Girls on the Run is So Much FUN!

(Submitted by Mrs. Rischling)

Come join the fun!  Registration for Girls on the Run now open for 3rd-6th girls!  The CMS GOTR team will meet after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00.  Thanks to the Chadron Public School Foundation, Chadron tuition is $50 for the season.  Tuition includes GOTR sport pack, water bottle, t-shirt, curriculum and 5k entry.  Scholarships are available for those on free/reduced lunch and anyone else in need.  Please see Ms. Marshall for details.  Must register by February 20th.

Click Here to Register

Washington DC Ink Jet Cartridge Recycling Fundraiser

The Washington DC kids group is still collecting small ink jet cartridges for recycling. You may drop these off at Bank of the West, Pump & Pantry or with Kristol Cummings.

2014 CMS National Geographic Bee

Congratulations to Zach C. and Kaylie E. for finishing in the top two of the school round of the National Geographic Bee.  Zach was the overall school champion and won the opportunity to take the written test that could qualify him for the state round.  Thank you to all of the students that competed in the CMS National Geographic Geography Bee.

Zach and Kaylie

CMS History Bee Winners

Congratulations to Claire M., Sam R., Nick W., and Jacob L. for finishing in the top four during the CMS History Bee that was held on Tuesday, January 14th.  Claire won the event by being the first to correctly answer five questions.  By finishing in the top four, these students qualified for the opportunity to take an online History Bee test, which will determine qualification for the regional competition.

Back Row: Sam and Nick
Front Row: Claire and Jacob

Click on the link below for examples of the questions that they were asked and take the quiz to see how well you would have done.  Have fun!

https://testmoz.com/245696/student

Poetic Power

Thirty-three 8th grade students in Mrs. Waugh's 8th grade English class have been accepted to have their work published in an anthology by poeticpower.com.  Congratulation to: Megan S., Ron B., Coy, B., Sarah B., Zach C., Kat D., Dana D., Magdalene E., Pamela F., Kylee G., Teresa G., Hunter H., Ricki H., Caleb H., Beau J., Drew J., Hannah K., Carah K., MiaKayla K., Taya L., Cody M., Joseph M., Mumbi S., Aubree N., Martin P., Renee R., Sam R., Brooklyn S., Mark T., Clayton V., Nate W., Jodi W., and Nick W. 

Back Row: Martin, Sam, Nick, Mark, Nate, Joe, Cody, Clayton
Front Row: Renee, Mumbi, Taya, Brooklyn, Aubree,Jodi, MiaKayla

Back Row: Coy, Drew, Beau, Ron, Hunter, Caleb, Zach
Front Row: Kat, Sarah, Teresa, Kylee, Dana, Hannah, Rikki

Request for Parents Empoyed by Federal Agencies

From Mr. Mack's (CHS Principal) blog mackematics.blogspot.com

Request For Parents Employed By Federal Agencies

We recently mailed a survey home to parents who may be employed by any Federal agency or on Federal Property.  Chadron Public Schools is currently applying for Impact Aid 8003 which helps finance education for our district.

Parents of K-12 students attending Chadron Public Schools:  If you are employed by a Federal agency, work on Federal property, or are a member of the Armed Services, we would appreciate your cooperation and participation in this application by filling out and returning the surveyby Friday, January 10th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Central Office at 432-0700.  Thank you very much for your assistance.

Support the CMS Playground Project with Boxtops for Education

Chadron Middle School is in the process of fundraising and seeking grant opportunities to move the middle school playground to west side of the building.  Relocating the playground will allow the school to make better use of the existing outdoor space while enhancing student safety during the day and improving parking during activities that are held at the school.  For more information about this project, please click here.

Box Tops for Education is a great way for everyone in the community to support this project.  All you need to do is clip box tops off of products that participate in Box Tops for Education (click this link to see a Complete List of Products) and bring them the to the middle school office.  It really is amazing how quickly these add up.  If you know people who might like to help out in this way, but don't keep up with the CMS Principal Blog or CMS Facebook page, please let them know about our project.  Word of mouth is a powerful fundraising tool!

Thank you for your support and if you have questions about Box Tops for Education, please call the Chadron Middle School office at 432-0708.

2nd Semester 8th Grade Project Due Dates

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Below is a link to a letter that was written to the parents of 8th grade students.  The letter outlines the due dates for major projects that will be assigned during the second semester.  This letter was also attached to the students' report card that was sent home on Friday, December 20th.  If you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher.

Thank you,

2nd Semester 8th Grade Project Due Dates

What's Happening at CMS

Happy New Year!  Below is a list of events that will take place over the next two weeks at CMS.

Jan. 6th - No School - Teacher In-Service
Jan. 7th - School Resumes - Beginning of 3rd Quarter
Jan. 7th - Boy's Basketball Practice Begins
Jan. 13th - School Board Meeting - 5:30 PM in Central Office
Jan. 14th - Playground Fundraising Meeting - 5:30 in CMS Library
Jan. 16th - 7th grade Boy's Basketball v. Gering - 4:00
Jan. 16th - 8th grade Boy's Basketball @Gering - 4:00
Jan. 18th - 7th and 8th grade Boy's Basketball v. Valentine - 11:00 AM