CMS Student Council is hosting a Penny War on Tuesdays in April.
Start collecting your loose change and help us fund a water bottle filling station for the Auditorium Hallway!
CMS Student Council is proud to present the Quarter 2 North Star Winners: Ms. Betz, Ms. Erb, Mr. Klee, & Ms. Owens, as well as the Quarter 3 Winners: Ms. Ebel, Ms. Faulkner, Ms. Haynes, & Ms. Scrier!
Across the world, the North Star is seen as the Anchor of the Northern Sky, a constant, reassuring presence. It can help people determine and guide them in a purposeful direction. Symbolically, the North Star is seen as a beacon of hope and inspiration. We are now accepting nominations for Quarter 4! Please complete the form below to nominate a staff member who embodies the traits of the North Star. Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/PH12McRpfcPpLEsR7
One of the many items that CPS considers when approving an app for use in our schools is "what data and information does it collect"? Staff work to choose apps that collect the least amount of information possible.
Here are two online articles that discuss apps and how much data they collect.
https://bit.ly/4apYwqk
https://bit.ly/3Vt1Dth
In February, the CMS Student Council hosted a Lollipop Fundraiser after school.
We were able to raise $233.75 for the Arc of Platte County!
🌟 Drumroll, please! 🌟 Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Students of the Quarter! 🎉 Your dedication, hard work, and kindness have truly shined this quarter. Your teachers couldn't be prouder! Keep up the amazing work and continue inspiring those around you. 📚👏
6th grade activity night is Friday, March 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30.
We are in need of:
-donations of money so we can purchase pizza
-donations of individually packed snacks or drinks (Little Debbies, cookies, fruit snacks, Gatorades, snack-size candy bars, etc.) for the snack walk
-supervisors to monitor the students in a gym or at one of the games.
Please contact Ms. Nilson or Ms. Harms with questions!
Donations can be dropped off in the front office or can be sent with your student and given to Mrs. Harms(B234) or Mrs. Nilson(B112)
Join us at CMS on Monday, March 4th for Art & Soul Night!
Congratulations to these wonderful young minds for being named the Seventh Grade Students of the Week for the week of February 19-23. Keep up the fabulous work Emma and Henry!
The 7th grade language arts students are reading "Path to the Stars," a memoir by Sylvia Acevedo. This week they studied a few of Acevedo's quotes. The students found ways they connected with not only the quotes, but also with their peers. Ask your student about Sylvia and her family's Christmas traditions!
Let's hear it for Jersey and Adan! They were named the Seventh Grade Students of the Week for the week of February 5-9th! Congratulations! Keep up the stellar work!
It was great to see Dr. Kay back in the classroom today at Columbus Middle School subbing in Ms. Focher's STEM Classes. Ms. Focher won a substitute for a day during our shopping for charities campaign this past fall. If you see Dr. Kay be sure to ask him about his day.
Let's hear it for these lovely, talented, and mindful ladies! Congratulations to Aubrey and Nora for earning the Seventh Grade Student of the Week Award for the week of January 29-February 2!
Congrats to Kevin & Justin for being the 01/22-01/26 7th Grade Students of the Week!
Please be on the lookout for information about Student-Led Conferences. Conferences will be held at CMS on Monday, February 12th and Thursday, February 15th. Conferences will be held in your student's Advisory classrooms, and forms should have come home with your student this week! Please returns those as soon as possible! Thank you for your help!
🎉👏 Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter! Your dedication, hard work, and kindness have truly set you apart. We are immensely proud of your achievements!
Don't forget the Lighting of the Anchor event tonight from 5:00-7:00 pm at CHS!
You'll get the chance to meet Santa and Lil' C. Also starting at 5:00pm elementary students will be singing 5 carols at the Anchor, followed by CHS vocal music students at 5:15.
The 7th grade language arts students are wrapping up the Reality Check unit by writing an Informative Essay using short stories as evidence. There are many things that blur the lines between what is real and what is not. Ask your student for an example!
Our 5th and 6th grade students have been working hard for months and are excited to perform The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at 7:00 pm on Friday, Dec. 1st and at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Columbus Middle School. Please come support our students and be entertained!
Ms. Gustafson's book club has spent Wednesdays during WIN time this semester reading "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick. Reading sure can be fun, and Max and Kevin showed us that "Everybody needs something to hope for."
Student Council is hosting a Food Drive the week of Nov. 6th. Bring non-perishable food items to your advisory! On Friday, Advisory classes will use the food items to build a castle! Pictures of the food castles will be submitted to Student Council who will vote for the following categories and prizes - Best Overall - Donuts, Most Food-Star for your banner, Most Creative - Candy, and Best Per Grade Level - Lunch Fast Passes.
All food collected will be donated to the Platte County Food Bank.
