CHMS Weekly Update

We will be starting our Social-Emotional Learning program, Second Step, in homerooms this week! For an overview of the Second Step program, please see the following links (these were distributed at Open House):

6th-8th Grade Overview

5th Grade Overview

5th Grade

Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting - Overview

Lesson 1: The Right Goal for Me - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to set a goal that's right for them. A goal that's right for someone is specific, challenging, doable, and motivating.

Try this at home - Ask your child what their goal is and how they know it’s right for them. Encourage them to describe why it’s motivating to them. Talk to your child about a goal you reached in the past and why you chose that goal.

6th & 7th Grade

Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 1: Helping New Students -In this week’s lesson, your child will help brainstorm ways to support new students.

Try this at home -Tell your child about a time you helped someone new in any community you belong to. Ask your child how they wish someone would have helped them when they started middle school.

8th Grade

Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 1: Welcome! - This week’s lesson will show your child how Second Step® Middle School can help them navigate physical, social, and emotional changes in adolescence.

Try this at home - Have a conversation with your child about what you felt was the most difficult part of being an adolescent. Ask your child about any changes they’ve noticed in friends and what they think about these changes.

Students in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who are interested in being a part of the student council this year may pick up an application in the office during lunch or homeroom. Please complete the application by this Friday, September 22 and return it to the office. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Dagley or Ms. Mundwiler.

Volleyball - Monday 9/18 @ Big Rapids - 4:00pm - Bus Departs at 2:45pm

Cross Country - Tuesday 9/19 @ Reed City - 4:00pm - Bus Departs at 2:45pm

Please remember that Middle School students need to be accompanied by an adult to all Athletic Events. When attending football games, students should not stay after school, unless they have practice, and all students need to be sitting on the home side, not the visitor side.

Mrs. Recker - Secretary

"She is patient and helpful to so many people every day."

Mrs. Patterson - Secretary

"Being ready to step in and support whenever she is asked."

Mr. Bendele - 7th Grade Science

"We love hearing fun stories from Science class. Mr. Bendele consistently keeps his lessons engaging for our son."

Mr. Smith - Guidance Counselor

"He always tries to help find a way to make it better for everyone."

Let's show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation! This form will be linked every week!

Staff Shout-Out Form

Friday 9/22/23 - 5th/6th Grade Activity Afternoon 3:15 to 5:00 - $5 to get in - Concessions available for purchase

Monday 9/25/23 - Early release day for students, dismissal at 12:00 - Bell Schedule

Chippewa Hills is once again proud to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students for the 2023-2024 school year!

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

The monthly lunch menu can be viewed HERE.

September 11th - 15th, 2023

September 5th - 8th, 2023