The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 1, Number 18: February 9, 2020
Course Selection Updates
In the attachment below, families of 8th grade students can find the times assigned for their scheduling appointments for Monday through Wednesday. The scheduling sessions will be held in the CMS Library. Students who have recently transferred to CMS will have appointments added to the end of the day on Wednesday. Families who are attending should please come into the office, sign in as a visitor, and you will be escorted to the library for your meeting. Your student will be called to join you.
Chloe Whitaker, the counselor at CMS, will be sending home an update to the course selection sheet for those students who may be interested in amending their elective options. On Wednesday, administration was informed that CMS would be receiving an art unit for the 2020-2021 school year. We are excited to add this option to the fine arts rotation of electives! Families should look for that sheet coming home on Monday.
8th Grade Wrestler Qualifies for State Wrestling Tournament
Taylor and his teammates finished third in the sectionals -- the highest finish in school history. He advances to the state tournament in Huntsville next weekend with five other CHS wrestlers who also qualified. The team is coached by Jason Doss. We are proud of Calvin and all of the CHS Wrestling Team!
Spring Sports Schedules
Attendance Matters
As we enter February, we continue our look at schoolwide attendance at CMS. We can NEVER UNDERSTATE the importance of school attendance. We mentioned in the CMS Connects meeting that attendance is a factor in selection for advanced coursework.
The state of Alabama defines a student as "chronically absent" when he or she has 18 or more absences. Moving into the second semester, we adjust the threshold for being AT-RISK to anyone with nine or more absences. You may notice the large number of tardies to school and check-outs from school which are as concerning.
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 . . .
--Soichiro Honda (Founder of Honda Motor Co.)--
Video of the Week . . .
Calendar for the Week
CMS Fundraiser Calendar
CMS Football Strawberries on Sale until February 14th
CMS Spring Break Shirts on Sale until February 21st
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 12:00 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
ACCESS for ELL Testing
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 08:00 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
8th Grade Scheduling with CHS Counselors and Administration
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 08:00 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Organization Practices
Future Problem Solvers Practice with Mrs. J. Harris
CMS Drama Club Practice with Mrs. Burgos
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Athletic Practices
CMS Softball 2/10/-2/13/20
CMS Golf 2/10 and 2/12
CHS Tennis 2/10/20-2/12/20
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Dance Team Clinic
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CHS Volleyball Tryouts at CHS
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 03:15 PM
Corner High School, Warrior Jasper Road, Dora, AL, USA
CMS Organization Practice
Peer Helpers with Ms. Hoggle 7:30 AM
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
First Priority in the Library
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Go Home (3rd Quarter)
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Organization Practices
5th/6th Grade Robotics with Mrs. Wills 7:30
CMS Debate with Mrs. Boyd 3:00CMS Drama Club with Mrs. Burgos 3:00
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 07:30 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CHS Tennis vs. Jasper at Moncrief Park
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 03:30 PM
Gardendale Parks & Recreation, Moncrief Road, Gardendale, AL, USA
CMS Dance Team Tryouts in Competition Gym
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 03:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Wrestling at AHSAA State Tournament
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 03:00 PM
Von Braun Center, Monroe Street Southwest, Huntsville, AL, USA
FBLA Carnations Delivered
Friday, Feb 14, 2020, 08:00 AM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
Valentine's Dance
Friday, Feb 14, 2020, 05:00 PM
Corner Middle School, Corner School Road, Warrior, AL, USA
CMS Robotics (5th/6th Grade) at Gardendale Competition
Saturday, Feb 15, 2020, 08:00 AM
Gardendale High School, Main Street, Gardendale, 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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