Challenger Middle School Mission
To provide an exemplary education that develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills which inspire our students to challenge their minds and charge their spirits.
Principal's Corner
Hello to all Challenger Chargers & Families!
I hope this message finds you well. It is with great pleasure that I write to you today, just over a month into the new school year. I am thrilled to see the enthusiasm and dedication that our students have displayed to make our start of year successful and enjoyable.
In these past few weeks, our school has come alive with the energy of learning, creativity, and growth. It has been heartening to witness our students immerse themselves in their classes, participate actively in extracurricular activities, and build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.
We are nearing the halfway point for Quarter 1, which means Interim Reports will be available very soon. Q1 Interims will be posted on students FOCUS portal accounts on Wednesday, September 13th. We are so very proud of the students at Challenger Middle and their academic growth. If you see that your student is underperforming please feel free to call the school to schedule an appointment with his/her teachers. Student success - emotionally, physically and academically are our first priority.
Kindly,
Stacia Winfree
Principal – Challenger Middle
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Interim Reports!Interim Reports will be posted on student FOCUS portal accounts Wednesday, September 13th. Please take time to review your student's grades with them and reach out to their teachers if you have any questions. | Picture Day!Picture Day will be Thursday, September 7th!!! Forms were sent home with students at the end of August. You can also purchase easily online by going to mylifetouch.com and entering our school code: EVT7M9FFK | Report Cards!LOOKING AHEAD: Q1 Report Cards will be finalized on October 16, 2023, and will be available to parents through Focus starting October 19, 2023. |
Interim Reports!
Interim Reports will be posted on student FOCUS portal accounts Wednesday, September 13th. Please take time to review your student's grades with them and reach out to their teachers if you have any questions.
Picture Day!
Picture Day will be Thursday, September 7th!!! Forms were sent home with students at the end of August. You can also purchase easily online by going to mylifetouch.com and entering our school code: EVT7M9FFK
Report Cards!
LOOKING AHEAD:
Q1 Report Cards will be finalized on October 16, 2023, and will be available to parents through Focus starting October 19, 2023.
Thank you!
Challenger would like to extend a very big thank you to Bob Evans Restaurant on Pine Island and Panera on Pine Island!
Thank you for your generosity in donating breakfast for our teachers. Bob Evans was very generous in providing Biscuits and gravy, while Panera was generous in providing bagels, cream cheese, and coffee. Thank you very much to Jill from Bob Evans and Neil from Panera!
2023-2024 Golden Apple Nominations!
Each year the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools honors six amazing Lee County educators at the annual Golden Apple Recognition Banquet in the Spring. Please take a minute and use the form below to nominate an outstanding teacher who has impacted you or your child's life!
Instructions:
- Click the button below to go to the website
- Click "Register" in the top right corner
- Create your profile
- Click the dropdown and select "Golden Apple Nominations", then click "Create"
- Complete the form with the correct information
- Click "Submit as FINAL" to record your response
ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Jr. Thespian District Festival Auditions
Students auditioning for the Jr Thespian District Individual Event Festival:
Prepare a memorized acting or musical theatre selection from a published play or musical. Students that are selected from the audition will need to be available for the festival held at NFMAA on Saturday, November 11th from 8 am-4 pm.
If selected there will be a registration fee.
Please email Mrs. Leonard with any questions.
Jr. Thespian Drama Club
The next Jr. Thespian Drama Club Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 5th from 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm.
Location: 2-116
Contact Ms. Leonard for further details.
Science Olympiad Club
The first Science Olympiad Club meeting will be held on:
Wednesday, September 6th from 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: room 1-226
What Is Science Olympiad?
Science Olympiad is a competition for students. Teams are comprised of up to 15 students. Teams compete in different events that are rooted in mathematics, physics, chemistry, earth and space science, biology, and engineering. Students engage in hands-on, interactive, and inquiry-based activities that are lab-based, research-based, or design and construct a device to test at competitions.
Students can see Mr. Ernst for permission forms.
Student Council
The first Student Council Club meeting will be held on:
Tuesday, September 12th from 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Location: room 1-243
Students can see Ms. Spero for permission forms and more information about Student Council.
SPORTS UPDATE!
ATTENTION!
Starting this school year (2023-2024), all middle school students participating in any sport are required to receive a health exam (also known as a physical) from their healthcare provider and submit a completed medical evaluation form to the school before the tryouts of whichever sport they are participating in.
Click the link below for the form you will need to have completed. YOU MUST USE THIS SPECIFIC FORM. NO OTHER FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Cross Country 👟
CROSS COUNTRY (XC) SIGN-UPS BEGIN TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 5
Students will meet in the gym at dismissal. On the first day of the sport, students will receive information about what is needed to continue. Intramural and insurance information must be signed and returned prior to practice. Along with the intramural form, students must also submit a current medical evaluation form and an after-school activity form. These forms will go home the first day of sign ups. The day of sign ups, please have a ride by 5:00 pm, or approval and registration to go to After Care.
Contact Ms. Sierocinski, the school athletic director at bethanyas@leeschools.net with any questions or concerns.
PTO/SAC
PTO/SAC will be held in person this school year, with an optional Microsoft Teams link, which can be found on the school's website. The meeting occurs every second Thursday of the month.
Our very first PTO/SAC meeting will take place on Thursday, September 14th in the Media Center
Fortify FL
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and schools.
To visit this website go to getfortifyfl.com
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