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After MAP testing today, Mr. Kanouse's 1st Period Class has been busy figuring probabilities for the different colored M&Ms in fun size bags. The reward? Eating them when they are done using their math skills! The probability of them enjoying the treat was 100%.
CMS Student Leadership Council members we are still working concession tomorrow, Tues. Jan. 16th at 5:00pm. Please come out and help!!
The parent meeting for the 6th grade - Junior students who were interested in the National Parks trip for 2025 originally scheduled for tonight will be postponed until Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30 in the CMS art room. See you then!
The CMS Scholastic Bowl parent info meeting, originally scheduled for Tue., 1/16, in the CMS IMC has been rescheduled!
Upcoming:
1/18= Concessions (volunteers needed)
1/23= Practice: 3:30-4:30P
1/25= Parent Info Meeting: 3:30-4:00P
1/30= Practice: 3:30-4:30P
Pitcher & Spear
Monday's CMS volleyball match at T Town is cancelled. This match will now be played on Tuesday, February 6th @ T Town.
8 Red students have been learning about WW1 and trench warfare. Students were tasked with recreating what trench warfare would look like.
A huge congrats to our CMS Cheer squad for finishing as the ICCA state runner up. We are extremely proud of this team. Great job, ladies!!!
A huge thank you to the lovely people at Standing Stone Community Center of Charleston for the generous donation that they made last week. We hope this is the beginning of a wonderful partnership to help support our students and community. We here at CMS thank you.
Have a safe and happy break. We hope to see you in the new year!
It has been a busy week in the CMS IMC! We hosted 7th Grade Social Studies trivia competitions, Computer Skills Sphero work and Book Bistro in addition to our daily activities. Congratulations to Lixia for being the December Frequent Flyer winner! Enjoy your prizes! Thank you to our Student Clerks who do an amazing job! This month we feature Thomas, looking very professional at work! #cmscusd1
CMS will be collecting donations next week for the Coles County animal shelter! 🎄🐾
CMS 8th grade students enjoyed a women's EIU basketball game this afternoon. #cusd#cms
CMS 8th graders attended the EIU Women's basketball game today. Thank you EIU!
'Tis the season for CMS to spread holiday cheer!
The CMS IMC is a busy place! CBE classwork, book check-in/check-out and Spheros all happening at the same time! Students think win-win and synergize while sharpening the saw! Thank you to the classes of Ms. Mellott, Ms. Bickford and Mrs. Adams for putting the habits in practice and demonstrating leadership skills! #cmscusd1
CMS 8Gold team wants to congratulate Callie and Aiden for being our November Smarty Pants winners!! We are proud of you!!
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The end of the month means Book Bistro time in the CMS IMC! Fifteen students enjoyed lunch, treats and new books today. The November Frequent Flyer winner was Austin! He read ten books this month and won fabulous prizes! Congratulations Austin! #cmscusd1
CMS student leaders were recognized during a recent assembly. At the assembly there was also a tug of war contest between 8th grade and 7th grade; then the 8th grade took on the teachers! #cusd1#cms
Starting Monday, December 4, 2023 join students and staff at CMS for the 12 Days of Christmas Spirt! #cusd1#cms
Seventh graders enjoy the sights of the season in the CMS IMC during lunch! Card games, board games and online games are helping students begin with the end in mind, think win-win, synergize and sharpen the saw during the mid-day break. #cmscusd1
CMS is thankful to many of our area businesses who helped make our Veterans Day program a great success! Thank you for your support of our students, veterans, and community!