The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
Volume 1, Number 16: January 26, 2020
February CMS Connects Guides Parents in Helping Students with 2020-2021 Course Selection
It doesn't really seem possible when January ends each year that students, teachers, counselors, and administrators begin making plans to schedule the next school year. That time is here. Beginning the week of February 3rd, the faculty at CMS will be working with your student to begin the course selection process that will help them select classes for the 2020-2021 school year. This very important process allows administrators and counselors to make the master schedule for the new year.
In order to assist parents in guiding their students through the process, we will meet with families at our monthly CMS Connects to share forms, go through the selection process (including the online selection) and answer questions regarding classes, fees, and pathways for the next school year.
Please make every effort to attend this event. Because the competition gym is being used for community league basketball, this CMS Connects evening will be held in the school cafeteria. It will be on Monday, February 3rd at 6:00 PM. This event is only for students who are currently in grades 5, 6, and 7. The 8th grade class will participate in Focus on the Future Night at CHS on Tuesday, February 4th. All 8th grade families are highly encouraged to attend this event. We will conduct an event with the incoming 4th Grade from Bagley later in the school year.
5th and 6th Grade Science Olympiad Team Represents CMS at District Competition
The 5th and 6th Grade Science Olympiad Team competed in the Jefferson County Elementary Science Olympiad competition last Saturday at Hueytown High School. The squad had two teams medal in individual events. Levi Leslie and Clayton Blackstock finished in third place in the "Crash Landing" competition. Reed Hollis and Parker Allums also finished in third place in the "Deep Blue Sea" event. The team is sponsored by Mrs. April Wills. Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the event!
CMS Robotics Team Qualifies for State Competition
Another squad within the CMS Robotics Team has qualified for State Competition in the spring at Auburn University. The team, consisting of Isabella Fleming, Maya Cosby, Cole England, and Cole Baldwin swept honors at the North Jefferson Middle School Tournament on Saturday, bringing home first place in the skills competition, first place in the team work challenge, and the Overall Excellence Award. The group is sponsored by Mrs. Anita Wiley. Congratulations to these students!
CMS 7th and 8th Grade Math Team Kicks of Competition Season
The 7th and 8th Grade Math Team kicked off its competition season on Saturday competing at Briarwood Christian High School's southern campus. The team -- made up of Isaac Minor, Stanton Miller, Zach Turner, Daven Lee, and Clara Parker -- will participate in the Breakout Birmingham County Competition next. Results from math competitions usually come in the week after the competition so look for an update in the days ahead. The team is sponsored by Mrs. Jennifer Rouse. Congratulations, Mathletes!!!
Attendance Matters
We are now into the second semester of the school year where your school attendance is more important than ever! We realize that flu season is upon us. That is why it is essential that you are present every day possible so that when illness hits, your absences do not impact your learning!
Letters continue to go out to the families of those students who have unexcused absences, as well as those 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 . . .
"If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The VISION pulls you."
--Steve Jobs--
Video of the Week . . .
We continue our school focus on MINDSET. This year at CMS, we have focused on our "why." Another way to look at this would be to know your VISION. The video for the week looks at how to develop a vision for yourself no matter what stage of life you are in.
Corner Middle School
Corner Middle School is committed to building a foundation for college, career, and community success in a nurturing environment.
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.
