Cloonan Middle School

Cloonan Students Make Their Voices Heard

"Stamford Students Show Off Spelling Skills"

The Daily Stamford publicized the spelling skills of our students here at Cloonan.  Please click HERE to see the published article.

Scholar Power

Students, Faculty, and Parents are invited to join us for a Speaker Series featuring guests presenting first-hand accounts of their craft, the challenges, and joys of being a leader in their field.   After each presentation, students have a chance to interact with the presenter and be part of a lively discussion.

Featuring: Shihan Manny Esmeraldo and Principal David Rudolph

The assembly will take place on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m in the Cloonan Auditorium.

INTERSCHOLASTIC BASKETBALL

 For game schedule information please click HERE.

Cloonan Spiritwear

Show your Cloonan spirit! Order your spiritwear today!  Click here for details in spanish.

FAMILY MATH NIGHT

Practical Strategies for Success!  Bring the whole family on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 from 6:00- 8:00 pm here at CMS.  Your family will participate in hands-on activities and leave with practical strategies and resources to strengthen our home school partnership.  This is free and for fun!  There will be prizes, raffles, and refreshments.  The first 40 families to sign up will receive a math take home bag filled with goodies.  If you have any questions or  please email Ms. Esposito at sesposito@ci.stamford.ct.us.  For more information click HERE.

8TH GRADE BOSTON TRIP INFORMATION

Attention parents!!  We would like to supply you with some initial  information regarding the 8th grade Boston trip.  Please click HERE for details.  

INTRAMURAL/INTERSCHOLASTIC INFORMATION

For Cloonan Intramural/Interscholastic Sports information, please click on the Sports page. 

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

Nationally known magician and "America's Got Talent" performer Jay Mattioli will put on a show at Cloonan on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4th!  Check out Jay's magic at http://www.jaymattioli.com Performance time - 7 pm Tickets will go on sale week on Oct. 24th - Look out for more information

Breakfast with the Administration

Please join Mr. Tate and Ms. Mody for a continental breakfast and informal chat. This is another opportunity to ask questions about Cloonan, Middle School Transformation, developmental challenges of early adolescence or anything else that's on your mind. It's also an opportunity to share your feedback and observations. All are welcome. We will start at 9 am on Wednesday January 18.

What is our School Improvement Plan?

Every year each of the Stamford Public Schools develops a unique plan for targeting and improving student achievement. These plans are developed in alignment with the Strategic District Improvement Plan which has been submitted to the state. Here is Cloonan's SIP along with remarks which I made to the Board of Education Curriculum Committee at their meeting on November 15. As we go through the year this plan will be adjusted as necessary based on data we develop from our students' performance. 

What is Efficacy and how does it apply to my child?

Efficacy is an important part of the work we do to develop our young people. It is also important that we know and understand your point of view as parents on this important concept. We have been provided a survey for Parents to help us understand what we do and how the work is perceived. Please participate in this online survey by following the hyperlink. Here are instructions for completing the survey. Thank you.

My Entry Plan for the 2011-12 School Year.

Here is a partial roadmap to how I intend to lead our work in the coming year.

The new school year calendar is here.

Cloonan Spiritwear

Show your Cloonan spirit! Order your spiritwear today!  Click here for details in spanish.

SHOP FOR GROCERIES AND SUPPORT CLOONAN

Cloonan Middle School is participating again in the Stop & Shop A+ Bonus Bucks School Rewards Program starting October 7, 2011 through March 29, 2012.  Even if you registered your savings card last year, you must sign up again.  Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online OR dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the phone. After you register your card, each shopping trip at Stop & Shop using your Stop & Shop Savings Card earns CASH for Cloonan. PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR CARD TO BENEFIT CLOONAN USING ID#08257.   

Ask your relatives and friends register their savings card for Cloonan too!

Click here to find out how you can donate to the Cloonan PTO and help our school!

January 17 - Midterms throughout the week.

January 18 - Breakfast with the Administration - 9 am

January 20 - End of 2nd Quarter

January 23 - Spelling Bee

January 24 - Cloonan Scholars recognized by the Board Of Education for their Anti-bullying Initiative

January 25 - Westover Pizza Fundraiser

January 26 - Math Counts Competition

January 27 - Scholar Power Presentation: Featuring: Shihan Manny Esmeraldo

February 3 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards

February 7 - 8th grade orientation for incoming freshman at Westhill High School: parents and students 6:30pm

February 7 - Math Night at Cloonan

February 9 - Glee Club Audition

February 10 - Honor Roll Ice Cream Social

February 12 - Black History Month  Art Reception – 1:00 – 3:00 

February 15 - Early Release (Pizza Sales)

February 20 to 24 - Winter Recess

March 2 - Progress reports mailed home

March 4 - Stamford Symphony - Ticket vouchers available to families

March 5 to 23 - CMT exams and make-ups

March 23 - Talent Show and Glee Club performance

March 28 - Early Release (Pizza Sales)

March 30 - End of Third Quarter

March 30 - Talent Show and Glee Club Performance

April 6 - No School -- Good Friday

April 11 - Early Release (Pizza Sales)

April 12 - Literacy Night 6:00 pm

April 13 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards

April 16 - Spring Recess

April 25 - Coffee with the Administrators (9 a.m)

April 27 - Honor Roll Ice Cream Social

                 April Dance

May 9 - Feeder Schools Visit Cloonan (Tentative)

May 11 - Progress Reports Mailed Home

May 11 - Musical "The Wild Things and Glee"

               Morning Performance (8:30) Evening Performance (6:30)

May 16 - Early Release (Pizza Sales)

May 24 - Spring Musical - Band, Chorus, Strings (6:30 p.m)

May 26 - Glee Club Performance at the Palace Theater with the African Children's Choir

May 28 - Memorial Day - Marching Band performance

May 30 - 6th Grade Ambassadors visit - Westover, Stillmeadow, Roxbury 9 - 1:30

May 31 - 6th Grade Ambassadors visit - Hart 12:30 - 1:30

May 31 to June 1 - 8th Grade Boston Trip

June 11 - 6th Grade to Holiday Hill

June 12 - 7th Grade to Holiday Hill

June 14 - 8th Grade to Lake Compounce