The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 3, Number 15: October 3, 2021
Important Information to Note for This Week . . .
It is important to note that Corner Middle School is in session each day this week. Corner High School will have an Opportunity Day on Tuesday, October 5th. This does not impact our school. Students will have a much longer "weekend" beginning Saturday, October 9th. School will be closed on Monday, October 11th in observance of Columbus Day. This is a 12-month employee work day. In addition, the first eLearning Day for students will be on Tuesday, October 12th. Employees will be at work for professional learning and work day. Please make a note of this information in your calendars as you plan for your students in the days ahead.
Jefcoed Extends Mandatory Mask Policy into October
CMS Families,
Last week, Jefferson County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Walter Gonsoulin, announced that Jefcoed schools will extend its mandatory mask order into the month of October. Dr. Gonsoulin stated district leaders will continue to watch Jefoced data and have conversations with healthcare leaders to make the most informed decisions possible.
As a reminder here are the current procedures that are in place:
- Masks are mandatory for all individuals at all JEFCOED campuses during school hours.
- Masks must continue to be worn on school buses. (This has been our policy since the first day of school.)
- Masks will remain optional but recommended for all athletic and extracurricular activities. We will continue to follow all other points of emphasis from the AHSAA.
Families, please help us by providing your student a mask each day of the school week and encouraging him/her to wear it properly during the school day. Thank you so much for your support!
Dr. Gonsoulin's Video Update for This Week
Calendar for the Week of October 4, 2021 - October 10, 2021
Monday, October 4, 2021
- Homecoming Week: Day Five - Black and Gold Day
- Pep Rally 2:15 in Competition Gym
- 5th/6th Grade Math Team Practice 3:00-4:30
- Robotics Practice (Falcons and D.I.H Teams) 3:00-4:30
- Girls Basketball Practice at CMS 3:00
- ELA Textbook Adoption Committee Meeting 3:15
- Hayden at CMS Football (Homecoming) 5:30
- Hayden at CHS JV Football Game 7:00
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
- Opportunity Day at Corner High School ONLY. CMS Is in Session!
- MEDC 8:30
- 7th and 8th Grade PST Meetings (Planning Periods)
- Power School WebEx Training 2:00
- Robotics Practice (C4 and WarBots Teams) 3:00-4:30
- Football, Girls Basketball, and Cheerleading Practice at CMS 3:00
- CMS XC at Jefcoed XC County Championship Meet at North Jefferson MS 3:30
- CHS XC at Jefcoed XC Meet at Center Point High School 4:00
- Minor and Center Point at CHS 9th Grade, JV, and Varsity Volleyball 4:00 (Senior Night)
- CHS Bowling Pre-Season at Pinson 4:00
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
- Girls Basketball Practice at CMS 6:30
- Jacket Period Bell Schedule - PATH Advisory Lesson #2
- 5th and 6th Grade PST Meetings during Planning Periods
- CMS Debate Practice 3:00
- CILT Meeting in Library 3:20
- Football Practice at CMS
- CHS JV and Varsity Volleyball at Dora 4:00
Thursday, October 7, 2021
- Jefcoed iReady Training for Grades 5 and 6 ELA, Math, and Ex. Ed. 8:00-11:00
- Power School Webex Training 10:00
- Jefcoed iReady Training for Grades 7 and 8 ELA, Math, and Ex. Ed 12:00-3:00
- Football, Girls Basketball, and Cheerleading Practice at CMS 3:00
Friday, October 8, 2021
- End of the 1st Quarter at CMS
- Girls Basketball Practice at CMS 6:30
- CMS Student Council Meeting 7:15
- 8th Grade to CHS Homecoming Pep Rally (Leave at 8:20)
- MS 101 with 5th Grade in the ELA Classroom
- Social Skills 101 with 6th Grade in the ELA Classroom
- CHS Varsity Volleyball at Gulf Shores Tournament TBD
- Moody at CHS Football (Homecoming) 7:00
Saturday, October 9, 2021
- CHS Varsity Volleyball at Gulf Shores Tournament TBD
- Corner Community Park Football Games
- Relax, Be Productive at Home, and Enjoy College Football
- Birmingham-Southern at Hendrix College 1:30
- Georgia at Auburn 2:30
- Florida Atlantic at UAB 3:30
- Stephen F. Austin at Jacksonville State 4:00
- Georgia Southern at Troy 7:00
- Alabama at Texas A&M 8:00
Sunday, October 10, 2021
- Enjoy Your Day Worshiping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!
Looking Ahead to Important School Dates
October 11, 2021 School Closed
October 11, 2021 Sumiton vs. CMS Football at CHS 5:00
October 12, 2021 Jefcoed e-Learning Day / NIC Professional Learning Day
October 14, 2021 CMS Football at John Carroll 5:00
October 18, 2021 Moody at CMS Football 5:00
October 19, 2021 Jefcoed Instructional Walk-Through at CMS
October 25-28, 2021 Red Ribbon Week at CMS
October 26, 2021 7th and 8th Grade Data Meetings
October 27, 2021 5th and 6th Grade Data Meetings
October 28, 2021 Corner Middle School Career Fair
October 28, 2021 Bagley Fall Festival at CMS
October 29, 2021 Teacher Work Day
October 29, 2021 A+ College Ready Math Training (4th Quarter)
October 29, 2021 District CILT Meeting #3 8:30-3:30
November 10-12, 2021 Peer Helper's Conference
November 11, 2021 Veteran's Day - Jefcoed Schools Closed
November 12, 2021 Jefcoed e-Learning Day
November 22-26, 2021 Fall Break - Jefcoed Schools Closed
Corner Middle School
Our Mission
Corner Middle School is committed to empowering our students as they build a foundation for college, career, and community success in a nurturing environment.
Our Vision
Our vision at Corner Middle School is to ensure our students are academically, emotionally, and socially prepared for challenges they may encounter in the next phases of their lives.
Our Beliefs
Corner Middle School believes we will accomplish our Mission and Vision in serving our community of learners by:
- Loving, encouraging, and inspiring our students and each other in our daily interactions.
- Utilizing highly-effective instruction and a challenging curriculum.
- Meeting the needs of diverse learners in order to prepare them for college and entry into a career pathway.
- 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