The 7th grade language arts students are reading "Path to the Stars," a memoir by Sylvia Acevedo. This week they studied a few of Acevedo's quotes. The students found ways they connected with not only the quotes, but also with their peers. Ask your student about Sylvia and her family's Christmas traditions!
Let's hear it for Jersey and Adan! They were named the Seventh Grade Students of the Week for the week of February 5-9th! Congratulations! Keep up the stellar work!
It was great to see Dr. Kay back in the classroom today at Columbus Middle School subbing in Ms. Focher's STEM Classes. Ms. Focher won a substitute for a day during our shopping for charities campaign this past fall. If you see Dr. Kay be sure to ask him about his day.
Let's hear it for these lovely, talented, and mindful ladies! Congratulations to Aubrey and Nora for earning the Seventh Grade Student of the Week Award for the week of January 29-February 2!
Congrats to Kevin & Justin for being the 01/22-01/26 7th Grade Students of the Week!
Please be on the lookout for information about Student-Led Conferences. Conferences will be held at CMS on Monday, February 12th and Thursday, February 15th. Conferences will be held in your student's Advisory classrooms, and forms should have come home with your student this week! Please returns those as soon as possible! Thank you for your help!
🎉👏 Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter! Your dedication, hard work, and kindness have truly set you apart. We are immensely proud of your achievements!
Don't forget the Lighting of the Anchor event tonight from 5:00-7:00 pm at CHS!
You'll get the chance to meet Santa and Lil' C. Also starting at 5:00pm elementary students will be singing 5 carols at the Anchor, followed by CHS vocal music students at 5:15.
The 7th grade language arts students are wrapping up the Reality Check unit by writing an Informative Essay using short stories as evidence. There are many things that blur the lines between what is real and what is not. Ask your student for an example!
Our 5th and 6th grade students have been working hard for months and are excited to perform The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at 7:00 pm on Friday, Dec. 1st and at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Columbus Middle School. Please come support our students and be entertained!
Ms. Gustafson's book club has spent Wednesdays during WIN time this semester reading "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick. Reading sure can be fun, and Max and Kevin showed us that "Everybody needs something to hope for."
Student Council is hosting a Food Drive the week of Nov. 6th. Bring non-perishable food items to your advisory! On Friday, Advisory classes will use the food items to build a castle! Pictures of the food castles will be submitted to Student Council who will vote for the following categories and prizes - Best Overall - Donuts, Most Food-Star for your banner, Most Creative - Candy, and Best Per Grade Level - Lunch Fast Passes.
All food collected will be donated to the Platte County Food Bank.
Don't forget to join us tomorrow, October 31st from 5:00-6:00 pm at Columbus High School for our annual Trunk or Treat event! We can't wait to see all of the students and families!
Congrats to this week's 7th Grade Students of the Week, Ardany and Corbin!
7th grade activity night is next Friday, November 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30. We are in need of:
-donations of money so we can purchase pizza
-donations of individually packed snacks or drinks (Little Debbies, cookies, fruit snacks, Gatorades, snack-size candy bars, etc.) for the snack walk
-supervisors to monitor the students in a gym or at one of the games.
Please contact Ms. Nilson or Ms. Harms with questions! Donations can be dropped off in the front office or can be sent with your student and given to Mrs. Harms(B234) or Mrs. Nilson(B112)
Congratulations Halle & Kayli for being chosen as the Seventh Grade Students of the Week for October 16-20th.
CMS Student Council is proud to present the Quarter 1 North Star Winners: Ms. Ditter, Ms. Gustafson, Ms. Shevlin, and Ms. Trofholz! Across the world, the North Star is seen as the Anchor of the Northern Sky, a constant, reassuring presence. It can help people determine and guide them in a purposeful direction. Symbolically, the North Star is seen as a beacon of hope and inspiration. We are now accepting nominations for Quarter 2! Please complete the form below to nominate a staff member who embodies the traits of the North Star. Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/PH12McRpfcPpLEsR7
Congratulations to the Students of the Quarter! 🎉 Your teachers are incredibly proud of your hard work, determination, and kindness. Keep up the great work, and continue to inspire us all with your dedication to learning and your kindness to others. 📚🌟
The Discoverer Den is the school store operated by the CMS Student Council. CMS students can purchase many different items such as candy, school supplies, small toys, and Discoverer Gear using "Discoverer Bucks." Students earn Discoverer Bucks by being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind. The line is always really long with students who are excited to spend their hard-earned Discoverer Bucks! If you are interested in supporting the Discoverer Den with donations, please reach out to Ms. Harms or Ms. Nilson.
Voters, have you returned your survey?
In September, CPS mailed a survey to all registered voters who submitted a ballot in the May 9th special bond election. This survey is the first step of many to determine a new solution to address the needs of Columbus Public Schools. If you have not yet returned your survey we ask that you please do so by Friday, October 20th.
