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Chippewa Corner

News and Information for CMS Families

ChippewaCornerNews and Information for CMS Families

August 18, 2023 August 18, 2023

Get Ready!

We are excited to welcome our incoming 6th grade class and returning 7th and 8th grade students to Chippewa Monday, August 21st!

Our teachers were hard at work this week preparing for students and we can't wait to have them back in the building!

Back to School Information Back to School Information

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First Day of School


Monday, August 21, 2023


The day starts at 7:55 am and ends at 2:45 pm since it is a Monday

(We end at 3:00 pm on Tuesdays-Fridays)


Students should line up by their grade level door.

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Student Schedules & Bus Route

Student schedules are available in Infinite Campus.


If you are having trouble accessing the information, Homeroom Advisory lists will be posted outside of grade-level doors for students to check who their teacher is.


Parents, look for the email from the district about setting up an account.


Students, go into Clever and look for the green Infinite Campus icon. Select the Single Sign On (SSO) option and then log into Google with your username and password.


Bus pick-up times and locations can be also found in Infinite Campus.

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6th Grade iPad Swap

Attention 6th grade students!


Bring your iPad from 5th grade,

you will have it swapped out for

a new middle school iPad

on the first day of school.


You will keep your charger and use the same one.


You will not be issued a new charger for middle school.

Back to School Night

Join us Thursday, August 24 from 6:30-8:00pm for our Back to School Night!


You will get to experience a "Day in the Life of a Chief" as you walk through your child's schedule.

School Supply List
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School Supply Lists

Click the backpack for the lists.
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Summer Workbook

Those who complete will be entered into a raffle for prizes! Due to Advisory teacher by August 25.

School Physicals and Dental Exams School Physicals and Dental Exams

School Physical
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School Physical

All incoming 6th grade students and new D62 students need a current physical and must be up-to-date on the usual vaccines by October 1.
School Dental Exam
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Dental Exams

All incoming 6th grade students and new D62 students need a dental exam on file by October 1.
Sports Physical
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Sports Physicals

If your child plans on joining a school sports team this year, they need a current sports physical on file. Use the attached form or one from your doctor.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

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The application for meal benefits must be completed each school year, and only one application is needed per household. This form is also the school fee waiver form.


The form is located on Infinite Campus and should be completed digitally.


If you need any assistance with the online form or have questions please call the main office.

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Girls Basketball Tryouts


Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball.


Tryouts will be on Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th from 3-5pm.


You must have an up-to-date sports physical and parent permission form signed to try-out.


Please email Ms. Jacobsen or Ms. Karlos if you have any questions. karlosj@d62.org jacobsena@d62.org

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Cross Country Parent Info Meeting

Cross Country is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.


Students and parents are invited to a Parent/Student informational meeting on Wednesday, August 30th from 3-4pm.


Please email Ms. Krasinski or Ms. Weeden if you have any questions. krasinskia@d62.org weedenm@d62.org

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Poms Tryouts

Poms tryouts for the fall season will be held on August 24th from 3-4pm.


Students must have an up-to-date sports physical and parent permission form signed to try out.


Please email Ms. Schoblocher (schoblocherd@d62.org)

or Ms. Kazan (kazanj@d62.org) if you have questions.

Chippewa PTO Chippewa PTO

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Back-to-School Spirit Wear Sale

  • Dates: August 15th - September 14th

  • Offer: 30% off all merchandise and free shipping over $75

  • Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/30426
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Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates


8/21 - First Day of School 7:55am-2:45pm


8/23 & 8/24 - Girls Basketball Tryouts


8/24 - Open House 6:30-8:00pm


8/25 - Summer Workbooks Due


8/28-31 - Fall MAP Testing


8/30 - Cross Country Parent/Student Meeting


9/4 - No School (Labor Day)

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Chippewa Middle School

Email: visseringj@d62.org
Website: https://chippewa.d62.org/
Location: 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 824-1503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Chippewa-Middle-School-100069456458565/

Useful Links Useful Links

CMS School Calendar
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School Calendar

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Student Grades

Lunch Money
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Lunch Money

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Transportation

  • Students that live more than 1.5 miles from their home school
  • Students who qualify due to an approved safety hazard
  • Students who qualify for Special Education Transportation
  • Students closer than 1.5 miles from school may pay the "Paid Rider" fee of $300 to ride
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School Menu

  • Click here for breakfast and lunch menus
  • Student Breakfast – $1.50
  • Student Lunch – $3.05
  • Adult Lunch – $3.50
  • White Milk – $0.65
  • Chocolate Milk – $0.65
  • Free & Reduced Price Meal Program
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Student Parent Handbook (23-24)

Click the picture for Student and Parent Handbook 23-24

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