Cerbat Elementary School

Dear KUSD 5th Grade Families, Last Thursday, we presented information to your child’s class about the Cambridge Program. This is an exciting opportunity available to your child at Kingman Middle School and White Cliffs Middle School. What is the Cambridge Program? The Cambridge Program is an application-based program that provides your child with a world-class educational experience in a rural community. The Cambridge curriculum is sponsored by Cambridge University in England, is research-based, and embeds the skills and knowledge that the modern, ever-changing workforce needs. Students learn skills such as analyzing information, critical thinking, research, problem-solving and collaboration through an active learning model. This program is an accelerated program of study, but students do not have to have been in accelerated classes in elementary school to participate. Students who apply and are granted acceptance to the Cambridge programs are still students at each middle school. They will have the same enrichment opportunities, clubs, and athletics available to them. The only difference will be that they will have a Cambridge class for each core subject: math, English, science, and history. Would you like more information regarding this exciting opportunity? Cambridge Middle School Showcases ● Tuesday, February 11, 2025 5:30-6:30 ● Locations: Kingman Middle School and White Cliffs Middle School How does my child apply for the Cambridge Middle School Program? ● Your child received a paper application today at school. They may fill this application out and turn it in to their 5th-grade teacher. ● Your child may complete an electronic application if they prefer to type it. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/wrBTkoJF6Uq5SdMU8 Applications will be scored based on a rubric and numbering system in the order received. Due to limited space in the program, students will be ranked by the scoring of questions, behavior, G.P.A, and benchmark testing. If a tie-in ranking occurs and the program becomes full, the tie will go to the student who has their application in first. Students will be notified via mail of their status after May 1. It is suggested to turn in applications on or before March 27 for the first round of acceptance letters. ***Students who are currently enrolled in KUSD must apply to the Cambridge program prior to August 1. No applications will be accepted after this date for in-district students. Students who are new to KUSD may apply at any time during the school year upon enrollment. We also encourage you to look at these resources to help guide your decisions! Websites: ● https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/ ● https://www.kusd.org/education/academic-pathways/cambridge-academies Videos: ● https://vimeo.com/162685392 ● https://vimeo.com/462699694 ● https://vimeo.com/783886558 Pamphlets Attached to Email: ● Why Cambridge? A Guide for Parents ● Cambridge Lower Secondary: A Guide for Parents ● Facts and Figures ● Ten Reasons to Choose the Cambridge Pathway ● Global Recognition If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us! Jennifer Coggins - jcoggins@kusd.org (WCMS Cambridge Coordinator) Wallis Alexander - walexander@kusd.org (KMS Cambridge Coordinator) Jerusha Presnal - jpresnal@kusd.org (WCMS Principal) Kristina Weaver - kweaver@kusd.org (KMS Principal) Margaret Stevenson - cambridge@kusd.org (KUSD Advanced Learning Coordinator)

Shout out to our School Counselor, Mrs. Poulliot. This week was School Counselor Appreciation Week, and we are happy to have her on our campus helping our students.

Forms will go out at the beginning of February. Forms and music will be due on February 20th to Mrs. Handyside - khandyside@kusd.org Tryouts will be on February 27th after school until 4 pm Students will be notified by March 6th if they are in the Talent Show. Dress rehearsal with costumes and props will occur on April 10th after school until 4 pm. The talent show will be on April 17th (Times Pending) All acts must be: 2 to 4 minutes in length Must follow school dress code and language. Acts can only have 1 to 5 students per act. (All students must have their own permission slips) If students receive an office referral they may lose Talent Show privileges. Due to time restraints, not all acts will be accepted into the show. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Handyside.

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Project momentum with Megan Brown Cerbat professional development for staff.

Don't Forget Our School Dance! Tonight Jan 30th - 6 pm - 7:30 pm $5 cash or 5 Ram Bucks to get in. Max $15 per family $0 for Parents All extra items and food cost real money. Theme: Favorite Decade This is for all Cerbat students and their families! 5th Grade does not need an adult to stay but must be signed in by a parent. (5th can not supervise siblings)

Tomorrow is Current vs Future style. Thanks to all the students who participated in the spirit week. We loved seeing all of our students dressed up in memories. Tomorrow is our dance from 6 pm to 7:30 pm (See other post/flyer for details) Get your moves ready for the dance we will begin in the 50s and work up to current music! Current Dance Challenges.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSXULpP_x2o&list=PLLw9LmfiAr5Nvd3WA2NWm13MibonKA6q1&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9meJ3tYSCps&list=PLLw9LmfiAr5Nvd3WA2NWm13MibonKA6q1&index=2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux2Gzyd3GC0&list=PLLw9LmfiAr5Nvd3WA2NWm13MibonKA6q1&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvT3ws99Ayw&list=PLLw9LmfiAr5Nvd3WA2NWm13MibonKA6q1&index=4

90s vs. 2000s: It looks like Cerbat kids have raided their parents' closets and are bringing back the best of looks!

Don't Forget Our School Dance! Tomorrow Jan 30th - 6 pm - 7:30 pm $5 cash or 5 Ram Bucks to get in. Max $15 per family All extra items and food cost real money. Theme: Favorite Decade This is for all Cerbat students and their families!

Some more 70s vs 90s photos

Peace, Love, and Rock n Roll. Cerbat kids were feeling Groovy Today.

Remember to place your order for pickles or popcorn tomorrow, 1/29. The price is $1.00 each, and there is no limit. The items will be delivered on Thursday, 1/30. NOT RAMS BUCKS!

We are almost there! Tomorrow we will kick it to some classic 90s and 2000s music. Freshen up your dance moves with some of these: 90s: Nysync - https://youtube.com/shorts/Cs3ftAvfnrA?si=saNr8_j1yCb3ISgU https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3_KbVhwH1jA https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eQPUVjLJ0Dk 2000s: Cha Cha Slide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMWGKBl-l9A

Some students and staff are rocking the 50s and 60s Don't forget tomorrow is 70s vs 80s!

Good morning Cerbat Families. Monday, January 27th, Athletics and Chess Club have been cancelled. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Keep the good times rolling by learning some of these moves for tomorrow's dance party! 70s: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yWrEeRXEdEk YMCA - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hGY9W2cyw8I 80s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRSePiyGq_Y

Wanna be ready for our Lunch Recess Dance Party tomorrow? Check out some 50s and 60s dance moves and get ready to Twist and Shout! 50s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBfpGT-rlCI 60s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWUJ0eE6ugs&t=102s

Over 300 played in the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament, but there can only be one victor. Take a look at our finalist! 1st Place Maddox from 1st Grade 2nd Place Angel from 4th Grade Your prizes will be delivered Soon!

Rock Paper Scissor Photos