C.J. Donald Middle School

CJD: There is an opportunity for our 8th Grade Students to attend a camp this summer at the 21st CCLC Explorers Camp at Auburn University. Registration is now open for rising high school students to participate in the 21st CCLC Explorers Camp June 23 – 27, 2025 on Auburn University’s Campus. Students will explore college and career options while preparing to be mentors for our 21st CCLC programs. Camp is free, with the expectation that students will volunteer 40 hours at a 21st CCLC Program after the completion of camp. The deadline to submit an application and letter of recommendation is March 19, 2025. https://auburn.edu/outreach/opce/auburnyouthprograms/21stcentury.htm

CJD Parents: Tutoring and Better Basics has been cancelled for today, 1/22. Please pick up your child at 3:30 pm. If you need to communicate to your child about how they are getting home, please call the main office.

CJD Parents: Tomorrow is an E-Learning day. Work will be posted at the following places by 8:30 am tomorrow, 1/21: 6th and 7th grade students and parents should check Google Classroom, email, and Clever messages. 8th Grade students and parents check Google Classroom. They will post the staggered times teachers will be available if students need help.

CJD parents. Friendly reminder that there is no tutoring on Fridays and Mondays. Please make sure all students are aware of their mode of transportation on non tutoring days. If needed, call the main office to communicate to your child how they are going home if you think they may be unsure. All students should be off campus by 3:30 pm. Tutoring will resume next Tuesday, 1/21. Students can still be registered. Thank you for allowing your students to attend!!

The CJDMS Food Pantry has officially launched to assist staff, families and students affiliated within  CJDMS. If you are interested in receiving a food box this month— please scan the QR code or contact our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Goudy for more information.

CJD Tutoring Update: Our tutoring time has been extended to help our CJD students starting TODAY. Car riders should be picked up at 4:45 pm Tuesday through Thursday only. Bus riders will be picked up at 5:00 pm. Car riders should park on the side next to the lunchroom so we don't block traffic. Parents may continue registering students for tutoring. All students including A Honor Roll will benefit. Thank you for helping us help our scholars! TUTORING REGISTRATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegmb8GwyzLHAOW4ZjxLIA7uXOkq1WIAeNeLZ5mbU0j69oauQ/viewform

CJD Parent Tutoring Reminder: Tutoring will start tomorrow and continue Tuesdays through Thursdays only weekly. Students will receive help in ELA, Math, and Homework Help. If you are interested, please complete this form (link below). IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO RIDE THE BUS THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT THE DAY BEFORE THEY START. Thus, if you want them to start tomorrow this form must be filled out on today. They can not ride the bus if you register them THE SAME DAY. They can ride the next day. If you register them by today they can ride the bus immediately. Student CAR RIDERS MUST be picked up by 4:30 pm. Students in Better Basics can go to tutoring then Better Basics. Failure to comply with picking up students on time could result in removal of tutoring privileges as well as misbehavior. We look forward to leveling up our students!! Tutoring Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegmb8GwyzLHAOW4ZjxLIA7uXOkq1WIAeNeLZ5mbU0j69oauQ/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegmb8GwyzLHAOW4ZjxLIA7uXOkq1WIAeNeLZ5mbU0j69oauQ/viewform

CJD Parents: Report cards went out today, 1/13. Please ensure you ask your child for their report card. If they failed a course call the school to schedule a conference with the team. If they were absent today have them get it the next day from their 5th period teacher (8th grade) or 6th period teacher (6th-7th grade).

Additional tutoring information for CJD next week. See the previous text to sign them up. Student CAR RIDERS MUST be picked up by 4:30 pm. Students in Better Basics can go to tutoring then Better Basics. Failure to comply with picking up students on time could result in removal of tutoring privileges as well as misbehavior. We look forward to leveling up our students!!

CJD Parents: Tutoring will begin on Tuesday through Thursday weekly starting next week. Students will receive help in ELA, Math, and Homework Help. If you are interested, please complete this form (link below). IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO RIDE THE BUS THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT THE DAY BEFORE THEY START. Thus, if you want them to start Tuesday this form must be filled out on Monday. They can not ride the bus if you register them THE SAME DAY. They can ride the next day. If you register them by Monday they can ride the bus immediately. Tutoring Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegmb8GwyzLHAOW4ZjxLIA7uXOkq1WIAeNeLZ5mbU0j69oauQ/viewform

Christmas Food Box Giveaway If you are interested in receiving a food box for the Christmas holiday, please scan the QR code and complete the short survey. Merry Christmas from the Community School

CJD Parents: Friendly reminder that today student's Thanksgiving break started today. Only staff reports today. Students and staff report back on Monday,12/2. Please ensure they are on time 12/2. The district is giving out a mandatory ACAP Practice Assessment 12/2-12/6. CJD hopes you have a fantastic holiday with friends and family!!

Extended Deadline on our Contest! CJD parents please send your receipts from the Carver Jones grocery store from the dates November 8th through December 9th. The homeroom class with the most receipts will have a party on 12/18 sponsored by Urban Hope Development!

CJD parents please send your receipts from the Carver Jones grocery store from the dates November 8th through November 18th. The homeroom class with the most receipts will have a party on 11/21 sponsored by Urban Hope Development!

Continuing with our theme "My Drug Free Life as a Movie." Thursday, 10/22 " Are You Good From the "Inside Out?" Dress Like an "Inside Out" Character.

Continuing with our theme "My Drug Free Life as a Movie." Wednesday, 10/22 "Come Out Fighting" Against Drugs. Wear Camouflage Colors.

Continuing with our theme "My Drug Free Life as a Movie." Tuesday , 10/21 Don't Be Caught on "The Blind Side." Team Up Against Drugs. Wear Your Favorite Team Shirt of Jersey.

Monday kicks off Red Ribbon Week at CJD! The theme is "My Drug Free Life as a Movie." Monday, 10/20 we are "Turning RED" for Red Ribbon Week. Wear Red to Celebrate Being Drug Free.

Don't forget to wear orange tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/16 at CJD in support of Unity Day!

Good afternoon CJD parents. Cell phone Restriction Parent Notification letters were sent home last week for 6th through 7th grade and will go home today for 8th. A copy is also on our website. Please read the letter in detail and return the letter back signed. Failure to sign does not change the policy or the enforcement of it. However, your child will receive a Tiger Buck for returning it back to their teacher. The letter references the cell phone policy that was given out at the beginning of the year. However, if you need another copy ask your child to get one from their homeroom teacher or the main office. Thank you for your support with keeping our school safe and in compliance with local and state policies.