Chippewa News
An e-newsletter from Chippewa Middle School
MEA Break
For the week of October 21 - 25
Weekly Schedule:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 B
Spirit Week - Pajama Monday!
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
- Math Team Meet @ EW
- GLEE Club
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 A
Spirit Week - Tropical Tuesday
Before School Activities (start times vary):
- Jazz Band
- Chess Club
- Girls Choir Ensemble
- Chamber Orchestra
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
- Strategy Gaming Club
- Maker/Coder Club - Room 108
- After School Academic Support
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 B
Spirit Week - Twins Day (Dress like a friend)
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
- Art Mural - Room 105
- After School Academic Support
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 A
Spirit Week - Charger or Mustang Pride Day
6:45AM Jazz Band
Periods 1 - 3 - 8th Grade Pre - ACT Testing - More information below
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
- GLEE Dress Rehearsal
- American Indian Group
- Maker/Coding Club
- After School Academic Support
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 B
Spirit Week - Halloween Costume Day
2:30 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
- Halloween Bash (4:15 PM) - More information below
- Chamber Orchestra
- Golf Squad
Parent / Teacher Communication Nights
You’re invited to schedule a 10-minute meeting with your child’s teachers.
Schedule to meet the teachers through our parent portal ParentVUE from 3:30-6:00 p.m. on October 29th or 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. on November 7th . Time slots full? Teachers will have drop in hours from 6:00–7:30 p.m. on October 29th only. (Please only sign up for one slot per teacher on either 10/29 or 11/7.)
Tuesday, October 29 Scheduled Slots from 3:30 – 6:00 PM Drop in Hours from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Thursday, November 7 Scheduled Slots from 3:30 – 6:30 PM
ChAC - Halloween Bash
As you will have seen in last weeks Chippewa news, all next week is spirit week so remind your student to dress in Halloween costume on Friday too.
The fun will begin immediately after school ends at 2:25pm and we will have games and activities, a movie, costume parade and competition and as usual and by popular demand, food and treats to purchase.
Wristbands will be on sale for $5 at lunchtimes on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
As always, our events rely on volunteers and any help that you can give is much appreciated. If parents are unable to be there, please ask grandparents if they would like to come, there are lots of volunteer opportunities- please see the attached sign up genius. Have a great MEA weekend
Spirit Week - October 21 -25
Monday - Pajama day
Tuesday - Tropical Tuesday
Wednesday - Twins Day (Dress up like a friend)
Thursday - School Spirit, wear Chippewa or Mounds View colors or apparel
Friday - Wear your Halloween costume to school
Annie Jr - Auditions are Coming!
Starting on Monday, October 21st students interested in being in the cast of Annie Jr. will sign up for one audition day and fill out an audition packet. Auditions will be held after school on November 4, 5 and 6 with callbacks on the 7th.
Practices will be held during the months of November, December and January and performance dates are scheduled for January 16, 17, and 18 at 7 pm and January 19 at 2 pm.
Other information can be found here.
GLEE Club Concert
The GLEE Club Concert is Monday, October 28th at 7:00pm in the Chippewa Auditorium. Come and watch the Glee members sing & dance to solo and group numbers to many of your favorite popular songs from the radio.
Tickets are $2 and will be for sale at the door or you can purchase one from Mrs. Hershey in the choir room.
Wrestling
As football season wraps up, we, the Mounds View Youth Football Association, are excited about what sports our athletes are playing next. Our good friends in the wrestling program have a great opportunity for middle school wrestlers.
The middle school wrestling program starts on November 4th. There is an after school option as well as an evening option. They have a strong history of bringing in all abilities and teaching and developing your child in the techniques needed to be successful.
Please use the link below for more information and to register.
https://www.moundsviewwrestling.com/pages/23191/middle-school
8th Grade - PreACT Testing - Thursday, October 24th
The PreACT8/9 is a new assessment from ACT that simulates the ACT testing experience by providing students early exposure to ACT test-quality questions and predictive score ranges on the familiar 1-36 scale. This helps students get comfortable with the testing experience and understand how they’re doing in core subjects. It also helps parents and educators identify areas where additional support might be necessary. During periods 1 - 3, on October 24th, Chippewa 8th graders will be given this test. Please make sure your student has a good nights sleep and breakfast that morning.
Additional information can be found on the ACT website at act.org/preact8-9. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your student's dean.
Patriot's Pen
The Brooker-Edmond VFW Post 724 sponsors Patriot’s Pen essay contest for students in grades 6-8. The essay’s theme this year is “What Makes America Great”. Student Services has entry forms, telling the specific requirements needed for these essays. Prizes are awarded locally, and at district, state, and national levels as well, if your essay is selected. ELA Teachers Mrs. Eldred and Mrs. Sorensen can answer questions you may have. The entries will be collected in the front office for pickup by 10/29/19 so we can get them to the VFW Post representatives by the due date on the form. If you miss the 10/29 deadline, it is up to you to get your essay to the VFW representative. Pick up your pencils and start writing today!
Nordic Ski
Tickets are on sale now
Tickets are on sale now for "Rock the School House," the 8th annual fundraising event supporting the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation and students throughout the District.
On November 9, District staff, parents, and community leaders will gather at Vadnais Heights Commons from 5 – 11 p.m. for a fun evening including entertainment, a live and silent auction, fund-a-need and the always lively wine and spirits toss.
Tickets include heavy appetizers and great entertainment starting at 6 p.m. New this year, attendees can buy a happy hour ticket for 5 p.m. entry. Click here for additional event information.
New 60 - Second Levy Snapshot
In 60 seconds, a new video explains how a successful levy this fall would stabilize class sizes and maintain comprehensive programs for the next decade. Click here or on the image at left to watch the new video about the levy, and visit www.moundsviewschools.org/doneforadecade to learn more. Early voting begins October 29 at the Shoreview library.