Columbus Middle School

🎉 Congratulations to our January 13-17 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Jacob is a quiet role model for his peers. He is always on task and very good at finding something to do if he completes work early. It is obvious that he spends time studying and putting effort into his work both in and out of school. We appreciate all your hard work, Jacob! Keep it up! ⭐️Our 6 Maroon Student of the Week is Elyssa. Elyssa always puts 100% effort into her classes. She is thoughtful and helpful to others around her! She will ask additional questions if she has any, and remembers to wait until directions are completed before asking. We are so grateful for her positive outlook on life and doing the right thing- even when no one is watching! We are lucky to have you on our team! Keep it up!

🎉 Congratulations to our January 13-17 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️William does a great job of listening closely to instructions and following them to the best of his ability. He always works hard on his assignments and helps others around him work harder, too. Keep up the GREAT work, William! ⭐️Jack is a kind and hardworking student who always tries his best. He sets goals for himself and works hard to achieve them. Jack is a good friend to everyone and knows how to make people laugh with his great sense of humor. His positive attitude and determination make him a joy to have in class!

7th-grade students have been working on solving inequalities. One of their activities in Ms. Ebel’s class was to solve an inequality picture puzzle where the answer to a problem led them to solve another problem until they completed a 4x4 puzzle.

🎨✨ Ms. Rasmussen & Ms. Terveen's 5th Grade Reading Class took a creative dive into the Renaissance during the kickoff of Unit 5! Students embraced their inner Michelangelo, painting "like" the Sistine Chapel ceiling. 🖌️🌟

6th Grade Activity Night will be Friday, January 31st from 5:30-7:30. Admission is $3.00 or a donation of 2 canned food items. Students must have their CMS ID to enter. Parents, if you are willing to help supervise or donate snacks, water, or pizza money please contact Ms. Nilson or Ms. Harms.

🔢✨ Reflect It!! ✨🔢 Our 7th-grade Accelerated Math students worked together in their learning teams to reflect points and shapes on the coordinate plane. 📝📐 This hands-on activity is part of their unit on transformations, and they’re mastering it like pros! 💪📊

🎉 Congratulations to our January 6-10 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️This student of the week is a continuous help to her classmates and the class as a whole. She is always engaged, and she can be counted on to help whenever it is needed. Thanks for doing what you do, Kynlee! ⭐️This student is a quiet hard worker who is always willing to work with anyone and lend a helping hand. Your kindness and hard work is noticed and appreciated. Keep being awesome! Congrats, Edward!

🎉 Congratulations to our January 6-10 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Addie. Addie is a diligent worker. She is always on task and always poilite. She asks good questions and wants to continue to improve. Addie is is thoughtful and respectful. Addie works hard on every single thing she does. We also love how Addie has a genuine concern for others. Thank you for being you, Addie! ⭐️(Not Pictured) The 7 Maroon Student of the Week is Logan. He is so helpful to his classmates. Logan is always willing to go the extra mile to learn something new and welcomes challenges. He's kind, respectful, and responsible. Way to go, Logan!

🎉 Congratulations to our January 6-10 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Yaretcy is a quiet but kind and hardworking student who always has a positive attitude. She’s thoughtful and helpful to her classmates, always willing to lend a hand when needed. Her pleasant demeanor makes her a joy to be around, and she brings a calm, happy energy to the classroom. Thanks for all your hard work Yaretcy! ⭐️(Not Pictured) Eddie deserves a big shout-out for being so responsible in all his classes! He always stays on task and works hard, setting a great example for everyone around him. His quiet focus contributes to a positive learning environment, and his commitment to completing homework shows just how dedicated he is. Keep it up Eddie!

🎉 Congratulations to our January 6-10 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️Loida is a quiet leader in the classroom. She listens closely to instructions and helps others when needed. Keep up the GREAT work, Loida! ⭐️Esther is a hardworking and determined student. She even worked on Boost over Christmas break to keep improving. AMAZING! Esther always tries her best, even when things get challenging. She has a positive attitude that inspires others, making her a joy to have in class!

This week, 7th graders took part in a Feudal System Simulation in Social Studies. By the end, the king had most of the food, while the serfs were left with very little—even though they did all the work! Students had a great discussion about whether the system was fair and why the serfs put up with it.

🎉 Final Chance to Save on Your 2024-2025 Yearbook! 🎉 📚 Get your yearbook for just $26 if you order by January 31st! ⏳ After January 31st, the price will increase to $28. Don't miss this opportunity to capture the memories of an incredible year at a discounted price! 📖 Order now at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1058958/Columbus-Middle-School/ 🙏 A huge thank you to Ms. Alswager's 8th Grade Digital Media class for their amazing advertisements promoting the yearbook! Your creativity and hard work have made a big difference. 🎥✨

Good morning CMS families, CMS will administer NSCAS MAP growth tests for reading on Thursday and Friday. Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast. Thank you for your support.

Reminder that NSCAS testing for Language Arts will by Thursday and Friday this week. Charge your computers, sleep well, and eat a good breakfast!

🚀 Starting the new semester off strong! Silver 5 science kicked off their next unit on matter with an exciting hands-on activity. Students explored unknown substances and observed the fascinating reactions when they were mixed. Learning through discovery is the best way to dive into science! 🧪

Free Girls Wrestling clinic for girls 5th-8th grade Columbus Middle School - Wrestling room Monday, January 6th 3:30-5:30pm

🛠️🎨 7th-grade drafting students have been putting their SolidWorks skills to the test! Using what they've learned about CAD software, they’ve designed small square mazes for a ball to roll through. The designs are then brought to life with our 3D printer. Great work combining creativity and engineering! 👏

✨Staff Spotlight✨ The staff member for today is Mr. Dostal! He is the 5th-grade assistant principal. He is new to our school and has worked here for about one quarter. Before working at CMS, he was a high school math teacher. He says his favorite thing about being an assistant principal is working with the kids outside of the classroom. Finally, his favorite thing to do outside of school is golf. Thanks for making Columbus Middle School great!

🎉 Congratulations to the 2nd Quarter Students of the Quarter! 🎉 Your hard work, kindness, and determination have not gone unnoticed. We are so proud of you! Keep shining and inspiring those around you! 🌟👏

🎉 Congratulations to our December 16-20 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week of Layni. Layni is always a positive presence in our classrooms. Layni is a good role model in the classroom and is always willing to work with any partner to succeed. She is safe, respectful, responsible, and most of all KIND. Keep shining bright, Layni! ⭐️This week's 7th Grade Maroon Student of the Week truly exemplifies excellence. She consistently submits her work on time and remains focused and diligent in all tasks. Her commitment to achieving her best is evident in everything she does. Beyond her academic dedication, she is a kind, pleasant, and helpful presence in the classroom. Her positive attitude and contributions enhance every class she’s a part of. Congratulations Grayson.