The CHMS Post

To provide an exemplary education that develops critical thinking and problem solving skills which inspire our students to challenge their minds and charge their spirits.

As we wrap up the first month of the school year, I want to thank you all for your support. It has been a fantastic start, with our students diving into their studies, participating in activities, and building new friendships. I am excited for the journey ahead as we continue to grow together.

Looking forward, September promises to be full of exciting opportunities. Starting the week of September 9th, we will begin our first round of progress monitoring. This will help us assess student growth and ensure we are meeting their individual needs. Additionally, our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will kick off their season this month, with our first home game scheduled for Monday, September 9th. Our clubs and afterschool programs have also begun, and I am eager to see the great things in store for our Chargers.

Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. Together, let’s make September a productive and inspiring month!

Respectfully,

Chris Drake

Principal

Tuesday, September 10th:

FAST PM 1- Math

Thursday, September 12th:

FAST PM 1- Reading

Each year the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools honors six amazing Lee County educators at the annual Golden Apple Recognition Banquet in the Spring. Please take a minute and use the form below to nominate an outstanding teacher who has impacted you or your child's life!

Instructions:

1. Click the button below to go to the website
2. Click "Register" in the top right corner
3. Create your profile
4. Click the dropdown and select "Golden Apple Nominations", then click "Create"
5. Complete the form with the correct information
6. Click "Submit as FINAL" to record your response

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Connect with Lee is back! Free Online Math Help with live educational math experts will be available every Tuesday and Thursday after school beginning Tuesday, September 3, from

5pm to 7pm.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, 2024, and continues through October 15, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. The selected theme for this year’s celebration is “Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida’s Success.” All Florida students are invited to participate in contests for the Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.

Students and their friends and family are encouraged to dine in or get a treat at Dairy Queen on Thursday September 12th between the hours of 4 to 7pm. Proceeds support students at Challenger Middle School.

In 2023, over 100,000 educators from around the world participated in Rock Your School, impacting over 2,000,000 students!

That’s why we’re bringing back Rock Your School in 2024! Join us on Friday, September 27th, and Rock Your School!

IN ORDER FOR ANY STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLUB OR AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY, THEY WILL NEED THIS FORM FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN.

The next Jr. Thespian Drama Club Meeting will take place Wednesday, September 4th from 4:25 pm - 5:25 pm.

Location: Mrs. Cifuentes' Room (2-116)

The google classroom code to join is dotok7u for all upcoming information

Student Council will be meeting on the following dates in September:

9/9, 9/16, 9/23, & 9/30 from 8:45 am - 9:15 am.

Location: Ms. Nodal's Room (1-320)

The first National Junior Honor Society meeting will take place Monday, September 16th from 8:45 am - 9:15 am.

Meetings will occur every other Monday.

Location: Ms.Chaffee's Room (1-327)

The first Science Olympiad Club Meeting will take place Tuesday, September 24th from 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm.

Location: Mr. Ernst's Room (1-226)

What Is Science Olympiad?

Science Olympiad is a competition for students. Teams are comprised of up to 15 students. Teams compete in different events that are rooted in mathematics, physics, chemistry, earth and space science, biology, and engineering. Students engage in hands-on, interactive, and inquiry-based activities that are lab-based, research-based, or design and construct a device to test at competitions.

Students can see Mr. Ernst for permission forms.

EVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO GET A PHYSICAL DONE AND HAVE THE PHYSICAL FORM THAT IS LINKED BELOW COMPLETED BY A DOCTOR IN ORDER TO PLAY ANY SPORT. THE PHYSICAL HAS TO BE COMPLETED EVERY SCHOOL YEAR AND LAST FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE SPORT SEASON YOU INTEND ON PLAYING.

USE THE LINK BELOW TO PRINT OUT THE PHYSICAL FORM NEEDED. NO OTHER FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED, IT MUST BE THIS EXACT FORM!

IN ADDITION TO A PHYSICAL BEING COMPLETED, YOU WILL ALSO NEED BOTH THE INTRAMURAL AND ACTIVITY FORMS THAT ARE LINKED BELOW. YOU ONLY NEED ONE INTRAMURAL FORM COMPLETED PER YEAR, BUT YOU NEED ONE ACTIVITY FORM PER SPORT/ACTIVITY YOU INTEND ON PARTICIPATING IN.

CROSS COUNTRY (XC) SIGN-UPS BEGIN

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Students will meet in the gym at dismissal. On the first day of the sport, students will receive information about what is needed to continue. Intramural and insurance information must be signed and returned prior to practice. Along with the intramural form, students must also submit a current medical evaluation form and an after-school activity form. These forms will go home the first day of sign ups. The day of sign ups, please have a ride by 5:00 pm, or approval and registration to go to After Care.

Contact Ms. Sierocinski, the school athletic director at bethanyas@leeschools.net with any questions or concerns.

Any student planning on attending any of the home or away basketball games must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Meet Spike, Ms. Cichielo's bearded dragon! Spike is 3 years old. His favorite snacks are blueberries, mustard greens, and mealworms. Spike spends his leisure time sunning in his hammock. He also enjoys long naps under his rock. When Spike is home he likes running around in the backyard chasing after Ms. Cichielo's dog.

Ms. Cifuentes may be new to Challenger but she has been teaching for 13 years! Outside of school she likes to spend her time hanging out and relaxing with family. When asked what her favorite part of teaching is, she told us that she loves to watch kids have fun. We also asked her if she could teach any other grade or subject what would it be, and she said she would teach elementary theatre! We are very excited to have Ms. Cifuentes as a Challenger Charger!

PTO/SAC Meetings occur the second Thursday of every month. Our first meeting will take place on September 12, 2024.

PTO will start at 5:00 pm and run until 6:00 pm.

All PTO/SAC Meetings will be held in person at Challenger Middle School in the Media Center.

Below are a list of dates for when both interims and report cards will be available to both students and parents. 😊

1st Quarter

Interim – Sept. 13th

Report Card – Oct. 17th

2nd Quarter

Interim – Nov. 15th

Report Card – Jan. 9th

3rd Quarter

Interim – Feb. 7th

Report Card – Mar. 19th

4th Quarter

Interim – Apr. 24th

Report Card – Jun. 5th

Florida State Statute 1012.42 recognizes that teachers at times must be assigned duties in a class outside the field in which the teacher is certified. The following teachers at Challenger Middle School are engaged in training to add the required endorsements and certifications to their teaching certificate:

Anthony Barbier - ESOL (Endorsement)

Julie Camerlingo - Social Science 6-12

Candace Lee - Art K-12

Ashley Nodal - ESOL (Endorsement)

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and schools. To visit this website go to getfortifyfl.com

Per the Code of Federal Regulation we are required to put a notice out to students and parents stating the following:

EPA 40 CFR 763

This school has been recently inspected and certain asbestos-containing materials or assumed to be asbestos-containing materials such as: fire doors or roofing materials that are tested prior to repairs or removal as needed, have been located in the school buildings. Please be aware that the School District of Lee County has an active management plan designed to ensure that the building is maintained safely for all occupants. These materials are being controlled in accordance with the Asbestos Management Program for the School and following the limitations and procedures of the policies and requirements of the Asbestos O&M Program. The report lists the location, quantity, and condition of all known materials and contains the details of the control procedures, and is available at the school office for your inspection during normal school hours. Copies of the school’s asbestos file can be supplied to you at a cost upon submittal of request.

Samuel Fisher, District 1 (Chair)

Jada Langford-Fleming, District 6 (Vice Chair)

Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2

Chris N. Patricca, District 3

Debbie Jordan, District 4

Armor Persons, District 5

Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan, District 7

Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., Board Attorney

Dr. Ken Savage

Interim Superintendent

Email: christophedd@leeschools.net
Website: https://chm.leeschools.net/
Location: 624 Trafalgar Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL, USA
Phone: (239) 242-4341
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChallengerMS
Twitter: @ChallengerLCSD