The Weekly Buzz
A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 18: September 11, 2022
A promise made . . . We Will Never Forget! Happy Patriots' Day!
Student Progress Data Sent Home on Friday, September 9th
- Mid-Nine Weeks Progress Report for the 1st Quarter
- Spring 2022 ACAP Summative Assessment Student Home Report
- Fall 2022 iReady Math Diagnostic Parent Report
- Fall 2022 iReady Reading Diagnostic Parent Report
- 2022-2023 Jefcoed Attendance Flyer
Please take a moment to review these multiple progress tools that communicate your student's progress as we head toward the end of the first quarter. If you have any questions about how to read the information, please feel free to contact us at the school at 205-379-3230.
5th/6th Grade Science Olympiad Sign Ups This Week
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Homecoming Activities Wrap Up This Week
Monday, September 12, 2022
- Jacket Pride Day -- Wear Your Black and Gold
- Pep Rally at 2:00 in the Competition Gym (Homecoming King Announced)
- Homecoming Football Game at 5:00 vs. Bankhead Middle School
- Crowning of the Homecoming Queen in between CMS and JV Football Games
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
- Faculty - Student Dodge Ball Game 2:00
- Homecoming Dance in Competition Gym 6:00 - 8:00. Admission is $5.00. Concessions will be sold.
CMS Families should pick your students up by 8:00 from the dance. Students not picked up in a timely fashion may be excluded from future dances. We look forward to everyone participating in this week's activities.
A Message from Our Superintendent . . .
CMS Calendar for the Week of September 12, 2022 - September 19, 2022
Monday, September 12, 2022
- iReady Training with Grade Level Teams during Planning Time
- Homecoming Pep Rally 2:00
- CMS Robotics Practice (7th/8th Grade) 3:00
- CMS Volleyball at North Jefferson Middle School
- 9th Grade Volleyball at Southside Gadsden
- Bankhead Middle School at CMS Football 5:00
- Cordova at JV Football 7:00
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
- CMS Faculty / Student Dodgeball Game 2:00
- CMS Robotics Practice (5th/6th Grade) 3:00
- CMS Cross Country Meet at CMS 3:30
- CHS Cross Country at Minor
- CHS Volleyball at Dora
- CMS Homecoming Dance in Competition Gym 6:00
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
- First Priority Leadership Team Meeting in Library 7:25
- Wellness Flu Clinic 8:30-10:30 at CMS
- Wellness Flu Clinic 12:30-2:30 at CHS
- Professional Learning Afternoon 3:20 (TABs Training/ATOT)
- CMS Volleyball at Irondale 4:30
- 9th Grade Volleyball at James Clemens
Thursday, September 15, 2022
- CMS Fall Athletic Pictures 1:30
- CMS Cross Country Practice 3:00
- West Point at CMS Volleyball 4:30
- 9th Grade Volleyball at Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
- CHS Volleyball at Hayden 4:30
- FAFSA Parent Night at CHS 6:00
Friday, September 16, 2022
- School Picture Orders Due
- August Attendance Celebration 2:00 in Courtyard
- Dora at CHS Football 7:00
Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Corner Community Park Activities
- 9th Grade Volleyball at Buckhorn Tournament
- JV Volleyball at Boaz Tournament
- Penn State at Auburn
- Louisiana-Monroe at Alabama
- Georgia Southern at UAB
- Samford at Tennessee Tech
- Jacksonville State at Tulsa
- Austin Peay at Alabama A&M
- UNA at Chattanooga
- Troy at Appalachian State
- Enjoy Your Day Doing Something for Yourself, with Family and Friends, at Home . . . or Do Nothing at All!
Sunday, September 18, 2022
- Enjoy Your Day Worshiping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!
Looking Ahead to Important School Dates
In order to assist you with your planning, please make note of the following dates. Remember, however, dates for all events/activities are subject to change due to inclement weather, COVID-19 restrictions, or other events which may force cancellation or re-scheduling.
Monday, September 19, 2022 CMS Football at Sumiton 5:00
Monday, September 19, 2022 JV Football at Sumiton 7:00
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 7th and 8th Grade PBIS Meeting
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Principals’ Meeting with Dr. Gonsoulin 8:30
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Jefcoed Board Meeting 10:00
Thursday, September 22, 2022 CMS Volleyball at Oneonta with Hayden
Friday, September 23, 2022 Jefferson County Middle School Volleyball Tournament
Friday, September 23, 2022 CHS Football at Fultondale 7:00
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Jefferson County Middle School Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Missouri at Auburn
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Vanderbilt at Alabama
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Western Carolina at Samford
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Point University at Birmingham-Southern
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Jacksonville State at Nicholls College
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Marshall at Troy
Saturday, September 24, 2022 Tarleton State at UNA
Monday, September 26, 2022 CMS Football at Oneonta 5:00
Monday, September 26, 2022 CHS Volleyball at Cullman
Monday, September 26, 2022 JV Football at Oneonta 7:00
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 7th and 8th Grade Data Meeting
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 CMS Cross Country at CMS
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 CHS Cross Country at CHS
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 CHS Volleyball at Hueytown
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 CHS Marching Band at Sparks in the Park
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Nominate September Students of the Month
Wednesday September 28, 2022 See You at the Pole 7:30
Wednesday September 28, 2022 CILT Meeting
Thursday, September 29, 2022 5th and 6th Grade Data Meeting
Thursday, September 29, 2022 CHS Volleyball at Fultondale
Thursday, September 29, 2022 CMS Connects – Session #2
Friday, September 30, 2022 PBIS Drawing #2
Friday, September 30, 2022 CMS Middle School Band Night at CHS 3:00
Friday, September 30, 2022 Northside at CHS Football 7:00
Saturday, October 1, 2022 LSU at Auburn
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Alabama at Arkansas
Saturday, October 1, 2022 UAB at Rice
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Samford at Furman
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Birmingham-Southern at Berry College
Saturday, October 1. 2022 Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Troy at Western Kentucky
Monday, October 3, 2022 Celebrate National Custodian’s Day (10/2)
Monday, October 3, 2022 CMS Football at Hayden 5:00
Monday, October 3, 2022 JV Football at Hayden 7:00
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Opportunity Day at CHS
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 SDQs Completed and Students Ranked
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 5th - 8th Grade PBIS Meeting (during Prep Periods)
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Recognize September Students of the Month
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 PBIS Leadership Team Meeting
Thursday, October 6, 2022 Central Office Administrators’ Meeting 8:30
Friday, October 7, 2022 End of First Quarter
Friday, October 7, 2022 Monthly Birthday Celebration
Friday, October 7, 2022 PBIS Scavenger Hunt 8th Grade (10 Buzz Bucks Required) 2:00
Friday, October 7, 2022 Oak Grove at CHS Football 7:00 (Homecoming)
Saturday, October 8, 2022 Auburn at Georgia
Saturday, October 8, 2022 Texas A&M at Alabama
Saturday, October 8, 2022 Middle Tennessee at UAB
Saturday, October 8, 2022 Wofford at Samford
Saturday, October 8, 2022 Southern Miss at Troy
Saturday, October 8, 2022 UNA at Kennesaw State
Monday, October 10, 2022 eLearning Day at CMS
Monday, October 10, 2022 Secondary COMP (Day #3) at COB 8:30-3:00
Monday, October 10, 2022 Input PLP Evidence into Teaching Effectiveness
Monday, October 10, 2022 PBIS Virtual Meeting 8:00-11:30
Monday, October 10, 2022 Teachers Work in Classrooms 1:00-3:00
Monday, October 10, 2022 Athletic Department Meeting
Monday, October 10, 2022 CMS Football at Oak Grove 5:00
Monday, October 10, 2022 Corner Theatre Academy Booster Meeting 6:00
Monday, October 10, 2022 JV Football at Oak Grove 7:00
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 7th and 8th Grade PST
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 PLA (Faculty CIP Review)
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 National Stop Bullying Day
Thursday, October 13, 2022 Check PLPs for Evidence
Tuesday, October 13, 2022 5th and 6th Grade PST
Thursday, October 13, 2022 Jefcoed Board Committee Meeting 10:00
Thursday, October 13, 2022 CMS Connects Session #3
Friday, October 14, 2022 Career Day at CMS
Friday, October 14, 2022 CHS Football at Curry 7:00
Saturday, October 15, 2022 CHS Marching Band at Pinson Valley Marching Festival
Saturday, October 15, 2022 Auburn at Ole Miss
Saturday, October 15, 2022 Alabama at Tennessee
Saturday, October 15, 2022 Charlotte at UAB
Saturday, October 15, 2022 Millsaps College at Birmingham-Southern
Saturday, October 15, 2022 Jacksonville State vs. UNA in Madison
Saturday, October 15, 2022 Texas State at Troy (HC)
Corner Middle School
Our Mission
Corner Middle School is committed to empowering our students as they build a foundation for college, career, and community success in a nurturing environment.
Our Vision
Our vision at Corner Middle School is to ensure our students are academically, emotionally, and socially prepared for challenges they may encounter in the next phases of their lives.
Our Beliefs
Corner Middle School believes we will accomplish our Mission and Vision in serving our community of learners by:
- Loving, encouraging, and inspiring our students and each other in our daily interactions.
- Utilizing highly-effective instruction and a challenging curriculum.
- Meeting the needs of diverse learners in order to prepare them for college and entry into a career pathway.
- Partnering with the community.
- Cultivating student leaders.
- Integrating technology into all areas of learning.
Email: mmanning@jefcoed.com
Website: https://cornerms.jefcoed.com
Location: 10005 Corner School Road Warrior, Alabama 35180
Phone: (205) 379-3230
Facebook: facebook.com/CornerMS
Twitter: @CornerMiddle