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Good morning. With the new information being released late on Friday, we have learned that CMS boys basketball may officially begin their season. We know this is short notice, but below is the schedule for tomorrow's try-out. Remember, the boys must have a current physical on file in order to try- out. We are very excited about this opportunity for the kids to compete. Please email Mr. Mayhall with any questions. mayhallb@charleston.k12.il.us
Here is information from the coaches.
Here are the tryout times for both groups:
Monday (1/25/21)
7th Grade: 3:30-5:15
8th Grade: 5:15-7:00
Please be aware that after the tryout has ended, we will meet with each player individually to inform them on whether or not they made the team. It will take a little bit of time for us to get through each player. Once their meeting is over they will be free to go. If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you and we are looking forward to getting to play.
Great news, Charleston Middle School girls interested in Volleyball!!! Practice begins tomorrow. You MUST have a current physical on file to participate. Please email Mr. Mayhall with any questions. mayhallb@charleston.k12.il.us
Thursday- 2:00-3:30. 8th grade tryouts 3:45-5:15. 7th grade tryouts
Friday- 2:00-3:30 8th grade tryouts 3:45-5:15 7th grade tryouts
Saturday- 7-8:30. 7th grade practice;
8:30-10 8th grade practice
Hello. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. The IESA and Governor's office have made a decision on the upcoming athletic seasons. CMS boys basketball, (along with CMS cheer and dance,) will not be allowed to begin on January 4th. Volleyball will not be able to begin on January 11th. We are again in a "pause" for these seasons. We are also not allowed to resume open gyms. As far as the possibility of any sort of season, we will keep you updated if/when we receive any further information from the IESA. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at mayhallb@charleston.k12.il.us
Have a great New Year.
Charleston Middle School teacher, Mrs. Sherwood and her students (Alexis Goddard, Aly Winnett, Erikah Ballinger, Ruthie Okrasinski, Koliatra Phillips not pictured) recently created a bulletin board called, "What Brings You Joy?". The bulletin board was an opportunity for students to express and share what brings each of them joy this time of year.
As part of our district's Leader in Me initiative, one of the staff action teams put together a COVID-19 awareness poster contest for all students at CMS to compete in through their EPIC classes. Several dozen posters were turned in, but only a handful were chosen as winners (4 not shown in picture). These posters were judged not only on their creativity and artistic ability, but also the concept and facts they presented about various topics related to COVID-19 (masks, handwashing, etc.). All student posters will be hung around the CMS or Central Office for our students and community to see.
CMS Spirit Week (Week of December 14-18)
CMS Student Council has organized a spirit week for Charleston Middle School. Each day is listed below:
Monday: Dress as your favorite character
Tuesday: Christmas Hat Day
Wednesday: Crazy Sock Day
Thursday: PJ Day
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day
Pictures at Charleston Middle School
Picture Day is coming to CMS on December 10th and December 11th. There will be a flier sent out to parents through email that will allow you to order pictures online.
Remote students will have the opportunity to come into Charleston Middle School on December 10th from 2PM-3:30PM to get there pictures taken. Parents and students will need to check in at the front office for directions. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 639-6000.
Attention all 7th, and 8th Graders: Do you like to answer trivia questions? Are you full of useless and useful information? Then Scholastic Bowl is for you! There will be an informational meeting for any 7th or 8th grader interested in joining the CMS Scholastic Bowl Team this Friday, Dec. 4 from 8:15-8:30 AM. in the CMS Media Center. Any remote students interested and anyone with questions should contact Mr. Pitcher or Mr. Spear.
Shopping for Thanksgiving? Don't forget to scan your receipt with the Box Top app and earn money for CMS!
Thank you to CMS principal and Veteran, Mr. Lynn, for being a guest speaker in Mrs. Morgan's EPIC class today! 7Red remote learners had a chance to hear about Mr. Lynn's military experience. Thank Mr. Lynn and all Veterans for your service! 🇺🇸
We are proud to present, The 2020 CMS Veterans Day Program. You can access the program with these links to stream the video. The links are public and accessible to anyone. Please be aware that streaming speeds may vary depending on your device. https://charlestoncusd1-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/pitcherm_charleston_k12_il_us/Ee0-Bk1nAaVNtgLVd7wNzJsB62XQn5k0C_1Bt9esYV7pXg?e=GlDNr4
or
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1915471295
Thank you to the countless individuals who helped make this possible and most of all thank you to all the service women and men who have served or are serving our country. Happy Veterans Day!
We are proud to present, The 2020 CMS Veterans Day Program. You can access the program with these links to stream the video. The links are public and accessible to anyone. Please be aware that streaming speeds may vary depending on your device. https://charlestoncusd1-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/pitcherm_charleston_k12_il_us/Ee0-Bk1nAaVNtgLVd7wNzJsB62XQn5k0C_1Bt9esYV7pXg?e=GlDNr4
or
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1915471295
Thank you to the countless individuals who helped make this possible and most of all thank you to all the service women and men who have served or are serving our country. Happy Veterans Day!
Pop up Book Fair. Three days only! CMS is hosting a mini fall book fair this week. The book fair is open before and after school through Thursday, November 12! Be sure to stop by before it's gone!
A huge congrats to Blair Ritchey and Grace Edwards for being named the 2020 CMS John Dively Award winners. Both of these young ladies are perfect examples of what it takes to be an outstanding student athlete on and off the field. Great job, ladies 🥎🥎🥎💪💪💪
With the schedule changes, students in classes with pre-scheduled meetings will need to update their Teams calendar. Here is a set of directions to help: https://5il.co/mtk1.
CMS Families,
I wanted to give you a few reminders about school for the week of November 2nd-6th:
-Monday, November 2nd is a Remote Planning Day for Staff with no student attendance.
-Tuesday, November 3rd is non-student attendance due to Election Day.
-Wednesday, November 4th is our reopening of school for those attending in-person. We will continue to follow the 2-Hour Early Dismissal schedule which is from 8:45-1:25. Students will not be permitted to enter the building until 8:10 a.m.
(*Please review our CMS reopening plan on the school website for additional information for those returning to school)
The 7th Grade EPIC students are preparing for in-person learning next week by wearing masks, carrying backpacks, social distancing, cleaning their areas and walking on the right side of the hallways. Please review the CMS reopening plan posted on the CMS website.
CMS Morning Entrance Video
https://youtu.be/mTp0ly9Jj1E
Over the next week, Charleston Middle School will be posting videos/pictures/information going over the specifics of the CMS reopening plan for students returning to in-person instruction and students remaining in remote learning. The plan can be found in its entirety on our website. Please check the Charleston Middle school website for these updates.
Transportation: Students and their families are encouraged to provide their own transportation if possible.
Arrival:
Students will be allowed to enter the building at 8:10 a.m.
Busses will drop off at West door (Door 10)
Car riders and walkers-7th grade students will enter through front door on West Side (Door 1)
Car riders and walkers-8th grade students will enter through front door on East Side (Door 3)
There will be staff members at each door to check temperatures and screen for symptoms. As students line up for health screening, social distancing guidelines should be maintained. On the first day, students will be directed to his/her assigned class until 8:40 unless they are eating breakfast. After breakfast they will be instructed to go to his/her assigned class which will be shared by the screeners.
Face masks are required upon entering the building
Robert Lynn
CMS Principal
Help CMS honor our Veterans!