CMS Student and Parent News - Nov. 30th - Dec 4th
Welcome back to our students and staff! We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break. We are excited to see you back with us this week!
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LEARNING INTENT FORM COMPLETED BY ALL PARNETS
This form is now closed. We need this completed for EVERY student even if you do not want any changes from how your child currently attends school. Someone from Chase Middle will be contacting all parents who did not sign up already.
Chase Middle parents, in preparation for the transition to the second semester in January, we are asking all parents of middle school students to select their child's learning program by submitting a new intent form. You will choose again whether you want your child to attend school in person or all remote. You will have two different choices for in person depending on how quickly the state opens up middle and high schools.
MAP Testing – THIS week Nov. 30th – Dec. 4th
Parents, please make every effort to have hybrid students attend both assigned days and be on time for this week. They will be testing both days they attend. Remote students have been contacted with their assigned days to attend school to test. Remote student parents need to contact the school if you have NOT received information for the days to report to school. It is crucial that students take this test serious and give their best effort. We will be using these results to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each student to best support them over the next 6 months.
End of 2nd 6th-weeks grading period and promotion reminders
We are now entering our 3rd week of the new grading period. First, we want to thank the majority of our students who are completing their work, staying in contact with teachers and doing their best with our current situation. We also want to thank our parents who we all realize are now having to help check insure your student is completing and staying up to date on their assignments.
We certainly understand the challenges we face as parents and teachers keeping our students motivated to complete assignments with our current format. Unfortunately, we have some students not completing work and failing one or more classes at this time. . This week we will be contacting parents of students not being successfully to arrange meetings with administration and teachers.
The state is requiring normal grading procedures and we will be following our local promotion and accountability policy for this school year. We also have all state testing on regular schedule. Students must pass 3 our of 4 core classes to be promoted to the next grade level. For athletics, students must be passes 5 out of 6 (including exploratory classes) to be eligible to play a sport. Parents are reminded you can request a “parent account” to monitor assignments completed, read announcements, and monitor your child’s grades. Go to the Chase Middle homepage under the “Parents and Students” section then “Parent Resources” to set this account up
iPad Charging Reminder
Parents please ensure you have a routine in place where your child’s iPad is charged each day before attending school. We do not have extra chargers and this causes a disruption in your child’s ability to complete assignments. Thank you for your assistance.
Robotics Team Applications
We plan to have a Robotics Team at Chase Middle this year. We will begin at CMS after Christmas break. We will not have our annual regional competition this year.
We will try to have a possible competition within our school or with another middle school in the spring (depending on reopening guidelines). Open to students in grades 6th through 8th. Be looking for the application sent out in Canvas Announcements soon.
Sports Reminders
With Girls volleyball now playing we wanted to remind parents and our community of the restrictions and guidelines for spectators. Currently our State guidelines limit indoor sports events for middle and high to a maximum of 25 spectators. Parents will not be allowed to travel to away events and the all tickets have already been provided to parents of athletes for home games. We certainly would like for more attendance, however, we must adhere to these guidelines to be able to play. Thank you for your understanding.
Girls and Boys Basketball Signups and Tryouts Soon – Students, be looking for information this week for sign-ups for basketball. We will have tryouts and practices beginning in December. Eligibility will be based on the 3rd six weeks report card ending on December 22nd. Please note all athletes must be passing 5 out of 6 classes to be eligible to play a sport.
DAILY EVENTS THIS WEEK:
MONDAY (11/30) – Hybrid Group A Day
-Breakfast menu –Golden Grahams Cereral, juice, milk
-Lunch Menu – Chicken Sandwich, green beans, pineapple, milk
- MAP Testing for students – please ensure your child attends school and on time.
TUESDAY (12/1) – Hybrid Group A Day
-Breakfast menu – sausage biscuit, juice, milk
-Lunch Menu – BBQ Pork, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, milk
- MAP Testing for students – please ensure your child attends school and on time.
– Volleyball HOME vs Crest Middle – 4pm
Sports Pictures for volleyball and cross country players – should have a picture package information from coach.
WEDNESDAY (12/2) –Remote Lesson Day for ALL students
. – Students, please complete your assignments for this day and check in with your teachers during office hours for any help.
– Cross Country AWAY – at RS Middle – 4pm
- Golf AWAY – Shelby Middle hosting
THURSDAY (12/3) – Hybrid Group B Day
-Breakfast menu – Blueberry muffin, juice, milk
-Lunch Menu – Hot Dog with Chilli, baked beans, strawberries, milk
- MAP Testing for students – please ensure your child attends school and on time.
FRIDAY (12/4) – Hybrid Group B Day
-Breakfast menu –mini cinnamon rolls, juice, milk
-Lunch Menu – shepherd’s pie, glazed carrots, sidekick, milk
- MAP Testing for students – please ensure your child attends school and on time.
All work for the week of Nov. 30th – Dec. 4th is due before 11:59pm on Sunday, Dec. 6th
Upcoming Events
-Tues., Dec. 8th – Volleyball HOME vs Shelby Middle – 4
-Wed., Dec. 9th – Cross Country AWAY at Burns (Conference Championship)
- Golf Rutherford County Conference Championship
-Thurs., Dec. 10th - Volleyball HOME vs Burns Middle – 4
-Tues, Dec. 22nd – 11:45am dismissal (breakfast and lunch served)