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![NJHS Update: 11/10-11/14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763135607/colonial/xqfon2kaldpei3rsdysb/145018-5c19212b-d8a2-49d1-8fc7-67a00fccacdc.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763135607/colonial/xqfon2kaldpei3rsdysb/145018-5c19212b-d8a2-49d1-8fc7-67a00fccacdc.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763135607/colonial/xqfon2kaldpei3rsdysb/145018-5c19212b-d8a2-49d1-8fc7-67a00fccacdc.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763135607/colonial/xqfon2kaldpei3rsdysb/145018-5c19212b-d8a2-49d1-8fc7-67a00fccacdc.png","width":1200}])
NJHS Communications Officer Meghan Raimondo offers an update on NJHS for the week of 11/10-11/14
![Marching Band 2025 Recap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762269370/colonial/ckikifpcohoypupb4on8/PWBandcamp2023_0177.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762269370/colonial/ckikifpcohoypupb4on8/PWBandcamp2023_0177.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762269370/colonial/ckikifpcohoypupb4on8/PWBandcamp2023_0177.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762269370/colonial/ckikifpcohoypupb4on8/PWBandcamp2023_0177.jpg","width":1200}])
8th graders Cameron Moore and Shawn Goretsky (8th) recap the Colonial Marching Band's season, including how they placed at Cavalcades.
![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.
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.
![CMS Sportscast: NFL Season Recap]([{"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 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.