March 2019
Chaska Middle School West
140 Engler Boulevard
Chaska, MN 55318
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Counselors -
Scott Buschena 952-556-7432
6th grade Comets
7th grade
Shannon Hanlon 952-556-7433
6th grade Meteors
8th grade
Nurse
Marcie Bartholomew
952-556-7419
Intercultural Specialist
(Spanish speaking)
Lucia Seeman
612-679-0605
Nutrition Site Manager
Jan Young 952-556-7404
Bus Company
Positive Connections
952-361-0899
District Transportation Dept.
952-556-6160
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Principal Points from Sheryl Hough
Look for Survey on Conference Format
We just completed winter conferences and just like in the fall, you were able to schedule appointments with the specific teachers you wanted to visit. We felt like this model worked in the fall as teachers met with many more students and their parents. We sent out a survey after conferences to get your feedback on our new format and to gather ideas for improving parent engagement. Our family/school partnership is essential to your child's success. Thank you for your feedback.
Thank you for the delicious Conference Dinner!
We are so grateful for the soups, salads, breads, desserts and beverages that were contributed for our staff meal during conferences. It was truly appreciated by everyone. Thank you!
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CALENDAR
3/4 No Students/Teacher Workshop
3/22 - 29 No School - Spring Break
4/3 - 4 MCA Science Testing (8th grade only)
4/4 Evening with the Stars - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
4/8 - 11 MCA Reading Testing
4/13 Solo Ensembles- band, choir & orchestra
4/19 No school - Good Friday
4/22 - 26 MCA Math Testing
4/29 - 5/2 MAP Reading Testing
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Pennies for Patients Fundraiser
We are in the final stretch of our joint fundraiser with CMSE and PRMS. Thanks to our generous students, families and friends, dollars are being donated to help fight childhood cancers. The fundraiser concludes on Friday, 3/8.
Contact Mark Shoquist, Assistant Principal with questions at 952-556-7411 or [email protected]
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Evening with the Stars
Thursday, 4/4 from 4:30 - 8:00 is our
Evening with the Stars event which is a showcase of student talent and work, musical performances, a raffle and an online silent auction fundraiser. Pizza, cookies and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Look for information from your student's advisor requesting donations for their
themed Advisory Basket.
Watch your emails for more information about the
online silent auction and how to sign up and participate. It will take place online only starting on Tuesday 4/2 at 7am and run through Thursday 4/4 at 8pm.
The PTO needs donations and volunteers for this event. If you can help, please click this
link to sign up or contact Becky directly at [email protected].
Here are some other important links:
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Parent Teacher Organization
The next meeting will be on
Tuesday 3/12 at 4:00 in the Large Conference Room in the Main Office.
We are working on the annual school fundraiser,
Evening with the Stars on Thursday 4/4 and we need donations and some volunteers. Click this
link to sign up. Please join us at the meeting to help support our students and CMSW.
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Box Tops for Education
We collect box tops to earn cash for our school. Please clip and bring them into the Main Office.
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Information from the District Office
District Enrollment Growth and Funding Needs
Our district is expected to grow by more than 1,400 new students in the next five years. We are honored that so many families choose our schools. We also want to be sure we have appropriate spaces, ample staff and enough resources to provide the educational experience each student needs and deserves. The public is invited to a Community Listening Session, Monday, March 11, to learn more about ways the district will address enrollment growth and funding needs. Learn more HERE.
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