CFMS BUILDING NEWSLETTER 
October 21, 2018

Dear CFMS Families,

Enriching opportunities assist students with engagement, deep understanding, world connections and improved critical thinking skills. Therefore, at CFMS we aim to provide field trips and activities that extend learning.

This past week 8th graders visited Twinsburg Ledges and Nature Center in order to get a first hand look at a combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes that have formed Earth’s surface here in our own community. Then next week the 7th graders will travel to the  Watershed Stewardship  in order to make relevant connections to the ecosystem as part of the life science unit. They will observe, plan and conduct experiments, as well.

Also, the 8th grade took part in college and career activities while the 7th grade is prepping to host a Greek Olympics .

As a school we will hold a Halloween Spooktacular Dance on October 26th from 7-9:30 pm in the ms cafe. We will have music, food and spooky contests/games!

The district will be sponsoring "Chagrin Cares: Family First Night"  on October 29th. This will provide a scheduled time that removes district expectations to allow for focused family time. Family is the single most important influence in a child's life. Children thrive when parents are able to actively promote their positive growth and development. Therefore, it is important that we nurture and enhance the Family-School relationship.

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
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

OPEN Presents: Hidden In Plain Sight
Tuesday, October 23: 6:00-6:30 pm Snoop & Search / 6:30-9:00 pm Presentation
Solon High School Lecture Hall - 33600 Inwood Road
Sponsored by OPEN - Solon's Organized Parent Education Network
Looks can be deceiving….. That's the message behind Hidden In Plain Sight, a unique traveling exhibit created by the Bath and Copley Township Police Departments. The departments construct what appears to be at first glance the bedroom of an average teenager. But amidst the clutter of clothing scattered on the floor, school supplies on a desk and personal care products on a vanity, are more than 150 items that can actually be signals that a young person could be involved in risky, dangerous behavior. From 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm will be the “Snoop & Search” portion of the event, where the audience is encouraged to explore and interact with items in the display which may be indicative that the teenager is involved in substance abuse, underage drinking, eating disorders, sexual activity and more. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Participants will be enlightened, educated and astonished. This program is ADULTS ONLY.
Questions? Contact Annie Dellamorte, Solon's Parent Mentor at 440-349-8039
This program is open to parents of Chagrin Falls Middle School students.
CLICK HERE for more information.

School Vision & Hearing Screening Notification

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
NOTEWORTHY NEWS
The past weeks we celebrated Custodial Appreciation and Food Service Appreciation.
Teacher of the Month
Please email laila.discenza@chagrinschools.org to nominate for a Teacher Feature!


Athletic News
Boys Basketball tryouts start Monday!
SUPPORT GROUP NEWS
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PTO Holds the "Un-Fundraiser" campaign to raise funds!
This year you can opt out of a traditional fundraiser by making a donation instead. 100% of every dollar you give will go directly to funding major grants (when we sell something, PTO only keeps 30-50%). Instead of selling to neighbors, family, and co-workers you can simply donate and there are three easy ways to give and support your CF PTO.
CLICK HERE for more information.

PTO Quarterly Forum October 25th
CLICK HERE f or the flyer

Ed Foundation Student Board Holds Clothing Drive
October 25-November 5th. Drive to benefit the Chagrin Falls Park Community Center.
Collection boxes will be available in all schools for drop off. We need girls and boys clothes and shoes. Check FLYER CENTRAL for more information.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS

  • October 25-November 5- Clothing Drive / Ed Foundation Student Board
  • October 25- PTO Quarterly Forum 7-8:30 pm Sands Community Room
  • October 26- MS Halloween Dance 7-9:30 in the MS Cafe
  • October 29-Family First Night: No Homework or Activities
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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