Principal's Update - September 23, 2022
Conferences
Conferences
We are very excited to host you for conferences on October 11 and 13 from 8:00-9:00 am and 4:30-8:00 pm.

Conferences will be arena style with an open house format. Families are able to arrive at CMS anytime during the conferencing time frame. Teachers will be set up in the East Gym, cafeteria, and 800 classroom wing. Maps will be provided.

To prepare for conferences, please review student progress and information in the Campus portal. Please have your questions prepared in advance. Remember, each conference should only last 6 minutes. Teachers will be sticking tightly to these times so we can accommodate all families. It is our hope that your student will also join the conferences.

Prior to conferences, you are also welcome to visit our CMS website to view videos created by each of our teachers. These videos showcase what students will be learning this year and can be accessed whenever it is convenient for you.
If you are unable make it to our conferences, please reach out to your student's teachers.
PTO Information
PTO Meet and Greet
Attend this event to meet and socialize with CMS parents/guardians, teachers, community members. Anyone who has an interest in PTO is welcome to attend. This event will take place in the CMS PAC Community Room on Friday, September 30 from 8:30-9:00.

Please Donate Toward the CMS Fall Conference Café
It is that time of year again to show our amazing CMS teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! We will be providing a dinner, snacks, and beverages during fall conferences, and we need your donations to make it happen! 
Please click here to support your CMS teachers and staff. Once on the CMS PTO webpage, just click on the Donate button on the right side of the screen. Every dollar helps! Thank you for your generosity. The teachers and staff appreciate these meals more than you know! And the PTO sincerely appreciates your help!
Attendance
Automated attendance messages will be sent via email and phone beginning Monday, September 26. These messages are being generated in an effort to better communicate when a studentis reported absent or tardy.
Picture Retakes and Yearbook
Picture Retakes will occur on October 6. Students will have their pictures taken in their Social Studies class.

Yearbook orders are now available. Please order your yearbook at: tinyurl.com/dnwcb3pd
District Information
Learn more about the referendum at Community Town Halls on Sept. 28 and Oct. 4:
Do you have questions about the upcoming referendum? Join us for Community Town Halls held virtually or in person to learn more from our district leaders and ask your questions! The Sept. 28 Town Hall will be held virtually via Zoom at 12 p.m., and the Oct. 4 meeting will take place in person at CMS at 6 p.m. Dinner, childcare and interpretation (Español, Soomaali) will be provided. RSVPs are encouraged so we can plan for food and childcare, and all are welcome. 

Free Resource for All EP Families: Every Meal Weekend Food For Kids:
Free food packs are distributed weekly to Eden Prairie Schools students through participating schools or a weekly pick-up program. Contact your school social worker, call 952-975-7030, or visit www.edenpr.org/everymeal for more information. 

2022 GIVE Gathering Volunteer & Resource Fair:
All Eden Prairie Schools families and the broader community are invited to this FREE annual event Thurs, Sept 29 from 6:00-8:00 PM in Central Middle School’s Cafeteria. 
  • Learn about the nonprofits, social service agencies and civic organizations that serve Eden Prairie
  • Explore volunteer opportunities for people of all ages
  • Tour Central Middle School
Learn more at www.edenpr.org/givegathering or view the event flyers in English, Soomaali, or Español. 
Free! No registration required. Stop by anytime between 6:00-8:00 PM.

October’s Free Parent Lunch & Learn: Reducing Trauma & Protecting Our Kids:
Thurs, Oct 6 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Online via Zoom
Free, but registration is required. Learn more and register by clicking here.
Central Middle School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-975-7300