The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 1, Number 20: February 23, 2020
CMS Science Olympiad Teams Compete at Jacksonville State and UAB
Pete Powell and Levi Leslie finished in first place in the Aerodynamics competition.
Levi Leslie and Clayton Blackstock finished in fourth place in the Crash Landing competition.
Reed Hollis and Samuel Chafin finished in third place in the Deep Blue Sea competition.
Mrs. Rae Adcock, sponsor of the CMS 7th and 8th Grade Science Olympiad Team, led her team to their Regional Tournament yesterday at UAB. Sydni Jean and Clara Parker finished in 2nd place in the Meteorology competition.
Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the tournaments! We are proud of you!!!
5th and 6th Grade Science Olympiad
Get Spruced Up for Spring Picture Day
There will also be team pictures made on Monday, February 24th beginning at 2:30. We will take the golf team and the track team pictures here at the school. Weather permitting, we will take the baseball team pictures on the field at CMS after school prior to the game.
Students Wrap Up Online Course Selection at Corner Middle
To reiterate a few points that we shared with parents at CMS Connects a couple of weeks back:
1. Your Chalkable Home Portal passwords have changed. We were required to do this so that your student could complete the process. The passwords were reset to cms__________ (insert the student's lunch number into the blank). If you have problems accessing the database, please contact the school's office.
2. Preliminary recommendations for advanced English or accelerated math have been made by the teachers using the rubric we shared, however, we will use end-of-year Scantron Performance Series data to make final recommendations.
As noted last week, please check the next several issues of The Weekly Buzz for updated information including fee sheet, summer registration dates, and dates for residence verification.
Spring Immunization Clinic to Be Held at CMS on February 25th
The Jefferson County Board of Education is working to assist families of fifth grade students or sixth grade students who need their Tdap (or other) immunizations as required before entering sixth grade in the fall. If you would like your child to participate in the Healthy Heroes spring immunization clinics here at Corner Middle School, please complete the form attached below and return it to the nurse by the end of the day on Monday, February 24th. Some students have already turned in their forms to the nurse. The clinic will be held mid-day here at the school on February 25th by the Jefferson County Health Department. Please contact Nurse Alisha Comer if you have any questions.
Second Semester Dates of Importance
Attendance Matters Update Through February
We continue our look at schoolwide attendance at CMS. We can NEVER UNDERSTATE the importance of school attendance.
The state of Alabama defines a student as "chronically absent" when he or she has 18 or more absences. Moving into the second semester, we adjust the threshold for being AT-RISK to anyone with nine or more absences. You may notice the large number of tardies to school and check-outs from school which are as concerning.
Letters have gone out describing the referral process to the Jefferson County Family Court's Early Warning process for those who fall into the at-risk column. Families, please have your students at school at school and on-time each day!
Corner Middle School Baseball & Softball Open Seasons on Road
Baseball
Corner Middle School defeated Hueytown Middle School on the road 19-7 on Monday. CMS traveled to East Limestone where they defeated the Indians in game one of a double header yesterday 9-6. In the second game, the Yellow Jackets shut down their opponent, defeating ELMS 12-0.
Softball
CMS opened the season with a victory over Berry Middle School 6-5 in game one of the Bragg Tournament on Saturday. In game two, the Lady Jackets failed to rally, losing to McAdory 7-5. The team rebounded against Homewood Middle School in game 3 shutting out the Patriots 6-0. Next up for CMS in their final game of the day was Hewitt-Trussville Middle School. The Huskies defeated the Lady Jackets 4-0.
See the CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK below for opportunities to catch the teams in action this week! Come out and support your Yellow Jackets!!!
Football Parent Meeting for 8th Graders Planning to Play at CHS in the Fall
- What is required for the student-athlete to participate
- Spring, summer, and fall schedules
- Player fees and fundraisers
- Parent/guardian Participation
The coaching staff and the booster club looks forward to seeing you there!
Quote of the Week . . .
--Malcolm Forbes--
Video of the Week . . .
Calendar for the Week
CMS Cheer Tryout Clinic
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
Color Guard Clinic at CHS
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner High School, Warrior Jasper Road, Dora, AL, USA
CMS Organization Practices
Future Problem Solvers Practice with Mrs. J. Harris
CMS Drama Club Practice with Mrs. Burgos
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Golf Practice
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 03:30 PM
Horse Creek Golf, Highway 78, Dora, AL, USA
North Jefferson at CMS Baseball
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 04:30 PM
Corner High School, Warrior Jasper Road, Dora, AL, USA
CMS Softball at McAdory
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 05:00 PM
McAdory Middle School, Yellow Jacket Boulevard, McCalla, AL, USA
Spring Picture Day
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 08:15 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Organization Practice
CMS Band MPA Dress Rehearsal with Mrs. Saunders 3:00
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Debate at Samford University
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 03:00 PM
Samford University, Lakeshore Drive, Homewood, AL, USA
CMS Golf Practice
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 03:30 PM
Horse Creek Golf, Highway 78, Dora, AL, USA
CHS Tennis at Altamont
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 03:30 PM
Altamont School LLC, Altamont Road South, Birmingham, AL, USA
CMS Baseball at Rudd Middle School
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 04:30 PM
Pinson Valley High School, Alabama 75, Pinson, AL, USA
First Priority in the Library
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Softball at Bragg
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020, 05:00 PM
Gardendale High School, Main Street, Gardendale, AL, USA
CMS Organization Practices
5th/6th Grade Science Olympiad with Mrs. Wills 7:30
CMS Robotics (5/6) with Mrs. Wiley 3:00
CMS Drama Club with Mrs. Burgos 3:00
CMS Band MPA Dress Rehearsal with Mrs. Saunders 3:00
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Cheer Tryouts
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Softball at Lupton Jr. High School
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 05:00 PM
Lupton Jr High School Lunch Room, Prospect Road, Nauvoo, AL, USA
CMS Robotics at State Robotics Tournament
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 12:00 PM
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
FCCLA presents the Corner Coffee House
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 02:30 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Baseball at Clay-Chalkville Middle School
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 05:00 PM
Clay-Chalkville Middle School, Trussville Clay Road, Trussville, AL, USA
Corner Middle School
The mission of Corner Middle School is to serve our community of learners by:
· Utilizing highly-effective instruction and a challenging curriculum.
· Meeting the needs of diverse learners in order to prepare them for college and entry into the work force.
· 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
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