Central York Middle School
Newsletter and Events
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CYMS Celebrates New Aevidum Club
An Aevidum Club has been organized for Central York Middle School.
Aevidum means " I've got your back". The Club will focus on these areas ...
*Positive School Environment
*Mental Health Awareness
*Suicide Prevention
The Aevidum Club is a vibrant club at the high school. Many students had expressed an interest in forming this club here at CYMS.
Kendra Kakos, Brian Heisey, and Delma Rivera are the club advisors.
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Autistic Support/Life Skills/Intensive Learning Support Classes Take Field Trip
The students in the autistic support class, life skills support class, and intensive learning support class went on a field trip to Flnchbaugh's Orchard recently. While there, students learned science and they practiced social skills and math skills in the community environment.
Fun was had by all!
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Congrats to ALL on a Great Fall Play
Central York Middle School faculty, staff and students recently presented the school's Fall Play for the community. Two short comedies featured CYMS students, some in their first stage debut as middle schoolers!
14 REASONS, written by Alan Haehnel, is a play about not being in a play, ironically expressed throughout a series of monologues, duets, and ensemble scenes. The variety of excuses will keep the audience guessing what the next scenario will end up being.
Orange is the New Glass, written by Tyler Dwiggins, takes a cast of fairy tale characters and puts them smack dab in the middle of the world of reality tv.
As the drama ensued, so did the laughter. Everyone did a great job!
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Team P began the year focusing on our motto: Team P ROARs: Responsibility, Optimism, Altruism, and Respect. So far, our students are doing an admirable job of representing themselves and our team by demonstrating these characteristics on a regular basis.
In Algebra, both regular and Honors, the beginning of each new school year sees learners concentrate on computational skills (specifically, the correct order of operations to simplify and evaluate expressions) and techniques for proper graphing. In Honors, this also extends to learning about relations as functions and characteristics associated with each of the types of functions studied.
In Team P History, the students have been studying England's attempts at colonization in North America in the early 17th century. The learners have focused on the early settlements of Jamestown and Plymouth. Currently, they are collecting and recording historical content related to the establishment of Plymouth that will later be used to create a children's book on Plymouth and the first Thanksgiving.
Team P science students are beginning their investigations in chemical interactions by using their qualitative and quantitative observation skills to try to discover the two white substances that make up a given Mystery Mixture. Following observations, students will explore chemical reactions and evaporation results to see if they are able to draw accurate conclusions based on scientific data and evidence.
Team P learners participated in a self-selected Literature Circle with historical fiction. During the second phase of the project, students investigated the facts behind the fiction with thorough research. Below, students are engaged in a student-led discussion of their novels.
TEAM A
Team A: As we head into the second marking period, students will be using their words to create a French and Indian War comic book in history class. Pre-algebra students are working on multiple representations; algebra students are working on linear relationships. In Science, students have been investigating the behavior of gasses and specifically what happens when forces are applied or withdrawn. Students are practicing non-fiction reading skills and conducting research in language arts. Please join us in encouraging your student to work hard, stay focused, and try his or her best!
TEAM N
* Team N would like to thank all of the students and parents for an absolutely wonderful month of October! We are so proud of the growth that we see personally and academically from every student. Here are some updates from each class:
Language Arts (Brown/Potts) : We are exploring fictional elements and continuing to enjoy reading our independent books.
The students are also creating their own thematic restaurant and menu using parts of speech.
Math (Richter) : We are expanding learners' fluency and applications with numbers. We will soon be applying these concepts to percents, proportions, and similar figures.
History (Cummings) : As we conclude our unit on Ancient Egypt, students are analyzing the reigns of six influential pharaohs and their impact on Egyptian civilization.
Science (Ginter) : Team N learners have graduated from the microscope skills and are now learning about various microscopic organisms.
History - Mr. Lawson
Student's on Team T History are researching River Valley Civilizations, they used an iBook called the "CSI Training Manual." They used this interactive ebook to learn about the Five Components of a Civilization. Once students complete this Training Manual they started to research the four river valley civilizations to identify the Five Components for each of these civilizations. This is all to prepare them to complete the Ultimate Ancient Civilization Challenge. In this Project Based Learning Unit the students will be creating their own civilization using their knowledge from the four river valleys and how those civilizations created their Five Components of a Civilization. Students will be presenting their unique "Civilizations" in late November.
Language Arts - Miss Barkus and Mrs. Howell
Walk in to a Team T Language Arts classroom these days and you'll see passion and inspiration at work! Miss Barkus and Mrs. Howell have challenged students to use multiple apps to create a multimedia presentation (app smashing) that shows understanding of their self-selected independent reading novel. The options are limitless as no two presentations will look alike! #yourchoice #yourvoice
Math - Miss Hanes
Team T math students are currently working in chapter 4 through 6 of the 7th grade curriculum. Students have demonstrated their learning on topics by creating their own screencast, through written responses, and end of the unit assessments. Topics students are currently working on: order of operations, graphing in all four quadrants, solving for sales tax, tips and discounts, solving equations and variable expressions.
Science - Mr. Heisey
In science, students are currently working with microscopes. Through customized units, students are working at their own pace to fully understand how a microscope works. Investigations included looking at a letter "e" under the microscope, learning about how to measure objects under a microscope, and understanding the concept of focal plane as it relates to a microscope. Students will then be working to discover living organisms that live in pond water. The will identify parts and functions of these creatures.
Team H
Team H learners are off to a great start for the second marking period and we are excited about our Project based learning. Keep up the great work and we will have some new and exciting ideas for you during the second marking period.
Team E
Team E teachers are excited to begin the second marking period of the school year. To begin the new marking period in Language Arts, students are exploring a new theme: survival. Students will read texts from multiple genres and write various original pieces related this theme. In history, students are beginning to explore Colonial America and will soon be examining the French and Indian War. In science, students are continuing their study of the periodic table, and in math, students are practicing their skills at solving equations.
The team is looking forward to another great marking period with Team E students and families!
Spelling Bee:
All Central York Middle School students have completed the qualifying exam for the 2017 CYMS Spelling Bee. Using this exam, the school's top 35 spellers have been chosen to compete in the school-wide bee on November 21. Students have received their study materials and are preparing for the competition. Good luck, spellers!
Team R
Team R students will be experiencing a new block schedule beginning November 6th for their core classes. Parents were notified last week through a Skyward message. Students are looking forward to our new schedule and parents will be updated on our progress through this process. Parents are encouraged to email Michele Groom at
mgroom@cysd.k12.pa.us
or call 717-846-6789 ext. 1577 if they have any questions.
HISTORY
In History, students completed our Mesopotamia unit by writing in cuneiform on clay tablets. They also were able to experience what ancient writing was like by doing Math in cuneiform. Students agreed that they preferred our Hindu-Arabic numeral system we use today! We are continuing our travels through the ancient civilizations by stopping in Ancient Egypt. Students will maneuver through this civilization using our Five Characteristics of a Civilization as a guide. Mr. Flinchbaugh, Student Teacher, will be in charge of planning lessons with Mrs. Groom during this unit.
LA
In LA, students are being introduced to drama activities as part of the narrative unit. Through drama, students are learning communication, listening and empathy skills. Students have been assigned a part in a play that is based on a fairy tale and will present the plays to their classmates. Students are also continuing to grow their knowledge of grammar and analytical writing skills. In a couple of weeks students will start preparing for our trips to the kindergarten classes.
MATH
Working in flexible groups, students will continue to work through the math curriculum at their own pace with the support of the Math teachers. Most students are working in Chapters 2, 3, and 4.
SCIENCE
In Science class learners are working through a series of missions centered around microscope skills and basic knowledge of how to care for the microscope. They are working at their own pace through each mission and show what they learn at the end of each mission with an agility quiz focused on the topics being covered.
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CYMS
Important Contact Information
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Mr. Ed McManama, Principal
Mr. Robert High,
Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Katie Anderson
Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Matt Glusco,
Grade School Counselor
Ms. Nancy Rossi,
Grade School Counselor
Ms. Kendra Kakos,
District Social Worker
Mr. Emanuel Brown,
District Social Worker
Ms. Delma Rivera,
Diversity Specialist
Ms. Joesphine Czaplinski
Report Absences
(717) 846-6789 x1505
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The yearbook is starting
to come together!
Portrait pictures were
taken in September, and sports pictures are underway.
Staff applications are due next week, and sales are continuing, with the first sale deadline being 9/29 and the final deadline ending in February.
The yearbook will be accepting community and business sponsorships until December.
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Student Council will be assisting the Panther Pantry with our Help the Hungry for the Holidays Food Drive on November 15th through December 20th. This year we are having a Survivor Game competition between SSR classes with the winner to be determined after December 20th. Our competition is filled with extra bonus points opportunities for SSR classes to gain points. We appreciate all the participation in the past and look forward to stocking our Panther Pantry for the much needed holiday months ahead.
Student Council will be honoring our staff and students for American Education Week (November 13-17) by acknowledging the importance of their contribution to the middle school community. Students will be recognized by the staff for their positive school citizenship and peer relationships. Each day certain staff groups will be highlighted to say "Thank you" for all they do for our students.
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PTO News for November
Please sign up to
volunteer or donate items for the 2017-2018 school year at the Middle School.
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CYMS Ski/Snowboard Sign-Ups Now Open
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CYMS students are invited to join the CYMS Ski/Snowboard Club for a season of fun at Ski Roundtop!
The CYMS Ski/Snowboard Club travels to Ski Roundtop four Thursday evenings in January and February. Students are transported by bus with their advisors, Mrs. Pierce and Ms. Crider. The bus leaves at 3PM and returns students to the school around 9:30PM.
Previous ski/snowboard experience is not required!
Students MUST sign up by October 27.
If you are interested, click here for more information and forms.
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