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Clinton Middle School Newsletter - December 2, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, December 5 - Girls and Boys Basketball Games, 5:00pm, Big Gym
Tuesday, December 6 - Winter MAP Testing (ELA)
Tuesday, December 6 - 8th Grade Drama Production, 6:30pm
Thursday, December 8 - Winter MAP Testing (Math)
Thursday, December 8 - Girls and Boys Basketball Games, 5:00pm @ Wright
Tuesday, December 13 - Winter Band and Chorus Concerts, 6:00pm, Big Gym
Thursday, December 14 - Winter Dances
December 21 - January 4 - WINTER VACTION
Thursday, January 5 - Students Return to School
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The holiday season is almost upon us, and we wanted to make all families aware of the end of first semester. Wednesday, December 21 is listed on our calendar as a half day for students. We use this day as a day for students to complete any missing work prior to the conclusion of the first semester. Students who need to report to school on this day will be contacted by their school principal. If your child is not contacted, he or she does not need to report to school on Wednesday, December 21. Students will report back to school on Thursday, January 5 for the start of second semester. We hope each of you has a wonderful holiday break!
WINTER MAP TESTING NEXT WEEK
Students in grades 6-8 will be taking a Reading and Math test called Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) next week. The schedule for testing is as follows:
Tuesday, December 6: MAP English Language Arts
Thursday, December 8: MAP Math
The MAP measures student knowledge and skills in reading and math and assesses student academic growth. Students take MAP tests three times during the year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The data from these assessments are used by teachers to more effectively meet your child’s needs and to monitor your child’s progress and growth throughout the year. The data are also used for determining placement in CAT classes.
Students will take the MAP tests on a Chromebook. These tests are not timed and students can move at their own pace. Most students complete the test within 60-75 minutes.
The results of the MAP tests are used to guide various educational decisions regarding your child so please help our students be successful by encouraging them to do their best and by making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep. If you have any questions about the testing, please contact your child’s teacher or Assistant Principal, Katrina Bigham by email or phone at 864-938-1681. Thank you for your continued support of your child’s learning!
7th GRADE TEXTILES CLASS
Mrs. Hellman's 7th grade Textiles Class started Tie Dye this week! They learned about the different folds of the fabric and tied their shirts up to dye. Over the next two weeks they will be screen printing onto these tie dye shirts using paper stencil. We can't wait to see the finished products! Keep up the great work, Wildcats!
NOMINATIONS for the CMS PAWS AWARDS
Each month, Clinton Middle School uses stakeholder feedback for our PAWS Award. This is given to any Clinton Middle School staff member who is recommended because of (1) their Positively contributing to our school, (2) their Affirmation of others, (3) their Willingness to go the extra mile, and (4) their Servant attitude. Recipients of the award are recognized by Clinton Middle School with a certificate and gift card! Those who nominate the monthly recipient are also given a prize! To nominate a person for the PAWS Award, simply click on the link.
8th GRADE ACTIVITIES
We are excited to offer 8th Grade Activities for students who successfully complete middle school in May. The events include a Promotion Ceremony (8th Grade Graduation), a Promotion Cookout, a Promotion Party/Dance, and an 8th Grade trip to Carowinds. At this point, all 8th graders are eligible to participate in all of these events, however they must maintain their eligibility by upholding behavior and academic standards that we outlined with all 8th graders yesterday. When 8th grade students violate our expectations, they are assigned points and as they earn points, they lose the privilege of participating in activities. Throughout the course of the year, students will accumulate points for disciplinary infractions. The consequences for accumulating points are outlined below:
20 points = Cannot go on the trip to Carowinds
25 points = Cannot go on the trip to Carowinds or attend the 8th Grade Party/Dance
30 points = Cannot go to Carowinds, or attend the Party/Dance and Cookout
35 points = Cannot attend any of the activities including the Promotion Ceremony
Please note the number of points student will receive for certain infractions:
- ISS = same points as the number of days
OSS = double points as the number of days
All other infractions are at the discretion of the Administrators
Any failing grade in any class on a report card = 5 points for each class
Hopefully, all of our students will be able to participate in all of these exciting events as we look forward to a successful year!
SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR
MOBILE PHONE POLICY
Students should know that cell phones, headphones, earbuds (for non-academic purposes), and other similar devices cannot be visible and should be placed out of sight upon entering Clinton Middle School. These devices are not allowed at any time that students are in the building between the hours of 7:30am and 3:45pm. Students who violate this policy will receive consequences and repeat offenders will receive out of school suspensions. Please review this policy with your child. Parents should know that if they need to communicate a message to a student at Clinton Middle School, they may do so by calling (864) 833-0807.
PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS at SCHOOL
Fights and all other physical altercations pose a very serious threat to students and staff members. Maintaining a safe environment for everyone is our top priority. Effective immediately, any student involved in a fight or physical altercation will be suspended from school for a minimum of 10 days and will automatically be recommended for expulsion. Additionally, any student that instigates a fight or physical altercation will face the same consequence of 10 days of out of school suspension and will also be recommended for expulsion. Please keep in mind that students can receive these same consequences for making threats against others. All of this has been communicated to students repeatedly since the first day of school.