CHASE MIDDLE BEGINNING OF YEAR INFORMATION:
We are excited about our new school year and wanted to share beginning of year news and reminders:
Class List Posted
6th grade homeroom list will be posted on Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30pm. 6th grade students will be able to pick up their schedule in their homeroom class during orientation.
7th and 8th grade homeroom list will be posted on Thursday, August 19th at 2:00pm. 7th and 8th grade students will be able to pick up their schedule in their homeroom classroom.
Chase Middle Yearbook Pickup
Our 20-21 yearbooks are now available for pick up from 8:00am-3:30pm each day. Yearbooks were pre-ordered and this pick up is only for those who have already purchased. After all books are picked up we will post the availability of any books still available for purchase.
Wednesday, August 18th – 6TH grade Student and Parent Orientation
6th grade students - “Middle School Power-Up” 5:30 - 7:30pm -FREE hot dog supper for 6th graders and parents in cafeteria from 4:30-5:15
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30pm in the gym. We will then break groups up and have separate activities for both parents and students. Parents please plan on bringing cash or check for $10 or $20 to pay your child’s iPad insurance fee for either the semester or school year. We cannot accept debit cards.
Thursday, August 19th – 7th& 8th grade “Drop In” any time from 2:00-6:00pm
7th and 8th Grade “Meet Your Teacher” Schedule
(Meet teachers, Review MacBook Policy, and Pay Macbook Fee - $10 for 1st semester or $20 for the year (cash or check only), Bus Information, Pick Up Schedules).
Parents please plan on bringing cash or check for $10 or $20 to pay your child’s iPad insurance fee for either the semester or school year. We cannot accept debit cards.
School Supply List
Our CMS school supply list is posted on our school homepage and Chase Middle Facebook page. We also have copies available in the front office.
Bus transportation and new address reminders:
Bus Riders – bus passes will be given to students by their homeroom/1st core teacher during their assigned orientation date. If you have moved or changed your address from spring to now make sure you come by school to give your new address and complete a new bus transportation request form. Any new bus form completed after August 16th will NOT be guaranteed to able ride beginning the first day of school.
Band and Chorus students
Any parent who has a student that is signed up for band or chorus needs to stop by the music room during open house to meet Mr. Henderson our band/chorus teacher.
Chase Middle Fall Sports Reminders:
Any 7th or 8th Grade Student: CHASE Middle will start mandatory football practice on Monday August 9th from 3-5pm. Football requires a certain number of days of practice before contact or playing in a game. It is important that your child attend these practices if they plan on playing football this year.
Players need to make every effort to be at the first practice so they will not be behind schedule when school begins. You need to contact one of the coaches or the school if you have transportation needs.
North Carolina Middle School rules only allow students in grades 7 and 8 to participate in football.
**Reminder about physicals – any student participating must have a physical on file with the school prior to participating.
Golf – First practice will be on Monday August 23, 2021. Practice will be Monday-Thursday from 3:30-6:00pm The location will be Forest city golf club and boys and girls can play. If anyone has questions email Coach Smith at [email protected].
All students interested are welcome. All students must have a physical on file.
Masks and Covid Re-opening Guidelines
Our Board of Education recently met to develop our district guidelines for mask and Covid protocols. Beginning August 9, 2021 mask will be optional for students, staff, and visitors. Dr. Sutton released a parent letter with this information at this link:
https://4.files.edl.io/a5d2/08/04/21/212631-8ca402ab-fb3a-4dcb-bc42-48509ebf7da1.pdf