Clark Lane Connects
GLOW: Many students have improved their daily attendance by arriving to school on time while others continue their stride of being on time, prepared and ready to learn. Thank you for your commitment to your educational growth!
GROW: We want everyone to do their best to be “risk takers” in education daily! Ask the challenging questions, volunteer to share, and be courageous by advocating through your words.
Hello CLMS Parents and Guardians!
As we spring into Trimester 3, we would like to remind all CLMS community members to remember your goals as you continue to do your best work through your actions and efforts, think about your “grows” by learning from the choices you make, and celebrate your “glows” by taking the time to reflectonthosegreatmoments;bothwithinandaroundyou!!!
Please enjoy this month’s collaboration of information and be sure to contact any of us if you have a question, concern, or comment.
Thank you for all your support!
Mr. Sachs & Mrs. Howard
REMINDER for ALL STUDENTS!
Bring your school-issued device with you to school EVERY DAY!
Be sure to charge your device or bring your charger with you! Also, don’t forget to bring a refillable water bottle with you to school daily!
Thank you for your attention!
Clark Lane Middle School April 2025 Clark Lane Middle School
Main Office, Press 1
Report Absence, Press 2
Or email: CLMS-Attend@waterfordschools.org
Nurse (Health Office), Press 3
School Counseling Office, Press 4
Assistant Principal, Press 5
To reach teachers by email: first initial, followed by last name @waterfordschools.org
For example: lhietala@waterfordschools.org
To view Clark Lane’s staff directory:
Mon., April 14 – Fri., April 18 – School Holiday, No School
Tues., April 29 – Thurs., May 1 – SBA testing week (more info to follow)
Tomeka K. Howard Assistant Principal
James M. Sachs Principal
Clark Lane Middle School…
Connecting with Parents
April 2025
Reminder from the Attendance Office
You may be asking, “What can I use the clms-attend@waterfordschools.org address for ?” Let’s take a look!
If you want to notify us that the student will be
❖ Late, due to appointment or otherwise
❖ Out sick
❖ Leaving early, for appointment or otherwise
❖ On vacation or out for another specific reason
If you have a medical note for your student’s absence(s) to share with us.
If your student would like to take a different bus with a friend or get off at a different stop on their regular bus.
❖ All bus requests must be in writing
Thank you all for your attention to this!
Drop off Procedures/Times
Parents may drop off students no sooner than 7:15am. Students wait in the cafeteria before proceeding to Homeroom. Students who arrive after 8 am MUST be signed in at the Main Office (in the back of the building) by a parent/guardian. Please accompany your student into the building.
Early Dismissal Procedure
We ask that you make every attempt to NOT dismiss your student after 2:15 pm, unless a note was given in the morning. It is a disruption to the end of the school day and traffic management.
Did you know…April is Arab American Heritage Month? This year’s theme is Arab American Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. For resources or to find out more, click the code.
Clark Lane Middle School…
Connecting with Parents
April 2025
CLMS Community,
On-time arrival at school is an important part of starting the school day on the right track. Class time missed is disruptive to your child’s learning as they miss valuable instruction. In addition, late arrivals to class are disruptive to the learning of other students in the classroom.
Tardy to school is an arrival after 7:50 am. Tardies are calculated within each trimester. Our current school policy states that 5 Tardies= 1 Detention. This means that for every five tardies, a student could receive a detention. That is why it is pertinent to communicate with our office regarding your child and any concerns that could impact their arrival to school on time.
We understand that at times, there can be circumstances which may make it difficult for some students to come to school on time and on a regular basis. Please reach out to your student’s school counselor or Assistant Principal, Mrs. Howard. They will be happy to assist you in any way that they can.
Contact Information:
● CLMS-Attend@waterfordschools.org
● Main Office: 860-443-2837
● Link: CLMS Attendance Overview
Additionally, here are direct links to some important information regarding attendance and tardies.
PowerSchool Access:
https://www.waterfordschools.org/parents_family/information/powerschool_parent_portal
WPS Website: https://www.waterfordschools.org/home
Clark Lane Middle School Handbook: https://www.waterfordschools.org/parents_family/information/powerschool_parent_portal
BOE Policy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKG2vz1ETjyXRaWpnMFsEjMuOBNeUII4/view
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Clark Lane Middle School…
Connecting with Parents
April 2025
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Misplaced something? Think you left it at school? Check the LOST & FOUND table in Clark Lane’s cafeteria!
Wondering how your student is doing in his/her classes? Curious what grades your student has? Is your student coming to class prepared? Is your student missing assignments? Not completing assigned work? Be sure to check PowerSchool for comments. For most teachers, this is their means of daily, sometimes weekly communication.
For help logging in to PowerSchool, check out the page on our website shared here:
Clark Lane Middle School…
Connecting with Parents
ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS
While we welcome students to stay after school for games and competitions that take place at Clark Lane Middle School, there are rules in place that must be followed for the safety of all.
Students who stay after school:
● MUST REPORT to cafeteria and sign-in.
● MUST stay in the cafeteria until released to Fieldhouse or Old Gym.
● MUST stay in DESIGNATED GAME AREA during entire game/competition.
● Cannot leave and return to school (unless picked up by parent at parent pick-up).
● MUST LEAVE PROMPTLY AT THE END OF THE GAME.
There is NO WANDERING and students are not allowed to enter classrooms.
Students should also be following all directions of the chaperones/adults in charge.
Violation of the above rules will result in disciplinary consequences.
Thank you for supporting our school rules and expectations!
REMINDER
All teachers at Clark Lane Middle School have extra help days. Help days are generally on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays due to the availability of late buses.
If your student needs extra help, wants to retake an assessment, or would just like extra support in a specific class, have your student reach out to his/her teacher(s)! We’re here to help!
Clark Lane Middle School…
Connecting with Parents
April 2025
Did you know…National Library Week is celebrated annually in April and is a time to recognize the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in communities? This year, National Library Week is celebrated April 6-12. We at Clark Lane Middle School want to recognize and thank Ms. Goldberg for all her hard work in our school library! Thank you for all you do!
Clark Lane Middle School Celebrates National Assistant Principal Week
April 7-11th
Thank you, Mrs. Howard!
National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025, is week to recognize the significant role Assistant Principals play in the overall academic achievement of students nationwide. Mrs. Howard’s dedication and commitment to Clark Lane Middle School is truly amazing. Thank you for being outstanding!
Happy National Assistant Principal Week!
On April 22, 2025, we want to say THANK YOU to all our school bus drivers, not only for School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, but for every single day they safely get our students to and from school! Did you know…every day, 484,041 school buses transport more than 27 million school children in the United States? And, school bus traffic laws exist in all 50 states of the United States! Who knew?
We want to thank all our bus drivers for all you do for the students of Waterford!
Help all of us at Clark Lane Middle School Say Thank You
to all of our wonderful paraeducators!
Paraprofessionals work extremely hard every day to support students & teachers! We are so grateful for their service in our schools!
Officially, National Paraeducator Day is celebrated on April 2, 2025; however, we celebrate our paras every day at Clark Lane Middle School!
Let’s give a round of applause to all of our Administrative Professionals at Clark Lane who help to keep the school running smoothly every day! This year, Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated on Wednesday, April 23 this year and is a day to recognize and celebrate the work of secretaries, administrative assistants and other office professionals for their contributions to the workplace. At Clark Lane Middle School, we know we couldn’t get through our day without the help of our wonderful administrative assistants!
Please help us thank them and show them our appreciation!
Thank you to Mrs. Rochester, Ms. Hietala and Ms. Thivierge for all you do for our school!
Connecting Community
Connecting Community
The Waterford Lancers App is the best source for the latest news, schedules, scores and rosters. Follow every team for CLMS & WHS in one mobile app!
1. Get the app!
2. Make sure you "Allow Notifications" when you download the app.
3. Sign into the app with your cell number and complete a very brief account profile.
4. Click on the teams page and tap on icons to follow/unfollow teams for notifications!
See you at the games!
Connecting Community
Free Summer Sailing Program
The Niantic Bay Sailing Academy (NBSA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based at the Niantic Bay Yacht Club in Niantic, CT. We offer a 4 or 8 week summer program (June 23 – August 15) providing instruction for ages 6 – 17. All abilities are welcomefrom beginner sailors to those who seek more competitive racing. Classes meet several times per week for several hours depending on ability. Participants must be able to swim and pass a swim test before they can begin sailing. Boats are provided. Full or partial scholarships for the 4 or 8 week program are available to students throughout Southeastern CT. We are especially seeking local youth who may not have otherwise been exposed to sailing, a sport which offers camaraderie, fun, competition and the development of lifelong skills. The Niantic Bay Yacht Club (NBYC) has been a leader in junior sailing nationally and internationally for over 50 years. Sailors from NBYC’s Junior Program have gone on to compete in high school, collegiate, national, and world competitions as well as the America’s Cup. Equally important are the countless young men and women who have taken their experiences at NBYC and gone on to make sailing a lifelong passion, whether it be cruising, competitive racing, day sailing, or just enjoying the outdoors on the water. For more information about junior sailing or sailing lessons for adults (or to register without the scholarship) go to www.NianticSailing.org.
Connecting Community
Connecting Community
Connections…on & off the field
@ Clark Lane Middle School
Dear Clark Lane Families & Students:
April 2025
Spring track & field registration is now open and is available to all CLMS 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. First practice begins on Tuesday, April 8th. As in previous years, there may be a cap placed on the total number of students allowed on the CLMS track team. This measure is essential to ensure that each participant receives the necessary supervision and instruction to excel in their athletic endeavors. Please understand that while we strive to accommodate as many students as possible, there are practical limitations that we must consider. Priority for registration will be given to 8th graders as much as possible. It's important to note that not all students may be able to attend away meets due to registration numbers and available resources. For track information, please see the information on the CLMS website: Track & Field Information. Practices will be held after school until 3:45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Fridays after school until 4:30pm. General sports information is also available in our CLMS Newsletter.
Clark Lane Middle School sports registration can only be done online through our partner company, ArbiterSports: CLMS Track & Field Registration Link. Our track & field coaches are Dan Landeck and Chris Gamble. Coach Landeck can be reached at dlandeck@waterfordschools.org with any additional questions. Please note that a current physical examination is required to be on file with us BEFORE participation in interscholastic athletics at CLMS. Physicals are currently valid for 13 months. Athletes must have medical clearance (as verified by the school nurse) and parental permission. Please contact the nurse’s office at 860.443.2837, or emccaffrey@waterfordschools.org if you have any questions or concerns. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide a positive experience for all participants. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CLMS track team registration or participation, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Coach Landeck.
Sincerely,
Chris Landry - Director of Athletics & Student Activities
Connecting with Clark Lane Middle School’s
School Counseling Office
April 2025
On March 19, 7th grade students at Clark Lane Middle School participated in Career Day. We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank you to all our presenters from the community who shared information about their careers with our 7th grade students on that day! Without your participation and willingness to share your expertise with our students, this day would not be possible!
Special thank you to Grade 7 School Counselor, Mrs. Lloyd, for all her hard work and for making this event possible for our seventh graders. What a great day!
Need to see your counselor?
Stop in the School
Counseling Office and set up an appointment with Ms. Hietala, the new Guidance & Attendance management Administrative Assistant.
School Counselors Help
Parents by . . .
● Exploring ways to help your child succeed
● Improving parent to child communications
● Supporting home to school connections
● Understanding your middle school child
● Navigating the middle school environment
We’re help to help!
State (SBA) testing will take place from April 29thMay 1st. Students are reminded to: Get a good night’s sleep! Eat a good breakfast! Bring your charged Chromebook with you every day! Please do not schedule non-emergency appointments during this timeframe as students will then have to miss class time upon their return for make ups!!! Thank you!
Health Office
MakingHealthyConnectionsbetweenhomeandschool April 2025
Note from the Health Office
National Stress Awareness Month is observed in April.
Purpose: To raise awareness about the causes and effects of stress and to encourage healthy coping mechanisms.
History: It has been recognized every April since 1992.
Focus: The month provides opportunities for open conversations about the impact of stress on daily lives and encourages sharing stories and resources
Here are some stress busters:
❖ Get out of the house and take a walk!
❖ Use your network - reach out to family and friends!
❖ Lean on a furry friend! Pets may help reduce stress!
❖ Sleep tight! Set up a regular bedtime and wake up time.
❖ Put your mind to it! Explore mindfulness!
❖ Work it out! Regular physical activity, can relieve tension, anxiety and depression!
Did you
know…
April is Celebrate Diversity Month?
It was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us. It is a time to recognize and understand our differences, be it gender, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and other factors, while honoring the common essence of humanity.
To directly contact the School Health Office, call: 860-437-6977 or email:
emccaffrey@waterfordschools.org & rcorumgiles@waterfordschools.org
Be sure to email BOTH nurses when emailing information about your student!
Confidential faxes may be sent directly to the School Health Office 860-437-2179
Please keep your student home with a fever and DO NOT return to school until you are 24 hours fever free without meds.
6th grade students who have not had a physical this year will need one by the start of 7th grade. You will receive a notice if you are not compliant with this. Thank you!
News from IT
April
2025
especially for Clark Lane Middle School
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:
Is there a fee to replace a lost or damaged charger?
Yes! The Student Device Protection Program does not cover lost chargers, so there is a fee. With or without Device Protection, the current replacement cost is $20. If your child loses a charger and needs to purchase a replacement, visit the Technology Store in MySchoolBucks to purchase one online. The new charger will be delivered to your student’s school!
Students are REMINDED to bring their devices to school every day, preferably charged and ready to go! There is a limited number of Chromebooks for students to borrow throughout the day on a first come, first serve basis. Students who need to borrow a Chromebook should go to library after checking in at homeroom! For information about Waterford Public School’s One-to-One Device Program, click on the QR code here:
DID YOU KNOW…
your student’s school device is protected by Securly, helping keep them safe when they go online? What a great feature! With the Securly Home app (included with your district’s Securly partnership), parents can safeguard their child’s online activity when devices come home! Click the link to connect you to the WPS district website for more information!
REMINDER
Students are not allowed to put any stickers on the school Chromebooks. If the device stops working and it is sent in for repair, it is really difficult to remove the stickers. Thank you!
Connecting with
Egret & Heron’s Social Studies Teachers
April 2025
6th grade Social Studies News: Bringing History to Life
Sixth grade students recently had the opportunity to continue their exploration into family migration stories by attending a presentation by Dr. Arthur Dean. Dr. Dean, a resident of Waterford and proud father of four WPS graduates, spoke about his family’s history from about 1900 to today. He shared their incredible journey moving from Poland to Austria to London, then to the USA! Dr. Dean had a very calming and engaging way of describing the family journey, with tales of travel, minor miracles, fleeing the growing Nazi threat, and other fascinating aspects typical of many families during the last century.
Ms. Goldberg, who works in the Clark Lane Library, was instrumental in setting up this presentation for the students of Ms. Corazzelli & Mrs. DeVito. She reached out to Marcia Reinhard, Program Coordinator for the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, who suggested Dr. Dean. His presentation complemented the work that students participated in while studying their own family history earlier in the school year. Additionally, students just finished reading the novel Refugee by Alan Gratz, which is a story about three different children in three distinct eras and their refugee experience: Isabel, a Cuban girl fleeing upheaval in 1994, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany, and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy leaving a war torn nation in 2015.
Sixth grade teachers hope to make a visit from Dr. Dean a yearly event. This presentation could only be made possible through the teamwork of our wonderful community!
Thank you to Mrs. DeVito & Ms. Corazzelli for sharing!
Photos courtesy of Ms. Corazzelli
Connecting with
Family & Consumer Science
@ Clark Lane Middle School April 2025
Culinary Update
Mrs. Loguidice reports, “Introduction to Culinary Skills students ended Trimester 2 with a delicious spaghetti dinner buffet meal. Kitchen unit members prepared spaghetti sauce, baked meatballs, pasta, garlic bread, salad and brownies for dessert. A fun time was had by all, complete with Italian dinner music…Mangia!”
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Loguidice
ClarkLane MiddleSchool’s
WORLD LANGUAGE NEWS
Connecting our corner of the globe to yours April 2025
Dans la classe de français
6th graders have already learned so much in our short time together! We’ve reviewed cognates like: la tomate, le professeur, l'éléphant & la famille. We’ve read two stories completely in French! We’ve learned how to pronounce the letters of the French alphabet, which will help the students with pronunciation. We’re just learning greetings and practicing dialogues, which will be included on our first quiz! We’ve recently also discussed some interesting facts about France and the French people! Ask them what they know about the French president, for instance! And, ask them where croissants are from! Surprisingly, it’s not France! 7th graders are working with prepositions and will soon learn the irregular verb aller and place vocabulary to talk about places in town. Students are learning many study techniques to use in all their classes when studying new vocabulary! Soon, we’ll be moving on to our final unit of the school year, if you can believe it!
8th graders are still focusing on “big four” irregular verbs: avoir, être, aller and faire and are practicing vocabulary and grammatical structures they will use and need next year in French if they attend WHS!
A classe linguae latinae
6th graders will begin the trimester by looking at Latin root words and cognates, to recognize how much Latin they already know! They will soon begin learning some geography of Ancient Rome, and about Mt. Vesuvius.
7th graders are working on their Hercules unit. They are learning the true mythology behind Hercules and his 12 labors that the Romans and Greeks believed, and will create a project that showcases a few of them. The culminating assignment of the unit is where students compare and contrast the mythology with the Disney movie and then write a persuasive paper to give Disney a grade based on the accuracy of their portrayal of the myth.
8th graders students are about half way through reading the famous epic, the “Aeneid”. Students follow Aeneas, the main character, as he faces obstacles and monsters of mythology to found what will become Rome. Students are continuing to see the imperfect and perfect tenses used in the context of the story, as well as various personal pronouns in Latin.
En la clase de español
6th graders have just finished learning how to use greeting, introduction and farewell expressions in Spanish. Our next topic is the alphabet! They will learn to spell out their name and other words using the Spanish alphabet. After that, 6th graders will choose a Spanish speaking country to research. They will use this information to create an infographic about the country and share it with their class.
7th graders are using regular -ar verbs to describe the activities they do in each class. They've also explored schools in Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, and other Spanish-speaking countries, comparing schedules, types of classes, and extracurricular activities across these cultures. In our upcoming unit, students will learn how to use prepositions to describe the locations of objects within the classroom.
8th graders just finished reviewing conjugations of regular verbs in Spanish. They are now learning how to extend invitations, and how to respond and decline invitations. In this unit they will also learn about popular sports and athletes in Spanish speaking countries!
Clark Lane Middle School Celebrates World Language Week
All eighth grade World Language students participated in the yearly poster contest. This year’s theme: Languages Take You Places. Seventh grade students created word walls with their favorite word in French, Latin or Spanish. Sixth grade students shared their opinions about the importance of learning another language! We are proud of all our language students for their contributions!
Congratulations to the 8th grade poster contest winners!
1st place: Feather Goodwin
2nd place: Maddie Jadamec
3rd place: Amelia Secchiaroli
Honorable Mention:
Polina Abrashim
Piper Barczak
Riley Roenke
Photos courtesy of WL department
Attention 6th Grade Parents
Helping your 6th grader choose a language
Prepared for you by the CLMS World Language Teachers
6th grade students
in the Waterford District are fortunate to have the opportunity to try three different languages in their first year of middle school. This gives them a unique opportunity to not only meet the teachers that they will potentially have for the next two years, but also to explore and discover new vocabulary and new cultural experiences.
HOWITWORKS
6th grade students will soon be choosing their World Language class for the next two years. This means that whatever language they choose for 7th grade, will be the same language they will study in 8th grade and they cannot change their choice once 7th grade has begun.
This is a very important and personal decision!
While we encourage parents to discuss the options with their sixth graders, we kindly remind parents to please honor the decision of your student as they have had the experience of learning each of the languages this year, interacting with the teachers, and following class dynamics that will be similar in the next two years.
At this early stage of language learning, we find that students who actually choose the language they enjoyed the most in 6th grade bring a positive attitude with them to class and tend to perform better.
Junior Honor Societies
What you need to know
There are currently three World Language Junior Honor Societies open to students in 8th grade at Clark Lane Middle School. Students are selected at the end of Trimester 2 based on their current overall grade in French, Latin or Spanish. In fact, potentially eligible students are invited by their teachers at the end of seventh grade to participate in the club associated with their language of choice for eighth grade.
The French Junior Honor Society (Jeunes Amis du Français), the Latin Junior Honor Society (National Junior Classical League) and the Spanish Junior Honor Society (La Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad) are honorary clubs that take part in special projects and/or events that promote interest in the study of French, Latin and Spanish and create enthusiasm for the respective language and culture in the school community and community at large.
To be eligible for membership in each individual honor society, candidates must:
● Be a current eighth grade student who is enrolled in a full academic year of French/Latin/Spanish
● Have completed two full trimesters of French/Latin/Spanish in middle school
● Have an A- or higher in all trimesters in French/Latin/Spanish (including in 7th grade)
● Exemplify good citizenship and maintain a record free from serious behavioral offenses, such as cheating and offensive language or actions.
● Participate in two language-related activities over the course of this academic year promoting the aims of the JAF, JCL or SHA: stimulating interest in French, Latin or Spanish and creating enthusiasm for and an understanding of Francophone culture, the Classical World and/or Hispanic culture AND attend more than 50% of the meetings prior to the induction.
● Submit the completed application to the World Language teacher by the deadline
● Be recommended by the French/Latin/Spanish teacher
If your student is eligible, s/he will receive a letter by the middle of March with an application and instructions for applying. Application requirements must also be met in order to be considered. There is a formal ceremony, which takes place in the spring.
NOTE: The formal induction ceremony is in late April or May. Rehearsal for the ceremony can be after school or during the school day. If students miss class to attend the rehearsal, they are responsible for missed work. Rehearsal is mandatory.
This is an extraordinary honor reserved for the highest achieving students. We encourage all eligible students to participate.
For more information, please contact your child’s World Language teacher.
CONNECTIONS CLUBS
After School Clubs @ Clark Lane Middle School April 2025
The Connections Program offers a variety of afterschool clubs for students here at Clark Lane Middle School. These clubs offer students the ability to get involved in activities they enjoy after school and to meet new people and connect with the school. Generally, club meeting days & times are announced over the morning announcements; however, there is also a bulletin board outside of the Assistant Principal’s office where staff members post club flyers! Students: be sure to check this out!
Come join The Craft Club
Looking for a fun way to spend your Tuesday afternoons? This club meets on Tuesdays in the cafeteria with Nurses Erica and Rosita. Get ready to be creative! Hope to see you there!
Come & Join the Alegría Club
will meet on Wednesday, April 9th. See Mme. Deojay if you cannot attend!
Information about Late Buses
See Mrs. Morosky or Ms. Sutman for more information!
Come Join Scrabble Club!
The next Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday, April 21st after school in L200!
Come join the !
Late buses run (most) Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays unless there is a faculty meeting, which is typically the first Monday of the month. If late buses are not running on a particular day, it will be announced. Students take the late bus that goes to their area of town. Students will be issued a bus pass from the adult they are staying after school with, or they can get picked up in lieu of taking a bus. Late buses arrive at school at 3:40 pm.
CONNECTIONS CLUBS
After School Clubs @ Clark Lane Middle School April 2025
Come join Rubik’s Cube Club!
Learn how to solve the cube. Come join us! See Mrs. Joyner if you have questions! We meet most Mondays after school! (We won’t meet again until after April break!)
Check out the latest “work in progress” below!
Come join the Astronomy Club! Anyone interested in joining the club can join the Google Classroom with the code: m3fswvv. Astronomy Club meets Mondays after school with Mr. Rocha in S109! Come join us!
Come join us for Perler
Bead Club
Perler Bead Club meets on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, depending on the week. Each week, there is a different theme. Students can make something related to the theme or choose a design on their own. Next meeting is April 8th. Come join us! Sign up in L200.
See Mrs. Deojay for more info!
Clark Lane’s GSA Club continues to meet every other Wednesday. Students should listen to morning announcements or see one of the co-advisors: Mrs. Heller or Ms. Galvin. We’d love to meet you!
What’s Cooking?
in Clark Lane Middle School’s cafeteria April 2025
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please remind your student that if they want hot lunch they need to let their homeroom teachers know in the morning. Thank you!
Students riding the bus who want breakfast in the morning should report to the cafeteria after checking in to Homeroom for attendance. If your student is a parent drop-off in the morning, those students wait in the cafeteria until the bell and can get breakfast there as they come in before Homeroom.
Breakfast is no longer free to all students! Cost is $2.50.
Join the CLMS PTO Connect with us!
April 2025
REMINDER for 8th Grade Families
Please help us so that our 8th graders have an unforgettable finish to the school year!! We need to raise approximately $2,500 for end of year activities including the 8th grade dance, beach day, and promotion. This works out to approximately $20 per student.
We are asking families to donate $20 (or more!) and to send in a donation of cash or check (checks may be made out to CLMS with 8th grade in the subject line) with their 8th grade student. We are hoping to reach our goal by Friday, April 11th and we need your help!
If you haven't already, please join our CLMS 8th Grade Parents Group on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/931301762218871 If you’ve already sent in your donations, we thank you.
Thank you for your support!
The CLMS 8th Grade Committee
For more information about upcoming events & fundraisers or to get involved in the CLMS PTO, contact Crystal Leahy, PTO Vice President, with any questions at clarklanepto@gmail.com or click here:
8th Grade Dance is scheduled for Friday, June 6th More information…coming soon!
This month’s meeting is Tuesday, April 8th at 5:30 pm CLMS Library or on Zoom
Hope you can join us!
Here’s a simple way to support
Just download the app and you can support Clark Lane Middle School with purchases made in person or online. Visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/ to learn more and see a list of participating products. Thank you!
