🎉👏 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.
Don't forget to join us tomorrow, October 31st from 5:00-6:00 pm at Columbus High School for our annual Trunk or Treat event! We can't wait to see all of the students and families!
Congrats to this week's 7th Grade Students of the Week, Ardany and Corbin!
7th grade activity night is next Friday, November 3rd, 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)
Congratulations Halle & Kayli for being chosen as the Seventh Grade Students of the Week for October 16-20th.
CMS Student Council is proud to present the Quarter 1 North Star Winners: Ms. Ditter, Ms. Gustafson, Ms. Shevlin, and Ms. Trofholz! 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 2! Please complete the form below to nominate a staff member who embodies the traits of the North Star. Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/PH12McRpfcPpLEsR7
Congratulations to the Students of the Quarter! 🎉 Your teachers are incredibly proud of your hard work, determination, and kindness. Keep up the great work, and continue to inspire us all with your dedication to learning and your kindness to others. 📚🌟
The Discoverer Den is the school store operated by the CMS Student Council. CMS students can purchase many different items such as candy, school supplies, small toys, and Discoverer Gear using "Discoverer Bucks." Students earn Discoverer Bucks by being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind. The line is always really long with students who are excited to spend their hard-earned Discoverer Bucks! If you are interested in supporting the Discoverer Den with donations, please reach out to Ms. Harms or Ms. Nilson.
Voters, have you returned your survey?
In September, CPS mailed a survey to all registered voters who submitted a ballot in the May 9th special bond election. This survey is the first step of many to determine a new solution to address the needs of Columbus Public Schools. If you have not yet returned your survey we ask that you please do so by Friday, October 20th.
Percy Jackson has started his quest. He and his friends have 10 days to travel across the country, and the 7th graders are excited to see if Percy will succeed! Ask your student what must happen by the summer solstice!
Congratulations to this week's 7th Grade Students of the Week, Pierson and Moises!
7th grade volleyball had some end-of-season FUN with a glow in the dark practice!
CMS Talent Show 2023
Thursday, October 12th
7:00-8:30 pm
Nantkes Auditorium
Tickets: $5 Adults, $3 K-12
*CPS activity passes accepted
Josten's is currently running their beginning-of-the-year sale for yearbooks, and it's a deal you won't want to miss. 🎉
📅 Sale Details:
Price: $20 (Lowest price of the year)
Deadline: Order by November 10th to secure this special price!
After November 10th, the yearbooks will cost $25, so act fast and save! It's the perfect way to capture all those wonderful memories from this year. 📸✨
To order your yearbook, visit Josten's website
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1058958/Columbus-Middle-School/2024-Yearbook/2023091508151480381/CATALOG_SHOP/?fbclid=IwAR0Ka8BVIybjQ7W3pAjp2S430MEmyawe-pXPYn4jMtLlc1Kh_k7ug5X8pqk
Don't miss this chance to cherish your school memories. Get your yearbook at the best price today! 📖
Picture retakes on Wednesday, Oct. 4 starting at 8:00 am. Pictures are ordered online.
If your child ordered pictures but has not received them, please reach out to Inter-State Studios through the online chat feature on their website. https://interstatesupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
