CHMS Weekly Update

Friday, February 20th is the end of the second trimester. It is also an early release day! Middle and High School students will be released at 12:00 PM.

For the first few weeks of February, we are going to be focusing on reducing the number of behavior referrals that result from physical contact/aggression between students. Creating a safe environment helps students feel secure, build positive relationships, and stay focused on learning.

We are reinforcing clear expectations about keeping hands to ourselves and teaching students positive ways to handle conflict, including using words, managing emotions, and seeking help from an adult when needed. Fewer disruptions also mean more instructional time for all students.

As a schoolwide incentive, students will have the opportunity to earn a schoolwide assembly on February 27th if we meet our goal. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations at home and partnering with us to keep our school a safe and respectful place for everyone!

Check out the information for 5th and 6th grade girls interested in volleyball below! There is a Sign-Up Form linked as well.

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Check out some info from our CHMS Parent Club!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

What are we learning this week?

5th Grade - Unit 1: Empathy & Skills for Learning

Lesson 6 - Accepting Differences

Why This Lesson Matters: As they approach middle school, students become increasingly focused on peers and peer norms. Prejudices of all sorts are common sources of conflict among students. It is important to help students understand the negative effects of prejudice and to learn to focus on things they have in common with peers rather than differences between themselves and others. This can reduce discrimination, bullying, and peer conflicts. Being able to find commonality with peers is an important path to increasing compassionate behavior.

6th Grade - Unit 3: Thoughts, Emotions, & Decisions

Lesson 15 - Emotions and Your Brain

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how different parts of their brains play a part in managing their strong emotions.

Try this at home: Ask your child to teach you about some of the different parts of the brain and how they manage emotions. Look up a picture or video of the brain and learn some more!

7th Grade -Unit 3: Thoughts, Emotions, & Decisions

Lesson 15 - Feel, Think, Do

In this week’s lesson, your child will distinguish thoughts from emotions. They will also analyze how emotions affect their thoughts, and how their thoughts can influence the decisions they make.

Try this at home: Ask your child to explain the difference between an emotion and a thought. Take turns expressing sentiments aloud and having the other person identify if the sentiments are thoughts or emotions. (For example, Emotion: “I’m so mad at the coach for not putting me in the game.” Thought: “That’s it—I quit!”)

8th Grade -Unit 3: Thoughts, Emotions, & Decisions

Lesson 15 - Where Does Stress Come From?

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn where stress comes from, identify stressors in their life, and examine which stressors they can control.

Try this at home: Ask your child if they have any stressors they can’t control. Discuss what they do have control over.

7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball

Monday, February 16th - Home vs Grant - 4:00 PM Start Time

Wednesday, February 18th - Home vs Lakeview - 4:00 PM Start Time

Saturday, February 21st - Away at Big Rapids (tournament) - 9:00 AM Start Time

WE NEED MORE SHOUT OUTS!

Let's show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation! This form will be linked every week along with a couple shout-outs to recognize the amazing staff at CHMS!

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Some Recent Shout-Outs!

Ms. Ottobre - Paraprofessional

"She's funny and nice and cares about us students."

Mrs. Stuart - Science Teacher

"Mrs. Stuart has been such a help to my student this year, she makes sure they understand everything she teaches while still having fun and making sure they don't have too much to do."