STAY CONNECTED! PTA WELCOME PACKET
The PTA has put together a welcome packet for the 2023-24 school year. It includes information about joining the PTA, how we will be communicating to families this school year, and information about fundraising.
More importantly, it also includes instructions to sign up for Membership Toolkit where you'll receive access to the private (optional) School Directory, the full school year PTA Events Calendar, and a signup for Rent the Rock. Simply visit our website at shamrockpta.org and click LOGIN in the upper right corner to register for free! Register by September 15th to make sure you're included in the School Directory and that we're able to connect with you!
NOTE FROM NURSE CHRISTINE
Remember that all medications, including over-the-counter, must have a CMS Medication Authorization Form filled out and signed by both your doctor and parent/guardian before any medication can be given in school. This includes creams, oral rinses, cough drops, and any pills or liquid medications. For forms and questions, visit the CMS School Health and Nursing webpage or contact Nurse Christine Ruff at christinem.ruff@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-343-6440.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
If you still need to get school supplies for your scholar, you can find the full supply lists for all grades at this Edukit site. (Note that the deadline for ordering directly from Edukit has passed.)
LUNCH UPDATES
Shamrock no longer qualifies as a "free lunch" school. But that doesn't mean the cafeteria is any less accessible! Families should do one or both of the following:
1) To be considered for free or reduced price lunch benefits, complete a CMS meal application online at www.cmsk12.org. You can also ask for a paper application at the SGE front office.
2) Add money to your scholar's PayPAMS account. PayPAMS (Pay Parent Account Management System) is an online payment service used by CMS to manage all cafeteria purchases.
The price of lunch for scholars is $2.75. Breakfast will continue to be served to all students every day at no charge. You may contact the CMS School Nutrition office at 980-343-6041 with any additional questions about school lunch.
LOGISTICS
Step 1, Day 1: Get your scholar to school!
Bus riders: Information regarding scholars' bus numbers and estimated pick-up and drop-off times was given out at Lucky's Birthday. For those not able to attend, the information was mailed with class assignments. Families are also highly encouraged to get the Here Comes the Bus app, which provides GPS tracking of their scholar's bus when in service. You'll need the CMS district code (73877) and your scholar's ID number. For more information about bus transportation, visit the CMS transportation services webpage, and also feel free to ask questions during Open House.
Car riders, walkers, and bikers: For information about carpool, including drop-off and pick-up times and a car line map, see these Car Line Procedures. The bottom of the webpage also includes a walker and biker map for those who get to school on their own fuel!
