CHMS Weekly Update
September 25th - 29th, 2023
Reminder!
This Monday, 9/25/23, is an early release day for students with dismissal at 12:00. Staff will be participating in professional development in the afternoon. Here is the Bell Schedule for early release days.
Here are the dates for the rest of the early release days this year:
October 23rd, 2023
January 15th, 2024
February 19th, 2024
April 8th, 2024
May 13th, 2024
Second Step
What are we learning this week?
5th Grade
Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting
Lesson 2: My Plan -In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to make an effective plan to reach a goal.
Try this at home - Ask your child about their plan to reach their goal. What will they do? What will they need? Talk to them about how you can support them as they work toward their goal.
6th Grade
Unit 1: Mindset & Goals
Lesson 2: How to Grow Your Brain - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn about the brain’s ability to grow and change when they practice challenging things. Having a growth mindset supports your child’s success in school and in life.
Try this at home - Tell your child about a time you had to learn something new. Explain whether it was hard to learn and how you learned it. Ask your child if there’s anything they would like to learn to do this year.
7th Grade
Unit 1: Mindset & Goals
Lesson 2: Creating New Pathways in the Brain - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that intelligence is not fixed; their brain actually makes new connections and their skills and abilities develop when they practice difficult things.
Try this at home - Tell your child about a time you had to learn something challenging and explain how you persisted in learning it. Ask your child if there’s anything they would like to learn to do this year.
8th Grade
Unit 1: Mindset & Goals
Lesson 2: Who am I? My Identity - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that their identity is complex. They will create an identity map that names unique and important aspects of their identity.
Try this at home - Share your response to the following questions with your child. Then have your child and any additional family members share their responses.
- Who am I?
- What are the most important aspects of my identity and why?
Middle School Athletics
7/8 Volleyball - Monday 9/25 Home vs Grant - 4:00pm
Cross Country - Tuesday 9/26 @ Tri-County - 4:00pm - Bus Departs at 2:30pm
Saturday 9/30/23 Events!
7th Grade Volleyball @ Big Rapids
8th Grade Volleyball @ White Cloud
Cross Country @ Shepherd Blue Jay Invite
Staff Shout-Outs!
Some Recent Shout-Outs
Ms. Mundwiler - Special Education Teacher
"Ms. Mundwiler is always smiling! She is genuinely happy to be here and always interested in asking others how they are doing. Thanks for making this great place to work just a little brighter :) "
Mr. Tramper - 6th Grade ELA Teacher
"Mr. Tramper has wonderful communication! He sends emails to let us parents know what the kids have going on and how they can prepare for their upcoming quizzes and tests! Was nice because we typically have to dig it out of our kids! Thanks!"
Mrs. Patterson - Secretary
"Robin has went above and beyond for our family, and helped us BEYOND what she needs to with our student. She has helped our family deal/learn with this new life change. We appreciate you more than ever Robin! "
Mr. Bendele - 7th Grade Science Teacher
"Bendele's use of humor makes students look forward to attending his class."
Submit a Shout-Out
Let's show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation! This form will be linked every week!
Coming Up!
Next week is Homecoming week! Our Spirit Days will be as follows:
Monday 10/2 - PJ Day/Comfy Clothes
Tuesday 10/3 - Buffalo Thunder - Wear Flannel
Wednesday 10/4 - Adam Sandler Day/Wacky Wednesday
Thursday 10/5 - Dress Your Best
Friday 10/6 - School Colors
The Homecoming Parade will be Wednesday 10/4 from 6:00-6:45 in the "Reverse Parade" format behind the High/Middle School. Vehicles will enter through the High School drive and exit through the Middle School drive.
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL STUDENTS!
Chippewa Hills is once again proud to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students for the 2023-2024 school year!
Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items and second meals will still need to be purchased.
The monthly lunch menu can be viewed HERE.