October 23-27 is Red Ribbon Week

Annual Harvest Dance Coming Up on October 26

All CFMS students are invited to attend STEP's annual Harvest Dance on Thursday, October 26 from 3-5 p.m. in the gym.  Donations of snacks and drinks are needed and can be dropped off in the front office.  Tickets will be sold before school in the front lobby beginning Monday, October 23.  The cost is $5 and proceeds benefit STEP.

Order Your 2018 Chick-Fil-A Calendars Now!

Please support our PTA by purchasing one or more Chick-Fil-A cow calendars for only $8 each.  Every calendar includes a discount card good for 12 FREE Chick-Fil-A items!  Calendars will be delivered in time to be given as holiday gifts and the CFMS PTA will benefit from every calendar sold! Print the order form and submit with with payment to the front office by October 31.  Make checks payable to CFMS PTA.

Parent Meeting Requirement for November

Attendance options to fulfill November meeting requirements are:

• Thursday, November 9 at 6 pm - SAC Meeting
• Tuesday, November 14 at 7pm only - Fall Band Concert/PTA Meeting
  • No 5pm PTA meeting in November

All 2017-2018 meeting options can be viewed at Get Engaged -> Meeting Requirements.

CFMS Tour Dates for Incoming Students

The district application period for Choice programs is January 10-19.  CFMS will hold tours for prospective families on the following dates:

Morning tours at 9:30 am: Tues 11/7, Mon 11/13, Tues 11/28, Tues 12/5, Tues 12/12

Afternoon tours at 1:15 pm: Wed 11/8, Thurs 11/16, Wed 11/29, Wed 12/6

Tours are for families with students going in to grades 6, 7 or 8 only.  Contact Mrs. Watson at 727-298-1609 or watsoncl@pcsb.org to schedule a tour.

Learn More About Applying to Choice Programs

• The application period for Choice Programs is January 10-19.
• The acceptance period is February 14-21.

Comprehensive information about how to apply for Choice programs is available at www.pcsb.org/choices.  Visit this site to learn details about:

Parent Information Sessions - learn more about the application process - Nov. 1, 2 & 6

Program Information Fairs - meet representatives from all Choice programs - Nov. 9 & 11

Parent Application Assistance Sessions - get help applying for programs - Jan. 11, 17 & 18

You can also download a flyer with important Choice dates and Discovery Nights or sign up to be notified of Choice program events.

Extended Learning Program (ELP)

CFMS teachers provide afterschool tutoring in Math, Science, Civics, and Language Arts through our Extended Learning Program.  Tutoring takes place from 2:50 - 3:35 pm Mondays through Thursdays.  See the schedule to find specific days, teachers, and locations for each subject area.  ELP meetings are also posted on the CFMS web calendar.

Organization Class for Students Every Tuesday

Mrs. Woods will hold organizational class every Tuesday from 7:40-8:10 am for new students, and again from 2:50-3:45 pm for students who have previously attended the morning session.  Class meets in room #405.  If you have questions, contact Mrs. Woods at woodsd@pcsb.org.  Flyer: English PDF / Spanish PDF

Clothes To Kids Donations Needed

CFMS is a drop-off location for donations to Clothes to Kids.  CTK accepts the following items in good and clean condition:  Children’s clothes (Girls and Boys – Sizes 4 to 16) • Adult size clothing that teens and pre-teens would wear (Young Women – Sizes 0 to 22 / Young Men – Sizes 18 to 44) • New underwear and socks (must be in unopened packages) • Shoes (Children’s size 9 to adult) • Bras, belts, purses, hats, jewelry, backpacks.  For more information, see the Clothes to Kids Mission and Donation Guidelines.

Khan Academy for Extended Learning

CFMS encourages students to visit www.khanacademy.org to access many resources, videos and activities to enhance learning.

PCS Family Engagement Mobile App

The PCS Family Engagement Mobile App provides parents access to extended classroom opportunities, family engagement tips and opportunities and parent “How To” videos. There is information about parent workshop schedules, parent peer support, and information that will support student learning and school improvement. Click here for more information.