Dear CSAMS Families,
The CSAMS advisory program is a purposefully structured innovation designed to provide students with personal and academic support during their formative Middle School years. The Advisory teacher's primary initiative is to build a strong, trusting relationship with each student. The Advisory program is essential to supporting and nurturing whole child development which is one of the core philosophies of CSA District. From emotional well-being to academic success, CSAMS Advisory teachers are dedicated to teaching students the skills they need to know themselves, like themselves, and be comfortable being themselves.
One of the key components of our Advisory program is to help students develop essential life skills, such as communication, time management, and goal-setting. Advisory time often includes activities aimed at improving social and emotional learning (SEL) which encourages students to express their feelings and navigate peer relationships in healthy ways. By focusing on SEL, the program prepares students for the social construct of Middle School while also equipping them with tools to manage stress and conflict.
Another important aspect of the Advisory program is its role in promoting academic success. CSAMS Advisory teachers monitor students' academic progress by helping them set achievable goals and offering strategies to improve performance. This guidance often extends to organizational skills and study habits, which are essential as students transition from Elementary to Middle School, where academic expectations increase significantly. Aside from monitoring progress, Advisory teachers prepare all reporting documents and meet with parents at least twice a year for Comprehensive Student Reviews.
Finally, Advisory teachers provide a conduit between their Advisory students and their families, and our school. This is accomplished by regularly communicating with parents and guardians to be sure they are informed about their child's progress and any potential concerns. This relationship between family and school fosters a sense of community and support, helping to create a holistic approach to students’ development. It also ensures that students feel more connected to the school, knowing they have an advocate who loves and understands them!
In partnership with you,
Dina M Barnaby
Click HERE to to register for full session.
Click HERE to register for drop in session on October 24th (CSR Day- No School).
Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at the Brighton Pickleball Club. CSAMS Physical Education teacher, Angie Watts, will also be there to help chaperone. A few parent volunteers are also needed each week. If you have any questions or are interested in chaperoning please contact her at awatts@csaschool.org.
It’s that time of year again. Applications for testing for our Academically Gifted Clusters for Navigator, Voyager, Explorer and Middle School students are due October 24th. The form can be downloaded HERE or picked up at the information wall board in the front hall at CSA or from the Middle School office.
Please return the completed form to the Student and Family Office at CSA or the Middle School office. Testing began this month and will continue through early December. Identified cluster students need not reapply and "watch" students from Fall 2024 will automatically be tested.
Middle School Student Government is sponsoring our first Activity Night of the year. The Activity Night will be Thursday, October 30th from 4:00pm-5:30pm. It is sure to be a "Spooktacular" evening! Join us in your favorite school appropriate Halloween costume, regular clothes, or uniform as we celebrate the fall. We will have snacks, music, games, and most importantly....fun!
In the upcoming weeks, please be on the look out for more information from your child's advisory teacher including a way to sign up to volunteer at Activity Night or to donate something to make this evening a success! There will be a pre-pay option of $5, otherwise the cost is $7 at the door.
Snack Shack will be available on Fridays at CSAMS. Items such as Granola Bars, Cheez-Its, Frito Lay Chips, Welch's Fruit Snack, and more will be offered for sale to students and staff. Prices range from $0.50 - $3.00 per item.
CSAMS Snack Shack is a fundraiser for our Athletics Programs. Each athletic program has the opportunity to donate goods or time to help raise funds for their individuals group needs. For more information on Athletic Department Fundraising through Triple S Boosters Non-Profit please click HERE.
