We hope you are having a wonderful summer. A new school year is just around the corner and the staff at Chaska Middle School West is looking forward to an exciting year of working with students and parents/guardians. We hope all students have a great middle school experience while they go through some of the biggest changes in their lives physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. In order to help learners through these transitions, we all must work together. We encourage you to stay involved with your child's education and contact the school with any questions.
Enjoy the rest of your summer. We look forward to working with you and your student to make it a great year!
Open House
Wednesday, August 22
6th grade - 3:00 - 6:30 - following the introductory WEB program for 6th graders from 1:00 - 3:00
7th & 8th grades - 4:30 - 6:30
Thursday, August 23
All grades - 3:00 - 6:00
During Open House, students
take school photos
pick up schedules and locker assignments
drop off school supplies
deposit money into lunch account
purchase Student Planners for $5
purchase PE t-shirt for $10
locate classrooms
School Pictures
All students should have their photo taken during Open House and will receive a student ID, but ordering school pictures is optional. Here is a link to the ordering form My.Lifetouch.com
Volunteers Needed for Open House Events
Our PTO is looking for people to assist with student photos and selling School Planners during the two upcoming Open House dates on Wed. 8/22 and Thurs. 8/23. If you can help for awhile either date, please send an email with your contact information and availability to CMSWestPTO@live.com
Your Contact Information
At CMSW we try to be paperless and mostly contact families through email or phone calls. Be sure that all of your contact information is accurate (all email and phone numbers) in Parent Portal. If you do not have an account yet, call the office at 952-556-7400 to get one set up.
You will soon receive an email when preliminary bus information is posted on Portal. Please contact the Transportation Department directly with questions at 952-556-6160.
This is a very important evening and we strongly encourage all parents/guardians to attend. Come hear grade level presentations, follow your student's class schedule and meet all of their teachers.
Looking Ahead
8/22 6th grade WEB experience - 1:00 - 3:00
8/22 6th grade Open House - 3:00 - 6:30
8/22 7th & 8th grade Open House - 4:30 - 6:30
8/23 All grades Open House - 3:00 - 6:00
9/4 First day of School 8:40am - 3:30pm
9/20 Curriculum Night
10/5 2-Hour Late Start
10/9 School picture make-up and retakes
11/5 - 9 6th grade Deep Portage Trips
11/15 & 19 Conference Nights
Text Messaging "Opt In" Directions
We encourage all families to register to receive text messages from the school and district.
We have an active, supportive PTO. They meet once a month and offer several areas of support. Please consider being a member. Click on this PTO Volunteer Form to see how you can help even if unable to attend meetings.
Walkin' on the West Side Fundraiser
This year's annual all school fundraiser will take place in October. We are seeking Corporate Sponsors to defray costs. In exchange for their donation, their corporate logo can be printed on backpacks or in social media. If you or anyone you know might be interested please share this letter with them -- Corporate Sponsor Letter
Box Tops for Education
We collect box tops to earn cash for our school. Please support us by clipping and bringing them in to the office.