CMS EAGLE EXPRESS

March 2, 2025

CHAPIN MIDDLE CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

MARCH

4 - PTO Charleston Wrap Fundraiser begins (packets went home last Thursday)

4 - Chess Academy - Library ~ 3:30-4:30 pm

5 - Student Council Meeting - B209 ~ 7:30 am

5 - Creative Writing Club - B217 ~ 3:30-4:30 pm

6 - Yearbook Club - Library ~ 3:30-4:30 **note day change to Thursday this week**

7 - FCA - C110 ~ 8:00 am

9 - Daylight Savings Time Begins

10 - 7th Grade Beta Club Induction - CMS Gym ~ 6:00 pm

11 - 8th Grade Beta Club Induction - CMS Gym ~ 6:00 pm

12 - MIDDLE SCHOOL LATE START DAY

14 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Teacher In Service Day)

17 - School Day for Students & Staff (Severe Weather Make-Up Day)

18 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks

28 - Last Day to Pre-Order a 2024-2025 Yearbook (see details below)

28 - 7th Grade Spring Fling Dance ~ 5:30-7:30 pm (see details below)

APRIL

14-21 - SPRING BREAK

22 - Students and Staff Return from Spring Break

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL CHAPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2024-2025 DISTRICT 5 CALENDAR

CLICK HERE FOR THE CHAPIN MIDDLE BELL SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE FOR THE CMS ATTENDANCE EXCUSE FORM

Fill out this form when your student is absent and it will automatically notify our Attendance Clerk.

UPCOMING PARENT SURVEY

The South Carolina Department of Education has partnered with the Education Oversight Committee to deliver a parent survey. The responses to this survey help school and district leaders understand how parents feel about the school. A link to this survey is being sent to the parents or guardians of every student in South Carolina.

If you have multiple children, you might get several links. We are only asking you to complete one survey for each school your children attend. You are permitted to complete one survey for each of your children if you want, but only one survey for each school is needed.

Check your email and spam for a link to this important survey. If you do not have an email address, you can ask the school registrar to print out a QR code for you to scan with your phone. The link will take you directly to the survey.

Recommendation Criteria for the 25-26 School Year

CMS Families, it is our goal to grow all of our students and that begins with appropriate placement. This criteria helps us place students to best serve academic needs and is what guides our teachers in their recommendations. If you have questions about your child's recommendations, please contact Mr. Michaeal Williams, Assistant Principal of Instruction, at mtwilliams@lexrich5.org.

Middle School Placement Criteria

CMS INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

What a night to remember! Our Chapin Middle School International Night was a huge success, filled with incredible performances from our talented performing arts students, amazing artwork on display, and cultures from around the world coming to life!

Families and vendors helped make this event truly special, and we are so grateful for everyone who participated and attended. A huge thank you to Mrs. Hallman and our school counseling department for organizing an unforgettable night of "traveling the world" right here at CMS!

From stamping passports at each stop to experiencing global traditions through music, art, food, and dress, it was a night of learning, connection, and celebration!

SAVE THE DATES:

FROM THE STUDENT NUTRITION MANAGER

Parents/Guardians

The CMS Student Nutrition Department would like to encourage parents to maintain a positive balance on your student(s) meal account. Each household receives bi-weekly balance notifications via email. As we approach the last three months of the school year, we wanted to remind you to check on your student's meal account to ensure that the balance is paid.

Should you have any questions or concerns, you may reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you.

--

Kolleen Ulmer

Student Nutrition Manager

Chapin Middle School

School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties

o: 803.722-5528 e: kulmer@lexrich5.org

FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Important Attendance Information

Has your student missed a full day of school? If so, please submit an excuse note with the date and reason for their absence(s) to our attendance clerk.

tkinsey@lexrich5.org or CMS Attendance Google Form

Please note: After the 10th absence, all absences must be medically excused.

CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!

🎨🌟 Huge congratulations to our talented Chapin Middle School artists! Their incredible artwork will be on display at the District Office from March 3-28! What a special honor to have their creativity showcased. We are so proud of you all! 🎉🙌

Special shoutout to these amazing artists: Kyler Brown, Callie Colby, Bella Martin, Anhelina Moroz, Toni Parente, Nicco Cecala, Natalie Wilkes, Ellerie Cox, Niki Rose, Addison Gould, Abigaile Zilinskas, Sadie Mae Blocker, Kiersten Lofton, Alyson Alcantara, Andrew James, and Ryan Wertz!