Chamberlain Middle School October 2009-2010 Parent Newsletter

Wednesday School/Extra Help/Tutoring
Students that are failing 2 or more classes are required to stay the normal time on early release days.  Students can work on missing assignments; make up work, extra studying.  If they are assigned a Study Table it is mandatory.  Failure to show, or make arrangements, will result in disciplinary action.   Our numbers have been dropping since we have implemented the Study Tables program.   

Wednesday Early Release
We will dismiss at 1:25pm.  Please make arrangements for picking up your student.  Students will not be allowed to be in the building after 1:35pm. 


Progress Book (student’s grades)
If you need your students ID and password please contact Mr. Turner at CMS or Mr. Schuh at CHS




                          
Lunch Prices
Lunch prices for the 2009-2010 school year will be as follows: Plate lunch - $2.50; Basket lunch - $3.00. If needed, Free/Reduced Lunch forms are available in the CMS office.

The new EZPay system is now being utilized in the lunch lines.  Your student has an ID number in place as of 1/30/09.

Student Absences
If a student is absent, please call the school at 746-3227 before 10:00 am to report the absence. When the student returns to school, he or she has two school days to turn in either a parent note or doctor’s note giving a reason for the absence. In order for the absence to be excused, this note must be turned in to the attendance office (regardless of whether or not a call to school was made).

If a student has a doctor’s appointment, please bring a doctor’s note in to excuse the absence.


Medicine at School
Students are not allowed to possess medicine (even over –the-counter varieties) while on school property. All medicine must be turned to the office by a parent with a doctor’s note describing its use.  Failure to comply with this rule may result in disciplinary action.


Cellular Phones
Students are not allowed to use or have cellular phones at school during the hours of 7:25-2:10. If a student is found to have a cell phone on during school hours, the phone will be held in the office until a parent is able to come to the school and retrieve the phone.


Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up
We will continue our new drop off procedure.  Parents will enter in the east parking lot and proceed down the new access road.  Drop offs will turn left to the designated area.  Please remember that students are NOT to be dropped off in front of the school (Fairview) until after 7:30am. 

Progress Book
Parents – Progress Book is a great way to keep up with how your son or daughter is doing at school. Please be sure to visit Progress Book to view your child’s daily assignments and grades. Our teachers are making every effort to post assignments daily and update grades at least weekly.

You can visit Progress Book via a link at our district web site at http://www.carlisleindians.org . If you need your user name and/or password, please contact Mr. Turner at 746-3227 or at our respective email addresses.

Study Tables
We will have extra help on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30.  This will be additional tutoring for your student.  Teachers or Parents can assign.  This is not an act of discipline.  Study Tables are for students who need extra help in subject they are struggling with at school.

Student Pictures
October 16th
Retakes 20^th

Sports Schedules and Maps
Please go to http://www.highschoolsports.net

Athletes
If your son or daughter is interested in basketball or wrestling, please contact Mr. Ward (boys BB Justin.ward@carlisleindians.org ), Mrs. Oleksyk (GBB Bethany.Oleksyk@carlisleindians.org  ), or Mr. Schulz (WR at Kevin.Schulz@carlisleindians.org  )

Please have a designated place you are to go after school until your practice starts.  Students will not be allowed to be in the building unsupervised.    

School Fees
$55.00 School Fees
$30.00 Sports Fees (Must pay before first contest)
Must be paid, or arrangements made with treasurers office, before student is allowed to participate any extra curricula’s

Snowball Dance (sponsored by PTO)
Will be December 5^th from 6-9pm.  Type of dress is optional.  School fees must be paid, or an agreement made with treasurer’s office. 

Spirit Week
Oct. 5^th—9^th.  Students will dress as assigned.

HS/MS Bell Concert
Oct. 27^th @ 7pm in MS Auditorium 

PTO Book fair
Oct. 20^th-23^rd in MS Library

Good News Weekly
If you do not receive our monthly update and would like to via email, please contact the Supt. Office at 746-0710

CMS “All Call”
If you are not getting the messages that I am sending home, please call CMS at 746-3227.  We will send viable information with upcoming event, school closings, conferences, and testing information. 
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ANY STAFF MEMBER VIA EMAIL OR PHONE (746-3227) IF WE CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE TO YOU!


Dan Turner
Principal
(937) 746-3227 Ext. 300
Dan.Turner@calisleindians.org