Valo-grams Sales & Student-Led Conferences ... Volunteers Needed!!!!

Valentine's Day is Feb. 14th. P.A.C.K.S. is selling candy grams that will be delivered on Valentine's Day! Order your candy grams the week of 2/6/12 thru 2/10/12.  50 cents will purchase a Charms Blow Pop attached to your personal message to your Valentine.  

Valo-gram sales and parent teacher conferences, need volunteers. PACKS will offer a baked potato bar lunch for CMS staff on Thursday 2/16/12. Please contact Dana Anderson at only4dana@yahoo.com, if you can contribute to the lunch. Volunteers are also needed to work the book fair 2/15 - 2/16.

You can help CMS by donating items!

Here's an idea... If you are heading to Walmart, why not pick up a little something for a Clark Middle School classroom. Several CMS teachers have posted wish lists on www.teacherwishlist.com. They are requesting small items that would be put to good use. Many items you may already have around the house.

How it works:
1. Simply click the link www.teacherwishlist.com
2. Enter DRE's zip code: 66012
3. Find Clark Middle School and select a teacher's name
4. Print out a list (or two) and take it with you
5. Pick the items you can help with
6. Drop off or send them to school with your child
 
Don't see your teacher's name? Just email Janet Crouch at alivias_mom@hotmail.com. P.A.C.K.S. will get the message to them that parents are eager to help and encourage them to post their wishes.

Thanks again for your continued support!

USD 204 Day at Livestrong Park

A great time was had by all at the first USD 204 Day at Livestrong Sporting Park. Nearly 100 district soccer fans took advantage of the great ticket pricing and enjoyed a beautiful day watching Sporting KC win 2-0 over the New York Red Bulls to clinch a first place playoff spot.

Panther Prowl - October 11, 2011

What is the Panther Prowl?
The Panther Prowl is the one, all-school fundraiser we ask our students, parents, community, and staff members to participate in to raise funds for student centered incentives.

Why should my student participate?
The students, staff, and parents can enjoy a nice afternoon on Tuesday, October 11th walking or running approximately 3.0 miles on a route in Bonner Springs.  The health benefits from exercise and laughing with friends will be a great way to celebrate the end of 1st quarter.

Each participant who collects or donates $20.00 will receive a t-shirt, participate in the walk/run, and enjoy donated gifts and prizes from our community of Bonner Springs-Edwardsville.

This has become one of the most memorable events in a middle school student’s term at CMS.
 
How can I volunteer to help with the Panther Prowl?
Contact the PACKS (Parents Always Communicating with Kids and Staff) table to sign up or contact Melissa Grimm at jayhawkie@yahoo.com

For more information or if you would like to make a personal/business donation, please contact CMS directly at 422-5115.

Ongoing Volunteer Needs

There are many ways parents can volunteer at Clark Middle School. If you would like to help out and get involved you can check out the options below or simply click here to fill out a CMS online volunteer form.

Math & Reading Support

Needed: Parents with basic math and reading skills to work with students to assist with fundamentals, study games, etc.
Requesting: 1-2 hours of volunteer time
Location: CMS - on site
Reading Contact: Susan Gash at gashs@usd204.net
Math Contact: Ann Decker at deckera@usd204.net
Times: 1:00-2:00pm & 2:00-3:00pm. However, hours are flexible to fit your schedule.

Mathletics

Needed: Parents to volunteer with planning and activities leading up to the event
Requesting: 1-2 hours of volunteer time
Location: CMS - on site
Contact: Sara Andaverde at hatoums@usd204.net
Times: Coordinate with Ms. Andaverde

Choir Events

Needed: Parents to volunteer to assist at choir events
Requesting: 1-2 hours of volunteer time
Location: CMS - on site
Contact: Pam McGuire at mcguirep@usd204.net
Times: Coordinate hours with Ms. McGuire

Youth Friends

Needed: Parents to volunteer as mentors to students during school hours
Requesting: 2 or more hours, as your schedule permits
Location: CMS - on site
Contact: Chellie Bonebrake at bonebreakem@usd204.net
Times: Coordinate hours with Ms. Bonebrake

Welcome to CMS PantherPACKS Blog

PantherPACKS (Parents Always Communicating with Kids & Staff) is Clark Middle School's parent group, working together to make our students' educational experience the best it can be. This is an interactive site. We invite all CMS students, parents and staff to contribute their ideas and opinions. 

PACKS will keep you up-to-date with important parent information, school activities and events, district news and much more.

You, too, can get involved by joining PantherPACKS. Please contact CMS at 422-5115.