CHMS Weekly Update

We hope everyone had a relaxing and refreshing Spring Break! As we return, we’re excited to jump into the final stretch of the school year. This is a great time for students to stay focused, set goals, and finish strong! We’re proud of all the progress our students have made so far and look forward to a positive, productive end to the year!

Our month of Reading Madness was full of engaging activities, friendly challenges, and plenty of book-inspired competition. Our students and staff definitely made March a winning month for reading!

Although March is over, we hope that our students still recognize the importance and power of reading. Remember, daily reading is one of the most impactful ways students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and expand their thinking across all subject areas.

We will celebrate a great Reading Month with a March Madness themed assembly on Friday, April 10th!

The votes are in, and the Harry Potter series came out on top! We hope this challenge encourages students to explore new titles, share their opinions, and develop a deeper love for reading.

Homeroom teams could earn extra points for creating a banner. They really showed off their creativity and had fun with this activity!

Spring testing season is quickly approaching, and our students will be participating in several important assessments. All students will take the NWEA assessments in Math and Reading, along with the Acadience Reading assessment to provide a more detailed look at individual reading skills. Our 5th and 6th grade students will also take the Acadience Math assessment.

In addition, state testing will take place this spring. 5th grade students will take the MSTEP in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science. 6th and 7th graders will take the MSTEP in Math and ELA, while 8th graders will take the MSTEP in Social Studies and Science, along with the PSAT in Reading/Writing and Math.

These assessments provide valuable information to help us support each student’s growth and achievement. We encourage students to do their best, get plenty of rest, and come to school ready to focus. Thank you for your continued support!

Wednesday, April 8th - 7th & 8th Grade Acadience (Gate 1) - normal schedule for all

Wednesday, April 15th - 8th Grade PSAT - altered schedule for 8th graders only

Monday, April 20th - 7th & 8th Grade Acadience (Gate 2) - normal schedule for all

Tuesday, April 21st - All Students, Reading NWEA - testing schedule

Wednesday, April 22nd - 6th Grade Acadience (ORF) - normal schedule for all

Thursday, April 23rd - All Students, Math NWEA - testing schedule

Monday, April 27th - 5th Grade Acadience (ORF) - normal schedule for all

Tuesday, April 28th - MSTEP - 6th & 7th Graders take Math, 5th & 8th Graders take SS - testing schedule

Thursday, April 30th - 5th Grade Math MSTEP - altered schedule for 5th graders only

Tuesday, May 5th - MSTEP - 6th & 7th Graders take ELA, 5th & 8th Graders take Science - testing schedule

Thursday, May 7th - 5th Grade ELA MSTEP - altered schedule for 5th graders only

*5th and 6th grade reading teachers give the Acadience Maze test in their classes between April 20th and May 1st

**5th and 6th grade math teachers give the Math Acadience between April 20th and May 1st

Check out the Fact Sheets linked below for more information about the tests and how they are structured.

The links below will take you to more information about each test.

Check out some info from our CHMS Parent Club!

Check out the St. Patrick's Day edition of the Warrior Watch if you missed it last week. A new episode will be coming soon!

5th Grade - Unit 2: Emotion Management

Lesson 12 - Managing Frustration

Why This Lesson Matters: Students can feel frustrated and disheartened when attempts to master academic or social challenges fail. Impulsive responses to frustration can be aggressive and problematic. Frustration can be handled in the same manner as anger or other strong emotions—by using the Calming-Down Steps. Once students calm their emotions, they are more likely to be successful at coming up with alternative solutions to difficult situations.

6th Grade - Unit 4: Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

Lesson 21 - Why Conflicts Escalate

In this week’s lesson, your child will identify behaviors that can cause conflicts to escalate, so they keep them from becoming more serious.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time when you played a part in escalating a conflict. Explain what you wished you had done instead. Ask your child if they are part of a conflict right now that they need help with.

7th Grade - Unit 4: Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

Lesson 21 - Keeping Your Cool in a Conflict

In this week’s lesson, your child will explore how using emotion-management strategies, such as slow breathing, walking away, reframing the situation, and practicing positive self-talk, can help prevent a conflict from escalating.

Try this at home: Share with your child strategies you use to help yourself feel calm during escalating conflicts. Ask them to tell you any additional strategies they find helpful beyond the ones covered in the lesson.

8th Grade - Unit 4: Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

Lesson 21 - Values and Relationships

In this week’s lesson, your child will draw connections between their values and the healthy relationships in their life.

Try this at home: Ask your child about how one of their values shows up in a healthy relationship they have. This could be a friendship, a sibling or other familial relationship, or even a professional relationship with a teacher or coach.

No events this week!

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!

Mr. McArthur - 6th Grade Math Teacher

"He always helps his students and is really nice to all of his students."

Ms. Ottobre - Paraprofessional

"Amazing person and overall very helpful and patient"

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

The April breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

Friday, April 24th - Early Release Day for Students, Afternoon PD for Staff

Thursday, April 30th - 8th Grade Field Trip

Sunday, May 3rd - NJHS Induction Ceremony

Monday, May 4th - Early Release Day for Students, Afternoon PD for Staff

Wednesday, May 13th - Spring Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM in HS Auditorium

Thursday, May 14th - Spring Band Concert - 7:00 PM in MS Gym

Sunday, May 17th - HS Graduation

Wednesday, May 20th - 6th Grade Field Trip

Wednesday, May 20th - Mosaic School Graduation - 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 21st - Early Release Day for Students and Staff

Friday, May 22nd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Early Release Day for Students and Staff