CMS News

Today marks the middle point of the First Semester and a great time to reflect on your child's year thus far! Parenting middle school students can be challenging, as this is a time of significant growth and change for your child. Here are some pieces of advice to help parents of middle school students navigate this period:

- Open Communication: Encourage open and honest communication with your child. Create a safe and non-judgmental space for them to share their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Often they do not need you to say anything, simply letting your child talk allows them to process their thoughts and create their own solutions.

- Set Realistic Expectations: Understand that middle school students are undergoing physical and emotional changes. Expect mood swings and occasional conflicts, but maintain patience and empathy.

- Establish Routines: Help your child establish a daily routine for schoolwork, chores, and leisure. Consistency can reduce stress and make them feel more in control.

-Encourage Independence: Middle school is a time for kids to develop independence. Allow them to take on responsibilities and make choices within reasonable boundaries. Tasks such as making a meal all by themselves, planning an event, or organizing needed materials for a project all build healthy confidence.

- Homework Support: Offer assistance with homework, but don't do it for them. Help them create a productive study environment and encourage time management skills. Ask to see your child's grades and missing homework list. Check their Google Classroom calendars together or find the links on the Family Dashboard.

- Teach Time Management: Middle school students often juggle various activities and commitments. Teach them how to manage their time effectively, set priorities, and plan ahead. Ask your child which Bridge sessions they are attending - they may need to choose a Study Hall to complete homework so their grades do not dip.

- Positive Reinforcement: Acknowledge your child's achievements, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement can boost self-esteem and motivation. Your words matter and a pat on the back or "I'm proud of you!" goes a long way!

At CMS, we honor students' for strong academic and behavior through the Principal's List, Honor Roll, and Bronco Awards. Please see the award criteria and rewards HERE.

CMS Family Dashboard (Click here to access the site and the important documents)

See you Monday Broncos!

~ Mrs. Kosten

- Parent-Teacher Conferences 2:45-8:00 PM

- Please refer to the email from me on Tuesday regarding sing-ups.

Please ask your child for their NWEA reports. We use these to show growth from Fall to Winter and our students are aware of their growth goals for the year. Please ask your child math, ELA, or science teacher for any additional information.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please remind your child that students are not invited to wear costumes to school on Halloween or the days leading up. Plan to enjoy them while trick or treating after school. Thank you!

7th and 8th grade band students need to bring their costumes to school on Monday for their concert. Thank you!

Our first Bronco Bash of the year will be on Friday, October 23 from 2:30-4:00 PM. There will be concessions, volleyball, ping-pong, board games, bean bag toss, and much more for student to enjoy with their peers. Come join the fun!

What would you do if an active threat happened at work, at a school event, in a local business or somewhere else in our community?

Join CAPS Supervisor of Campus Safety Chris Koster for CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events), a FREE community safety training focused on practical, real-world strategies for responding to an active threat and helping keep yourself and the people around you safe.

You don’t need any special training or experience. This is for parents, grandparents, employees, business owners, coaches and anyone who wants to be better prepared.

Bring a friend. Come with your coworkers, church group or community organization. The more of us who know what to do, the stronger and more prepared our community becomes.

Tuesday, October 20 | 7–9 PM
CHS Centerstage Theatre
Adults 18+ | Ages 16–17 with a parent or guardian
FREE • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Save your seat: https://forms.gle/WEhZaGtZssZk9MF69

Come together. Be prepared. Build a stronger Coopersville.

October 16: Halfway through 1st Semester

October 22: Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 23: Bronco Bash

November 25-27: No School Thanksgiving Break

December 3: Choir Concert (6:00 PM)

December 8: Band Concert (6th: 6:30 PM, 7th & 8th: 7:30 PM)

December 18: Last Day of Semester

December 18: Half Day - Dismissal at 10:50 am

December 21-January 1: No School - Holiday Break

January 22-23: Musical "Camp Rock"

Starting Wednesday, October 14 (2:30-3:30 PM in Mrs. Quinn's Room)

Come ready to use your imagination, practice your building skills, and see what you can create! Join the google classroom with code: oorcjlu for updates.

(2:30-3:30 PM in Mrs. Quinn's Room)

Do you love experimenting, building, creating, and figuring out how things work? Join us for our first Science Club meeting! Come ready for a fun, hands-on STEM challenge, teamwork, and lots of opportunities to explore science! Join google classroom for updates with code: hwxqt4qi

Middle School Robotics season is here! The practice schedule will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Students may choose which practices they attend within a week and they do NOT need to attend all practices. Students should be dropped off and picked up in the parking lot on the west side of the high school (Near the greenhouse). For questions please contact Mr. Schoenborn (rschoenborn@capsk12.org).

Does your child love music? Would they like to learn an instrument? Ukulele Club is open to students with and without any music experience. Ukuleles are provided. Come join the fun!!

Meetings: Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 PM in Mrs. Moore's Classroom

**Please pick up your child at 3:30 PM in front of school.

**Watch the daily announcements for a Google link to sign up.

Please fill out the Back to School documents linked on this resource page: HERE

As we prepare for a successful school year, we need your help with a quick but crucial task: completing the Education Benefits Form. You might be wondering: "If meals are already free for students, why do I still need to fill out this form?" While universal free meal programs ensure our students are nourished every day, the Education Benefits Form is about much more than lunch. It is the primary tool used by the state and federal government to determine how much grant funding our school receives to support student learning and well-being.

Educational Benefits Form

• There will be a la carte items available for sale.

• Students must have cash or money on their food service account to purchase a la carte items.

• Students can bring cash or a check made out to CAPS food service.

• Families can also add money with a credit card (additional fees apply) at: coopersville.family portal.cloud

• Click here for additional information!

The keynote speaker is Shandy Longcore from Embracing Imperfections.

Follow this link to register for this important event!

https://canva.link/parenting-unplugged-workshop-flyer

Hand To Hand Registration Link: HERE

Email: lkosten@capsk12.org
Website: https://coopersvillebroncos.org/middle-school/
Location: 198 East Street, Coopersville, MI, USA
Phone: 616-997-3400