CIMS Families -
We look forward to welcoming students back from spring break on MONDAY, APRIL 5th.
Monday is a black cohort day.
We’d love to hear YOUR thoughts on how we’re doing with health and safety measures, communication, and family needs. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey open now through April 12. Take the survey today at http://bit.ly/WarrenSurvey2021
ILEARN Testing:
ILEARN Testing begins the week of April 19th. All students are asked to participate in testing, though it must be done IN PERSON at Creston. For our in person/hybrid learners, the test will occur on regularly scheduled school days.
Families of fully virtual students can review important information here:
ILEARN 2021 3rd-8th Grade Fully Virtual Families
***All virtual caregivers are asked to fill out the surveys linked within the document (above).
Upcoming Health Screenings: April 12-23. 5th and 8th grade students will be screened for vision (please encourage students to wear glasses or contacts on these days) and 7th grade will be screened for hearing. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate, please send a signed note in with your student to be given to the Clinic.
Social Health Films for Grades 5/6: Coming up next week on April 14th and 15th, students in grades 5 and 6 will be viewing Social Health films as they do annually. Information on each garde-level's program is below; if parents / caregivers desire for their student NOT to participate, please contact your child's grade-level administrator by April 13, 2021:
Grade 5
Puberty for Boys/Puberty for Girls
This program is offered in gender-specific classes.
- Boys and girls meet separately to review and expand on gender-specific information learned in fourth grade and to learn about changes that happen to the opposite sex during puberty.
- The program defines sexual reproduction and discusses abstinence as the only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy.
- Students continue their focus on respect for self and others and on seeking help from trusted adults.
Grade 6
Pregnancy, STDs, and Peer Pressure
This program is offered in gender-specific classes.
- Boys and girls meet separately to review the basics of previous puberty education programs.
- The program focuses on teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention.
- Students are taught that abstinence is the only 100% way to avoid pregnancy and STDs.
- Students engage in interactive sessions which facilitate skills development in positive communication and refusal.
