There's a lot happening this week, Cardinals!Ā
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There is no school on Tuesday, September 22,Ā for a Staff Professional Development Day.
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Wednesday, September 23, is a 1-hour Early Out Wednesday.Ā CFMS will dismiss at 2:30.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for parent-teacher conferences on Monday!Ā Attending conferences helps strengthen the partnership between families and educators to help ensure every Cardinal has the support they need to succeed.
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The Scholastic Book Fair gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school.Ā All CFMS students are invited to attend our Book Fair now through September 23.
Get them prepared by visiting theĀ CFMS Book FairĀ page, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. Itās gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever!
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The ATLAS Interim Assessment is coming up the week of September 28āOctober 2! Every lesson, assignment, and opportunity to practice helps to prepare our students for success. Encourage your child to pay attention, participate, ask questions, complete their work, and review what they have learned.Ā
During testing week, support your child's success by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, arrive on time, read each question carefully, use their scratch paper, and do their best ā even when the questions are challenging! Remember: we have been training for this, and now itās time to run our race!Ā
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The CKH character trait for September is empathy.Ā Ā Empathy means trying to understand how someone else feels and seeing things from their point of view.Ā |
Please wear your house colors each Wednesday.Ā |
Breakfast begins at 7:20 AM. Students should arrive to school by 7:45 AM to allow plenty of time to travel to class before the first bell rings at 7:55 AM. Please arrive on time and ready to learn!
Afternoon dismissal begins at 3:30 PM. Families, please remind your student to go to the appropriate location during afternoon car and bus dismissal. To ensure everyone leaves using the correct method home, students must all be in the right place.
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Tuesday, September 22
- No School - Staff PD Day
- Mini Cheer Camp | 4:00-5:30 PM | CFHS Multipurpose Building
Wednesday, September 23
- 1-Hour Early Out
- Mini Cheer Camp | 4:00-5:30 PM | CFHS Multipurpose Building
Thursday, September 24
- Mini Cheer Camp | 4:00-5:30 PM | CFHS Multipurpose Building
Friday, September 25
- Cardinal Community Tailgate | 5:30 PM
- Mini Cheer Performance | Pregame
See the Cardinal Athletics section below for weekly athletic events.
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CFSD Flu Clinics:
- October 6: CFHS & ECEC
- October 8: IIS & CFMS
- October 15: FES
- Flu Forms for the CFMS flu clinic were passed out at lunch on Monday. Flu forms and FERPA forms are due back by Monday October 5, 2026, to Nurse Dean.
October 13-16:
October 19-23:
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Tuesday, September 22
- 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball at Texarkana ā 5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23Ā
- Cross Country at Nashville ā 9:00 AM
Thursday, September 24
- 7th, 8th, and 9th-Grade Football at Hot Springs Lakeside ā 5:00 PM.Ā Tickets will be sold onlineĀ and at the gates. Tickets may be printed or downloaded on a phone and scanned in at the door.Ā
(Clear bag policy is in effect at all CFSD athletic venues.)
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ā¹ļøĀ Clear Bag Policy:Ā Only approved clear bags and clutch bags no larger than 4.5ā x 6.5ā are permitted. Backpacks, purses, coolers, fanny packs, cinch bags, camera bags, computer bags, and other oversized bags are prohibited. View the fullĀ Clear Bag PolicyĀ for details.
š«Food and Drinks:Ā No outside food or drinks, including tumblers, are permitted.
š«Ā Pets:Ā Only registered service animals are allowed.
š„Ā Fan Conduct:Ā Students in grades Kā5 must be supervised by an adult at all times. All home and visiting students are expected to behave appropriately. Adults and students may be removed for fighting, disrespectful behavior, or possession of prohibited items. Students must be picked up within 20 minutes after the event ends.
Thank you for supporting our Cardinals and helping us promote good sportsmanship!
Questions or concerns should be directed to CFSD Athletic Director Chris Coker at ccoker@cfcards.net.
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Make plans to cheer on our Cardinal student-athletes this season! All Fall Sports schedules are now available online on the Cardinal Athletics page.
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Small choices create big growth. This week, challenge yourself to learn something new, show kindness, encourage someone, or keep going when something feels difficult. Every positive choice moves you one step closer to becoming your best self.
What will you do this week to become 1% better? Have a great week, Cardinals!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Classroom concerns should always be shared with your child's teacher first.
You can reach out to CFMS administrators in the following ways:
- (870) 836-9361
- kadavis@cfcards.net
- www.cfms.cfsd.k12.ar.us
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