CHMS Weekly Update

Teacher Appreciation Week is a special time to recognize the incredible work our teachers do every day. Their dedication, patience, and commitment to supporting each student make a lasting difference in our school community. I encourage our students and families to take a moment this week to share a kind word, a shout-out (form linked below), or a simple “thank you” with a teacher (or any other staff member!) who has made an impact. These small gestures mean so much and help show our appreciation for all they do. We are grateful for our amazing staff and the positive influence they have on our students each and every day!

Staff 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!

Mrs. Langell - 8th Grade ELA Teacher

"Mrs Langell always makes sure we have what we need, and she is very very helpful and kind. I love having her as a teacher."

Mrs. Compson - Counselor

"She is nice and understanding, and she helps you keep your head above water."

This Week:

On Tuesday, 6th and 7th graders will take the ELA MSTEP, and 5th and 8th graders will take the Science MSTEP. We will operate on our Testing Schedule this day.

On Thursday, 5th graders will take the ELA MSTEP. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will operate on a normal schedule this day.

We will also work on MSTEP makeups on Wednesday and Friday this week.

General Info:

All students will take the NWEA assessments in Math and Reading, along with the Acadience Reading assessment to provide a more detailed look at individual reading skills. Our 5th and 6th grade students will also take the Acadience Math assessment.

In addition, state testing will take place this spring. 5th grade students will take the MSTEP in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science. 6th and 7th graders will take the MSTEP in Math and ELA, while 8th graders will take the MSTEP in Social Studies and Science, along with the PSAT in Reading/Writing and Math.

These assessments provide valuable information to help us support each student’s growth and achievement. We encourage students to do their best, get plenty of rest, and come to school ready to focus. Thank you for your continued support!

Testing Dates

Tuesday, May 5th - MSTEP - 6th & 7th Graders take ELA, 5th & 8th Graders take Science - testing schedule

Thursday, May 7th - 5th Grade ELA MSTEP - altered schedule for 5th graders only

Fact Sheets

Check out the Fact Sheets linked below for more information about the tests and how they are structured.

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Acadience Reading7-8 Fact Sheet (1).pdf

Acadience Reading K-6 Fact Sheet (1).pdf

Acadience Math Fact Sheet (1).pdf

Family Guide to NWEA Map Growth - Fact Sheet (1).pdf

State Assessments Fact Sheet (MSTEP & PSAT).pdf

What Parents Should Know About State Assessments.pdf

What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare.pdf

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Links

The links below will take you to more information about each test.

Acadience Reading Assessments | Acadience Learning

Acadience® Reading Assessments To help your students move forward, you first need to know where they’re at. Backed by years of rigorous research, our assessments allow you to identify where students are struggling and help them get back on track. Acadience measures are: Quick to administer Easy to score and record Designed for universal screening […]

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Acadience Math | Acadience Learning

Acadience® Math Assessments provide universal screening detect when students need extra support sensitive to effects of intervention Acadience Math was designed with efficiency and dependability in mind. You can now track mathematics skills for students in grades K-6 as accurately and as easily as you track reading skills. Acadience Math Fact Sheet one-page product overview […]

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As the weather warms up (hopefully...), it is a good time for a reminder about our school's dress code outlined on page 10 in our Student/Parent Handbook (linked below). Please review it and let Mrs. Muscott or Mrs. Jorgensen know if you have any questions.

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UPDATE! This has been postponed to May 11th!

Our Food Service Staff is putting together a taste testing for some new breakfast items. This will take place during lunch time! Once students taste the items, they will be able to provide feedback on what they liked or didn't like.

Get your sports physicals for the 2026-27 season at the Chippewa Hills Wellness Center!

All sports physicals completed by the end of the school year will be entered into a weekly drawing for a gift card!

Schedule your child’s appointment by calling 989-967-2290.

Don’t wait until the last minute before season starts to get your physical. The Wellness Center is open all summer!

Our next meeting is this Wednesday, May 6th, at 6:00 PM at the Corner Cup!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

Our Middle School Digital Media students also created the video below to help explain the different types of school funding — including bonds, sinking funds, and general operations.

These are terms we often hear, but they can be confusing. This video breaks them down in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

Election Day is Tuesday, May 5th. Check out the information on our District's website regarding the Bond Proposal.

What are we learning this week?

5th Grade - Unit 3: Problem Solving

Lesson 16 - Solving Problems, Part 1

Why This Lesson Matters: Students can escalate conflicts by failing to consider the situation from the other person’s perspective. Aggressive students in particular tend to assume that the other person has a hostile motive. The perspective-taking skills learned in earlier lessons are an important part of the first Problem-Solving Step, “Say the problem without blame.” It is important for students to state the problem in a neutral way that does not blame the other person, so they can begin the problem-solving process.

6th Grade - Unit 4: Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

Lesson 25 - Making Amends

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn ways to make amends and restore a relationship they may have harmed.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time you had to make amends with someone. What did you do to repair the harm?

7th Grade - Unit 4: Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

Lesson 25 - Taking Responsibility for Your Actions

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to take responsibility for their actions in a conflict and make things right.

Try this at home: Discuss with your child a time in your life when you had to take responsibility for your role in a conflict. What did you do to make things right and repair the harm?

8th Grade - Unit 4: Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

Lesson 25 - Unhealthy Relationships

In this week’s lesson, your child will identify signs of an unhealthy relationship.

Try this at home: Ask your child who they would go to for advice and support if they found themselves in a relationship that was unhealthy. Share why one of your close friends or family members is someone you turn to for advice and support.