CAWLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
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IMPORTANT DATES
February 1: 3rd Quarter Begins
February 2: Hooksett School Board Meeting, 6:30
February 5: Report Cards Distributed to students
February 5: Hooksett School Board Deliberative Session, 7:00
February 6: Music Department Fundraiser at Applebees, 8:00 - 10:00 am
February 6: Math and Science Meet at McKelvie Intermediate School, Bedford, 8:30 - 2:15
February 9: 100th Day Of School!
February 10: Drama Club Performance, 7:00 pm
February 11: High School Information Night, CMS Media Center, 5:45 - 7:45
February 11: Drama Club Performance, 7:00
February 15: No School, Presidents Day
February 16: General Town Elections
February 18: Co-Curricular Evening, 6:30
February 19: Internet Safety Assembly, 1:00
February 22-26: Winter Vacation
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DIRECTIONS TO CMS
From I-93: Take exit 9N. Go north on Route 3 for about 1.4 miles. Turn right on Whitehall Road (Route 27) at the set of lights (McDonald’s is on the left). Keep going straight, through a set of lights, for about .75 mile. CMS will be on the right.
From 3A: Turn on to Main Street when you come to the Village area. Merge on to Route 3 at the end of Main Street. Turn left on to Bypass 28 across from Walgreens. Take a left on to Whitehall Road at the set of lights. CMS will be on the right about .75 mile down the road.
THE BEGINNING
Our school is named in honor of David R. Cawley, a former administrator of the Hooksett School District who was greatly respected and admired by the community. Construction began in early 2002, and Cawley Middle School opened its doors to its first class of students in September of 2003. It serves approximately 500 students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Hooksett Memorial, our former middle school, was renovated and expanded and is now an elementary school for grades 3, 4, and 5. Click here for several pictures from the year our school was built.
Stephen Harrises, Principal
Matthew Benson, Assistant Principal
89 Whitehall Road
Hooksett, NH 03106
phone: (603) 485-9959
fax: (603) 485-5291
Central and West High presentations cancelled
The Central Course Selection Presentation scheduled for Tuesday. February 2 and the Central and West Parent Information Night scheduled for Thursday, February 11 have been postponed until further notice.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Cawley Media Center February 3 - 12 and will be opened to students and families every weekday from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm.
National Junior Honor Society and Peer Tutoring
The National Junior Honor Society has begun a peer-tutoring program called “Study Buddies.” A select group of NJHS members have volunteered to work as tutors for any student in grades 6, 7, and 8 who may need extra assistance with things such as homework, studying for tests and/or quizzes, guidance with projects, or organization in any of their academic classes as well as unified arts.
Initially, Study Buddies will be available EVERY Thursday, and every OTHER Tuesday (starting with 2/19) at 7:15 AM in room 218. Students who would like to work with a NJHS tutor, may either notify his/her homeroom teacher, or email either Mrs. Lockwood (mlockwood@sau15.net) or Mrs. Gartland (kgartland@sau15.net). Students may come for help on an as needed basis, or may request a consistent, weekly one-on-one tutoring session with the same Study Buddy at a mutually agreeable time. There will always be adult supervision.
This program promises to be a great way for students having academic difficulties to meet with greater academic success, at no expense to families. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Mrs. Lockwood or Mrs. Gartland.
Internet Safety Assembly
On Friday February 19 at 1:00 pm the Cawley student body and staff will attend an assembly in the gymnasium regarding internet safety. The presentation is targeted toward middle and high school students. It covers an introduction to what Facebook is, its history and how it is being utilized. It will address the liabilities of Facebook and the dangers that exist with its use. Topics such as social media outlets and privacy, legal and personal implications of use of the site, cyber stalking and an opportunity for students to observe the footprint they are leaving is addressed along with how those actions may affect their personal image.
Jennifer Frank will address the Cawley student body about the dangers of some of the Internet’s most popular social networking web sites, like Facebook and MySpace. She is a special investigator for Crimes Against Women at Plymouth State University. She investigates crimes that involve members of the campus community with a specific concentration on crimes against women, sexual assault, hazing, harassment, rape sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Some of Officer Frank’s tips to discuss with family include:
Internet is forever-think before you post
Don’t say anything online you wouldn’t say in person
Never share your password
Don’t post your real name, address, or phone numbers
Be aware of the image your Web site portrays to others
Don’t accept friends if you don’t know them
Research yourself online to see what is out there about you
Be aware that your personal image reflects on your professional image
Eighth Grade Washington DC Trip Information
The fundraiser "Skate of the Nation" has been canceled due to lack of interest. However, we are pleased to announce that scholarships to help defray the cost of the trip were awarded to all students who applied! Congratulations to the recipients.
Night with the Monarchs Fundraiser
Help support the CMS Chorus and CLASS Act by attending the Night with the Monarchs on February 20 at 7:00 pm at the Verizon. Click here to download the order form for tickets.
Geography Bee
The school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee was held on January 13 in the Cawley Middle School gym. This year’s winner was eighth grader Alex Legere. Alex has taken a written test to see if he will be one of the top one hundred scorers in the state to be eligible to compete in the state Bee to be held in April at Keene State College. The National Geographic Society will provide an all expenses paid trip to Washington, DC for the state champion and a teacher-escort to participate in the National Geographic Bee National Championship to be held in May. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship and a lifetime membership in the Society. Congratulations and Good Luck Alex!
Curious about your own geographic knowledge? Log on to the GeoBee Challenge geography quiz. There are five new questions each day from previous National Geographic Bees.
School Spelling Bee
Congratulations to the following students who qualified to participate in the Cawley Middle School Spelling Bee:
Grade 6: Matt Beaudet, Taryn Breton, Aimme Clark, Nolan Cooney, Jenny Hepler, Gabi Hockensmith, Justin Huppe, and Jessica Tsang
Grade 7: Ashish Gurung, Manny Jones, Kaitlyn Lemay, Inez Lee, Mariah McCorkle, Jacob Tilton, and Stephanie Tonneson
Grade 8: Aureus Avenido, Jordan Lariviere, Molly McGuire, and Kelly O’Hara
These students represented the top nineteen spellers in the school. They competed in the Cawley Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 26. The whole school population, along with many parents, turned out to show their support for the contestants. The runner-up was seventh-grade student Ashish Gurung. The winner, eighth-grader Jordan Lariviere, will go on to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee in Manchester on Saturday, March 13. We are very proud of all of our top spellers at Cawley, and wish Jordan the best of luck at the regional bee.
Advancing Learning Programs
One hundred eighty-eight students from Cawley participated in the American Math Challenge/Mathcounts Online Challenge for two weeks in November. The students competed online with others from around the world in one-minute speed rounds. Three students were recognized through this competition as the top students from our school who had the highest mastery of concepts. They were David Audet, Ashley Clough and Charles Reagan. Congratulations. Your hard work does make a difference!
Performing Arts
February is a very busy month for performing ensembles at Cawley. The Music Department is having a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, February 6 from 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Applebee’s on Hooksett Road. Tickets are $5, and can be ordered from any Band or Chorus Student. Proceeds from this fundraiser help students raise money for the Great East Festival on June 4. The Great East Festival is a judged performance, where the Band and Chorus members get valuable feedback from professionals. Deposits for the trip come up mid-month, so this fundraiser is very helpful. Plus, you get a great breakfast to start your weekend off right!
The Drama Club is especially busy with its production of Harry Mason and the Case of the Anxious Alien. The story is set in Los Angeles in 1955, with the younger brother of that other famous Mason lawyer. It is a fun time, so plan to be in the audience to see the first contact with the aliens from the planet Chlorophyl. The cast, which features members from all grades, will perform on February 10 and 11 in the Cawley Gym. You’ll enjoy a great evening out for the whole family! All performances begin at 7:00 pm.
The Cawley Chorus and CLASS Act have been extended an invitation to sing at the Manchester Monarchs game at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester as part of their School Performance series. Cawley Chorus and CLASS Act Night will be on Saturday, February 20. We will sing the Star-Spangled Banner to open the game that evening. We look forward to representing Cawley Middle School and the town of Hooksett at our performance. Tickets are available for $15, and may be ordered through the school. Orders MUST be placed by Friday, February 12. Contact Mrs. Kurtzman by email at gkurtzman@sau15.net or by phone at 485-9959 ext 5020 for more information. Thank you for all your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
