CMS Family Night Starts the Year
Central Middle School rang in the new school year by having a carnival on August 29. Families were invited to the school to play games, meet teachers, eat nachos and win prizes.
"As always it was great to see our families come in and be involved in what we do everyday." said Assistant Principal Mrs Kincaid.
Families got a chance to talk to teachers and coaches about the up coming school year and get important information for joining sports and other school organizations.
The grand finale of the night was when a bicycle was raffled off to a student. The lucky winner was Gabriel Ponce Becerra!
"I couldn't believe that I won it!" Said Gabriel after receiving his new bike.
If you missed out on the fun, CMS will be having our next family event on October 3 from 5-7 p.m. The night will be to celebrate literacy with our Pages and Pasta Night.
Don't take our word for how fun the night will be, take it from Gabriel with his new bike. "Come because you can have fun with your friends and sometimes you win prizes!"
CMS Custodial Team wins
Building of the Month!
The CMS Custodial team works hard everyday to make our building look awesome! They do so much hard work from moving furniture up and down the many flights of stairs to ensuring our rooms are student ready everyday. So much of their work goes unnoticed but we want to shout them out for their fantastic work and their win as the districts building of the month! Way to go to a wonderful and hard working team! We love and appreciate you!
Time to get Spooky!
The Storyteller's Club is hosting their annual scary story contest. It is open to all students and there will be CASH prizes! Stories must be original creations that do not feature violence against humans or animals or any inappropriate language. Students must also write the stories themselves and not use A.I., or their story will be disqualified.
All stories must be turned in by October 17th to Mr Francis by email. Students can meet with Mr Francis during Storytellers club times after school every Friday from 3-4 if they would like help getting their story together.
First place will get $30 cash,
Second place will get $20 cash, and
third place will get $10 cash.
Stories should be sent to Mr Francis at william.francis@kckps.org.
If you would like a guide to help you get writing you can use this link
Show some PEP!
Attend any Central Middle School Game and you will notice a large section of students that can't be missed. No, not the athletes playing, but the Pep Club sitting in the stands that are shouting and cheering on their fellow Bear Cubs. Headed by Ms Funches, the Pep Club has been the leaders in school spirit for the last three years at Central. They sell concessions at many of the home game for all the CMS sports, but more than just the great snacks, they can be seen waving signs and cheering chants from the stands.
"We hope to help build a positive school environment." said Ms. Funches.
This year, the Pep Club is inviting to whole school and CMS community to get involved by dressing in themes for the home games and showing their bear cub pride!
The themes for the October Games will be;
October 5- Football at Harmon 11 am: Night Night (wear pajamas)
October 19- Football at Wyandotte at 9 am: Think Pink (wear pink)
October 31- Girls Basketball at Central at 3:30 pm: Be Somebody Else (wear costumes but no masks)
New Faces at CMS
Every new school year brings many changes and often some changes in staff too. The Cub Hub interviewed the new staff members so that students and families can get to know the new faces at Central.
Mr. Dolezal (or Mr. D) - Principal
Dr. Davila (or Dr. D) - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Louis - Restorative Justice Facilitator
23 years in education, formally was at Washington High School. Looks forward to working with everyone at Central to help support and build healthy relationships so we can all learn and grow! Mrs Louis has 3 kids: ages 19, 18, 16!
Ms. Calderon - Building Tech
Ms. Zambrano - School Registar
2 years in education, formally was at Nutritional Services. Looks forward to understanding her job and duties, and building relationships with staff. Ms Zambrano came from California is married with 3 kids. 
Nurse Alyssa - School Nurse
Ms. Michelle - Social Worker
3 years in education, formally was all over KCKPS as a SPED social worker, including at M.E. Pearson, Whittier, Frances Willard, Eisenhower, and so many more. Looks forward getting to know students and finding new ways to support our CMS community. "I grew up in KCK and am a Sumner Academy alum. So KCKPS means so much to me!" 
Mr Valenzuela (or Mr V.) - 7th Grade ELA and Creative Writing
Dr West - Band and Exploring Computers
7 years in education, formally was at Cure of Ars School in Leawood, KS. Looks forward to getting to know all the amazing students at CMS, and making music! "I live a life of teaching and performing music. I enjoy watching students learn daily, and want to help them become the best version of themselves. I perform a few times each year as a member of the St. Joseph Symphony. When I have time, I read, go on long walks, and occasionally listen to live Jazz music in KC."
Ms. McIntosh - ESL
Ms. Newman - Proximity Math grades 7 and 8October Art Contest!
The Cub Hub will be running a contest with each issue where students can earn cub cash and bragging rights. The first contest will be an art contest. Make a Fall or Spooky themed artwork and turn it into Mrs. George in room 228 by Oct 17th.
First place will win $50 Cub Cash!
Second place will win $40 Cub Cash!
Third place will win $30 Cub Cash!
Anti-Bulling Spirit Week
The week of October14-18 will be Anti-Bulling Week and CMS will be celebrating the ideas of being a good friend by having a Spirit Week! Look below for how to dress for each day! 
Help make CMS Funnier
Be a part of making future Cub Hubs by making a comic! We will provide a blank comic and you provide the words. Pick up a blank comic from outside room 228 and return it by October 17th to Mrs. George (in room 228). The top comics will be featured in the next issue of the Cub Hub! BE SURE TO USE YOUR BEST HANDWRITING!
Get the LOWEST price on the Yearbook!
The CMS yearbook is already being built, but you don't have to wait until the end of the year to make sure you get one! Use the link below to reserve your copy at the LOWEST price it's going be all year! Hurry, prices go up after October 31!
Looking Ahead
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