CHMS Parent Newsletter
September 25, 2022
Mission & Vision
The VISION of Chapel Hill Middle School is to promote teacher empowerment, involve parents and the community in the school's success and equip students with the academic instruction, social and emotional development and character education necessary for their future endeavors.
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Principal’s Corner
Greetings Panther Family,
As we continue throughout this school year, your support is greatly appreciated. Parents, please speak with your scholar about their behavior at school, staying focused on their academics, and school safety.
Parents please support CHMS in keep all students safe while in the building. Please converse with your child about the importance of school safety and appropriate behavior.
• Students should not let anyone into our school at any time.
• If students see someone in a school who they do not know, and that person does not have a visitor’s badge or DCSD ID, they should report this immediately to a teacher or adult.
• Do not prop doors open. If someone props a door open – even with the smallest rock and best intention – it puts our entire building at risk of being unsafe.
• We ask all students and staff to close any doors that may be propped open and to report this immediately.
• If you see something, say something. It takes everyone working together to keep our schools safe.
Safety Protocols for Visitors
During school hours, doors are not to be propped open. Staff, students, and families are reminded to shut doors behind them. The front office staff have been asked to follow specific procedures before admitting anyone into the building. We want to remind you of the procedures we follow when visitors come to the school:
• The front door is the only entrance point for all visitors.
• Please ring the doorbell and investigate the camera.
• Be prepared to state your name, your child’s name, and your purpose for visiting.
• All visitors must walk directly to the appointed area with a valid photo ID and sign in.
• A visitor’s sticker will be given to visitors following the above procedures and must be worn and prominently visible.
• Any visitor in the school without a visitor sticker will be escorted directly to the front office by a staff member.
• If you are signing out your child, we also check your ID.
• We also ask that visitors not hold doors open for other visitors.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Ayana Smith | Principal
Title I Stakeholders Meeting
We will have our Annual Title I Stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM via TEAMS. Please refer to our website to access TEAMS link.
Homecoming 2022
Homecoming 2022 will take place from September 26 through October 1, 2022. Students can dress in theme with appropriate clothing. No ripped/ distressed jeans or inappropriate clothing is allowed.
CHMS will host a Sneakerball on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm(Homecoming Dance). Tickets will go on sale from September 26 through September 29, 2022 for $5.00 (cash only).
Coffee & Conversations
Parents, our Principal's Coffee will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM. This event will highlight important news, events, and academic focuses. Please refer to the flyer above to RSVP and for more information.
PSAT
During the 2022-2023 school year, DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will administer the PSAT 8/9 to all 8th grade students, with parental consent.
Additionally, any 6th and 7th grade students that would like to participate in the PSAT 8/9 administration may do so. However, parent(s) must pay the required College Board fee to the local school. Local schools are responsible for the collection process.
DeKalb County School District will pay for all 8th grade students to take the PSAT 8/9. Every 8th Grade Student will take the PSAT8/9 on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Parents and students may prepare for this assessment by visiting the link below: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-8-9-benefits-flyer-students.pdf. This link provides details relative to the benefits of participating in this assessment as well as how the assessment is scored.
Saturday School
chms Donation
Student Data Talks
Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (EMBODI)
The Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. requests your support once again for our EMBODI program, a National Chapter initiative to support young, black males between the ages 11-18. We serve the DeKalb County Schools area primarily. The application deadline has been extended to September 30, 2022.
Application Link: bit.ly/EMBODIapp2022
Chromebook Insurance
Parents, lost or stolen devices are the sole responsibility of the student and parent/guardian. The school will not provide replacement or loaner devices for lost or stolen Chromebooks or chargers.
covid reporting
pbis information
Please click on the above picture to access CHMS PBIS Matrix and Event Calendar.
CHMS Parent Volunteers
PTSA
Parents, we would like for all parents to join PTSA. If you are interested in joining, please click here to join. PTSA dues are $10.00.
CHMS Partnerships
Additional information
chms football
Parents and students, please come out and support our football team this school year. Please refer to the schedule above for game information.
Tickets for all DCSD Revenue Sports can be purchased online. Please click here to purchase game day tickets.
Ayana Smith, Principal
Email: chapelhillms@gmail.com
Website: http://www.chapelhillms.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
Location: 3535 Dogwood Farm Road, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 678-676-8502