The CHMS Post
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Challenger Middle School Mission
To provide an exemplary education that develops critical thinking and problem solving skills which inspire our students to challenge their minds and charge their spirits.
Principal's Corner
We had a great November full of fun events and engaging learning. We're so looking forward to all of the fun we have in store for December! We are still focused on standards-driven, rigorous, and engaging lessons. Before we know it, our next Progress Monitoring assessment will be here, so we need to make sure that we are fully prepared.
Please check our website frequently and follow us on Facebook. We encourage you to get involved through volunteering, SAC, or PTO.
Kindly,
Stacia Winfree
Principal โ Challenger Middle
Connect with Lee
Free tutoring offered by the district with live educational experts.
Connect with Lee will be offered Monday - Thursday from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Both Teachers and Students can access this resource via the Connect with Lee app on their Launchpad!
Winter (Break) is coming...
Winter break will take place from December 22nd - January 6th. We will come back together after the new year on Tuesday, January 10th. Please have a safe and relaxing break and new year!
Report Cards!
LOOKING AHEAD:
Q2 Report Cards will be finalized on January 9, 2023, and will be available to parents through Focus starting January 13, 2023.
Early Dismissal
Yearbook
To purchase a yearbook please visit: ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter our school code: 14294623
UPCOMING TESTING DATES:
Thursday, January 12th:
FAST PM2- Reading
Friday, January 13th:
FAST PM2- Math
STAR (Alg/ Geo)
Thursday, January 19th:
6th Science (school-based testing)
7th Civics- PM
8th Science- PM
Upcoming Events...
๐ 12 Days of Christmas ๐
Please join us in celebrating the last 12 days of school before Winter Break - if you're able to - with these themed dress-up days! Please remember that all clothing items need to be within the school dress code and follow proper guidelines.
Glow Dance โจ
CHMS Winter Movie Night ๐ฅ
Please join us for our second movie night of the year on Wednesday, December 14th!
Our winter movie night will feature Elf!
Tickets are $7 and include a bag of popcorn & hot cocoa.
Tickets can be purchased in front of Ms. Soto's room (1-143) Nov 28th - Dec 7th.
Students must have BOTH permission slips signed and turned in with money to purchase a ticket.
For questions or to get the permission slips, please see Ms. Soto in Room 1-143.
Holiday Grams ๐ญ
Holiday Grams will go on sale starting December 12th and will be sold until December 16th!
Grams are $2 each and can be purchased in front of Ms. Spero's room (1-144).
Celebrate the joy and thankfulness of the holidays by getting a special gift for your friends or favorite teachers!!!
Student Council Elections
Be ready to vote for your student council.
Got questions? Email Ms. Spero:
Annie Auditions!
At the audition, students will learn music, choreography, and read from the script! If chosen, students must be available for upcoming rehearsals and all 3 performances April 26-28, 2023
All County Dance Auditions
Designs and Dreams
Please welcome us in congratulating the following students on having their art work approved and exhibited at the โDesigns and Dreamsโ Art Show which recently opened on September 20 and will run through July 2023!
The show is located at the Lee County Public Education Building on Colonial Avenue in Ft. Myers.
Lexy Rowley- Pencil Drawing Self-Portrait
Sheila Munguia- Pencil Drawing Self-Portrait
Zophia Rivera- Pencil Drawing Self-Portrait
Lidia Agostinelli- Pencil Drawing Self-Portrait
Luciana Prats- Pencil Drawing Self-Portrait
Amara Plancher- Pencil Drawing Self-Portrait
Ezmeralda Lopez- Watercolor Farm Scenes
This is the largest student Art Show in the United States.
There are over 600 pieces from Lee County Students from Kindergarten to 12th grade!!!
Cross Country ๐
The following students competed at the 2022 Lee County Middle School Cross Country Championship:
Sofia Devita
Ethan Buller
Jonathan Dalesandro
Victoria Smith
Benjamin Pucin
AJ Crabtree
Aiden Stepien
Clinton Mcelhannon
All students finished with their best time. We would like to give a special shoutout to Sofia Devita who finished with an incredible 2-mile time of 13:50! Congratulations to all of our athletes on our Cross Country team, and thank you to Coach Hinton for leading and supporting our students!
Volleyball ๐
Volleyball games will be beginning in late November, with a shortened season due to Hurricane Ian and Nicole. There will be three games, then the playoffs will begin on December 6th.
For more information on Volleyball, contact either Coach Rodeghero (girls) at adriennemr@leeschools.net or
Coach Lau (boys) at jeremyl@leeschools.net
BOTH OF THE FORMS LINKED BELOW NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY SPORT.
Students in Ms. Sierocinskiโs room practiced numerous standards as they worked their way through a digital escape room!
Ms. Mullins' class creating turkey crowns to celebrate the last day before Thanksgiving Break!
Hands-on science lessons with Ms. Cedeno & Ms. Beza!
Student's in Mrs. Jaramillo's class with their landform projects!
NJHS Volunteer Work
NJHS took a trip to the Second Act thrift store, which raises money for domestic abuse shelters. Students were earning volunteer hours, and helping organize and distribute donations.
๐ฃ Pep Rally ๐
๐ฅ Fall Movie Night ๐ฟ
On November 17th, close to 70 students joined us for our very first movie night, where we watched "The Goonies". We loved being able to host our students as we had a great night full of fun, laughs, and lots of snacks!
We can't wait to see you at the next one! ๐
Class Pet of the Month
Spike the Bearded Dragon
December Bus Driver of the Month!
Our December bus drivers of the month is Ninett Lopez and Angie White from bus 2307!
They show their Challenger spirit by patiently waiting and checking every day to make sure they have all of their students.
New Teacher Shout Out, Ms. Orengo!
Ms. Orengo is new to Challenger this year, but has been in education for over 15 years! She was involved in educator training and adult education before educating in schools.
Her hobbies include going to the beach, gardening, and exploring nature. She has a trip to Yellowstone National Park planned for December. She's a mother to 2 children and has one dog. She says that her favorite part about teaching is seeing students have their "aha" moments and making a difference in their lives. We are very grateful for Ms. Orengo here at Challenger Middle School.
All-County Audition Results
On November 14th, over 300 students from 19 Lee County Middle Schools auditioned for the 2022 All-County Concert Band. The ensemble is comprised of 55 students who independently prepare material and audition for a panel of adjudicators. Preparing for the audition requires a strong commitment that goes above and beyond what is required of the students in our performing arts program. The material selected this year was especially challenging allowing our students an additional opportunity to grow and develop as young musicians. Please congratulate the following students for successfully auditioning and earning a seat in the 2022 Lee County All-County Concert Band.
Emely Arias โ 8th Grade
Brennen Foley โ 8th Grade
Maxwell Leontes โ 8th Grade
Jonathon Delasandro - 8th Grade
Aidan Devitt -6th Grade! (The only 6th grader to audition in the district)
Isabella Reinek - 8th Grade โ Principal Chair
Lily Astling - 7th Grade
-written by Mr. Devitt
All-State Honor Band
Please help us congratulate Brennen Foley. Mr. Foley is a highly motivated 8th-grade clarinetist who was selected amongst numerous music students across the state of Florida to participate in the 2022 All-State Honor Band.
This is an incredible privilege and a wonderful experience for this young musician to represent Challenger Middle School and our band program.
Please help us in congratulating this young manโs hard work and dedication!
Jr. Thespian Competition Shout Outs!
Our students had a great weekend at the District 6 Jr Thespian Competition held at The Village School of Naples on November 12th! We did very well, and the students performed with great passion and professionalism! We are all very proud!
Our very own Geira Cameron, received a Superior rating, the highest rating, and โBest in Roomโ for her solo musical event. She was then selected as our District 6 Criticโs Choice winner, and will get to perform at the Florida State Jr Thespian Festival, held the Orlando Convention Center, for over 4,000 people!
Below are the list of Individual Events, with the studentsโ ratings!
December Students of the Month!
We would like to congratulate the following students on their outstanding excellence in school! Each student listed below was specifically selected by one or more of their teachers to receive this award. We are very proud of our students and the hard work they continue to put in.
6th Grade
James Howard
Adrian Hug-Oliveras
Carl Isaac
Dominic Martin
Aubree Mccloskey
Madison Mccollum
London Palhie
Anthony Perfeito De Almeida
Kaisa Pesko
Patrick Raferty
Sloan Shank
7th Grade
Slam Aljizarly
Lily Astling
Mark Bartsch
Braelon Edelman
Jaxon Furdell
Renata Harasimowicz
Melanie Rodriguez
Ethan Siegman
8th Grade
Isabella Adorno
Alexis Benitez
Jake Clinefelter
Amiah Martin
Avery Owens
Elizabeth Smith
PTO/SAC
PTO will start at 5:30pm and run until 6:00pm.
SAC will then begin at 6:00pm and go until 6:30pm.
All PTO/SAC Meetings will be held in person at Challenger Middle School in the Media Center.
Who am I?
Below you will find a riddle that hints at a staff member at Challenger Middle School. Reading the clues, take your best guess as to who the riddle is about, and submit your answer using the Google Form below!
Whoever guesses correctly will receive kudos from Mrs. Wilke!
The winners will be chosen and announced on December 16th, 2022!
Important Dates
Below are a list of dates for when both interims and report cards will be available to both students and parents. ๐
1st Quarter
Interim โ Sept. 12th
Report Card โ Nov. 1st
2nd Quarter
Interim โ Nov. 16th
Report Card โ Jan. 13th
3rd Quarter
Interim โ Feb. 9th
Report Card โ March 22nd
4th Quarter
Interim โ April 27th
Report Card โ June 12th
Out of Field Teachers
Mariel Orengo
Todd Maurer
Challenger Middle School
Email: staciaaw@leeschools.net
Website: https://chm.leeschools.net/
Location: 624 Trafalgar Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL, USA
Phone: (239) 242-4341
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChallengerMS
Twitter: @ChallengerLCSD
Lee County School Board
Armor Persons, District 5 (Chair)
Samuel Fisher, District 1 (Vice Chair)
Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2
Chris N. Patricca, District 3
Debbie Jordan, District 4
Jada Langford-Fleming, District 6
Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan, District 7
Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., Board Attorney
Dr. Christopher Bernier
Superintendent