Inside this issue: Principals’ Letter—1

Encore—2 News and Notes–-3

Celebrations—4 Teacher Spotlight—4 Events Calendar—5

Important Information—5

Contact us! Central Middle School

1900 Theilenius

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573)334-6281

Principal

Rex Crosnoe crosnoer@capetigers.com

Assisstant Principal

Sandra Rhinehart rhineharts@capetigers.com

Parent Liaison Toni Pearson

pearsona@capetigers.com

@capecentralmiddle

@capecms

Dear Parents and Students, I know we say this every school year but wow, how is it possible that the 1 st quarter of school is already over? I guess it is true what they say, time flies when you are having fun! As the crispness of fall fills that air, the students and staff of CMS are gearing up for all the holiday fun, spirit activities, and exciting learning that comes with the 2nd quarter of school. As you walk through the halls of CMS, school spirit and tiger pride are clearly visible everywhere you look. This past week, staff and students participated in Spirit Week. For a $1.00, students and staff participated in activities such as hat day, electronics day, and way back Wednesday. Spirit Week ended with a “meal in a can” food drive, where our students donated over 900 canned food items! All the proceeds and food collected will go to support the CMS mobile food pantry, which in return supports many of our own students and their families. This was a great opportunity to pull together as a CMS family and support such a wonderful project and have tons of fun along the way. To see more pictures of Spirit Week and other happenings here at CMS, follow us on Facebook @capecentralmiddle, and Twitter @capecms. Sincerely, Mrs. Rhinehart, Asst. Principal

October 2016 Volume 14, Issue 2

A newsletter for the parents, students, faculty and staff of Cape Central Middle School

The mission of Cape Public Schools is to educate EVERY student to be a successful, responsible citizen. Our vision: Every student...every day!

Page 2 The CMS Communicator

CMS is filled with enthusiastic readers! Last month the Mark Twain and Truman Reader Awards reading kicked off. 79 5th grade students that plan to read at least four Mark Twain Nominees. There are 92 6th grade students that plan to read at least four Truman Nominees. Students have already enjoyed sharing books with their classmates. Stay tuned for more updates!

The first of three Scholastic Book Fairs is at CMS for students to enjoy until Thursday, October 27. Students are welcome to visit the book fair during Tiger Time. Families are invited to visit during Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 25 and 27 between 4:00 and 7:00.

Physical Education We are currently in our Flag Football unit. Students are covering the basics of football, such as: proper throwing and catching techniques, routes to run for plays, punting and kicking techniques, and game rules. - Justin Lieser - Tim McGuire lieserl@capetigers.com mcguiret@capetigers.com

Music Class

In music this month we have started working with our recorders, learned the story behind the writing of the Star Spangled Banner in both 5th and 6th grade, and used basketballs for teaching rhythm. Every student needs to have a recorder. We have them for sale at school for only $5.00.

- Gary Belcher

CMS Library Art Class 5th grade is just finishing up their landscape using line and pattern. They will be starting a new project this week.

6th grade finished their self portrait and has now moved on to Pop Art. They are doing an enlarged version of a candy wrapper. They are focusing on font and the realism of the draw-ing.

Carrie Evans

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6th Grade Rocks and Minerals

6th Grade Science classes have recently finished their study of rocks and minerals. This unit will prepare them to study the many intricacies of Earth. They completed an edible rocks lab, examined salt and alum under the microscope, and a mineral lab.

Computer Class

5th and 6th grade students are finishing up their PowerPoint projects in computer lab. They have worked really hard on these the last few weeks demonstrating their knowledge of Power-Point and making them look really awesome! We will be reviewing every-thing we learned about PowerPoint with a review game and then they will be taking their test.

We will be learning more basics of computers to prepare them with a life long journey of using tech-nology!

-Ms. Faulstich

Metamorphosis Mrs. Radake and Mrs. Branch’s classes have watched twelve tadpoles turn into a frog right before their eyes this month. The process of tadpole to frog transformation is called metamorphosis.

Community Service

Mrs. Valleroy’s class is mak-ing treat bags for the Veteran’s Home. They are also working to put together care packages to send out to a local National Guard unit that is being acti-vated and sent to Qatar.

Otis Spunkmeyer Remember to pick up your fundraiser goods on Wednesday,

October 26 between 2:00 and 5:00pm in the CMS Café.

Due to space limitations, everything must be picked up dur-ing this time. Many fundraiser items must remain frozen.

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Class of the Month

Student of the Month Art

Schroeder Bradshaw1

Computers

Dennis Bradshaw2

Music

Wischmann Stevens2

PE

Radake Dugan

Dress Code

Nugent Sostillio

5th Grade 6th Grade

Mrs. Branch Avery Koehler Mr. Bradshaw1 Skyler Cook

Mr. Brown Ja’Kiyah Beal Mr. Bradshaw2 Addison Ank

Ms. Dennis Grace Morgan Mrs. Brown Miracle Crawford

Mrs. Drury Mia Gibson Mrs. Dugan Allison Majors

Mrs. Hecht Ky Anderson Mrs. Newman Taj Morris

Mrs. Hunter Bryce Williams Mrs. Oliver Jeremiah Todd

Mrs. McAlister Tori Wade Mrs. Parker Isaac Geiser

Mr. Musial Gabby Knupp Mrs. Sostillio Caitlin Dilley

Mrs. Nugent Emmy Scott Mrs. Stevens1 Isabella Lineberry

Mrs. Radake Natalie Rinda Mrs. Stevens2 Gabriel Goodin

Mrs. Riley Lydia Cao Mrs. Valleroy Sydnee Williams

Mrs. Schroeder Brandon Webb Ms. Wagner Olivia Majors

Ms. Wigfall Zoie Anglin

Ms. Wischmann Kierra Womack

Teacher Spotlight

What is your favorite thing about fall?

Mrs. Newman: Cool cr isp air , leaves falling, and gathered around the fire pit with fr iends and family.

Mrs. Dugan: I absolutely love the fall months. I enjoy dr inking Salted Caramel Mochas from Starbucks and walking outside in the crisp weather with my handsome men. My son's birthday is in the fall, too. I'm plan-ning his first friend party and we're all excited. Pokemon is on the docket! :)

Mrs. Evans: My favor ite thing about fall is having an outdoor fire going...oh and s’mores!!

Ms. Faulstich: My favor ite thing about fall is watching the leaves turn colors and partaking in all the fun activities. I love sitting around a bonfire on a chilly evening, admiring the beautiful nature scenes while deer hunting, going on hayrides, carving pumpkins, and spending time with friends and family. Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year!

Mrs. Stevens2: I love the cr isp cool air , the changing of the leaves, and sipping warm apple cider by a fire at night. I also love taking my kids to the pumpkin patch!!

Important Information

October 20-27—Book Fair in the Library 21– Grandparents’ Day (During Encore) 25– Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7p.m.) 26– Early Release (2:30) 27– Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7p.m.) 30– NO SCHOOL November 1– Picture Retake Day

2– Early Release (2:30) 2– Domino’s Night 4– PBS Friday 9—Flu Clinic 9– Early Release (2:30) 23, 24, 25—Thanksgiving Break 28– Simply Swirled Night 30– Early Release (2:30)

December 2– PBS Friday 7– Early Release (2:30) 14– Early Release (2:30) 16– End of Second Quarter 16– Half Day (Dismiss at 12:15)

See you January 4!

Orange Tiger Ticket Cash In

Cash In on Thursday, October 27 Party on November 4

70 Tickets Legos

America’s Funniest Videos

80 Tickets Science Experiment

Dance Party with Professional Dance Instructor

90 Tickets Personal Electronics

Art Party

100 Tickets Mrs. Pind’s Dog Show

130 Tickets S'mores and Recess

The October PBS lesson focused on taking responsibility for oneself. Middle school students should be responsible for their actions and belong-ings.

CMS Flu Clinic

Wednesday, November 9 Check Monday Folders on October 31 for consent forms for the CMS Flu Clinic. Please note only the shot will be available since the mist will not be effective for the types of flu expected this flu season.

- Nurse Julie Pastrick

Central Middle School has teamed up with United Way to provide extra learning opportunities to our students. In an average week, CMS offers 8 hours and 45 minutes of extra in-structional time outside of the regular school day with Tiger Math in the mornings and before school or after school ICU tutoring.

Tiger Math: 5th graders work on iXL and 6th grad-ers work on ALEKS under the guidance of teachers.

- 7:00am—7:30am

- Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Wischmann’s classrooms

Before School ICU: Any student may be signed up by a teacher to receive extra individualized help on specific as-signments or skills.

- 7:00am—7:45am

- Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Wischmann’s classrooms

After School ICU: Any student may be signed up by a teacher to receive extra individualized help on specific as-signments or skills.

- 3:30pm—4:30pm

It is important to remember that your student will need their own transportation. CMS does not provide transportation for extra ICU or Tiger Math times.

ICU allows students to master skills that require extra practice for them. The smaller group before or after school al-lows each student to receive extra instructional time from teachers.