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August 2018

Chaska Middle School West
 
140 Engler Boulevard 
Chaska, MN 55318

952-556-7400

School Hours
8:40 - 3:30 
 
  SUMMER Office Hours 
Monday - Thursday 
8:00 - 2:00

 


Attendance Line 952-556-7499

Attendance Email
CmswAttendance@District112.org 


 
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)
Nayely Becerra Balbuena
612-930-6376


Nutrition Site Manager - 
Jan Young 952-556-7404


Bus Company
Positive Connections - 
952-361-0899 


District Transportation Dept. -  
952-556-6160 

 

 

Quick Links

  Principal Points from Sheryl Hough  
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. 
  Student Health
Here is a link to the   District 112 Health Services web site which has complete information and forms regarding student health.

Be sure your student is up to date with immunizations as District 112 follows the "No shots, No School" policy.

By 7th grade, updated immunization records must be on file with the nurse in order for students to receive their schedule.
 
Here are some useful links:
  Bus Information
Here is a link to the District 112 Transportation Department web site which has information and forms regarding busing.

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.

Here is a link if you need a Transportation Registration Form.
    Chromebooks 
All students are expected to arrive at school the first day with their Chromebook fully charged.

Incoming 6th graders will exchange their current Chromebook from elementary school for a brand new one during the first few weeks of school.   
 
All students new to the district will receive a new Chromebook.  We will do our best to issue them during the first week of school.
  Lunch Accounts 
Here is a link to the District 112 Nutrition Services web site which has complete information and forms regarding student meals.

Costs are $2.75 for lunch and $1.70 for breakfast.

Here is a link to the Application for Educational Benefits for free or reduced-priced school meals.
 
  
School Supplies
Here is the link to the School Supply List
Curriculum Night
Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:00 - 8:00pm
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.
For complete directions on how to do this click this link: Enable Text Messages from ECCS
   Parent Teacher Organization 
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.