The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 36: February 26, 2023
2023 Jefferson County Stakeholder Surveys Open for Feedback
CMS FAMILIES . . . WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Please take a moment to complete this brief survey that will help us as we work to improve how we serve your student at the school and district level. It will not take long. Thank you for your feedback, for your support of your student(s), and for your support of Corner Middle School!
Parent/Family Survey Instructions - Spring 2023
The purpose of this survey is to find out your opinions about your child's school and district.
Read each statement and choose the response that most closely matches your opinion.
Please answer each item honestly. Your responses will be completely confidential.
Your opinion is important to us as we make decisions for our school.
CMS Career tech looking for parent partners to mentor students
If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in a video conference call to speak to students about your career or possibly take us on a virtual tour of your workplace, please let us know. Please send an email to Mrs. Anita Wiley awiley@jefcoed.com for more information.
Athletics Update: Baseball Umpire Shortage Information
In our meeting, we told families we would keep them updated as the season progresses. The link below provides recent updates to this situation in local media and from the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Please contact your coaches or athletic director if you have questions.
https://www.wbrc.com/2023/02/23/umpire-shortage-limiting-baseball-season-alabama/
CMS Elementary Science Olympiad Competition Information

CMS Dance Team Parent Meeting Information

CMS Calendar for the Week of February 27, 2023 - March 5, 2023
Monday, February 27, 2023
ACAP Alternate Training at CMS
Mentor Collaborative Planning Guide Due 2:30
CMS Yearbook Staff Meeting 3:00
North Jefferson at CMS Baseball 4:30/6:30
CHS Baseball at Clay-Chalkville 4:30/6:30
CMS Softball at North Jefferson Middle School (@Burkett Center) 5:00
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
7th and 8th Grade PST Meetings during Planning Period
Building Test Coordinator WebEx 9:00
CMS Debate at Samford University Competition 2:30
CMS Concert Band MPA Rehearsal 3:00
CHS Color Guard Tryout Clinic 3:30
Oneonta at CHS Tennis 4:00
Mortimer Jordan at CHS Baseball 4:30/6:30
CHS Softball at Gardendale 5:00
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
ACAP Alternate Testing at CMS
NO CLUBS DUE TO STATE TESTING (ACAP ALTERNATE)
Scan and E-Mail Management Logs to COB
CMS First Priority in Library 7:30
Severe Weather Siren Sounds at 10:00
First Priority Leadership Team Meeting with Mrs. Davis 2:30
CMS Baseball, Softball, Golf, and Track Pictures 2:30
CMS Cheerleading Practice 3:00
CHS Color Guard Tryouts at CHS 3:45
Thursday, March 2, 2023
ACAP Alternate Testing at CMS
5th and 6th Grade PST Meetings during Planning Period
CMS Cheerleading Practice 3:00
Ramsay at CHS Tennis 4:00
Hayden at CHS Baseball 4:30
CMS Softball at Hayden 5:00
CMS Concert Band Pre-MPA Concert at CHS 7:00
Friday, March 3, 2023
ACAP Alternate Testing at CMS
CMS Monthly Faculty/Staff Birthday Celebration
CMS Band Field Trip to Alabama Symphony Orchestra
6th Grade Field Trip Money Due Today
CMS Math Team Practice 3:00
CMS Softball at Brookwood Tournament (TBD)
CHS Softball at Aggie Invitational (TBD)
CMS Baseball at Vinemont 4:30/6:00
CHS JV Baseball at Jasper 4:30/6:30
Gulf Shores at CHS Baseball 5:00
Saturday, March 4, 2023
CMS Softball at Brookwood Tournament (TBD)
CHS Softball at Aggie Invitational (TBD)
Jasper/Meek at CHS Baseball 11:00/3:00
Corner Community Park Activities
- Enjoy Your Day Doing Something for Yourself, with Family and Friends, at Home . . . or Do Nothing at All!
Sunday, March 5, 2023
- Enjoy Your Day Worshiping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!
March 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus


Looking Ahead to Important School Dates
In order to assist you with your planning, please make note of the following dates. Remember, however, dates for all events/activities are subject to change due to inclement weathers, health restrictions, or other events which may force cancellation or re-scheduling.
Monday, March 6, 2023 CHS Baseball at Gardendale
Monday, March 6, 2023 National Peer Helper Conference
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 National Peer Helper Conference
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 PBIS Field Trip to Birmingham Squadron Game
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 CMS Concert Band Pre-MPA Practice
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Oak Grove at CMS Baseball
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 CMS Track at County Meet at CHS
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Shades Valley at CHS Tennis
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 CMS Softball at Hayden
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Cheer and Dance Fitting with Varsity
Thursday, March 9, 2023 CHS Tennis at John Carroll
Thursday, March 9, 2023 CMS Concert Band Pre-MPA Practice
Thursday, March 9, 2023 Hayden at CMS Softball
Thursday, March 9, 2023 CHS Softball at Dora
Thursday, March 9, 2023 Hayden at CHS Baseball
Friday, March 10, 2023 CHS Prom
Saturday, March 11, 2023 Elementary Science Olympiad at Gardendale Elementary
Saturday, March 11, 2023 CMS Baseball v. North Jefferson at Rickwood Field
Monday, March 13, 2023 Administrator Association Meeting at COB
Monday, March 13, 2023 Power Scheduler Training at COB
Monday, March 13, 2023 CHS Baseball at Hayden
Monday, March 13, 2023 CHS Softball at Sumiton Christian
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Power Scheduler Training at COB
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Rudd at CMS Baseball
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 North Jefferson at CMS Softball
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Cordova at CHS Softball
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 CMS Track at County Meet at CHS
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Jefcoed Teacher of the Year Banquet
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Principals Meeting with Dr. Gonsoulin at COB
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Power Scheduler Training at COB
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 CMS Band at MPA Contest at Vestavia Hills High School
Thursday, March 16, 2023 Power Scheduler Training at COB
Thursday, March 16, 2023 CMS Softball at Bragg
Thursday, March 16, 2023 CHS Track at County Meet at CHS
Thursday, March 16, 2023 Mortimer Jordan at CHS JV Baseball
Thursday, March 16, 2023 CHS Softball at Fultondale
Friday, March 17, 2023 CMS Baseball at North Jefferson
Friday, March 17, 2023 CMS Softball at Hayden Tournament
Friday, March 17, 2023 CHS Softball at McAdory Tournament
Friday, March 17, 2023 CHS Baseball at PBR North Alabama Showdown
Saturday, March 18, 2023 CMS Softball at Hayden Tournament
Saturday, March 18, 2023 Bankhead at CMS Baseball
Saturday, March 18, 2023 CHS Softball at Hayden Tournament
Saturday, March 18, 2023 CHS Baseball at PBR North Alabama Showdown
Monday, March 20, 2023 Hueytown at CMS Baseball
Monday, March 20, 2023 Cold Springs at CMS Softball
Monday, March 20, 2023 CHS Baseball at Oak Grove
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 CMS Track at County Meet at CHS
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 CHS Tennis at Oak Grove
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 McAdory at CHS Softball
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Curry at CHS Baseball
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Report Cards Go Home
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 CHS Volleyball Tryouts
Thursday, March 23, 2023 6th Grade Field Trip to Space and Rocket Center
Thursday, March 23, 2023 Oak Grove at CMS Softball
Thursday, March 23, 2023 CHS Baseball at Curry
Thursday, March 23, 2023 CHS Tennis at Mortimer Jordan
Thursday, March 23, 2023 CHS Track at County Meet at CHS
Friday, March 24, 2023 CMS iReady Rewards Celebration
Friday, March 24, 2023 Gardendale at CHS Baseball
Friday, March 24, 2023 Jefcoed Stakeholder Surveys Close Today
Saturday, March 25, 2023 CHS at Thorsby/Maplesville
Monday, March 27, 2023 Spring Break
Monday, March 27, 2023 CHS Baseball at Gulf Coast Classic Baseball Tournament
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Spring Break
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 CHS Baseball at Gulf Coast Classic Baseball Tournament
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Spring Break
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 CHS Baseball at Gulf Coast Classic Baseball Tournament
Thursday, March 30, 2023 Spring Break
Thursday, March 30, 2023 CHS Baseball at Gulf Coast Classic Baseball Tournament
Friday, March 31, 2023 Spring Break
Friday, March 31, 2023 CHS Softball at Sumiton Christian Tournament
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.