The Eagle Express #1

August 20, 2026

A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL UNVERSAW

Dear CMS Families:

Students will take the iReady Math assessment on Tuesday, August 25. We will be on an adjusted schedule that day, and most students will test with the Crew Time teacher. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep, eats breakfast and comes to school with a charged Chromebook.

Most students at Chapin Middle have received their ID badges and lanyards. Students are expected to wear these everyday. IDs are used for SmartPass (hall pass system), Cafeteria purchases and checking out Library books. These also help us maintain a safe environment by allowing for the quick identification of individuals on campus. Starting on Monday, August 24, students who do not wear their ID will be required to purchase a temporary one for $1 each. Please support the school by reminding your student each morning to properly wear an ID.

Google Classroom is the online Learning Management System (LMS) used in D5. Next week, parents/guardians will receive an invitation from Google Classroom for “Guardian Summary” emails to keep up to date on content and work from that service. The email invitation, which will be sent to the parent/guardian email address on file in PowerSchool, will allow you to verify your association with your child and accept receipt of guardian email summaries.

Kind Regards,

Anna Unversaw

Principal

DID YOU KNOW?

i-READY TESTING

DRESS CODE REMINDER

Chapin Middle School dress code follows Board Policy AR-JICA-R. If a student does not meet expectations for dress code, a parent or guardian will be contacted to bring additional clothing for the student to wear. The student will remain in ISS until appropriate dress is provided. We appreciate your support and partnership in purchasing clothing that meets District Five dress code expectations.

Clothing and/or hair should not be so extreme or inappropriate to the school as to disrupt the educational process. Therefore, clothing deemed distracting, revealing, overly suggestive or otherwise disruptive will not be permitted. This includes bare midriffs, halter/tank tops, see through shirts, tops or blouses and bike shorts.
No vulgar, obscene or otherwise inappropriate symbols, language or wording will be permitted on clothing or accessories.
Clothing or accessories (i.e. bookbags, jewelry, hats, etc.) that display alcohol, tobacco or other drug symbols are not permitted.
Gang attire, gang colors or gang symbols are also not permitted to be worn or displayed on accessories.
Hats, head stockings or kerchiefs may only be worn during the school day for special occasions when approved by the principal.
Proper shoes must be worn at all times. (Bedroom shoes are not considered proper or safe.)
Special dress or costume may be worn during the school day for special occasions when approved by the principal.
Pants must be worn at the natural waistline and undergarments are not to be visible.

Shirts with open backs and bare midriffs are in violation of dress code. Shirts should cover the top of pants, even when arms are raised. Additionally, shirts should not be so long that it appears the student does not have on appropriate bottoms/pants.

Because of potential distractions to the learning environment, CMS students are to leave the following items at home: flags, spirit paint, pillows/blankets, stuffed animals, bedroom shoes, full-face masks or makeup, inflatable costumes, perfume/cologne and/or costume props. Items that are disruptive to the goal of a focused learning environment will be confiscated from students and available for pick up in the Main Office at the end of the day.

CAR LINE PROCEDURES

CMS BELL SCHEDULE

WEBINAR FOR MILITARY CONNECTED PARENTS

Military life is defined by changes-deployment, reintegration, and PCSing (Permanent Change of Station). This webinar provides caregivers with tools to manage the emotional cycle of military family transitions and help children feel grounded, even when their world is constantly shifting.

Join Mental Health America (MHS) and Arizona State University for this 60 minute session where we will discuss:

Techniques for staying connected during long-distance separations.
Managing the “re-entry” phase when a service member returns home.
Building a portable support system & coping toolbox for the whole family.

REGISTER HERE

CMS YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE

COLLEGE COLORS DAY

On Friday, September 4, 2026, we invite all students, teachers, and staff to participate in College Colors Day! Show your college pride by wearing the colors, shirts, jerseys, or other gear representing your favorite college or university.

Whether you’re cheering for your dream school, a family favorite, or simply love the colors, let’s fill our school with college pride!

Parents, we encourage you to join in the fun by helping your student choose their favorite college gear to wear for the day.

Let’s see which colleges and universities are represented throughout our school community!

Go Eagles!

CMS UPCOMING EVENTS

TUESDAY, 8/25

Think, Move, Chess 3:15-4:15 PM

FRIDAY, 9/4

College Colors Day

MONDAY, 9/7

Labor Day Holiday

Schools and Offices CLOSED

TUESDAY, 9/8

Think, Move, Chess 3:14-4:15 PM

WEDNESDAY, 9/9

RUN HARD Registration closes

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AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Crooked Creek’s “Afternoon Safari” Program

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) has expanded its Afternoon Safari program to middle school ages. Their daily afterschool program includes a snack, supervised homework time, and a variety of age-appropriate recreational and organized physical activities. For more information, please visit https://www.icrc.net/programs-and-activities/safari-after-schoolfull-day-programs.