New England League of Middle Schools has awarded CMS Eighth Grade Assistant Principal Melanie Faulkner with the A+ Administrator Award! NELMS seeks to honor administrators who value, understand, and support effective middle level education.

Criteria:

• Understands how young adolescents learn
• Champions middle level education by

\- actively promoting middle level education

\- building community support

\- recognizing middle level as a distinct entity of education

• Support and models effective middle level philosophy
• Encourages professional development in middle level best practices
• Provides leadership & supervision of effective instructional practices and student outcomes

Excursion Overview:

Eighth-grade students will travel to GBR's boathouse at Jackson's Landing in Durham, NH. All students will receive instruction from qualified coaches on land, covering proper rowing techniques, equipment handling (boats and oars), and what to expect on the water. Boats will launch with a combination of students and GBR volunteers, ensuring that each boat includes experienced athletes and coxswains.

The majority of the time will be spent on the water, where students will first learn to row in pairs before gradually progressing to groups of 4–6, with the potential to row in an eight-person boat depending on the group's skill progression. Coaches will introduce fun challenges designed to emphasize teamwork, body awareness, and critical thinking skills to develop strategy.\ Excursion Details:

• Dates: Friday, June 6th &  Monday, June 9th, 2025 (If interest exceeds 40 students, we will offer two separate excursion dates due to transportation capacity.)
• Departure Time: 8:20 AM (Period 2)
• Return Time: 1:20 PM (End of period 6)
• Lunch: A designated lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch or request a bagged lunch from the school cafeteria.
• **What to Bring? **A filled water bottle. Athletic attire and sneakers. Bring a change of clothes to leave at school in case a student gets wet.
• Waiver: Great Bay Rowing will provide a liability waiver for parents/guardians to sign.
• Swim Test Waiver: Parents/guardians must also sign a swim test waiver, acknowledging that their child meets the following requirements:
• The participant has demonstrated the ability to swim 100 yards and tread water or float for five minutes without a flotation device or external support.
• The participant completed the test wearing clothing similar to what they will wear while rowing (e.g., shirt, socks, shorts, or Lycra tights).
• Accessibility: Transportation and adapted equipment will be provided for students requiring additional support services.
• Cost: $0. Great Bay Rowing is volunteering its services to provide this exposure opportunity for CMS students.

Commitment & Expectations:

This form is for serious inquiries only. Students and parents/guardians are responsible for completing this form together. By completing the form, students acknowledge their commitment to attending this excursion. All participants must be in good academic standing, adhere to the CMS Code of Conduct & Behavior, and take responsibility for following up with their teachers regarding any missed assignments.

Form Submission Deadline: 4/21/25

Additional Questions

**CMS School Contact - **Eilleen Cuell ecuell@sau16.org

**Great Bay Rowing Director Contact- **Hallie Cheyne gbrcoach@gmail.com

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Get ready for an exciting spring season! 

CMS offers a variety of sports for students in grades 6-8.

Spring Sport Offerings:

• Boys Lacrosse (Grades 6-8)
• Girls Lacrosse (Grades 6-8)
• Softball (Grades 7-8) Try-out dates to be announced
• Baseball (Grades 7-8) Try-out dates to be announced
• Track & Field (Grades 6, 7 & 8)

Registration is now OPEN! Click here to sign up.\ Deadline: March 24, 2025\ How to Register: Parents and students must create an account on Final Forms to complete registration.

INFO & TICKETS LINK HERE

3 late buses will run from CMS to various locations throughout our district. Buses will depart CMS between 4:10 and 4:15. Buses may occasionally run late depending on circumstances beyond First Student's control.

Students will be required to sign in when they board the bus.

Students must be supervised by staff while at school awaiting the late bus. Supervision could include arranged after school help with a teacher or athletics coaches. Students may not stay after school without a purpose.

Bus stops are as follows:

BUS 1

Stratham Center@ top Bunker Hill

Newfields Store on Rte. 85

OLD Exeter HS/Gill St\ BUS 2

Firestation @ Court St. Exeter

Main St. School

Swasey Central in Brentwood\ BUS 3

Kensington Store on Rte. 150

5. Kingston Elem

See this morning's presentation to students by Mrs. Kathy Newcomb

Make sure to attend tonight's Blue Hawk 101 at EHS; starts at 6pm!

Please see new Route Bus 25