Walter and Lois Curtis Middle School

Curtis PTA Newsletter Issue 5/2016-2017 November 3, 2016

Principal’s PostCougar Parents,

Your students continue to work hard and do a great

job here at school. We had a great pep rally last

Friday and are so proud that all of our

students, 1250+, kids stood and were quiet during

the singing of our national anthem by the choir. It’s

hard to describe or explain the immense feeling of

pride when you see that many kids being respectful

of each other and of our country the way ours

were! Truly a goose-bump kind of moment!

We do have benchmark testing next week. These

tests will be given during the regular class period

and will help teachers get data on how students are

retaining the TEKS covered so far this year. These

are important data pieces for our teachers, but

nothing for students to stress over or study for.

Have a great week!

Sonya PitcockFollow us on twitter

@curtiscougars

PTSA Winter Spirit Wear Fundraiser

Our PTSA has begun it’s Winter Spirit Wear Fundraiser. For this fundraiser, we are

using Moonlight Threads to provide a great variety of shirts, jackets, and hats for us.

The order form is attached to this newsletter. You can order the Curtis Wear online

at www.moonlightthreads.com or by printing out the form and turning it in to the front

office.

As an added bonus, we also have the opportunity to purchase Eagle Wear. For

those of you with 8th graders who will become Freshman Eagles next year, this

would make a great holiday gift. In order for the PTSA to get credit for this spirit

wear you do have to turn in a paper form to the front office.

Orders are due to the front office by Friday, November 18th at noon. Any orders

received by 11/18 at noon, will be completed and passed out to students before

Winter Break.

If you want the Spirit Wear to be a surprise Holiday Gift, please write that on the form

and we will be sure to contact you to arrange pick up of it.

Any orders dropped off after 12pm on 11/18, will not be guaranteed for delivery by

12/16.

If you have any questions, please contact

Kathi Bingham at bkbingham@yahoo.com or Terri Magness at terri@moonlightthreads.com.

Important Dates

Nov. 7: Parent Preview for AIM for Success 6:30-7:30pm

Nov. 14: 8th Graders AIM for Success

Nov. 15: AMC8 Testing 3:45-4:45pm

Nov. 18: Spirit Wear orders due

Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break – No School

Dec. 3: Rudolph Run

Dec. 5-9: BOGO Free Book Fair

Scholastic BOGO Book Fair

Just in time for holiday shopping, the Curtis Library is hosting a Buy One, Get One Free

Scholastic Book Fair.

The BOGO Fair will be held December 5th–

December 9th

. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please see the Curtis

Library webpage, http://allenisd.org/Page/40482

Thank you to Jersey Mike’s Subs of Allen for their generous donations of Free Subs to our Outstanding Citizens of the first quarter. We appreciate their support

November 7th will be our annual Parent Preview for AIM for Success

presentation.The preview will be in the Curtis cafeteria from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

November 14th will be AIM for Success presentation for all 8th graders.

The student council is sponsoring the Annual

CMS Canned Food Drive to benefit ACO.

Please bring your cans to your 2nd period teacher

to donate to families in need this holiday

season. As always a friendly competition

between 2nd period classes will be underway!

Competition prizes will include food for the

winning 2nd period!

The food drive will be held from November 7 –

November 18. Thanks, in advance, for your

generosity to support our Allen community!

Help Wanted!

The Curtis PTSA is looking for someone to be the Curtis

Representative/Coordinator for this year’s Allen Eagle Run. The next meeting

for the coordinators is Nov. 15th, at 9:30am. The job includes advertising the

run through the school newsletter, working with the Principal and PE Coach

to get the school excited about participating in the run, going to a few planning

meetings, and entering the paper entries into a data base. This is a short term

commitment, as the race is Saturday, February 25, 2017. If you would like to

help out, please contact Kathi Bingham at bkbingham@yahoo.com.

Allen Eagle Run

Registration for the Annual Allen Eagle Run is now

open! https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=125503

This year’s run will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The Fun

Run/Walk will begin at 8am, followed by the 5K run at 8:30. All registered

runners will receive a colored t-shirt with the Allen Eagle Run logo printed on

the front. After Feb. 3, sizes may be limited.

Not a runner? That’s okay! You can register and choose the SLEEP IN option!

A portion of the proceeds comes back to our school and PTSA. This run is a

fundraiser for the Foundation for Allen Schools. They provide scholarships for

seniors graduating from Allen High as well as provide grants to the Teachers

and Staff at our schools.

Registration Information:

5K, Fun Run/Walk, Sleep In

*$20 through 2/3 at 11:59pm

*$25 2/3 at 11:59pm through 2/23 at 11:59pm

*$30 Race Day- Starting at 7am at Registration Booth.

There is NO convenience fee for online registration!!

https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=125503

Be sure to choose CURTIS on the pull down menu, when asked for which

group/school you are supporting. We appreciate your support!

On November 14th

, your 8th

grade student will be given the opportunity to hear a powerful,

live representation by AIM FOR SUCCESS, INC. encouraging sexual abstinence until

marriage. The presentation is fun, interactive, and never embarrassing. Thousands of

teenagers have been challenged through this program to AIM FOR SUCCESS and fulfill

their dreams and goals by building self-control, self-respect, and self-discipline. This program

is FREE for your student thanks to the support of our Curtis PTA. CMS has participated in

the program for several years.

In addition to the student program, we are also presenting a parent preview of the program on

Monday, November 7th

at 6:30 -7:30 PM in the Curtis cafeteria. The parent meeting includes

a preview of the student program so you know firsthand what the students will be seeing. This

program equips parents with the tools and medical information needed to communicate

effectively with their children without embarrassment. Please attend this parent only

presentation to preview what your child will see and to receive some helpful parenting tips!

AIM FOR SUCCESS, a non-profit organization, has received local, state, and national

recognition for the work that they are doing in public schools. The purpose and history of the

AIM FOR SUCCESS program is included or you may visit their website at

www.aimforsuccess.org for more information.

Thank you,

Amy Smith, CMS Counselor

Two Curtis Art students have won an award in

the Recycled Art Contest sponsored by Keep

Allen Beautiful. The awards ceremony will be

held this Saturday, November 5, in conjunction

with Allen Recycles Day, at City Hall in the

Council Chambers at 11:00 am.

Eighth Grade

1st

Brianna Strange, Curtis

2nd

Daniel Kulti, Ereckson

3rd

Aimen Ansari, Curtis

Mav’s Man and Champ, the Dallas Mavericks’ mascots came to

Curtis on Monday, Oct 24th. They put on a great show that was

enjoyed by faculty and students alike. They had a great message

about having a strong CORE:

Commitment – to yourself and others to do your best

Organization – be part of an organization that will help and

encourage you to make the right choices

Responsibility – Take responsibility for your actions

Enthusiasm – Be enthusiastic with everything you do, whether in

school or out

Their message was topped off with a great example of Mav’s man

preforming stunts that can only be achieved with a strong CORE.