CMS Friday Focus
Chesterton Middle School - May 14th Newsletter
Message from Mr. Hamacher
Good evening CMS families. This is Mike Hamacher, principal at Chesterton Middle School, with the Friday Focus.
CMS is wrapping up ILEARN assessments this week, administering our final make-ups for those who missed regularly scheduled tests. I want to thank our school Test Coordinator, Mrs. Lamb, for doing an amazing job coordinating the assessment for all in-person and remote students! Additionally, I would like to thank our parents who helped make sure their students were present and ready to take the assessment!
Students will be taking the NWEA Map Growth Test in math classes this week.
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The CMS Anti-Bullying Poster Competition is ready to solicit opinions from the community. Please see the link below asking for your vote for the best 7th and 8th grade posters.
CMS is in the process of expanding the scope of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and transitioning into a Parent Ambassador Team. This team will meet periodically throughout the year to discuss school initiatives and happenings. If you are a parent of a current 6th or 7th grader, you will be receiving an email next week with more information.
Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
CMS Anti-Bullying Competition
Upcoming Events
May 17
NWEA Testing
7:30 a.m. Book Fair
3:00 p.m. Readers Club and Table Top Games
3:30 p.m. CMS Football Camp
5:00 p.m. Tennis Match @ Kesling
6:00 p.m. Virtual Academy Informational Meeting @ CMS Auditorium
May 18
NWEA Testing
7:30 a.m. Book Fair
3:00 p.m. Art Club
3:30 p.m. CMS Football Camp
3:30 p.m. Everyone Tennis Practice (Pizza Party)
6:00 p.m. Junior National Honor Society Induction
May 19
NWEA Testing
7:30 a.m. Book Fair
3:30 p.m. CMS Football Camp
5:00 p.m. 8th grade Boys Call out Meeting for Cross Country at Chesterton High School Cafeteria.
E-Learning Day
May 20
NWEA Testing
7:30 a.m. Book Fair
3:00 p.m. 8th Grade Girls Golf Call out Meeting in Golds Gym
3:15 p.m. 8th Grade Band Rehearsal (East Gym)
3:30 p.m. CMS Football Camp
6:00 p.m. 7th Grade Band Rehearsal (East Gym)
May 21
NWEA Testing
7:30 a.m. Book Fair
Student Achievements
Trojans of the Week
The All Star Squadron Team Trojan of the Week
This week's All-Star is Patrick Hansen. All year, Patrick has been hard working, always striving to do his best and better himself. He is a helpful student to his peers, never hesitating to help get someone on the right track. Patrick's sense of humor helps make his classes more enjoyable! Congratulations on being an All-Star!
The Avengers Team Trojan of the Week
The Titans Team Trojan of the Week
The Incredibles Team Trojan of the Week
The Guardians of the Galaxy Team Trojan of the Week
Addie has worked hard in class all year and it is paying off. She has earned several high scores on assessments this quarter. She is always cheerful and outgoing and participates in class.
The Justice League Team Trojan of the Week
The X-Men Teams Trojan of the Week
Eli Dudy is Team X-Men's Trojan of the Week! Eli was selected because of his attitude, work ethic, and academic improvement in Quarter 4.
Eli comes to class everyday with an upbeat, polite, and positive attitude. He is always kind to students and staff. Eli will always volunteer to help complete a task, or to pick up the classroom. With a growth mindset, Eli has improved academically in Quarter 4 in all of his classes. In his free time he enjoys playing football, playing video games, and traveling.
Way to go, Eli! Keep up the good work.
BOOK FAIR
Here is the parent link to the fair where you can sign up for eWallet and find other information relating to the fair...https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chestertonmiddleschool
VACCINE CLINIC
It’s Finally Your Turn!
All students 12 and older are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Even though students are at a lower risk for complications, you now have the opportunity to protect yourself and those around you.
Get the vaccine for yourself as well as your family and friends!
Also, did you know… Once you are fully vaccinated, you no longer have to quarantine if you’ve been exposed to a person with the virus.
This means more time out with friends, more time participating in extracurricular activities and the chance to get back to your regular life. Don’t miss out!
Duneland School Corporation is planning a local vaccination clinic at Chesterton Middle School on May 24th from 2:00 – 4:00. More information coming soon!
School Safety
CMS has two full-time counselors. Mrs. Lamb is the 7th grade counselor. Her email address is dlamb@duneland.k12.in.us. Mrs. Herrod is the 8th grade counselor. Her email address is lherrod@duneland.k12.in.us.
CMS has a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO). Officer Joe Christian of Chesterton Police Department is currently serving as SRO for CMS.
The CMS Tipline is up and functional for students and parents to use to notify school administrators about any social-emotional issue, safety issue, or any other concern. This voicemail will also be monitored regularly. The phone number for the CMS Tipline is 219-983-3765. In the case of an emergency and the need for immediate assistance, please call 9-1-1.
The CMS Tipbox has been installed in the hallway next to the cafeteria for students to anonymously notify guidance counselors of any type of social-emotional issue. The box will be monitored regularly. If there is a need for immediate help, the issue must be reported to the main office immediately.
Sherrif's Camp
7th Annual Northwest Regional Sheriff's Camp
**2021 Northwest Regional Sheriff's Camp**
Sheriff Reynolds is announcing the dates and open application for our 7th Annual Northwest Regional Sheriff’s Camp for 2021!
The dates for this year’s camp are August 3rd-5th at the Indiana Dunes State Park from 8:00am-3:00pm.
The cost of the camp is $40.00 per camper.
This year’s camp will be for the first time campers as we are looking to accept only those that have not attended the camp in the last 6 years.
Unless food allergies are an issue, lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided each day to the campers.
This is a great opportunity during the summer just before the kids head back to school.
They will have a positive learning experience with our First Responders, see the different aspects of Law Enforcement and other Emergency Services, with plenty of hands on opportunities along with team building.
The camp is put on by the Porter County, Jasper County, LaPorte County and Lake County Sheriff’s Offices as well as Indiana Conservation and South Haven Fire and Rescue.
The camp is open to children from all four counties between the ages of 9 and 14. Space is limited and the camp fills up fast, so be sure to mail your completed application to the Porter County Sheriff’s Office: 2755 S St. Rd 49, Valparaiso, IN 46383, or drop it off in person during business hours.
The deadline is July 9th, 2021 by 4:00pm or when the camp is filled, whichever occurs first.
The checks covering the application fee ($40.00) need to be made out to Porter County Government with ˜Sheriff’s Camp" in the memo section.
We look forward to another successful camp and seeing new faces!
CLICK HERE to download the Application
CLICK HERE to download the Waver
CLICK HERE to download the Covid19 waver
Any questions regarding the camp can be forwarded to Laura Meyer at 219-477-3112
TVA
Complete the online application by clicking the link below!
DSC 2020-2021 Calendar Changes
ATTENTION PARENTS:
The Duneland School Corporation has made TWO (2) changes to the 2020-2021 DSC Calendar.
In order to provide time for teachers to submit student grades, the eLearning day that was previously scheduled on Wednesday, June 2 will be moved to the last day of the school year for students on Friday, June 4.
CMS PTO
T-Shirts Orders
In celebration of our CMS 8th grade students advancing to CHS next year,
the CMS PTO is selling T-Shirts to mark the occasion. Profits from the T-Shirt
sales will be used to help cover costs for the 8th grade EOY Picnic
(Tuesday, June 1st at 10:30 a.m.). Orders, with payment (Check made to
CMS PTO) are due in the main office by Friday, May 21, 2021. Estimated
delivery date is Friday, May 28, 2021.
2020-2021 Yearbooks
There is still time to order a yearbook for your student! Follow the link to be directed to the Jostens website to place your order.
Yearbooks will all be ordered online, but will be distributed at school the last days of school.
Don't let your student be left out! Order today here.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL at CMS
CMS has begun integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum to meet the new Indiana state competencies. Research has shown that social-emotional learning interventions increase academic performance. Social-emotional learning is also important in helping students develop the skills employers are seeking in job candidates. SEL activities take place during a student's Health Class and SRT.
Click HERE to see what we will be doing each week!
Parent and Student SEL Tips
Parents
We are in the midst of the heavy state testing sessions! We know that these testing situations can increase anxiety, and we are working hard to help our students remain calm in the testing environment. Check out the image below that includes tips on helping your student reduce testing anxiety.
Students
The student council members came up with this newsletter with helpful tips and tricks all by themselves!
Guidance Department
ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Any 8th Grade student who is interested in Speech and Debate next year can pick up information from their English teachers.
Summer School PE Forms are online or available in the Guidance Office. First session fills up quickly! If you are looking to do Summer P.E. please do not delay! When completed, you may return it to the CMS guidance office.
2021 Summer School PE will be IN-PERSON!
Feeling stressed? Need a break? Take a trip to CMS Virtual Mindfulness Room!
21st Century Scholar Program - the 21st Century Scholar Program provides Indiana income eligible students an opportunity for a college scholarship that covers tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 4 years.at an Indiana college or university. The program supports students and families to provide the tools for college, on time graduation and a start toward a successful career path. This scholarship is awarded annually and does not cover the cost of books and supplies. It also does not cover room and board but provides support and resources to help the scholar find ways to pay for these additional costs. Please visit Scholars.IN.gov/enroll for more information.
Student Services and Information (SSI) - Just a reminder that all students have access to the canvas course with one of the resources being the CMS guidance /counseling office. Parents who have set up Parent Observer accounts are able to receive information from the guidance/counseling office via canvas. Students can schedule appointments or email with his/her counselor through the canvas course.
Technical Support
NEW! After-Hours IT Support
Duneland School Corporation is happy to announce that we will now be offering after-hours technical support to our Duneland School community. Call 219-983-3759 Tuesday-Thursday until 7:00 PM.
Internet Access
Please click on the following link for information regarding help for accessing the internet from home. Internet Access for Duneland School Corporation Families
CMS Football Fall 2021
DSC Athletic Camps
Chesterton Girls Summer Basketball League
Spring Football Camp
2021 CMS Spring Football Skills Camp
WHAT: CMS Spring Football Skills camp is for students
interested in playing middle school football next fall.
WHO: Current 6th (W.I.S. - L.I.S. & St. Pat’s) and 7th Grade
Students that intend to play Middle School or Pop Warner football next year!
WHERE: The camp will take place on the CMS football field.
WHEN: Monday thru Thursday [May 17th, 18th, 19th 20th]: Camp will
begin promptly at 3:30 and ends at 5:15!
COST: FREE!!
Coaches: Varsity & Middle School Football Coaches will instruct both
offensive and defensive skill development drills intended to prepare individuals for competition in Football.
Equipment Pickup: Equipment [Shoulder Pads and Helmets] will be fitted on
Wednesday May 12th (7th Graders) and Thursday May 13th (6th
graders) prior to the beginning of camp. Plan to meet at the football locker
room on the south side of CMS near entrance #11. Equipment handout will
run from 4:30 – 6:00 (after track) on each of these days!
We’re looking forward to seeing our Future Trojan Football Players!
Questions / Registration: Mark Peterson
Head Football Coach
Chesterton High School
219-983-3730 Ext. 7249CHS Girls Soccer for Interested 8th Grade Girls Has Begun!
Zoom meetings are Spring fitness workouts. You will need to dress athletically including shoes. They will be Mondays & Thursdays from 3:30-4:30
Zoom Meeting Link or copy and paste the following link in your browser...
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83884296986?pwd=aVh1M25WVmVzSTk1aUlFRUhuOWZQQT09
Zoom info is as follows:
Mondays - 3:30-4:30
Meeting ID: 838 8429 6986
Passcode: CHSgirls
Thursdays - 3:30-4:30
Meeting ID: 894 3898 4846
Passcode: CHSgirls
Remind Instructions for Girls Soccer Group below
CHS Volleyball Summer Camp
Chesterton High School will host a Summer Volleyball Camp in the CHS Main Gym from May 24-27 for the following grades:
Grades 4th-6th (fall 2021): 4:30-6 PM
Grades 7th & 8th (fall 2021): 6-8PM
Follow this link to sign up for summer camp: https://form.jotform.com/210825263018146
For more information contact amber.mccaw@gmail.com
Athletic Events
Effective Wednesday February 10th Porter County has moved into the “Yellow” status. Chesterton Middle School will continue to remain at 25% capacity for home athletic events until further notice . The Porter County Health Department has implemented the following measures for K-12 athletic events to help slow the spread:
- There will be no concessions.
- No food or drinks will be allowed for spectators in the gym
- Masks are required at all times.
- Social distancing between groups of spectators is required at all times.
More information will be forthcoming as we continue to receive guidance from local and state authorities. Thank you!
Assessment
Indiana Department of Education
Health & Wellness
Please continue to notify the school if your child or family member tests positive to covid 19. When school resumes please notify the school if your student is symptomatic (Student Daily Screening Tool ) or is a close contact to a positive case. You can call the building at 983-3776 (x 4) or email the school nurse at mkirchner@duneland.k12.in.us with details or questions.
Department News
English
Math
8 Math has been working on finding the y-intercept and graphing linear inequalities.
8th Honors and Algebra Honors are finishing the year with Radical Expressions and Equations.
All math classes will be NWEA testing next week. Remote students need to join their classes Zoom meets to get the login information.
Science
Social Studies
Teaching and Learning from the Media Center - Q4 Reading Challenge
Quarter Four (Q4) Reading Challenge is all about award-winning books. You must read four award winners, of your choice to complete the challenge. Fill out the Google Form as you complete a book. Read more about the challenge on the library website.
Reading a wide variety of literature is an Indiana State Standard 7.RL.1 and 8.RL.1
Clubs
Open Acceptance Club
Art Club
Trojan Times- Student Newspaper
CLICK BELOW FOR THE LATEST EDITION OF TROJAN TIMES
Do you fancy yourself a journalist? The Trojan Times meets every Tuesday 8:00 - 8:25 am in Mr. Tudor's room. You must have a permission slip on file prior to attending. If you are interested contact Mr. Tudor.
Reader's Club & Table Top Games
- Meetings are every Monday, in the Media Center from 3-4:00
- New members are always welcome
- See Mrs. Gish or Ms. Graupner for more information
CMS Student Services and Information (SSI) Canvas course - Be sure to check out the video announcements for CMS students. Here you will find information about clubs, sports, events, birthdays, and more. Information is updated weekly.
Chesterton Middle School
Website: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/Domain/15
Location: 651 West Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN, USA
Phone: 219-983-3776
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chestertonmiddleschool
Twitter: @CMS_Trojans
From Around the District
Housing Resources
School Meals TO GO! - Beginning on Jan. 6, 2021
Meals to Go changes beginning 1/6/2021
Meals will continue to be free for all children through the end of the school year. Beginning January 6, 2021 there will no longer be daily meal pickup. Meal pickup will be as follows:
IN SCHOOL LEARNERS
Students who participate in the In-School Hybrid Model will be eligible for Free Breakfast and Free Lunch each day while in school. An order form will be available online to preorder 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch to be picked up on the Wednesday E-Learning day each week. Meals can be picked up between the hours of 9:30am and 10:30am each Wednesday. The form must be submitted online by 9am each Tuesday to receive meals.
Wednesday Meal To Go Order Form
FULLY REMOTE LEARNERS
Free Meal Pickup for Fully Remote Learners will consist of 5 breakfast and 5 lunch meals with instructions to be prepared at home and will be distributed once a week on Wednesdays between the hours of 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. (Child must be fully remote to receive the weekly meals.) An order form will be available online to preorder meals. The form must be submitted each week by Monday at 9am to receive meals.
Remote Learner Weekly Meals To Go Order Form
Yost Elementary - 100 W. Beam St., Porter
Enter the parking area from Beam St. Go left down the hill. Stay left of cones and follow the drive around to the back of the building for meal pick up at the Food Service Entrance.
Chesterton High School - 2125 S. 11th Street
Enter the parking area from 11th Street by the Football Stadium and follow signage to the back of the building for pickup.
- Please pick up meals for all children in the household at one location.
- If you will be picking up meals for a child with food allergies, please contact the Child Nutrition Director, Tammy Watkins, at 219-983-3700 for detailed information.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of a cancellation of activities/programs on a Wednesday due to inclement weather, meal distribution will be conducted the following day, Thursday.
If picking up meals for a child with food allergies, please contact the Child Nutrition Director, Tammy Watkins, at 219-983-3700 for detailed information.
Visit this link to see the Remote Meal Menu with Heating Instructions
NorthShore Health Services
Duneland School Corporation has partnered with NorthShore Health Services to establish a school-based health clinic that will be located in Chesterton Middle School. Please see the attached document for additional information and access to the consent form. Anyone interested in using the school-based clinic for their child will need to have a signed consent form on file. Please return all consent forms to Mrs. Kirchner, CMS school nurse, in the CMS clinic. NorthShore Health Consent Form
CHS Seeking Local Businesses for 2021-2022 Student Internship Program
Chesterton High School is interested in establishing partnerships with Duneland businesses who would be willing to host a CHS student in an internship position for the 2021-2022 school year and beyond. If you have a business or know of any businesses that would like to participate in the internship program, please contact Chris Roof at croof@duneland.k12.in.us or 219-983-3770.
The goal of the CHS Internship Program is to provide students with structured opportunities to understand the relevance between classroom learning and the work environment while participating as productive employees/volunteers in a company or organization. These internship opportunities allow students to explore areas of personal and career interests, acquire the skills necessary to be successful employees, and to formulate goals and plans for their futures.
Help prepare CHS students for life after high school while they are still in high school
For more info view the CHS Internship FlyerCelebrate Your Favorite Duneland School Teacher- Teachers of Excellence
Kenneth J. Allen Law Group supports Northwest Indiana teachers who go above and beyond for their students and honors them for their outstanding contributions to education. To learn more about the educators who are Teachers of Excellence or if you know of someone who should be recognized as a Teacher of Excellence, please nominate him or her by following this link.
Summer Camp at Sunset Hill
Hoping to get out in the fresh air and do something fun this summer? Read more about Porter County Parks and Recreation's Camp Funset at Sunset Hill Farm Park. The Camp Funset application is available on their website.