10.4.24 Middle Level Newsletter

Monday, Oct 14

Middle School Picture Retakes
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, Oct 15

Fall Band Concert in Cedar Springs High School Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct 16

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thursday, October 17

Fall Choir Concert

Cedar Springs High School Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct 22

East Coast Trip Parent Information Meeting in the Cafeteria at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 26
Fall Festival presented by CSHS Student Council from 9-noon
Cedar Springs Middle School
$5 per person/$20 per Family

Oct 31-Nov 1

Fall Break (No School for Students)

We are excited to welcome Monica Doherty as our new Middle School crossing guard! She will be in the front parking lot and crosswalk area during both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Monica is here to help keep our students safe, so please remind your student to use the crosswalk instead of crossing through traffic to reach a parked car. Be sure to say hello to Monica when you see her!

Our Cedar Springs Middle School 8th grade STEM students have an incredible opportunity to attend the Grand Rapids Griffins School Day Game, which will feature a special STEM theme! Students will interact with vendors like the Michigan Science Olympiad and the Air Zoo, combining fun with hands-on learning.

We need your support to make this trip happen! Here’s how you can contribute:

• $12 funds your student’s ticket

• $24 funds your student plus one other

• $36 funds your student plus two others

Every donation makes a difference! Thank you for helping provide this exciting and educational experience for our students.

Earlier this week, we conducted a lockdown drill on Monday, Sept. 30. Please take a moment to discuss the importance of these drills and overall safety with your student.

In the case of a real emergency, the school will utilize our email and text messaging system to communicate with parents (learn more about updating student information). During an active emergency, please do not call the school or share information on social media, this will allow us to work with authorities as quickly as possible.

We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our students and staff at Cedar Springs Public Schools and will continue to keep you informed about any future drills.

We are excited to invite you to our Middle School Fall Conferences, a vital opportunity to discuss your child's progress and connect with teachers. This year, conferences will be held via Google Meets or in person at the Middle School.

Conference Information:

• Monday, October 14:

• In-person: 4-7 p.m. by appointment

• Wednesday, October 16:

• Google Meets: 3-4 p.m. by appointment

• In-person: 4-6 p.m. by appointment

Important Details:

• Entering Rooms: We ask you to please wait until teachers have opened their doors as close to 4 p.m. to respect parents they may be meeting with for an online conference.

• Powerschool Preparation: We recommend reviewing your child's grades on PowerSchool before the conference. This will help maximize our discussion time together. Our secretaries will be in the main office to help with any questions or issues you have.

• Time Allotted: Conferences will be scheduled in seven-minute blocks. Please honor the time slots to accommodate all families.

• Need More Time?: We must stick to the time limit to allow our team to meet with all of you during this time. If you need additional time with your child's teacher, contact them to schedule a meeting to allow additional time for discussion and questions.

How to Sign Up

Click the link below to register. Sign-up closes on Thursday, October 10, at 6 p.m., so be sure to secure your spot before then!

If you’d like to support our staff with meals and snacks during conference times, please use the link below to sign up. This is a great way to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our students’ success. Your generosity means so much to our teachers and staff!

Study table will be cancelled on Monday, Oct. 14, and Wednesday, Oct. 16, due to parent-teacher conferences.

Attention 8th grade families! Join us for a Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria to learn more about this exciting trip.

Destinations include Cleveland, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Gettysburg, and Hershey Park. The trip is scheduled for June 13-20, 2025. For any questions, please see Mrs. Taylor in room C203.

Monday, Oct 7

• 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Lowell (Home)
• 8th Grade Volleyball vs Lowell (Away)
• A teams play at 4 p.m./B teams play at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct 9

• Football at Sparta (7th at 5 p.m. and 8th at 6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, Oct 10

• Cross Country at Greenville at 4:15 (Boys run first)

We’re excited to offer the following winter sports:

• Boys Basketball – 7th and 8th grade teams
• Girls Competitive Cheer – 7th and 8th grade

A sign-up sheet for those interested is available in the main office.

More details will be shared soon! Be sure to sign up on FinalForms, and remember, all athletes must have a sports physical uploaded to FinalForms before tryouts.

Middle School Athletic Director, Shelly Alvarez, 616-696-9100 ext 6901

Middle School Secretary, Jodie Amell, 616-696-9100 ext 6909