CHMS Weekly Update

Monday, January 19th is an Early Release Day for students.

It’s time to announce our January Students of the Month! These students were recognized by their teachers for consistently demonstrating our WARRIOR expectations, performing well in their classes, and behaving appropriately in all areas of the school:

5th grade - Olivia Riesenberg

6th grade - Makena Monroe

7th grade - Harleigh Ruppert

8th grade - Morgan Babcock.

Congratulations to these four! Thank you for your dedication to being a WARRIOR!

We know how disappointing it was that we were unable to attend the Hoops for Hunger event at CMU earlier this month. To make up for that, we will be doing some activity time in the afternoon on Friday, January 23rd. Students who were eligible to attend the trip will be able to have some choice time in classrooms and some time to play in the gym and/or dance in the cafeteria. We know this isn't the same as attending a basketball game at CMU, but we hope students are able to have some fun and celebrate their accomplishments!

Check out some info from our CHMS Parent Club!

Have any formal wear that you don't need anymore? We are starting a Formal Dress Closet for our middle school students!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

5th Grade - Unit 1: Empathy & Skills for Learning

Lesson 2 - Listening with Attention

Why This Lesson Matters: Empathy and communication skills have been shown to increase school success and decrease youth involvement in problem behaviors, such as substance abuse and aggression. This lesson focuses specifically on listening with attention, a skill necessary for effective communication with others and for academic success.

6th Grade - Unit 2: Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Lesson 11 - Multiple Guiding Principles

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to use multiple guiding principles when making a decision.

Try this at home: Ask your child about decisions they’ve made where they used or could have used their guiding principles.

7th Grade - Unit 2: Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Lesson 11 - Changes in Self-Concept

In this week’s lesson, your child will describe how their self-concept has changed over time.

Try this at home: Tell your child about the way you saw yourself in middle school and how it’s different than the way you see yourself now. Ask them to describe how their self-concept has changed over time.

8th Grade - Unit 2: Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Lesson 11 - How to Build Confidence 2

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to build confidence by getting encouragement from others and by reflecting on past experiences.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time when you got encouragement from someone and it helped you build confidence. Ask your child to describe one of the ways they’ve learned to build confidence.

MS Cheer

Monday, January 19th - Warrior Invite at Home - 5:00 PM Start Time

7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball

Tuesday, January 20th - Away at Morley Stanwood - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:00 PM

Wednesday, January 21st - Home vs Tri County - 4:00 PM Start Time

MS Wrestling

Wednesday, January 21st - Away at Grant - 5:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 2:30 PM

Friday, January 23rd - Away at Big Rapids - 5:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:15 PM

Mrs. Homant - 5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

"She is very patient and graceful and always giving extra credit opritunities."

Mr. Boyle - 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

"The Epic of Gilgamesh live production in the HS Auditorium was an incredible opportunity for Mr. Boyle's students to dig deeper in their own understanding of the Epic, while also bringing the story and their talents to a wider school audience. Big thanks to Mr. Boyles for making this happen with his students."

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

The January breakfast and lunch menus are attached below.

Friday, January 30th - 7th and 8th Grade Activity Afternoon from 3:00-5:00 PM

Monday, February 9th - Early Release Day for Students, Afternoon PD for Staff

Friday, February 20th - Early Release Day for Students and Staff - End of Trimester 2

Thursday, February 26th - 7th and 8th Grade Community Nights from 5:00-6:30 PM

Saturday, February 28th - 7th and 8th Grade Dance from 6:00-8:00 PM sponsored by our Parent Club