CMS News

In the last week we have enjoyed the Middle School Musical as well as a district-wide Art Walk! Our students shine inside and out of the classroom and we are very proud of them!

See you Monday Broncos!

~ Mrs. Kosten

CMS Family Dashboard (Click here to access the site and important documents)

**Please choose the "Teacher Calendar" tab to see the daily assignments for 6th & 7th Graders, and 8th grade math

Next week we will be celebrating all of our staff members at CAPS! This is a great time of the year to honor all the people who make your child's day a success - teachers, secretaries, food service, paraprofessionals, counselors, social workers, custodians, bus drivers, and administrators. There is nothing better than a handwritten note or email from a family letting us know that we have had a positive impact on your family!

Please send your child with a charged Chromebook each day because there is a good chance they will have some sort of test on most days for the coming weeks. A good night's sleep and a good breakfast are always helpful as well! Remember....ALL students can receive a free breakfast here at school.

Upcoming Tests:

Week of May 6:

6th Grade: ELA M-Step (all week)

7th Grade: Math M-Step (all week)

8th Grade: Math NWEA (Monday/Tuesday)

Week of May 13:

6th Grade Math M-Step (all week)

7th Grade ELA NWEA Test (all week)

8th Grade: SS M-Step on Tuesday & Thursday

If you or another person drop off or pick up a student in the parking lot, please be aware of your speed. Many of our students as well as staff members are in the parking lot both before and after school. We have had a few close calls and have asked our Campus Safety to be present at these times. Please slow down to keep all of our students safe!

Permission Slips are available for our End-Of-The-Year Trips. Please ask your child to sign up!

6th Grade: Craig's Cruisers on Friday, May 17, 2024

7th Grade: Michigan's Adventure on Thursday, June 6, 2024

8th Grade: Cedar Point on Thursday, June 6, 2024

* Parents are welcome to attend - details are outlined on the permission slips

* Participation on these trips is based on showing positive behavior here at school. Behavior agreements were sent home this week to be signed and returned.

Attention 8th grader parents!! Your child an email today regarding applying to be on the High School Student Council. Please ask your child about that email for more details and stop by the office for the needed forms. Student Council is an excellent opportunity to build leadership skills!

May 8: Half Day - Students released at 10:50 AM

May 9: Spring Choir Concert 6:30 PM

May 14: 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert 7:30 PM

May 17: 6th Grade Trip to Craig's Cruisers

May 23: 6th Grade Band Concert- 7:30 PM

June 5: Talent Show in the afternoon

June 6: 7th Grade Trip to Michigan's Adventures & 8th Grade Trip to Cedar Point

June 7: Last Day of School! Students released at 10:50 AM

We are excited to announce that our student behavior referrals went down significantly from March to April! Our staff has made a systematic effort to have focused conferences with students following a common format as soon as negative behaviors begin in the classroom. This united front has led to fewer formal lunch detentions and fewer behavior referrals overall. That's wonderful news!!

March - 260 total referrals, 149 lunch detentions & 74 staff/student conferences

April - 190 total referrals, 88 lunch detentions & 66 staff/sutdent conferences

That's a large drop in detentions and increase in proactive conferences (28% in March and 35% in April).

Attention Girl and Boy Volleyball Players:

Mini Clinic and Game opportunities on the following dates: May 9, 15, 22 and 30

Time: 2:30-4:00

Where: Middle School Main Gym

Clinic run by Mrs. Bates

If for any reason the weather is not good and the track team needs to use the gym we will cancel volleyball. It is track season and they have first priority for the gym during the season. We would let students know in plenty of time to notify parents.

Looking to up your lacrosse game this summer? Check out the West Michigan LAX summer program! It's perfect for beginners who want to boost their skills and it won't break the bank.

We have had three 8th grader girls who all started their lacrosse journey with this program before moving on to more competitive summer clubs. If you're an 8th grader looking to join the Coopersville team in 9th grade, this is a fantastic way to get started.

The program has had a range of coaches, including Matt Secord for the 5th to 8th-grade age groups.

Ready to hit the field? Learn more and sign up here: West Michigan LAX Summer Program

Please see this link for camps offered by CAPS coaches for tennis, basketball, volleyball, football, & competitive cheer.

Summer Camp Registration Link

If your child likes to play board or card games, we would love for new students to join. Experience is not necessary - we will teach you! Our next meeting is Monday, May 13 from 2:30-3:30 PM.

If your child takes medication at school or has a health condition that requires a medical plan, please see the attached letter. Medication (including for headaches) cannot be brought to school by students and must be turned into the office by an adult with the attached form signed by a doctor. Family Medical Form

• OK2SAY is a confidential way to report anything that threatens a student or school safety.

• It encourages confidential tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools.

• It is available state-wide for public and private schools in Michigan; anybody can submit a confidential tip. Specially trained technicians receive the tips and filter the information to the appropriate agency to provide a timely and effective response.

• If you would like additional information, please access the following link.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our School Resource Officer (SRO), Deputy AJ Rietberg at: arietberg@capsk12.org.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to sign up for a meal program at Coopersville High School and Coopersville Middle School called “Hand2Hand." This program provides food for you, and your family for the weekend. It is intended for students and families who may currently be experiencing a financial burden. There is no cost for the program! See the QR codes or links below.

ENGLISH form
SPANISH Form

As you may have read from the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan School Meals Program, breakfast and lunch are free and available for students for the 2023-2024 school year!

Previously, families that completed the free and reduced applications ensured that their student(s) had access to affordable meals and also helped our district qualify for important funding. Please take a moment before school and visit our school meal website to complete this form and help our district qualify for important funding: coopersville.family portal.cloud (additional note, sendmoneytoschool.com and lunchapp.com are no longer valid websites). You can also complete the form using the following link and return it by mail. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Mosey, Director of Dining Services, at 616-997-3663 or dmosey@capsk12.org.

Email: lkosten@capsk12.org
Website: https://coopersvillebroncos.org/middle-school/
Location: 198 East Street, Coopersville, MI, USA
Phone: 616-997-3400