Schools & offices will be closed starting Thursday, November 28th through and including Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break. Schools & offices will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Thank you.
Colonia Middle School Families,
We would like to wish all of our families a Happy Thanksgiving.
I am proud to report that this year 84% of our students made the honor roll for Marking Period 1.
Thank you for your continued support and best wishes.
Joseph A. Short
Principal, Colonia Middle School
Click here to see what is happening in our schools for American Education Week https://5il.co/30xp5
The following is a friendly reminder that school and offices will be closed in Woodbridge Township School District starting Monday, November 4th through and including Friday, November 8th for Fall Break. Additionally, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day. Offices will open back up and classes will resume on Tuesday, November 12th.
Colonia Middle School Families,
On behalf of our entire staff, we would like to wish our families a safe and enjoyable Fall Break. The students have had an outstanding first two months and we hope they enjoy their time off. School resumes on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. A special Thank You to our United States Veterans for their service to our country. Marking Period 1 Report Cards will be available on the Genesis Parent Access at 8:00 am on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Best regards,
Joseph A. Short
Principal, Colonia Middle School
School Bus Safety Week is Oct 21 - 25 2024. Click here for safety tips - https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/page/transportation
CMS Families,
Our students have had a great start to the month of October with our PBIS Kickoff and this week’s focus on Respect and Inclusion. Our school community continues to work hard and show outstanding school spirit.
Reminder - there is no school for students this Monday, October 14, 2024. This is an employee in-service day.
Thank you for your continued support and have a great weekend.
Joseph A. Short
Principal, Colonia Middle School
There will be no school for Woodbridge Township School District students on Monday, October 14, 2024 for a Staff In-Service day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15th.
Please see the district calendar here: https://5il.co/14jxz.
CMS Families: Please see the following link for information regarding the CMS Open House on Tuesday, 9/17 at 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank You https://5il.co/2wirj
CMS Families, Please see the following link for information regarding CMS sports physicals. Thank You. https://5il.co/2wfk0
CMS Families,
1.) Thank you for an outstanding opening week of school, we are very proud of our students.
2.) CMS Upcoming Date Reminders:
9/11/24-CMS Patriot Day (Wear Red, White, & Blue To School)
9/17/24-CMS Open House
9/25/24-CMS Picture Day
Enjoy your weekend.
Joseph A. Short
Principal, Colonia Middle School
CMS Families,
Students will be receiving their Chromebooks on the first day of school (9/4/24). Students should charge the devices and add them to their home Wi-Fi before bringing them back to school. By doing this, students should have internet connected and updated Chromebooks ready to use both at school and at home throughout the school year.
Best regards,
Colonia Middle School Technology Team
Dear Colonia Middle School Grade 6 Students and Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to Colonia Middle School. We will be holding our 6th Grade Orientation Meeting & Locker Camp on the following date:
Thursday, August 29th
Session #1 – 10:00 AM
Session #2 – 2:00 PM
Students and parents/guardians are invited to attend either session. Please attend ONLY one session of your choice. You will report to Door #11. After the informational session in the gym (new location), students will then proceed up to the 6th grade wing to practice opening lockers. NJHS volunteers and staff members will be present to assist. Students can decorate the inside of their lockers. They may attach items to their locker using magnets only. Students are not permitted to use anything that has an adhesive that might leave a residue. Do not worry if you cannot attend this event. Our 6th grade teachers will dedicate the first several days of school to orienting our incoming 6th grade students to life at Colonia Middle School.
To be prepared for the start of school, 6th grade students are encouraged to have the following general supplies:
4 Composition notebooks
Three ring binder with dividers
Pencils/pens
Colored pencils
Folders (one for each subject)
Glue sticks
Highlighters
Post-it notes
Earbuds or headphones
Once classes begin, individual teachers may request additional items.
The start of middle school is an exciting time and we will be here every step of the way in helping all students find success here at CMS. We are all looking forward to an outstanding 2024-2025 school year.
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Short
Principal, Colonia Middle School
Colonia Middle School Families,
The Genesis Parent Portal will be going live on Tuesday, August 27th at 12 noon.
Welcome Letter from Principal Short:
https://5il.co/2uhcr
CMS Families,
As a reminder, if your child is planning on or even not sure they are going to try out for a sport (cheer included), they will need an approved sports physical before tryouts. The approval will need to be done by the township doctor after you have handed in your physical. That means that it will need to be handed into the nurse 3-4 weeks before tryouts to be sent to the township doctor for approval. The Deadline for Fall Sports is August 15th, 2024. I can not guarantee approval will be done in time after this date. If it is flagged for further evaluations (cardiac clearance, vision, etc.) it may take longer. All the forms can be found on my site under the "Sports Physicals". There is a parent letter to read for instructions.
There are sports physical packets available for pick up in the main office as well. You can drop off completed Medical Eligibility Form in the main office during the summer. If you have any questions, I can be reached via email as I am not in the office all Summer but am happy to help via email if needed. Please include a good number and time to call if you require a call back.
My site can be found at:
https://sites.google.com/wtsdnj.com/staceycacchionern/home
Have a healthy and safe Summer!
Mrs. Stacey Cacchione BSN, RN, CSN
School Nurse
Colonia Middle School
732-396-7010
stacey.cacchione@woodbridge.k12.nj.us
Check out the "bELieve Youth Football Camp". This is a great opportunity for the youth to learn the game of football in a controlled, fun environment. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Eric Legrand's Foundation. This is intended for all students from 1st-8th grade.
Dates & times : July 22,23,24,25 : 7:00PM - 9:00 PM
Location : Colonia HS Football Field
Register for the "bELieve Football Camp" here: https://bit.ly/3VVhDmF
Dear Colonia Middle School Incoming Grade 6 Students and Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to Colonia Middle School. We will be holding our 6th Grade Orientation Meeting & Locker Camp on the following date:
Thursday, August 29th:
Session #1 – 10:00 AM,
Session #2 – 2:00 PM.
Students and parents/guardians are invited to attend either session. Please attend ONLY one session of your choice. You will report to Door #11. After the informational session in the cafeteria, students will then proceed up to the 6th grade wing to practice opening lockers. NJHS volunteers and staff members will be present to assist. Students can decorate the inside of their lockers. They may attach items to their locker using magnets only. Students are not permitted to use anything that has an adhesive that might leave a residue.
To be prepared for the start of school, 6th grade students are encouraged to have the following general supplies:
4 Composition notebooks,
Three ring binder with dividers,
Pencils/pens,
Colored pencils,
Folders (one for each subject),
Glue sticks,
Highlighters,
Post-it notes,
Earbuds or headphones.
Once classes begin, individual teachers may request additional items.
The start of middle school is an exciting time and we will be here every step of the way in helping all students find success here at CMS. We are all looking forward to an outstanding 2024-2025 school year.
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Short
Principal, Colonia Middle School
CMS Families: Thank you for an outstanding year! Enjoy your summer and best of luck to our 8th grade class in high school. Best wishes, Joseph A. Short, Principal, Colonia Middle School
All Woodbridge Township schools will be closed Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for Primary Election Day.