The Colonel's Bulletin - 05.18.2023
News for CWMS Students and Parents
Important Dates
- May 19 - 8th Grade Yard Sign Pick-up
- May 23 - 8th Grade Celebration and Class Photo
- May 24 - Honor's Night - 6:00pm
- May 26 - Last Student Day
- June 2 - Final Grades posted in RDS
- Jun 5 - Summer Learning Session begins
- Aug 10 - Parent Night - 6:00pm (All parents)
- Aug 10 - 6th Grade Bulldog Rush - 8:00am - 11:00am
- Aug 11 - 7th Grade Bulldog Rush - 8:00am - 10:00am
- Aug 11 - 8th Grade Bulldog Rush - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Aug 16 - 1st Day of School for Students
- Aug 17 - Open House (Meet the Teacher Night) - 6:00pm
Please look for Athletic News in separate email communications and on our website.
Taft Middle School Parent Bulletin (Bulldog Broadcast)
8th Grade Class Photo and Celebration
Tuesday, May 23rd
Our 8th Grade Celebration has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd! We have a full afternoon of outdoor and indoor activities scheduled for our 8th grade students. The class photo will also take place on the morning of the 23rd. We look forward to this day to celebrate with our 8th grade students before their new beginnings at CPHS.
8th Grade - Chromebook Exchange
Option 1 – August 8, 2023 – 9th Grade Drive Through – Chromebook Exchange
If you have your Chromebook from Taft or Wheeler Middle School, please bring the Chromebook, along with the charger, to the Drive Through at the CPHS bus lot (north side of the building off of Burrell Drive) from 9:00am until 12:00pm. You will then receive your new Chromebook and charger after dropping off your old Chromebook/Charger.
Options 2 & 3 – August 9, 2023 – 9th Grade Drive Through – Chromebook Exchange
If you have your Chromebook from Taft or Wheeler Middle School, please bring the Chromebook, along with the charger, to the Drive Through at the CPHS bus lot (north side of the building off of Burrell Drive) from 11:00am until 2:00pm or from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. You will then receive your new Chromebook and charger after dropping off your old Chromebook and charger.
Yearbook Distribution
The 2022-2023 Yearbooks will be distributed starting next Monday, May 22nd. Students who pre-ordered a book, will be able to pick them up during their lunch times. There MAY be limited quantities of the yearbook for those students who did not pre-order a book. If there are any extra yearbooks, they will be available for purchase ($40.00 cash). Lists of the students who pre-ordered a book are available in the Advisory Classes.
Medication Pick-up - Clinic
Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication by the end of the school year. Because of safety concerns, no medication will be sent home with a student. After the last day of school, medication pick up times are as follows:
Tuesday, May 30th – 8:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday, May 31st – 8:00am – 2:00pm
All medication not picked up will be discarded. Please contact Nurse Gorski or Nurse McCarthy if you have further questions at (219) 663-2173.
Lost and Found - Main Office
There are many Lost and Found items in our Main Office. These items consist of many clothing items, water bottles, etc. These items will be donated at the end of the school year if not claimed before then.
Guidance Department News
Honors Awards Night - May 24th
21st Century Scholars Program
The 21st Century Scholars Program allows income eligible Indiana students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana College or University after they graduate from high school. In order to be considered for this program, applications must be completed by June 30th of the student’s 8th grade year. Please select this link for more information or contact our Guidance Department for further information. https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/
Summer Learning Opportunities still Available
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
Broadcast Video
https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=MzkzODI0Y2U0OGRhZDI2MzcyZGU0ZmI4YzdmNjkwMzc
Summer Clubs and Camps
Wheeler Bulldogs of the Month - 2022/2023
(Not all students present for picture.)
District News & Updates
CPCSC - Communication Tools
PowerSchool replaces RDS. Buzz will continue to be our learning management system and ParentSquare will be our mass communication tool. For clarification on our different platforms and tools, see our family communications guide.
Registration
CPCSC Now Hiring!
We currently have several openings within the CPCSC found on the following link: https://intranet.cps.k12.in.us/rdsonlineapp/.
Construction Update
Please follow this link for a 'drone' view of Colonel Wheeler Middle School as of 2.25.2023: https://seekbeak.com/v/GEjEW9rQ1Qv
We update our website monthly with details on the progress of each building, along with pictures and videos. This information can be found on the Capital Improvement Projects page.
2023 Redistricting
Fireside Chat with Principal Rodriguez
Testing
NWEA, ILEARN, class assessments….. Testing season has come to a close and our school has done a very nice job of focusing on these important steps as a school. Tests can be stressful, discouraging and even difficult. Your preparation for tests is important so you can have confidence in doing well on tests. Like school, life will test you. Not paper and pencil or electronic type tests, but challenges in life that will be difficult, stressful, and discouraging. How ready are you for them? These life challenges will test your grit, grace, and patience. While it would be unhealthy to plan for all of the possible struggles you may or may not experience later in life, it certainly IS healthy to have an open mind and remain positive in all situations. You can have the perspective that everything is always going to be alright, and it will, but it depends on your positive approach to all situations. Find the good even when things are difficult.
As always, let's make it a great day to be a Bulldog!
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
David C. Vode, Asst. Principal
Misty Scheuneman, Asst. Principal
Website: wheeler.cps.k12.in.us
Location: 401 West Joliet Street, Crown Point, IN, USA
Phone: 219-663-2173
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wheelercpcsc