Weekly Warrior

Basketball Championship Game

The Lady Warriors won the first round playoff game against Owen, so now they're advancing! Wear your red and white and come cheer them on in the Conference Championship Game at Enka on Monday at 4:30pm. Let's go, Warriors!

Girls Soccer

Anyone interested in playing Girls Soccer should plan to meet next Monday 2/16 in Mr. Aughe’s classroom on the 8th grade hall. Workouts will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday next week. Tryouts are 2/23. Email Coach Aughe at brannon.aughe@bcsemail.org with questions.

Track

There will be a Track interest meeting Wednesday 2/18 in the auditorium at 8:00am with Coach Zuke. Email Coach Zuke at Marzarius.Samon@bcsemail.org with questions.

Baseball

There will be baseball workouts from 3:00-5:00 for anyone interested in playing this year. Tryouts will begin the on Monday, 2/23. Email Coach Holt at michael.holt@bcsemail.org with questions.

Softball

Softball workouts will begin on Tuesday, 2/17. Email Coach Crook at jeremy.crook@bcsemail.org with questions.

Today, we celebrate School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We are grateful for the dedication, care, and protection our SRO brings to our campus each day. A special thank you to Deputy Obi for the positive relationships you build with our students, the support you provide to staff, and the steady presence that helps keep our school safe. Your commitment to our Warrior community does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do for us.

Parents, this is your last chance to guarantee your student is able to purchase a yearbook. February 20th is the last day that yearbooks can be reserved. Use this link to order your yearbook online. Students can also bring $35 to the media center to order their yearbook. Yearbooks will be distributed in May.

The school bus is the safest way for students to get to and from school, and our drivers work hard every day to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient ride for every student, every mile, every day.

February 16–20 is Love the Bus Week, and we encourage parents and students to take time to recognize and thank your bus drivers. A simple note, gift, or small gesture of appreciation goes a long way in letting drivers know their work is valued.

There will be a parent meeting focused on advanced and accelerated curriculum in high school this Friday, February 20, at 8:15AM in the Erwin Middle Media Center. 8th grade parents of students in AIGand/or Math 1 are invited to attend, as well as other advanced learners. Those students brought home an information sheet with more details last week. If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Ms. Vaughn, AIG Specialist, at amy.vaughn@bcsemail.org.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

In middle school, students begin to discover their unique strengths and interests. To support this growth, we use Career Development Plans (CDPs)—a roadmap that helps students connect what they learn in the classroom to their future possibilities.

Whether your child dreams of being an engineer, an artist, or isn’t quite sure yet, we want to ensure you feel like a partner in this process.

Could you spare 3 minutes? We’ve put together a brief survey to better understand your familiarity with these plans and how we can best support your family. Your feedback will directly influence the resources and workshops we provide this coming year.

Parent Questionnaire Link

Our goal isn't to have students "pick a job" today, but to give them the confidence and direction they need as they head toward high school.

Thank you for your time and for everything you do to support your child's journey!

Sherry Peek Middle School CDC

Ignite Volleyball Rec League offers three divisions: beginner, some experience, and very experienced. So every athlete can find the right fit.

Sign‑ups are open until March, and there will be an information meeting this Thursday for parents who want to learn more about our program.

See more at https://www.facebook.com/ignitevolleyballavl or on the flyer.

7th Grade Parents: Our annual vision screening will be held on March 11th for 7th grade students. School nurses from across the county will be administering the screening, free of cost to any student who turns in their permission forms. Be on the lookout for the forms as they will be sent home this coming week. The homeroom that turns in the most permission forms will receive a doughnut party.

Students received information and permission slips last week for the upcoming Dollywood trip. We hope all of our 8th grade students are able to attend!

Trip Schedule:

Students will depart CAEMS at 8:20am (snacks provided on the bus) and enjoy Dollywood in groups throughout the day with lunch tokens included. The group will stop at Buc-ee’s for dinner/snacks before returning to CAEMS around 8:00pm for parent pick-up at the front of the school.

Cost & Payments:

The cost is $80 and includes park admission, lunch, bus snacks, and a custom t-shirt. Dollywood Season Pass holders pay $35. Payment is due by May 13 and may be made in one full payment or in installments. Refunds are available in full through March 26, 50% through May 13, and none after that date.

Student Expectations:

To participate, students must pass at least 4 of 6 classes for the 3rd grading period, complete all EOG testing, and maintain appropriate behavior (no OSS and no more than 2 days of ISS in semester 2). Students will travel in groups, check in regularly with chaperones, follow park rules, and are responsible for their personal belongings. Students should wear their trip t-shirt and comfortable walking shoes and may bring a phone, sunscreen, and money for snacks, souvenirs, or dinner at Buc-ee’s.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:

Parents must submit payment, sign and return the permission slip and contract, and arrange pick-up at 8:00pm. If your child needs medication during the trip, please contact the school nurse in advance.

Important Dates:

Permission slips, forms, and full payment are due to homeroom teachers by April 3. Students must also complete EOG testing on May 29, June 1, and June 3 to attend.

For information on student expectations, please review the CAEMS Student Handbook.

CAEMS Student Handbook - English

CAEMS Student Handbook - Russian

CAEMS Student Handbook - Spanish

CAEMS Student Handbook - Romanian

CAEMS Student Handbook - Ukrainian

If your student needs support, staff members at CAEMS and community partners can help. See the Student Support Resources for details and contact information.

You can sign up for your parent portal using your student’s UID number (your student may know it as their “lunch number”) from this link on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website. Choose “Buncombe County Schools” from the drop down menu and follow the instructions to set up your portal. After you’ve created your account, it may take a few days for your student’s schedule to populate, as schools finalize classes in the week ahead.

There is also posted a resource page on the BCS website with videos and quick start guides to help you learn more about the features of Infinite Campus. Click here to view it now.

Breakfast and lunch are provided FREE OF CHARGE to all students, even to those who bring lunch from home. Visit the BCS School Menus page for this week's delicious options.

Have you visited Blue Ridge Health yet? This clinic, located just behind the school, serves students, siblings, parents, EMS employees and their immediate families.

• You must have a completed and signed registration form with the health center to be treated.

• Registration form: English

• Registration form: Spanish

• If you’re not filing with insurance, payment can be made based on a sliding scale.

• Healthcare provided

• Yearly physicals, sports physicals, management of chronic conditions, and medication management

• Urgent care services such as testing for flu, Covid, and strep, and evaluation of sprains/strains, falls, and minor injuries

• Free nursing assessments including basic first aid and OTC medications

• Behavioral health services and nutrition services are also available

Please call Christy Willis, RN or Rita Erbsen, NP at 828-676-2471 with any questions.

February

23 - Community Night

March

2 - Teacher workday

3 - Teacher workday

9 - Community Night

16 - Community Night

23 - Community Night

24 - BCS County-Wide Advisory Council Meeting, 6pm

26 - End of 3rd nine weeks

27 - Early Release

30 - Open House for rising 7th graders, 5pm

Click to see all the scheduled events of the 2025-2026 school year.

2025-2026 School Year

• 2025-2026 Academic Calendar- English
• 2025-2026 Academic Calendar- Russian
• 2025-2026 Academic Calendar- Spanish
• 2025-2026 Academic Calendar-Romanian
• 2025-2026 Academic Calendar- Ukrainian

2026-2027 School Year

• 2026-2027 Student/Family Calendar - English
• 2026-2027 Student/Family Calendar - Russian
• 2026-2027 Student/Family Calendar - Spanish
• 2026-2027 Student/Family Calendar - Ukrainian

Home of the Warriors, our school is a house of learning for seventh and eighth grade scholars from all over the world. Students are scheduled on seven core teams, each named after a different NC college. We are Ready, Responsible, and Respectful because that's the Warrior Way.

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Website: https://caems.buncombeschools.org/o/caems
Location: 20 Erwin Hills Road, Asheville, NC, USA
Phone: 828-232-4264
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caerwinms/