The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 3, Number 34: April 3, 2022
Welcome Back to Students, Faculty, and Staff!!!

ACAP Summative Testing Begins at CMS This Week
- April 4 - April 8: Small-Group Testing
- April 12 and April 14: 5th Grade Testing
- April 12 - April 14: 6th Grade Testing
- April 18 and April 20: 7th Grade Testing
- April 18 - April 20: 8th Grade Testing
- April 25 - April 28: Make-Up Testing
CMS Families, it is very important that your student is at school on his or her testing date. Please help us complete the state testing by having your student at school during the testing period and on time for school each day. Testing is all online. Your student will need to charge his/her Chromebook each night before the scheduled tests AND bring it and the charger to school the day of testing.
Your student will be provided all supplemental resources (headphones, reference sheets, calculators - where applicable - and reference sheets). Your student may bring a book to read once he or she has completed the assessment each session. Your student may not have any digital device in the testing room (cell phone, Apple Watch, internet accessible devices, etc.) other than the Chromebook. If you have any questions about state testing, please contact the school. Thank you so much for your assistance!
Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week

Celebrating National Library Week and Librarian Day

Re-Considering the Free and Reduced Lunch Application
The Washington Post discusses the changes ahead in a recent article that can be found at this link:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/03/07/school-nutrition-program-covid-waivers/
We are placing the link for free and reduced lunches for the 2021-2022 school year below. Why? Many families may have chosen not to complete the form because they were aware the breakfast and lunch programs would be free to their students this year. As we approach the new year, if your student has been eligible before , but you did not complete the form this year, it has been recommended that you do it now. Your student will be in a must pay status until the new application is completed, reviewed, and approved in the fall. If you are approved during this school year, you will have a 30-day "grace period" once the school year opens that would cover your child/children.
In addition, families who believe they may not have qualified pre-pandemic are also encouraged to apply. So many things have changed in the past two years. It is important to assure that your child has access to healthy and nutritious food daily during each school day. The application process is secure and confidential. If you have already completed the link for this year, you do not have to re-apply. You will only need to re-apply when the registration portal opens for the next school year. Also, if you are directly certified, you will not have to apply. The link is below, thank you for your consideration!
https://family.titank12.com/application/new?identifier=TSFPFC
Transfer Applications to Jefcoed Schools for 2022-2023 School Year Now Available
Complete this form to apply to attend a school outside your district or attendance zone. To be approved, applications must meet criteria established by federal court order. Information on transfer guidelines is available in the Student and Parent Handbook. No late applications will be considered. For questions about the transfer process or the application, please contact Student Services at 205-379-2165.
The link to which a family may submit their application is below.
CMS Robotics Working to Raise Funds to Send Teams to Worlds in Dallas
In order to raise the necessary funds for registration, travel, lodging, and meals for the VEX Robotics World Championship competition in Dallas, Texas, the CMS Robotics Team, their coaches, and their families are conducting a series of fund raisers over the next several weeks.
The coaches are sponsoring a Kona Ice fund raiser for the teams at the school over the next month. From Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Wiley:
We will have a Kona Ice Day the following days for 5/6 grade
April 13th - April 27th
Fifth grade will come out from 2:00-2:30
Sixth grade will come out from 2:30-end of day
We will have a Kona Ice Day the following days for 7/8 grade
April 6 - April 20th
Seventh grade will come out from 2:00-2:30
Eighth grade will come out from 2:30-end of day
Prices:
Klassic $3.00 King $4.00 Kolor Changing $5.00 Kowabunga $6.00
Cash Only
Yearbook Photos Needed
- 7th Grade Boys Basketball
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Newcomb
- Baseball
- Softball
- Wrestling
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Dance Team
- First Priority
- Organizations (Debate, Science Olympiad, Math Team, Future Problem Solvers, Student Council, etc.)
- Field Trips
To share your pictures for use in this year's yearbook, go to www.HJeShare.com. Put in the school code: CMS492. This will allow you to upload the photos. Thank you, so much for sharing your pictures that will help us embed those memories for a lifetime!
CMS Calendar for the Week of March 21, 2022 - March 27, 2022 and Spring Break
Monday, April 4, 2022
- ACAP Summative - Small Groups Begin
- MEDC 8:30
- CMS Robotics Practice 3:00
- CMS Cheerleading Practice 3:00
- Yearbook Design Staff Meeting 3:15
- CHS Golf at Jefferson County Tournament at Woodard 3:30
- North Jefferson at CMS Baseball 4:30/6:30
- CHS Baseball at Hueytown 4:30/6:30
- Hueytown at CMS Softball 5:00
- CHS Softball at Hayden 5:00
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
- National Library Media Specialist Day
- ACAP Summative - Small Group Testing
- AHSAA Principals and Athletic Directors Conference - Montgomery
- 7th and 8th Group PST Meetings
- Principals' Finance Meeting at COB 9:00
- Yearbook Design Staff Meeting 3:15
- CMS Golf at Frank House Golf Course 3:30
- CHS Golf at Musgrove Course 3:30
- CHS Tennis at Jefferson County Tennis Tournament 3:30
- CHS Track at Corner High School Meet 3:30
- McAdory at CHS Baseball 4:30/6:00 (Senior Night)
- CMS Softball at Rudd 5:00
- Cordova at CHS Softball 5:00
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
- NO JACKET PERIOD TODAY - REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
- ACAP Summative - Small Group Testing
- AHSAA Principals and Athletic Directors Conference - Montgomery
- First Priority in Library 7:30
- Principals' Unit Meeting at COB 9:30
- NO SEVERE WEATHER DRILL TODAY AT 10:00 DUE TO TESTING. DO NOT MOVE.
- Kona Ice for Robotics at 2:30
- CMS Cheerleading Practice 3:00
- Yearbook Design Staff Meeting 3:15
- ACAP Summative Testing Training 3:20/PBIS Leadership Team Check-in to Follow
- CMS Cheerleading Practice 3:00
- CMS Softball at Sumiton 3:30
- CHS Baseball at Mortimer Jordan 3:30
- CHS Tennis at Jefferson County Tennis Tournament 3:30
Thursday, April 7, 2022
- ACAP Summative - Small Group Testing
- 5th and 6th Grade PST Meetings
- Yearbook Design Staff Meeting 3:15
- CMS Golf at Roebuck Course 3:30
- CHS Golf at Jasper at Musgrove 3:30
- CHS Tennis at Jefferson County Tennis Tournament 3:30
- CMS Track at Center Point Meet 3:30
- CHS Student Council Interest Meeting via Webex 4:00
- CHS Baseball at Center Point 4:30/6:30
- Maddox at CMS Baseball 4:30/6:30
- Center Point at CHS Softball 5:00
Friday, April 8, 2022
- ACAP Summative - Small Group Testing
- Monthly Birthday Celebration in Library
- CMS Softball at Brookwood Tournament
- CHS Tennis at Jefferson County Tennis Tournament 3:30
- CMS Baseball at North Jefferson 4:30
- CHS Baseball at Jasper 4:30/6:30
- CHS Softball at Sumiton Christian Tournament
Saturday, April 9, 2022
- CHS Mats and Bats Golf Tournament at Horse Creek Golf Course
- Leeds at CMS Baseball 10:00
- CHS Track at Falkville Invitational
- CMS Softball at Brookwood Tournament
- CHS Softball at Sumiton Christian Tournament
- CHS Tennis at Jefferson County Tennis Tournament
Sunday, April 10, 2022
- Enjoy Your Day Worshiping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!

Looking Ahead to Important School Dates
Monday, April 11, 2022 CMS at Jefcoed 6th Grade Track Meet 9:00
Monday, April 11, 2022 Homewood and Clay-Chalkville at CMS Baseball 4:30/6:30
Monday, April 11, 2022 Cold Springs and Sumiton at CMS Softball 5:00/6:30
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 CMS Softball at Oak Grove 5:00
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 CMS at Jefcoed 5th Grade Track Meet 9:00
Thursday, April 14, 2022 CMS Track at Corner High School Meet 3:30
Friday, April 15, 2022 CMS Softball Hosts Jefcoed Middle School Softball Championship
Saturday, April 16, 2022 CMS Softball Hosts Jefcoed Middle School Softball Championship
Sunday, April 17, 2022 Easter Sunday
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 CMS Track at Jefferson County Track Meet at Center Point High
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 FBLA State Conference in Mobile
Thursday, April 21, 2022 FBLA State Conference in Mobile
Friday, April 22, 2022 8th Grade Athletic Physicals with CHS at Gardendale High 8:30
Monday, April 25, 2022 CMS Spring Football Begins for Grades 6 and 7.
Monday, April 25, 2022 CMS Volleyball Tryouts Begin
Thursday, April 28, 2022 Jefcoed Board Meeting
Thursday, April 28, 2022 Jefferson County Honor Band at Gardendale High School
Friday, April 29, 2022 Jefferson County Honor Band at Gardendale High School
Monday, May 2, 2022 CMS Softball Tryouts Begin
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 CMS Band Spring Band Concert at CHS
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 CMS Girls Basketball Tryouts Begin
Thursday, May 5, 2022 Jefcoed Board Meeting
Thursday, May 5, 2022 CHS Band Spring Band Concert at CHS
Saturday, May 7, 2022 CHS Alumni Banquet at CHS
Sunday, May 8, 2022 Mother's Day
Monday, May 8-13, 2022 CMS Robotics at VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas
Monday, May 9, 2022 CMS Boys Basketball Tryouts Begin
Wednesday, May 10, 2022 8th Grade Takes Pre-ACT at CMS
Thursday, May 11, 2022 End-of-Year Jefcoed CILT Meeting at CMS
Monday May 16, 2022 CHS Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 8th Grade Pre-ACT Review
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 CMS PBIS Field Trip Day
Friday, May 20, 2022 8th Grade Awards Day 1:00
Sunday, May 22, 2022 CHS Bowling Tryouts
Monday, May 23, 2022 5th Grade Awards Day 8:30
Monday, May 23, 2022 6th Grade Awards Day 9:45
Monday, May 23, 2022 7th Grade Awards Day 11:00
Monday, May 23, 2022 CHS Graduation 7:00
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Primary Election in Competition Gym
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Last Day for Students
Friday, May 27, 2022 Teacher Work Day
Monday, May 30, 2022 Memorial Day - School Offices Closed
Corner Middle School
Our Mission
Corner Middle School is committed to empowering our students as they build a foundation for college, career, and community success in a nurturing environment.
Our Vision
Our vision at Corner Middle School is to ensure our students are academically, emotionally, and socially prepared for challenges they may encounter in the next phases of their lives.
Our Beliefs
Corner Middle School believes we will accomplish our Mission and Vision in serving our community of learners by:
- Loving, encouraging, and inspiring our students and each other in our daily interactions.
- Utilizing highly-effective instruction and a challenging curriculum.
- Meeting the needs of diverse learners in order to prepare them for college and entry into a career pathway.
- Partnering with the community.
- Cultivating student leaders.
- Integrating technology into all areas of learning.