CHMS Weekly Update

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!

Roses are red, violets are blue… donating blood can save a life — maybe two!

The high school National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on February 12th, and there’s no better way to show some love than by helping save lives.

Blood Drive Details:
- Thursday, February 12
- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Chippewa Hills High School Gym

This event is open to the public, and we invite and encourage our entire Warrior community to participate!

Walk-ins are welcome but scheduling an appointment can help reduce wait times. Schedule online HERE.

Be someone’s hero — one donation can make a heartfelt difference!

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

Permission slips for our 5th grade field trip to the Soaring Eagle Waterpark are due on Monday, February 9th! Please have students turn them in to their 1st hour teacher. A copy of the slip is linked below.

Check out some info from our CHMS Parent Club!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

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

Lesson 5 - Taking Others' Perspectives

Why This Lesson Matters: Perspective taking is a critical skill for working in groups and successfully resolving interpersonal conflicts. When students fail to think about others’ perspectives, they may instead make faulty assumptions. Some students automatically assume others have hostile intentions. If they act on this assumption, they may act aggressively, inciting conflicts or even violence. Considering others’ perspectives is an important part of empathy. Increasing students’ empathy may make them less likely to bully others, because they can imagine how a victim feels. Increased empathy may also decrease student support of bullying by others and make them more likely to help students who are mistreated. In general, empathic students have fewer conflicts and better relationships with peers.

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

Lesson 14 - What Emotions Tell You

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize the kind of information their emotions can give them in different situations and how that information can be useful.

Try this at home: Ask your child what type of emotions they felt today. Tell them the emotions you felt. What information did they get from those emotions? What did your emotions tell you?

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

Lesson 14 - Emotions Matter

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how their brain handles strong emotions and brainstorm positive and negative decisions they might make when they feel a strong emotion.

Try this at home: Ask your child about a negative decision they recently made because they were feeling a strong emotion. Help them think about how they can turn that negative decision into a positive one if they feel that emotion again.

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

Lesson 14 - Understanding Stress and Anxiety

In this week’s lesson, your child will examine how they feel, what thoughts they have, and how their body responds when they’re stressed.

Try this at home: Ask your child what they do or feel when they’re stressed. These signs will help you notice when your child is stressed, so you can ask them how to help or support them.

7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball

Wednesday, February 11th - Away at Kent City - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 2:30 PM

Thursday, February 12th - Away at Central Montcalm - 4:00 PM Start Time (7th Grade Only!) - Bus Departs at 2:45 PM

MS Wrestling

Tuesday, February 10th - Away at Central Montcalm - 5:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:00 PM

Thursday, February 12th - Home - 5:00 PM Start Time - Quad Round Robin

"Thank you for always going the extra mile for every student—your steady kindness, thoughtful listening, and relentless advocacy make our school a safer, more hopeful place. Your dedication turns challenges into opportunities and shows students they are seen, valued, and capable of growth. We’re so grateful for the heart and expertise you bring to your work every single day."

Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items, and second meals will still need to be purchased.

The February breakfast and lunch menus are attached below.

Friday, February 20th - Early Release Day for Students and Staff - End of Trimester 2

Thursday, February 26th - 7th and 8th Grade Community Nights from 5:00-6:30 PM

Saturday, February 28th - 7th and 8th Grade Dance from 6:00-8:00 PM sponsored by our Parent Club