Principal's Updates
Dear CFMS Families,
CFMS explored empathy this week as it is a particularly important trait to have if we want to work together, build a positive culture and improve our communication. Relationships are very important and in order to have friendships and allow everyone to feel accepted we need to understand others. This only happens by learning about others. And in order to learn about others' interests, history, and experiences we need to listen. We need to feel. Our assembly's message emphasized how to be the difference and feel that we all matter.
This foundation will carry into the next weeks as we open our mindsets and learn how to overcome challenges positively. We then will celebrate
Start With Hello Week
September 23-27th. This is a week organized by the Sandy Hook Promise that aims to empower students to "take small but powerful actions to promote connectedness and inclusion, and to identify and help lonely students who are showing signs of social isolation."
Throughout the weeks Mr. Patterson will be in classes and he and the Guidance Advisory Council have planned announcements and small activities that promote positive interaction and connectedness among students. Please help continue the conversation at home by encouraging your child to be on the lookout for others who may be isolated and look for opportunities to reach out to others and include others in conversations. The first step is recognizing opportunities to reach out and the second step is acting on those opportunities. When everyone buys in, we really can make a difference and make our school a positive place where everyone feels they belong. We can do something!
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
WELCOME NEW STAFF
New staff this year include Marisa Conte teaching 8th grade social studies and Terry Lardell teaching French.
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to learn more about them and to watch the video news story created by our Newspaper Club.
PICTURE RETAKES TO BE RESCHEDULED
We are postponing our retake day until October 15th. The original pictures are not yet delivered so retakes do not make sense at this time. We are working with a new company this year and they in turn are experiencing some back log from a new printer they partnered with. Lifetouch is very apologetic and working to get the pictures packets to families as soon as possible.
CONFERENCES ARE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
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to sign up. The sign up will close at the end of the school day on Monday, September 23rd to allow teachers time to prepare. After that time you may contact any teacher directly to request a conference at any time throughout the school year.
YEARBOOK order yours today!
Great pictures from the first day of school. Photo gallery is also accessible from the left hand side of the Middle School homepage.
SCHOOL FEES REMINDER
Important Dates
September
17th- New Parent Coffee
at 9-10:30 at the IMS
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to sign up
20th - Walk to School, Walk to Town
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for details
20th- After Prom Garage Sale Donation Drop Off
@ IMS Cafe 4pm-10pm
21st- After Prom Garage Sale
@ IMS Cafe 9am-2pm
23rd-
Conference sign up closes
3pm
26th- Conferences
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to sign up. Sign up will close end of day September 23.
30th- Deadline to order Charleston Wrap
from Ed Foundation
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for details
October
Important Info For Families
For general information on middle school...
Please
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to view the parent tip sheet. This information is also located on the MS homepage.
8th Grade Class News
A congratulations to the Livingston family for winning last night's 50/50 raffle! Thanks to their generous donation of the winnings, we raised $110 for the class of 2024.
I wanted to share information with you regarding Washington DC and other upcoming events.
Our newsletter
has details and important information. Please enjoy, as this is your one stop shop for the overview of the year including Washington, the 8th grade dance, class t shirts and more!
Also, I've tried to include quick links and info on our
class website
. There you can find any forms or paperwork that you may need.
As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Happy Homecoming!
Mrs. Hinesman
