The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 3, Number 2: August 1, 2021
It's Back-to-School Week for Jefcoed Teachers
Registration News for CMS Families
Please park and enter the building at the door closest to the baseball field. The schedule for registration is below:
- Families whose last names begin with J-K-L-M 8:30 - 9:30
- Families whose last names begin with N-O-P 9:30 - 10:30
- Families whose last names begin with Q-R-S 10:30 - 11:30
- LUNCH BREAK 11:30 - 12:30
- Families whose last names begin with E-F-G-H-I 12:30 - 1:30
- Families whose last names begin with W-X-Y-Z 1:30 - 2:30
- Families whose last names begin with T-U-V 2:30 - 3:30
- Families whose last names begin with A-B-C-D 3:30 - 4:30
A copy of the original summer registration letter is attached below.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOUR ONLINE REGISTRATION, IT WILL HAMPER YOUR ABILITY TO GO THROUGH ON-SITE REGISTRATION QUICKLY. YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE CAFETERIA TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION. COMPUTERS AND FACULTY ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE. SNAP CODES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT HAVE THEM.
If you have done your online registration, but you have not uploaded your residency information, please bring it and the office staff will handle that for you as you begin the registration process. We look forward to seeing you this week at Summer Registration 2021!
Fee Sheet Approved for the 2021-2022 School Year at CMS
Please note that families may purchase a student Annual Athletic Pass that will get the student into ALL Corner Middle School HOME athletic events. Regular admission to home athletic events has increased to $5.00 per person across the district. Students currently enrolled at Bagley Elementary, West Jefferson Elementary, and Corner High School are also eligible to purchase this money-saving annual pass for $25.00. To reiterate . . . the pass is only good for home events at CMS. The last day to purchase this annual pass is August 23, 2021.
When paying fees, you will need to put the driver's license number of the check issuer on the check. If you are registering a student for someone else, please remember to ask them to do this before coming to the school. We look forward to seeing you this week at Summer Registration 2021!
Community Invited to Annual Community Prayer Walk
New Student Enrollment at CMS Open for the 2021-2022 School Year
NEW STUDENTS
- New students will be registered using a DIFFERENT link from returning students.
- No snapcode is needed for new students.
- Access the link for registration for NEW STUDENTS by clicking on the hyperlinked text below.
- All information will be able to be uploaded via the online portal. This includes items required for residence verification and new student documents (birth certificate and immunization). Parents choosing not to upload documents through the online process will be able to present them to the local school.
- The local school will verify documents submitted for residence verification and new student documents.
- Registration is not completed until both the online registration process has been completed AND residence and new student documents have been verified.
Items Required for Residence Verification in Jefferson County Schools
Single Party Residence
- Current Lease or Deed
- 2 Current Utility Bills (Power, Water or Gas)
- Parent/Guardian Picture ID
- Birth Certificate
- Current Alabama Immunization Form
- Second Party Residency (Any person unable to produce residence documentation, as listed above, may prove residence as instructed below.)
- Provide the local school with the documents below.
- Property Owner
- Copy of Lease or Deed - If the property is leased, the parent of the student is required to be added to the lease
- 2 Current Utility Bills (Power, Water or Gas)
- The local school administrator will provide you with the information needed to complete your 2nd party residence requirements.
- Parent of Student
- 2 Proofs of Residence (Acceptable items include: Car Insurance, Bank Statement, Medical Bills, Current Pay Stub, Car Tag Receipt, Proof of Medicaid or Health Insurance)
Online Registration Information Sent Home for Students Returning to CMS for the 2021-2022 School Year
Snapcodes were both emailed and mailed to the address on fined to all students in grades 5-8. Lindy Hallmark, registrar at Corner Middle School, has several reminders for families of returning students:
1. Parents/Guardians must either upload their 3 proofs of residency and driver's license in Power School , bring a copy to the office, or email all 3 documents to Lindy Hallmark at lhallmark@jefcoed.com. Please include your student's nams when emailing.
2. If Power School registration is not completed by August 3rd, you will not be able to proceed with registration on August 3rd.
3. Corner Middle School strongly encourages you to attend in-person registration on August 3rd. After August 3rd registration will take place in the office. Students who are not registered by the first day of school (August 10th) will register in the office on the first day of school. Lockers will be issued on a first come, first served basis.
4. Anyone having issues with the Power School process may get help in the office from 8:00 - 11:00 and 1:00 - 3:00.
5. Corner Middle School strongly encourages families not to wait until the last minute to complete online registration for returning students.
Opening of School Needs Assessment Survey Open for CMS Families
Back-to-School Night / Locker Decoration Day to be Held at CMS (Updated)
Teachers at each grade level will meet in two sessions with CMS families in designated locations that evening. This will allow families with more than one student to meet the teachers and receive information for the new year. More information will be sent out in a Weekly Buzz Update on Wednesday.
Families will also have the opportunity to bring school supplies prior to the opening day on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 1:00-5:00 as we open the school doors for Locker Decoration Day. More information on this event will be released next Sunday. Please make plans to attend. We look forward to seeing you at these events!
Calendar for the Week of August 2, 2021 - August 8, 2021
Monday, August 2, 2021
- New Teacher Orientation
- Corner High School Summer Registration
- Principals Meeting at Warrior Elementary School
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
- New Teacher Orientation
- On-Site Registration for CMS Students 8:30 -4:30
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
- Teacher Work Day at CMS
Thursday, August 5, 2021
- Local School PD Day at CMS
- Back-to-School Night at CMS 5:00 - 7:00
Friday, August 6, 2021
- District Professional Learning Day (To Be Announced)
- AEA Visit to CMS
- SREB Visit to CMS
- Bethel Baptist Church Serve Day (TBD)
Saturday, August 7, 2021
- Bethel Baptist Church Serve Day (TBD)
Sunday, August 8, 2021
- Enjoy Your Day Worshipping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!
- Locker Decoration Day - 1:00-5:00
- Community Prayer Walk 3:15-3:45
Looking Ahead to Important Back-to-School Dates
August 2-3, 2021. New Teacher Orientation
August 3, 2021. Summer Registration in the MAIN BUILDING 8:30 - 4:30
August 4, 2021. Teacher Work Day
August 5, 2021. Jefcoed Professional Development Day
August 5, 2021. Back-to-School Night at CMS 5:00 - 7:00
August 6, 2021. Jefcoed Professional Development Day
August 8, 2021. Locker Decoration Day at CMS 1:00 - 5:00
August 8, 2021. Community Prayer Walk 3:15
August 9, 2021. Teacher Work Day
August 9, 2021. Bagley Elementary Meet the Teacher Day
August 10, 2021. First Day of School for Students at CMS
August 17, 2021. School Picture Day
August 19, 2021. CMS Connects for 5th Grade Families in Competition Gym 6:30
August 24, 2021. West Blocton at CMS Football 5:00
August 30, 2021. North Jefferson and Minor at CMS Volleyball 4:30
August 30, 2021. CMS Football at Odenville 5:00
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
Facebook: facebook.com/CornerMS
Twitter: @CornerMiddle