Monthly Archives: January 2013
Buy Your Tickets to the 6th Annual Daddy/Daughter Mother/Son Dance!
The 6th Annual Daddy/Daughter Mother/Son Dance is fast approaching! Tickets for the dance went on sale on January 14th, and are still available for purchase. To buy tickets please contact the elementary school in your area. The dance is located at Rankin Elementary School. Be sure to look below for the correct dates.
Dates:
Friday, February 8th, 2013 Dye & Randels Schools: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, February 9th, 2013 Dillon & Rankin Schools: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Price:
$20.00 per couple $3.00 per 2nd child
Photos and refreshments will also be available at the dance!
Download the flyer for a map to Rankin Elementary.
Don’t miss this chance to have a fun night out with your son or daughter!
Last Live Performance of “Quest for Quasi” is Set for Tonight
Don’t miss the last live performance of Quest for Quasi tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School.
Cost: $5 for students, and $6 for adults. Free admission for Seniors and children under 5.
CAMS Students Participate in “Tuesdays With…”
If it’s Tuesday, among GenNET participating districts in Genesee County that means it must be “Tuesdays With….” a specific career professional or specialist from any number of places in Genesee County.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 brought to students at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School, Grand Blanc Middle School-West and Carman-Ainsworth Alternative Education Woodland School a presentation from Forensic Science expert, Ms. Dawn Holcomb.
Ms. Holcomb, also an instructor at the Genesee Area Skill Center shared with over 75 students the nature of work of a forensic scientist using the GenNET ITV, two-way interactive television systems at each building. While students were in the room with Ms. Holcomb during the presentation, students were also LIVE () at Grand Blanc Middle School West and Carman-Ainsworth’s Woodland Alternative Education Sites.
Students were not only informed about how to plan for a career in Forensic Science, but were shown and interactive with artifacts from the field Ms. Holcomb brought with her for students to see first-hand.
The event took place during a short 60-minute “special event” opportunity for students at all sites, but as one student summarized before leaving, “This was the most useful, exciting thing I’ve learned about during the entire school year. I can’t wait to have a career in this field.”
It is the intention and goal of the “Tuesdays With…” program that when students are able to have first-hand engaging, relevant and useful experiences in school at the middle and high school level, their future educational programs have an opportunity to fall into place naturally before moving on to post-secondary education.
Rankin 4th and 5th Graders will Compete in Spelling Bee
Rankin 4th and 5th grade students will be competing for a spot in the C-A District Spelling Bee on Friday, January 18th. The 4th grade competition will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the 5th grade at 1:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to join us for this annual event. The Carman-Ainsworth District Spelling Bee will be held on Tuesday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. at Randels Elementary.
Good luck to all the students competing this on Friday!
NJHS Students Volunteer to Help a Local Family
NJHS middle school students volunteered their time to pack boxes of food, personal items, and school supplies for a local displaced high school family.
Buy Ad Space in the “All District Band and Orchestra Concert” Program
The 15thAnnual All District Band and Orchestra Concert is scheduled for May 6, 2013. Ad space is now available in the official program for the concert. Advertise your business and/or express a sentiment to your son, daughter, friends, or the band and orchestra in general. You may also customize your ad with pictures, artwork or clip art. Microsoft-compatible electronic files are preferred or a clean unfolded copy of your completed ad may be submitted. All ads must be received by March 22!
CAMS YouthQuest Program Invites Students to Join Odyssey of the Mind
The CAMS YouthQuest program formally invites all Carman Ainsworth Middle School students to join the Odyssey of the Mind team. What is Odyssey of the Mind you ask? Odyssey of the Mind is a regional and nation-wide problem solving competition sponsored by NASA. Participating students must use their critical thinking and engineering skills to present dramatic and technical performances, competing against other schools in the region for a chance to reach the State competition. Don’t miss your chance to show off your competitive skills!
If you are interested in joining YouthQuest’s Odyssey of the Mind team or would like more information, please contact Mr. Omar Jones in the CAMS YouthQuest office after school on Monday’s through Thursdays.
Sign Up for Adult & Community Education Courses Today
The Carman-Ainsworth community is ever growing, and we want to provide every opportunity possible for our community members to learn! We are offering adult enrichment, youth enrichment, high school education, and early childhood classes to the community.
Classes range from Digital Photography 101, How to Get the Most Out of Your Pension, Indoor Walking, Introduction to Computers, Career Enrichment, PreSchool, TLC Kiddie Campus, Adult/Alternative Education, and much more!
Keep the link to lifelong learning active and have fun doing it in the process!
Dye Elementary YouthQuest Openings!
There are currently some openings for new students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Students may pick up information in the main office. All applications must be filled out completely. Please note that an application does not guarantee a spot in the YouthQuest program. A return call will be made to confirm acceptance into the program.
Students are currently working with the theme Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We are studying how to build buildings, how not to catch the flu, and navigate new computer skills.
YouthQuest is a great opportunity to get students more involved, and excited about learning. Be sure to apply as soon as possible!
Congratulations to the CAHS Thespians!
The Michigan Thespian Festival took place at Saginaw Valley State University on November 30th and December 1st, 2012. Over the course of the two days, students and teachers are able to choose from 40-50 workshops in various areas of performance and technical theatre, compete in a variety of Individual events, audition for scholarships from colleges & universities and visit information booths and theatrical vendors. The following students distinguished themselves with the following awards:
Dahlia Kassel: Excellence in playwrighting
Alex Link: Excellence in acting monologues
Sierra McNeal: Excellence in solo musical
Taylor Brooks: Excellence in solo musical
Kila Johnson: Excellence in acting monologues
Kila Johnson: Superior in solo dance performance was offered scholarships from Rochester College and the University of Findlay.
Michaela Nogaj & Sierra McNeal: Superior in duet musical performance
Michaela Nogaj: Superior in solo musical performance was offered scholarships from Eastern Michigan University, Central Michigan University, University of Findlay, Siena Height University
CA students were offered $39,500 in scholarships through their participation in this event. Congratulations to all of our students who participated and instructor Delynne Miller!