Summer Reading is required for all students. The students will complete assignments based on these books during the first couple of weeks of school. For your convenience, these books are available for purchase on Payschools. You will
receive these books before school ends in May. Barnes & Noble will donate 30-35% of
the sales to CMM.
DEADLINE TO ORDER: APRIL 12, 2023
Books must be paid for prior to the deadline for the order to be filled. If you leave the book in your cart on JCampus and pay after the deadline, the books will not be ordered.
2023-2024 Seventh Graders
• All seventh graders will read Pay It Forward: Young Readers Edition and A
Long Walk to Water.
• Gateway students will also read a third book titled The Westing Game.
• All seventh graders will also need to purchase Fever 1793, which will be read
during class in August with the teacher (not over the summer.) The students
will annotate in this book and will need a print copy.
2023-2024 Eighth Graders
• All eighth graders will read Pay It Forward: Young Readers Edition and Circus
Mirandus.
• Gateway students are also required to read a third book titled Salt to the
Sea. This book is optional for Enriched/Non-Gateway students as a bonus
opportunity.
• All eighth graders will also need to purchase Call of the Wild, which will be
read during class in August with the teacher (not over the summer.) The
students will annotate in this book and will need a print copy.
The Black History Program will now take place on March 9, 9:00 am in the PAC.
Artbreak's Got Talent auditions are Tuesday, 3/28/23. Performances can include but are not limited to singers, musicians, dancers, dramatic performances, & comedy skits. To audition, you must submit the Audition Form online by Wednesday, Mar. 1. https://www.artbreaksb.com/talent
Are you interested in running for CMM Student Council? If so, mark your calendars for a MANDATORY INTENT TO RUN MEETING on Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 PM in the PAC. Parents MUST attend! #cmm #cmmunity #cmmstudentcouncil
Due to circumstances beyond our control, our annual Black History Program has been postponed. As soon as it is rescheduled, we will let you know.
Kona Ice will be here on Feb. 23. Use the code to prepay! #cmm #cmmunity
Thanks to everyone that supported the Home Living flower fundraiser. The students worked hard processing the flowers and organizing them for Valentine’s Day deliveries. We loved bringing back this old CMM tradition. #cmmHomeLiving #cmmunity #cmm
Congratulations to all the participants who entered the talent show. What a great display of talent. 1st Place: Annasyn Burlison (pictured), 2nd Place (tie): Erinn Thomas, Taylor Jarvis, & Z'Keriya Ketchines, 3rd Place: Sahil Thorat. Check out all the talent by going to the Youtube playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3GAaSFNLLTWbDuKBb6WhL0aXGgquvPSN
The kids are gaga over the Gaga Pit #cmmunity #seethemomentbethemoment #cmmPE
Congratulations to CMM's MathCounts team, Wesley Wynn, Sahil Thorat, Max Shen, & Brian Han for winning first place in the MathCounts Chapter Competition last weekend. They have qualified to advance to the state competition in March. Shout out to Aiden Zhao & Emersyn Whited who qualified to compete in the state Mathcounts competition as individuals.
Show your favorite student, teacher, or classmate some love by sending them flowers on Valentine's Day!
Congratulations to the winners of the Black History Legacy Art Contest:
1st Place: HER Beauty by Jakayla Little, 8th grade
2nd Place: Phenomenal Woman Maya Angelou by Aubri Mitchell, 6th grade
3rd Place: Stonewall Marsha P. Johnson by Cove Goines, 8th grade
They are on exhibit in B-Wing along with all of the other outstanding entries. Mrs. Sitton & the judges were very inspired by all of the artwork.
Help Mrs. McCrary's class cow, Buttercup, win the the Most Kissable Calf Contest! You can vote using the link below until the end of the month to help Daffodil and her host farm win a calf care package! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBIhr_SJITpZ007HB_tzNDDbAYchIV47nsSCbFQHJRxo67Rw/viewform
Swim Team News:
The CMM website has all the registration information for swimming, under the “Swimming” tab on the Athletics page. Also, the DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND TO ORDER EXTRA SHIRTS IS FEBRUARY 6!
https://cmm.caddoschools.org/o/cmm/page/swimming
Help Miss McMillan's class cow, Daffodil, win the the Most Kissable Calf Contest! You can vote using the link below until the end of the month to help Daffodil and her host farm win a calf care package!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBIhr_SJITpZ007HB_tzNDDbAYchIV47nsSCbFQHJRxo67Rw/viewform
Calling all golfers! Sign up to play for the CMM golf team on front9tour.com (NorthWEST Louisiana Middle School Division)! Although experience is not required, it is encouraged. Each week, golfers will participate in tournament style play at different courses in the area, organized by the Front9 Tour. Once you have registered to participate, please email Ms. Brown (mbrown14@caddoschools.org) a copy of your registration confirmation, or bring a printed copy to B213. More information regarding uniforms, A/B Teams, and meetings will be coming soon. The season schedule is posted on the Front9 Tour website, as well. Click the link for more information! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w7f7NqPT9d9Oj_CX2PMbq3JzQdRB2bUc/view?usp=sharing
Filmprize Junior for CMM is looking for new actors for a comedy called Mad Funny. Interested? Audition by completing the attached google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QnUjaE26PdQpoyOki-UelL_KTiOf7b4s2XotgiX3-4w/edit
Congratulations to the 2023 Track team!
Did you know that in 2006 a man set the world record for eating 47 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes? Also, 9 out of 10 people eat a grilled cheese yearly. Home Living second semester students practiced their skills in the B113 kitchen this week by whipping up some cheesy treats. PART 2 #cmmunity #cmmhomeliving #seethemomentbethemoment
Did you know that in 2006 a man set the world record for eating 47 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes? Also, 9 out of 10 people eat a grilled cheese yearly. Home Living second semester students practiced their skills in the B113 kitchen this week by whipping up some cheesy treats. #cmmunity #cmmhomeliving #seethemomentbethemoment
