Corinth Middle School

One of our district's goals is focused on student literacy. Corinth Middle School utilizes the STAR reading and math program for our benchmark testing throughout the year. STAR allows teachers to measure student literacy and math skills to monitor student progress. The STAR program creates a detailed report for each student, outlining specific strengths and areas of growth. Teachers meet with students to review their progress and set learning goals. It also allows teachers to target instruction to improve skills which may include AIS reading and math placements.

STAR is a valuable tool in helping us work towards our district goals of improving learning and striving to have students reading on grade level to be successful in all of their courses. For more information, check out the video below!

If you have any questions, please reach out to our CMS AIS Coordinators, Ms. McKenzie Regan or Mrs. Darcy Dunbar.

Please check out this informational video of STAR ASSESSMENTS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAaDYGwg7wM

On Thursday January 26 and 27th, Corinth Middle School will be on a half day schedule. Students will be dismissed at 11:15 am. With that in mind, we are monitoring a snowstorm that is expected to impact our area this afternoon into the evening hours. IF the district has a two hour delay tomorrow, middle school students will NOT report to school. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school office.

As we enter the midpoint of the school year, students are encouraged to keep working hard and striving for excellence. Studies show that excellent attendance is one of the key indicators of academic success. If your child is struggling academically, please reach out to his/her homeroom or classroom teacher. We've recently added some after school opportunities for students who are having difficulties with their coursework. Students who qualify will be recommended by their teachers to attend and will be invited with a letter mailed home from the office. We encourage students to attend as we offer many opportunities to help our students succeed. As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Middle School Office or email me at Testanib@corinthcsd.org.

As the weather continues to become colder and snowier, I would like to remind families of a few important items:

• Students should be dropped off at school as close to 7:55am as possible. Generally, students will remain outside until they are allowed to enter the building, which is usually around 8:00am. In rare situations, the students may be allowed to stay in the cafeteria if weather conditions are extreme and unsafe.
• Students should dress accordingly for recess and be prepared for all weather conditions. Jackets, mittens, hats should all be worn during outside recess. Boots are highly recommended when snow is present. Students should expect to go outside everyday unless the weather is severe.

We are excited to introduce a new program available to all Corinth students! Our district has partnered with Saratoga Hospital to offer a Student Health Services initiative.

An advanced practice provider will be available in our district to offer FREE medical care for all students. Some of their services will include: care for minor injuries and illnesses; mental health consultation; acute care prescription medication; and sports physicals. These professionals will share their time between the Elementary School and the Oak Street campus.

In order for students to take advantage of this great opportunity, parents/guardians must sign and return the Consent Form to the middle school or nurse's office. If you have questions regarding this service, please call 518-654-9005 or 518-654-2960 Extension, 3445.

On January 26th, we are inviting any middle school families in need of some gently used clothing for their students to visit our C.A.R.E. Closet. Mrs. Giumarra, our C.A.R.E. Committee President, as well as other members of our team will be available to help!

Closet hours on January 26th: noon-3PM and 5-7:30PM

Our C.A.R.E. Committee is dedicated to helping our students be healthy, safe and feel connected to school! Please visit our webpage on the district website under COMMUNITY to learn more about our C.A.R.E. Committee options!

ATTENTION LACROSSE FANS!!! The Albany Firewolves are invading CMS on February 14th. Our local professional lacrosse team will be sending a few of your favorite players to speak to our students. Team members will be speaking about leadership and teamwork. They will also be demonstrating a few of their amazing skills. Get ready students, the firewolves are coming!

Our Annual 8th Grade Parents’ Night is scheduled for February 9th at 6:00pm. We will be meeting in the Library on our Oak St. Campus. The purpose of Parents’ Night is to inform you of the high school programs available to your student during grades 9-12, including the Career and Technical Education programs(BOCES), College in the High School programs, the Queensbury HS IB program, as well as, the Clean Tech ECHS program at HVCC and the PTECH program through SUNY Adirondack available as early as 9th grade for interested students .

Also, course requirements and Regents requirements will be discussed, as will the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations. We are asking that all parents/guardians attend this important meeting. It is not necessary for your child to attend this meeting, as we shared this same information with the students when we visited them in class this month.

As the new semester begins, we will be providing all students with a school-wide PBIS refresher! Topics will include cafeteria protocols, recess, hallways and other important school and classroom expectations to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment for our students. We will also announce our February PBIS event. Stay tuned for more information!

If you are interested in volunteering your time at one of our fun nights or any other school function, please fill out the following school volunteer form https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hSigP1j9VOeJRLfYEwgchpWy2kdDXlu0hd28aOjLuXU/edit.

If you are approved to be a school volunteer, you will be contacted and provided additional information.

During the winter months, children should avoid slippery snowbanks and wait for their bus in a safe location, approximately 20 feet or more off the edge of the roadway. As the bus pulls up to your bus stop, please wait for the door to open before approaching the bus. Think safety first!

Corinth CSD Transportation Department is looking for bus drivers and substitute bus drivers. Great opportunity for anyone entered in a part time job. If you're looking for the same school schedule as your children or want a job with weekends and holidays off, this is the place for you!

We handle all the training right here at the transportation facility. Applications can be found on the district's website or contact the transportation office at 518-654-2231.

Intramurals are still being offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15 - 7:55 in the morning. Please see Coach Haskell for a permission slip if interested in participating.

Healthy Corinth is working to bring flexible, on-demand bus service to Corinth and its surrounding areas. This is a new type of transit program designed specifically for rural areas. It is currently in use in Mechanicvllle and we are hoping to get it in Corinth, too. With this new approach, there is no need to wait at a bus stop or plan your day around set bus routes. Instead, you use your phone to ask the bus to come to you, and it will take you where you want to go. It works similarly to an Uber but at a cost like riding the bus. The first step is this survey, which will help us show the CDTA (Capital District Transit Authority) that there is a demand for this service in and around our town. Please consider filling out this survey by January 31st so we know what would be most beneficial to you and your household.

Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/ZCC3XGUWXoKsER8g9

January 26th and 27th: Early dismissal days for MS - Students will dismiss at 11:15am

January 27th: End of the 2nd marking period

February 9th: 8th Grade Parent Night

February 10th: PBIS Fun Night

February 14th : Albany Firewolves Visit

February 20th -24th: Mid Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL