Chelan MS News

by Isabel Gavin and Heidy Cortez

I hope that all of our families will be able to enjoy the upcoming spring break and students will come back ready to tackle the end of the school year that will speed by after spring break! Here are a few updates and reminders as we head into spring break. We have recently begun increasing our focus on academic excellence by having students failing one or more classes attend a study period instead of assemblies. This focus has reduced the number of students with at least one F by almost 20% between the two groups we have instituted in this plan. We will be having an activity night on Friday, April 14th. Students attending this activity night must pass all their classes to attend!

We will also be getting back to diligently enforcing our cell phone policy when we return from spring break. Our current policy allows students to use their phones before and after school and during lunch. We will be updating this policy when we return from spring break to include lunch as a time when students will not be able to use their phones. This would mean that students can only have their phones before and after school. We hope this change will encourage students to interact more personally with their peers and limit distractions in the hallway.

Discipline Philosophy

Hello, Chelan middle school! Today, Israel Acevedo and Hunter Radcliffe are here to tell you about Chelan Middle Schools' discipline philosophy.

You can also find the information in the student handbook for the April newsletter. Be respectful to your teachers, peers, and equipment during school because they teach you to be better. Be accountable for your actions, words, and damages. Be safe when you are during a school sport or when you're outside and in the hallways. There are four consequences if you are not respectful, secure, and accountable. The first consequence can be student conferences, parent conferences, lunch detention, apology letter, and reflection essay. The level two consequence can be student parent-teacher conferences, mediation, counseling referral, and in-school suspension. The level three consequences include out-of-school suspension, behavior plan, and re-engagement plan. The last level of discipline can be long-term suspension, emergency expulsion, and expulsion. The goal of the Chelan middle school is to teach kids, not to discipline them.

6th Grade: Sean Degroseillier, Spencer Richardson, Greyson Zavala-Galvan

7th Grade: Nic Bahena-Estrada, Kimberly Cortez-Ramirez, Nolan Harris, Addison Jennings, Paxton Johnson, Jayden Liles, Rowan Macnamara, Kevin Mata, Evangelynn Nunes, Luis Perez, Jesus Pimentel Campos, Tanisha Saavedra, Fernando Saucedo, Weston Thorpe, Auston Zimmer

8th Grade: Taylor Clark, Ariana Cruz-Magallon, Jennifer Lopez Palomares, Gracelyn Roberts, Geronimo Rodriguez,

Teacher interview

3\22\23

Kayla Gonzalez

Mrs. Kurle is a Teacher with the Special Services department at Chelan Middle School.

How long have you lived in Chelan?

My husband and I live in Orondo. We have had our home for a few years but moved here full-time this summer.

How long have you been teaching?

This is my 31st year teaching in Washington state. I have taught elementary, high school, and now middle school.

What's your favorite snack?

My favorite unhealthy snack is a York Peppermint Patty.

What do you do in your free time?

I like to engage in old & new hobbies and activities in my free time. These include traveling, golfing, skiing, hiking, gardening, reading, and time with family and friends.

What do you want students to know about you?

I'm still learning. I'm always here to guide, encourage and listen.

Staff Interview

By: Tatum Fahlen and Tucker Reed

3/28/23

We’re here with Liz Martinez in the front office; she helps kids and adults get into the school. We're interviewing her for the April Newsletter. We interviewed Liz on Thursday, March 23rd, and here is what she said.

When we asked Liz about daily struggles, she responded, “ One struggle I have often is staying organized.”

We asked Liz, what is your favorite part of your job? Her response was, “ My favorite part of my job is I get to work with a lot of cool people on the adult side, and I get to meet a lot of cool kids. Kids that are doing a lot of different things, they are doing sports and their first job, running for clubs, ASB.”

Liz uses many software tools, but these are the ones she uses the most: "The two big ones I use almost every day all day are Skyward, our database. That's how I know where you guys are at; the second one I use all the time is my email because that's how I communicate with staff, students, and parents.”

How long has Liz been working at this school? “I have been here for five years but have been with the district for 19.”

And lastly, where did Liz grow up? “ I grew up here in Chelan, so I was born here.”

Teacher interview with Mrs. Bankson

How long have you taught?

“People say that I am a Prehistoric cave person. This is my 30th year teaching.”

What made you want to teach?

“I love working with students/kids and forming relationships with them.”

Who inspired you when you were a child and now?

“When I was a child, my parents and siblings inspired me. Now without a doubt, the dork faces (aka my sons) and many of my students, and watching how they grow into amazing human beings.”

Did you grow up in Chelan?

“No, I grew up in Rockford, Illinois, and I've lived here in Chelan for 35 years."

What do you love doing?

“Aside from letting the chocolate melt in my mouth, I love swimming, board games, movies, dancing, Bruce Springsteen concerts, and outdoors .”

CMS SPORTS 3/24/23

Spring sports are starting up with lots of fun sports you will love! This is Krista Carlton and Alyee Patino here to tell you about Chelan School’s upcoming games, and practices.You can come support your school, and watch your friends play. Go to the link provided to see the sports calendars, when the games or matches start, and where they happen. https://arbiterlive.com/Tetams?entityId=33631

It might be hard to wait, but, after spring break, baseball, softball, boys soccer, and track will start up. Two months of wonderful sports to participate in!

Good luck Chelan athletes and have an amazing season!

Date: 3/22/23

Upcoming Events

Hello parents! This is Keyma Fey Castro and Alexa Cerda Blanco reporting the upcoming events for the month of April. Before we start, Alexa and I hope you guys had a great St. Patrick's day!

Since Easter is coming up there will be some fun easter egg hunts in the Chelan Valley. There will be an easter egg hunt on the eighth of April in Manson. It starts at 5:00 pm and ends at 6:00 pm, and it will be in Wapato Way in Manson. There will also be an easter egg hunt at Rio Vista Wines for all ages. It will be on April 8, at 10:00 am to 12:00pm. It will be absolutely free to attend both of these events so anyone in your family can attend.

Breaking News! 3/28/23

What's happening in April?

By: Catalina Valdez and Madison Cobley

Spring break is coming up! Are you ready? Well here is a friendly reminder if you didn’t already know. Spring break is going to be through the 3rd and 7th of April. CMS is hoping you will have lots and lots of fun.

On April 12th the end of quarter three is gonna happen. I hope all CMS is ready and has their grades up and ready! Please visit Mr. Wood and Mr. Nygreen if you need help!

Local News

Do you ever wonder what's going on in Chelan? What are some activities to go to? Or what are Some upcoming events? Samantha Ehlert and Henry Horner, keep reading to find out what's happening in Chelan.

4/3/23 - 4/7/23

This whole week there's no school due to spring break! So have some fun and sleep in! There is also the cash carnival going on in Tribes Lake Chelan Casino—as well as Paint “Tuscan Skies” at Benson Vineyard Estates, Manson, WA.

4/8/9-4/9/23

This Sunday is Easter! Easter is one of the principal holidays, or feasts, of Christianity. It marks the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion. And on the eighth, there is an annual egg hunt at 10:10 for ages 4-7 at Singleton Park.

Clubs

Melanie Manjares and Lucia Galvan (6th graders)

March 22, 2023

This article is about clubs happening at Chelan middle school. One of the clubs located in Chelan middle school is the drama club. Drama can be in novels, television shows, movies, and plays. If you like to act, this club is excellent for you. Email Kevin Morgan and CYNTHIA BERTOMEU for more information about the drama club this fall.

Movie report

By Teagen Stewart and Ashley Salcedo

This is a movie report by Teagen and Ashley. The Ruby theater is playing Shazam: Fury of the Gods from March 31 to April 4, and on April 1, Shazam: Fury of the Gods is playing at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Shazam: Fury of the Gods is PG 13 due to violence and traumatizing scenes. This movie is not for kids under 13 because it can scare them, which will be more work for the parents. If you are 13 or older and want to watch Shazam: Fury of the Gods, have a great time.

Henley and Edison Book Recommendations

AGAIN!

It's that time some new fresh books are heading your way!

1. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, an ordinary 6th-grade girl named Maranda Sinclair is normal until she gets mysterious messages from somebody who knows everything about her. Please read the book to see the bad things that happen to her.

2. Holes by Stanley Yelnats. Being sent to a correctional boot camp after being accused of theft, but they were false! Man, I would not like to be at a boot camp for something I didn't do!

3. Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. A 12-year-old boy has to prove to everyone that he can be a spy. He lives a life being a spy to being an ordinary 12-year-old boy who lives an average life.

That's it for this month! More books next month! Happy Easter and spring!

LEARNING CORNER


To, All CMS Parents 3/30/23
Hi, This is Kaden Wolff and Larissa Duran
In this article, we will tell you what you can do to help your kids learn at home. Follow our newsletter to get great ideas for projects, activities, and games to help your child learn outside school.

As I'm sure you know, reading is an essential life skill. Your kid can divide/multiply numbers he sees on a street sign, route marker, license plates, and anything that you see on the road that has a number you can divide or multiply it. Today we will help your kid advance their reading skills; the activity we will be doing is possible to do while traveling.

Spring Weather Forecast

4/1/23

Hello, this is Isabel Gavin and Heidy Cortez with the weather forecast. The average temperature for April 1st to April 27th is going to be the high of 60 and the average low of 44. Now you can get rid of the layers! You won’t be needing those anymore. Follow the Chelan MS Newsletter to know more about the weather!

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Phone: (509) 682-4061