Greetings CAMS Families:
We continue to build on our positive school climate through initiatives and celebrations such as the November 4th pizza party for students with no discipline referrals (during the month of October), the November 11th Veteran’s Day celebration, and the Quarter 1 Academic Dress Out of Uniform incentive for students who have earned all A’s or A’s/B’s.
A special shout goes to our very own Dean of Students, Ms. Serafino, for spearheading many of our school-wide climate initiatives!
As a result of these climate initiatives and celebrations, student attendance continues to be up above the state average, we are making better decisions, and overall, we appear to have a happier and more connected school community.
We will be administering a climate survey to all stakeholders to support our efforts to sustain our positive school climate. Stay tuned for more details.
Please continue to reinforce the below-referenced items at home:
1. Check PowerSchool on a weekly basis to remain informed of student academic performance. If you require assistance with gaining access to PowerSchool, please contact school counselors - Karen Goldman and Allison Glenney at (860) 286-2622.
2. Adhere to all academic and behavioral expectations including daily class schedules and school procedures/policies.
3. Come to school, daily, on time, in uniform, and focused on being successful!
4. Monitor your student’s peer groups and social activity outside of school. We must eliminate all distractions to teaching and learning!
5. Be prepared each day with:
a) Large 3-ring binder (that zips closed, if possible)
b) School agenda
c) Notebook paper
d) Lock for the locker (purses, bags, cell phones, and personal items are to be placed in student lockers)
e) 2 pocket folders for each subject (i.e., math, science, language arts, and social studies)
f) Pencils and pens
6. Be present and on time for each class. Violation of this policy will result in detention and possibly suspension if chronic.
7. Ensure cell phones, ear pods, and Apple watches are not heard or seen by anyone at any time while in school. All will be confiscated should there be a violation of this expectation.
8. Follow the dress code guidelines found on page 12 of the Student Handbook:
a. Collard Tops and Sweaters: White, Yellow, Black
b. Bottoms: Khaki, Navy, and Black
c. No hoodies
d. No open toe shoes
e. No leggings, no sweats, no jeans
If a student does not comply with this policy, a parent/guardian will be asked to bring in appropriate clothing to school.
9. Outside food deliveries are not allowed.
Upcoming Events and Happenings:
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b) Veteran’s Day Celebration Monday, November 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Arace auditorium
c) Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m.
d) Quarter 1 Honor Roll Assemblies Thursday, November 14 at 1:45 p.m. for 7th grade and 9:15a.m. for 8th grade
e) Quarter 1 academic dress out of uniform incentive for students who have earned all A’s/and or A’s and B’s in all classes (November 11-15 for A’s/Bs and November 11-22 for all A’s; and families have been contacted).
Best Regards,
Dr. Trevor L. Ellis, Principal