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May 1

Georgia Milestones -Math Section 1

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Georgia Milestones - Science (8th Grade Only)

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Attention CGMS Saints Community
Greetings Parents and Guardians,

Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, our scholars at Cedar Grove Middle School will begin taking the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessments in the following content areas:
  • English Language Arts (Grades 6–8)
  • Mathematics (Grades 6–8)
  • Science (Grade 8)
  • Social Studies (Grade 8)
To help support our scholars during this important time, we kindly ask for your assistance by donating peppermint candy and/or small bottles of water. Our goal is to provide each scholar with a bottle of water and a piece of peppermint candy each day of testing to help promote focus and refreshment.

With approximately 720 students testing, any donation— large or small —is truly appreciated. In past years, this drive has been a great success thanks to the generosity of our families, and we hope to continue that tradition this year.

Donations will be accepted from Monday, April 28 through Monday, May 5, 2025, during the following drop-off times:
  • 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Items may also be delivered directly to the school via Amazon or other services. If you donate, please include your full name and email address so we can properly thank you for your generosity.

Did you know? According to a 2007 article in The Washington Post, some schools offer peppermint during testing to help boost performance. Peppermint is believed to stimulate the brain—enhancing memory, increasing alertness, and supporting relaxation. Combined with sugar, which the body converts to glucose (a key energy source for the brain), peppermint candy may help keep students focused and energized.

We thank you in advance for your continued support of our scholars’ success!

Warm regards,
Principal Holloway
 
Attention CGMS Saints Community
DeKalb County School District Parent Tech Cafe

Instructional Technology will host its monthly Tech Cafés for parents on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

This virtual session offers parents a great opportunity to learn how to register their children in Infinite Campus and prepare for the upcoming school year.

 
Dress Code Reminder
Attention Parents

As we continue our academic journey, please take a moment to review our Student Dress Code with your scholar
Our goal is to foster a middle school-friendly, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment.

The following items are not permitted:
Cut-off shirts
Tights, miniskirts, or excessively short skirts
Head scarves or sleeping bonnets
Hooded sweatshirts or hats (worn indoors)
Clothing that violates the Student Code of Conduct

Students who arrive in non-compliant attire will be held from the instructional environment until appropriate clothing is provided by a parent or guardian.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our scholars thrive.
We look forward to a strong finish to the school year and your ongoing involvement in their academic success.

Warm regards,
Principal Holloway

CEDAR GROVE OVER EVERYTHING
 
CGMS Testing Update 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! As we return and head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to express our sincere thanks for your continued support. Together, we are just days away from our students showcasing their academic growth and excellence during the GA Milestone Assessment, our academic championship!

About the GA Milestone Assessment
This important assessment helps us measure student learning and readiness for the next grade level. Here’s a brief overview by grade level:
  • 6th Grade: English Language Arts & Math
  • 7th Grade: English Language Arts & Math
  • 8th Grade: English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Testing requires focus and stamina, and we are planning to provide scholars with light snacks during testing. In the coming days, we will be sending out a message requesting donations of individually packaged peppermint and approved snacks to help support our students during this time.

Your generosity is always appreciated!
 
Instructional Update - Spring Break 2025
Cedar Grove Middle School – Spring 2025 MAP Progress Monitoring Update

Dear Cedar Grove Families,

We are excited to share the progress of our scholars as we continue to track their growth in Math and Reading through the MAP assessments. The dedication of our students, teachers, and families has been incredible, and we are proud of the growth we are seeing across all grade levels. Your continued support plays a vital role in our shared mission to ensure every student succeeds.

Student Growth Overview
  • Math
    • 6th Grade: Steady growth in Math, with a slight slowdown in Spring. We’ll focus on maintaining this progress through targeted support.
    • 7th Grade: Consistent growth throughout the year. We’re committed to offering additional Math support to help students continue their success.
    • 8th Grade: Strong growth across all terms, with significant progress in Spring. We’ll continue the strategies that have worked so well for our 8th graders.
  • Reading
    • 6th Grade: Exceptional growth in the Spring, showing that recent interventions are having a positive impact.
    • 7th Grade: Impressive Spring growth, reflecting the effectiveness of our reading strategies. We’ll build on this momentum.
    • 8th Grade: The strongest gains in Reading have come from 8th grade. We are excited to continue supporting our scholars as they prepare for the next phase of their education.
Key Takeaways
We’re seeing tremendous growth in both Math and Reading, especially in the Spring. The data shows that our scholars are making great strides, particularly in Reading, and we will continue to focus on maintaining this momentum. For Math, we are focusing on targeted interventions, particularly in 6th and 7th grades, to ensure sustained growth.

Next Steps for Continued Success
  • Maintain the momentum in Reading: We’ll continue with the strategies that led to strong Spring growth.
  • Provide focused Math support: We’ll provide additional interventions in Math, especially for 6th and 7th graders, to keep students on track.
  • Replicate successful strategies: We’ll look at what’s worked for Reading and apply those strategies to Math.
  • Ongoing professional development: Teachers will receive continued support in differentiated instruction and intervention strategies to help all students reach their full potential.
Dress Code Reminder
As we return from Spring Break, we kindly remind all families to review our Student Dress Code with their scholars. It is essential that students dress in a manner that supports a middle school-friendly and appropriate learning environment. Please remember that the following attire is not allowed:
  • Cut-off shirts
  • Tights, miniskirts, or skirts that are excessively short
  • Head scarves or sleeping bonnets
  • Hooded sweatshirts or hats (worn inside the building)
  • Clothing that violates the Student Code of Conduct
If a scholar arrives in clothing that violates the dress code, they will be denied entry into the instructional environment. Parents will be contacted to provide a change of clothing before the scholar can re-enter the classroom. Following the dress code policy is necessary for maintaining an appropriate and respectful atmosphere for our students, ages 10-14. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that our school remains a positive space for all.

As we move forward, we remain committed to ensuring that every scholar thrives in a supportive, engaging, and enriching environment. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students achieve success.
We hope you have a wonderful and restful Spring Break, and we look forward to even more growth and progress in the months to come.

Cedar Grove Over Everything!

Warmly,
Principal Holloway

 
Georgia Milestones Notification
Attention Saints Community 
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is a comprehensive assessment system spanning grades 3 through high school.

Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.


 
Immunization Rising 7th Grade Class
ATTENTION PARENTS OF RISING 7TH GRADERS
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR STUDENT’S REQUIRED 7TH GRADE VACCINES.

EVERY STUDENT ENTERING THE 7TH GRADE FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR MUST BE VACCINATED FOR THE FOLLOWING VACCINES:
· MCV-4 AND TDAP

AS WELL AS THEIR OTHER REQUIRED VACCINES THE STUDENT MUST RECEIVE THESE STATE OF GEORGIA REQUIRED VACCINES, BEFORE STARTING THE 7TH GRADE.

IF, FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES, YOUR STUDENT DOES NOT RECEIVE VACCINES, THE PARENT MUST HAVE A RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION WAIVER FILLED OUT AND NOTARIZED THE STATE OF GEORGIA MAY PREVENT YOUR STUDENT FROM ATTENDING CLASS IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT 3231 (GEORGIA VACCINE FORM) OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION WAIVER ON FILE WITH THE NURSE BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

PLEASE DON’T DELAY
YOU MAY GET YOUR STUDENT’S REQUIRED VACINES COMPLETED AT ANY GEORGIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR YOUR STUDENT’S PHYSICIAN


If your 6th grade student has already received their vaccines or has a Religious Exemption Waiver, please reach out to Nurse Gigi and let her know.

She will update your student’s progress with the state.

Gina Roberts, CGMS Nurse [email protected]
678-874-4289 Office
 
DCSD 2025 Summer Enrichment

Attention Saints Community

The 2025 Summer Learning Program is now available.

 
MAP Testing
March 10, 2025
 
Dear Parent/Guardian,
 
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) administers the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) to students in grades K-10 three times during a school year—Fall, Winter, and Spring. 
 
The DeKalb County School District has set the Winter MAP testing window to open on Monday, March 17, 2025, and close on Friday, March 28, 2025.  Your child’s school will communicate the specific dates and times when the Winter MAP will be administered during the testing window.
 
MAP Growth tests from NWEA® are adaptive tests that are administered electronically. This means the test questions will become more difficult when your child answers a question correctly and easier when your child answers a question incorrectly.  The information presented on the test is aligned with the Georgia Department of Education curriculum and is the same information that your child should have already been exposed to in school.
 
There are standard accommodations allowed for MAP testing based on a student’s IEP, 504, IAP or EL-TPC plan. If your child receives these accommodations, they will be provided during MAP testing as outlined in their plans.
 
In addition to being a valuable instructional tool for teachers, the Winter MAP test administration is used for Magnet and Gifted eligibility screening for students in grades K – 10. In addition to the Fall MAP administration, the Winter MAP administration is used for Magnet and Gifted eligibility for students in grades K – 2. 

MAP Testing Dates
Monday
March 17, 2025
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
Wednesday
March 19, 2025
Thursday
March 20, 2025
Friday – Thursday
March 21-27, 2025
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IMPORTANCE NOTICE

Important Reminder: No Stuffed Animals at Cedar Grove Middle School


Dear Cedar Grove Family,

We would like to continue expressing our sincere gratitude for allowing us the privilege of teaching and caring for your children. Every day, we are reminded of how fantastic they are, and of the tremendous job you do as parents in supporting their academic success, growth, and development. It is clear to see the impact of your involvement as they continue to thrive in their studies, extracurricular activities, and personal growth as they navigate adolescence.

With that being said, we’ve recently observed an increase in the number of stuffed animals being brought into the building. As a reminder, stuffed animals are not allowed at Cedar Grove Middle School for any reason. These items have become a significant distraction in our classrooms, which can hinder the learning environment for all students. We kindly ask that you monitor your child’s belongings before they leave home to ensure that no stuffed animals are brought to school.

If a student is found with a stuffed animal on their person, it will be confiscated, and you will be asked to pick it up within 48 hours of the confiscation.

Once again, thank you for entrusting us with the care and education of your children. We appreciate your continued support and involvement in the Cedar Grove community. 

As we always say, 

Cedar Grove over everything!

Warm regards,

Cedar Grove Middle School
 
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January 2025 Parent Community Tech Tuesday
Attention CGMS Parents
DeKalb County School District Instructional Technology Department will host the November Parent Tech Café 

 
Tech Café Websitehttps://bit.ly/DCSDTechCafe



 
CGMS Cell Phone Policy
Cedar Grove Middle School Cell Phone Policy Guidelines & Agreement Teaching students to use technology safely and appropriately continues to be part of everyday learning; however, cell phones have proven to be a distraction in the classroom and detrimental to the learning environment. We are actively working to maintain the physical and mental health of our students, which has led to our Cell Phone Agreement.

This agreement was created with the consideration of students, staff, and parents and with student learning at the forefront. Given current research and data, we believe that having phones placed in cell phone pouches, so that the phone is physically off the students, is best practice.

CGMS Classroom Cell Phone Pouch Holder

Click CGMS Cell Phone Policy 2024 - 2025 to read our policy


 
CGMS Parent Classroom Observation Policy

Parents/Guardians, If you would like to observe your child’s classroom, you MUST make the request within 24 hours of the requested visitation date.

Requests will be approved or denied by the principal or designee.



 
School Volunteers
CGMS Wants You!

We need our community to volunteer!

If you are interested please click HERE for DeKalb County Volunteer Training Information

By signing on as a volunteer, you become a member of our team of professionals that proudly provides educational services to more than 93,000 students in our DeKalb County School District.

 
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Please view our CGMS PBIS, click HERE
 

Mission & Vision

The vision of the DeKalb County School District is to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence. Our mission is to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and life-long learning. We are making this vision and mission a reality – every day, in every classroom throughout the District.

Through community forums, focus groups, listening sessions, and more, we have engaged our stakeholders, refined our objectives, honed our procedures, and formulated a robust, highly-structured yet agile and adaptive strategic plan. We are pleased with the progress we have made thus far, and excited about the future – of our District, our community, and, most importantly, the 100,000+ students who daily bring to us their limitless potential.

The District has created performance measures, targets, and initiatives to ensure success in each goal area. A monitoring and data collection process has been developed, and rigorous progress check procedures have been implemented. At the local level, on-going training sessions are offered to all principals in order to support the work of aligning, refining, monitoring, and evaluating the continuous improvement efforts of each individual school.

As a community of learners, we are committed to excellence in everything we do – within the classroom and throughout the District. This continuous improvement process permeates each aspect of our Strategic Plan, and we are honored to partner with you to make it a reality for all.