The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 4, Number 1: July 4, 2022
The administration, faculty, and staff at Corner Middle School would like to wish our students, their families, and our community a very Happy Independence Day!!!
Message from the Principal . . .
Welcome to the first Weekly Buzz of the 2022-2023 school year! Recently, our school district completed its annual rollover of data in the Power School Student Information System. We now have all of our students' information in our system as our incoming fifth grade from Bagley and seventh grade from West Jefferson are now a part of Corner Middle School's Blackboard Communicate system.
We are one month away from our teachers' return to campus for work days and professional learning days prior to our students' return on Tuesday, August 9th. Between now and then, there is so much that will be going on at CMS. We have already had a full summer of activities for both adults and students. While want want each of you to take full advantage of the remainder of summer vacation, we look forward to being back together next month.
For our incoming families who are new to our school, we will send out The Weekly Buzz -- our digital school newsletter -- each Sunday (or Monday on a holiday weekend) to the email address and text message via cell phone number you put on file when you completed the online registration for your student(s).
In the newsletter you will find news about the goings-on at CMS, information that will help your student navigate his or her week at school, calendars and schedules of weekly and upcoming events, and other information that will help you assist your student find success throughout the school year.
I strongly encourage you to take a moment each weekend to look at the information contained in the newsletter. While all calendar dates are subject to change, ninety percent of the answers to questions we receive on a weekly basis can be found in the Buzz.
Please feel free to provide us feedback on our newsletter and how we can improve it to serve you and your students. My contact information can be found at the bottom of this newsletter. I hope you have a GREAT July!!!
Michael Manning
Principal
Corner Middle School
CMS Students Finish in Top 10 at FBLA National Competition
Incoming eighth grade students, Parker Allums and Bryant Swan participated in the Middle Level competition category Multimedia and Website Design at the state competition in the spring where they finished first and advanced to the national level where they finished 8th in the country in their division.
Both students, who medaled in the competition, enjoyed showcasing their work, trading state pins with schools from across the country, and exploring Chicago. Corner Middle School was the only middle school from our district who participated in the national event. Congratulations, Parker and Bryant and to FBLA sponsor, Anita Wiley! Great work!
CMS Student Competes in International Future Problem Solvers Competition
In his middle school division of 92 competitors, Cade finished in 9th place for his design and presentation of the action plan around the problem provided to students at the competition. In their work, students are encouraged to utilize critical thinking skills to help them adapt to a problem posed by event organizers.
Congratulations to Cade on his outstanding performance and representation of our school and district, and to his Future Problem Solvers sponsor, Jennifer Harris on their work throughout the school year!
NHS Members Asked to Complete Summer Tasks in Preparation for Opening of School
At the end of the school year and into early summer, we received several phone calls and emails regarding the completion of the task below . . .
Please complete the form at the attached link to update your membership information for the 2022-2023 school year. Please complete this task before July 31, 2022. The membership fee of $25.00 must be paid by August 1, 2022. This can be done at registration if you'd like, or you may come by the school during regular summer office hours to make the payment.
Member Information Form Link:
https://forms.gle/kukxSRMuj3mYBiMt9
Please note the following things to assist your student in completing the form:
- Parents and guardians cannot open the form. The student has to complete the form logging in to their jefcoed email address to fill out everything. We are working to develop a sense of responsibility in your student.
- If a parent tried to open it up on a device using a non-jefcoed email account, any future attempt on that device by your student may be blocked due to your cookies having been set. Clear the cookies on your device, and your student should have better luck.
- If your student could use a desktop or laptop or tablet, it would be much better than a phone.
Thank you for your assistance as we get ready to open the school year!
Peer Helper Summer Camp Set for End of July
Supply List for 2022-2023 School Year
Attached below is the supply list for content area classes for the 2022-2023 school year. It can be found below as a picture and a PDF attachment if a family would like to print it out. It is important to note that students should not bring Air Pods, ear buds, or their own listening devices to school this year. We have purchased a head set for students to use in their classrooms when the assignment requires them. Last year, there were several incidents where students lost them, had them taken, or were using them at inappropriate times. You do not have to purchase any listening device for your student.
As we shared with families at the end of the last school year, we did not take up Chromebook cases. Instead, we told families they had three options for the new year. First, their student could re-use the case issued by the school. Second, they could use a protective case they might already have at home. Finally, they could purchase one for their student. We asked our district leaders about doing a Chromebook case fundraiser, but were not given permission to do that. It is important to note that ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A PROTECTIVE CASE FOR THEIR SCHOOL-ISSUED CHROMEBOOKS.
You are more than welcome to bring your supplies to the school at registration on August 1, 2022, when your student is issued his/her locker. In addition, they may bring them on Sunday, August 7, 2022 between 1:00 and 5:00 when we will open the school to allow you and your student to decorate and practice on lockers.
Please feel free to call us at the school at 205-379-3230 if you have any questions.
Fee Sheet To Be Posted on July 10th
CMS Cheerleaders Take Multiple Camp Honors at Auburn University
Congratulations to the Corner Middle School Cheerleaders on their outstanding performance in June as they earned top honors during Cheerleading Camp at Auburn University.
The squad brought home awards for:
- 1st Place in Camp Routine
- 1st Place in Camp Cheer
- 1st Place in Overall Gameday
Bella Wingo & Anna Kate Nail were selected as All-American Cheerleaders by the UCA staff. Four cheerleaders -- Bella Wingo, Ava Claire Payne, Amory Swan, and Anna Kate Nail -- received the “Pin it Forward” award from camp staffers. The ladies also brought home a camp spirit stick, all blue and gold ribbons, and the coveted banana.
Congratulations to the squad and their coaches, Lauren Wakefield and Jennifer Rouse!
Online Registration Reminder for All CMS Students and Families
CMS Families,
This is a reminder that families of ALL students in grades 5-8 MUST COMPLETE the online registration process in Power School prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year. As of today, just over 100 families registration has been started and pushed over for update in our system.
Please remember that SNAP codes will no longer be necessary or required to register. All registration will be done online through the Power School Parent Portal.
The set up information for your student's online registration information can be found at the bottom of his/her end-of-year report card. At Corner Middle School, we sent those to you by email and through the mail by the U.S. Postal Service. If for some reason you are unable to locate that information, please call the school at 205-379-3230 so that we may assist you.
Some simple instructions are below:
Creating a parent portal account
If you are 100% positive you do not have a parent portal account, now is the time to create one! If you already have an account, please do not create a new one as this could cause delays in the registration process.
1.Click Here To Navigate to JEFCOED’s Power School Page
2.Click “Create Account” and follow the instructions.
What if I have a new student?
If your student is new to JEFCOED, please complete the new student registration process currently found on JEFCOED.com.
Support CHS By Taking an Ad or Sponsorship in Fall Program
School Year Calendar for 2022-2023
Attached is a picture and a PDF copy of the 2022-2023 Jefcoed School Year Calendar for your reference and for your use in planning. More information regarding the calendar will be coming home to you this summer.
Summer 2022 Office Hours at Corner Middle School
CMS Calendar for the Week of July 4, 2022 - July 10, 2022
Monday, July 4, 2022
- School Offices Closed – Independence Day
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
- School Offices Open 8:00-3:30
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
- School Offices Open 8:00-3:30
Thursday, July 7, 2022
- School Offices Open 8:00-3:30
- HELP Training at COB
Friday, July 8, 2022
- School Offices Open 8:00-3:30
- HELP Training at COB
Saturday, July 9, 2022
- Enjoy Your Weekend!
- CHS Guard Mini-Camp 8:00-12:00
Sunday, July 10, 2022
- Enjoy Your Day Worshiping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!
Looking Ahead to Important School Dates
In order to assist you with your planning, please make note of the following dates. Remember, however, dates for all events/activities are subject to change due to inclement weather, COVID-19 restrictions, or other events which may force cancellation or re-scheduling.
Monday, July 11, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 CMS Boys Workouts 6:30-9:00
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 CMS Girls Workouts 6:30-10:00
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 CHS Band Leadership Training at GHS 8:00-4:00
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Jefcoed Board Committee Meeting 10:00
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CMS Boys Workouts 6:30-9:00
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Math NIC Work at CMS 8:00-3:00
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CMS Volleyball Play Date
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CHS Volleyball Play Date
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CHS Band Leadership Training at GHS 8:00-4:00
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CHS Football Lineman’s Camp
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Principal Pipeline Mentoring Meeting (Virtual) 4:00
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CMS Boys Workouts 6:30-9:00
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CMS Girls Workouts 6:30-9:00
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Thursday, July 14, 2022 Math NIC Work at CMS 8:00-3:00
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CMS Volleyball Play Date
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CHS Volleyball Play Date
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CHS Band Tune-Up Day/Rookie Camp 9:00-3:00
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CHS Football at Cullman 7-on-7 1:00
Thursday, July 14, 2022 CHS Football Lineman’s Camp
Friday, July 15, 2022 CHS Band Percussion Mini-Camp 8:00-4:00
Friday, July 15, 2022 CMS Gym Floor Refinishing
Monday, July 18, 2022 Locker Pro at CMS
Monday, July 18, 2022 Jefcoed Leadership Summit at Center Point High School
Monday, July 18, 2022 AHSAA Summer Conference and All-Star Week
Monday, July 18, 2022 CMS Dance Team Camp
Monday, July 18, 2022 CMS Band Camp Begins 8:00-4:00
Monday, July 18, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-9:00
Monday, July 18, 2022 CHS Youth Football Camp
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 CMS Girls Workouts 6:30-10:00
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 AHSAA Summer Conference and All-Star Week
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Jefcoed Leadership Summit at Center Point High School
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 PBIS Training for Lead Mentors at Center Point High
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 CMS Dance Team Camp
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 CMS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-9:00
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 CHS Youth Football Camp
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Jefcoed Leadership Summit (Virtual Sessions)
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 ELA NIC Work at CMS 8:00-3:00
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 ALACTE Summer Conference
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 AHSAA Summer Conference and All-Star Week
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 CMS Dance Team Camp
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-9:00
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 CHS Youth Football Camp
Thursday, July 21, 2022 ALACTE Summer Conference
Thursday, July 21, 2022 AHSAA Summer Conference and All-Star Week
Thursday, July 21, 2022 CMS Girls Workouts 6:30-9:00
Thursday, July 21, 2022 ELA NIC Work at CMS 8:00-3:00
Thursday, July 21, 2022 CMS Dance Team Camp
Thursday, July 21, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Thursday, July 21, 2022 CHS Athletic Picture Day 9:00
Friday, July 22, 2022 ALACTE Summer Conference
Friday, July 22, 2022 AHSAA Principal / AD Meeting in Montgomery 8:00
Friday, July 22, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Monday, July 25, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Monday, July 25, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Monday, July 25, 2022 Local CTE Inservice
Monday, July 25, 2022 HELP Training at COB
Monday, July 25, 2022 CHS Football Practice 3:00-5:30
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Local CTE Inservice
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 HELP Training at COB
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 CMS Summer CILT Meeting 8:00-3:00
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 CMS Volleyball Play Date
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 CHS Volleyball Play Date
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Local CTE Inservice
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 CMS Summer CILT Meeting 8:00-3:00
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Secondary COMP (Day #1) at COB 8:30-3:00
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 CHS Volleyball Play Date
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 CHS Football Practice 3:00-5:30
Thursday, July 28, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Local CTE Inservice
Thursday, July 28, 2022 CMS Peer Helper Camp 8:00-3:00
Thursday, July 28, 2023 Secondary COMP (Day #2) at COB 8:30-3:00
Thursday, July 28, 2023 CHS Registration [8:00 (Sr.)/9:30 (Jr.)/12:00 (So.)/1:30 (Fr.)
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Ex. Ed. Lead Teacher Academy 8:00-12:00
Thursday, July 28, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Jefcoed Board Meeting 10:00
Friday, July 29, 2022 CHS Boys Workouts 7:00-11:00
Friday, July 29, 2022 CMS Peer Helper Camp 8:00-12:00
Friday, July 29, 2022 CHS Band Camp 8:00-4:00
Friday, July 29, 2022 CHS Football Practice 3:00-5:30
Friday, July 29, 2022 CHS Band Preview Show 6:30
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.
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