Please join us this Tuesday evening, 9/16, for Back to School Night!

You will begin at 6pm by reporting to your child's homeroom class. This information can be found on the Genesis Parent Portal. There, you will receive your child's specific schedule to follow throughout the night. We will have people posted around the building to assist you in finding the various classrooms.

The individual sessions are 10 minutes in length so please remember that this is not the time for conferring with the teachers about your individual child.

There will also be an opportunity to purchase Pirate Gear, visit with our Special Education Parent Group (SEPAG), and get information about the NJ4S Mental Health Program.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Perseverance means sticking with a task even when it feels challenging. At CMS, students can show perseverance by:

Families play a big role in helping children build perseverance. You can support your student by:

Together, we can help our Pirates learn that persistence leads to success!

Dear Parents:

Welcome to a new school year! We are so excited to partner with you in supporting your child’s growth and success during this important time in their development.

Middle school is a unique and exciting journey filled with change, challenges, and opportunities. As the school counselors, our role is to help students navigate academic pressures, social-emotional growth, and personal development. We are here to provide support, encouragement, and resources—not only for your child, but for you as well.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if there’s anything you'd like us to know about your child. Open communication and collaboration are key to helping students thrive, and we look forward to working together throughout the year.

Here’s to a positive, successful, and fulfilling school year ahead!

Sincerely,

Rachel Emig-Tait (Last names A-K)

Gwen Luecke (Last names L-Z)

Bill Sinn (Crisis Counselor)

Alexandra Keck (Counseling Intern thru December 2025)

Jennifer Berry (Counseling Secretary)

As CMS, we believe that the first step in suicide prevention is being willing to talk about it openly. When we share our tough thoughts and feelings, it becomes easier to understand them, cope with them, and find support. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, it’s important to talk to a trusted adult right away. You are not alone—there is help, and things can get better.

It's also important to recognize the risk factors and warning signs of suicide, so you know when to reach out for help:

Dear Parents,

Please take a safety break from all the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and review these helpful safety tips with your loved ones & our students!

Have a great school year!

Go Pirates !

Richard (Rick) Gunning

School Resource Officer (SRO)

Cinnaminson Police Department NJ

Cinnaminson Township Schools

Middle School

Phone 856-786-8012 ext. 4845

After two short weeks, we already have a considerable amount in our lost and found, specifically water bottles! We strongly recommend labeling your students water bottles, lunch boxes and sweatshirts as it helps us return the items to their owners!

Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month, takes place from September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon Johnson, but it was later extended to a month during President Ronald Reagan’s term in 1988.

You might think it makes more sense to pick one month and declare it National Hispanic Heritage Month. There’s a special reason, though, that it starts on September 15th. September 15 was chosen as the kickoff because it coincides with the Independence Day celebrations of five “Central American neighbors,” as Johnson called them — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Those five nations declared their independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. Other Spanish-speaking nations have anniversaries close to those dates as well. Mexico, our neighbor, declared independence from Spain on September 16th, 1810. Chile did the same on September 18th, 1810.

People from these 21 Spanish-speaking countries are considered to be of “Hispanic heritage”:

From tasty eats to virtual tours, here are some Hispanic Heritage Month activities to engage the young people in your life:

Mexican food is ubiquitous in the United States and often a kid favorite. Before cooking or going out to eat, talk about the specific ingredients and spices that make these dishes special. Taste and smell cumin and paprika. Discuss kids’ favorite dishes and whether they include common Mexican ingredients, such as corn, chili peppers, shredded beef and chicken, beans and tomatoes.

Bring some new cultures to the table by trying the following Hispanic and Latino dishes:

Helpful Links

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📞 (856) 786-8012

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