October 19, 2020 | Issue 8
PRINCIPAL'S UPDATES

Dear CFMS Families,

Today we begin a new quarter with some new classes! And we also have things that will stay the same. This includes support during Advisory periods. Teams will continue to include mini lessons that supplement learning, offer targeted assistance and check in with kids to review grades, organization and feelings.

  • We know language opens doors and closes gaps so we expose students to high-quality language and promote word consciousness. Therefore CFMS will continue a "Word of the Week." The vocabulary terms will now be chosen from "PSAT encountered words" from vocabulary.com. 
  • We will continue the commitment to lead happy and healthy lives. We will discuss possible temptations and ways to make decisions best for the individual. We will plant red tulips as a school which will serve as a reminder each spring as to the importance of living a healthy, substance-free life.
  • Also this month students will complete a Panorama survey which can be used to design effective teaching practices and a more engaging learning environment. The current surveys will assess factors such as school climate, grit, growth mindset, school engagement, rigorous expectations, staff-leadership relationships and teacher-student relationships.
  • Lastly students will receive their iready reports back, reflect on their knowledge and needs and with their teacher/advocate, create a plan and path for growth.

Please let me know if you have any questions and as always, thank you for your support.

Proud to be a Tiger,

Laila Discenza
Principal, Chagrin Falls Middle School
342 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022
(440) 893-7695 x 4301
IMPORTANT DATES
October 23- Grades posted to Infinite Campus
October 23 - Picture Retake and Athletic Picture Day! PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE INFO LETTER
Students who have not yet had their picture taken can do so on October 23rd. Parents can order in advance using the information above. If your student would like to have their picture retaken they can do that on October 23rd as well. Have them bring their original picture packet with them to school and take it to the gym during the picture time. Students will be called to the gym at the beginning of the morning AM Cuyahoga block and the afternoon PM block. If you have any questions please call the office at 440/247-4746. We would like to have all students pictured in the yearbook regardless of whether or not you wish to order a picture package.
Athletics Picture Day is October 23rd. CLICK HERE for the order information.
Order today at mylifetouch.com Order code is EVTNKHS62.
NEXT WEEK PREVIEW
Schedule
Monday=Monday * This is a Virtual Academy Material Pick Up Day in the MS lobby
Tuesday=Tuesday
Wednesday=Wednesday
Thursday=Thursday
Friday=Friday A *(class periods meet in order: AM Block (C) = 1,2,3,4 break PM Block (G) = 5,6,7,8
PICTURE RETAKES AND ATHLETIC PICTURES

Advisory
Interventions, Red Ribbon Week, Panorama Surveys, Iready Reports.

Student Athletes
Monday material drop off in gym lockers before school.

Virtual Academy Materials pick up on Monday October 19.
PLEASE REPORT ALL VIRTUAL & HYBRID ABSENCES BY 8:30 AM
Report absences: to the attendance line 440/247-4790 or the MS Office 440/247-4746.

Please remember to submit doctor appointment verification slips to the school following appointment absences.

Do you have absence paperwork to send to the school?
Email: Connie.miralia@chagrinschools.org or Laila.Discenza@chagrinschools.org 
Or Fax to: 440/247-4855

Have a question for our school nurse? 
Call the school clinic 440/893-7695 ext 4304 or the District Nurse Cell: 330/998-3350


Quick Reference for understanding absences as they appear in Infinite Campus


Medical= student is home ill or at a medical appointment. Student is not expected to attend class virtually but can absolutely choose to do so. Student will not be marked unexcused if they do not log in.

Visiting Virtual= Student is home but is not ill. This is a family choice. Parent is requesting that their student not attend class physically out of an abundance of caution. The student is not being told to stay home and quarantine. Student is expected to log on virtually. Student will be marked unexcused if they do not log in.

Quarentine= Student is home due to Covid related issues. Student is expected to log on to class virtually. Student will be marked unexcused if they do not log in.
LUNCHROOM NEWS
The District continues to offer boxed lunches to all students, regardless of their chosen learning model. All students must pre-order meals from the menus on the District website or in the Nutrislice app. Meals can be ordered from 5 days in advance and up to 7:00 am the day of delivery.

Lunches for afternoon and virtual students will be delivered to students’ homes in time for the afternoon students to eat before boarding the bus for school.

Lunches for morning students will be delivered to students’ classrooms for them to bring home.Please be sure to list the classroom they are in prior to leaving the building after morning classes when placing your order.

Lunches for students who are staying all day will be delivered to the location in the school building where they will be eating.  

Effective Thursday, September 10th, school lunch will be available at no cost to all families in the District. This benefit will continue until December 31, 2020 or until USDA funding runs out, whichever is first. At that time, students’ meal eligibility will be returned to paid status if the family has not submitted a SY2020-21 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to the Food Service office. If you anticipate that your student(s) could qualify for meal benefits as of January 1, 2021, please submit an application to the Food Service office as soon as possible to avoid a gap in eligibility.  For more information, please contact Marti Jacobson, Food Service Supervisor, 440-247-5500 x4492, marti.jacobson@chagrinschools.org.  
CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our morning announcements are presented live each school day at 7:45am. Parents you are welcome to login and listen to them....hear about what's happening in school!
CLICK HERE or go to the MS Homepage and click on ANNOUNCEMENTS on the left side.
Ms. Fenton's Art class presents their weekly photo challenge

Week #5 Fall Season click here to view
Mystery Morning Announcer- Parent Volunteers Requested
Live morning announcements have been a hit. Parents this is your opportunity to be a part of a fun student program! We have one opening left. Click here to sign up to be a Remote Mystery Morning Announcer! Detailed directions will be sent to you upon scheduling.
START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PAPERWORK CHECK LIST
  • School fees are established by the Board of Education and cover the cost of consumable supplies, such as student workbooks, planners, paperback books, news magazines, science lab supplies and testing materials. The fee amount for grades 4-8 is $70 and can be paid through Final Forms. Final Forms allows for payment via debit or credit card. There is a 4% service charge added to the fee amount for processing. Parents can still pay the fee by cash or check, made payable to the Chagrin Falls Board of Education, at the school office without incurring the service charge. 

  • School Pictures can be ordered online through MYLIFETOUCH.COM Use our school event code EVTDN77GM

  • Medication in School can be given if we have the proper paperwork on file. Please visit the Health Services website for any forms you may need.

  • Parent Contact Information takes a moment to update. Please ensure that we have the most current contact information on file in both the INFINITE CAMPUS PORTAL and FINAL FORMS. Login is located on the homepage under the PARENTS tab.

  • Attendance Reminders - Please make sure that you call the school (440-247- 4790) if your child will not be present in the school building. Even if students may log in virtually, if they are supposed to physically be in school we need to account for them. Also, if your child cannot attend their virtual classes, please also call in their attendance in order for us to properly designate the absence in Infinite Campus and ensure that the teacher knows not to wait for them to log in.

  • Please make sure to get in the practice of packing book bags at night in order to be ready for the next day. Due to security precautions and the time students spend in the school building we are asking that forgotten items stay forgotten without bringing them up to school. Thanks!
MS YEARBOOKS 2019-2020
Any 8th grade student who ordered a CFMS Yearbook last year and did not get one at the designated yearbook pick up event on June 5th or delivered to your 9th grade 1st period class, please contact the Middle School office to make arrangements to get your yearbook. If you did not order one last year there are a few left that are available for $10 purchase by contacting the Middle School office.

Phone number 440/247-4747 or email: Connie.Miralia@chagrinschools.org
Counselor's Corner
PSAT 8/9 Parent Presentation - Click Here

Kyle Patterson
School Counselor
Chagrin Falls Middle School
440-247-5500 x4307
@PattersonCFMS
Mental Wellness Highlight
Mental Wellness Corner - this month’s topic… Virtual Resources

State of Mind: Hudson is a nonprofit organization that is holding a number of virtual seminars related to parenting healthy children October 5th- 9th. They will be covering topics such as the benefits of sports participation, setting healthy limits, and promoting resilience in children. 

Click here for a full list of events and registration information.
PTO NEWS
Heinen's Programs
Did you know that every time you shop at Heinen's, 1% of your purchases can be donated back to Chagrin schools? Sign up for the Tasteful Rewards program and register for Heinen's Teaming up for Education program. You must RE-SELECT your school every year and the program only runs September - April. 

PTO Membership Drive-free access to online digital directory!
Join PTO at any level to receive full access to the online student directory for the year! Our goal is to have 100% membership across the district to show our support for our students, teachers, staff and schools. Together we will make a difference! *Once you join, please check your email for an invite from Join Our Class for access to the directory. Any questions please email membership@chagrinfallspto.org.*



342 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Main Number: (440) 893-7695
Administration: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4301
Adm. Asst.: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4302
Athletic Office: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4337
Attendance: (440) 247-4790
Clinic: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4304
Fax: (440) 247-4855
Guidance: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4307
Lobby: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4303
CHAGRIN FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL