CHMS Weekly Update
April 8th - 12th, 2024
Solar Eclipse!
As you all probably know, there is a solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8th. We have some solar viewers (glasses) available for students to pick up in SSC and take home in order to safely watch the phenomenon! I have linked a page from NASA for more information.
Second Step
What are we learning this week?
5th Grade
Because the Elementary program is shorter than the Middle School program, 5th graders have finished their Second Step curriculum!
6th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 21: Why Conflicts Escalate - In this week’s lesson, your child will identify behaviors that can cause conflicts to escalate, so they keep them from becoming more serious.
Try this at home - Tell your child about a time when you played a part in escalating a conflict. Explain what you wished you had done instead. Ask your child if they are part of a conflict right now that they need help with.
7th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 21: Keeping Your Cool in a Conflict - In this week’s lesson, your child will explore how using emotion-management strategies, such as slow breathing, walking away, reframing the situation, and practicing positive self-talk, can help prevent a conflict from escalating.
Try this at home - Share with your child strategies you use to help yourself feel calm during escalating conflicts. Ask them to tell you any additional strategies they find helpful beyond the ones covered in the lesson.
8th Grade
Unit 4: Managing Relationships and Social Conflict
Lesson 21: Values and Relationships - In this week’s lesson, your child will draw connections between their values and the healthy relationships in their life.
Try this at home - Ask your child about how one of their values shows up in a healthy relationship they have. This could be a friendship, a sibling or other familial relationship, or even a professional relationship with a teacher or coach.
Testing Begins
Our 8th graders will be kicking off our spring testing season with the PSAT on Wednesday, April 10th. They will be taking the PSAT in the morning, so it is very important that they get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and get to school on time Remember, we have free breakfast for all students!
You can find more information about the PSAT on this Parent Guide.
7th/8th Grade Activity Afternoon
Friday, April 12th will be our last Activity Afternoon of the year for our 7th and 8th graders from 3:15-5:00. Remember, the cost is $5 and concessions will be available for purchase. Please make sure arrangements are made for your student to be picked up at 5:00. We have had students waiting for their rides as late as 6:30 in the past. Thank you!
Middle School Athletics
Upcoming Events
MS Track & Field
Wed. 4/10 - Away at Central Montcalm @ 4:00pm - Bus Departs at 2:30pm.
Staff Shout-Outs!
Recent Shout-Outs!
Mrs. Karcher - Band Director
"She is an amazing band teacher. I have improved so much with Mrs. Karcher. She has a very mature way of handling herself and deserves the recognition. I notice shes always going above and beyond trying to do things she cannot. I absolutely admire her!"
Mr. Dagley - 8th Grade Math Teacher
"Amazing teacher, funny, always willing to help!"
Mrs. Rolston - Paraprofessional
"When I go to SSC, she is nice and helps me if I need help."
Submit a Shout-Out
We need more shout-outs! Fill out the form to show our Chippewa Hills Middle School Staff some appreciation!
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL STUDENTS!
Chippewa Hills is once again proud to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students for the 2023-2024 school year!
Here is the Lunch Menu Calendar for April
Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items and second meals will still need to be purchased.
Coming Up!
April 8th - Early Release Day
April 8th - Board Meeting
April 10th - 8th Grade PSAT
April 12th - 7th/8th Grade Activity Afternoon
April 16th - Start of New 5th Grade Rotation
April 16th - 5th, 6th, and 7th ELA MSTEP
April 18th - 5th and 8th S.S. MSTEP
April 23rd - 5th, 6th, and 7th Math MSTEP
April 25th - 5th and 8th Science MSTEP
May 1st - Science NWEA
May 6th - 5th Grade Acadience
May 7th - Reading NWEA
May 8th - 6th Grade Acadience
May 9th - Math NWEA
May 13th - Early Release Day
May 13th - Board Meeting
May 19th - High School Graduation
May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
June 4th - Early Release Day
June 5th - Early Release Day - Last Day of School!