The Cardinal Connection
Connecting Chippewa Falls Middle School
with Families and the Community
May 2014-2015
Check out the
middle school website
at this address:
http://
cfms.chipfalls.k12.
wi.us
Chippewa Falls Middle School
Heidi Taylor-Eliopoulos
Building Principal
Jerim DesJarlais
Assistant Principal
Derrick Kunsman
Assistant Principal
Newsletter
Highlights
Students of the Month
Nurse’s Notes
2
Music Information
Grade 8 Field Trip
3
Honor and Merit Rolls
4-6
Sports Physicals
Code Meeting
9
Summer School
CFMS Yearbooks
13
Gr. 8 Badger Exam Dates
10
June 3
Presidential Awards
6:30-8:00 pm
Message from the Principal
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s),
Is it too soon to already be excited about next school year? We are working
hard to wrap up the 2014-2015 school year here at CFMS; but, plans are also well
underway for next year.
Following is some important information to help you as a family get ready for
next school year.
Student Schedules will be available on Infinite Campus on Friday, August 7,
at 4:00 pm.
Our Registration Days are scheduled August 11 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm as
well as August 12 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. All students and a parent should attend on registration day. On registration day, parents should fill out start-of-year
paperwork. Students and parents should try out locker combinations and find classrooms. Information about fall athletics and Voyagers will be available. Yearbook
pictures will be taken on Registration Days. Co-curricular code meetings are
scheduled for August 11 and 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the middle school
auditorium. Attendance on one of these nights is a requirement for any student
(and parent) who is planning on participating in sports or clubs at the middle
school. Students are required to attend just one co-curricular meeting during their
middle school years. Sixth grade students do not need to get a physical; one is required in seventh grade, but not in eighth.
A school supply list is included in the July letter. It will also be available on the
middle school website.
Bus information may be obtained by calling the Yellow Bus Company at 715726-2454.
September 1st is WEB Day!! This first day of school is ONLY for sixth graders and their 8th grade mentors!
Parents will definitely want to attend our Back to School Night on September
3rd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. On this night, families will have the chance to
learn about our schools, teams, and programming.
We are making plans for a GREAT school year for our students at
Chippewa Falls Middle School! Please do not hesitate to call or email
If you have any questions.
Heidi Eliopoulos
Principal
2015-2016 SPORT SEASON CALENDAR
ATTENTION: All 6th, 7th and 8th graders and their parents and students new to the district who plan on participating in
any extra-curricular activity, your attendance is mandatory at the ACTIVITY CODE MEETING and CONCUSSION MEETING.
August 11 6:00-7:00 pm - Aud A thru M
August 12 6:00-7:00 pm - Aud N thru Z
ImPACT TEST
We will continue to implement "Concussion Law Act 172 - Statute 118.293" that must be attended by all athletes and their
parent(s) or legal guardian(s), and this is a MANDATORY meeting! If you do not attend, your child will become ineligible to
participate or practice in athletics.
The ImPACT test is a neurocognitive evaluation that provides baseline data for an athlete in case they sustain a concussion. All CFMS athletes, except runners, must take the ImPACT test each year prior to participating in a competition. Fall ImPACT testing will be August 11th and 12th. Julie Petersen our Licensed Athletic Trainer will be administering the ImPACT testing on August 11tth at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm,
7:00pm, and 8:00pm and August 12th at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm, 7:00pm,
and 8:00pm. There will be sign-up sheets for the ImPACT Testing times during Registration Days at the Reception Area
or you can call the Reception Desk at the Middle School after August 5th. Additional testing times will be set throughout the year. Testing will be in Computer Rooms 538 & 410.
CONCUSSION AND ATHLETIC CODE MEETING
The Mandatory Concussion Meeting and will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2015 & Wednesday, August 12, 2015
from 6:00 - 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. This meeting must be attended each year! Both the athlete(s) & parent(s)
or legal guardian(s) must attend. The Mandatory Athletic Code Meeting will be held in the Auditorium from 6:30 – 7:00pm
for all athletes and a parent(s) for the entire 2015 – 2016 school year! There is a new athletic code and all must attend for the
2015 – 2016 school year. Both the athlete(s) & parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must attend.
Football equipment will be handed out on Monday, August 24 th from 1:00 – 3:30pm. Practice will be from 4:00 – 6:00pm.
PHYSICALS
If you are in 6th grade and you will be playing a sport, you will not be required to have a physical. Sixth graders will
only need an alternate card (Red) filled out with a parent signature. They may be picked up at the reception area or you
may find it on the school district website at http://www.wiaawi.org/index.php?id=168. All 7th graders who will be
playing a sport will need to have a physical (Green Card). Eighth graders will not need a physical unless they are
new to playing a sport. Eighth grade students will need to have an alternate card (Yellow) filled out with a parent
signature.
FEES
The fee schedule to be implemented at the Middle School is listed below. The Middle School Account Clerk will be
collecting this activity fee.
Athletic Fee:
$10.00 per sport/$20.00 max per student/$40.00 max per family
Student qualifying for reduced lunch:
$ 5.00 per sport/$10.00 max per student/$20.00 max per family
Student qualifying for free lunch:
$ 0.00
SEASON STARTING DATES FOR FALL
Football:
Grade 7 & 8 – equipment issued Monday, August 24th, 1-3:30pm at MS
Phy Ed Area. Practice starts Monday, August 24th, 4:00-6:00pm
Volleyball:
Grade 7
MS 6:45-7:45am; Grade 8 at MS, Monday, Sept. 8th 4:00 – 5:30pm
Cross-Country:
Grades 6, 7, 8 at MS, Monday, September 8th 4:00 – 5:00pm
Boys Soccer:
Grades 7 & 8 at MS, Monday, September 8th 4:00 – 5:30pm
Sports Listed By Trimester
Fall
Grade
Approx. Start
Approx. End
Interscholastic Football
1
7/8
August 24
October 22
Interscholastic Cross Country
1
6/7/8
September 8
October 22
Interscholastic Volleyball
1
7/8
September 8
October 22
Interscholastic Boys Soccer
1
7/8
September 8
October 22
Cheerleading & Stunt
1
6/7/8
September 8
October 22
Sports Listed By Trimester cont.
Intramural Boys Basketball
Interscholastic Boys Basketball
Interscholastic Girls Swimming
Cheerleading & Stunt
Interscholastic Wrestling
Intramural Girls Basketball
Interscholastic Girls Basketball
Interscholastic Boys Swimming
Cheerleading & Stunt
Sports Listed By Trimester cont.
Intramural Volleyball
Interscholastic Track
Interscholastic Girls Soccer
Winter
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Spring
1
1
1
Grade
6
7/8
7/8
6/7/8
Approx. Start
November 2
November 2
November 2
November 2
Approx. End
December 18
January 14
January 14
January 14
6/7/8
6
7/8
7/8
6/7/8
January 5
January 5
January 25
January 25
January 25
March
Feb.
March
March
March
Grade
6
7/8
7/8
Approx. Start
March 29
April 11
April 11
Approx. End
May 3
May 26
May 26
17
19
17
17
17
Fall Sports Information Meeting:
Fall Sports Information Meeting:
Tuesday, August 11th & Wednesday, August 12th FB info will occur after this.
Thursday, Sept. 3rd 4:00 – 5:00pm in Gym C (GVB, B Soccer, Cheer/Stunt, 6/7/8 XC)
Winter 1 Sports Information Meeting:
Winter 2 Sports Information Meeting:
Monday, Oct. 26th 4:00 – 5:00pm in Gym C (6/7/8 BBB, Cheer/Stunt, G Swim)
Monday, Jan. 18th 4:00 – 5:00pm in Gym C (6/7/8GBB, Wrestling, Cheer/Stunt, B
Swim)
Tuesday, March 29th 4:00 – 5:00pm in Gym C (6th GVB, G Soccer, Track)
Spring Sports Information Meeting:
Practices are held on M - T - TH - F. Games will be scheduled on Friday in early September and athletes and their parents
will get hard copy schedules on the following Monday. We will keep you updated on the schedules to be handed out. Your
sons and daughters will bring these copies home. Also on the Middle School Athletics’ Website and Webpage, you should be
able to access the Sports Calendar on the right side of the page. This calendar will include practice and game times and who
we are competing against.
There is also a page that allows you to click on the appropriate school and to get directions to those facilities. Athletic contests that are canceled will be put on the Parent Portal access and I believe a text message will be sent to your cell phones as
well. Once a contest is canceled it will not be rescheduled. I don't know what times the buses arrive back to the middle
school after contests, but your sons/daughters will have the opportunity to call from the middle school physical education
office to arrange for a ride home. The buses take our athletes from the middle school to their sporting events and return
them back to the middle school after the contests are finished.
A new Chippewa Falls School District Policy was put into place in spring 2011 and the rule states: Only the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of your son(s) or daughter(s) can transport them home from a contest after signing a waiver form, which can
be obtained from their respective coach or coaches. You cannot transport a neighbor(s) or friend(s) who are on the team
from a contest or event. You may transport anyone after they return to the middle school from their contest.
We have implemented a new program called WHOAA for all 8th grade students and athletes during the school year.
W.H.O.A.A. stands for: Wall of Honor Of Academics and Athletics. At the end of the year awards, any student or student athlete that participates in 3 or more different before or after-school activities with a 3.5 - 3.99 GPA with distinction all 3
quarters, can be inducted into the Wall of Honor. Those that maintain a 4.0 GPA with distinction all 3 quarters, can be
inducted into the Wall Of Honor, will have an asterisk(*) next to their name. These names are placed on a plaque that is
displayed on the Wall Of Honor by the Middle School Gymnasium. The committee includes a combination of: Principals,
Teachers, Advisors, Coaches and the Athletic Director. All 8th Grade activities included are: All 8th Grade sports, Band,
Morning Jazz Band, Choir, Swing Choir, Orchestra, Forensics, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook, CFMS Middle
Pages, Special Olympics, Voyagers or other Club Activities.
I hope all students have an enjoyable experience and they all have fun in the spirit of competition and good sportsmanship.
Our coaches are human and will make mistakes as will your young athletes, so remember winning is icing on the cake! We
practice fundamentals daily and the games are used to showcase all of the hard work they have put into those practices.
If we win, we will do so with humility. If we lose, we will do so with dignity and class! Let's have a great season!
Mr. Britton - CFMS Athletic Director – Ext. 2485
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The Whole Child
Students of the month are chosen by teams for a variety of reasons including
exceeding expectations or showing growth in a variety of areas.
FALCON
Griffin Brandt
Jazmine Johnson
ROAD RUNNER
Zoe Bleske
Leah Schindler
SKYLARK
Sawyer Bowe
Kaylie Paul
ENDEAVOR
Caelan Givens
Cole Jonas
TREK
Alycea Vranish
Matthew Walters
RISING STAR
Nadia Detlaff
Hayden Pynch
DOLPHIN
Luke Franz
Emmalia Kline
EAGLE
Enrique Deleon
Isaak Kuepfer
STARFISH
Levi Berg
Sadie Gramling
Just Act Right (JAR)
The
Whole
Be
Productive:
do Child
as you should in all areas of the building or school grounds.
Be Responsible: throw garbage away where it belongs (no gum under tables)
Be Respectful: be kind to peers and staff
Be Safe: no horseplay; push in chairs
May 4-8: We have 2 ears and 1 mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak.
May 11-15: Think before you speak.
May 18-22: Use “I” statements when talking to someone who is frustrating you.
May 25-29: Remember that every action has an equal reaction.
From the Nurse’s Office
If your child takes a daily medication, please send only enough pills to get your
child through the half day on June 5, 2015. Any extra medication will need to be
picked up on or before the last day of school by a parent or it will be disposed of. If
your child has an emergency medication at school, (ex. Epi Pen, Diastat, inhaler),
the medication will be sent home in your child’s back pack the last day of school
unless you make other arrangements. If your child has any medication at school that
is not taken on a regular basis, (ex. Tylenol, Motrin, cough drops, cough syrup),
please make arrangements to pick up this medication as soon as possible. Any
medication left in the health office at the end of the last day of school will be disposed of. Thank you. Have a
fun and safe summer.
- Nurse Julie
Active with Asthma Day Camp
Registration is open for Active with Asthma Camp, which will be held June 22-26,
2015 at Bay View High School in Milwaukee. Camp is open to children between the
ages of 8 and 12, diagnosed with asthma and taking daily medications. To learn more,
download the registration forms or sign up to volunteer, please go to www.lungwi.org
or contact Katie Halverson with any questions at [email protected] or (262)
703-4836.
Tons of opportunities . . . more things to love.
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Music Students of the Month
BAND
Elizabeth Anderson 6th
Josiah Anderson 6th
Shelbi Blaeser 6th
Walker Bruchman 6th
Orion Caneff 8th
Erica Chandler 6th
Marah Dunham 7th
Hayden Goodman 7th
Iris Hakes 7th
Adler Kranich 8th
Calvin Kukuk 8th
Taisha Radle 6th
Joe Roberts 6th
Jena Secraw 8th
Mateo Stanley 6th
Matthew Walters 7th
ORCHESTRA
Aliyah Anderson 7th
Addy Bengtson 8th
Olivia Danielson 8th
Hayley Erickson 6th
Kaylee Johnson 7th
Joe Kloss 6th
Jorie Reitan 7th
Addie Schindler 6th
Allia Smithee 8th
Alyssa Sykora 6th
Ty Wyberg 7th
CHOIR
Drew Post 6th
Austin Reimann 6th
Sydney Belonge 7th
Ambrea Olson 7th
Julia Keis 8th
Nick Stone 8th
CFMS Choir Information
The CFMS Show Choir has been busy with talent show performances as well as our finale concert
with Harmonics at the high school. Thank you to all of the show choir students and their parents/guardians
for a fantastic year. I have next year’s show picked out and am excited to see how it comes together!!
On May 4, the music students who participated in our annual magazine fundraiser in September were treated to an awesome performance by Matt Wilhelm. Matt is a professional BMX biker who put on a spectacular
show as our way of saying “thanks” to the students. After Matt’s performance, the music department held our
incentive raffle drawings and handed out several great prizes. Thank you to all who helped us out this year by
ordering magazines! The CFMS choirs award three $100 scholarships from the magazine fundraiser proceeds.
Students and their families were required to write an essay explaining how they would use the money toward
improving their vocal musicianship. The three students chosen were Emmalia Kline (8th grade); Dane Simmons (8th grade); and Tristan Kupczak (6th grade). All three students will be presented with their scholarship
money at our spring choir concerts. Congratulations!
The choir concert on May 12 includes the 7th/8th grade boys choir and the 6th grade mixed choir. The
concert on May 14 includes the 7th and 8th grade girls choirs. Concerts begin at 7 pm in the auditorium.
Families please drop off your son or daughter in the music department by 6:45 pm. The concerts should last
about 45 minutes. Please have your child wear black bottoms and their red music polo shirt. Come and enjoy
your students!!
Grade 8 Field Trip
On Thursday, June 4, the CFMS eighth grade will be taking a class trip to Valley
Fair in Minnesota. The trip is the culminating reward activity for this school year.
The intent of the trip is to motivate our students to focus on completing the school
Year on an upbeat and productive note. Those students who will eligible to participate will be students who meet certain standards regarding school behavior. Therefore, beginning April 1 and ending on June 3, your student could potentially
be excluded from the trip if he/she is suspended either in-school or out-of-school for
a half day or longer. Please help reinforce positive behavior to ensure that your son/daughter is able to
participate in this great experience.
6th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll
Madeline E. Adams, Peyton Adamson, Ashley C. Anderson, Josiah D. Anderson, Jessi C. Andreo, Autumn A.
Anger, Gabriella R. Ausman, Lyla Barber, Andrea Barron Vargas, Ella R. Behling, Callyn M. Billen, Logan
A. Bobb, Sawyer E. Bowe, Griffin D. Brandt, Leah R. Brawdy, Nicholas R. Bresina, Tianna R. Buchholz,
Brayden A. Burt, Brady A. Butak, Nicholas Carlson, Eliza L. Chandler, Grace K. Christie, Steven S. Coulson,
Connor R. Crotty, Sydnie H. Danielson, Arianna M. Davidson, Haley M. Davidson, Alexis J. Dawson, Reyna
Detienne, Brihan E. Dressel, Brett B. Elkin, Hayley J. Erickson, Brooklyn J. Farnham, Anthony T. Fink,
Brady S. Fixmer, Hailey M. Forcier, Daniel D. Fredrickson, Ava C. Fries, Rachel G. Gering, Kegan J. Gerlach, Amber L. Graham, Ashley K. Graham, Luke Griffith, Bailey G. Guibord, Mia M. Gunderson, Emerson
R. Haen, Ava A. Hakes, Greta L. Hansen, Nathan E. Hanson, Kalib C. Hebert, Sophie M. Hedrington, Devon
Helwig, Madison J. Henneman, Matthew K. Hering, Makenzie Hines, Jayden R. Hoover, Kestrel I. Huebler,
Baylee M. Jacquemart, Jazmine A. Johnson, Jennah A. Johnson, Elina M. Jouppi, Abbegale T. Kadlec, Max
R. Kauphusman, Joseph M. Kelly, Joseph R. Kloss, Sirach C. Krogstad, Katelyn A. Kukuk, Lisa M. Landwehr, Annika C. Lemanski, Kiley J. Liedl, Shelby A. Loebertman, Nousoua Lor, Lily M. Lucas, Nathan T.
Lucas, Megan E. Ludy, Jordyn N. Luedtke, Kailey J. Makuck, Abigail K. Martin, Sean D. Martin, Joseph M.
Martineau, Sophie R. Martineau, Sydney M. Mathwig, Nyah Matthews, Emily J. Mattke, Aiden D. McCauley,
Ian R. McCormick, Noah M. McGivern, Alina M. McIntyre, Lillian L. Meier, Sierra A. Melville, Jonathan G.
Meyer, Seth M. Meyer, Caleb J. Michlig, Jenna L. Nelson, Lilly M. Nemitz, Alexis R. Norton, Jacklyn M. Oldroyd, Parker E. Olson, Zachary J. Parkhurst, Kaylie Paul, Teig A. Perlberg, Riley M. Pettman, Jacob T. Polzin, Sidney A. Polzin, Drew D. Post, Grace M. Potter, Alexis M. Prosecky, Ethan J. Raffesberger, Ryan N.
Rasmussen, Cort D. Rathbun, Kya M. Raycher, Hattie R. Repinski, Joseph D. Reuter, Emily A. Richmond,
Alex S. Robinson, Parker G. Roth, Bruce H. Sanborn, Isaiah T. Sanchez, Sheridan F. Sarazen, Maxwell K.
Saron, Allen-John N. Schemenauer, Carson J. Schick, Addison K. Schindler, Leah M. Schindler, Devin D.
Schneider, Emma K. Schneider, Jayden M. Schroetter, Gavin R. Shaurette, Rachel M. Short, Jacob M.
Siegenthaler, Kaira A. Smiskey, Isabella R. Smith, Kaitlyn S. Smithberg, Alisha R. Sommerfeld, Jacob P.
Spaeth, Dominik T. Stanton, Ben W. Steinmetz, Teagan S. Swift, Emily M. Syverson, Jason T. Thach, Bohde
N. Torkelson, Vincent S. Trott, Xxayvion Tucker, Isaac V. Vang, Paige C. Watson, Cameron M. Welter, Lauren J. Whetstone, Abby G. Wiberg, Alexa R. Wickland, Kylee A. Wilson-Ross, Cameron Windelspecht, Maleah F. Wittman, Amanda J. Zawacki, Kiarra D. Zeinert, Jack A. Zenner, Kari L. Zwiefelhofer
6th Grade Third Quarter Merit Roll
Dorian D. Anderson, Elizabeth G. Anderson, Tryston N. Ash, Samuel M. Bergeron, Shelbi M. Blaeser, Zoe R.
Bleske, Megan R. Bowe, Allison M. Buckwheat, Logan C. Burchett, Erica L. Chandler, Nicholas J. Couey,
Trevor D. Davern, Jasper W. Davis, Lukas J. Dean, Seth J. Dillman, Gavin Dollarhyde, Jacob Douglas, Wesley Eliason, Katelyn I. Ellis, Sydney R. Felix, Gavin T. Ferguson, Isaac R. Frenette, Casey J. Grothe, Blake T.
Hanson, Savannah M. Hinke, Christian M. Hobbs-Wieman, Keilyn T. Holen, Alyssa L. Hysell, Taylor R. Jensen, Kirsten R. Johnson, Ophelia H. Johnson, Isaac J. Kass, Carter J. Katz, Alexa J. Kordecki, Tristan J. Kupczak, Tyler L. Kurtenbach, Seth J. Kusmirek, Joseph O. Lacasse, Serenity R. Larue, Gee H. Lee, Thea B. Lenhart, Alexis F. Lequia, Adrienne R. Leuck, Allison E. Lindvig, Lawrence M. Lonetree-Burgess, Darian J.
Longdo, Dillon A. Longdo, Cason S. Lorenzo, Tyler J. Matherne, Joslyn M. Meyer, Allison M. Meyers, Mikaya R. Miner, Harmony H. Molumby, Evalyn M. Nascimento, Janessa L. Nilsestuen, Gabriel A. Olson, Kaira I.
Papiernik, Cooper T. Porzondek, Aidan T. Price, Marshall L. Radle, Taisha L. Radle, Autumn K. Raymond,
Austin M. Reimann, John V. Ripienski, Ashton E. Roper, Ethan J. Schlageter, Austin C. Schultz, Logan T.
Scott, Aziel B. Severson, Logan J. Shemick, Hannah R. Short, Kyle D. Siddons, Abigail N. Sippel, Savannah
Small, Mateo D. Stanley, Morgan L. Starck, Carter T. Steinmetz, Riley D. Strassburg, Jayden L. Sullivan, Lucas J. Svendal, Ian T. Swanson, Alyssa M. Sykora, Donald D. Teupel, Ethan N. Trowbridge, Travis M. Voth,
Trevor M. Voth, Carter R. Webb, Hunter T. Welch, Dakota A. West, Jordona L. White, Tanner J. Zilk
7th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll
Chloe E. Adams, Rebecca L. Adams, Aliyah M. Anderson, Ashley L. Anderson, Carly R. Arneson, Marnie R.
Barth, Chloe J. Beaudette, Sydney L. Belonge, Donald J. Berg, Sydnea M. Berg, Tyler G. Bohland, Dylan C.
Brown, Nicholas R. Bruder, Maxwell A. Brunner, Tayler L. Buchholz, Saige J. Buckley, Kaitlyn M. Buckli,
Kaitlynn A. Buckwalter, Paige M. Butak, Connor W. Clark, Nicole J. Crumbaker, Ashlie R. Cummings, Nadia
S. Detlaff, Brookelyn E. Dewberry, John M. Dienger, Jaylin M. Dubberke, Marah E. Dunham, Matthew P.
Emerson, Emma Eslinger, Madelynn M. Fasbender, Daleyn R. Feather, Stephanie J. Fedie, Madison M. Fisher, Lauren Frion, Molly M. Frizzell, Katarina R. Gardow, Caelan M. Givens, Hayden J. Goodman, Noah Graffunder, Samantha R. Gubrud, Ruthann C. Haile, Iris M. Hakes, Rebecca A. Hall, Ashley L. Hanley, Alondra
N. Harris, Josephine M. Harvey, Leah J. Hayden, Hunter M. Hayes, Emma E. Herriges, Evelyn M. Hietpas,
Jayden M. Hodgson, Mitchell T. Howard, Gabrielle E. Hull, Cassandra J. Isenberger, Jacob Jackan, Samantha
A. Jaeger, Cheyenne Jochum, Allison I. Johnson, Kaylee R. Johnson, William L. Johnson, Sarah E. Kauphusman, Makayla R. Kline, Cora N. Knight-Hamm, Alexa R. Kromrey, Jonah R. Krueger, Ryan R. Krumenauer,
Camryn R. Lahr, Kaylee F. Launderville, Logan R. Lecleir, Zong G. Lee, Pyper S. Leirmo, Duoxin Liang,
Kailee A. Lien, Isaac H. Lindstrom, Shyann K. Ling, Austin N. Little, Nathan A. Loebertman, Aaliyah P.
McMillan, Alexa R. Mercier, Jordan J. Mewhorter, Alexander T. Mitchell, Kendall L. Monson, Natalie J.
Morency, Daniel J. Moucha, Jack C. Mullen, Megan R. Musselman, Theresa J. Nichols, Alisia J. Palms, Alexandria B. Pampuch, Anna Y. Peterson, Kiana L. Pitsch, Anthony D. Plechacek, Isabelle C. Polnaszek, Kianna
M. Prince, Hayden M. Pynch, Jillian S. Raschke, Eric A. Rasmussen, Courtney Raymond, Marjorie Kay E.
Reitan, Jessica P. Renaud, Erin M. Richmond, Autumn R. Robinson, Brystal J. Roshell, Jade Ruf, Hannah R.
Sarazen, Hannah M. Schick, Emerson R. Schultze, Audreyanna H. Seidlitz, Morgan E. Shepherd, Tiger Y.
Slowinski, Hannah K. Small, Keyton C. Solberg, Lily M. Spooner, Emma F. Sprague, Alaina C. Steinmetz,
Adriana A. Stephenson, Tristan A. Stygar, Madelyn I. Suchomel, Jacob D. Thompson, Blake T. Trippler, Kylie J. Van Dyke, Keelin H. Vaudreuil, Kaden M. Verhulst, Alycea K. Vranish, Matthew S. Walters, Sydney N.
Ward, Megan L. Wegner, Jenna R. Welch, Tanner J. Whelan, Chloe L. Wingert, Jailian X. Xiong, George B.
Yang, Alexis J. Zenner
7th Grade Third Quarter Merit Roll
Zachary J. Abbott, Brielle C. Adrian, Collin J. Albright, Teagan R. Anderson, Tessa Anderson, Jordan Atkinson-Devall, Nicholas Badciong, James R. Baker, Andres Bautista, William M. Baxter, William W. Bergeman,
Jaylyn K. Blaeser, Evan W. Bleskacek, Cole A. Bowe, Grace R. Bowe, Marissa F. Bridges, Joshua L. Canziani, Owen C. Carpenter, Austin T. Copas, Morgan R. Determan, Jared A. Dircks, Darica S. Edwards-Smith,
Ashlee M. Endvick, Harley E. Ford, Rachel J. Fransway, Nicholas Frazer, Madison P. Gardow, Owen T. Gehl,
Amber R. Gilles, Gracie M. Grenko, Alyssa L. Grodevant, Shelby L. Gulseth, Isabelle A. Gunderson, Jaykob
M. Hamman, Odessa V. Hazelton, Ethan Z. Heuer, Carter E. Holm, Alexis M. Huset, Sean J. Irvine, Jared P.
Jarosz, Matthew T. Jeffries, Kayla A. Jenson, Cameron S. Johnson, Ethan J. Johnson, Cole M. Jonas, Ross J.
Kaz, Jack A. Kenner, Dakota R. Koenig, Jasmine M. Kohls, Samantha L. Kukuk, Maxwell Kunkel, Zachary
D. Lee, Sammantha M. Long, Matthew T. Maclaughlin-Barck, Emma J. Maes, Nathaniel D. Marsh, Elias E.
Marticorena, Brooklyn E. Matthaei, Madison G. McDonough, Jaidah R. Mchie, Hope McNamara, Paige P.
McNamara, Avery L. Michels, Lashay N. Morris, Robert D. Mullenberg, Emilee F. Murphy, Mckayla A.
Nowak, Zachary A. O'Connell, Ambrea K. Olson, Caleb J. Olson, Ian D. Olson, Alexus L. Parenteau, Wesley
R. Partlo, Victoria N. Patrick, Brayton M. Pecenka, Grace Polhamus, Winter M. Rands, Caleb A. Ray, Jacob
Reese, Connor K. Risinger, Peyton C. Rogers-Schmidt, Teiha K. Rosheisen, Dylan J. Rothbauer, Zachary R.
Ryan, Kolten Sarver, Jordyn E. Schultz, Cameron Scobie, Riley M. Sheehan, Logan B. Shermo, Austin Smith,
Dannah Sokup, Griffin J. Spindler, Noah J. Stewart, Lexi M. Stoll, Megan M. Sworski, Kirsten E. Thomas,
Barron C. Tucci, Dayton Vajgrt-Johnson, Zachary C. Voigt, Spencer W. Wagner, Nevaeh M. Wegerer, Aidan
R. Wegrzyn, Rachel I. Welke, Kurt Weltzin, Bryce A. White, Ty L. Wiberg, Lindsey V. Wiener, Kaia R.
Wilkie, Kylee D. Willert, Brooke M. Williamson, Zechariah H. Wills, Arianna D. Wootan, Alexander K.
Yang, Natasha Yliniemi, Joseph K. Ziehr
8th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll
Madelain G. Adrian, Eric T. Albitz, Abigail S. Anderson, Emily Anderson, Faith M. Anderson, Amber
Atchison, Mike Ayensu-Mensah, Daniela S. Barron Vargas, Loren W. Beaudette, Jon Begley, Adeline B.
Bengtson, Levi B. Berg, Kennedy K. Bergh, Adrianna M. Bernier, John E. Bilda, Matthew M. Blake, Mckenna
R. Blum, Elizabeth K. Bowe, Molly J. Bowe, Ciara B. Breezee, Emma K. Bresina, Jocelyn J. Buss, William J.
Butak, Jenina D. Campbell, Orion M. Caneff, Kayleigh K. Carotenuto, Grant Crank, Ethan M. Crocker, Nathan M. Custer, John D. Czech, Olivia A. Danielson, Kyle Davies, Ella R. Denning, Aidan D. Detienne,
Amanda F. Deutschlander, Victoria M. Dodge, Bayleigh R. Dresel, Isaac S. Ducommun, Tirzah J. Dunham,
David M. Dvoracek, Trent J. Eckwright, Logan M. Erickson, Shadia Escorcia-Cure, Rayna M. Evans, Brandon
A. Feigum, Faith A. Ford, Joseph J. Forster, Luke G. Franz, Trey A. Gerberding, Joshua T. Gienapp, Cali E.
Goulet, Ryan Hagen, Lacey J. Hamm, Nathan S. Hayes, Reed G. Hebert, Naomi M. Heidtke, Madison Helland, Sophia N. Heller, Alissa A. Hering, Egan T. Hill, Haley Hines, Kaylie A. Honaker, Ezekiel A. Huebler,
Nolan M. Hutzler, Cierra E. January, Grace E. Kasparek, Julia K. Kauffman, James A. Kenner, Wyatt A.
Keyeski, Aurora G. Killough, Emmalia V. Kline, Cole Koxlien, Michael R. Kramer, Adler C. Kranich, Chloe
R. Kuester, Calvin Kukuk, Spencer Kurtenbach, Victor S. Labelle, Samuel D. Langel, Mady K. Lanners, Daria
E. Larson, Kelsey A. Lato, Hanna N. Litscher, Laly Lor, Patricia A. Lowry, Sawyer H. Lubs, Jonah R. Lucas,
Ingrid A. Lyberg, Nathan C. Makuck, Nicholas M. Mason, Aftyn Maurer, Cooper McCanna, Beth M. McIlquham, Levi D. Meyer, Mara M. Milledge, Christian J. Miller, Marissa R. Monpas, Tucker A. Mueller, Elaina J.
Myers, Alexander R. Nelson, Sophie M. Nelson, Payton J. Niblett, Lacey R. O'Donnell, Kaleigh Oemig,
Adrienne E. Olson, Emma M. Palmberg, Nicole M. Patzoldt, Olivia L. Pomietlo, Alyssa Potts, Cassidy R.
Quinlan, Grace Reiter, Samantha J. Riedel, Caleb Rislove, Tyler R. Robarge, Zachary C. Rohde, Makayla M.
Romundstad, Kaelin M. Roshell, Dalton N. Rothbauer, Kayla L. Rowan, Mikayla Runge, Katherine G. Rushmann, Garrett D. Sabaska, David S. Salazar, Isaac R. Sanchez, Kayla M. Sargent, Emily A. Schaefer, Elias J.
Scheel, Jenna L. Schemenauer, Luke M. Schemenauer, Madalyn N. Schmidley, Hailey L. Schneider, Chloe J.
Schreurs, Ellie M. Senn, Luke K. Shermo, Katelyn M. Siddons, Hannah R. Sillman, Shawn A. Smith, Caleb
Smithberg, Kaitlyn E. Sommerfeld, Rachel M. Spaeth, Abigail R. Staves, Katelyn E. Steinmetz, Lydia B.
Steinmetz, Mallory R. Sterling, Natalie A. Stewart, Reece L. Swan, Madison L. Sweeney, Catelyn N. Swenson, Austin W. Sykora, Kevin T. Thach, Sydney J. Thies, Alexandra P. Thomas, Gavin R. Thorson, Kaitlyn B.
Tinberg, Samantha J. Trinrud, Mitchell P. Vanyo, Elizabeth M. Wagner, Julia E. Wahl, Kelsey L. Walla,
Korah J. Walla, Dane C. Weiland, Brady S. Weyandt, Leah M. Woodward, Madelyn R. Zenner
8th Grade Third Quarter Merit Roll
Victor A. Adams, Austin J. Anderson, Brandon T. Anderson, Austin A. Badaluco, Jacob C. Baker, Dylan T.
Bush, Raenah L. Chapek, Jordan J. Chartrand, Sydney Claxton, Bayleigh J. Crawford, Maximus A. Davis,
Gianna R. Deacon, Adrianna E. Eby, Vince A. Eggen, Hannah R. Eliason, Jordan T. Eliason, Jack W. Evans,
Chloe M. Eystad-Nerison, Felix B. Fenner, Courtney K. Fisher, Emily H. Flaten, Hunter J. Flick, Emily J.
Fliehr, Orion L. Franze, Riley J. Freid, Justin R. Gassen, Cameron Gates, Sadie C. Gramling, Grace L. Greene,
Mariah E. Gregory, Tyler L. Grill, Collin M. Gwiazdon, Natalie S. Harrison, Alayna E. Hetke, Kyler R.
Holmlund, Jaden T. Hoople-Leisz, Alexis Huber, Alexander C. Johnson, Alexis N. King, Samuel H. Krarup,
Alexandria E. Lackner, Kaitlyn J. Lato, Hannah Leavesseur, Jonah P. Leske-Oppedahl, Samantha A. Levine,
Jasmine L. Lilyquist, Lilli V. Lindvig, Jacob C. Maier, Ella M. Makemson, Austin G. Martell, Garrett D.
McDonough, Tyler C. McIlquham, Denon O. McLaughlin, Diana Medina, Jack R. Metza, Paige K. Miner,
Wyatt E. Moon, Talin R. Neitge, Halei L. Nelson, Maurice A. Niesen, Makaela Ouimet, Alex Peterson, Parker
W. Pickerign, Abygail R. Ralston, Nathaniel A. Riedel, Preston D. Rohrssen-Freagon, Andrew W. Rolfes,
Nicholas R. Rothbauer, Thomas J. Rothbauer, Jake H. Sabaska, Kara E. Salter, Jack K. Schimmel, Jadelyn J.
Schmidt, Jena A. Secraw, Jackson J. Sedivy, Abigail M. Sheehan, Jaron C. Silvernail, Dane A. Simmons,
Shyann R. Smith, Payton K. Solberg, Sonny Stabenow, Bailey A. Straskowski, Reed J. Swan, Racheal L.
Thompson, Jackston Tillotson, Brian J. Totzke, Kirsten M. Turner, Taylor C. Tuschner, Crystal R. Velie,
Rachael A. Wagner, Claire L. Walter, Benjamin T. Webb, Christian M. Webb, Ethan G. Weese, Jack G. Welke, Isaac F. Whaley, Taylor T. Wincse, Karissa M. Wright, Bailey C. Zank, Jarrod T. Zemaitis
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World Language Students of the Month
Nathan “Carlos” is Señorita Wolner’s selection for April’s
Spanish Student of the Month in the World Language Department. Carlos is a talented and exceptional Spanish student! He
shows respect to his classmates and Señorita Wolner regularly.
Carlos comes to class ready to learn and works hard on each
assignment. He is skilled at writing in Spanish and often tries to
stretch his language through class activities. Carlos works well
with others and shares his ideas. His dedication to learning the
language and turning in good work are admirable. ¡Bravo,
Carlos!
Rayna “Carmela” is Señorita Wolner’s selection for April’s
Spanish Student of the Month in the World Language Department. Carmela is a gifted student when it comes to using Spanish. She can write and describe situations using
a wide variety of Spanish words. Carmela regularly asks for help in expanding her vocabulary and use of the
language. Her positive attitude and kindness make Spanish a better place. Carmela is a hard worker and willingly collaborates with her classmates. She is a leader in Spanish and does excellent work! ¡Bien hecho, Carmela!
Julia “Océane” is Mademoiselle Hemauer’s selection for April’s French Student of the Month in the World
Language Department. Océane has such a passion for learning the French language and culture. Her mom was
born in Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo and speaks French. Thanks to her mother’s
influence, Océane has succeeded so much in French class. She has a wide array of knowledge about the language, pronunciation, and culture. She always uses the language and is able to do so with a beautiful accent.
She is such an honor to have in the French Department and she will definitely be successful in future French
classes. Je suis fière de toi, Océane !
Jenna “Edith” is Mademoiselle Hemauer’s selection for April’s French Student of the Month in the World
Language Department. Edith is a very bright young lady who always gives 110% effort in class. Her effort is
definitely evident in her work that she turns in. She is also very motivated to learn as much as possible about
the language and constantly asks questions for further understanding. This has really paid off and is noticed in
her ability to write, read, and speak. She is also an active student who constantly volunteers and is always
willing to volunteer during any activity. She is also a very compassionate student who works well with everyone in class. Très bien fait, Edith !
Kelsey “Catalina” is Señora Arendt’s selection for April’s Spanish Student of the Month in the World Language Department. Catalina always enters the class with a smile on her face! She tries to use the target language as much as possible during class. She is a natural leader who leads by her positive actions. Her writing
ability in the target language is far beyond proficient for level one. I cannot wait to see where Spanish will
take her in the future! ¡Eres fenomenal, Catalina!
Loren “Reinaldo” is Señora Arendt’s selection for April’s Spanish Student of the Month in the World Language Department. If our Spanish Department gave a ‘Most Improved’ award Reinaldo would be one of the
top recipients. Reinaldo gives 110% each day and is not afraid to take risks in his learning. He should feel
very proud of how far he has come from the beginning of the year. He is a joy to have in class and has inspired others around him to try harder in Spanish as well. ¡Buen trabajo, Reinaldo!
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CEO Students of the Month:
The CFMS Art Department would like to recognize Kayleigh for her outstanding efforts in
art. Kayleigh is a self-motivated student who challenges herself with every project.
Kayleigh’s determination, talent, and craftsmanship exceeds all expectations. She is a joy to
have in class. Kayleigh is respectful, responsible and a great role model for other students.
Great job, Kayleigh!
- Mrs. Armitage
The Family and Consumer Science Department is pleased to let Faith know that her leadership
role in the labs, positive attitude, and driven work ethic has earned her the CEO award in Mrs.
Parker’s Tasty Treats class! Keep up the good work, Faith!
- Mrs. Parker
The Business Department has chosen Kendall to be their CEO for the month of May. Kendall is always ready when class starts, participates, volunteers to read, and answer questions
without a moment of hesitation. She is a sweet and kind person. I truly enjoy having her in
class. Keep striving for good things, Kendall, and you will have a bright future.
- Ms. McIlquham
Tyler is a contemplative student who always asks relevant and thoughtful questions. Tyler’s
interest in the subject matter propels his studies to levels that are apparent to those around him.
Tyler’s study ethic and classroom mannerisms make it clear that, given time and effort, he will
succeed at whatever he chooses to pursue.
- Mr. Zabrowski
News from the Family and Consumer Science Department
The 8th grade Kidz Junction class recently had the opportunity to participate in a school-to-work teaching
opportunity with Mrs. Olson’s students. The 8th grade students worked in groups and created educational and
fun/engaging lessons that met the learning needs of the students they worked with. Some of the activities
were—Using math skills to make hot chocolate, working with voice output switches to engage in communication with students who are nonverbal, a Frozen Sensory box, adopting and taking care of a pet, and more.
Both classes hugely benefited from being a part of this activity. A great time was had by all!
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Sports Physicals for Incoming High School Freshmen
Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are offering
sports physicals on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 7:30
pm at their Chippewa Falls Office at 757 Lakeland Drive, 715
-723-8514, for incoming freshmen. The cost is $25 and all
proceeds go to the Chi-Hi Athletic Booster Club. They will
also offer this event on Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7:30
pm at their Altoona Office, 1200 OakLeaf Way, 714-8321400. No
appointment necessary, first come-first served.
All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please wear shorts and a t-shirt. Please bring your WIAA
physical form.
Code Meeting for 2015-2016 Freshmen
The Chi-Hi fall competitive activities code meeting will be Monday, August 3rd, at 6:30 pm in the high
school auditorium. If you plan to participate in any of the following activities while in high school please plan
to attend with a parent/guardian. This meeting is mandatory. Fees can be paid in Student Services from
5:45 pm—8:30 pm. Individual team meetings will begin at 7:15 pm in the following locations:
Football—Auditorium
Cross Country—Back Gym
Women’s Swim—Room 140
Volleyball—Front Gym
Men’s Soccer—Cafeteria
Women’s Tennis—Room 232
Cheerleading (Football)—Room 134
Equestrian Team—Room 234
Marching Band—Band Room
Women’s Golf—Room 421 (Health Room)
AP Boot Camp - August 10-11, 2015 - 9AM-Noon
AP Boot Camp is a learning experience designed to help students build skills and
strategies for success in Advanced Placement courses. The program is FREE
and strongly recommended for first-time AP students, although any student considering taking an AP course is eligible to attend. Space is limited, so priority will be given
to registrants enrolled in AP courses for the 2015-2016 school year. AP Boot Camp
will be taught by CFHS AP teachers. It is subject-neutral; skills taught will be beneficial to students taking any AP course. Activities will focus on the following: teamwork,
communication, organization, reading, and problem-solving. A messenger was sent to
all current 8th grade students with the enrollment form. Current 8th grade students
may return the form to their Social Studies teachers by May 12.
Tons of opportunities . . . more things to love.
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Camp Wabi 2015 will be held Monday, August 3 – Saturday, August 15
Mayo Clinic Health System and the Eau Claire YMCA are excited
to once again team up to offer Camp Manitou-Wabi! Camp Wabi is
a 12-day sleep away camp designed to help kids who struggle with
obesity, make lifestyle changes necessary to achieve a healthy
weight. Our goal is for campers to feel comfortable and to be with
peers that are like themselves; campers should be entering sixth
grade to entering tenth grade next school year.
Click on this link below to see a short video about Camp Wabi and
also click to view the 2015 Camp Wabi Brochure.
http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/eau-claire/classes-and-events/camp-wabi
Camp Wabi is a place for kids to enjoy the company of others who struggle with weight issues learn basic
nutrition and develop a taste for exercise and calorie-burning activities. Most importantly, Camp Wabi is
about having fun and making new friends, all while enjoying the benefits of beautiful Camp Manitou on lower
Long Lake. Please call 715-839-4603 for more information or to register.
Voyagers
The last day of Voyagers for this school year will be Tuesday, May
19. A BIG thank you to all the students, instructors and Middle
School staff for making this such a successful program! We will have
a table set up at Middle School Registration days on August 11 and
12. We will be set to begin another fantastic year on September 8!
- Doug Ellis and Peg Herrmann
Thanks for a Great Year!
The Middle School is ending the year with 68 matches. There were 13 new matches
made this year – WOW! Our middle school mentors and mentees love spending
their time together playing board games, playing sports in the gyms, playing shuffleboard, going outside, or just sitting and talking.
The overall feedback from our Middle School mentee students on what they like
best about their mentor is just having someone take time to come play with them
and listen to what they have to say.
Something so simple and takes only 30 minutes per week, yet means the world to
these kids!
If you are interested in becoming a mentor and making a difference in the life of a child, please just call or
email me! We are accepting applications for next school year.
Ashley, 715-726-2400 ext. 2516, [email protected]
Check us out on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ChippewaMentorProgram
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Summer Meals
After listening to the needs of the community, the Chippewa Falls
School District is starting a summer meal program. The following
locations will provide breakfast and some will be open for lunch
during the summer school schedule. Meals at these locations are
free to any child under 18 years of age. Additional information
and menus will be available at a later date.
Parkview: June 15—July 2 and July 13—31 (6 weeks)
Breakfast served 7:30 am—8: 15 am and lunch served 11:30
am—12 noon in the cafeteria
Middle School: June 15—July 2 and July 13—24 (5 weeks)
Breakfast served 7:30 am—8 am and lunch served 11:15 am—11:45 am in the cafeteria
High School: June 9—30 (3 weeks)
Breakfast served 7:30 am—8:30 am in the Cray Commons. No lunch will be served at Chi-Hi.
Wanted zip-up binder donations
If you have an 8th grade student who no longer wants their 3 ring zip-up school
binder, please consider donating it to our middle school. If the zipper works and
it is in fairly good condition, we will gladly take them! Binders can be dropped off
on the desk outside of the guidance area or at the front main reception area.
Coke Rewards for CFMS
Please save your Coke reward numbers from the
inside of 12 packs, 24 packs, and other Coke
product bottle tops to help us purchase school
supplies for students in need. You can donate
the points to our school yourself through the Coke website, or have your child bring them to their
guidance counselor.
Lost and Found
There are several items in our Lost and Found located at the
front reception area and also in our laundry room. Please stop in
or have your student check for any lost items. These items are
not stored over summer. Any clothing is donated to Good Will.
If your student is missing glasses, jewelry, keys, lunch bags, etc.
—please stop and take a look.
Tons of opportunities . . . more things to love.
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Parent Corner
8th Grade Awards Ceremony
Our 8th grade Awards Ceremony will take place on June 3, 2015
from 6:30 pm—8:00 pm in the middle school’s auditorium. From
6:30 pm—7:00 pm there will be a reception followed by the awards
ceremony from 7:00 pm—8:00 pm.
Due to changes in the state assessment, students selected to receive
the Presidential Awards will meet the 75th percentile or higher on our
district’s most recent normed referenced assessments.
Additional awards will also be presented that evening. Parents/
guardians will receive a letter in the mail informing them of their
child’s acknowledgement and inviting them to the ceremony.
Summer Reading from the Reading Department
Please remember that reading during the summer is important to prevent a slide in the skills that
they have gained during the past school year. That practice in reading can be done in a number of
different ways. Some students enjoy working on crafts or various projects during the summer. Make sure that they have the opportunity to read and follow the directions that accompany that
new craft or other project. Some students love to cook; encourage them to try new recipes that
require the following of directions. Of course some of us enjoy relaxing with a good book. Several of
the sixth and seventh grade classes have help to compile a list of must read books for students
before they leave the Middle School. It was fun to see how excited students were when they talked
about these books!
Books and Book Series
Divergent Series - Veronica Roth
Harry Potter Series - JK Rowling
City of Ember Series - Jeanne DuPrau
Legend Series - Marie Lu
Cinder Series - Marissa Meyer
The Maze Runner Series - James Dashner
The Hunger Games Series - Suzanne Collins Matched Series - Ally Condie
The Uglies Series - Scott Westerfeld
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series - Jeff Kinney
Lightning Thief Series - Rick Riordan
Smile; Sisters; Drama - Raina Telgemeier
Soul Surfer - Bethany Hamilton
A Child Called It - Dave Pelzer
Hoot - Carl Hiaasen
The Raft - S.A. Bodeen
The Fault In Our Stars - John Green
Wonder - R.J. Palacio
Out Of My Mind - Sharon Draper
Rules - Cynthia Lord
Holes - Louis Sachar
If I Stay -Gayle Forman
Bystander - James Preller
Prisoner B-3807 - Ruth and Jack Gruener
Red Kayak - Priscilla Cummings
In A Heartbeat - Loretta Ellsworth
Girl Stolen - April Henry
Taking Flight - Kelly Rae Roberts
Dragonborn Series - Michael Dahl
My Name is America Series
Ruby Holler - Sharon Creech
Looking For Alaska and The Fault In Our Stars - John Green
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K-8 Summer School Information
Elementary
June 15-July 2 AND July 13– July 31
Middle School June 15-July 2 AND July 13– July 24
The CFMS Summer School program will be held from
7:50—11:15 am. Students not meeting the Middle
School Advancement Policy guidelines are required to
attend both sessions. Parents can also request that
their student attend Summer School. Remedial and atgrade level courses will be available during Summer
School. Summer School enrollment forms will be sent
home with your student. Please return the completed
and signed form by Friday, May 15.
How to Receive School Information
The Chippewa Falls Middle School determines which parents and guardians are unable to receive school information electronically at the end of the school year.
You will need to have your parent portal set up to access your student’s schedule
when they become available in August. If you do not have your parent portal
account set up, please call the appropriate grade level office.
Please make sure you keep your email address up-to-date on Parent Portal as
e-mail is our primary means of communication to keep parents and guardians informed of the happenings here at the Middle School. If at any time during the
school year you lose the ability to access the internet, please notify the appropriate
grade level office immediately, so we can make the necessary adjustments.
YEARBOOKS
 All fees and/or fines need to be paid and your child must have a zero balance in their student fee account before your child will receive their yearbook on June 3. The cost of a yearbook is included in the
student fee.
 You can check the student fee status on the Infinite Campus Portal.
 You may access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by clicking on this
link:
https://chipfalls.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/chippewa_falls.jsp
 You may access the Chippewa Falls Mobile by clicking on this link:
https://g3.infinitecampus.com/mobile/findDistrict?
districtNum-
ber=1092&districtAppName=chippewa_falls&stateCode=WI&districtName=Chippewa%20Falls%20Area%
20Unified&districtBaseURL=https://chipfalls.infinitecampus.org/campus/
 If you have any questions or would like to set up a payment plan, you should contact Dianne in the
Business Office at 715-726-2400, ext. 2214 or [email protected]
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UW Extension Survey
In an effort to get a better understanding of families,
UW-Extension Eau Claire County is conducting a
study. Parent input can help them identify how to
best support families in Eau Claire and Chippewa
County. They estimate that it will take you approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the survey.
They would appreciate your response by May 22, 2015. They consider your input to be very important to them! Your participation in this evaluation is voluntary and confidential to the extent allowed by law. Your responses will be combined with the responses of all other participants and you
will not be individually identified on any report prepared. Completion of this evaluation implies
your consent to participate.
To participate, simply click on the link below:
https://uwex.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8H54iF0UulhBJUF
If you have questions, please contact: Brook Berg, Family Living Educator, at (715) 839-4712.
CVTC Tech Camps
Please check the website www.cvtc.edu/camps for summer opportunities. Students/parents can sign
up using the form on the website. The grade requirements refer to the grade the student will enter
in the Fall 2015. The 2015 CVTC Tech Camps run from June 15 to June 26. Students are encouraged
to attend as many camps as they would like as long as they don’t overlap dates/times. Please check
the dates and times of each camp to ensure they do not coincide.
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Creative Communication—Grades 9-12
High Voltage—Grades 9-12
Introduction to Construction—Grades 7-10
Going Green: Front Field to Fuel Tank—Grades 7-10
VEX Robot Basics—Grades 7-10
Cosmetology Camp—Grades 5-8
CVTC Law & Order—Grades 7-10
Energy: It’s How We Are All Connected—Grades 5-8
Maintaining Your Recreational Machines—Grades 9-12
STEM Race Camp—Grades 9-12
Auto Collision Repair & Refinish—Grades 7-12
Marketing Madness—Grades 9-12
3D Architectural Design—Grades 7-8
Girls and Cars—Grades 5-6
Tons of opportunities . . more things to love!
Grading for Learning Forecast: 2015-2016
There are great things happening in our classrooms every day. Teachers have been revising their curriculum to include transferrable skills like reading, writing, and problem-solving. We are blurring the lines
between subject areas, focusing on growth for all students, and getting students thinking about their
college or career futures.
Students attend eight classes during the day at the middle school! To make our processes clear to students and parents, we have a shared Grading for Learning structure that we will be using in 2015-2016
at the middle school.
First, teachers will identify CLEAR LEARNING TARGETS for every unit. The teachers focus on one to
three specific skills that the students work to master at the end of the unit. These may even be posted in
the classroom as “I can” statements. For example, a learning target for 8th grade social studies might be,
“I can analyze how the Louisiana Purchase was an example of conflict and cooperation among groups or
nations.” The learning targets are the focus for the unit.
Teachers begin the unit with a PRE-ASSESSMENT to determine the starting point of the learning. Teachers are looking for pre-existing knowledge or skills related to the the learning target. The purpose of the pre
-assessment is to give the teacher information. Pre-assessments are not graded.
The teacher then plans for INSTRUCTION and PRACTICE. These are activities like group work, class discussion, and homework. Their purpose is to practice the skills the students are working on. Students get
feedback on these items through self-checks, peer checks, classroom checks, or teacher checks. Because
students aren’t expected to be at the mastery level yet, these practice activities are not graded.
While they are in the learning and practice stage, teachers FORMATIVELY ASSESS how students are
progressing with mastering the learning targets. A formative assessment is a “check in.” They can be informal, like a show of hands, class discussion, or observation of student practice. They can also be formal,
like a quiz or written activity. The purpose of the formative assessments are to give the teacher feedback
on how student skills are developing. Because students aren’t expected to be at the mastery level yet,
these practice activities are not graded. They may be put in Infinite Campus for recording purposes, but
they do not receive any weight in the final grade. The teacher uses the feedback he or she gets from the
formative assessments to make adjustments to the instruction.
When the formative assessments show the teacher that the students are ready, the teacher gives the
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT. The purpose of a summative assessment is to document that the student
mastered the learning target. A summative assessment can be any activity that shows the students’ skills:
a project, lab, demonstration, speech, essay, or test. The summative assessment grade is recorded in the
gradebook. If a student hasn’t mastered the standard when he or she does the summative assessment, he
or she may re-do that assessment. More information about these processes will be communicated next
year when we begin this practice as a school.
The Biggest Differences in a Grading for Learning System
There’s a lot of information in the Grading for Learning
Forecast article. To help simplify it, let’s look at what the
biggest differences are:
 Grades used to be treated like compensation. A
child would do a bunch of stuff in exchange for points.
Points are granted in different ways, based on the
teacher. It can be for everything from taking a test to
bringing in a box of kleenexes. Points accumulate and
equal grade at the end of the quarter. Because of the variety of ways students earn points, it can
be confusing to know what grades really mean. Because parents need communication about
their child’s progress, first and foremost, we should make sure that grades represent what
a student knows and is able to do.
 Because grading practice activities is premature, practice gets feedback, but not a formal
grade. Formative assessments, homework, practice, and other learning activities receive feedback so students know how to continue to improve. If a teacher wishes to use Infinite Campus to
document progress, he or she can give a grade for these items with no weight assigned. Parents
and students will be able to see these unweighted scores in Infinite Campus.
 Because students learn at different rates, we will use a school-wide system for summative redos. The system will include
* A student-owned plan
* Re-teaching
* Additional practice

A re-take or re-do score replaces the original score.
Change doesn’t mean that what we have been doing is bad. It means that we have new information
that will help us do better. Amidst all of the change, there are some things that have remained the
same. First, the work you do at home to support your child’s learning is as important as it has always been. A child’s first teacher is their parent; and, this system doesn’t change that. Second, we
have teachers here at CFMS who absolutely have your child’s best interest and growth as their priority. Third, we continue to recognize that middle schoolers are a unique group with varying
strengths, interests, and needs. We’ve developed our school around this belief.
Even though systems and processes may have changed, you will still see a quality education being
deliberately planned and provided to your child by caring adults. We look forward to seeing you at
Back to School Night on September 3rd, when we will talk about these changes in person.
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Badger Exam
The Chippewa Falls Middle School will participate in the
Badger Exam this spring. Each team will be designated testing
days. We ask for parents’ help in doing everything possible to
assure their child’s attendance on their testing day. While we
understand illnesses cannot be avoided, we would greatly
appreciate your cooperation with avoiding scheduling appointments on your child’s testing days.
Your child will need earphones for the test. While we have some at school, your child might feel more
comfortable if he or she has his or her own. We encourage you to have your child’s name on the earphones
brought to school. Your child may bring them in advance of the test and leave them with his or her TA
teacher. Thank you very much for your help and support as we take on this new challenge here at CFMS!
Grade 8—Starfish
May 5 (Math)
May 12 (Language Arts)
Grade 8—Eagles
May 6 (Math)
May 13 (Language Arts)
Grade 8—Dolphins
May 7 (Math)
May 14 (Language Arts)
Summer Slide
The concept known as “summer regression” or “summer slide” suggests that
students’ skills weaken over the summer months when they are not in school.
Specific to the area of reading, there are things students can do over the summer
to keep their reading skills sharp!
Visit the public library often. Students have been taught how to pick out books
for their interests and reading levels. If they are stuck, encourage them to ask
the librarians there for help. That’s what they are there for!
As your child is reading his or her books, encourage him or her to practice some Think Aloud skills. Ask
them to:

Explain to you how the events in the book are similar to other knowledge he or she has from school,
from other books, from movies, from life.

Make predictions about what will happen next in the book.

Visualize the events from the book, either describing to you or drawing them.

Shrink down and summarize chapters or sections for you.
These are some examples to combat reading summer slide. There are many free and simple ways to keep student skills sharp in all areas. Think about an interesting concept from science or history and then explain it to
the rest of the family. They can do hands-on or mental puzzles, creatively problem-solve issues around the
house or neighborhood, follow recipes or instructions, and measure for projects. Most importantly, summer is
a time to get outside, move around, and be creative!
Source of Think Aloud Skills http://www.readingrockets.org/article/using-think-alouds-improve-readingcomprehension
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Educational Excellence
EdCamp
On April 18 teachers and administrators from Chippewa Falls
School District joined teachers and administrators from districts
all over the state and region to learn and network from each other
at EdCamp Eau Claire 2015. EdCamps are "Un-conferences"
where educators gather to learn and discuss topics that are
important to them. Topics are chosen by attendees in the morning
and breakout groups form. There are no planned speakers - just
experts and novices in the field of education that want to learn
from each other. This year, the event was held at the Chippewa Falls Senior High School. Many Chippewa
Falls Middle School teachers attended. Topics ranged from Twitter for Beginners to Reading, Writing & Math
in Non-Core Classrooms to Project-Based Learning to Beyond Play - Drones and Droids for Education and
many more. There were many amazing sponsors of this event including Gordy's County Market, Spectrum
Industries, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Marian University, Peekaboo Studios, Digital D.I.Y., Super Teacher Worksheets, NameCoach, and Flocabulary.
- Sarah Radcliffe, M.S. CCC-SLP
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Staff Spotlight
Thank you
Thank you Chippewa Falls Middle School staff! This
month’s staff spotlight is put on for all of our staff! Every
day our dedicated professionals work diligently to provide
educational excellence for our students. They work tirelessly to provide an engaging, safe and enjoyable environment in which students can learn!
Thank you Chippewa Falls Middle School staff! You rock!!
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The Back Page
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Regular School Day
Badger
All
Collaboration/Late Start
No School Monday, May 25
Fees must be paid before yearbooks are handed out on June 3.
Students have a half-day on Friday, June 5.
Start Time: 8:30 am
Start Time: 9:30 am
End Time: 3:44 pm
End Time: 3:44 pm
COLLABORATION—LATE START DATES:
May 6 & 20
SCHOOL MEALS:
Middle School -
Lunch: $2.25
Breakfast: $0.85
Starting January 5, 2015 second meal items will be charged individually due to new government guidelines.
Middle School students will be able to purchase additional amounts of any item on the posted menu. Please
note students are not required to take a fruit or vegetable as part of a second meal. Keep in mind they will be
charged for each individual component taken. Additional purchases will only be permitted if funds are
available.
Lunch: Entrée—$1.75; Side Dish or Dessert—75 cents; Fruit or Vegetable—50 cents; Milk—35 cents
Breakfast: Entrée—$1.00; Fruit—50 cents; Cereal—65 cents; Granola Bar—50 cents;
Milk/Juice—35 cents
Again, this only applies to second meals. Please encourage your children to only take items they want.
CHIPPEWA FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE LINES (AVAILABLE 24/7):
To report an absence or request a pass, please call the appropriate attendance line:
6th and 7th Grade
715-726-2400
Press 1 or ext. 1570
8th Grade
715-726-2400
Press 2 or ext. 1572
Parents are required to notify the school when their child will be absent. Please have your student bring a
medical appointment excuse from the doctor to the grade level office. Parents must notify the school when
their child will arrive later than 8:30 am. Students who arrive late to school need to check in at the main office
and receive an admittance pass from their grade level office. Students who need to leave school during the
school day need an Off-Campus Pass. Parents need to notify the school as early as possible so that a pass may
be issued.
For your convenience, attendance lines are accessible 24/7. Notification should include the time your child
needs to leave, the time that they will return, if applicable, and the reason they will be gone. Passes will be
delivered to students or they may stop at the grade level office to pick up their pass. Students who return to
school need to check in at the main office and receive an admittance pass from the grade level office.
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Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Each parent/guardian is granted a Parent Portal account. For instructions, please contact
the middle school grade level office. This portal gives you access to lunch payments, attendance, grades, assignment due dates, and much more. Other private messages and information regarding your child are also available here.
School Website
The middle school public website can be found at http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/middle/.
School calendars, athletic schedules, teacher webpages with lesson plans, and other useful information can be accessed through the site.
District Mobile App
This mobile app has all of our district information, including our website and Facebook
Page. The district has a mobile app that can be downloaded from iTunes/Google Play.
Facebook
The Facebook page offers regular updates on events, student activities, school closings,
Timely information about our district, and adult education opportunities. The Facebook
Page is accessible through the district website or by searching for the Chippewa Falls
Area Unified School District.
Twitter
Follow items of interest—share your insights. We are tweeting such things as updates
on projects in our school and great things students and staff are doing. Find the middle
School’s Twitter account @CFMSCardinals and the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School
District’s Twitter account @ChippewaFallsSD.
Chippewa Yellow Bus
For all questions bus related, contact:
Chippewa Yellow Bus Company—715-726-2454. 510 E. South Ave., Chippewa Falls, WI
54729. If your child is taking an alternative way home, any given day of school, such as
riding their bike or getting picked up when they would normally ride the bus, a parent/
guardian must provide a written note to the school. Your child’s safety is of utmost importance to us. Parents needing alternative drop off locations for their child in the afternoon or if the child is riding home with a friend, a bus deviation must be completed.
These forms are available in school offices.
Attendance at Public Events
Upon request to the building administrator, submitted 24 hours in advance, the district shall make reasonable
accommodation including the provision of informational material in an alternative format as necessary for a
disabled person to be able to participate in this activity. At least twenty-four hours advanced notice of the need
for accommodation is appreciated.