Principal's Updates
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 month 8th graders visited Twinsburg Ledges 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. The 7th graders traveled to the Watershed Stewardship, West Creek Reservation, in order to make relevant connections to the ecosystem as part of the life science unit. They observed, planned and conducted experiments.
Also, the 8th grade took part in college and career activities, like Real Money, Real World and the 7th grade team is prepping to host a Greek Olympics in November.
As a school we will hold a Halloween Spooktacular Dance on October 25th from 7-9:00 pm in the ms cafe. We will have music, food, and spooky contests/games! Students may celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31st by wearing a costume to school. Costumes must be school appropriate, following handbook rules, and students must not wear masks, weapons or costumes that inhibit them from fully participating in the day's activities.
The first grading period ended last Friday, October 18
th
. Grades have been posted to Infinite Campus and report cards may be printed from the parent portal. iReady data has been collected and this
informational letter
was sent and posted to our website.
Thanks for a great first quarter!
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
News & Announcements
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
7th Graders Audrey Holmes and Kai De Leon and 8th graders Libby Cain and Aiden Cabic. Please
CLICK HERE
to learn more about them.
CONGRATULATIONS TIGER TRAILBLAZERS
PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS ON VAPING
Monday, October 28th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Sands Community Room
Jessica Venditt, SAY (Social Advocates for Youth) counselor for Orange High School and a licensed professional clinical counselor will give a presentation on the vaping epidemic and how it is impacting the children of our community. Amanda Rassi, assistant principal of Chagrin Falls High School, along with our school resource officer Michael Baldwin, also will be present to answer questions.
MS SKI CLUB REGISTRATION OPEN
Run by Community Education, this club is an annual favorite for middle school students.
The bus leaves after school on select Fridays in January and February and returns back to the school. Students are provided the opportunity to ski with their friends for 4 hours under the lights! Students who are already season pass holders may register for bus transportation only to participate in the club.
See the flyer for all details.
STUDENT DIRECTORIES ON SALE
PTO is excited to announce that the Chagrin Falls School District Student Directory is now fully digital via
joinourclass
. Mobile App included! You’ll have access to names, emails and phone numbers at your fingertips from anywhere you are. No more hunting for the directory around the house or in the car, it’s now just one click away!
CLICK HERE
to be directed to the PTO fundraising page and scroll down to Middle School Fundraiser-Student Directories to order.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
TESTING DATES - PLEASE PUT ON YOUR CALENDARS
Testing dates are April 15,16, 20, 21, 23 & 24
. Students will be testing in the morning. Please do not schedule any appointments before 10:00 am on these dates. Your flexibility is greatly appreciated.
SCHOOL FEES REMINDER
YEARBOOK - order yours today!
INFINITE CAMPUS MOBILE APPS
Infinite Campus has two new and improved mobile apps: Campus Student (for students) and Campus Parent (for parents). Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, announcements and more. Infinite Campus Mobile Apps can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Search "Infinite Campus" on either store to find the updated apps. If you are using the old Infinite Campus app, please download the new app. The old app will be removed from the app store June 30th, 2019.
Important Dates
October
25th
- Halloween Spooktacular Dance 7-9 pm MS Cafe
28th
- Presentation for parents on the vaping epidemic and how it impacts our children.
November
December
7th
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Treat your children on Saturday, Dec. 7th to one of the most beloved holiday traditions, our annual, Breakfast with Santa, and support the Chagrin Falls High School Baseball Team. This sell-out event kicks off the holiday season with photos with Santa, Crafts with baseball elves, silent auction and all-you-can-eat pancakes!
CLICK HERE for more information
April
Testing week is April 15th through 24th
. The 7-12 campus will run a 2-hour delayed start schedule in order to test in the morning then attend our scheduled classes. Please make every effort to have your child here everyday.
Important Info For Families
Celebrations- Student Parent Handbook page 24
Due to increasing numbers of students with life threatening food allergies we will protect student health and safety and maintain our instructional focus. Edible treats are not permitted and parents are asked not to send food related items to share with classmates at any time. They are also asked not to bring in food related items for student presentations and special school-wide events.
For general information on middle school...
Please
CLICK HERE
to view the parent tip sheet. This information is also located on the MS homepage.
Questions regarding attendance, appointments & planned absences....
Please
CLICK HERE
to be redirected to the absences webpage.