CMS Update 9/16/22
Updates for MYIG, Positivity Project, NWEA Testing, Morning Movement, Fall Field Trips, Backpack Program, SLAM, Construction Updates, Immunizations for the fall.
Good Afternoon Elks and Families!
I hope everyone has had a fantastic week! It has been a fun week to see students collaborating and exploring science labs, learning about their classmates, exploring growth mindsets, and playing instruments just to name a few of the activities. Please check out the information below and let us know if you have any questions.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mr. Haggerty
MYIG Application Update:
The Michigan Youth in Government application is now OPEN for former MYIG students. Please check your email and apply! Applications are due September 19. Applications for new members will open on September 20! If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Macaluso. [email protected]
Positivity Project Update:
This week during P2 our students and teachers spent time exploring the five components of the Other People Matter Mindset. Students and staff also took the character strength survey to determine their top five character strengths and students created some awesome locker signs to show them their strengths.
Next week students will be learning about the character strength of “curiosity”. Please check out the PDF of the character card for curiosity and if you have time take the Via Character Strength Survey.
NWEA Testing:
Due to technical difficulties we were not able to begin testing this week. Each test has moved one week back. The NWEA fall reading test window will now begin in reading classes next week on Monday, September 19th, NWEA math will take place the following week during math classes. It is a good time to remind students to get good rest, charge their Chromebooks overnight, and eat a healthy breakfast.
Morning Movement Song Requests:
Click here to submit song requests for Morning Movement. Please make sure the lyrics are not explicit.
CMS Fall Field Trips:
Each of our grades will be heading to a different location on the morning of September 23rd. Please follow the links below to sign the digital permission slip.
6th Grade: (Maple Hurst)
7th Grade: (Elk Rapids Day Park - Art Park)
8th Grade: (Elk Rapids Rotary Park)
***If you would like to volunteer to assist at any of the trips please send your full name and birthday to Ann DeVogel [email protected] and Cheryll Wynkoop [email protected] for a quick background check.
Backpack Food Program:
Food 4 Kids by Manna Food Project is a program to help assist hungry children by providing a bag of food on Fridays to have over the weekend when school is not in session. If your student would like to be a part of this program please click on the link below and fill out the form. If you have more than one student here at CMS, please fill out the form for each student.
Click here to join the backpack club
SLAM:
Attention students! Are you interested in a leadership position for your school? Would you like to participate in planning events, assemblies, spirit days, fundraisers, read announcements and help make your school culture better? Then consider running for a SLAM position. Applications are due September 22 and can be turned in to Mrs. DeVogel.
Immunizations Reminder 7th Grade Families:
Families of students in 7th grade with incomplete immunization records have received a notification via the mail. These immunizations or a waiver from the health department are required by 10/1/2022. Please make an appointment with your physician or contact the health department for a waiver. Health Department of NW Michigan Phone Number: (800) 432-4121
CMS Construction Update 9/16/2022:
There are no new updates on construction. All times and plans shared last week remain the same.
(Update 9/9/2022)
We are continuing to persevere through the challenges of construction. Despite losing classroom space, our playground, and parking we are finding ways to adapt and ensure students and safe, learning, and enjoying their days here at CMS!
As you have probably already learned from Mrs. Brown’s email update following the ER School Board meeting on September 1st there was a presentation to explain the legal requirements and steps the contractors would take to protect everyone during the asbestos abatement. The schedule for the abatement is on track to begin on Monday 9/19 and continue for about 2 weeks. Please refer to the attached document FAQ
Upcoming Calendar:
9/19 NWEA Reading (This week during reading classes)
9/19 Vollebyball vs Kalkaska 4:30
9/20 Football @ Boyne City 5:00pm
9/20 Cross Country @ Twin Birch (Kalkaska)
9/21 Volleyball @ Grayling 4:30
9/23 Fall Field Trips (AM)
9/24 Cross Country @ Cadillac
9/26 No School (PD Day)
9/26 Volleyball @ Charlevoix 4:30
9/27 NWEA Math (This week during math classes)
9/27 Football vs Charlevoix
9/28 Volleyball vs Harbor Spring 4:30
9/28 Cross Country ERHS
10/5 School Picture Day
10/5 Cross Country @ Mancelona High School