Columbus Middle School

🇺🇸 Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we honor and thank the five CMS staff members who have served our country to protect our freedoms. We are so grateful for their dedication and sacrifices. Please join me in showing appreciation to our amazing staff veterans. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸Officer Loontjer served in the United States Marine Corps/United States Navy from 2002-2012 and was deployed overseas 4 times- three times to Iraq and once to Japan. 🇺🇸 Mr. Godejohn served in the US Navy from 1997-2003 aboard the Nuclear Missile Submarine USS Maine for 11 Strategic Deterrent Patrols. 🇺🇸 Mr. Medinger served in the United States Marine Corps from 1994-1998. He did two deployments with the 22nd MEU as a Military Policeman/Operations and Training clerk. A MEU is a Marine Expeditionary Unit. 🇺🇸 Mr. Ruskamp served in the Army National Guard from 1992-2000. 🇺🇸 Ms. Rasmussen served in the United States Army National Guard from 2007-2013.

Thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2024.

CMS Student Council is hosting a Food Drive! Students should bring their non-perishable food donations to their advisory teachers between November 13-20th. Students will build a castle out of their donations during Advisory on Wednesday, November 20th. Prizes will be awarded for Best Castle Overall, Most Food, Most Likes on Facebook, and Best Per Grade Level.

7th Grade Activity Night will be Friday, November 22nd 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.

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️This student is quiet, but her kindness speaks volumes. She’s always willing to help her classmates and brings such a calm, supportive energy to her classes. We are so grateful for everything she does. Congratulations to the 8 Silver student of the week, Camila! ⭐️Our 8 Maroon student of the week is a quiet hard worker in class. He is respectful and kind to his peers and his teachers. His positive outlook in class brings joy to everybody. Keep being awesome and keep your bright smile, Deibin!

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Lena. Lena is always engaged in her education. She goes above and beyond and is very responsible. Lena is trustworthy and a leader for her peers. Thank you for shining bright in our 7 Silver classrooms! Thank you, Lena! ⭐️This Maroon 7 Student of the Week consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, diligently catches up on missed assignments, actively seeks help when needed, and puts forth genuine effort in all of his classes. Congratulations Eduardo!

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Our 6 Silver Student of the Week is Kamdyn. Kamdyn brings a positive energy and a constant willingness to help to our 6th-grade classrooms. Each day, she arrives with kindness and a determined attitude ready to work. We truly value her dedication to giving her best effort and working hard every day. Keep shining bright, Kamdyn! ⭐️Our 6 Maroon Student of the Week Katelyn! Her exceptional work ethic, kindness, and quiet leadership make her a standout member of our class. She is always willing to listen to other people's opinion and is always respectful when hearning someone else's point of view. Her classwork is always finished and done well. She is an amazing, positive, and kind demeanor every single day- even when concepts are harder. We are so happy and lucky to have her on our 6-Maroon Team! Congrats Katelyn.

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️The 5th grade Silver student of the week is Kruz. Kruz is very quiet but does what is asked of her right away. She helps other classmates when they're not sure on something. She is always quick to make a joke with her classmates and teachers. She truly is bright spot for the Silver Team!! Way to go, Kruz! ⭐️Heily is doing an amazing job at improving her English skills. She works very hard and puts in a lot of effort every day. Heily is also super helpful with her classmates, always ready to lend a hand. Her dedication and kindness make her a fantastic friend and student in our class. We’re so proud of Heily!

Last Tuesday Jay Martin the DIrector of School Safety & Security for NDE was here in Columbus talking to students and parents about building a better digital culture. He has put together an online 4 part Digital Parent Academy. Follow this link to view Part 1 Digital Wisdom Framework - Platform Pressures. https://youtu.be/rnxR8NF1JNE?si=2o04-kKVDCFK05wT

This week, Mrs. Schwebach's science students tackled the big question: "What does light provide to plants to help them grow?" 🌿 Using infrared thermometers, heat lamps, radiometers, and calculators, they investigated the essential role of light and energy in plant growth. From discovering how heat impacts plants to measuring light intensity, our young scientists came up with fascinating ideas on how light supports plant life. 🌱✨

🇺🇸 Thank You to Our Troops! Our 6th graders have been busy creating cards to show their appreciation for American servicemen and women. Great job, students, and thank you to all who serve!

Students in Mrs. Magg's 5th grade math class, practiced place value using hands-on manipulatives today!

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 28-November 1 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Jerson (not pictured) is an incredibly hard-working student who has shown remarkable growth in his English skills! His teachers are so proud of the progress he’s made and the commitment he shows to doing his best every day. It’s clear how much effort he puts into all of his work. ¡Sigue con el fantástico trabajo, Jerson! ⭐️Logan is a quiet leader in the classroom, but will consistently want to do well. He brings a sense of calm when others are unsure of themselves. We is always completing his work and helping others when needed. Congratulations Logan!

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 28-November 1 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️This student is such a bright light to have in class. He always shows up with the biggest smile and works incredibly well with any of his classmates! He has been working so hard and has been keeping up with all of his grades which is fantastic we love to see it! Keep up the great work we are so proud of you. Congratulations to the 8 Silver student of the week Isaac. ⭐️Our 8 maroon student of the week is a fabulous hard working student who is always kind to everyone and someone her teachers and classmates can depend on. Keep being awesome! Congrats to our 8 maroon student of the week Olivia.

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 28-November 1 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Jai. Jai is a good independent worker, and he always gets everything done on time. He is friendly and helpful with a fun personality that adds to our positive classroom environments. Jai is a bright shining light for our 7 Silver team. We are proud of you, Jai! ⭐️This 7th-grade Maroon student consistently exemplifies dedication and focus, inspiring her peers through her unwavering commitment to staying on task. Her quiet leadership and collaborative spirit create a positive atmosphere in group settings, making her a valued team member. Congratulations, Aylin (not pictured).

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 28-November 1 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️The 5th grade Silver Student of the Week, Logan, is the kind of student who promptly attends to his responsibilities. A quiet leader, he prefers to work behind the scenes rather than seek the spotlight. When faced with a challenge, Logan steps forward to find a solution. His kindness and caring nature shine brightly, making him a true gem among us. We are truly fortunate to have you on the team, Logan! Thank you for being a radiant star in the 5th grade Silver! ⭐️Beckett is the 5 Maroon Student of the Week. Beckett's enthusiasm for learning is evident; he actively participates, and asks meaningful questions. He is also very insightful and helps the students around him develop a deeper understanding of content. Great job, Beckett!

🌧️🎃 Wacky Wednesday Fun in Mrs. Schwebach's Advisory! 🎃🌧️ On this rainy October 30th, Mrs. Schwebach's Advisory class turned pumpkins into both creative canvases and engineering practice! Students painted and built with pumpkins, adding some festive, hands-on learning to the day. 🎨🎃 We even enjoyed a playlist of music from different holidays to keep the creative vibes flowing!

IT IS TIME! It is time for the 7th grade language arts classes to go on Percy's Quest! Be on the lookout for "The Lightning Thief" at your house! Ask your seventh grader which god they would choose to be!

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 21-25 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️This student is such a kind soul. She is always coming to class with a smile and is always respectful to every body, teachers and peers. She works great with any student in class and is always willing to help anyone in need. Thanks for all you do, keep up the great work! Congratulations to this week's Silver student of the week Kylie! ⭐️This student is goofy, likeable, and charismatic. He brings joy to all of his classrooms. He is always a willing and egar participant in whatever is going on. He is a fantastic worker and kind to his peers. Thank you for all you do. Congratulations to this week's Maroon student of the week Cooper!

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 21-25 Students of the Week! 🎉 ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Noah. Noah is always engaged in his education. He has a great personality and is always patient with his teachers and peers. Noah is a good leader in the classroom. He sparkles brightly every day for the 7 Silver Team. Congratulations, Noah. ⭐️Allan is the 7 Maroon Student of the Week. He is determined to excel in his classes, demonstrating perseverance even in challenging situations. He asks insightful questions that show his engagement and curiosity.