Columbus Middle School

🎉 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. 🎥✨

🚀 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! 🧪

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!

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

✨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!

🛠️🎨 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! 👏

🎉 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.

🎉 Congratulations to our December 16-20 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️This week’s Silver Student of the Week is Mila! Mila is a wonderful example of kindness and dedication. Her sweet and helpful attitude, paired with her consistent hard work, makes her such a joy to have in class. Great job, Mila—keep it up! ⭐️Our Maroon 5 Student of the quarter is Jaslynn. Jas exemplifies reliability, hard work, and kindness. She approaches every task with quiet confidence, making her a total joy to have in the classroom. Congratulations Jas on being an outstanding role model and this week's student of the week!

🎉 Congratulations to our December 16-20 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Reid is a quiet student who always comes to class prepared and ready to focus. He’s always on task and gives his best effort in everything he does. Reid’s dedication to his work and his willingness to participate more make him stand out. Keep up the good work Reid! ⭐️Our 6 Maroon Student of the Week is Kendall. Kendall has always shown all the qualities of a true Discoverer. She is very kind, respectful and responsible. Kendall has shown she can work well with others, has done an excellent job of contributing to class, and is always prepared! We see you Kendallnand thank you for continuing to do the right thing- even when no one is watching! We are proud of you!

🎉 Congratulations to our December 16-20 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️This student is truly one who every teacher will love to have him around. He is such a talented person who plays any band instruments. His natural talent is immense but he chooses to stay grounded, humble and down-to-earth. He is not just a lad who possesses a lot of talents but definitely he is born with intelligence and remarkable personality and commendable behaviors. You are doing an excellent job, Rylan! ⭐️(Not Pictured) This week, we are thrilled to honor Brinlee as our Student of the Week! She exemplifies what it means to be a model student through hard work, kindness, and an unwavering positive attitude. Whether it's staying focused on tasks or lending a helping hand to a classmate, Brinlee is always doing the right thing at the right time. Her dedication and cheerful spirit make our classroom a better place for everyone. Congratulations, Brinlee, and thank you for being such an outstanding role model!

🎹 The 5th-grade students in Mrs. Bourek-Hoyt's music class have been focused on learning to play the piano. It’s great to see their progress and dedication to building their musical skills! 🎶

Important reminders for students and parents: 12/19/24 - No Preschool, 12:00 pm (noon dismissal) K-12. 12/20/24- Holiday break begins. No school for preK-12. 1/7/25- First day of 3rd quarter or 2nd semester.

🏗 5th Grade Drafting Class - Straw Tower Challenge 🏗 Our 5th-grade engineers recently tackled an exciting challenge! Each group had to design and build a straw tower that met these tough requirements: ✅ At least 12 inches tall ✅ No more than 8 inches wide ✅ Strong enough to support a textbook ✅ All while staying within a strict budget! Out of 13 groups, 4 teams rose to the occasion and met ALL the requirements. 👏 🎉 Congratulations to our successful "companies": Bob the Builder Construction Straws Every Day Construction Kitty Kat Factory Discoverers Construction