Free sports physicals will be offered after school on Tuesday, November 12, in the nurse’s office, and will be available until the 3:30pm late bus. Sports physicals are valid for 365 days from the date of the last physical exam on file. Parents must submit a hard copy of the sports physical packet- emailed copies will not be accepted. There is no need to call for an appointment; submitted forms serve as the student’s appointment for the physical. Please note the sports physical is not complete until the student is examined by our school physician. Before submitting, please ensure that the Health History form is fully completed in pen and that the student’s name and date of birth are written on every page. If a student athlete requires an inhaler, the Asthma Action Plan should be provided one week prior to the exam. If the student has life-threatening allergies, an Allergy Plan must also be submitted. Students should confirm their appointment with Mrs. Danielle Black, School Nurse. For additional information or questions, please contact Mr. Meile.

CMS will offer two girls basketball teams, two boys basketball teams and a co-ed wrestling program this winter sports season. Students interested in participating/ trying out for basketball and wrestling, must be registered in the Genesis parent portal for the sport they are participating in and have an up to date physical.

Tryouts for 7th and 8th grade basketball will be held Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25 in the CMS gymnasium.

Wrestling will begin practices on November 24 with no tryouts required. Practices will run after school until approximately 4:00–4:30 p.m. Students should arrange a ride home.

Each year, about 35,000 men and women are diagnosed with cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus is extremely common—most people will be infected at some point in their lives, often without even knowing it. While many infections go away on their own, some can lead to cancer later in life.

We can help protect our children by promoting healthy habits such as eating nutritious foods, staying active, using sunscreen, avoiding tobacco—and ensuring they receive the HPV vaccine.

The American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that boys and girls ages 11–12 receive the HPV vaccine as a safe and effective way to prevent six types of cancers. When given at the recommended ages, the vaccine can prevent up to 90% of HPV-related cancers and offers long-lasting protection.

To learn more, visit:

🔗 HPV Vaccine Information – NJ Department of Health (English)

🔗 HPV Vaccine Information – NJ Department of Health (Portuguese)

Talk with your child’s healthcare provider at your next visit. Protecting them now means protecting their future.

New Jersey was notified by the federal government that if the shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1.

 

SNAP benefits loaded on Families First EBT cards prior to October 31, 2025 will be available for use after November 1, 2025. Before going to the grocery store after November 1, we encourage SNAP food assistance recipients to check their account at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling 800 997-3333. If there are SNAP benefits in your NJ FamiliesFirst account, they are available for SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card prior to October 31, 2025 will be available for you to use after November 1, 2025. Before going to the grocery store after November 1, we encourage SNAP food assistance recipients to check their account at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling 800 997-3333. If there are SNAP benefits in your NJ FamiliesFirst account, they are available for you to use.

 

Please note, you may receive eligibility notices and your MyNJHelps case summary may show that you are eligible for November benefits. Even though you may receive an eligibility notice and the benefits show in your case summary, if the federal shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be posted to your Families First EBT card on time.

 

Because November SNAP benefits are not available as a result of a federal shutdown, fair hearings will not be scheduled for this issue.

SNAP applications and recertifications will be processed. Continue to submit requested information to ensure you get your benefits when federal SNAP funding becomes available.you to use.

 

SNAP applications and recertifications will be processed. Continue to submit requested information to ensure you get your benefits when federal SNAP funding becomes available.

 

For the most current information, visit www.NJSNAP.GOV or follow the Department on social media.

This past month, our 6th graders participated in a Bike Safety Assembly presented by Cross County Connection. We wanted to share some of the important information they discussed to help everyone stay safe while riding! 🛴🦺