December 1st: Wear Gold for Maddie Harris
December 1st-December 5th: CMS Scholastic Book Fair
December 11th: CMS Choral Concert (Info Below)
December 13th: Winterfest at CMS
December 16th: B.O.E Meeting @ 7pm CMS Cafetorium
December 18th: CMS Instrumental Concert (Info Below)
December 22nd- January 4th: Winter Break No School
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Dedication in Action
For Students:
Dedication means showing commitment, effort, and perseverance—especially when challenges arise. At CMS, students can demonstrate dedication by:
- Putting forth their best effort in class and staying focused on their goals.
- Showing resilience when schoolwork feels tough or overwhelming.
- Being consistent with responsibilities, from homework to teamwork.
- Pushing through obstacles and celebrating growth along the way.
For Parents:
Families can help nurture dedication by:
- Encouraging a “keep trying” mindset when tasks become difficult.
- Praising effort and progress, not just final results.
- Helping children set goals and break them into manageable steps.
- Sharing stories of your own dedication—big or small—to show how perseverance leads to success.
Together, we can inspire our Pirates to stay committed, work hard, and show dedication in all they do!
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Congratulations to all of our CMS students who earned a spot on the Honor Roll with all A’s and B’s, and an extra round of applause to those who achieved Principal’s List by earning all A’s for the first marking period! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Keep it up, Pirates! |
Cinnaminson Middle School is proud to announce the launch of a new sports equipment drive in partnership with Leveling the Playing Field, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving all children the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of athletic participation. Through this initiative, our athletic program aims to collect new and gently used sports equipment to support youth programs in need, helping to remove barriers that prevent kids from getting involved in sports. By joining forces with Leveling the Playing Field, we’re working together to ensure that every child regardless of background has the chance to play, grow, and thrive both on and off the field. Learn more about the organization and its impact at levelingtheplayingfield.org
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⚠️ Students must check in with the School Nurse
For the safety of all students, any child who comes to school with an injury, surgical procedure, or medical support must check in with the School Nurse and bring a doctor’s note. This includes crutches, a sling, brace, splint, cast, stitches, or any other support. Even supports that may seem minor, like a brace, require documentation. Students should not arrive at school with these supports without the Nurse’s knowledge.
📄 What the doctor’s note must include
- Doctor’s name
- Reason for the restriction
- Duration of support (or date of next follow-up)
- Physician’s contact information
- Whether the student needs a book buddy or elevator pass
Students must give the note directly to the School Nurse upon arrival.
📚 Accommodations during the school day
- Students using crutches may have one book buddy to help carry materials.
- Elevator use is allowed only with a valid pass, issued after the School Nurse receives the doctor’s note.
🏃 PE and sports clearance
Students may not return to sports or PE without a doctor’s note clearing them to do so. For ongoing restrictions or supports, a follow-up note every 30 days helps ensure the student’s safety and that accommodations remain appropriate.
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In Remembrance of Maddie Harris |
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! For students, this is a highly anticipated event. Choosing their own books empowers students and inspires them to become stronger readers. Also, every book purchased earns rewards for our school. Our Book Fair will take place next week from December 1st - December 5th.
As always, students can purchase books with cash, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and debit cards. Or, checks can be made out to Cinnaminson Middle School. Students can use their phones to pay, but then must return their phones to their lockers immediately. Also, eWallet is available, which is a digital payment account for students. Before the Fair, you can set up an eWallet for cash-free purchases. Please note that any funds remaining in an eWallet account can be used for online purchases or can be carried over to next year. However, eWallet funds are never refunded. The State of New Jersey charges sales tax (7%) on all book fair purchases.
Families can also shop at our school’s Online Book Fair from December 1-14. All orders ship directly to home, and shipping is free for book orders over $35. Your online orders will also benefit our school! Visit our Book Fair home page to learn more, sign up for eWallet, or shop online.
Parent volunteers are also needed at our Book Fair! Any amount of time you can spare is helpful, and volunteering is a wonderful way to help our students. If you are interested in serving as a Book Fair volunteer, please visit the SignUpGenius.
Please email our Media Specialist, Mrs. Tina Sickler at sicklert@cinnaminson.com, if you have any questions about the Book Fair.
Thank you and happy reading!
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It’s time to order your CMS Yearbook!
Our full-color, hardcover yearbooks are now on sale for $35.
8th Grade Families: You can add a name stamp to the cover for an additional $5.
Please order using the link below. The final day to order is January 16, and we do sell out every year, so be sure to get yours soon!
Any remaining yearbooks sold at distribution in June will be $40, first-come, first-served.
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Join us for a festive evening as our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choral students take the stage for the CMS Holiday Choral Concert!
📅 Thursday, December 11th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Cinnaminson Middle School
Come celebrate the season with beautiful music and outstanding student talent!
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Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band and string students are ready to ring in the season at the CMS Holiday Instrumental Concert!
📅 Thursday, December 18th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Cinnaminson Middle School
Join us for an evening of music and holiday spirit performed by our talented instrumental musicians!
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CMS is teaming up to support the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through our Pajama Day Fundraiser!
Our school goal is $200 -and if we reach it, we’ll celebrate with a schoolwide Pajama Day
on December 4th!
Every donation helps support pediatric patients at CHOP, and even the smallest contribution brings us closer to our goal. Let’s show what the Pirate community can do when we come together!
Donate here:
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December Focus: Anxiety Disorder Awareness
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress—but when it becomes overwhelming or doesn’t go away, it can impact a child’s health, learning, and daily life. Students may show anxiety through school refusal, crying, physical complaints, avoidance, or constant worry.
Common anxiety disorders in children and teens include:
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Generalized Anxiety – ongoing worry about school or everyday events
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Panic Disorder – sudden episodes of intense fear with physical symptoms
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Phobias – strong fear of specific things (animals, storms, needles, darkness)
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Social Anxiety – fear of embarrassment or being noticed
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Separation Anxiety – difficulty being away from parents or home
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Selective Mutism – able to speak, but unable to in certain settings (often school)
If anxiety begins to interfere with daily life, support and professional help can make a significant difference.
Mindfulness Day – Friday, December 12th
We have selected Friday, December 12th as Mindfulness Day.
Resources & Supports:
• Child Mind Institute – childmind.org
• CDC Mental Health – cdc.gov/mentalhealth
• NAMI – nami.org
• Cinnaminson District Mental Health Resources – (District link)
Recommended Reading:
For children: Hey Warrior, The Huge Bag of Worries, Wilma Jean the Worry Machine, and more.
For teens: The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens, Project You, and similar titles offering coping strategies.
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CMS Home & School Association
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The CMSHSA Winterfest Express is coming to Cinnaminson Middle School on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 AM – 3 PM! ❄️
Get ready for a fun-filled day of shopping, community, and holiday cheer! 🛍️✨
Interested in being a vendor? Sign up here:
For vendor or event questions, please email: cehasawinterfest@gmail.com
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Cinnaminson Schools Night Out with the Phillies!
Join us on Monday, May 18, 2026 as we pack the ballpark once again for an unforgettable community night at Citizens Bank Park!
Tickets are available in sections 326–333, and are being sold at face value—no added fees. If you’d like to sit with friends or family, please be sure to purchase your tickets together in the same order.
Ticket sales will remain open until March 29, 2026.
About one week before the game, all tickets will be delivered electronically to the email address used at checkout. If you already have an MLB Ballpark app account, they’ll show up in your app automatically.
We know it’s early, but these make a great holiday gift, and we’re hoping to match last year’s incredible turnout—over 700 tickets sold!
🎟 Purchase your tickets here:
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📍 312 N. Forklanding Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
📞 (856) 786-8012
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