CFMS BUILDING NEWSLETTER 
September 30, 2018

Dear CFMS Families,

This past week we hosted parent-teacher conferences. It's important to regularly communicate with your child and the teachers in order to assist in their growth; academically, socially and emotionally. When parents and teachers have great relationships children are more likely to develop positive self-esteem, be motivated to learn, be positive about school and achieve good grades.
It also helps to have information in order to support your child fully. So, check out the CFMS resource guide to learn about programming, parent connections and tips for success! Tomorrow is National Child Health Day. In addition to the proper food and activities needed for children to grow strong, each child requires support and a variety of opportunities to grow and succeed. Thanks for being a part of our school community.

Proud to be a Tiger,
Principal, Chagrin Falls Middle School
342 East Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022
440-247-5263
@CFMSdiscenzaPAL
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
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!

Great Science Academy - an immersive science program for grades 6 – 9 provided by the Great Lakes Science Center. Designed as a hands-on, fun and challenging learning experience, Great Science Academy brings students together twice a month on Saturdays to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and build their 21st century learning skills – all in a fun, creative environment!
Enrollment for the 2018-19 program year (October – June) is now open! Register for a full year of continuing challenge, excitement, and learning! Click  here  to learn more and/or register.

Ski Club for CFMS students!   
7th and 8th graders  can take the bus right from school! Spread out the cost - reserve and pay for the bus now, then pay for the club when registration opens on October 1st!   Click here  for information.
ATHLETIC NEWS
Some middle school athletes were able to participate in a Positive Leadership Alliance this past week at Beachwood High School. These students tend to do the right thing despite surroundings, even if quietly and have a genuine concern for community. Good work Max Crandall, Libby Cain, Nick Vinci, Luke Neimeier, Zach Neimeier, Luke Cornell, Kendall Guddy, Madeline Rodriguez, Mira Haines, Lindsey Nielson and Elizabeth Rankin.
NOTEWORTHY NEWS
Congratulations to our
September Students of the Month

Donny Hardy, Camille Zitney, Sofia Clark and James Rose. CLICK HERE to learn more about them.
Congrats to the September Teacher of the Month

Mr. Patterson has a wife and two children and has worked at CFMS for 6 years as a Guidance Counselor. He wanted to become a counselor because he's always been passionate about working with students to help them with whatever they may need. He enjoys pizza, music and getting to work with students every day while trying to make connections and a difference in their lives.

Please email laila.discenza@chagrinschools.org to nominate for a Teacher Feature!

SUPPORT GROUP NEWS
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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 10th - PSAT 8/9
  • October 12th - No School - NEOEA Day
  • October 15th - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
  • October 19th - End of the First Quarter
  • October 25-November 5- Clothing Drive / Ed Foundation Student Board
  • October 26- MS Halloween Dance 7-9pm in the MS Cafe
A Message from School Counselor, Mr. Patterson:

The students wrapped up "Start with Hello Week" this past Friday. It's very important that we always recognize opportunities to reach out to others and take action. It will make such a difference! Therefore we will continue to teach and practice empathy and inclusion all year. Let's continue the good vibes this Friday on National Do Something Nice Day.
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.

PROCEDURES for ALL Volunteers and Visitors:
  1. You MUST have your driver license (even if we know you, even if you visit/volunteer every day).
  2. Scan your driver license and have your photo taken at the LobbyGuard kiosk in the lobby.
  3. Hand your driver license to the lobby aide. It will be kept in the lobby until you sign out.
  4. A visitor badge is printed by the LobbyGuard system and the lobby aide will give this to you. You must wear this at all times while on school property.
  5. Prior to leaving the school, return to the lobby to scan your visitor badge at the LobbyGuard kiosk so that you are officially signed out. The lobby aide will then give you back your driver license.

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

As the nation continues to face high-levels of stress, families are susceptible to mounting pressures from finances and work. Raising a family can be rewarding and demanding even in healthy social and economic climates, so stressful times can make things much more challenging. Click here for the full article including strategies.
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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