| 17 Dec |
School Board Formal Meeting |
| 6:00 PM |
| Board Room |
| 19 Dec |
Half Day for Students |
| 20 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 23 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| Board Room |
| 24 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 25 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 26 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 27 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 30 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 31 Dec |
Winter Break | No School |
| 01 Jan |
Winter Break | No School |
| 02 Jan |
Staff Development | Students Do Not Report |
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Katie Bush
📷: Kirkwood Elementary School
Katie Bush has taught for 11 years, spending her career in Special Education. "I have loved every year," she shared. "I’ve been in a self-contained setting, alternative school setting, and a resource/inclusion setting."
"The biggest thing I’ve learned from my students is that no matter what adversity they have faced in their young lives if they trust and know that you will never give up on them, they will THRIVE in so many ways," said Ms. Bush. "I love watching my students experience their 'ah-ha' moments when they’ve realized they’ve mastered a goal or are able to solve a problem they didn’t think they could do. I love being their teacher and their biggest cheerleader! My students always know that I will support them, no matter what. ❤"
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
Moore Magnet STEAM Elementary School was one of the first schools in the state to receive the Tennessee STEAM School designation.
2024 CMCSS Teachers of Honor
Rossview High School Lanyards
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Angel Dominique
📷: Northeast Elementary
Angel Dominique has spent 21 years creating a positive impact on students. She spent 14 years in the classroom before becoming a librarian seven years ago. Now, she serves as a librarian at Northeast Elementary. Ms. Dominique`s favorite lesson is `book tasting.` She said, "I really enjoy having my students participate in a book tasting. This allows students to view a variety of books they may never choose to look at just by scanning the bookshelves. This also allows me to suggest titles to students from various genres."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Melanie Cerwinske
📷: West Creek Elementary School
While Melanie Cerwinske has been teaching for nine years, this is her first year as a Special Education teacher. Today, we are celebrating her recent recognition as one of West Creek Elementary`s 2024-25 Teachers of the Year!
When asked what she has learned from her students, she shared, "My students have taught me to find the joy in each day! Every day presents a new opportunity to learn something new, make new connections, and work to be better than the day before."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Leslie Reese
📷: Norman Smith Elementary School
Leslie Reese is a Special Education Resource teacher. She has spent all 25 years of her education career at Norman Smith Elementary! Today we`re thrilled to congratulate her as the school`s Teacher of the Year!
"My students have taught me how to persevere through any trial. They work so hard daily as we set academic and social goals. My students have also taught me to see the joy in simple actions of kindness."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Katie Pardue
📷: Minglewood Elementary School
Katie Pardue loves to watch her 4th-grade students engage in the classroom. For nine years, she has taught elementary students about character and compassion.
"My favorite unit in 4th grade reading to teach is Unit 2, `Characters’ Actions and Reactions,`"says Ms. Pardue. "I love this unit because it allows us to dive into text that the students thoroughly enjoy. This unit incorporates drama’s, so students are given the opportunity to act them out and play a part in the learning. It fosters great conversations about how our personal words and actions tell people a lot about who we are. We learn a lot about how we should treat others and how others also want to be treated. This is the unit that typically grabs my students attention and fosters a love of reading."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Gretchen Giacchino
📷: @kirkwoodelem
Today we are celebrating Ms. Giacchino, a Teacher of the Year for Kirkwood Elementary. For the past six years, Ms. Giacchino has been teaching perseverance and resiliency.
"As a K-5 special education teacher in a CDC classroom, the daily challenges in a self-contained life skills classroom are real, but so are the rewards," says Ms. Giacchino. "This experience has taught me the value of perseverance and the impact of maintaining a positive outlook. My students continually show resilience in the face of adversity, which inspires me to stay resilient and positive for them. Teaching in a self-contained life skills class has been a journey of growth and learning. It’s about building trust, celebrating small victories, and creating a compassionate and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. The experience has profoundly shaped my understanding of what it means to teach, guide, and support students with diverse abilities."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Julie Barrow
📷: @kirkwoodcobras
Julie Barrow is a 6th-grade teacher who has been shaping lives for the past 18 years. This year, we are celebrating her as Kirkwood Middle`s Teacher of the Year!
When asked what her favorite lesson is each year, she said, "Funny enough, I love teaching poetry. Coming into 6th grade, students are usually apprehensive about poetry, but I try to make it fun and engaging. I love how poetry allows for personal interpretation; every student can connect with a poem in a unique way based on their experiences and feelings."
"Additionally, poetry can introduce complex themes and emotions in a compact format, prompting deep discussions about meaning, imagery, and sound," said Ms. Barrow. "I enjoy guiding students through the process of analyzing poems and then inviting them to write their own, which often leads to unexpected and profound insights. It’s rewarding to see them discover the power of words and the beauty of expression through poetry!"
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Alisha Sudderth
📷: @montgomery_central_middle
Alisha Sudderth is an 8th-grade teacher who has been shaping lives for the past 24 years. This year, we are celebrating her as Montgomery Central Middle`s Teacher of the Year! "My students often remind me that small gestures- like encouragement, humor, or a positive attitude- can have a huge impact that goes beyond the classroom!" said Ms. Sudderth.
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
🤍💚 Teacher of the Year Celebrations 💚🤍
Featuring: Keeley Sickles
📷: Ringgold Elementary School
Keeley Sickles is a 3rd-grade teacher who has been in the classroom for six years. This year, we are celebrating her as Ringgold Elementary`s Teacher of the Year! "I have learned so many things from my students, but my favorite thing that I have learned from them is that people are capable of great, big things as long as they are supported," said Ms. Sickles. "Each day, my students work hard to grow academically, become the best versions of themselves, and try to be great friends to others. Seeing their growth is what I love most about teaching."
We love celebrating our teachers as they make so many positive impacts on our students! Through February 21, the district will continue celebrating our Teachers of the Year as we move towards the annual Teachers of the Year event hosted by the CMC Education Foundation.
Family Interest Meeting for Spanish Immersion at Barksdale Elementary
This meeting is open to incoming kindergarten families - beginning kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year.
DETAILS
Thursday, December 5, 2024
5:30 p.m.
1920 Madison Street, Clarksville
The National Blue Ribbon Award-winning Spanish Immersion Elementary School uses a proven method of educating children by immersing them in the Spanish language so they become bilingual. In a language immersion program, the classroom environment becomes the setting for language acquisition through subject content instruction, educational discourse, and social interactions. Students who enter the program need to be committed to continuing Spanish dual-language learning through 5th grade at Barksdale, with options to continue immersion through high school.
Complete the interest form and join the mailing list regarding the application process.
Form: https://forms.gle/hdE1HCVrH9eViojT6
CMCSS Continues to Offer Dyslexia Screening Events
After two successful screening events, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will host monthly Dyslexia Screening Events for families in the Montgomery County community.
Location:
CMCSS Learning Center
343 Pageant Lane
Clarksville
Date and Time:
Next session is January 28, 2025
9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Families must sign up for a time in the Google Form for an appointment. No walk-ins will be available. There will also be an option on the form to discuss your child’s reading data and answer questions. This will not include a screener and the student does not have to be in attendance.
Who is Eligible:
To participate in the screening, children must be at least four years old and up to 12th grade. Students do not have to be enrolled in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. A parent or guardian must remain on-site during the screening. If the child is a CMCSS student, the screener’s results will be shared with the child’s school.
If a student has been previously screened for characteristics of dyslexia, please bring or share the information using the registration link.
Learn more: https://www.cmcss.net/dyslexia
Register here: https://bit.ly/CMCSSscreeners
The Macy`s Parade is cool, but we love a fun kindergarten parade so much more! Plus, kindergarten teachers who are willing to dress up in inflatable costumes and parade through the school - that`s something really special. The floats created by our youngest students and their families were 😍