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![CMS Band: Spring Concert Review]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732303642/colonial/olk3n2uwxw714bwrl7st/slide4_10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732303642/colonial/olk3n2uwxw714bwrl7st/slide4_10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732303642/colonial/olk3n2uwxw714bwrl7st/slide4_10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732303642/colonial/olk3n2uwxw714bwrl7st/slide4_10.jpg","width":1067}])
7th grader Shawn Goretsky reports: Just about two weeks ago, the CMS Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble performed for the sixth grade and for parents at their spring concert. They played a wide variety of songs, and I’m here to cover them.
![Science, Teamwork and Skills: CMS Science Olympiad]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742386462/colonial/msudrzbcllx1mftsqpun/untitled_5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742386462/colonial/msudrzbcllx1mftsqpun/untitled_5.png","width":289}])
8th grader Piano Kaewchaiyo puts Science Olympiad under the microscope to offer her lab report on what makes it so exciting.
![Jazz Band Festival Recap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730825861/colonial/ul5poerlwlkohsecqzvo/choosing-the-right-band-instrument-for-your-child.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730825861/colonial/ul5poerlwlkohsecqzvo/choosing-the-right-band-instrument-for-your-child.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730825861/colonial/ul5poerlwlkohsecqzvo/choosing-the-right-band-instrument-for-your-child.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730825861/colonial/ul5poerlwlkohsecqzvo/choosing-the-right-band-instrument-for-your-child.jpg","width":1200}])
7th grader Shawn Goretsky highlights the Jazz Band Festival at Upper Moreland that took place on February 21, 2025.
![Junior Writing Fellows at CMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740057118/colonial/ks41obtvbueu99gnnerd/WritingFellows.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740057118/colonial/ks41obtvbueu99gnnerd/WritingFellows.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740057118/colonial/ks41obtvbueu99gnnerd/WritingFellows.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740057118/colonial/ks41obtvbueu99gnnerd/WritingFellows.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740057118/colonial/ks41obtvbueu99gnnerd/WritingFellows.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740057118/colonial/ks41obtvbueu99gnnerd/WritingFellows.jpg","width":1920}])
8th grader Maeve O'Connell explains what the Junior Writing Fellows program is and how to get help.
![Why Lunch Should be Longer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734373407/colonial/allkjfhlhf4xkhsdr1em/colonial-middle-school-4-1-scaled.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734373407/colonial/allkjfhlhf4xkhsdr1em/colonial-middle-school-4-1-scaled.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734373407/colonial/allkjfhlhf4xkhsdr1em/colonial-middle-school-4-1-scaled.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734373407/colonial/allkjfhlhf4xkhsdr1em/colonial-middle-school-4-1-scaled.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734373407/colonial/allkjfhlhf4xkhsdr1em/colonial-middle-school-4-1-scaled.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734373407/colonial/allkjfhlhf4xkhsdr1em/colonial-middle-school-4-1-scaled.jpg","width":2200}])
6th grader Carmela Socci argues the case for a longer lunch.
![Longer Lunches at CMS?!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733168474/colonial/my9qqtsbb7vhkuonbkwy/sddefault.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733168474/colonial/my9qqtsbb7vhkuonbkwy/sddefault.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733168474/colonial/my9qqtsbb7vhkuonbkwy/sddefault.jpg","width":640}])
6th grader Shay Deveney examines the short lunch periods with some possible solutions for maximizing students lunch and social time.
![Who Is Mr. Lashley?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731958400/colonial/ougjgcbzsyvhgcdddnws/hq720.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731958400/colonial/ougjgcbzsyvhgcdddnws/hq720.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731958400/colonial/ougjgcbzsyvhgcdddnws/hq720.jpg","width":686}])
Jaxon Polin (6th) profiles our new assistant principal here at CMS -- Mr. Lashley.
![Gim Theory: Fishtopia Review]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729877380/colonial/vfts9l2x33vvfnnocsio/b85ca7060159c3047c064ad8030f2ba417d07c4c.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729877380/colonial/vfts9l2x33vvfnnocsio/b85ca7060159c3047c064ad8030f2ba417d07c4c.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729877380/colonial/vfts9l2x33vvfnnocsio/b85ca7060159c3047c064ad8030f2ba417d07c4c.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729877380/colonial/vfts9l2x33vvfnnocsio/b85ca7060159c3047c064ad8030f2ba417d07c4c.png","width":962}])
7th graders Dillon Fisher and Liam Otero review a newer Gimkit game: Fishtopia.
![Gim Theory: Sneak Peek]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729877980/colonial/gmw35csowjf0fcjht4mf/gimkit_v5OJYTT.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729877980/colonial/gmw35csowjf0fcjht4mf/gimkit_v5OJYTT.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729877980/colonial/gmw35csowjf0fcjht4mf/gimkit_v5OJYTT.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729877980/colonial/gmw35csowjf0fcjht4mf/gimkit_v5OJYTT.png","width":845}])
Dillon Fisher and Liam Otero (7th) start a new game review -- this time, for everyone's favorite school-based site: GIMKIT!
![CMS Sportscast: School Sports Insider -- Field Hockey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727870624/colonial/vkvny5on7iwadvbx6f0a/Sportscast.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727870624/colonial/vkvny5on7iwadvbx6f0a/Sportscast.png","width":500}])
7th grader Cameron Moore profiles the CMS field hockey teams, led by stellar coaching, who are dominating the 2024 season with strong fundamentals, teamwork, and standout performances, including multiple hat tricks and undefeated 8th graders.
World News
![Revisiting The Story Of Chinese Americans: Asian Pacific Islander Month Spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743595676/colonial/myfg3nlabtzrutcpot3x/aapi-heritage-month_0.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743595676/colonial/myfg3nlabtzrutcpot3x/aapi-heritage-month_0.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743595676/colonial/myfg3nlabtzrutcpot3x/aapi-heritage-month_0.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743595676/colonial/myfg3nlabtzrutcpot3x/aapi-heritage-month_0.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743595676/colonial/myfg3nlabtzrutcpot3x/aapi-heritage-month_0.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743595676/colonial/myfg3nlabtzrutcpot3x/aapi-heritage-month_0.png","width":1920}])
8th grader Piano Kaewchaiyo dives deep into the story of Chinese Americans to spotlight Asian Pacific Islander Month.
7th grader Cameron Moore recaps a tumultuous but Birds-dominant season in the NFL.
![What are Gravastars?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740056883/colonial/xdrfqolgmczshj8kgjae/ImageForArticle_564_17347110949514667.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740056883/colonial/xdrfqolgmczshj8kgjae/ImageForArticle_564_17347110949514667.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740056883/colonial/xdrfqolgmczshj8kgjae/ImageForArticle_564_17347110949514667.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740056883/colonial/xdrfqolgmczshj8kgjae/ImageForArticle_564_17347110949514667.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740056883/colonial/xdrfqolgmczshj8kgjae/ImageForArticle_564_17347110949514667.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740056883/colonial/xdrfqolgmczshj8kgjae/ImageForArticle_564_17347110949514667.jpg","width":2000}])
6th grader Alex Ammons explains what Gravastars -- an alternative to black holes theory -- are.
7th grader Cam Moore looks past being flabbergasted and digs into the what, why, how, and huh?! of the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade that shocked the NBA world.
![Welcome Back to Earth: Issue 2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734550742/colonial/tgbcajvace3ophf0x0ot/WELCOMEBACKTOEARTH.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734550742/colonial/tgbcajvace3ophf0x0ot/WELCOMEBACKTOEARTH.png","width":500}])
6th grader Jaxon Polin synthesizes the news for us.