CHMS Weekly Update

The end of the first trimester is this Friday, November 7th! As we wrap up this marking period, we encourage all students and families to take a few minutes to check grades in Skyward and make sure everything is where you want it to be. This is a great time for students to reflect on their progress, celebrate successes, and set goals for the next trimester. If there are any questions or concerns about grades, please reach out to teachers before Friday. Let’s finish Trimester 1 strong!

Please remember that this Friday, November 7th, is an Early Release Day for students and staff! Middle School students are released at 12:00 PM.

On Tuesday, November 4th, 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 4th.

Learn more about the bond and what it means for our students and community here.

Polling Locations for the November 4 Bond Election

Many precincts in Mecosta County and Isabella County have combined for this special election, so your polling location may have changed.

A full list of polling locations, addresses, and precinct assignments is available on our website here.

Read the full Notice of Election from the Mecosta County Clerk here.

Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day. Make sure you know where to vote!

Thursday, November 6th is picture retake day! Any students who were absent on picture day or are not happy with their first picture are welcome to get their picture taken.

The Middle School's fundraiser kicks off on Monday, November 3rd! Students received information about our Poppin' Popcorn fundraiser during Homeroom last week. The money we raise helps fund field trips, student prizes, and other fun incentives throughout the year! If you would like to support our fundraiser, but you don't have a middle school student in your life, you can order through the link below.

Thank you for your support!

The Middle School National Junior Honor Society will be putting on a Veterans Day Assembly on the afternoon of November 11th. Students are invited to submit a two-dimensional drawing or art piece for the Veteran Wall. The theme is 'A tribute to veterans: What does "The Star-Spangled Banner" mean to you?' Only quality work will be displayed, so do your best work if you wish to participate. Art projects must be turned in to the office by Thursday, November 6.

All Veterans are welcome to attend! Students who would like to invite a special Veteran can visit the office to pick up an invitation. Veterans that plan to attend can call the office or email Mrs. Recker. Please RSVP by November 6th so we can have a head count. The invitation is linked below.

You can also submit a picture of your favorite Veterans to be displayed in a slideshow during the assembly. Please submit any pictures to our Digital Media class's email MSDMClass@chsd.us

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

5th Grade - Unit 3: Empathy & Kindness

Lesson 11 - Empathy in the Community

In this lesson, your child will describe how empathy can help someone identify and solve a problem in their community.

Try this at home: Point out something that has changed for the better in your neighborhood recently. Ask your child why they think that change is helpful. Point out how empathy might have helped someone decide to make that change.

6th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 4 - How to Be an Upstander

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn three “upstander strategies” for responding to bullying. They’ll practice analyzing different bullying situations and choosing an upstander strategy they think would work best for each situation.

Try this at home:Ask your child about the three upstander strategies they learned and which one (or ones) they feel most comfortable with. Let them know they can always come to you if they need someone to talk to.

7th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 4 - Harassment Basen on Stereotypes

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize gender-based harassment. This is when people are bothered, teased, or bullied because of their sex, or because they look, act, or have interests that are different from male and female stereotypes.

Try this at home: Remind your child that it's important that they tell you if they experience gender-based harassment. If you feel comfortable doing so, share an example of gender-based harassment you or another person has experienced and how you or the other person dealt with it.

8th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 4 - Speak Up and Start a Movement

In this week’s lesson, your child will explore how two strategies, speaking up and starting a movement, can disrupt the factors that enable bullying and harassment.

Try this at home: Ask your child about these strategies and how they think they can help eliminate bullying and harassment in their school. Expand your discussion to include areas outside of school.

The CHMS Parent Club is hosting a Neon Night dance party for 5th and 6th graders on Saturday, November 8th from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be no cost to get in the door, but there will be light concessions available for purchase. This event is limited to current CHMS 5th and 6th graders, and students will have to check in at the door.

There will be an event for 7th and 8th graders in February! More details to come!

5th and 6th Graders can be dropped off at the middle school gym entrance starting at 6:00 PM. They will be checked in by staff/parent volunteers, and their hand will be stamped. Students should have a ride home waiting for them at 8:00 PM also at the middle school gym entrance.

November is Native American Heritage Month! It is a time to celebrate and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans and recognize their important role in shaping our history and the world around us.

We are excited to host our first Indigenous Education Community Night on Wednesday, November 13th! Students and families will have the opportunity to learn about Native traditions and make Spin Drums together. This event is for any student and their family throughout the district! We hope you can join us for this special evening of hands-on learning and celebration! If you plan to attend, please fill out the RSVP form linked below by Monday, November 10th so we can plan accordingly.

Our boys and girls basketball youth clinic is starting soon! The first session will be Saturday, November 1st in the Middle School Gym:

• 1st–3rd grade boys & girls: 9:00–10:15 AM

• 4th–6th grade boys & girls: 10:30–11:45 AM

Flyers were sent home a couple of weeks ago, but we’ve attached a copy here for your convenience.

Cost:

• $25 if paid before November 1st

• $30 at the door on November 1st

Payment:

• Mail to: High School Office, 3226 Arthur Road, Remus, MI 49340, Attention: Steve Darnell

• Boys checks: Chippewa Hills Boys Basketball

• Girls checks: Chippewa Hills Girls Basketball

We’ve had a great turnout the past three years and can’t wait to see your child on November 1st!

Cheer tryouts for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are coming up! See the details below!

Check out the details for a great opportunity for our 5th graders who are interested in Cheer!

Here is the Registration Form.

No Events This Week!

Let's show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation! This form will be linked every week along with a couple shout-outs to recognize the amazing staff at CHMS!

Mrs. Goodrich - 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

"Mrs. Goodrich cares about her students, makes learning fun all while making sure they are doing what is expected as a student. I appreciate that she makes my son feel excited for her class- just like she did when I had her years ago :)"

Mr. Tramper - 6th Grade ELA Teacher

"I've heard a thousand times this year that your class is where students feel like they can really be themselves. They’re laughing, learning, and calling it their favorite “skibbidi subject”. Learning feels fun and safe. Thank you for what you are doing to make that possible."

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!

Our next meeting is this Tuesday, November 4th at 6:30 PM at the Corner Cup!

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

The November breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

Saturday, November 8th - 5th & 6th Grade Neon Night Dance - 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, November 11th - Veterans Day Celebration

Wednesday, November 26th - Early Release Day

Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th - No School!