As we get closer to Christmas break and the weather gets colder, let's make the most of this week! Let's stay positive, work together, and finish strong before we head into the holiday season. Here's to a fantastic week ahead!
Collinsville Middle School
Welcome to December!
Big thanks to our Digital Media students for your help with this week’s newsletter!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
December 19th- Semester Tests, 4th - 7th Hours
December 20th- Semester Tests, 1st - 3rd Hours
Student Arrival & Dismissal Reminder:
Car riders and walkers will enter and exit the building from the south entrance to help with traffic flow. Center Street is for buses only from 8:00-8:45 a.m. and 3:15-4:00 p.m.
CMS is celebrating Christmas with dress-up days this week—join the fun and show your holiday spirit!
Christmas Break:
December 23 - January 3. Classes Resume on January 6th!
Here's a quick announcement you can use:
🎄 Support CMS STEM & TSA this Holiday Season! 🎄
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Support CMS STEM and TSA by purchasing custom ornaments and mousepads! These festive items are a great way to celebrate the season while supporting a great cause.
🖱️ Order now to get yours in time for the holidays!
Thank you for your support! 🌟
Feel free to adjust any details or add specific ordering instructions!
12/16 Monday
Basketball JH @ Grove 5:00pm
12/17 Tuesday
Wrestling HS & JH @ Catoosa 6:00pm
12/19 Thursday
Basketball JH @ Claremore 5:00pm
Wrestling HS & JH vs Bristow (@ CUE) 6:00pm
12/21 Saturday
Wrestling JH @ Coweta Tournament 10:00 am
For this spotlight, we will be featuring a teacher at CMS!
This is Ms. Cole and this is her 2nd year teaching at CMS!
Interview Questions with Ms. Cole
How many years have you been teaching here?
2 years
What is your favorite hobbies out of school?
Junking, Flea Markets, and Gardening
What is your reason for coming to Collinsville?
To come back to Northeastern, Oklahoma to retire
What is your reason for working here at CMS?
For teaching and promoting STEM
If you could move to anywhere where would it be?
The mountains.
Shoutout to StuCo for planning our fun Christmas dress-up days! Thanks for spreading the holiday cheer!
A big shoutout to our CMS Hoop Ball fundraiser for supporting the Angel Tree donations! Your generosity is making a difference this holiday season!
Shoutout to FCCLA for attending their Christmas trip to the Sapulpa Christmas Chute! We had a wonderful day enjoying lunch together, visiting, and shopping. Thank you for making the day so special!
A big shout-out to the leadership team for their incredible support at the CUE’s Santa Shop! Your dedication to helping wrap gifts for the children shows the true spirit of giving. Thank you for making the season brighter and for being such an important part of spreading joy to those in need. Your hard work and teamwork truly made a difference!
CMS
Cardinal Healthy Hints
12/16/24
Edition #5
Drinking Water in the Winter
It is easier to remember to drink enough water in the summer because you are thirsty! But it is important to remember that you can also get dehydrated if you don’t drink enough water in the colder months as well. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a source provided by the CDC, it is suggested that you follow the 8x8 rule. Which is to drink eight 8oz glass. That is roughly 4 bottles of water a day.
When you get the adequate intake of water you are helping your body in numerous ways. You are helping regulate your bodies temperature. That would come in handy in the winter! It also helps cognitive function. Which is a fancy way of saying, “staying focused in class.” When you drink enough water is also prevents constipation and keeps your skin moisturized. There are many more benefits to drinking water you can read further from this link from the Mayo Clinic.
Changing Our Perspective:
Where we live we have access to clean water at our finger tips. There are places around the world that would love to have clean water. So, let’s be grateful and drink our water! (If you are in need food or water please know there are resources that can help. You can visit your local food pantry or ask the school for more resources.)
FUN FACT:
Did you know that your body is made up of roughly 60% water??
Article by Mrs. Kylee, CNA
As we wrap up before the Christmas break, we want to wish everyone a joyful holiday season. Enjoy the time with loved ones, and we'll see you in the new year!
It's Good to be a Cardinal!