Programs and Initiatives



Previous Initiatives:

Week of Respect
October 2nd - 6th 

Monday: Blue Pinky Promise
A table will be set up in the Commons where students and staff can get their pinky nails painted blue to symbolize a “pinky promise” to take a stand against bullying! 

Tuesday: Wear Blue!
Staff and students - wear blue as a symbol to join in solidarity to fight against bullying. 

Wednesday: 2nd Floor Chalk Project
Student volunteers will write positive messages using chalk outside during recess.

Thursday:: “If Not Me, Then Who” Assemblies

Friday: Take the Anti-Bullying Pledge!
Students and staff can sign an anti-bullying pledge during lunch in the Commons.  All pledges will be hung on the bulletin board outside Room 315.  


School Violence Prevention Week
October 16th - 20th

October 16th: 
Challenge: #SaySomething "Photobooth" - Students and staff will have the opportunity to take a picture with their pledge to #SaySomething if they see/hear any warning signs, signals, or threats of violence.

October 17th:
Challenge: Members from the Plainsboro Police Department will be available during lunch to have informal conversations about violence in schools with the students.  Suggestions to students: ask about preventing violence in schools, warning signs, and their work 
to prevent violence in the community

October 18th:
Challenge: Reach the Un-reached – staff and students will be challenged to get to know at least one student or staff member they currently do not know well.  

October 19th: No School for Students

October 20th: 
Challenge: Identify two trusted adults – students will tell two adults that they find them trustworthy and would confide in them.  


Red Ribbon Week
October 23-27

Monday: Red Ribbon Week newsletter e-mailed to all parents/guardians.
Miss Peters will go into 8th grade health classes.

Tuesday: Miss Peters will have an information table at lunch with "I pledge to be drug free" stickers available.

Wednesday: Unity Day - creation of a unity chain with positive messages.  Wear ORANGE!

ThursdayMiss Peters will go into 8th grade health classes.

Friday: Pledge Signing during lunch - Say BOO to Drugs!



Red Ribbon Week
October 23-27

Monday: Red Ribbon Week newsletter e-mailed to all parents/guardians.
Miss Peters will go into 8th grade health classes.

Tuesday: Miss Peters will have an information table at lunch with "I pledge to be drug free" stickers available.

Wednesday: Unity Day - creation of a unity chain with positive messages.  Wear ORANGE!

ThursdayMiss Peters will go into 8th grade health classes.

Friday: Pledge Signing during lunch - Say BOO to Drugs!



Bystander Play
November 3rd - Assembly for 6th and 7th grade students
Our 8th Graders did a fantastic job with the performance!


Anti-Bullying Poster Contest
Due: 11/15/17
Winner: Pranav Ananth! Thank you to all who participated.


World Kindness Day - CMS Kindness Challenge

11/13-11/17 Students engaged in random acts of kindness to see how many we could get for the week!