Our First Bengal Spotlight Featured PAWS of the Year is. Mr. Lane's PAWS! Each morning, our PAWS classes meet from 8:10 - 8:30 am. Every PAWS Class at CCCMS consists of approximately 12-17 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. During these 20 minutes, students get organized for their day, engage in a weekly Social-Emotional Learning Lesson, have some great classroom discussions, compete in a PAWS Class vs. PAWS Class Sports Challenge, check their grades and academic progress, and have some fun each day!
Meet Mr. Lane's PAWS, aka the "Laniacs." They love to compete in challenges, ride bikes, and eat pancakes during our PAWS class.
After a great Pep Rally, this morning led by Stuco and our brand new Bengal Cheer squad our CCCMS Bengal Athletics are ready to take on Fall Sports! Good luck on the road today Bengals!!!
4:00 pm - Cross Country @ Concordia (Girls, followed by Boys)
4:30 pm - Football @ Abilene (7th followed by 8th)
4:30 pm - Volleyball @ Abilene 7th - A/B/A; 8th - A/B/A/B
Today we are spotlighting our 7th Grade Volleyball team! 7th grade Lady Bengals are coached by Courtney Hammel and Keely Jermark. Catch them in action tomorrow at 4:30 in Abilene! You don't want to miss it they are ready for a great season! Let's Go Bengals "Like a Champion!"
We have our first Bengal Spotlight Featured team of the year! Today we are spotlighting our 8th grade Volleyball team coached by Megan Griffiths and Emilie Roe. If you missed their scrimmage last Thursday you have two chances this week to see all the talent these Lady Bengals have! They play in Abilene on Thursday, Sept. 5th, and Saturday, Sept. 7th in their home round-robin tournament at 8 am. Go Get them Lady Bengals "Like a Champion!"
Reminder there is no school on Monday, September 2nd. Have a fun and safe 3 day holiday weekend!
Tonight is the NIGHT! Come out to support our Bengals!
Meet the Teams & Fall Sports Pictures:
3:25pm - 8th Grade VB Pictures (followed by practice)
4:00pm - Football Individual Pictures (followed by practice)
5:00pm - 7th Grade VB Team Pictures (practiced in the AM)
5:00pm - Cross Country Uniform Handout
5:15pm - Cheerleading Pictures
5:30pm - Cross Country Pictures
5:30pm - VB Scrimmages (30 minute scrimmages)
7th @ DG
8th @ CCCMS
(VB - after the scrimmage, transition your team to the MAC for Recognition)
6:15pm - Fall Sports Recognition at the MAC Activity Complex
6:30pm - FB Scrimmage (30-40 minutes?)
We have your Thursday Night Plans covered! CCCMS will host our Fall Sports Recognition Night this Thursday, August 29th, honoring all Fall Bengal sports participants (Cheerleaders, Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football) Volleyball Scrimmages will begin at 5:30 pm (30-minute scrimmages) 7th-grade Volleyball players will play in the district gym with the 8th-grade team in the CCCMS gym. Moving to the Mark A Chapman Activity Complex at 6:15 pm, we will begin to "Meet the Teams". Once all players have been introduced, there will be a 30-40 minute Football Scrimmage. Come out and show your Bengal Spirit!
Reminder CCCMS is having their first PEP meeting of the year today at 4pm in the Bengal Library! Come support the Bengals in all the behind the scenes action!
USD 379 QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Now that the first few weeks of school have passed, what is your child saying about school? And how can we help improve his/her experience?
https://www.usd379.org/forms/first-weeks-of-school-reflection
We are hiring! Please take a look at open positions within USD 379 and consider applying!
Nothing better than Watermelon after finishing our first MONDAY!! #bengalstrong
This Weeks What's Happening!
Did you know if you are a USD 379 bus driver...
20 hours/week gets a full single insurance policy as well as KPERS
10 hours to 40 hours a week are available for CDL drivers
CDL training is available and paid for through USD 379
Weekend and evening hours are available
Activities trips are paid from leave time to return time
Watch this video to learn more. Come join a great team and a great district!
https://youtu.be/KKo750XlOHo
USD 379 will be offering The Parent Project (for parents of kids 11 and up) and Loving Solutions (for parents of kids under age 11) starting in mid-September. Classes are free and will meet weekly over Zoom for 10 weeks. More information below!
Did you know you can look on the usd379.org website and the USD 379 app to find breakfast and lunch menus each day? This video shows you where to find them!
https://youtu.be/XwnUduaqygQ
The first day of school is here, and we want to know what makes you most excited! Whether you are a student, parent/guardian, or staff member, please let us know!
https://www.usd379.org/forms/the-first-day-of-school-is-here
Today was a big day at USD 379, as all staff took in Leader in Me training. "Year Zero" is for the adults, and "Year One" will be for the kids. It was a great day of self reflection!
Did you know that applying for the free and reduced breakfast and lunch application helps our kids receive more funding? Please apply!
Want to know about course offerings and frequently asked questions at Clay Center Community Middle School? Take a look at the CCCMS Enrollment Guide.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/969/Clay_Center_MS/2940982/24_25_CCCMS_EnrollmentGuide.pdf
School supply lists for every grade level at both Wakefield and Clay Center schools can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PdzTX96Dd1fhxpsLkSdQjM9z7kvmn21i/view