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Thursday, September 01, 2011 11:10:00 PM

BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO ALL THE MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE WILD THINGS!!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING SHOW!!! The original production written and directed by Alex Cobb, based on "Romeo and Juliet” and "West Side Story" debuted last week at Cloonan Middle School. The Wild Things was a new story of love, passion and a will to survive and was set in the 19th century, with a modern day twist. Two rival gangs were fighting over the right to claim the "junkyard" and their territory and one young lady (our Maria) was fighting for a place in Romeo's heart.  Thank you to everyone that helped bring this show to life!  This impressive and memorizing show will forever leave a lasting impression in our memory. Please click on "Play Production" to see more photos from the play.


CALLING ALL CLOONAN ARTISTS

We are looking for great artists to design a poster for Diversity Day! This poster should represent diversity, culture, and what that means to you. It should display the official date of Diversity Day: June 6, 2012. Also, please title it Diversity Day and include your name and homeroom on the back.

You can draw, paint, sketch, design on computer, or whatever you like!   Example Image: DUE: FRIDAY MAY 11th.  Great Prizes For The Top Designs!


CFES: Cloonan Middle School, School of Distinction

"The need for College For Every Student (CFES) is greater today than ever."  Please take a moment to view the CFES website, its various resources, and the Cloonan students featured on the website.

 

 

THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

SPEF took 35 students from the Stamford Mentoring Program at Cloonan Middle School on a field trip to the Mill River Park.  They were met at the park by mentors and students in Dr. Monica Miller’s Service Learning Class.  This is was the third activity Dr. Miller’s class has participated in with students in the Mentoring Program this semester.  One of the UConn students, Cindy Newman, sent a thoughtful description of what the day meant to her.

In all, we had about 60 people working on a variety of projects to beautify the park.  Staff from the Mill River Collaborative spoke to the group before the work started about the history of the park, the scope of the long term project and the importance of keeping the park area  clean in order to bring birds, fish and wildlife back into their natural habitat.  They did a great job of coordinating the various projects and making sure our volunteers had all the tools they needed.  Our friend Christina Chiarelli, from ItsRelevant.com, was on hand to capture the spirit of the day.

 

 Cloonan Celebrates it's Odyssey Of the Mind Champions!

 

At the CT State Odyssey of the Mind competition, Saturday, March 31, in Bristol, 186 teams from 38 towns across Connecticut competed to attend the World Finals! We Congratulate the Cloonan team as 1st place winners they qualify for the World Finals in Ames, Iowa May 23 – 26! Check out the Odyssey for information on a wonderful creative activity for students!


 
 

 

 

    

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

 

From The Principal's Desk 

Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:20:00 PM

 

What is our School Improvement Plan?

Every year each of the Stamford Public Schools develops a unique plan for targeting and improving student achievement. These plans are developed in alignment with the Strategic District Improvement Plan which has been submitted to the state. Here is Cloonan's SIP along with remarks which I made to the Board of Education Curriculum Committee at their meeting on November 15. As we go through the year this plan will be adjusted as necessary based on data we develop from our students' performance. 

 

What is Efficacy and how does it apply to my child?

Efficacy is an important part of the work we do to develop our young people. It is also important that we know and understand your point of view as parents on this important concept. We have been provided a survey for Parents to help us understand what we do and how the work is perceived. Please participate in this online survey by following the hyperlink. Here are instructions for completing the survey. Thank you.

 

 

My Entry Plan for the 2011-12 School Year.

Here is a partial roadmap to how I intend to lead our work in the coming year.

 

2011 - 2012 School Year Calendar 

Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:17:00 PM
The new school year calendar is here.
 

Cloonan PTO and News of Interest 

Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:16:00 PM

America the Beautiful Essay Contest!

This essay contest is a wonderful opportunity for students!  Students could win a free NOOK Tablet, have their essay published in an eBook, earn a trip to Washington, D.C, and even receive a $10,000 college scholarship!  To find out more click HERE.

 The Westhill High School Band and Color Guard.

Welcome graduating Cloonan musicians, dancers, and cheerleaders to join us this fall!  Be part of a championship program! Make friends! Have fun! Build your resume! For any questions please contact Beth Gerson, Band Parents Association President at pbgerson@hotmail.com or (203) 961-9461.

CLOONAN'S E-BOOK ACCESS

Cloonan is now offering access to a variety of e-books.  This 21st century reading is a great way to help support our scholars' educational success.  When you access the page, through this link, you must enter a username and password.  The username is Cloonan and the password is Bulldog. 

CALENDAR AND IMPORTANT DATES

2011-2012 End of Year Calendar and summary of important dates (including moving up and graduation ceremonies). 

NEWS OF INTEREST

Please click the link below to read a letter from Dr. Hamilton about the removal of Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB, also known as “pink slime”) from SPS school cafeterias. http://stamfordpublicschools.org/filestorage/64/94/4670/LFTB_removal_letter_3.28.12_staff.pdf

CFES

College For Every Student.  Please take a moment to view the CFES website, its various resources, and the Cloonan students featured on the website.

SUPER CHARGE YOUR CLASSROOM

Visit this website and see the incredible things other teachers and coaches are doing with the Khan Academy right now. They are committed to providing top-tier resources to coaches. Free. Always. Comprehensive data and meaningful analytics are only the beginning.

Cloonan Spiritwear

Show your Cloonan spirit! Order your spiritwear today!  Click here for details in spanish.

 

Click here to find out how you can donate to the Cloonan PTO and help our school!

 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES 

Sunday, August 21, 2011 10:15:00 PM

May 11 - Progress Reports Mailed Home

May 16 - Early Release (Pizza Sales)
May 24 - Spring Musical - Band, Chorus, Strings (6:30 p.m)
May 26 - Glee Club Performance at the Palace Theater with the African Children's Choir
May 27 - Memorial Day - Marching Band performance
May 29 – Soundwaters Coastal Tide Trip – 8th Grade Blue House
May 30, Wed – Soundwaters Coastal Tide Trip – 8th Grade Gold House
May 30 - 6th Grade Ambassadors visit - Westover, Stillmeadow, Roxbury 9 - 1:30
May 31 - 6th Grade Ambassadors visit - Hart 12:30 - 1:30
May 31 to June 1 - 8th Grade Boston Trip

June 11 - 6th Grade to Holiday Hill

June 12 - 7th Grade to Holiday Hill

June 14 - 8th Grade to Lake Compounce

 
 
 
 
 

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Odyssey of the Mind

Cloonan Odyssey of the Mind  team was recognized for their 1st Place win!!

Odyssey Of the Mind Champions!

Spelling Bee Champs

Cloonan Wrestling

Cloonan middle school wrestling championship tournament, Cloonan tied for 2nd place with Rippowam!!!   Five of the Cloonan wrestlers are now city champions in their respective weight class.

Cloonan Takes a Stand

Cloonan’s Anti-Bullying Pledge

I’m doing this for the better

Today and tomorrow

I know bullying is wrong

I won’t sit there and watch

I can’t bear anymore

I know that together we can stop this

I can make a change

Make a difference

And be a leader

In my life, bullying is not ok

Bullying is bad

Bullying hurts, I can stop it

Next time, I will

Smile at a stranger, Say a kind word

Make a new friend

And, make Cloonan a Bully-Free Zone.

A careless word may kindle strife,

a cruel word may wreck a life.

It only takes a minute to cause hurt,

but sometimes a life time to repair.

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Students' Pledge

STUDENTS' PLEDGE

SAID WITH YOUR HAND OVER YOUR HEART:

       

I am a work in PROGRESS.

I’m not done LEARNING and

I’m not done GROWING.

I can get SMART and IMPROVE.

Being “smart” is not a gift but a REWARD,

If I WORK HARD and DON’T GIVE UP.

I will not fear MISTAKES.

I will ask for HELP today so that tomorrow,

I will be a STRONGER, more CONFIDENT person.

I BELIEVE in ME.

            

                        Author  - Ms. Martin -

                                                 

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