The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 15: August 21, 2022
CMS Student Council Campaigns and Elections This Week
Candidates are required to submit a short video explaining why they believe they would be a good candidate to represent the grade level. Teacher recommendations will also be considered this year in the selection process. All videos need to be emailed to Mrs. Boyd by Wednesday, August 24th. The election itself will be held on Friday, August 26th.
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2022-2023 CMS Robotics Team Tryouts Announced
The Corner Middle School Robotics Team coaches -- Jennifer Harris and Anita Wiley -- have announced the tryout dates for those interested in being part of the squad. Tryout dates are as follows:
Tryout Dates:
7th and 8th grades - Monday, August 22, 2022
5th and 6th grades - Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Tryouts will last until 4:15 PM – please be on time to pick up your student. Those that make the team will be notified by August 26th.
The team will be selected this year using teacher recommendations, student application, and an in-person tryout. Students will stay after school for tryouts, but only if they turned in their application by the deadline, Friday, August 19, 2022.
Good luck to all who are trying out for the teams! We look forward to another great year of CMS Robotics!
Chromebook Covers: A Reminder to CMS Families
CMS Homecoming Week 2022 Events Announced
To help you prepare for Homecoming Week activities, you will find the schedule for the week in the graphic below. We had hoped to add a home game replacing the cancelled West Blocton game later in the season. Unfortunately, we were unable to do that so Homecoming will have to be early in the school year.
We look forward to this week and your students participating in all of the planned activities!


Jefcoed Announces Districtwide Reading Challenge
What is the best book you have ever read? Let's find out!
This Monday, August 22nd, kicks off our NEW district-wide #myON reading challenge!! We are so excited and hope all of our students discover a love of reading!
The Best Book I Ever Read Challenge
August 22 - September 23, 2022

CMS Calendar for the Week of August 22, 2022 - August 28, 2022
Monday, August 22, 2022
- iReady BOY Diagnostic (Reading)
- PATH Lesson during Advisory
- 7th and 8th Grade Robotics Tryouts 3:00
- Oak Grove at CMS Football - Jamboree 5:30
- CHS 9th Grade Volleyball at McAdory (with Southside Gadsden) 5:00
- CHS JV Football at Brewer 6:00
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- 5-8 PBIS Meeting during Planning Times
- 5th and 6th Grade Robotics Tryouts 3:00
- CMS Cross Country Practice 3:00
- Hueytown and Pleasant Grove at CHS Volleyball 5:00
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
- Club Selection in Advisory
Thursday, August 25, 2022
- 5th and 6th Grade Data Meeting during Planning Time
- CMS Cross Country Practice 3:00
- CMS Volleyball at Bragg (with Pleasant Grove) 4:30
- CHS Volleyball at Jemison 5:00
Friday, August 26, 2022
- Student Council Election at CMS
- ETS Visit with 8th Grade in Cafeteria 2:30
- CHS Football at St. Clair County 7:00
Saturday, August 27, 2022
- CHS 9th Grade Volleyball at James Clemons Tournament
- Corner Clash JV Volleyball Tournament at Corner High School
- Stephen F. Austin at Jacksonville State Football in Montgomery
- Enjoy Your Day Doing Something for Yourself, with Family and Friends, at Home . . . or Do Nothing at All!
Sunday, August 28, 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, August 29, 2022 CMS Volleyball at Oak Grove
Monday, August 29, 2022 Odenville at CMS Football 5:00
Monday, August 29, 2022 Odenville at JV Football 7:00
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Attendance Recognition
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 7th and 8th Grade Data Meeting
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Nominate August Students of the Month
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 CMS Band Instrument Testing 4:00-7:00
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 PBIS Drawing #1
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 CILT Meeting
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 McAdory/P.Grove at CMS Volleyball
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Central Office Administrators’ Meeting 8:30
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Evaluation Schedules Due to HR
Thursday, September 1, 2022 CMS Volleyball at West Point with Hatton
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Kennesaw State at Samford
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Alabama A&M at UAB
Thursday, September 1, 2022 UNA at Indiana State
Friday, September 2, 2022 Recognize August Students of the Month
Friday, September 2, 2022 Monthly Birthday Celebration
Friday, September 2, 2022 CHS Football at Hamilton 7:00
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Mercer at Auburn
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Utah State at Alabama
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Birmingham-Southern at McMurry University
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Troy at Ole Miss
Saturday, September 3, 2022 Davidson at Jacksonville State
Monday, September 5, 2022 School Offices Closed – Labor Day
September 5 – September 9 Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 eLearning Day at CMS
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Athletic Department Meeting
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 PBIS Leadership Team Meeting
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 5th – 8th Grade PST
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Elevate Training for ELA and Ex. Ed. Teachers
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Fultondale at CMS Football 5:00
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Fultondale at JV Football 7:00
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Homecoming Activities Day #1
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 CMS Volleyball at Hueytown
Thursday, September 8, 2022 Homecoming Activities Day #2
Friday, September 9, 2022 Homecoming Activities Day #3
Friday, September 9, 2022 9/11 Remembrance Activities
Friday, September 9, 2022 iReady BOY Diagnostic Window Closes
Friday, September 9, 2022 CHS Football at Cordova 7:00
Saturday, September 10, 2022 San Jose State at Auburn
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Alabama at Texas
Saturday, September 10, 2022 UAB at Liberty
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Samford at Georgia
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Huntingdon College at Birmingham-Southern
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Jacksonville State at Murray State
Saturday, September 10, 2022 Alabama A&M at Troy
Saturday, September 10, 2022 UVA Wise at UNA
Sunday, September 11, 2022 National Grandparents Day
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.