CHMS Weekly Update
April 22nd - 26th, 2024
Band Concert
Our Middle School Spring Band Concert is Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 PM in the Middle School Gym.
Second Step
What are we learning this week?
5th Grade
Because the Elementary program is shorter than the Middle School program, 5th graders have finished their Second Step curriculum! They will be testing this Thursday.
6th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 23: Respectful Communication - In this week’s lesson, your child will practice using non-blaming language to resolve conflicts.
Try this at home - Ask your child to give you an example of non-blaming, respectful communication. Brainstorm with them to think of a time in your household when non-blaming language could have been helpful and make a plan for how to use respectful communication in the future.
7th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 23: Resolving Conflict Part 1 - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to describe a conflict in a non-judgmental way by avoiding blaming language.
Try this at home - Discuss with your child a time in your life when you had a particularly difficult time resolving a conflict. How did avoiding blaming language help?
8th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 23: Finding the Best Solution -In this week’s lesson, your child will learn to find solutions to a conflict that everyone can agree on.
Try this at home - Ask your child about a conflict they recently had where they got something they wanted after it was resolved. Share a similar situation of your own.
Testing Continues
Our testing continues with MSTEP this week. All grades will test on Tuesday, April 23rd. 5th & 8th Graders will take the Science test, and 6th & 7th graders will take the ELA test. We will operate on our Testing Schedule this day.
Our 5th graders will take the ELA MSTEP on Thursday, April 25th. All other grades will operate on our normal schedule this day.
Middle School Athletics
Upcoming Events
MS Track & Field
Wed. 4/24 - HOME @ 4:00pm
Fri. 4/26 - Away @ Alma - 2:00pm - Bus Departs @ 12:00
Mecosta Youth Academy
The Mecosta County Youth Academy is designed to provide youth in our community an idea of what police work is all about. It helps students understand how a police department operates and gives a glimpse inside. Check out the attached flyer for more information.
America 250 National Contest
In 2026, the United States will mark its Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, America 250, has developed a national contest: America’s Field Trip. Students from grades 3-12 are invited to share what America means to them through essay, artwork, or video. The contest submission deadline is May 17, 2024. Twenty-five first-place awardees from each grade level will receive free travel and lodging for a three-day, two-night trip to a select cultural site. Be sure to review the Official Rules for contest guidelines.
Staff Shout-Outs!
Recent Shout-Outs!
Mr. McArthur - 6th Grade Math Teacher
"He always makes sure his students get the help they need. He always explains things so they make sure they understand. He's also straight forward with his job, and he’s very nice and polite."
Mrs. Karcher - Band Director/Music Teacher
"She is one of the best band teachers ever. She is funny when she teaches. Her and Ms. Bass have helped me improve so much throughout this year"
Submit a Shout-Out
We need more shout-outs! Fill out the form to show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation!
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!
Here is the Lunch Menu Calendar for April
Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items, and second meals will still need to be purchased.
Coming Up!
May 1st - Science NWEA
May 6th - 5th Grade Acadience
May 7th - Reading NWEA
May 8th - 6th Grade Acadience
May 9th - Math NWEA
May 10th - Early Release Day
May 13th - Early Release Day
May 13th - Board Meeting
May 19th - High School Graduation
May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
June 4th - Early Release Day
June 5th - Early Release Day - Last Day of School!