CMS News

I hope your family enjoyed a bit of a breather with our first Snow Day of the year! My family certainly needed it!

We have reached the last week of the semester! Your children have learned a tremendous amount and we are proud of them. There is excitement in the building as we look forward to a 2 week break and a new start next semester. Please encourage your child to finish strong, turn in missing work, and to study hard for the final tests and exams.

As a former teacher, I would also encourage you to write an email or handwritten note (even better!) to your child's teachers. While Middle Schoolers may not spend all day with one teacher, CMS teachers know your child very well and have poured significant energy into connecting with him or her these last four months. Every teacher has some version of a "Fond Memories" file and a note from you or your child would be a treasured addition!

See you Monday Broncos!

~ Mrs. Kosten

CMS Family Dashboard (Click here to access the site and important documents)

**Please choose the "Teacher Calendar" tab to see the daily assignments for many of our classes.

December 17: Choir Concert

December 19: Last Day of Semester

December 19: Half Day - Dismissal at 10:50 am

December 22-January 2: No School - Holiday Break

February, 6-10: Mid-winter Break

February 19: Parent Teacher Conferences

April 3 - 12: Spring Break

May 25: Memorial Day

June 2: 6th Grade Trip to Craig's Cruisers

June 4: 7th Grade Trip to Michigan's Adventure, 8th Grade Trip to Cedar Point

June 5: Last day of school, dismissal at 10:50 am

Students will be able to access their schedules for 2nd Semester on Wednesday during Bridge Time. Please ask to see your child's schedule after school to be certain they have 4 core classes (ELA, Math, SS/History, & Science) and that none of their classes are repeated. If your child has 2 of the same class or is missing one of the 4 core classes, please contact the office.

In the event of a snow day, all middle school athletic practices & competitions and co-curricular club meetings are cancelled. Rescheduling of school-wide events & athletic competitions will be communicated to families in the days following the Snow Day. Events like Parent-Teacher Conferences that mainly involve adults may be held if road conditions improve over the course of the day. Please watch for emails and social media for updates.

Please ask your student about their Artsonia.com account and their December Holiday fundraiser coupon slip they received in class last week! If you need additional information or a re-print please email Mrs.Bruinsma. 20% of all purchases any time of year benefit the CMS Art program! Happy Holidays!

A collective Food Drive led by Student Councils across the River Cities Alliance. This initiative brings together leadership, community, and athletics with one shared purpose...to support local families in need. Coopersville will be collecting non-perishable food items for Coopersville Cares on the following game dates:

• Friday, January 9th: Girls Basketball Home vs. Greenville

• Tuesday, January 13th: Boys Basketball Away at Allendale

We invite our students, families, and community members to join us in this service! Additional details will be coming soon!

Thank you for helping us become the Conference Champs in Service!

• Coopersville Bronco Clothing Store - Store will remain open all year and offers options for general merchandise and multiple sports

Coopersville Choir Swag Store

We will be taking our Winter NWEA tests over the next two weeks to demonstrate our growth over the last few months. Please send your child rested and ready to show what they have learned!!

6th Grade:

Math: After Winter Break

7th Grade:

Math: December 15

Please see the schedule to the below for 8th Grade Semester Exams. These exams typically assess material from the entire semester and are intended to prepare students for larger exams they may see in high school. This weekend is a great time to ask your child about studying for these exams. I would encourage students to look over notes and vocabulary from the semester.

6th & 7th Graders do NOT take semester exams.

Good news Coopersville Families! Pack-It-Up, our opportunity for daily food distribution to students, is beginning again in the New Year. Here is the link to the website for families and volunteers to sign up online.

https://coopersvillecares.org/pack-it-up-coopersville-1

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Creativity Club: January 8

Lego Club: January 14

Science Club: December 18

Tabletop Gaming Club: January 12

Looking for a festive and active way for your dancer to kick off the holiday season? The CHS Dance Team is hosting a Christmas Dance Clinic on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Dancers will learn a Christmas-themed routine and perform with the dance team at halftime during the boys basketball game on December 16th at 6:00 PM!

The clinic is open to dancers of all experience levels and includes routine instruction, a t-shirt, and an exciting performance opportunity. We’d love to see your dancer there!

Register here

Our CAPS Athletic Boosters are a vital part of the success of our K-12 athletic programs! They make many opportunities possible for students of all ages and in all athletics. Please consider helping out at Concession Stands through out the year! Sign-Up HERE

Nurses Letter

Medical Documentation Form

Asthma Bundle

CAPS District Health Webpage HERE

We are proud to announce that we are a Toys For Tots drop-off site. If you would like to donate, we have a box in our main office and will accept toys through December 18.

Email: lkosten@capsk12.org
Website: https://coopersvillebroncos.org/middle-school/
Location: 198 East Street, Coopersville, MI, USA
Phone: 616-997-3400