CHMS Weekly Update

On October 31st, students are welcome to come to school dressed in their Halloween costumes.

Please read through the guidelines below:

• Costumes should be school-appropriate and suitable for a day of learning.

• No weapons, masks that cover the face, or gory costumes (hats are okay if they go with the costume)

• Students should be able to move comfortably and participate in regular classroom activities.

• If accessories are part of the costume, please make sure they are safe and easy to manage.

• If students are unsure if their costume is appropriate or meets these guidelines for any reason, they should ask an adult this week before Friday

The Middle School National Junior Honor Society will be putting on a Veterans Day Assembly on the afternoon of November 11th. Students are invited to submit a two-dimensional drawing or art piece for the Veteran Wall. The theme is 'A tribute to veterans: What does "The Star-Spangled Banner" mean to you?' Only quality work will be displayed, so do your best work if you wish to participate. Art projects must be turned in to the office by Thursday, November 6.

All Veterans are welcome to attend! Students who would like to invite a special Veteran can visit the office to pick up an invitation. Veterans that plan to attend can call the office or email Mrs. Recker. Please RSVP by November 6th so we can have a head count. The invitation is linked below.

You can also submit a picture of your favorite Veterans to be displayed in a slideshow during the assembly. Please submit any pictures to our Digital Media class's email MSDMClass@chsd.us

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

Join us on Monday, October 27th at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium! Our middle and high school orchestra students will showcase their hard work and talent in a performance you won’t want to miss.

Come enjoy an evening of beautiful music and celebrate our Warrior musicians!

5th Grade - Unit 2: Emotion Management

Lesson 10 - Making a Change

In this week’s lesson, your child will practice identifying two changes they could make in a recurring personal situation to manage their strong emotions.

Try this at home: Ask your child to tell you about a situation at home that causes them to feel strong emotions, like anger or stress. Ask them what they could change about the situation to better manage their emotions. Talk about what you can do to help them implement the change.

6th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 3 - Responding to Online Bullying

In this week’s lesson, your child will use what they know about in-person bullying to compare it to online bullying. They’ll learn and apply different strategies for responding to online bullying in a safe and healthy way.

Try this at home: Tell your child your thoughts on how social media has changed since you were in school. Ask your child about their thoughts on the benefits and disadvantages of social media in the world today.

7th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 3 - The Effects of Sexual Harassment

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize the difference between sexual harassment and flirting so they can make informed decisions about how to respond.

Try this at home: Remind your child that it's important that they tell you if they experience sexual harassment. If you feel comfortable doing so, share an example of sexual harassment you or another person has experienced and how you or the other person dealt with it.

8th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 3 - Environmental Factors That Contribute to Bullying

In this week’s lesson, your child will identify environmental factors (the physical space and rules of an area) that contribute to bullying and harassment, and explore how they contribute to bullying and harassment in their school.

Try this at home: Ask your child what environmental factors are. Share your observations about environmental factors that you’ve witnessed in the world outside of school.

The CHMS Parent Club is hosting a Neon Night dance party for 5th and 6th graders on Saturday, November 8th from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be no cost to get in the door, but there will be light concessions available for purchase. This event is limited to current CHMS 5th and 6th graders, and students will have to check in at the door.

There will be an event for 7th and 8th graders in February! More details to come!

Our boys and girls basketball youth clinic is starting soon! The first session will be Saturday, November 1st in the Middle School Gym:

• 1st–3rd grade boys & girls: 9:00–10:15 AM

• 4th–6th grade boys & girls: 10:30–11:45 AM

Flyers were sent home a couple of weeks ago, but we’ve attached a copy here for your convenience.

Cost:

• $25 if paid before November 1st

• $30 at the door on November 1st

Payment:

• Mail to: High School Office, 3226 Arthur Road, Remus, MI 49340, Attention: Steve Darnell

• Boys checks: Chippewa Hills Boys Basketball

• Girls checks: Chippewa Hills Girls Basketball

We’ve had a great turnout the past three years and can’t wait to see your child on November 1st!

Cheer tryouts for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are coming up! See the details below!

Check out the details for a great opportunity for our 5th graders who are interested in Cheer!

Here is the Registration Form.

7th/8th Grade Volleyball

Tuesday, October 28th - Away at Kent City - 4:00 PM Start Time

Mrs. Scoville - Indigenous Education Tutor

"Montana is a great role model for students. She is positive, energetic, and genuine. She goes out of her way to build relationships with all students. We're lucky to have her daily support for our students."

Mrs. Simon - 5th Grade Math Teacher

"Math can be tough, but students trust you to guide them through it. They feel safe in your class because of your clear boundaries and steady support. Even if math isn’t their favorite, you are. Also, big love for the Professor Burger videos!"

The Middle School has a Parent Club! Please go to their Facebook Page (linked below) and click "follow" to stay up-to-date on what they have going on and ways to volunteer!

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

The October breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

Have questions about the upcoming Bond Proposal? We want to hear from you! Chippewa Hills has opened a community form where you can submit questions about the bond that you’d like addressed.

We’ll do our best to answer frequently asked questions on our website, Facebook page, and other district communications. You can also join us virtually or in person at our upcoming Bond Town Hall to hear answers live:

Bond Town Hall

Date: Tuesday, October 28

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: High School Media Center

This is a great opportunity to learn more about what the bond means for our students, staff, schools, and community, and to hear directly from the bond committee.

If your organization would like more information or would like a member of the bond committee to attend one of your upcoming meetings, please let us know by calling Central Office at 989-967-2000.

Your feedback helps ensure our Warrior community has clear, accurate information as we prepare for the future of our schools.

This November, Chippewa Hills voters will decide on a bond proposal that addresses some of our district’s most pressing needs. With nearly 1,800 students learning in buildings that range from modern spaces to schools built in the 1930s, it’s time to ensure our facilities reflect the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s opportunities.

The bond proposal focuses on three key areas:

Safety & Security – Updated entrances, secure learning spaces, and improved emergency systems.

Facility Upgrades – Repairing and modernizing aging buildings to provide safe, reliable learning spaces.

Community Space – Expanding gym space so students don’t have to practice late into the evening, while also creating facilities the whole community can use.

This is a responsible investment in our children, our schools, and the future of Chippewa Hills—without raising the current tax rate. The proposal maintains the levy at 2.41 mills, one of the lowest rates in the area.

Election Day is November 4.

Learn more about the bond and what it means for our students and community using the link below!

Thursday, November 6th - Picture Retake Day

Friday, November 7th - End of Trimester 1

Saturday, November 8th - 5th & 6th Grade Neon Night Dance - 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 11th - Veterans Day Assembly

Wednesday, November 26th - Early Release Day

Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th - No School!