Corona Foothills Middle School

As we approach the new year, it reminds us of all of the memories we have of the beginning of the school year and how they all seem like they happened SO long ago. Don't miss out on your opportunity to order a yearbook so that you can keep those memories fresh! Order online today at https://www.balfour.com/arizona/corona/corona-foothills-middle-school and click on the Yearbook link. Thank you and have a super holiday break!

Don't forget! This Thursday is the Big WEB Holiday Party!!!

Last Chance 19 December 2023 Q3 Sports registrations have been extended until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! Please visit the CFMS Website (or check your email) to get detailed information on Q3 sports offered and registration/payment instructions for sport under the "ATHLETICS" button. If you have questions or concerns you can contact Mr. Steiner and Mrs. Dillard at 520-879-3502

CFMS 6th Graders & WEB Leaders WEB HOLIDAY PARTY! Holiday cookie decorating, games, music, crafts, and hot chocolate. This is a free event for all CFMS 6th graders and WEB Leaders Thursday, December 21st from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the CFMS Courtyard!

Don't miss out on our WINTER DANCE! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the CFMS Courtyard Sponsored by NJHS Wristbands for admittance are $4 and snacks range from $1 to $2. Wristbands can be purchased at the front office before and after school and during lunches all week!

Do you have memories of CFMS during the 2023/24 school year? Want to preserve those memories? If so, it's time to order your yearbook. Order yours today for $30 All sales are online at balfour.com Click on the yearbook heading and buy your yearbook. Simply follow the prompts from there!

VAIL COMPUTER SCIENCE NIGHT 12/4/2023 @ MMHS 5-7 PM Answering the “CS” Call: Coding Competition Calling all Coders, Robotics Enthusiasts, and Computer Scientists! This year we will be hosting a Coding Competition at Vail School District’s Computer Science Night! The competition is to use code in some way to create a game, art, coded presentation, music, or even an app that relates to our theme: Answering the Call. Answering the Call: Imagine education as a big adventure where teachers and students work together to help their communities and make the world a better place. "Answering the Call" in education means that everyone, including kids like you, can play a part in making a difference! What can I use to code my project? Art: Code.org, Scratch, Scratch JR Game: Scratch, Scratch JR App: Scratch Robot: Edison Bot, Microbit, Mbot, VexRobotics These are suggestions. Feel free to use other tools or programs. Who will score the projects? Guest judges from STEM fields What should the final product look like? Be as creative as you would like! Feel free to print your code, print the artwork, bring in the robot, or showcase your code on a phone or Chromebook. *You will need to provide your own equipment. If you will need a Chromebook on display and do not have access to one, please email [email protected]

Please feel free to give toys that you collect to our drivers and monitors who service your school. Of course, all are welcome to drop off their toys at our Transportation lobby; we love seeing our students and their families, district staff and community members!

Teacher Appreciation Celebration December 8th, 4PM-10PM Arby's Old Vail Road VUSD Kiddos and families- come eat and get a free raffle ticket to win a prize for your favorite teacher! Wear your school shirt to get an extra raffle ticket! The 5 schools with the highest percentage of participation will have all staff members entered into a drawing to win FREE ARBY'S FOR A YEAR!!!! COME SEE DUSTY FROM TUCSON ROADRUNNERS 4-5PM *A portion of he sales for the evening will go back to Vail School District Foundation to support our VUSD students & staff.

All families are invited to our annual CS Night on December 4 from 5:00-7:00pm at Mica Mountain High School. This free family event will have hands-on activities, demonstrations, and special guests from computer science fields.

PTSA Second Annual Color Run a Smashing Success! Congratulations to our top advisory base classes for highest participation: 6th Grade - Mr. Williams 7th Grade - Mrs. Morgan 8th Grade - Mrs. Diehl PTSA Raised $9,499. Thank you for your amazing support. Congratulations to our top fundraisers: Jiana Zimmerman Evelyn Tosseth Sean Gora

The holiday season is quickly approaching. Many families in our community have severe financial needs and the added expenses of the holiday season cause additional stress and struggles. CFMS has opportunities for you to help support the families in need in our community and help bring a smile to a child’s face during the holiday season. Partner with Corona Foothills Middle School to help support families in need during the holiday season by signing up to purchase gifts for a child, gift cards, or wrapping supplies: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4CAFAF2AA1F49-45775683-cfms Questions? Please contact Briggette Evans, CFMS School Counselor [email protected]

Your immediate help is appreciated! It is Federal Impact Aid time again! Please ensure Vail receives the federal money it deserves because of your service! Designed to assist local school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt Federal Property by the District, Federal Impact Aid supports local school districts with concentrations of children who have parents/guardians in the uniformed services or parents/guardians employed on eligible Federal Properties. Each year, the Vail School District receives these funds simply by having parents and guardians take the survey. Even if guardians are not in the groups listed above, it is important to fill out the form and send it in with your student!

​Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse, and renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. For more information, you can visit the official Red Ribbon Week​ page!

Corona Foothills FALL FESTIVAL TOMORROW, FRIDAY October 20th - 5:30-8:30 PM 16075 S. Houghton Rd Inflatables – Games – Music – Food Trucks – Costume Contest Wristbands required for those under 18. Wristbands cost $10. Additional wristbands within the same family cost $5. Tickets have been on sale all week in the CFMS Front Office. Don't worry if you haven't gotten yours yet, tickets will also be available at the gate. Cash or Check only.

It's Federal Impact Aid time and Corona Foothills is looking to get 100% of our households to submit their Federal Impact Aid online. It is a very quick and simple process that provides our school with a significant amount of funding from the Federal Government! You will be receiving an email tomorrow Wednesday, October 18th from the Vail School District, including a link to click to access the Federal Impact Aid for through your Parent Powerschool. We kindly ask that you please complete the form online and feel free to reach out to Mrs. Dillard at 879-3502 if you need assistance with logging into your PowerSchool account or need help filling out the online form. Thank you in advance for your time and supporting CFMS!

Fall Festival is this Friday! We are in need of donations for the Cake Walk. If you are able to donate, we would greatly appreciate it as we are excited to make this event a success with the help of our generous community! Simply use the link to select the baked good item that you would like to donate and bring them to the front office by noon on Friday, October 20th. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4CA8AC2FABFC1-45070920-fall We are excited for the fun and festivities that the Fall Festival will bring to our community and would like to thank those of you who have donated your resources and time to help with the Fall Festival, we appreciate you!

Corona Foothills FALL FESTIVAL October 20th - 5:30-8:30 PM 16075 S. Houghton Rd Inflatables – Games – Music – Food Trucks – Costume Contest Wristbands required for those under 18. Wristbands cost $10. Additional wristbands within the same family cost $5. Tickets on sale the week of 10/16 in the CFMS Front Office. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Cash or Check only.

Tomorrow - Wednesday 20 September - Blue Team 07:50 - 6th Grade 08:40 - 8th Grade 09:30 - 7th Grade Friday 22 September - Gold Team 07:50 - 6th Grade 08:40 - 8th Grade 09:30 - 7th Grade We hope to see you there!

September 19, 2023 Dear Parents: On Wednesday, September 20th, Corona Foothills and Sycamore will have a practice lockdown drill. Safety procedures will be reviewed with students prior to the drill. During the drill, students will remain in their classroom under the supervision of their teacher. Student safety will always remain our top priority. It is important for Corona Foothills and Sycamore to periodically practice safety drills so our staff and students are prepared in the event of an emergency. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Respectfully, Margaret Steuer Principal Corona Foothills Middle School Ken Graff Principal Sycamore Elementary School 520-879-2504