PTA News and Announcements
June 2nd, 2025
As the school year comes to a close the PTA would like to thank all our parent volunteers who dedicated their time, skills, and resources to make this school year a success. A special thank you to the CMS PTA Board of Directors for all their hard work throughout the school year, Allison El-Gamal, Shima Giacobbe, Stefanie Shackleford, Monica Reich, Ariane Trimuschat, Lindsay Shurman, Melissa Kahn, Bernadette Lee, Gery Grove, Jennifer DeLeonardo, Zeal Patel, Sarah Caro and Robin Lewis.
Thank you!
Marisa Timperman and Gina Christie
AT A GLANCE
Date |
Time |
Event |
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June 9th |
5:00 pm |
8th-Grade Moving Up Ceremony rain date 6/10 |
June 13th |
11:30-1:00 |
8th-Grade Picnic |
June 13th |
Last Day of School. Early Dismissal |
NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND LINKS
Lost and Found: Please note all remaining items will be donated at the end of the school year. Our rack and table are full. Please remind your student to take a look!
Please submit PTA Reimbursement requests ASAP!: All reimbursement requests must be submitted by June 13. Please click here to submit electronically.
8th-GRADE MOVING UP CEREMONY: Coleytown Middle School 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony - June 9th (Rain Date June 10), 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Coleytown Middle School back fields (will move to auditorium if weather is uncooperative on June 10). A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony. Each family will be allotted a maximum of four tickets. (Families with multiple graduates will only be allotted four tickets per family.) Please complete the link below to request your tickets. Attire - Students should wear comfortable shoes, pants/slack, or skirts/dresses. White dresses are NOT required. Suit/Ties are NOT required. Requests for additional tickets cannot be guaranteed. All additional ticket requests must be received by June 2, 2025. *ALL EXTRA TICKET REQUESTS WILL BE STANDING ROOM ONLY!* *If the ceremony is moved indoors, we will not be able to accommodate ANY requests for extra tickets* There is no standing room in the auditorium and students will be able to only bring four guests. To request an extra standing room ticket please email: Melissa Kahn at melissakahn5@gmail.com If you still need to pick up your lawn sign please contact Jill Dillon at jillwahoo@aol.com |
DEI&B: The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
What is AAPI Heritage Month: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
What is Jewish Heritage Month CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS: Register for the Westport SpEd PTA newsletter HERE and contact westportspedpta@westportps.org for more information
AROUND TOWN
TOQUET HALL TEEN CENTER: Toquet Hall is a supervised drug/alcohol-free place where middle and high school aged youth can initiate and participate in social, cultural, recreational, and educational activities. Click HERE for upcoming events
The Cheer Kids Camp is a great way to Kick-off the summer: The Cheerleading Kids Camp sponsored by the Staples Varsity Cheerleading Team is now accepting registrations. The Kids Camp is for students entering grades 1-8. The camp is June 16, 17, and 18 from 9:00 - 12:00. It will be held in the Staples High School Gym. The cost for the 3 days of camp is $150. Please fill out the Registration Google Form to reserve your spot. Kids Camp Registration
SHS football sign ups are open now. 8th graders interested can click HERE for details
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD: For information on additional community events click HERE
TOOLS FOR SCHOOL
March 2025 Tools for schools “No Idling” CLICK HERE
March 2025 Tools for Schools "Did You Know...?" Fragrance Free CLICK HERE
HELPFUL LINKS
PTA Council Links – This is where you can find the links to PTA Council Sites such as ArtSmart, Authors Series, Cultural Arts, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Health, Wellness & Positive Youth Development, Special Education, Workshop, and the Community Bulletin Board (CBB).
Your CMS PTA Co-Presidents,
Marisa Timperman and Gina Christie