Cedarcrest Middle School

Hello CMS Families, As we approach our week of remote learning, we wanted to send some friendly reminders! Attached you will find the schedules for our upcoming week, with the reminder that there is no school Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our start times are the same for Tue-Thurs, and different on Fri (early release schedule). We also have some fun planned for this week; a Mystery Theme everyday. Teachers and staff will be dressed up and/or have hints during zoom that coordinate with the theme of the day. Students are encouraged to guess the theme by the end of the day and send their guess to Assistant Principal, Mrs. Green at erica_green@msd25.org. A few lucky students might just win some HOWL tickets! We know this is not ideal, and we appreciate your partnership as we continue to provide instruction online and keep our students engaged and learning. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks, CMS Admin

Dear Cedarcrest Families, As you saw in yesterday’s communication Cedarcrest Middle School is temporarily going to remote learning. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we do all we can to best serve our students under the current circumstances. Here is our plan for the temporary transition to remote learning: Thursday, January 13th: No school for students. Staff will be on site planning, please look for emails from your students' teachers today. Friday, January 14th through January 21st: Students will attend classes via Zoom following our regular Bell Schedule. Student’s remote schedules will mirror their in-person schedule, except that they will not have advisory class. Please note the different start times between our Friday schedule (8:15) and our Tues-Thursday schedule (8:44). No School on Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day Attendance: To be marked present students need to attend their Zoom class on time, and type their name into the chat. Lunch: Free grab and go lunches will be available for pick up between 11:00-12:30 everyday, at the back of the school, there will be signs directing families to the kitchen doors. Click here for a student success checklist and expectations for remote learning https://5il.co/14arv For Technology Support please contact: carlos_amezcua@msvl.k12.wa.us (360) 965-0734 We thank you again for your patience, understanding, and flexibility. Sincerely, CMS Admin https://5il.co/14ard

12/1 CMS Sports Update: There will be no 8th grade Basketball game today. The 7th grade basketball team will play at 4pm today.

The Connections Center, funded by the McKinney-Vento Trust to help unhoused students and families, is holding a Drive-Thru Donation Event from November 29 - December 3, 7am - 4pm each day and until 6pm on December 1. The event will be held at the Educational Service Center, 4220 80th Street NE at the Connections Center. Directional signage will be posted to show the drop-off area.

REMINDER: School is in session on Wednesday, November 24 for students in grades K - 12 following the half-day early dismissal schedule. There is no school for students in Preschool on Wednesday and no school Thursday and Friday for all students grades Pre - 12. Enjoy the short break and stay safe and healthy!

Picture retake day is scheduled for this Wednesday, November 10th. Any students having retakes should bring their picture packets with them that day and give them to the photographer.

CMS Drama Presents - "The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf", Nov. 18, 19 & 20. Click the link below to purchase your tickets! https://cmsdrama.ticketleap.com/bigbadwolf/ Tickets are on sale for Cedarcrest Drama's upcoming production of "The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf!" Performances are in just 3 weeks, on November 18, 19 & 20. We will be performing it for you on a live-stream video feed, at 7pm each night. Tickets are just $5 for individuals, or $10 for families. You can purchase tickets online through the link on our school's website, and you can also scan the QR code on the posters up in the hallways. It is the trial of the century where anyone could be considered guilty, so be sure not to miss it!

Fall Conferences are 11/1-11/5. Please check your email to sign up!

Election Day is November 2! Remember to exercise your right to vote. Ballots are due by midnight on election day. For more information about voting, registration, and more, go to https://snohomishcountywa.gov/224/Elections-Voter-Registration

Good Evening, Cedarcrest students and families. Please remember that tomorrow is the SBAC test in your English class. Please remember to bring your fully charged Chromebook and earbuds. It is important to bring earbuds as there is a listening section on the test. Don't forget your wacky socks! Get a good night's sleep and we will see you tomorrow. Thank you.

Effective Monday, October 11, 2021, report COVID-19 symptoms or COVID-positive close contact using the new MSD Health and Symptom Reporting Form for all schools and sites for students, employees, and visitors. Scan the QR code or go to https://bit.ly/MSDHealthReportingForm2021 If you or your child is experiencing symptoms or not feeling well in general, stay home and report symptoms using the form.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Highly Capable Program for the 2022 - 2023 school year. All Kindergarten students will automatically be tested this coming January. If you wish to have your child tested and they are in grade 1 - 8, please fill out the nomination form and turn it in to your child's school no later than October 29, 2021. Nominations received after the October 29 deadline will not be accepted. You can access the form on the Highly Capable webpage at https://www.msd25.org/page/highly-capable-program or click on the link below. You may also obtain a form from your child's school. Testing will take place in December for grades 1-8.

Cedarcrest Family Information Night October 6th 6-7 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://msd25.zoom.us/j/86556405981?pwd=V0lrMGV1NUtjN093eUhPNU4vYUxsZz09 Meeting ID: 865 5640 5981 Passcode: 771333

October lunch menu **Menu is dependent upon product availabilty** https://5il.co/zwfw

Cedarcrest MS Picture Day is Right Around the Corner... Students will be photographed by O'Connor Photography Studio for their student ID card and school record on September 30th. If you would like to purchase your student's portraits, click below to pre-order their portraits today! https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000882826#login You can also purchase by visiting our website at: www.oconnorphotographystudio.com If you have any questions or need assistance please give our studio a call at 1-800-993-4929

From our Kitchen Staff: Throughout the 21-22 School Year all students receive FREE LUNCH and FREE BREAKFAST. Lunch consists of an Entrée including Pizza, Nachos, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Spicy Chicken Burgers, Chickenburgers, Sandwiches and Salads plus Fruit, Veggies, Juice and Milk. Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:10 and includes a variety of Cereals, Muffins, Frudels, Pancakes, French Toast, Bagels, Fruit Parfaits, String Cheese, Graham Crackers, Fresh Fruits and Milk. We also will have a Snack Room that will have a variety of approved snacks available for purchase. Thank you!

Attention Cedarcrest Families: *NEW* Traffic Route -Please plan for time/delays while we adjust- Please note the immediate change to our traffic routes; this change will begin Monday, September 13th during our morning drop-off and continue into afternoon pick-up. -Parent drop-off and pick-up will now be located where the bus loading was previously, in the main Front Courtyard. -SpEd and HiCap bus riders will be loaded where the parent loading was previously. -Bus loading will be located on the South end of the school, behind the cafeteria. We know this may cause some confusion and inconvenience initially, so we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. We have been working tirelessly to ensure our students safety is at the forefront of our plans, in addition to working with our District Safety Director for ongoing support. Thank you, CMS Admin

Cedarcrest Fall Sports will begin on September 8. Coed Football Girls Softball Coed Cross Country

Hello Families and Staff! We are looking forward to seeing you at the all-district Back to School Celebration this evening beginning at 5:30 pm at the MPHS campus. Unfortunately, EvCC School of Cosmetology had to cancel providing free haircuts for students due to a positive COVID case, however, staff will be handing out free haircut coupons! NJROTC students will be on hand to assist with parking. See you soon! #WeAreMSD

Cedarcrest Middle School 2021-2022 School Supply List One Three Ring Binder - D Ring - 2 Inches 6 Dividers 4 Composition Books (100 pages College Ruled) Pencil pouch Pencils Pens Highlighters Colored Pencils Recommended: Backpack with a protective sleeve for Chromebook Earbuds for Chromebooks Pencil Top Erasers Small Handheld Pencil Sharpener A TI - 30xA or comparable calculator Shirt and Shorts/sweats to be worn for PE Athletic Sneakers and gym socks Students may need additional supplies for elective classes.