
Check out the CMS February Newsletter! https://bit.ly/3PUxUWm

Hear from a Crete Public Schools parent about what he's been learning in his adult education class for parents.
https://youtu.be/bTNsu5934Y0?si=nuroAP15GPLgnNo9

Planning for Summer 2025 is underway. We are currently seeking camp instructors. If you are interested in being a camp instructor, please use the QR code to submit your interest.


2025-2026 School Calendar is available. The 2025-2026 school calendar can be found on our website, under District calendar (printable).


Welcome to 2025! As we look to the start of our second semester, I wanted to remind everyone how we handle school closures. To learn more about school closures and how you will be notified in the event of a school closure, head to our website: https://bit.ly/cpsschoolclosures


Winter Break: No School 12/23/24 - 01/03/25. Offices are closed 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1. Staff return 1/3 Students return 1/6. Wishing everyone a fun and safe break!



Check out the CMS January Newsletter! https://bit.ly/49NGgrV

Dress Up Days


Congratulations to our November Cardinals of the Month!



CMS Choir Concert



The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Crete Middle School. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child about the excitement of bringing home new books. Hereβs everything you need to know about the book fair:
When: December 9-13, 2024; 7:45-4:00 (regular school hours)
Where: CMS LMC (library/media center)
Thereβs even more info on our schoolβs book fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cmslmc
While youβre there, set up a book fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the fair without cash.
You can also shop on-line and have everything shipped to your home. Free shipping on orders of $25 or more. Plus 25% of every online purchase during the fair directly benefits our school.
Thank you for supporting the Crete Middle School Book Fair.
Β‘La Feria del Libro de Scholastic llega a la Escuela Crete Middle School!
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conectarse con su hijo/a y compartir la emociΓ³n de llevar a casa nuevos libros. AquΓ tiene todo lo que necesita saber sobre la feria del libro:
CuΓ‘ndo: Del 9 al 13 de diciembre de 2024; de 7:45 a 4:00 (horario escolar regular)
DΓ³nde: Biblioteca/Centro de Medios de CMS (LMC)
Incluso hay mΓ‘s informaciΓ³n en la pΓ‘gina principal de la feria del libro de nuestra escuela: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cmslmc
Mientras estΓ© allΓ, configure una eWallet para la feria del libro, la cuenta de pago digital que permite a su hijo/a comprar libros en la feria sin necesidad de llevar efectivo.
TambiΓ©n puede comprar en lΓnea y recibir todo directamente en su hogar. EnvΓo gratis en pedidos de $25 o mΓ‘s. AdemΓ‘s, el 25% de cada compra en lΓnea durante la feria beneficia directamente a nuestra escuela.
Gracias por su apoyo a Crete Middle School Feria del Libro.
Permission to reproduce this item is granted by Scholastic Book Fairs. Β©2023 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. 2884450 F23 β’ 2903416


Join Kayla Spence and her team on Sunday, December 8 as they discuss the challenges of parent-child communication.



Snowball Dance- Friday, December 6th, 2024 @ CMS Commons, 6:00-9:00 pm
$5 for tickets- 7th and 8th graders only





Check out the CMS December Newsletter! https://bit.ly/3V7wvia

Reminder: No school for all students on Monday, November 18. Monday is a professional learning day for all staff. We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday, November 19.

Join us in honoring Bill Lorenz and his incredible 25 years of service! π
This Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4-6 PM, weβre hosting an open house at College Heights Country Club to celebrate Billβs commitment to our students, staff, and community through his work on the CPS Board of Education.
After 25 years of dedicated service, Bill announced his resignation from the Board on Monday. Letβs come together to show our appreciation for all he has done. Hope to see you there!


Congratulations to our October Cardinals of the Month!



Trick or Treat at Crete High School Commons until 7:00 PM !


Did You Know? A day of missed school is a lost opportunity for social development. By coming to school every day theyβre not sick, your child gains social skills that will land them their first job as an adult.
Time Management
Collaboration
Problem-Solving



October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we greatly appreciate ours! Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, families, and community. Go Cards!



