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UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 27/28: Boys' B team basketball tournament
Jan 28: Band ensemble contest
Jan 30: Boys' basketball vs. Wiley MS
Jan 31: Spring play parent meeting, 6 PM
Feb 1: 8th grade transition begins
Feb 2: Girls' basketball vs. Cedar Park MS
"Soaring to Success!"
Principal: Susan Sullivan
Asst. Principal:
Kenisha Coburn
Asst. Principal:
Alfonso Longoria
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LISD Purpose:
The purpose of LISD is to educate each student to be successful in an ever-changing world.
LISD Vision:
Every student is encouraged, supported, and challenged to achieve the highest levels of knowledge, skills, and character.
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CRMS Mission:
At CRMS, our mission is to produce motivated, confident learners who are continually striving to improve by setting personal goals, advocating for themselves, and taking responsibility for their actions. Our students will be independent, productive, ethical risk-takers who are able to operate comfortably in the technological, global world in which they live. In order to accomplish this, they must be able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, think critically, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
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Canyon Ridge Middle School
12601 Country Trails Lane
Austin, TX 78732
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SCHOOL NEWS HEADLINES
EIGHTH GRADE INFORMATION
On January 30, all incoming VHS freshman are invited to attend an information night, beginning at 6 PM. This event will be held at Vandegrift HS. For more information contact VHS counseling office or click on link below.
High School Transition
Advanced Programs Information
IB Information
STUDENT HOLIDAYS
February 6 - 8 is Leander ISD's annual February Conference for all teachers and staff. There will be no school or extra-curricular activities on these days. School will resume on Thursday, February 9.

Wednesday, February 22 is an early release day. All CRMS students will be released at 1:20 PM. There will be no after school activities on this day. To see bell schedule, see link below.
Early Release Bell Schedule
FUTURE FEST
S.T.E.E.R. (Students and Teachers Empowering Eagle Responsibility) will be hosting Future Fest this year as part of College Awareness Week, and we are looking for professionals who would be willing to volunteer a couple of hours of their time on Wednesday, March 21, to tell our students what they do and what it takes to get there. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in being a part of this event, please contact Ben Beach at ben.beach@leanderisd.org.
SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION
January is School Board Appreciation month in Leander ISD. Canyon Ridge Middle School thanks Pam Waggoner for her dedication and hard work on behalf of the students of LISD.

Pam Waggoner was elected to the Leander ISD Board of Trustees in May 2010, and is currently serving as Vice President. She previously served on the Board from 2002-2008, where she was active with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and named a Master Trustee.
RECYCLING
Did you know that you can recycle cell phones, batteries, ink jet and laser jet cartridges at CRMS? There is also a large paper recycling bin in the bus lanes. Please bring phones, batteries and print cartridges to the front office to be recycled.
LINE DANCE PROGRAM
On Wednesday, February 15, come and watch our PE students in the annual Line Dance Program. This event begins at 6 PM and will be held in the main gym. Before the dancing, Brenda Edwards will be providing parents with information on the C.A.T.C.H. (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) program.
STAAR TESTING INFORMATION
Visit the LISD web site for information and resources about the new STAAR test.
Testing Dates
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENT COUNCIL members meet on most Monday mornings at 8:15 in Mrs. Harrelson's room (1122). All members are encouraged to attend.

FIBER ARTS CLUB: Students who are interested in learning to knit, crochet, weave, etc., are invited to attend. Students will meet in the Art room at 4:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except for the first Tuesday of each month.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES meet every Wednesday morning at 8:15 in Mr. MacLeod's room. You don't need to be an athlete to be in FCA!

PEER MEDIATION is held each Wednesday morning at 8:15 in Mr. Hoffman's room (0101).

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY meets one time each six weeks, on a Wednesday morning in Mrs. Minter's room (1129). Point and grade sheets are to be turned in at the meetings. All members should attend.

NO PLACE FOR HATE: Meetings are held each Wednesday at 4:15 PM in Mrs. Burtis's room (1105). All interested students are invited to attend.

S.T.E.E.R.: CRMS's "Just say no" club will meet in conjunction with No Place for Hate. Meetings are on Wednesdays at 4:15 in room 1105.

Beginning January 5, the CANYON RIDGE DANCE CREW will practice on Thursday mornings at 8 AM in the Dance room. The HIP HOP CLUB will not meet again until after Spring Break.

FUTURE CITIES CLUB meet each Thursday in Mr. Johndrow's room (1127) at 4:10 PM.

JUNIOR THESPIANS meet one Friday morning each month at 8:15 in the Theatre Arts room. All members are encouraged to attend.
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YEARBOOKS
Pre-order sales for the 2011-2012 yearbook will be available until April 15th. This price for yearbooks has remained unchanged at $40. To pre-order your yearbook, log onto www.balfour.com You may also send a check to the school. Please be sure to include your student's name and grade.

Please contact Dana Thompson at dana.thompson@leanderisd.org or 512.570.3500 ext. 43517 with any questions or concerns.
BUS CAPACITY
Due to rider capacity, no guest rider permits can be accepted for buses 248, 251 and 319.
DRESS CODE
The LISD Dress Code has changed for the 2011- 2012 school year. All schools will be enforcing the policy this year.
LISD Dress Code
PHYSICALS
In order to be considered current for the 2011 - 2012 school year, physical forms should not be dated before June 6, 2011. All students who wish to participate in any Athletics activity must have a current physical form on file with the coaches.
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