CHMS Weekly Update

It's hard to believe we are two-thirds of the way done with the 2025-206 school year and are entering the final stretch! This is an important time for students to stay focused, keep up with assignments, and continue building strong learning habits. We encourage everyone to set goals, stay organized, and finish the year strong. With consistent effort and a positive mindset, we know our students will make these last months their best yet!

Trimester 3 schedules should be visible to students in Skyward. If you see any issues with your schedule, please email Mrs. Muscott at smuscott@chsd.us or Mrs. Compson at lcompson@chsd.us.

We are excited to celebrate FFA Week with a series of fun spirit days! Students and staff are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit while we recognize the impact of our FFA program. Spirit days are a great way to build community, celebrate agricultural education, and have a little fun together. Be sure to check the schedule below and join us in the fun!

Students are expected to head outside for recess once they have finished eating lunch (weather permitting). Outdoor time and movement are an important part of the school day, helping students recharge, improve focus, support physical health, and return to class ready to learn. Fresh air and active play also build social skills and reduce stress. We appreciate families reinforcing the importance of coming prepared for the weather so all students can enjoy the benefits of outdoor recess.

Our 5th and 6th Grade STEM Club will meet on Monday Feb. 23rd and Wednesday Feb. 25th from 3:00 to 4:30 instead of Tuesday Feb. 24th. Please see Mr. Thompson if you have any questions.

For the first few weeks of February, we focused 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. Our students were able to earn the schoolwide assembly which will take place this Friday, February 27th! A big congratulations to our students for earning this reward!

Come join us for a night of discovery and learning on Thursday this week! This is an Open-House style event where parents and families can come see what their 7th and 8th graders have been working on in history and science. Both events run from 5:00-6:30 PM. The 7th grade Wax Museum will be set up in the cafeteria, and the 8th grade science fair projects will be set up in the science classrooms and hallways. We hope to see you there!

The CHMS Parent Club is hosting a Snow Bash dance for our 7th and 8th graders on Saturday, February 28th from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be no cost to get in the door, and there will be no concessions available at this event. There will be cookies and punch, free of charge for students to enjoy.

Please note that this event is limited to current CHMS 7th and 8th graders, and students will have to check in at the door. Students from other schools should not attend.

Drop Off/Pick Up

Students can be dropped off at the middle school gym entrance starting at 6:00 PM. They will be checked in by staff/parent volunteers, and their hand will be stamped. At 8:00 PM, parents should come inside to pick up their children. We do not want students navigating the dark parking lot on their own.

Our National Junior Honor Society will be holding a cupcake sale in March! Cupcakes will cost $2.00 each, and you can buy cupcakes for yourself or for other people. Flavor choices will be vanilla confetti, chocolate, and churro. All proceeds will be donated to Mecosta Senior Center and Angels of Action. You can place your order at school during the week of March 2nd-March 6th, and cupcakes will be delivered to homerooms on Wednesday, March 25th.

Due to the 3 hour delay last week on the 19th, our 5th grade field trip to the Soaring Eagle Waterpark has been rescheduled to Friday, March 6th!

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

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Check out some info from our CHMS Parent Club!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

What are we learning this week?

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

Lesson 7 - Disagreeing Respectfully

Why This Lesson Matters: Students who develop empathy and perspective-taking skills are less likely to act aggressively and more likely to help others. Aggression and violence in schools often stem from minor disagreements between students. Teaching students to communicate different perspectives respectfully and assertively rather than either passively or aggressively can prevent small issues from escalating into serious situations. In addition, students who are able to communicate respectfully and sensitively are more likely to achieve positive relationships and academic success.

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

Lesson 16 - How Emotions Affect Your Decisions

In this week’s lesson, your child will analyze how strong emotions can influence their decision-making abilities, as well as how those decisions can affect their relationships.

Try this at home: Ask your child what sorts of things trigger strong emotions in them. Ask them how you can show support when those things happen.

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

Lesson 16 - Unhelpful Thoughts

In this week’s lesson, your child will distinguish between helpful thoughts, which are thoughts that can help them make good decisions, and unhelpful thoughts, which are thoughts that can lead to negative decisions.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a helpful thought you recently had and the decision you made because of it. Ask them to share a helpful thought they had as well. If they can’t think of anything, point out something positive they did recently and help them identify the thought that went along with it.

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

Lesson 16 - Can Stress Help You Grow?

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn to reframe stressful situations as opportunities for growth.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a stressful situation you were recently in and how you were able to use that stress to improve yourself or the situation. Ask your child if they have any stressors in their life that they need help with.

7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball

Tuesday, February 24th - Home vs Newaygo - 4:00 PM Start Time

WE NEED MORE SHOUT OUTS!

Let's show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation! This form will be linked every week along with a couple shout-outs to recognize the amazing staff at CHMS!

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