Mustang Weekly News
September 6, 2021
Kona Ice Wednesday Bring Your Money to Purchase at Recess
Principal News
We have made it to September and through Labor Day. This school year is full of twists and challenges and during this time is where we start to truly settle into a routine. Students know the daily processes of school and are able to navigate efficiently. We encourage all families to check Parent Portal, Infinite Campus, regularly for up-to-date grades.
The newest adjustment will take place on September 8th when we will require students and staff to wear masks. We understand that our community and families have opinions that fall into either side of this topic. Either way, we plan to approach this adjustment like any other- by supporting one another and providing consistency. Our leadership team wants you to know that we will continue to provide the best possible middle school experience this year. Cheyenne faculty are focused on providing a positive and engaging learning environment for every student every day. Despite the challenges and differences in our community, we are focusing on educating our students and treating one another with respect and kindness. We need your help to continue and to keep communication with teachers focused on your child's education and success. Families may choose to opt-out of masks- if that is your family's choice the form can be found on our district web page and should be emailed to our school email address. Cheyenne.Middleschool@edmondschools.net
Additionally, we will have hard copies of the opt-out form located in our office.
Our school is offering many opportunities beyond our successful athletic programs this fall. We want our students to get involved at Cheyenne. Currently, we have students rehearsing for our fall theatre performance, students participating in TSA (Technology Student Association), FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America), Academic Team, etc. Scheduled meetings are listed below as well as on our calendar.
Thank you so much for supporting our school, staff, and families.
Michelle Grinsteiner
Principal
Technology Student Association
On Wednesday September 8th at 6:00 pm, there will be a TSA information night at Santa Fe High School where any student and their parents are invited to learn more about TSA! We will be talking about events and competitions throughout the year and playing games! Please come to the TSA info night on Wednesday September 8th at 6pm at Santa Fe high school!
FCCLA
FCCLA Fall Service Project
Helpful Reminders for COVID Exposure
Reminders:
It is extremely important to contact the school immediately when or if your child test positive or if you plan to quarantine your child based on family exposure. Time is important because contact tracing immediately begins once the school has been notified. Our communication to families includes an automated phone call as well as a detailed email regarding quarantine, etc.
Here are links to the district webpage regarding these updates and protocols-
Student Covid Protocols (Revised August 18 2021)
Symptom Guidance (Revised August, 18 2021)
Attendance line 405-726-5751
cheyenne.attendance@edmondschools.net
If we should happen to call you to quarantine for your student - One of the items that you can provide is proof of COVID vaccination. If you are not vaccinated then you can provide a negative test result on or after day 5 post-exposure and be eligible to return on or after day 8 post-exposure if they continue to be symptom-free. We are not allowed to ask that question if you are vaccinated or not - but - should you provide the documentation - it does mean the difference between having to quarantine and simply monitoring the health of your student. The choice for disclosure of vaccination falls on the parent or guardian of the student. Remember - should you have any questions regarding COVID quarantine procedures or rules - please contact our Cheyenne COVID Captain - Mr. Link Lowe 405-726-5703
immunizations@edmondschools.net
cheyenne.attendance@edmondschools.net
Students who are quarantined are able to complete work through courses on Canvas. Students should login each day to check the course agenda page and if they have questions they should reach out to their teachers. Scroll down to learn more about canvas. There are several links to assist.
Remember student COVID absences are for symptomatic students, diagnosed positive Covid isolations and exposure quarantines. When students are too ill and cannot complete work from home they will be coded as a COVID absence. We want students to rest and recover and makeup work when they feel better. All other quarantines that are not symptomatic or diagnosed positive should complete work online each day. Self-quarantines will need to be determined with our COVID administrator, Mr. Link Lowe.
We will keep you informed with the latest information regarding health and safety updates. Thank you to those families that have contacted us regarding their student and self-reported COVID exposures or positive test results. Our goal is to keep the education process moving forward for your student.
Michelle Grinsteiner
Cheyenne Middle School
Updated Emails and Contact Information
When your child is absent for school, you can call or email your absence details and provide any necessary documentation to the contact below. Please be sure to include Student Name, Grad, and Reason for Absence.
Attendance line 405-726-5751
cheyenne.attendance@edmondschools.net
If you need to request records or enroll at Cheyenne Middle School please email
cheyenne.registrar@edmondschools.net
If you need to submit shot records- immunizations@edmondschools.net
Weekly Reminders
Monday 9/6
Labor Day
Tuesday 9/7
2:30 Rehearsal Murder at the Malt Shop 6-8th Theatre
3:00pm - VB Cheyenne @ Choctaw 5pm game time
5:30 7th Grade FB Varsity only against Mustang South
Wednesday 09/8 Kona Ice at lunch
Masks Required
VB Practice
6pm TSA Information Night at Santa Fe HS
Thursday 09/09 Cheyenne Spirit Day
Picture Forms Distributed in Advisory
FCCLA Guest Speaker
2:20 Rehearsal Murder at the Malt Shop
2:20 Academic Team mtg room 408
5:30 Varsity only - 8th FB vs Mustang South @ ENHS
6:00pm Board Meeting
Friday 09/10 College Colors Day
9 am Cross Country PCity
VB - No Practice
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Sept 3 Staff Collaboration Day (no students)
Sept 6 Labor Day No school for staff or students
Sept 14 Fall Picture Day
Oct 7 & 11 Middle School Parent/Teacher Conference (4:30—8:00 pm)
Oct 14-18 Fall Break No School
Oct 18th Professional Development Day for Staff (no students)
Student IDs
EVERY student has been issued a Student ID Badge. Per the District Policy, this MUST be worn EVERY day with the district-issued lanyard and the picture must face out. 6th graders are maroon, 7th grade green, and 8th grade blue.
If your student does not have their badge they will need to print a temporary badge for the day as they enter the school. We have three kiosks.
It is VERY important that the student remember their badge each and every day. A temporary badge should only be needed on a rare occasion not for everyday use.
If your student has lost their badge please have them come into the office with $5 to have a replacement badge made. After the third temporary badge students will serve lunch detention and on the 5th time alternative in-school placement for the day.
Please continue to remind your child to put their badge in the same spot every day so that they have it with them every day. AS they walk out the door or get into the car ask them these two things… Do you have your ID? Is your Chromebook charged?
Student IDs help us know who should be present on our campus, they are also used to check in and out of the office, to scan for lunch, and the library.
New District Dress Code Policy 8/2/21
The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education recently approved an update to the dress code policy. For reference - it is available by clicking here...
This policy is similar to the previous guidelines with some additional helpful diagrams and more guidance.
DROPPING OFF ITEMS (the cart will be ready very soon)
We ask that you check with your student before they walk out the door and make sure they are prepared for the day. This includes having their, Chromebook, ID and Lunch. If your student does forget their lunch or something they need for school, we have a cart in our front lobby with grade levels. This will be rolled back into the common area for the students to pick up their items during passing. Please drop off LUNCHES or SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLY.
If you are dropping off an instrument or athletic equipment we will place this by the back office door for them to come up and get during their passing or after school. Please make arrangements with your student regarding these items and where to retrieve them.
Use the remind codes below to receive messages from our Parent Organization!
Student Chromebook Information
All students should CHARGE their Chromebooks each night. There are important updates that need to occur on these devices regularly and students will need to shut them down and restart.
All students received an email regarding their Annual Student Review. If they misplaced that email here are the instructions for completing the review before school starts.
Student Technology Protection Plan (STPP) - All families are strongly encouraged to purchase an STPP for their students to help protect them from large fees associated with accidental damage to the school-issued Chromebook. Search InTouch on the district website to purchase the 20-21 STPP. This plan goes into effect on 8/12.
Bus Information
Click the link and enter your address to find your bus number, bus stop, and pick/drop-off times.
Meal Pay Online and Free Reduced Applications
Child Nutrition Website
Cheyenne Middle School
Link Lowe, Assistant Principal & Athletic Director, 8th grade administrator
Karyn Garcia, Assistant Principal, 7th grade administrator
Dana Black, Counselor 8th
Melissa Krause, Counselor 6th
Lindsey Speligene, Counselor 7th
Website: http://cheyenne.edmondschools.net/
Location: 1271 West Covell Road, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 405-340-2940
Facebook: facebook.com/@edmondcheyenne