Columbus Middle School

🎉 Congratulations to our November 11-15 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Evelyn is an incredibly hard-working student, and her teachers are so proud of how quickly she is learning English! She never hesitates to ask questions or seek out the resources she needs to succeed. Evelyn also does a fantastic job of ignoring distractions and focusing on school and supporting her classmates. Her positive attitude and willingness to learn really set her apart. ¡Sigue con el buen trabajo, Evelyn! ⭐️Our 6 Maroon Student of the Week is Vivian. Vivian is a quiet leader who always does her best. If she has a question, she doesn't hesitate to ask. Her peers know to come to her for any advice on schoolwork. She is always focused and kind to the people around her. Her positive attitude and willingness to continue learning is what sets her apart from her peers. Congrats Vivian!

🎉 Congratulations to our November 11-15 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️(Not pictured) This week’s student of the week is a shining example of kindness. He makes our class a better place with his kindness and willingness to help others. His positivity makes me smile. Keep up the amazing work, Duniel! El estudiante de la semana de esta semana es un ejemplo brillante de amabilidad. Hace que nuestra clase sea un lugar mejor con su bondad y disposición para ayudar a los demás. Su positividad me hace sonreír. ¡Sigue con el increíble trabajo, Duniel! ⭐️Efrain is this week’s 5 Maroon Student of the Week because of his kindness, responsibility, and dedication. He consistently shows up on time, is fully prepared for class, and always completes his tasks without hesitation. Efrain also impresses us with his talent for poetry, bringing creativity and insight to his writing. He knows how to balance responsibility with a sense of fun, making him a joy to have in the classroom.

Check out Part 2 of Jay Martin's Parent Academy Series: Digital Wisdom Framework Synthetic Media. https://youtu.be/GX1eF78DvlA?si=F7gYWA0CVBIEEQ1S

Today is world kindness day. Spread kindness like confetti. It costs nothing and mean everything. Happy World Kindness Day!

✨Staff Spotlight✨Haley Urwin is a 8th grade LArts teacher. This is Ms. Urwin's first year working in the district. Before working at CMS she worked at Omaha North High School. She said her favorite lesson to teach is what we are doing in class right now which is reading and answering packet questions on the book Coraline. When I asked Ms. Urwin what her favorite book was she said she loved books so much she couldn't choose one but she said she really likes the gothic/fantasy genre.

🎨 Yesterday in 8th grade art! Students created Oreo creme relief art as part of our Printmaking unit. 🍪 While the materials were deliciously different, the methods closely resembled traditional printmaking techniques. Check out these unique, edible creations!

🇺🇸 Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we honor and thank the five CMS staff members who have served our country to protect our freedoms. We are so grateful for their dedication and sacrifices. Please join me in showing appreciation to our amazing staff veterans. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸Officer Loontjer served in the United States Marine Corps/United States Navy from 2002-2012 and was deployed overseas 4 times- three times to Iraq and once to Japan. 🇺🇸 Mr. Godejohn served in the US Navy from 1997-2003 aboard the Nuclear Missile Submarine USS Maine for 11 Strategic Deterrent Patrols. 🇺🇸 Mr. Medinger served in the United States Marine Corps from 1994-1998. He did two deployments with the 22nd MEU as a Military Policeman/Operations and Training clerk. A MEU is a Marine Expeditionary Unit. 🇺🇸 Mr. Ruskamp served in the Army National Guard from 1992-2000. 🇺🇸 Ms. Rasmussen served in the United States Army National Guard from 2007-2013.

Thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2024.

7th Grade Activity Night will be Friday, November 22nd from 5:30-7:30. Admission is $3.00 or a donation of 2 canned food items. Students must have their CMS ID to enter. Parents, if you are willing to help supervise or donate snacks, water, or pizza money please contact Ms. Nilson or Ms. Harms.

CMS Student Council is hosting a Food Drive! Students should bring their non-perishable food donations to their advisory teachers between November 13-20th. Students will build a castle out of their donations during Advisory on Wednesday, November 20th. Prizes will be awarded for Best Castle Overall, Most Food, Most Likes on Facebook, and Best Per Grade Level.

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️This student is quiet, but her kindness speaks volumes. She’s always willing to help her classmates and brings such a calm, supportive energy to her classes. We are so grateful for everything she does. Congratulations to the 8 Silver student of the week, Camila! ⭐️Our 8 Maroon student of the week is a quiet hard worker in class. He is respectful and kind to his peers and his teachers. His positive outlook in class brings joy to everybody. Keep being awesome and keep your bright smile, Deibin!

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 7th Grade ⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is Lena. Lena is always engaged in her education. She goes above and beyond and is very responsible. Lena is trustworthy and a leader for her peers. Thank you for shining bright in our 7 Silver classrooms! Thank you, Lena! ⭐️This Maroon 7 Student of the Week consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, diligently catches up on missed assignments, actively seeks help when needed, and puts forth genuine effort in all of his classes. Congratulations Eduardo!

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Our 6 Silver Student of the Week is Kamdyn. Kamdyn brings a positive energy and a constant willingness to help to our 6th-grade classrooms. Each day, she arrives with kindness and a determined attitude ready to work. We truly value her dedication to giving her best effort and working hard every day. Keep shining bright, Kamdyn! ⭐️Our 6 Maroon Student of the Week Katelyn! Her exceptional work ethic, kindness, and quiet leadership make her a standout member of our class. She is always willing to listen to other people's opinion and is always respectful when hearning someone else's point of view. Her classwork is always finished and done well. She is an amazing, positive, and kind demeanor every single day- even when concepts are harder. We are so happy and lucky to have her on our 6-Maroon Team! Congrats Katelyn.

🎉 Congratulations to our November 4-8 Students of the Week! 🎉 5th Grade ⭐️The 5th grade Silver student of the week is Kruz. Kruz is very quiet but does what is asked of her right away. She helps other classmates when they're not sure on something. She is always quick to make a joke with her classmates and teachers. She truly is bright spot for the Silver Team!! Way to go, Kruz! ⭐️Heily is doing an amazing job at improving her English skills. She works very hard and puts in a lot of effort every day. Heily is also super helpful with her classmates, always ready to lend a hand. Her dedication and kindness make her a fantastic friend and student in our class. We’re so proud of Heily!

Last Tuesday Jay Martin the DIrector of School Safety & Security for NDE was here in Columbus talking to students and parents about building a better digital culture. He has put together an online 4 part Digital Parent Academy. Follow this link to view Part 1 Digital Wisdom Framework - Platform Pressures. https://youtu.be/rnxR8NF1JNE?si=2o04-kKVDCFK05wT

This week, Mrs. Schwebach's science students tackled the big question: "What does light provide to plants to help them grow?" 🌿 Using infrared thermometers, heat lamps, radiometers, and calculators, they investigated the essential role of light and energy in plant growth. From discovering how heat impacts plants to measuring light intensity, our young scientists came up with fascinating ideas on how light supports plant life. 🌱✨

🇺🇸 Thank You to Our Troops! Our 6th graders have been busy creating cards to show their appreciation for American servicemen and women. Great job, students, and thank you to all who serve!

Students in Mrs. Magg's 5th grade math class, practiced place value using hands-on manipulatives today!

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 28-November 1 Students of the Week! 🎉 6th Grade ⭐️Jerson (not pictured) is an incredibly hard-working student who has shown remarkable growth in his English skills! His teachers are so proud of the progress he’s made and the commitment he shows to doing his best every day. It’s clear how much effort he puts into all of his work. ¡Sigue con el fantástico trabajo, Jerson! ⭐️Logan is a quiet leader in the classroom, but will consistently want to do well. He brings a sense of calm when others are unsure of themselves. We is always completing his work and helping others when needed. Congratulations Logan!

🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. 28-November 1 Students of the Week! 🎉 8th Grade ⭐️This student is such a bright light to have in class. He always shows up with the biggest smile and works incredibly well with any of his classmates! He has been working so hard and has been keeping up with all of his grades which is fantastic we love to see it! Keep up the great work we are so proud of you. Congratulations to the 8 Silver student of the week Isaac. ⭐️Our 8 maroon student of the week is a fabulous hard working student who is always kind to everyone and someone her teachers and classmates can depend on. Keep being awesome! Congrats to our 8 maroon student of the week Olivia.