Calhoun Middle School

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Parent/Student Edition - September 4-8
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Principal's Message

Dr. Allison Eubanks

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All CMS students have completed the Fall MAP Assessment. ELA and math teachers will be sharing students results, so be on the lookout for these reports. To assist with understanding score reports, please use the Family Report to view your child's results. We have also linked a short, information video to assist parents with better understanding score reports. Teachers and administrators will use this data to help target instruction in areas of need. Students will take another MAP assessment in December and another in March to help teachers and administrators monitor progress and address needs throughout the school year. For more information about your child's results, please contact your child's teacher.

MAP Resources:

  • Family Guide to MAP Growth - English

  • Family Guide to MAP Growth - en espanol

  • What is MAP Screencast - English

  • What is MAP Screencast - en espanol

No School Monday - Labor Day

As a reminder, school will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, September 5th and it will be a BLACK day in our schedule.

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What's for Lunch?

Visit schoolcafe.com to view school menus and make payments

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Grade Level Newsletters

Check out the grade level newsletters below to prepare for the upcoming week!

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7th Grade Newsletter

8th

8th Grade Newsletter

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Student Chargers for Chromebooks

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As we start the new school year, we are already seeing an issue with students losing their school issued chromebook charger. In an effort to make it easier on parents/students, we are sharing a link to a charger that can be purchased online directly by families that is compatible to our devices.

Charger Ordering Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KLYPFT0/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=AITSZY694T5YM&psc=1

There are other options online. The only requirements are that it is USB-C and 65 Watts.

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Please note that any 7th grader who still needs their state required school vaccinations must have their current 3231 vaccine form on file with Nurse Nichelson by Friday, September 8th or students cannot return to school until completed. Students can get their vaccines from their pediatrician or the local health department- 706-624-1444.

The school has sent home written reminders, emails, and made phone calls to families. Please reach out to Nurse Nichelson with any questions- nichelsonl@calhounschools.org.

Calhoun Middle School is excited to offer an opportunity for interested students to apply for the Principal's Student Advisory Board. This will be a diverse group of students who represent all grade levels and who are willing and ready to discuss and share feedback on ways to make CMS an even better place to be! Interested students should complete the google form linked below. Meetings will take place before school at 8AM in the CMS Sting Room once a month. The first meeting will be Monday, September 18th. Applications are due by the end of the school day on Monday, September 11th.

CMS Principal Advisory Board 2023-2024

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2023-2024 CMS Yearbooks on Sale

2022-2023 CMS yearbooks will be given out the second week of school. A limited amount of extra copies will be available to purchase for $50 by cash or check. More details to come.

If any 8th graders did not purchase last year's Yearbook and would like to, they may bring $50 cash or check made out to CMS to the main office during homeroom next week. 

To order this year's Yearbook, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 1934.

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Calhoun Middle School Attendance Policy Reminder

Click Here to view the for CMS Attendance Policy

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988 Information

Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number that can be used to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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Important Documents

Campus Black & Gold Calendar

CMS Bell Schedule

CMS Student/Parent Handbook

Athletic Handbook

Jacket Pride Handbook

CMS Focus 5

CMS Parent/Student Compact / en espanol

CMS School Improvement Plan

Title I PPT

Parent and Family Engagement Plan

Chromebook Home User Agreement

Counselor's Corner

Saturn is an app that has recently soared to popularity with school starting back. It's advertised as a way for student to "easily load their course schedule, get updates about the happenings in their school, and connect with other students in their classes." The scary part is that anyone can make an account pretending to be a student and have access to all this information! According to Bark, "This app is definitely dangerous and shouldn’t be allowed." Click the link below for the full app review from Bark.

https://www.bark.us/app-reviews/apps/saturn-app-review/

College & Career

5 C’s / EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

In addition to providing academic instruction, preparing students to be college and career-ready is a priority for Calhoun City Schools. Local business, industry partners, and post-secondary schools have indicated the importance of strong power skills, also called soft skills, employability skills, work ethic, or 21st Century skills, to the success of their employees and businesses. Employability Skills should be included as an explicit and integral part of classroom instruction, embedded in class activities. In response to this, Calhoun City Schools will implement 5 C’s instruction in PreK-12th grade. The 5 C’s for Success include: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Community.

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Cell Phone Use Reminder

As a reminder, cell phones should only be used during the following times while at school:

  • Morning holding areas

  • Lunch

  • Afternoon holding areas

Phones should not be out in class or during transitions.

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Community Service

Community service hours were due April 30th.

Community Service Hour Form FY24 - to be completed by CMS students through ccsjackets accounts

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Anonymous Alert

CCS continues to utilize the Anonymous Alert program to report concerns during the school year. Students and community members can submit alerts to school administrators through the AA app/website.

Capturing Kids' Hearts Parent Resources

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Calhoun Community Education Program

CAC Survival Infant & Toddler Swim Lessons

Ages: 6 months - 6 years

Course Days: Monday - Thursday

Time Slots: Flexible

Length of Each Class: 10 minutes

Total Number of Lessons: 16

Cost: $175 + Annual Registration Fee ($25)

Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/survival-swim-lessons/

CAC Private/ Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Private: 4 lessons $90 (30 minutes each)

Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers): 4 lessons $60 (30 minutes each)

Cost + Annual Registration Fee ($25)

Register online: https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/semi-private-swim-lessons/


Nitros Competitive Swim Team

Northwest Georgia Aquatics (NWGA) is a year-round USA Swimming and US Masters Swimming team offering professional instruction for all levels, ages, and abilities. From our lesson program to our competitive teams, the goal is to provide every member an opportunity to properly develop, improve swimming skills, and achieve personal success.

Visit https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=ganga for more information or email toddc@calhounschools.org.

For more information call 706-629-6788 or visit- https://securepayment.link/calhounschools/

This Week at CMS

Monday, September 4

  • No School 

  • No events 

Tuesday, September 5

  • MS Cross Country @ Gordon County Championship @ Resaca Battlefield 

  • MS Golf v. Adairsville/Red Bud/Rockmart @ Fields Ferry 4:30PM

Wednesday, September 6

  • MS Football v. McCallie @ HOME 5PM

  • MS Softball @ Adairsville 4:30PM

  • MS Volleyball v. Rome @ HOME 5PM

  • Academic Team v. Woodland @ HOME

Thursday, September 7

  • No events

Friday, September 8

  • MS Softball v. Ringgold @ CMS 5PM

Saturday, September 9

  • MS Volleyball @ 5 Star Spike Tournament @ Heritage High School

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Calhoun Middle School

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calhoun.schools

Twitter: @CalhounSchools

Email: eubanksa@calhounschools.org

Address: 399 South River Street, Calhoun, GA 30701

Phone: 706-629-3340

Website: www.calhounschools.org