The Yellowjacket - Center School District

Center Middle School
June 2016
The Yellowjacket
Special Points of
Interest.
 Residency Clinics
 CMS Orientation
 Summer Reading List
 School Supply List
 Dress Code
 1st Day of School
 Athletics/Physical forms
 Attendance
 Back to School Night
 Chrome Books
First Day of School
August 17, 2016
Full Day
In This Newsletter
Principal letter - 1 & 2
Back to School Night - 3
Summer Reading Log - 3
Summer Reading list - 4
Residency letter - 5
CMS Dress Code - 6
CMS Orientation - 7
School Supply List - 8
District Calendar - 9
Dear CMS Families,
Thank you for a wonderful school year to our
returning families! Welcome to our new families. Enclosed are several
things you will need to
know over the summer
and for next year. Parents of those students
who will be in the 8th
grade please pay particular attention to the shot
information. There is a
TDap booster required
for students between 7th
and 8th grades. Students
will not be allowed in
school until they have
been properly immunized. We are planning on
having immunizations
available at the Residency Verification Clinics in
July. Please see the information for residency
and reserve those dates
on your calendars now.
If you have any questions feel free to call anytime during the month
of June.
The regular 2015-2016
school year has come to
a close and we are about
half way through Summer School. Verification
Clinics will be held July
27 and 28. Everyone
proves residency every
year. However, this year
we are working toward
online residency for returning families/students.
You need to have a parent portal account to accomplish this. New fami-
lies or those needing a
multi-family affidavit
will need to physically
attend residency clinics
at Center High School.
We will be holding our
Orientation later this
year. Every student,
whether new or returning, should attend one of
these two sessions along
with a parent. We will
have orientation at Center Middle School on
Wednesday, August 10
at 6:30 PM. On Thursday, August 11 orientation will be held at 6:30
PM at Center Middle
School in the gold gym.
Please plan to attend one
of these two meetings.
Also included in this
letter is a Summer Reading List. The books on
the list are current award
winners- Gateway, Truman or Mark Twain
book awards. You do not
have to read the books
on this list but it is of
critical importance that
students continue to read
throughout the summer.
One of the ways students
score well on standardized tests is to be able to
read quickly and to comprehend what they have
read. To get better at
reading one must read.
We encourage all students to read books from
the list or books of their
own choosing this summer!
The school supply list
is part of this letter. You
may not be ready to
think about school supplies but the sales will be
here before you know
it! With the list in hand,
you will be able to take
advantage of sales as
they come along. As you
are planning please remember that planners are
$5. You can also purchase a pair of gym
shorts for $6. Students
will not be able to wear
gym clothing that does
not comply with dress
code. We hope to have
both planners and shorts
available at orientation
along with student
schedules.
Clothing is expensive
and we don’t want you
to purchase something
that students will not be
allowed to wear to
school. Please read
through the dress code
attached and feel free to
call throughout the summer if you have questions. We try to be inclusive with specifics in
terms of dress code violations but there is always some new trend
that we cannot anticipate. Administrators
and teachers do have the
authority to determine
what is appropriate
whether or not it is specifically stated in the
dress code. Dress code
violations will be given
per the policy. You will be asked to
bring alternative clothing to school
or the student may choose something from the nurse’s clothing that
is available. If neither of these options is available they will spend
the day in ISS.
Our first day of school is
Wednesday, August 17. This will
be a full day of school. We will
begin with an “A” day. School
hours are 7:30-2:30 and the building will be open each day at 7AM
with supervision.
If your student will be a 7th or
8th grader for the 2016-2017
school year and is planning on participating in athletics they will need
a physical. Physical forms will be
available in the main office
throughout the summer. Sports that
are available to students
are: Cross Country, Football and
Volleyball (fall); Basketball and
Wrestling (winter); Soccer and
Track & Field (spring). While completing the trip to the doctor be
sure to ask about immunizations.
The State of Missouri has a mandatory booster (TDap) that is required prior to 8th grade. According to State mandate, students who
do not have this booster may not
enter school until they have had
this TDap. If you have any questions feel free to contact Nurse Follis at 612-4018.
Attendance is vital to the success
of our District, our School and each
individual student. Our goal is for
every student to have 95% or better
average daily attendance for the
year. We will cover the attendance
procedure during orientation. Attendance and grades are related. We
want every student to succeed and
recognize your contribution in that
success. Grades will be distributed
every 3, 4 ½, 6 and 9 weeks. You
can see the grades at any time by
going to the parent portal. If at any
time you feel you need to do so,
please contact your student’s counselor or team of teachers. Contact
information is in each of the planners students must purchase at the
beginning of the year.
The Chromebooks will not be distributed initially as we educate students in their use. Both parents and
new students will be required to
sign a user agreement prior to students receiving their Chromebooks.
This will be done at the Back-toSchool Night which will be held on
Thursday, September 1st from 67:30 PM. Please plan to be in attendance. We will provide hot
dogs, chips, cookies and drinks.
You can sign your agreements in
the gym on the main floor (the gold
gym) following a brief presentation
about Chromebooks/use. You can
also visit teachers and receive a syllabus for each class. A representative from the Public Library will be
here to sign students up for a free
library card. Students can then access on-line tools from the library
from their Chromebooks at school,
from the library or from home. The
Chromebooks will not be distribut-
ed unless we have a signed form
from you. We are planning to distribute the Chromebooks for grades
7th and 8th on Wednesday, August
31st. Chromebooks for 6th grade and
any student new to CMS will be
distributed after Labor Day. We
are dedicated to this Board approved initiative being successful.
Chromebooks and carrying bags are
provided to students at no cost and
the expectation is students will care
for these items. The replacement
cost for a Chromebook is $208.
The first PTA meeting for the
2016-2017 school year will be held
Monday, August 14th at 6 PM in the
cafeteria at Center Middle School.
We will need volunteers for various
functions throughout the year. The
first of these is helping with Backto-school Night on September 1.
Dates for other PTA meetings for
the year are: September 12th, October 17th, November 21st, January
9th, February 13th, March 20th and
April 17th. There are no meetings in
December or May. I encourage everyone to become a member.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer and if not before, I will see you
in August!
Sincerely,
Linda M. Williams,
Principal
It’s a Great Day to be A
Yellowjacket
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Back to School Night
Thursday, September 1st , 2016
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Chromebook Presentation
 Meet the Teachers
Public Library Card Sign Up
 Purchase Spirit Wear
Obtain Parent Portal Log-in
 Enjoy a light dinner
Summer Reading Log
Title & Author
Name:__________________________________
Grade:______
Parent Signature:_______________________
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SUMMER READING LIST
2016-2017 Missouri Association
Of School Librarians
2016-2017 Show Me Readers Award
Nominees ( Elementary Level )
Yoda: The Story of a Cat and His Kittens,
by Beth Stern, illustrated
by Devin Crane
Gaston,
by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Christin
Robinson
Mogie: The Heart of the House,
by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal
The Tooth Fairy Wars,
by Kate Coombs, illustrated by Jake Parker
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the
Shopping Mall Gorilla,
by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by G.
Brian Karas
A Mom for Unmande,
by Maria Faulconer, illustrated by Susan
Kathleen Hartung
Half a Chance,
by Cynthia Lord
Love and Other Foreign Words,
by Erin McCahan
Loot: How to Steal a Fortune,
by Jude Watson
Don’t Look Back,
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Space Case,
by Stuart Gibbs
The Book of Ivy,
by Amy Engel
Pack of Dorks,
by Beth Vrabel
The Winner’s Curse,
by Marie Rutkoski
Red Berries White Clouds Blue Sky,
by Sandra Dallas
The Young Elites,
by Marie Lu
The Missing Pieces of Me,
by Jean Van Leeuwan
Made for You,
by Melissa Marr
2016-2017 Truman Readers
Award Nominees
(Grades 6-8)
Pieces of Me,
by Amber Kizer
Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern
Geek,
by Maya Van Wagenen
Grandmaster,
Ninja Red Riding Hood,
by David Klass
by Corey Rosen Schwartz, illustrated by Dan
Santat
The Body in the Woods,
by April Henry
Strongheart: The World’s First Movie Star
Dog,
Buzz Kill,
Written and illustrated by Emily Arnold
by Beth Fantaskey
McCully
Midnight Thief,
Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas,
by Livia Blackburne,
by Lynne Cox, illustrated by Brian Floca
Famous Last Words,
I Love You Just Enough,
by Katie Alender
by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen, illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Falls the Shadow,
by Stefanie Gaither
2016-2017 Mark Twain Readers Award
Nominees (Grades 4-6)
Just a Drop of Water,
by Kerry O’Malley Cerra
The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky,
by Holly Schindler
I Have a Bad Feeling About This,
by Jeff Strand
Rain Reign,
by Ann M. Martin
The Blood Guard,
by Carter Roy
Pennyroyal Academy,
by M.A. Larson
Codename Zero,
by Chris Rylander
All Four Stars,
by Tara Dairman
2016-2017 Gateway Reader
Award Nominees (Grades 9-12)
A Million Ways Home,
by Dianna Dorisi-Winget
Zane and the Hurricane,
by Rodman Philbrick
Red Rising,
by Pierce Brown
We Were Liars,
by E. Lockart
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Free to Fall,
by Lauren Miller
The Kiss of Deception,
by Mary E. Pearson
Nil,
by Lynne Matson
Torn Away,
by Jennifer Brown
Call Me By My Name,
by John Ed Bradley
Since You’ve Been Gone,
by Morgan Matson
Some Boys,
by Patty Blount
Important Residency Information
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT for the 2016-2017 school year will be available very
soon for returning Center Families, here are a few quick reminders about the process:
We will start online enrollment in a few weeks. You will receive an email with instructions and
details at that time.
You will use your Infinite Campus parent portal account to enroll online.
Enrollment can only happen online if you have a portal account that is active.
Parents who do not remember usernames and passwords need to contact Jim Meckel via email
at jmeckel@center.k12.mo.us
If you do NOT already have a parent portal Infinite Campus account, here are directions on
how to sign up for an account:
http://www.center.k12.mo.us/uploaded/Parents/pdfs/IC_Parent_Portal.pdf
Thank you for your patience as we start this process. We are excited to offer this opportunity
and appreciate your willingness to use this online enrollment option.
Residency Clinics for Only New Families / Multi-Family Homes
When: Wednesday, July 27th -1pm to 8pm Thursday, July 28th - 7:30am to 3:30pm
Where: Center High School located at 8715 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131
Bring the Following With You
1) Two (2) current utility bills (within the last 30 days) to prove residency.
a) Each document must contain the name and address of the parent or legal guardian responsible for the
student.
b) The only ACCEPTABLE documents are:
Current Water bill from Kansas City Water Services Department
Current Gas bill from Missouri Gas Energy (MGE)
Current Electric bill from Kansas City Power & Light (KCPL)
Current Cable bill
c) NOT acceptable:
NO Disconnect Notices or Final Bill Notices
NO Lease Agreements
NO Cell Phone Bills
NO Bank Statements
2) Parent or legal guardian needs to bring a valid Driver’s License or State ID with them.
3) Certified Birth Certificate (must list parent’s name)
If your name is not on the birth certificate, you must provide one of the following:
a) Legal Order of Guardianship
b) Adoption papers
4) Current Immunization Records
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Center Middle School
School Dress Code
2016-2017
Students should dress in a manner that reflects respect for one’s self, family, and school. Extremes in dress or per-
sonal appearance, which disrupt the learning environment or interfere with the intended function of the school, are
unacceptable. School dress as defined by District Policy is, dress, which reflects favorably upon a positive instructional and learning atmosphere. Please note that we cannot foresee fashion trends or possible dress issues. The administrative team has the latitude to decide whether dress is appropriate or not even if
the violation is not specifically stated in the list below. The following standards are guidelines for appropriate dress for school and school functions:
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Clothing depicting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, violence, obscenities, or suggestive language is prohibited
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Clothing that bares the shoulders, back or midriff is not permitted. Shoulders must be covered
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Shirts and blouses must fully cover the waist and pants may not sag below the waist.
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Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be below fingertip length to be considered appropriate. Wearing leggings
or other items of clothing under dresses, skirts or shorts that do not meet requirements does not solve the
problem.
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Sagging is not permitted at CMS.
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Glasses or contacts that are not prescription are potentially damaging to student’s vision and are not allowed
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Facial piercings are discouraged and lip, nose, eyebrow rings may not be worn to school.
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Shoes will be worn at all times. To prevent injury to a student’s feet no slippers or flip-flops can be worn.
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Hats, head coverings (such as, but not limited to: doo-rags, shower caps, scarves, hats, caps bandannas) or
hoodies, gloves, chains, sunglasses, boxer shorts, pajama bottoms, tight or revealing clothing are inappropriate and not permitted.
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Clothing, insignias or other symbols indicating membership in, affiliation with, or support for any prohibited organization, such as gangs, either on school grounds or at school- sponsored activities is prohibited.
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Coats and backpacks are to be kept in the student’s locker during the school day.
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Clothing with holes, rips and/or cutoff pants are not appropriate. This includes “distressed jeans”
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Tight leggings, jeggings or stretch pants are not to be worn alone.
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Any pant and/or skirt deemed too tight will not be allowed.
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Students are not permitted to wear headphones in the building unless required to complete an assignment.
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Infractions of the dress code will result in a consequence according to the board student code
of conduct. When, in the judgment of the administration, a student’s appearance or mode of
dress is deemed inappropriate, the student will be required to make modifications.
Dress Code Procedure
1st Offense – Warning
2nd Offense – Warning and parent conduct
3rd Offense – 1 after school detention
4th Offense – Refer to administration / 2 after school detentions
5th Offense – Refer to administration / 1 day of ISS
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Center Middle School
Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 10th
at 6:30 p.m.
OR
Thursday, August 11th
at 6:30 p.m.
CMS Gold Gym
New or Returning students and their
parents should attend orientation
Learn important information about
Center Middle School.
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All Students need $5.00 to purchase a Student Planner
Flash Drive is optional for each grade level
CENTER MIDDLE
SCHOOL
2016-2017
SCHOOL SUPPLY
LIST
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
Personal Supplies must be
carried daily and items
must be replaced as needed.
Trapper Keeper / Zip Up /
3 Ring Notebook w/ 6
folders
Black Ink Pens
#2 Pencils- 12 pkg.
One Pencil Sharpener
Loose Leaf Paper – 1 pkg.
Black & White Composition
Notebooks 5/ 100 pg.
Trapper Keeper / Zip Up /
3 Ring Notebook w/ 6
folders
2 Pocket Folders - 5
Pencils- 5 pkg. of 12
Pens – 5/black & 2/blue
Calculator – Non Scientific
Colored Pencils- 12 or 24
pkg.
Post It Notes- 1 pkg. of 3
Highlighters – 2
Metric Ruler
Eraser
Spiral Notebook – 5/
100 pg.
Kleenex Tissues- 2 Boxes for
Enrichment Class
Colored Pencils- 12 or 24
pkg.
Pens – 12 pack Blue or Black
Pencils- 3 pkg. of 12
Composition Notebooks- 3 /
100 pg.
Quad Ruled Graph Paper
Composition Notebook- 2
One Pencil Sharpener
Kleenex Tissue- 2 boxes for
Enrichment Class
Scientific Calculator
(optional)
Highlighters- 2
Spiral Notebook- 100 pg.
1-inch Binder/NotebookFOR SPANISH CLASS
Classroom Supplies will
be collected by the Reading Teacher
Kleenex Tissues – 3 boxes
Colored Pencils- 12 or 24
pkg.
Markers 1- 8 pack
Black Dry Erase Marker- 6
ART SUPPLIES
GRADE- Please put in
separate bag marked Art.
7th/8th GRADE- For Art Use
Only
6TH
Broad Tip Markers- 8 or 10
pkg.
Colored Pencils- 12 or 24
pkg.
Sharpie Black Marker-2/
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
7TH AND 8TH GRADE ONLY
Blue/Black/Grey Gym Shorts – No Denim Shorts *
Gym shorts may be purchased at CMS for $6.00
White/Yellow/T-Shirt – No Athletic or Tank Tops*
Athletic/Gym/Running Shoes – No Flip Flops*
Personal Hygiene Products
*ALL ATTIRE MUST MEET DRESS CODE POLICY*
Fine or X-tra Fine
#2 Pencils- 12 pkg.
Erasers- 2 Large
Glue Stick- 1
Elmer’s Glue- 4oz Bottle
ALPS/PEGS STUDENTS
Notebook – 3 Ring
Number Tabs – Package of #1-15
Calculator – Non Scientific
Prang Watercolors- 1 set
2 Pocket Folders w/ brads- 1
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