The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 2, Number 33: February 14, 2021
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REMINDER: TEACHER WORK DAY TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 15, 2021!!!
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CHS to Meet with CMS 8th Grade This Week
Please refer to the schedule you received in the GRAY FOLDER on the Focus on the Future Freshman Family Night. If you were unable to attend and did not receive a folder, please come to the CMS office tomorrow. If you are in a remote setting, please contact the office for more information. If you have questions regarding the meetings or your appointment time, please contact Corner High School at 205-379-3200.
Last Week to Purchase a 2021 CMS Yearbook
Dress Code Reminders for the Second Semester
- Hats and Caps. Hats and caps are not permitted to be worn in the building except on days that are part of special events publicized by the school. Students wearing hats or caps during the day may have the apparel confiscated and written up for a dress code violation. Student-athletes should leave hats or caps in the locker rooms with their bat bags.
- Hoods. Students should remove hoods and toboggans upon entering the buildings.
- Leggings and Jeggings. Clothing must be worn over leggings/jeggings or tights and must be of appropriate length (no shorter than mid-thigh).
- Jeans/Pants with Holes. No open holes in pants above the knee
- Coverage. Sun dresses and backless dresses or tops will be worn with a jacket or appropriate covering. (Jacket or covering may not be sheer or mesh).
- Masks. Masks or appropriate face coverings must be worn at all times inside the buildings in classrooms, hallways, and common areas unless eating or participating in competitive activity.
CMS Families, thank you for assisting us with this. I realize you probably feel like we have bigger fish to fry at this time in education than dealing with dress code, but we have been and are currently dealing with much larger issues that come from a simple "dress code" violation that include harassment, inappropriate touching, disrespect, and defiance, as well as working to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on our campus.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to refer to the Jefferson County Code of Student Conduct found at the link below or contact the school office to speak with an administrator.
Celebrating Black History Month: The Father of the Blues
As we continue our celebration of Black History Month, take a moment to enjoy the music of Alabama-born musician W.C. Handy. Handy, known as "The Father of the Blues," was a composer, musician, and educator, who helped bring blues music to a mainstream audience. In the video below, he performs "St. Louis Blues" on Ed Sullivan's Talk of the Town in 1949. Today, we honor and celebrate the achievement of black men and women in American history.
Calendar for the Week of February 15, 2021 - February 21, 2021
- Teacher Work Day: No School for Students
- CMS Feeder Pattern Faculty and Staff Meeting with Dr. Gonsoulin 11:00
- Corner Community Park Basketball Practice in Competition Gym
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
- Wellness Screening at Bagley Elementary 8:30
- 8th Grade Scheduling Meetings with Corner High School
- CMS Robotics Competition (Team 1 - 7th/8th grade; Team 3 - 7th/8th grade)
- CHS Tennis at Jemison
- Rudd at CMS Baseball (at CHS) 4:30
- CHS Softball at Gardendale 4:30
- Corner Community Park Basketball Practice in Competition Gym
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
- 8th Grade Scheduling Meetings with Corner High School
- CMS Robotics Competition (Team 2 -7th/8th grade; Team 4 - 7th/8th grade)
- CMS Theatre Rehearsal
- CMS Debate Practice
- CMS Baseball and Softball Practice
- CMS Golf v. Bragg at Mt. View Golf Course
- Corner Community Park Basketball Practice in Competition Gym
Thursday, February 18, 2021
- 8th Grade Scheduling Meetings with Corner High School
- Hearing Screening for Hearing Monitor Students
- 7th and 8th Grade Math Team Practice 3:00-4:30
- CMS Robotics Competition (Team 1 - 5th/6th grade; Team 3 - 5th/6th grade)
- CHS Tennis at Altamont
- CHS Wrestling at AHSAA State Wrestling Tournament
- CMS Baseball at Clay-Chalkville Middle School 5:00/7:00
- Hayden at CMS Softball (at CHS) 5:00
- Mandatory Parent Meeting for CHS Cheerleading Tryouts
- CHS Softball at Oakman
- Corner Community Park Basketball Practice in Competition Gym
Friday, February 19, 2021
- CMS Robotics Competition (Team 2 - 5th/6th grade; Team 4 - 5th/6th grade)
- CMS Baseball and Softball Practice
- CHS Baseball at Dora
- CHS Softball at John Carroll Tournament
- CHS Wrestling at AHSAA State Wrestling Tournament
- CTA presents Beauty and the Beast at CHS 7:00
- Corner Community Park Basketball Practice in Competition Gym
Saturday, February 20, 2021
- CMS Softball at Rocket Invitational (at Fultondale Elementary)
- CHS Wrestling at AHSAA State Wrestling Tournaments
- CHS Baseball at Hueytown
- CHS Softball at John Carroll Tournament
- Corner Community Park Basketball Games in Competition Gym
- CTA presents Beauty and the Beast at CHS 7:00
Sunday, February 21, 2021
- Corner Community Park Basketball Practice in Competition Gym
Looking Ahead to Important Spring Dates
PLEASE NOTE: The testing dates for the ACAP Summative Test which were listed in last week's edition will be changing due to new district guidelines. We hope to have updated dates for your planning purposes in next week's edition.
Tuesday February 23, 2021 PEEHIP Wellness Screening
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Spring Picture Day
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Jefcoed District e-Learning Day
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 ACAP Alternate Testing with Select Students
March 2-5, 2021 CHS Dance Team Clinic and Tryouts
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 ACAP Alternate Testing with Select Students
Monday, March 8, 2021 ACAP Alternate Testing with Select Students
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 ACAP Alternate Testing with Select Students
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 ACAP Alternate Testing with Select Students
Friday, March 12, 2021 CMS Beauty Pageant Practice
Saturday, March 13, 2021 CMS Beauty Pageant
Sunday, March 14, 2021 Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 15-18, 2021 CHS Cheerleading Clinic and Tryouts
March 22-26, 2021 Spring Break
Monday, March 29, 2021 Beginning of 4th Quarter
April 5-9, 2021 CHS Color Guard Clinic and Tryout Week
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 6th Grade Track and Field Day at CHS
Thursday, April 8, 2021 5th Grade Track and Field Day at CHS
Thursday, April 29, 2021 CMS Band Spring Concert in Competition Gym 7:00
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 CHS Graduation
Friday, May 28, 2021 Last Day for Students
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Teacher Work Day
Corner Middle School
The mission of Corner Middle School is to serve our community of learners by:
· Utilizing highly-effective instruction and a challenging curriculum.
· Meeting the needs of diverse learners in order to prepare them for college and entry into the work force.
· Partnering with the community.
· Cultivating student leaders.
· Integrating technology into all areas of learning.
Email: mmanning@jefcoed.com
Website: https://cornerms.jefcoed.com
Location: 10005 Corner School Road Warrior, Alabama 35180
Phone: (205) 379-3230
Facebook: facebook.com/CornerMS
Twitter: @CornerMiddle