The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 1, Number 14: December 8, 2019
Lauren Wakefield selected 2019-2020 CMS Teacher of the Year
Seventh grade science teacher, Lauren Wakefield, has been selected at the Corner Middle School 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Wakefield's selection is part of the Alabama Teacher of the Year Program sponsored by the Alabama State Department of Education. Each school in Jefferson County selects a candidate.
The Alabama Teacher of the Year Program seeks annually to honor and recognize excellence in the teaching profession by identifying outstanding Alabama classroom teachers at the local, district, and state levels.
At CMS, a Teacher of the Year selection committee was appointed for the purpose of soliciting nominations and selecting a candidate. The committee was made up of students, school staff, administrators, and parents.
Congratulations, Mrs. Wakefield, on your selection as the CMS 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year!
Information for CMS Band Students on the 2019 Christmas Concert
CMS Cheerleaders bring home first place at Jefferson County Cheerleading Exhibition
The squad -- coached by Lindsey Hoggle and Lauren Wakefield -- will compete this Saturday, December 14th at Wallace State Community College in the school's first ever AHSAA State Cheerleading Finals Competition against squads from across the state. Our CMS squad is scheduled to perform at 10:28 A.M. (The schedule for the entire event can be found below.)
In addition, several of the cheerleaders will be performing at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando where the Michigan Wolverines will face the Alabama Crimson Tide. Congratulations, ladies!!!
Thoughts from the Principal . . .
For those like me who have lived here most of their lives, we know that our community is a different kind of place. I wanted to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank Mrs. McAlister, the faculty and staff, our students and their families, colleagues from across the district, and my family who sent so many positive thoughts and prayers my way. It is comforting to know that when situations like this arise, you have a family, a school family, and a community there lifting you up. Thank you all so much!
CMS Wrestling Serves Local Food Bank
Led by counselor, Chloe Whitaker, head custodian, Wade Shedd, and custodian, Joe King, the squad of student-athletes unloaded trucks and trailers of food to help the church and the community this Christmas. Coached by Jason Doss at Corner High School, the wrestlers made quick work of the boxes of food.
Thank you, families, for letting us instill an ethic of service in our young people at CMS!
CMS Robotics Qualifies More Teams for State Competition
Coached by Jennifer Harris and Anita Wiley, four 5th & 6th Grade teams made it to the finals of the tournament, and two 7th & 8th Grade groups moved into the final rounds. One middle school team made up of Daven Lee, Jackson Hardeman, Mason Dougherty came in second place. The other team comprised of Isaac Minor, Anna Amason, Noah Wilson, and Stanton Miller came in first place in the skills category and will advance to the State Tournament in the spring.
Congratulations to our CMS Robotics Teams!!!
Looking Ahead to Next Week
Attendance Matters
We will answer the question now. We have school this week and next week.
There are 10 school days left until the Christmas / Winter Break. PLEASE, help us finish 2019 strong by having your student at school ready to learn each day. There will be a celebration in December for all students who have maintained perfect attendance prior to the winter break.
Letters have gone out describing the referral process to the Jefferson County Family Court's Early Warning process for those who fall into the at-risk column. Families, please have your students at school at school and on-time each day!
Quote of the Week . . .
--Woodrow Wilson--
Video of the Week . . .
Calendar for the Week
National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 08:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
Lupton at CMS Basketball
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 04:15 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Organization Practices
Drama Club Practice with Mrs. Burgos 3:00-5:00
Future Problem Solvers with Mrs. Harris 3:00
CMS Band Dress Rehearsal with Mrs. Saunders 3:00
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
JDLC Field Trip for FBLA and FCCLA
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019, 08:15 AM
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL, USA
CMS Organizations Practice
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Robotics Team (5th/6th Grade) at North Jefferson Tournament
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019, 03:30 PM
North Jefferson Middle School, Warrior-Kimberly Road, Kimberly, AL, USA
CMS Wrestling at Arab MS/JV Match
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019, 03:30 PM
Arab High School, Arabian Drive Northeast, Arab, AL, USA
Oak Grove at CMS Basketball (8th Grade Recognition Night)
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019, 04:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
First Priority in the Library
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Cheerleading Practice
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
Curry at CMS Basketball
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, 04:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Wrestling at Corner High Middle School Meet (vs. Hayden and Pinson)
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, 04:30 PM
Corner High School, Warrior Jasper Road, Dora, AL, USA
CMS Band Christmas Concert
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, 06:00 PM
Corner High School, Warrior Jasper Road, Dora, AL, USA
Fifth Grade Field Trip to Early Works Children's Museum
Friday, Dec 13, 2019, 09:00 PM
EarlyWorks Children's History Museum, Madison Street Southeast, Huntsville, AL, USA
CMS Wrestling at Moody Invitational
Friday, Dec 13, 2019, 03:30 PM
Moody High School, High School Drive, Moody, AL, USA
CMS Cheerleading at AHSAA State Cheerleading Finals
Saturday, Dec 14, 2019, 09:00 AM
Wallace State Community College, Main St NW, Hanceville, AL, USA
CMS Robotics Tournament
Saturday, Dec 14, 2019, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
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
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