Chippewa News
An e-newsletter from Chippewa Middle School
For the week of October 28th
Weekly Schedule:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 A
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
- Volleyball
- GLEE Club
7:00PM GLEE Club Concert @ CH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 B
Before School Activities (start times vary):
- Jazz Band
- Chess Club
- Girls Choir Ensemble
- Chamber Orchestra
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
- Volleyball
- Strategy Gaming Club
- Maker/Coder Club - Room 108
- S.T.R.I.P.E.S
- After School Academic Support
3:30 - 6:00PM Scheduled Parent Communications (more information below)
6:00 - 7:30PM Open House Communication Hours
6:30PM Internet Safety 101
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 A
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
- Volleyball
- Art Mural - Room 105
- Science Olympiad
- After School Academic Support
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 B
6:45AM Jazz Band
2:30PM AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
- Volleyball
- American Indian Group
- Maker/Coding Club
- No After School Academic Support
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
NO SCHOOL
Class sizes, programs tied to levy outcome
If approved on Election Day, the District’s levy request will generate more reliable funding to provide stable class sizes and comprehensive programs for students – for the next 10 years.
If voters reject the levy, schools will lose $7 million a year.
Starting next fall . . .
- Class sizes would rise, and staff will be cut. Fewer courses will be offered, and services to support students will be reduced.
- Programs will be cut, and fees will rise. Many academic and co-curricular opportunities will no longer be offered. Those that remain will require a significantly higher fee to participate. This impacts band, orchestra, choir, athletics, arts and clubs.
- Transportation services will be reduced, and fees will be increased.
Visit www.moundsviewschools.org/doneforadecade to learn more. Early voting begins Tuesday, October 29, at the Shoreview library.
Staff Appreciation
Hello Chippewa parents,
Student conferences are coming up on October 29th, and as an act of appreciation for our teachers, ChAC organizes a meal before their long night. We are planning on providing a sandwich and salad bar, and are looking for volunteers to contribute to it. If you are interested in donating to this, please sign up below. Please bring your items to Chippewa no later than 1:30 on the 29th. Thank you for helping to support our teachers and staff!
Parent / Teacher Communication Nights
Whoops, there were some technical difficulties with conference sign-ups. Please check again to see if there are openings still available for October 29th or November 7th. Slots fill up fast, if you are not able to schedule with a teacher please consider coming in during our drop in hours on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Parent Communication Dates and Times
Tuesday, October 29
- Scheduled Slots from 3:30 – 6:00 PM sign-up through ParentVUE
- Drop in Hours from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Scheduled Slots from 3:30 – 6:30 PM sign-up through ParentVUE
Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf currently gives out over 54,000 pounds of food and non-food items to over 2000 individuals each month, half of which are children. To meet the growing needs of those who are less fortunate, they rely heavily on donations of food and cash from area churches, businesses, schools, clubs and individuals who share a common concern….....HUNGER. Chippewa lets help!
Donate montary donations using the link below. All donations are tax deductible.
https://www.moundsviewschools.org/foodshelf
Drop off food or hygiene supplies at Chippewa or Ralph Reeder.
Thanks for your help!
Internet Safety 101
GLEE Club Concert
The GLEE Club Concert is Monday, October 28th at 7:00pm in the Chippewa Auditorium. Come and watch the Glee members sing & dance to solo and group numbers to many of your favorite popular songs from the radio.
Tickets are $2 and will be for sale at the door or you can purchase one from Mrs. Hershey in the choir room.
Attention All Chess Club & Strategy Game Club Enthusiasts!
It's time to register for the second fall session. Re-register for the next session, or join us for the first time. All club registrations are open through MV Community Education.
We will start meeting right away the week of 10/28!
Let's get playing. Follow the links for details.
Middle School Strategy Game Link:
https://moundsview.ce.eleyo.com/course/2821/fall-2019/strategy-gaming-club-middle-school
Wrestling
As football season wraps up, we, the Mounds View Youth Football Association, are excited about what sports our athletes are playing next. Our good friends in the wrestling program have a great opportunity for middle school wrestlers.
The middle school wrestling program starts on November 4th. There is an after school option as well as an evening option. They have a strong history of bringing in all abilities and teaching and developing your child in the techniques needed to be successful.
Please use the link below for more information and to register.
https://www.moundsviewwrestling.com/pages/23191/middle-school
MVHS Fall Musical
Friday (11/1) at 7:00 PM
Saturday (11/2) at 7:00 PM
Friday (11/8) at 7:00 PM
Saturday (11/9) at 1:00 PM
Saturday (11/9) at 7:00 PM
Ticket prices:
$10.00 for adults
$8.00 ages 3 through 18
$8.00 for seniors age 65+
*under 2 admitted free
Patriot's Pen
Time is running out to get your essay for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest completed and turned in. The Brooker-Edmond VFW Post 724 sponsors Patriot’s Pen essay contest for students in grades 6-8. The essay’s theme this year is “What Makes America Great”. Student Services has entry forms, telling the specific requirements needed for these essays. The entries will be collected in the front office for pickup by 10/29/19--that’s this TUESDAY-- so we can get them to the VFW Post representatives by the due date on the form. If you miss the 10/29 deadline, it is up to you to get your essay to the VFW representative. Pick up your pencils and start writing today!