CARRITHERS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA DECEMBER 2009 / JANUARY 2010

Membership

We did it! We passed our goal of 300 members! We currently have 304 members! Thanks to everyone for their support! You can still join the PTSA…we will lots more dress down days for students, gift card drawings and contests! On the back of this newsletter is a membership form you can fill out and send in to the school. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

2010/2011 PTSA Board

We are still looking for parents interested in serving on the board next year. Most of the board members this year are parents of 8^th graders, so we will not be returning next year. If you are interested in serving on the board for the 2010/2011 school year, please fill out the form on the back side of this newsletter and send it in to the school office, or email cmsptsa@insightbb.com.

“Show you CARE” Holiday Fair

Students had the opportunity to shop for family, friends or themselves at the Holiday Fair. The students seemed to really enjoy it! Thanks to all of our parent volunteers who helped with this event. The PTSA does not sponsor this event as a fundraiser but as a service to our students. We held 4 drawings for $10 gift certificates for PTSA Members; one student from each grade and a staff member. Congratulations to Alayna Coulter(6^th), Blake Stowe(7^th). Samantha Wilder(8^th), and Mr. John Snead.

Carrithers Decals

Show your school spirit! We still have some car decals for sale! Brand new Carrithers decals are only a $1.00. Fill out the form on the back of this newsletter and send in money and order form to the school and we will deliver them to your student’s class as soon as possible!

Reminders

The CMS YSC is always in need of clothes, especially uniforms and belts. These items go directly to Carrithers students who need them. We participate in programs with Office Depot, Target and Meijer. Office Depot - CMS ID 70040572 Target - CMS ID is 54468. Meijer – CMS ID is 83649. Next time you’re shopping at any of these stores, simply go to the customer service desk or ask a cashier to be sure a percentage of your purchase amount goes to Carrithers! Thanks for all of your support!

Parent Portal

The parent portal is a great way to track your child’s progress at school. This is an easy and quick tool to find out how your child is doing…so there are no surprises on report card day! We encourage you to use it and check it out often. If you need any assistance, contact Ms. Cederdahl in the office at 485-8224.

Look for these newsletters to come home every month with your child. You can also sign up to receive newsletters and important updates via email at cmsptsa@insightbb.com.

DECEMBER

7 6^th Grade Basketball vs. Westport

7 PTSA Board Meeting 2:30

7-11 Book Fair

10 Carrithers Basketball Game vs. Westport

11 Mr. & Miss CMS Dance

11 Membership Dress Down Day – All students that are PTSA members may dress down

14 6^th Grade Basketball vs. T.J. Middle

15 PTSA General Body Meeting 6:45pm

15 Band, Orchestra & Chorus Holiday Concert - 7 pm

17 Carrithers Basketball Game vs. T.J. Middle

18 Holiday treats from PTSA given to students

21-31 Winter Break – Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

JANUARY

5 Back to school!

5 6^th Grade Basketball vs. Johnson

7 Carrithers Basketball Game @ Conway Middle

8 Application deadline to apply for Magnet Schools & Optional/Magnet Programs

11 6^th Grade Basketball vs. Knight

11 PTSA Board Meeting 2:30

14 Carrithers Basketball Game @ Knight Middle

18 No School

19 6^th Grade Basketball vs. Farnsley

25 6^th Grade Basketball vs. Moore

28 Carrithers Basketball Game @ Moore

The school crosswalk at Billtown Road and Carrithers has finally seen some safety improvements! We recently had a street light installed to help illuminate that area. I’m hoping for more improvements to make it as safe as possible. I would like to acknowledge and thank our District 20 Councilman, Stuart Benson; his legislative aide, Angela Webster; Col. Kim Weber with JTown City Police; Lt. Doug Sweeney with Metro Police and the JTown City Council. They have all worked together and responded to the numerous phone calls and emails that parents have sent asking for improvements to our crosswalk since the loss of our crossing guard, Ms. Elaine Elgie, last year. Also, thanks to WAVE 3 news for sharing our story to help raise awareness on the importance of school zone safety. Please just remember to slow down in all school zones and crosswalks. Thanks! - Debbie Swartz

2009/2010 CARRITHERS PTSA BOARD:

Debbie Swartz, Tami Dugas, Kelli Gwilt, LaTonya Dooley,

Cheryl Gilbert & Sherry Stumph