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.

Dear Challenger Middle School Families,

Happy New Year! I hope you and your families had a joyful and restful holiday season. As we step into 2025, I am filled with excitement and optimism for the opportunities ahead for our students, staff, and community. With the first semester wrapping up on January 10th, let’s work together to ensure that all our Chargers finish strong. This is the time to reflect on their progress during the first semester and set goals for an even more successful second semester.

On Monday, January 13th, we start the second semester. As we begin the new semester, I encourage all students to start fresh, stay organized, and commit to their academic and personal growth. Let’s continue to build momentum we’ve created to make 2025 a remarkable year. How are you planning on getting 1% better this year?

We have some great school and community events planned for this upcoming semester. Be on the lookout for more details in the coming weeks. Additionally, our next SAC/PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13th, at 5:30pm in the media center. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and be involved in important decisions that impact our school community.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we will make this semester one of growth, success, and new achievements.

Let’s work together to make Challenger Middle 1% better in 2025!

Respectfully,

Chris Drake

Dear Parents and Community Members,

We are excited to invite you to support two important initiatives that positively impact our school community! Our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program rewards students for their dedication to respect, responsibility, and excellence, while our teacher appreciation efforts aim to recognize and celebrate the hard work of our amazing educators. To make contributing easy, we’ve created an Amazon wish list with suggested items you can purchase for student rewards and teacher appreciation gifts. Your generosity will help us foster a positive environment and show our students and teachers how much they are valued. Thank you for your support!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/RECCK6OQUUPC

The price of yearbooks has officially increased to $40!

Grab yours now and preserve those middle school memories before they're sold out!

To purchase a yearbook please visit: ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter our school code: 14294625

Please join us on January 13th at Chick-fil-A on Pine Island Road for a community cares night! A portion of all the proceeds will support Challenger students!

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.

Book Battle will be meeting the following dates for January:

1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29

Time: 8:45 am - 9:15 am

Location: Mrs. Bernal's Room (1-224)

Jr. Thespian Drama Club will be meeting the following dates for January: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29

Time: 4:25 pm - 5:25 pm

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

History Fair Club will be meeting the following dates in January: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29

Time: 8:45 am - 9:15 am

Location: Ms. Capp's Room (1-129)

Science Olympiad Club will be meeting on the following dates in January: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 & 1/28

Time: 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

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

The Songwriting Club will be meeting on the following dates in January: 1/8 & 1/22

Time: 4:10 pm - 5:15 pm

Location: Mr. Szyrwiel's Room (1-221)

Student Council will be meeting on the following dates in January: 1/6, 1/13, & 1/27

Time: 8:45 am - 9:15 am

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

Youth Group will be meeting on the following dates in January: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 & 1/28

Time: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Location: Mr. Moser's Room (1-229)

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 LASTS 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.

Soccer sign-ups will take place the day that we return from Winter Break, on January 6th, with tryouts beginning on January 7th. Students MUST have a physical completed and all forms turned in to participate in try-outs.

Teams will be chosen by January 27th, with practice starting the same day.

Please feel free to email either Coach Sierocinski (boys) - BethanyAS@leeschools.net or Coach Reeve (girls) - TylerR@leeschools.net for any questions or concerns.

Looking ahead... Track & Field sign-ups will be taking place on February 18th, with tryouts beginning on February 19th. Students MUST have a physical completed and all forms turned in to participate in try-outs.

Please feel free to email either Coach Moser (Track) - GeoffreyPM@LeeSchools.net or Coach Lau (Field) - JeremyL@LeeSchools.net for any questions or concerns.

Our January PTO/SAC meeting has been cancelled, our next PTO/SAC meeting will take place on Thursday, February 13th, at 5:30 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. 30th

2nd Quarter

Interim – Nov. 19th

Report Card – Jan. 15th

3rd Quarter

Interim – Feb. 14th

Report Card – Mar. 27th

4th Quarter

Interim – Apr. 27th

Report Card – Jun. 9th

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

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

William F. Ribble, Jr., District 3

Debbie Jordan, District 4

Armor Persons, District 5

Vanessa M. Chaviano, District 7

Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq., Board Attorney

Dr. Denise Carlen

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