Thursday, September 15, 2011
Test #1 is Done!
Test #1 is now in the history books (and GradeBook)! Congratulations to all of the students who were prepared with their books, instruments, and SIGNED practice records! You will find that the more you are prepared, the better your grade will be! Be sure to follow your practice record assignments and keep up with your band music. Take your instruments home this weekend and PRACTICE!
Keep up the good work, CMS band! You are the BEST!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Just checking in...
Good Friday Morning, CMS!
I want to thank all of the parents and students who came to back to school night last night. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and to meet new people. Remember, if you ever have any questions, please feel free to email me at school: cunninghamj@calvertnet.k12.md.us or call (the best time to reach me is during my planning 12:00-12:45): 410-535-7355.
By the end of the day today, every student should have 2 pieces of music (8th period beginners won't have band music - just their book), a name tag on their instruments - thanks to Ms. Griwatz's dad, and a practice record. Time to start making beautiful music :-)
Thank you! I truly teach the best students!!
I want to thank all of the parents and students who came to back to school night last night. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and to meet new people. Remember, if you ever have any questions, please feel free to email me at school: cunninghamj@calvertnet.k12.md.us or call (the best time to reach me is during my planning 12:00-12:45): 410-535-7355.
By the end of the day today, every student should have 2 pieces of music (8th period beginners won't have band music - just their book), a name tag on their instruments - thanks to Ms. Griwatz's dad, and a practice record. Time to start making beautiful music :-)
Thank you! I truly teach the best students!!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Whoo-hoo!! We're going back to school!
School will be open on time tomorrow, September 1st.
September 1st is an A day AND the first day that you are to bring your instruments!!! Let's get back on track!!
September 1st is an A day AND the first day that you are to bring your instruments!!! Let's get back on track!!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
No School Wednesday, August 31st
I miss my students! Dr. Smith (our superintendent) hopes that we will return to school on Thursday. Here's what he sent teachers and posted on the CCPS website:
Dear CCPS Community,
I hope you are all well and getting life straightened out after Irene. I had hoped we would be able to open school on Wednesday, but after hearing all of the information from across the county, I am choosing to keep school closed for one more day. I think we will be able to open schools on Thursday but that will be announced Wednesday afternoon. While many homes in the community have had their electrical service restored, as of 2:20 this afternoon there are still 13,284 Calvert County residences in the dark (BGE 3,576 & SMECO 10,294). One school is completely without power and another just lost power after having it restored yesterday. Several schools still have phone and internet issues.
The biggest issue we continue to face as a school system is the transportation of students. Our buses travel over 17,000 miles each day. The combination of low hanging power lines, stumps and trees on the edges of roads, and blocked and closed roads create too many hazards for us to safely operate the buses.
The county government, utility companies and private residents have done a tremendous job of cleaning up Calvert County since Sunday. One more day should allow them the time they need to significantly reduce the risk to students, parents, bus drivers and citizens. Another announcement will be sent out tomorrow afternoon regarding school on Thursday.
Take care and be safe,
Jack Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Calvert County Public Schools
Hope to see you soon!! Find those instruments and practice.
Dear CCPS Community,
I hope you are all well and getting life straightened out after Irene. I had hoped we would be able to open school on Wednesday, but after hearing all of the information from across the county, I am choosing to keep school closed for one more day. I think we will be able to open schools on Thursday but that will be announced Wednesday afternoon. While many homes in the community have had their electrical service restored, as of 2:20 this afternoon there are still 13,284 Calvert County residences in the dark (BGE 3,576 & SMECO 10,294). One school is completely without power and another just lost power after having it restored yesterday. Several schools still have phone and internet issues.
The biggest issue we continue to face as a school system is the transportation of students. Our buses travel over 17,000 miles each day. The combination of low hanging power lines, stumps and trees on the edges of roads, and blocked and closed roads create too many hazards for us to safely operate the buses.
The county government, utility companies and private residents have done a tremendous job of cleaning up Calvert County since Sunday. One more day should allow them the time they need to significantly reduce the risk to students, parents, bus drivers and citizens. Another announcement will be sent out tomorrow afternoon regarding school on Thursday.
Take care and be safe,
Jack Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Calvert County Public Schools
Hope to see you soon!! Find those instruments and practice.
Monday, August 29, 2011
No School Tuesday, August 30th
If you haven't heard, no school again tomorrow. At this rate, it will be like starting over again...
Hope everyone is well. Spent a lot of time cleaning up the yard today. Hope everyone is helping out their parents, grandparents, neighbors, etc. Take care and I hope to see you on Wednesday!
Hope everyone is well. Spent a lot of time cleaning up the yard today. Hope everyone is helping out their parents, grandparents, neighbors, etc. Take care and I hope to see you on Wednesday!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
No School Monday, August 29th
Hope everyone is safe and well. Things here in C-ham land are messy, but power and water have returned.
Don't forget to check your practice records for A day/B day dates. Those dates/days DO NOT CHANGE! You can also check on the CCPS website, click handbooks and then go to the handbook for 2012 - page 9.
Take care and hope to see you soon!
Don't forget to check your practice records for A day/B day dates. Those dates/days DO NOT CHANGE! You can also check on the CCPS website, click handbooks and then go to the handbook for 2012 - page 9.
Take care and hope to see you soon!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Happy New School Year!!
How would you describe the past week? Exciting? Scary? Fun? Stressful? Busy? Full of new experiences? Full of laughs? Hectic? Crazy? Wild? Yeah, me too!!! What a week! I've experienced some new things - 7th grade computer class and an earthquake, I've reconnected with familiar faces (so glad to see you 7th and 8th graders) and met lots of new students!
I hope that everyone has had a chance to review the grading policies/classroom expectations paper that I sent home on the first days of class. Parents (and students),if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Email is the easiest way - even if you email me to say, "Please call."
I am looking forward to a fantastic year! Thank you all for such a wonderful start! Stay safe this weekend.
Oh....Find those instruments, dust off the cobwebs and practice :-)
I hope that everyone has had a chance to review the grading policies/classroom expectations paper that I sent home on the first days of class. Parents (and students),if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Email is the easiest way - even if you email me to say, "Please call."
I am looking forward to a fantastic year! Thank you all for such a wonderful start! Stay safe this weekend.
Oh....Find those instruments, dust off the cobwebs and practice :-)
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