The Mustang Minute
February 3, 2024- Issue 21
One More Week to Go!
With one week left until February Vacation, CMS teachers are squeezing it all in! Grade 7 social studies was making models of Asia out of playdough, a tactile way to help students gain an understanding of Geography and what topographical maps show us. Last week as part of our Africa Unit, 7th grade students studied indigenous African religions. Common among indigenous African religions from areas around the continent is the use of masks. Students learned about how the masks are made and what they are used for. They then had the chance to explore museum collections of African masks and learn more about masks from more specific indigenous groups. Finally, students designed their own masks including symbolism from their own lives as well as a connection to Africa, either the people, history, or environment. Grade 6 made Valentines for members of the armed forces. A great way to practice writing skills and provide a moment of uplift for our service members. Grade continued to read and perform The Hobbit, there were some truly fantastic performances of the Great Goblin and Gandolf, I sense some dramatics coming ahead!
Many classes also incorporated Black History Month. This week the entire district will be celebrating Black History Month with a series of school wide lessons and some spirit days!
Monday 2/12 - Pan African Flag Day)
Students will be encouraged to wear the colors of the Pan African Flag (Green, Red, Black)
Tuesday 2/13 - Strike ‘Em Out Like Jackie Day
Students will be encouraged to wear the jersey/sports gear of an African American Athlete
Wednesday 2/14 - Be the Beat (Protect your Heart) Day
Students will be encouraged to wear Hearts/Red and learn about the Be the Beat movement of the American Heart Association
Thursday 2/15 - Everything Black Day
Wear all black to support unity for Black History Month
Friday 2/16 - Rep your favorite HBCU Colors or College/University Day
PTO Needs Your Help!
New Treasurer needed for the 2024-2025 School Year. If interested, please email coakleynorwoodPTO@gmail.com . We would have you start in May of 2024 to work with the current treasurer and transition to the new year.
Washington DC Scholarship Partners
Each week we will highlight one of our DC scholarship fund sponsors!
Thank you to Norwood Fire Department for sponsoring a student! The scholarship program is funding 14 students on the Washington DC trip. Students receive a scholarship of varying amounts and provide 10 hours of community service.
Yearbook Request!
Dearest 8th grade parents and guardians, please send us photos of your child and their friends from over the years to put into the blast from the past section of the 8th grade yearbook! Please send it with your child’s name (first and last), age (when the photo was taken), and current team color. It’s a fantastic way to embarrass your little bundles of joy! We know you’ve been waiting to leak these pictures and end their social lives, and this is a great way to do just that! All jokes aside, please send us these photos of your child and friends from when they were younger by February 15th to cmsyearbook@norwood.k12.ma.us. Thank you and Much love, Yearbook club 2023-2024
The PTO Needs You!
Coakley PTO
The PTO is a parent/teacher organization that helps fund a variety of activities at CMS from assemblies, to field trips, to classroom projects and more. We would love for everyone to be a part of the PTO!
New Treasurer needed for the 2024-2025 School Year. If interested, please email coakleynorwoodPTO@gmail.com . We would have you start in May of 2024 to work with the current treasurer and transition to the new year.
PTO meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm both virtually and in person. The dates are listed below a link to the meeting online is sent out the day of the meeting.
Next Meeting: February 27th
March 26th
April 23rd
May 28th
June 18th
Please email coakleynorwoodPTO@gmail.com or mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us if you are interested in volunteering or being a part of the PTO!
Dr. Margo Fraczek
Email: mfraczek@norwood.k12.ma.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/norwood.k12.ma.us/cms-principal/home
Phone: 781-762-7880
Facebook: facebook.com/CoakleyMIddleSchoolPTO
Twitter: @mfraczek
