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.


Click HERE for the Parent Survey Link

CMS Career tech looking for parent partners to mentor students

The Corner Middle School business education/computer technologies department is looking for parents who would be interested in participating in a virtual job shadowing event with our 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

Recently, our administration and athletic director had the opportunity to meet with parents of CMS baseball and softball players regarding a situation impacting games across the state of Alabama. Our baseball team has already had one away game cancelled due to a lack of available game officials.


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

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CMS Dance Team Parent Meeting Information

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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

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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.