CFMS BUILDING NEWSLETTER 
November 11, 2018

Dear CFMS Families,

This past Friday Social Studies classes discussed Veterans Day and the importance of honoring their service. CFMS is thankful to our service men and women and for all of the good that they have done for us. We will continue that thought throughout the month and work to do good for others, as well. Next Tuesday we will play 'Stall the Teacher' each period of the day (teachers must count all of the US coins donated by students before instruction begins) and all money raised will be donated to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

We also will have the American Math Competition (some 8th graders) and the Youth Risk Survey (all 7th and 8th graders) this week during WIN period on Tuesday, November 13th. T he AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey is utilized to gather information directly from students in hopes of identifying areas of health prevention and intervention for students. Every two years Case Western Reserve University reaches out to middle and high schools in Cuyahoga County to administer a Youth Risk Behavior Survey. This survey is sponsored by the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods at Case Western Reserve University and has been conducted in Cuyahoga County since 2001. Our seventh and eighth grade students have been asked to participate in this survey.

Please review the attachment from Case Western Reserve University discussing the survey to address any questions you may have. If you have any additional questions or concerns after reading the attachment, please reach out to Kyle Patterson (440-247-5500 x4307 or Kyle.Patterson@chagrinschools.org ). In addition, if you wish for your child NOT to participate in the survey, please contact Kyle Patterson as well. This is a voluntary survey and students may choose not to participate or you may opt your child out if you do not wish for them to participate.


It's a great time to be a TIGER!

Best,
Principal, Chagrin Falls Middle School
342 East Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022
440-247-5263
@CFMSdiscenzaPAL
PHILANTHROPY ACTIVITIES AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Chuck-A-Duck FUNdraiser on Monday, November 19 - The Principals Advisory Council   CHUCK- A DUCK activity will take place at half time of the 7th & 8th grade boys basketball games vs. Heritage. Parents and students are invited to participate and have some fun. Bring some bucks and buy some ducks! All participants must throw their ducks when directed, while seated on the first row of the bleachers. You win if your duck lands/stays in the middle of the target- center court. Proceeds from the sale of all ducks to be split 50% to the CFMS Activity Fund and 50% to the owner of the winning duck!

Stall the Teacher FUNdraiser on Tuesday, November 20- Our CFMS Building Community will participate in #GivingTuesday which is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. This fundraiser will highlight our November Character Trait- Philanthropy. Can you give money? Can you give time? How about BOTH?! CLICK HERE for FUNdraiser details.
NOTEWORTHY NEWS
This week Mrs. Ausperk's 8th graders learned about how to write an argument from professionals who use argument effectively in their lines of work. Attorney, Mr. Mark Fusco and lawyer, Mr. Crandall volunteered their time to to help students gain knowledge about professionalism with language and writing to a specific audience. Students learned about real cases and how to build strong arguments with evidence while acknowledging counterclaims. Many asked questions about real cases and what it is like to be in this field. 
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

Dear Community Members,

We invite you to sign-up to join us in our 2018-19 Community Members in Science Career Day!  Our intentions are to facilitate the real life connections that students can make between the career professions of our community members, friends, neighbors and family that directly relate to the curriculum that is taught in both the 7th and 8th grade here at CFMS.

The Middle School science teachers are looking for individuals who have science or technology related career fields, who would be interested in sharing their experience and expertise with the students at CFMS.

As a presenter, we are asking for you to share a 15-20 minute presentation about your career, education, career path, the day-to-day job demands, continuing education that is required, and any additional information about your career that you find most interesting, most demanding, and anything inspirational that you feel would be relevant to our students as they look ahead to career paths that they may be interested in pursuing.  

We need your interest feedback. Please fill out the following form and let us know what career choice you are willing to share with our kids. 

Science Career Day Interest form: https://goo.gl/forms/dU81iC0Ng4BKxwyP2


8th Grade DC Trip May 8-10, 2019
Registration packets were included in all 8th grade homework folders at the start of school. You may also CLICK HERE to view and print a copy.

Morning Announcements are Online
We do our best to post our morning announcements online daily. If you are interested in reading them you can go the MS Website and on the left hand side click on the ANNOUNCEMENTS tab. Our morning announcements are great conversation starters for the dinner table!

Ski Club for CFMS students!   
7th and 8th graders  can take the bus right from school!   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Teacher of the Month
October - Ms. Martorello is a math sub at CFMS. The most rewarding part of her job is being able to help students persevere through their struggles and succeed. She strives to have a positive impact on students. She loves watermelon, dolphins and her dog, Bruiser.
Please email laila.discenza@chagrinschools.org to nominate for a Teacher Feature!






SUPPORT GROUP NEWS
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

  • November 19- Zoo Spirit Game for MS Boys Home Basketball Games
  • November 19- Giving Tuesday Fundraiser at Basketball Game
  • November 20- Stall the Teacher Fundraiser for GIVING TUESDAY
  • November 21, 22, 23 - No School For Students
  • November 29- MS Winter Sports Athletic Pictures after school in the cafe
  • December 3- MS/HS Choir Holiday Concert 7pm
  • December 6- MS/HS Band Holiday Concert 7pm
  • December 8- MS Club Picture Day
  • December 11- MS/HS Orchestra Holiday Concert 7pm
  • December 10-14 MS Book Fair in the Sands Community Room

A Message from School Counselor, Mr. Patterson:
Help students develop the skills they need to succeed
  • Communicate effectively face to face
  • Think critically
  • Problem solve
  • Make decisions
  • Evaluate situations and argue reasoning
  • Organizing events
A Message from the District Nurse
Medications at School
 IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS MEDICATION(S) AT SCHOOL
Medication order forms, including Allergy, Asthma, Diabetic and Seizure Action Plans need to be renewed every school year - they  do not  carry over year to year. All medication forms and Action Plans can be found on the Health Services section of the school's website  http://www.chagrinschools.org/HealthServices1.aspx
New or Review for Chagrin Falls Middle School


Visitor and Volunteer Safety/Security System and Procedures

At CFMS, we are fortunate to have many visitors and volunteers with us each day. We truly value this strong connection with our parents and our community. At the same time, we take very seriously our responsibility to keep our school safe and secure at all times.

We are continuing to use the  LobbyGuard Visitor Management System  at the Middle School as an increased measure of safety and security. As always, ALL volunteers and visitors are first buzzed into the school building after stating their name and purpose for their visit. ALL volunteers and visitors are required to go directly to the front lobby desk.

For the safety and security of all students, staff and visitors/volunteers at Chagrin Falls Middle School,  no one will be permitted in the school building without signing in through the LobbyGuard Visitor Management System and providing your driver license to be held in the main office until you leave.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and support!
Mental Wellness Corner …. addressing family stress
Mental Wellness Corner - this month’s topic….the 7 Cs of building resilience.


It’s not possible to protect our children from the ups and downs of life. Raising resilient children, however, is possible and can provide them with the tools they need to respond to the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood and to navigate successfully in adulthood. Despite our best efforts, we cannot prevent adversity and daily stress; but we can learn to be more resilient by changing how we think about challenges and adversities.
Safer Ohio Tip Line
The single greatest deterrent of an act of violence is identification and intervention with at risk students. All students, parents and staff must feel comfortable expressing concern and alerting the appropriate individual(s) when concerns arise. The state of Ohio has an anonymous tip line that can be reached via text or call with any issue of concern, 1-844-SaferOH  (844-723-3764 ). This line is monitored by analysts at the Ohio Homeland Security Threat Assessment and Prevention Unity at all times.   
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