Thanks to all who made the back to school nights such a huge success. A special thank you goes out to Leslie Brockway, who produced our Student Directory this year. The directory keeps communications flowing among families in our school community, and we very much appreciate Leslie's hard work.

Last spring a parent satisfaction survey was sent out to all CMS families. If you are interested in the results, you can access them on the Concord Public Schools website (www.concordpublicschools.net). We are happy to report that most parents (86%-93.5%) rated the middle schools as good to excellent.

Important Dates to Remember

Brown bag lunch (BYO) with Principal Lynne Beattie 11:30-12:30 in the Peabody Forum
Wednesday, November 4th
Wednesday, December 2nd

Evening coffee with Principal Lynne Beattie from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Peabody Forum
Wednesday, November 4th

CMS Parent Education Series Please join us for the Parent Education Series sponsored by the PTG in conjunction with the Center for Parents and Teachers (CPT). The series will be held at the Peabody forum from 9:15- 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Each session will focus on a topic relevant to middle school parenting such as Internet safety, organizational issues, adolescent development and communication, and sleep needs in young adolescents. The sessions will be lead by a speaker who professionally specializes on a particular topic.

Organizing the Middle School Student with Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP
Thursday, October 29th Thursday, March 4th
Thursday, May 6th

AAA Donations
Thank you to those who have already contributed to the AAA fund. If you have not already received a letter, you will be getting one shortly asking for your support. Only with your support are we able to enhance our children's experience during their middle school years. Please feel free to call or email a PTG Board member if you have any questions or suggestions. Board members and their contact details are listed near the front of the CMS Directory.