CHMS Weekly Update

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

Lesson 3 - Being Assertive

Why This Lesson Matters: It is important for students to learn the differences between assertive, aggressive, and passive ways of communicating. Much of the violence that plagues schools begins with aggressive interactions. Aggressive communication causes problems with other students, school staff, and adults in the community. Students can reduce their involvement in aggressive and violent behaviors by using assertive communication skills to stand up for themselves and get a point across without disrespecting others. Learning to be assertive also has value for students being bullied or otherwise mistreated by peers. These students can use assertiveness as a tool to stand up for their rights. Finally, students need assertiveness skills to get help in school and to communicate respectfully with adults across a variety of situations.

6th Grade - Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 3 - Trying New Strategies

In this week’s 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.

7th Grade - Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 3 - Learning from Obstacles

This week’s 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.

8th Grade - Unit 1: Mindset & Goals

Lesson 3 - Motivation Factors 1

This week’s 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?

ParenTeenConnect.org, a free website for parents and their teens created by the makers of Second Step® Middle School, is a great resource for middle school families. It provides expert advice and practical tools for dealing with real parent-teen issues.

Check out the first edition of the Warrior Watch for the 2026-2027 school year! The Warrior Watch is a video production put together by our 8th grade Digital Media students and assisted by their teacher, Mr. O'Neil!

We had our Picture Day last week. Any students who were absent or who end up not liking their picture will have an opportunity for retakes on Thursday, November 12th.

We will be hosting Activity Afternoons throughout the year. An Activity Afternoon is an after-school event, from 3:00 - 5:00, where students will be able to dance in the cafeteria, play in the gym, buy concessions, and more! We split these events into 5th/6th graders together and 7th/8th graders together, and the cost is $5 to get in the door. Money raised at these events goes back to the students to pay for things like field trips, concession items, behavior rewards, etc. If your child stays for an Activity Afternoon, please make sure they have transportation planned to pick them up at 5:00 PM.

**Special note! Pizza will be available for $2 per slice. Everything else (pop, candy, gaterade, chips) will be $1.

Schedule for the Year

9/18/26 - 7th & 8th Graders - This Friday!!

10/23/26 - 5th & 6th Graders

11/20/26 - 7th & 8th Graders

1/15/27 - 5th & 6th Graders

2/12/27 - 7th & 8th Graders

3/19/27 - 5th & 6th Graders

We are wrapping up Fall Testing this week with some makeups for students who may have been absent or who did not finish any of the tests.

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

The Fall 2026 edition of the Warrior Quarterly is here!

Catch up on what's happening across Chippewa Hills with updates from each of our schools, upcoming fall events, important district information, and details about Homecoming 2026!

Download the Fall 2026 Warrior Quarterly here: https://aptg.co/k4jC90

We hope you'll take a few minutes to explore this latest edition and stay connected with all that's happening at Chippewa Hills!

Current 8th graders have the opportunity to go on an East Coast Trip in 2027! This is not a school-sponsored event, but Mr. Boyle is supervising and can answer any questions. You can reach him by email at sboyle@chsd.us. If you are interested in your 8th grader participating, please plan on attending the informational meeting on September 24th at 5:30 PM in Mr. Boyle's classroom.

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.

MS Cross Country

Tuesday, September 15th - Away at Reed City - 5:30 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:30 PM

Saturday, September 19th - Away at Morley Stanwood - 12:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 9:45 AM

Mr. Boyle - 7th Grade World History Teacher

"Mr. Boyle was and is my favorite History teacher, I loved the diversity in the historical eras and the history of different people."

Ms. Spry - Ag Science Teacher

"She is the best"

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!

Did you know that you can donate your empty cans and bottles to the CHMS Parent Club?! Their is a blue collection can outside of the Corner Cup with a sign labeling it as the Parent Club's. We appreciate any and all donations!

Chippewa Hills is once again proud to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students for the 2026-2027 school year!

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

The August breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is excited to announce a premier youth scholarship competition for the 2026-2027 school year. The contest's powerful patriotic theme is chosen by our Commander-in-Chief: "What A Veteran Taught Me About America"

This program gives middle school students a unique opportunity to express their views on democracy and patriotism through a written essay.

• The Prize: The national first-place winner receives a $5,000 award, with a total of $55,000 in national awards distributed to state winners. Prizes are also awarded at the local Post and District levels.

• The Format: A typed, anonymous essay in English, exactly 300–400 words in length. No graphics, color, or poetry are allowed.

• Submission: Students must submit their typed essay along with the signed Official Student Entry Form (linked below)

Thursday, September 24th - 8th Grade East Coast Trip Informational Meeting - 5:30 PM - Mr. Boyle's Room

Friday, September 25th - Early Release Day

Monday, September 28th - No School for Students - Staff PD Day