Student/Parent Meetings

August 10th, 2015

Parents,

We are 10 days away from the first day of school, which means that it is time for our annual student/parent back to school meetings.  This year, in addition to the usual policy/handbook items, we will discuss the new block schedule, drop off and pick up procedures, the CMS grab and go breakfast program, and students will be able to get into the building to put school supplies in their lockers.

I have schedule three grade level meetings, but feel free to attend the meeting that best fits your schedule.  The 6th-8th grade meetings are virtually identical in terms of content that will be covered. However, the 5th grade meeting is geared towards out new 5th grade students and the program will be a little different.

*All three meetings will be at 5:30 in the Middle School Gym:

August 11th - 6th grade 

August 12th - 7th and 8th grade

August 13th - 5th grade

Parents, please bring your student(s) to the meeting with you so they can put school supplies in their lockers. On the first day of school the entire student body will meet in the gym for an all school assembly before going to class.  Students will not be allowed in the academic building before school. If you are unable to attend the meetings, students may drop off school supplies in their lockers during the week of August 10th.

If you are unable to attend one of the meetings, please feel free to email, call or drop by the office to ask me questions.  I'm excited for the start of the school year and I can't wait to see all of our students!

Sincerely,

Nick Dressel

Chadron Middle Principal

308-432-0708

nichlas.dressel@chadronschools.net

Chadron Middle School Back to School Information

Important Dates:
August 11th - 6th Grade Back to School Meeting - 5:30 PM CMS GYM

August 12th - 7th/8th Back to School Meeting - 5:30 PM CMS GYM

August 13th - 5th Grade Orientation - 5:30 CMS GYM

August 19th - 1st Day of School - 1:30 Dismissal All Week

August 25th - CMS Open House  - 6:00-7:00 PM

**Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies with them to the back to school meetings. Students will be let into the building after the meeting so that they can put their supplies into their lockers**

School Supply Lists:
2015-16 CMS School Supply Lists (5th-8th Grade)

Other Information:
7th grade students need to have the following before starting school:
Updated Physical
Current Immunizations - Tdap shot required for 7th graders

Please pay lunch balances before the first day of school.  Parents can check lunch balances on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  The middle school office will be closed until August 3rd.  To pay your bill, please contact Tricia Berry at 432-0707.

On the first day of school, students will be sent home with a large packet for forms for parents to sign. Please return the forms with signatures by August 26th.

National History Day Results

Chadron Middle School was well represented at the National History Day competition in Washington D.C. last week.  Ten students submitted five projects for judging at the national competition and several students left D.C. with more than good memories. 

Mande Wollesen & Bailey Russell finished 6th in the nation & received the Outstanding State Entry Award for their project on the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Kellie Waugh and Anabel Gardner finished 14th in the nation for their website about Bartolome de las Casas.  Mande, Bailey, Claire Margetts, Abby Hyer, Shelby Blundell, Lauren Collins, and Grace Sorenson also received ribbons for using the Chronicling America database in their research.  

Congratulations to Mande, Bailey, Kellie, Anabel, Claire, Abby, Shelby, Lauren, Grace, and Sidney and thank you for being outstanding representatives for your school, town, and state. 

Chadron Middle School National Qualifiers

Kellie and Anabel - Finished 14th in the nation with
their website about Bartolome de las Casas

Mande and Bailey finished 6th in the nation with
 their project about the Cuban Missile Crisis.
They also received the Outstanding State Entry Award.