October 12, 2020 | Issue 7 |
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PRINCIPAL'S UPDATES
Dear CFMS Families,
Is it starting to feel like fall yet? Although we are having some warm weather the end of the quarter is right around the corner! Students are working hard while teachers are planning lessons that are just right for middle schoolers. These strategies include variety, humor, grouping, stories, puzzles and intriguing questions, just to name a few. And, quite importantly, choice, as students have been asked to take on increased responsibility for their education. Our teachers are supporting this in advisory class by teaching skills needed for success while checking in on students to guide them through their learning journey.
Also, make sure that you read through the details for October 14th. 8th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 on campus starting at 7:35 am. All 7th graders will work independently from home. Please click here for all of the details. The letter includes two forms; transportation, which is available for all students and Virtual Academy, who may attend to take the test. Lunch delivery is available for all students, too. Thank you for your flexibility!
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
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October 14 - PSAT 8/9
October 16 - End of the first grading period
October 23 - Picture Retake and Athletic Picture Day!
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Students who have not yet had their picture taken can do so on October 23rd. Parents can order in advance using the information above. If your student would like to have their picture retaken they can do that on October 23rd as well. Have them bring their original picture packet with them to school and take it to the gym during the picture time. Students will be called to the gym at the beginning of the morning AM Cuyahoga block and the afternoon PM block. If you have any questions please call the office at 440/247-4746. We would like to have all students pictured in the yearbook regardless of whether or not you wish to order a picture package. |
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Athletics Picture Day is October 23rd. CLICK HERE for the order information |
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Schedule
Slide Week
Monday=Monday
Tuesday=Tuesday
Wednesday=Friday (no in-person for 7th grade - work on google classroom online activities and 8th grade PSAT 8/9 only/career survey)
Thursday=Wednesday
Friday=Thursday
Advisory
Chromebook Clean-up, Stomp Out Bullying activities, Intervention supports.
Student Athletes
Monday material drop off in gym lockers before school.
Virtual Academy
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PLEASE REPORT ALL VIRTUAL & HYBRID ABSENCES BY 8:30 AM |
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Report absences: to the attendance line 440/247-4790 or the MS Office 440/247-4746.
Please remember to submit doctor appointment verification slips to the school following appointment absences.
Do you have absence paperwork to send to the school?
Email: Connie.miralia@chagrinschools.org or Laila.Discenza@chagrinschools.org
Or Fax to: 440/247-4855
Have a question for our school nurse?
Call the school clinic 440/893-7695 ext 4304 or the District Nurse Cell: 330/998-3350
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The District continues to offer boxed lunches to all students, regardless of their chosen learning model. All students must pre-order meals from the menus on the District website or in the Nutrislice app. Meals can be ordered from 5 days in advance and up to 7:00 am the day of delivery.
Lunches for afternoon and virtual students will be delivered to students’ homes in time for the afternoon students to eat before boarding the bus for school.
Lunches for morning students will be delivered to students’ classrooms for them to bring home.Please be sure to list the classroom they are in prior to leaving the building after morning classes when placing your order.
Lunches for students who are staying all day will be delivered to the location in the school building where they will be eating.
Effective Thursday, September 10th, school lunch will be available at no cost to all families in the District. This benefit will continue until December 31, 2020 or until USDA funding runs out, whichever is first. At that time, students’ meal eligibility will be returned to paid status if the family has not submitted a SY2020-21 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to the Food Service office. If you anticipate that your student(s) could qualify for meal benefits as of January 1, 2021, please submit an application to the Food Service office as soon as possible to avoid a gap in eligibility. For more information, please contact Marti Jacobson, Food Service Supervisor, 440-247-5500 x4492, marti.jacobson@chagrinschools.org.
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Our morning announcements are presented live each school day at 7:45am. Parents you are welcome to login and listen to them....hear about what's happening in school!
CLICK HERE or go to the MS Homepage and click on ANNOUNCEMENTS on the left side.
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Ms. Fenton's Art class presents their weekly photo challenge
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Mystery Morning Announcer- Parent Volunteers Requested
Live morning announcements have been a hit. Parents this is your opportunity to be a part of a fun student program! We have one opening left. Click here to sign up to be a Remote Mystery Morning Announcer! Detailed directions will be sent to you upon scheduling.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MUMKINS TOP SELLERS BY GRADE |
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Our Top Sellers were:
Devon Bunch and Jake Evans tied for Grade 8 - Mrs. Aranavage
Lucas Martin Grade 7 - Mrs. Dean as Mortimer
Each student won a pizza Party on Friday, Oct 9. Delivery was made by one of their favorite staff members. They each received a large Master Pizza of their choice, a 2 liter bottle of pop and an order of cinnamon bites! Each student also received the Blockbuster Family Movie Night Game!
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START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PAPERWORK CHECK LIST |
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School fees are established by the Board of Education and cover the cost of consumable supplies, such as student workbooks, planners, paperback books, news magazines, science lab supplies and testing materials. The fee amount for grades 4-8 is $70 and can be paid through Final Forms. Final Forms allows for payment via debit or credit card. There is a 4% service charge added to the fee amount for processing. Parents can still pay the fee by cash or check, made payable to the Chagrin Falls Board of Education, at the school office without incurring the service charge.
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School Pictures can be ordered online through MYLIFETOUCH.COM Use our school event code EVTDN77GM
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Medication in School can be given if we have the proper paperwork on file. Please visit the Health Services website for any forms you may need.
- Parent Contact Information takes a moment to update. Please ensure that we have the most current contact information on file in both the INFINITE CAMPUS PORTAL and FINAL FORMS. Login is located on the homepage under the PARENTS tab.
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Attendance Reminders - Please make sure that you call the school (440-247- 4790) if your child will not be present in the school building. Even if students may log in virtually, if they are supposed to physically be in school we need to account for them. Also, if your child cannot attend their virtual classes, please also call in their attendance in order for us to properly designate the absence in Infinite Campus and ensure that the teacher knows not to wait for them to log in.
- Please make sure to get in the practice of packing book bags at night in order to be ready for the next day. Due to security precautions and the time students spend in the school building we are asking that forgotten items stay forgotten without bringing them up to school. Thanks!
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Any 8th grade student who ordered a CFMS Yearbook last year and did not get one at the designated yearbook pick up event on June 5th or delivered to your 9th grade 1st period class, please contact the Middle School office to make arrangements to get your yearbook. If you did not order one last year there are a few left that are available for $10 purchase by contacting the Middle School office.
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Kyle Patterson
School Counselor
Chagrin Falls Middle School
440-247-5500 x4307
@PattersonCFMS
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Mental Wellness Highlight |
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Mental Wellness Corner - this month’s topic… Virtual Resources
State of Mind: Hudson is a nonprofit organization that is holding a number of virtual seminars related to parenting healthy children October 5th- 9th. They will be covering topics such as the benefits of sports participation, setting healthy limits, and promoting resilience in children.
Click here for a full list of events and registration information.
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Heinen's Programs
Did you know that every time you shop at Heinen's, 1% of your purchases can be donated back to Chagrin schools? Sign up for the Tasteful Rewards program and register for Heinen's Teaming up for Education program. You must RE-SELECT your school every year and the program only runs September - April.
PTO Membership Drive-free access to online digital directory!
Join PTO at any level to receive full access to the online student directory for the year! Our goal is to have 100% membership across the district to show our support for our students, teachers, staff and schools. Together we will make a difference! *Once you join, please check your email for an invite from Join Our Class for access to the directory. Any questions please email membership@chagrinfallspto.org.*
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342 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Main Number: (440) 893-7695
Administration: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4301
Adm. Asst.: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4302
Athletic Office: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4337
Attendance: (440) 247-4790
Clinic: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4304
Fax: (440) 247-4855
Guidance: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4307
Lobby: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4303
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