CHMS Weekly Update

The bulk of fall testing has wrapped up! We will continue some makeups this week for students who were absent or who didn't finish last week.

Check out the resources linked below for more information about the assessments students will take this year.

We are going to go through two lessons this week!

5th Grade - Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting

Lesson 3 - Habits for Success!

In this lesson, your child will explore the connection between habits and achieving their goals, and they’ll identify small, consistent habits that support progress.

Try this at home: Talk to your child about one habit they’ve decided to adopt to support their goal. Encourage them by discussing how small daily actions can lead to big achievements. Share a habit you use to stay on track with your goals.

Lesson 4 - Overcoming Obstacles

In this lesson, your child will learn strategies for overcoming obstacles that might get in the way of achieving their goals.

Try this at home: Ask your child to share any obstacles they’ve faced and how they’ve worked to overcome them. Talk about a challenge you’ve overcome in the past and the strategies you used to succeed.

6th Grade - Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 3 - Trying New Strategies

In this lesson, your child will brainstorm different strategies they can try when they’re having trouble learning something new.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time you needed to change your approach in order to learn something new. Ask your child to tell you about something they’re working hard to learn and how you can help.

Lesson 4 - Making Goals Specific

In this lesson, your child will learn how to identify and set achievable goals by making them specific.

Try this at home: Ask your child to tell you about a specific goal they’re interested in working toward and what makes it specific.

7th Grade - Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 3 - Learning from Obstacles

This lesson will help your child recognize that obstacles and challenges are a natural part of learning. They'll explore how facing difficulties and working through them can lead to growth and improvement.

Try this at home: Share a time when you faced a challenge and how you worked through it. Ask your child about an obstacle they have encountered and what they learned from it.

Lesson 4 - Identifying Obstacles

This lesson will help your child distinguish between internal obstacles and external obstacles. Understanding these obstacles will help them plan how to handle them in the future.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time you faced an obstacle. Was it an internal or external obstacle? Ask your child to share an example of each type of obstacle in their own life.

8th Grade - Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 3 - Motivation Factors 1

This lesson will introduce two important factors that affect motivation: success expectation and value. Your child will consider how their belief in their ability to succeed and how much they value a task influences their motivation.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time when you doubted your ability to do something but succeeded anyway. Ask them about something they feel confident doing and something they’re less sure about. What might help them feel more capable?

Lesson 4 - Motivation Factors 2

This lesson will focus on a third factor that affects motivation—cost. Your child will learn about the three components of cost and how weighing these costs influences their motivation to complete a task.

Try this at home: Share a time when you had to decide whether something was worth the effort, time, or risk. Ask your child about a time they had to weigh the costs of doing something and whether they decided to do it or not.

Chippewa Hills Middle School is excited to announce that our school has applied and been approved for affiliation with the National Junior Honor Society. The NJHS is a prestigious organization that recognizes and empowers outstanding students! Established in 1929, NJHS was founded with the purpose of creating enthusiasm for scholarship; stimulating a desire to render service; promoting leadership; encouraging responsible citizenship; and developing character in our students and school community.

With our newly established national affiliation, there are some changes being made to the membership selection procedure to align with the NJHS constitution and bylaws. The committee is finalizing its plans for the selection process, and more information about the requirements for membership will be shared this week.

Membership in this organization is an outstanding opportunity to develop the habits and standards which are important to success in high school, college, and a future career, so interested students who believe they may be eligible should be sure to stay tuned for more information!

Are you a parent or community member who cares about student health and well-being? Here’s your chance to make a difference! Join the Wellness Center Community Advisory Council and provide input on the direction of our programs.

As a member, you’ll:

- Learn about the services and resources offered at the Wellness Center

- Hear about health education initiatives taking place in our schools

- Discover the work of our Youth Advisory Council and how students are shaping health programs

Next Meeting: Monday, Oct 6 at 3:15 PM in the High School Media Center.

Your participation matters! Not only is it required for our funding, but it’s also a great opportunity to help shape the resources your children rely on. If your family has used the Wellness Center, your voice is especially important.

Join us and help strengthen health and wellness for all Warriors!

There has been a recent update to the CHSD App and Rooms notifications!

Originally, Apptegy set SMS text messages for all Rooms messages and announcements to send automatically. However, based on customer feedback, this was creating too many duplicate notifications. To improve the experience, Apptegy has now updated the system so parents can choose their own Rooms notification preferences.

Here's what parents need to know:

- They will always receive push notifications through the CHSD app (as long as they have app notifications enabled on their device)

- They now have the option to opt in to additional text message and/or email notifications

Instructions for updating Rooms notification preferences are available on the guide below!

Please remember that students get in free to any athletic events at Chippewa Hills! However, middle school and elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. Additionally, students should not plan to stay after school for evening events as there is no supervision for them.

Girls & Boys Cross Country

Tuesday, September 16th - Home vs CSAA - 5:30 PM Start Time

Saturday, September 20th - Away at Morley Stanwood - 11:30 AM Start Time - Bus Departs at 9:45 AM

Mr. McArthur - 6th Grade Math

"He explains math subjects amazingly!!"

Please see the attached PDF for information about an exciting opportunity for our students in the summer of 2027!

The Middle School has a Parent Club! Please go to their Facebook Page (linked below) and click "follow" to stay up-to-date on what they have going on and ways to volunteer!

Every student will enjoy free breakfast and lunch at school through September 30th, 2025. After September 30, the state legislature will determine whether funding for meals will continue.

To prepare for any outcome, we strongly urge families to complete and return the Child Nutrition and Benefits Application (linked below). This helps determine if your child qualifies for free or reduced-price meals and also provides important support for school funding.

Families are also encouraged to contact their legislators and share how important this program is for students.

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

The September breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

This November, Chippewa Hills voters will decide on a bond proposal that addresses some of our district’s most pressing needs. With nearly 1,800 students learning in buildings that range from modern spaces to schools built in the 1930s, it’s time to ensure our facilities reflect the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s opportunities.

The bond proposal focuses on three key areas:

Safety & Security – Updated entrances, secure learning spaces, and improved emergency systems.

Facility Upgrades – Repairing and modernizing aging buildings to provide safe, reliable learning spaces.

Community Space – Expanding gym space so students don’t have to practice late into the evening, while also creating facilities the whole community can use.

This is a responsible investment in our children, our schools, and the future of Chippewa Hills—without raising the current tax rate. The proposal maintains the levy at 2.41 mills, one of the lowest rates in the area.

Election Day is November 4.

Learn more about the bond and what it means for our students and community using the link below!

Monday, September 22nd - Early Release day for students, afternoon PD for staff

September 22nd - 26th - Homecoming Week!