PRINCIPAL'S UPDATES
Dear CFMS Families,
We had a great start to the year! So far we have reviewed expectations, set goals and started building relationships! The staff also looks forward to connecting with you, too. Therefore we will be posting and hosting our Curriculum Night and School Social on Thursday, September 2nd from 5:00-6:00 pm! Please read the invitation HERE!
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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KICK OFF MONDAY, AUGUST 23
Fall Harvest Mum Buddies Fundraiser Grades 4-8
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The Fall Harvest Mum Buddies sale will run August 23rd-September 10th.
The Middle School and Intermediate School have teamed up to bring our community beautiful decorative fall mums. Look for more details in upcoming newsletters. CATALOG PREVIEW
All students will have a sale kick off in their Advisory class on Monday, August 23rd. All families will receive an email from JOCO Hope giving you details for online ordering with each student's unique sale code. Buyers will pick up their orders from the Middle School parking lot on Friday, September 17th.
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CFMS Clubs and Activities - Check them out HERE!
A major benefit for middle schoolers participating in extracurricular activities is how they can foster a life-long passion. Middle school is a time for students to start discovering their personal interests and passions that they may want to develop later in life. By giving students the opportunity to experiment with various extracurricular activities outside of their academic life, one opens the door for a potential future in arts, music, sports or theater that may not have been sparked by strictly academic work.
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Student Council Rep Elections
Elections will be held on Friday, September 3rd during Tiger Period Advisory
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Present Guidelines for 21-22 School Year |
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Arrival and Dismissal
Students may enter through the cafeteria doors beginning at 7:30am and they may stay in the courtyard, as well. Students will not take temperatures upon entry but symptom checking prior to coming to school is a recommended habit. Students will be dismissed to hallways at 7:35am. At that time the front doors and IC doors will be opened. Students must be in their first class for attendance by 7:40am.
Please make sure when dropping off students that you use the turn around by the cones. Turning earlier by not waiting in line can cause a safety hazard. Please drop off your child on the side with the sidewalk in order to reduce possible injury.
The dismissal bell rings at 2:50pm. Bus riders may exit out the front doors and cafe doors. Car riders and walkers are urged to exit the IC and front doors, to limit doorway congestion.
Athletes may enter the locker rooms from 7:35am-7:40am each morning. A supervisor will open and close daily. They will be opened again after school at 2:50pm.
Bus routes (address, number, time, location) are posted on the district website. The routes will be password protected. Please contact the Transportation Department with any questions.
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The time is here - register for PTO before the craze of school officially begins!
- You’ll get your Directory App code on September 1st (one-year access runs 9/1/21-9/1/22)
- You’ll also receive a special Tiger chromebook sticker for each student (we will advise you when these are distributed at school) *for levels Bronze-Platinum
- Your support truly enriches the daily experiences for students and teachers alike. Thank you for your dedication!
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If your child was unable to get their picture taken on August 12th they may have their picture taken on picture re-take day, September 24th. Pictures may be purchased online throughout the school year. Pictures will be given to students in their advisory classes. All students will have their picture taken for inclusion in the school yearbook. The purchase of a picture package is not required.
When ordering pictures online visit mylifetouch.com . You will need to enter our school code : EVTNJ6JXM
Please list the ADVISORY teacher on the line asking for the name of your child's teacher. Click below to find your child's advisory teacher. If you are a new student and your name is not listed please enter OFFICE as your advisory teacher.
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Yearbook
Please use this link and code to place your yearbook order!
Yearbook ID: 13840822
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If you have yet to drop off your child's medications or would like to speak with the nurse regarding your child's concerns/immunizations. Please contact Debra.Elam@chagrinschools.org or by phone 440/893-7695 ext. 4303 prior to the start of school. |
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We want to make you aware of a few changes to how the District is collecting student forms and fees for the 2021-22 school year.
Forms
Parents can complete all the required forms for this school year inside of Final Forms. Final Forms can be accessed by using the “Quick Links” drop down menu on the District website.
- Only a parent signature is required on forms for students in grades K-6.
- A parent and student signature are required on forms for students in grades 7-12.
Students in grades 7-12 should log in to Final Forms using their @chagrinstudents.org email address. The password may be different from their usual password. If a student has forgotten their password, they can click the “Forgot Your Password” link on the student sign in page to request a password reset.
Fees
Student fees will be collected through Infinite Campus. Parents will need to sign into the Infinite Campus by using the “Quick Links” drop down menu on the district website. Once logged in, click on Fees to view and pay the fees associated with your student(s). You will need to add a payment method by clicking My Accounts, then Payment Methods, and clicking New at the bottom of the screen. A service charge of 4% will be added to all online payment transactions. Parents can choose to pay fees online through Infinite Campus or in person at your student(s) building.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact the building secretary. If you have any questions with logging into Final Forms, please contact Mike.Daugherty@chagrinschools.org.
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If your child will not be attending Chagrin Falls Schools during 2021-2022 please remember to submit your student withdrawal form.
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Technology
If your child is having an issue with their Chromebook they can visit the Innovation Center at the Middle School or you can trouble shoot on the technology their website CLICK HERE
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Transportation Information
Covid-19 Protocols Expected for 2021-22 School Year
The below guidance for transportation is consistent with local health department guidance as well as state and federal guidance for safe health practices.
- Remaining consistent with public transportation guidelines, students will wear masks on the buses. The CDC order requires all individuals to wear a mask on public transportation which includes school buses.
- When feasible, the District will assign students to a single specific bus and riders will be grouped with the same cohort of students for both to and from school.
- The District may limit students to one designated residential address or daycare for pick up and drop off.
- Bus passes will not be permitted unless for emergency or childcare circumstances.
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Visitors
All visits should be for educational purposes. Unexpected visitors may not be permitted into the school building. Additionally, to insure the health and safety of students and staff in unique situations (i.e. widespread school/community communicable illness, pandemic, security breach), the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District reserves the right to:
● Require visitors and volunteers to adhere to safety protocols upon entry and while remaining on school grounds such as temperature taking, hand sanitizing, wearing a face mask and physically distancing from others.
● Temporarily suspend visitors and volunteers from accessing our school buildings and campuses.
Beginning August 19th, all visitors will be required to mask upon entry of the school during the school day. Please organize with students at night in order to limit/remove material drop offs of forgotten items.
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Lunch Account Info
School lunch accounts are located in Infinite Campus. This is online under “Lunch Menus.” The Nutrislice menu app and Amazon Alexa are available for use, as well. 7-12 Student lunch prices for the 2021-2022 school year are free. Click here for guidelines and food service account details.
Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Applications will not be used this year. If you think your student(s) would have qualified for school fee waivers, please complete the Optional Household Income Form and either send it to school with your child or return it to Marti Jacobson, Food Service Supervisor. This form is available on the Food Service page of the District website or at your school building’s office. It cannot be completed electronically.
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Stay Connected
Be sure you have subscribed to get your building newsletter. Click here to sign up for District and building newsletters or visit the District homepage and click on the STAY CONNECTED button in top right corner under Quick Links. Make sure you have updated your preferred emails and phone numbers in both Infinite Campus and Final Forms. |
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One District, One Book
CFMS is pleased to announce the One DISTRICT, One Book Program! On August 19th, every student in grades 1-12 will read the same book, Courage, by Bernard Waber. Thank you to our Chagrin Falls PTO for providing copies of the book to read and to use in various activities throughout this school year. We are asking YOU to read and/or discuss this book with your child throughout the year. This book and our theme, “Choose Courage”, will be used all year to plan monthly cross-curricular, cross-grade level, cross building and at home activities as it is a theme that all of us have in common.
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DRAMA CLUB PRODUCTION OF DISNEY'S LITTLE MERMAID JR.
The CFIS/CFMS Drama Club musical is offered through Chagrin Falls Community Education and directed by Mrs. Pat Haynish. Register now while there is still space available- no prior experience necessary. Auditions for lead vocal and speaking parts will be conducted on Thursday, August 26 and Saturday, August 28. CLICK HERE FOR DRAMA CLUB REGISTRATION FLYER
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September 2: Curriculum Night
September 6: No School, Labor Day
September 7: No School, Rosh Hashanah
September 10: Fall Flower Fundraiser ends
September 16: No School, Yom Kippur
September 17: No School, PD Day
September 17: Fall Flower Pick Up in MS Parking Lot
September 24: Picture Re-Take Day
September 30: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 6: Walk To School- Safe Routes
October 8: No School, NEOEA Day
October 11: No School, Fall Break
October 12: No School, PD Day
October 13: PSAT 8/9
October 22: End of Quarter 1
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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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