CHMS Weekly Update

For the first few weeks of February, we are going to be focusing on reducing the number of behavior referrals that result from physical contact/aggression between students. Creating a safe environment helps students feel secure, build positive relationships, and stay focused on learning.

We are reinforcing clear expectations about keeping hands to ourselves and teaching students positive ways to handle conflict, including using words, managing emotions, and seeking help from an adult when needed. Fewer disruptions also mean more instructional time for all students.

As a schoolwide incentive, students will have the opportunity to earn a schoolwide assembly on February 27th if we meet our goal. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations at home and partnering with us to keep our school a safe and respectful place for everyone!

Check out some info from our CHMS Parent Club!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

What are we learning this week?

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

Lesson 4 - Predicting Feelings

Why This Lesson Matters: For children to begin to evaluate possible actions they could take in a social situation, it is important for them to be able to predict how others might feel as a result of each action. In this lesson, students use the if-then language concept to promote their understanding of cause-and-effect relationships. The emphasis in this lesson is on predicting others’ feelings, not on generating possible solutions to a problem. Problem-solving skills are addressed in Unit 3.

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

Lesson 13 - Using Your Guiding Principles

In this week’s lesson, your child will complete a story in which they use their guiding principles to make a decision and resolve a challenging situation.

Try this at home: Ask your child to describe their story and discuss the decision they made. Ask how they plan to include guiding principles in future decision-making.

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

Lesson 13 - Who Will You Become?

In this week’s lesson, your child will describe what they can do now to connect their self-concept to who they want to be in the future.

Try this at home: Ask your child what they can start doing now to become the person they want to be in the future. Ask them why it’s important to see things in themselves that they feel good about.

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

Lesson 13 - Your Confidence-Building Plan

In this week’s lesson, your child will create a plan for building confidence in an area of their choice.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time when you successfully increased your own confidence. Ask them to describe their plan for building confidence. Ask how you can help them with their plan.

MS Cheer

Monday, February 2nd - Away at Tri County - 6:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:30 PM

Saturday, February 7th - Away at Bullock Creek - 10:00 AM Start Time - Bus Departs at 7:15 AM

7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball

Monday, February 2nd - Away at White Cloud - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 2:40 PM

Wednesday, February 4th - Away at Grant - 5:00 PM Start Time (8th grade only)

MS Wrestling

Tuesday, February 3rd - Away at Reed City - 5:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:00 PM

Friday, February 6th - Home - 5:00 PM Start Time

WE NEED MORE SHOUT OUTS!

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!

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Some Recent Shout-Outs!

Ms. Spry - Ag Science Teacher

"She is nice and understanding, and is really helpful when needed."

Mrs. Stuart - 6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher

"Thank you to Mrs. Stuart for integrating so many fun, hands-on learning opportunities in science class! The foundational concepts she teaches support especially engaging labs that have made a positive impact not only on my son's learning but also his engagement in school. The handwarmer lab from before Christmas was a favorite, and he was so fascinated by the chemical reactions that he spent time at home reheating the handwarmer and explaining the process to his younger brother. More recently, the science fair has been a highlight. He has spent hours researching project ideas and preparing a project along with his partner. I have no doubt that the science fair experience will be something he remembers well into adulthood as a cherished memory from middle school. Thank you, Mrs. Stuart, also for the time you invest in building relationships with your students. I have no doubt that you are one of the most trusted teachers in the building because students sense your genuine care and dedication to their learning!"