CHMS Weekly Update
April 29th - May 3rd, 2024
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!
6th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 24: Resolving Challenging Conflicts -In this week’s lesson, your child will think through different ways to resolve a conflict and choose the one they think is best.
Try this at home - Ask your child why they think different conflicts need different solutions. Tell your child about a time when you had to think about the best way to solve a conflict. What did you think about? Did it work out in the end?
7th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 24: Resolving Conflict Part 2 -In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to consider possible solutions, determine the negative and positive consequences of each of those solutions, and agree on the best solution for resolving a conflict.
Try this at home - Ask your child why they think different conflicts need different solutions. Discuss with your child a time in your life when you had to think about the best way to solve a conflict. What did you think about? How did it work out?
8th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 24: Making Things Right - In this week’s lesson, your child will learn ways to make amends after a conflict and restore a relationship they may have harmed.
Try this at home - Tell your child about a time you had to make amends with someone. What did you do to repair the harm?
Testing Continues
Most of our students have completed MSTEP testing! We will be running makeups throughout the week for students who were absent or needed extra time.
All students will be taking the Science NWEA on Wednesday this week. We will operate on our Testing Schedule this day.
Middle School Athletics
Upcoming Events
MS Track & Field
Wed. 5/1 - HOME @ 4:00pm
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. Jarnigin - Custodian
"He is so helpful and positive!"
Mrs. Purdy - 5th Grade ELA Teacher
"Mrs. Purdy is a well-organized teacher who communicates well with parents and students!"
Mrs. Dagley - 5th Grade Reading Teacher
"She does so much for our students! She is not only a great teacher but helps with student council, NHS, and is a frequent volunteer!"
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 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!