Mrs. Koster spends time each week with a spelling list. This isn't just a "memorize, test, forget" type of learning. They are making connections with prefixes, suffixes, and Greek/Latin roots that will help them with other words down the road. Today they partnered up and practiced the list together.
Mr. Lane has a unique way of maximizing learning in his 8th grade social studies class. After reading the assignment in their textbooks, students then watch a video prepared beforehand by Mr. Lane that talks more in-depth about the lesson. This way he can be teaching his students and helping them at the same time! Students also learn through creation, including these projects on Zebulon Pike's life and legacy.
It was Nitro Ball day in Ms. Roe's P.E. classes! This is a game similar to volleyball but with a lower net and fewer players on each side.
6th grade Science students in Mr. Walsh's classes were processing malachite ore into copper using sulfuric acid and iron powder. They are studying how the extraction and processing of ores, necessary for modern life, can result in short- and long-term consequences for the environment if not mined, processed and recycled properly.
Mrs. Griffiths celebrated Halloween with her 6th grade math classes with some candy and a "Ghosts in the Graveyard" story problem hunt around the room.
Today we have two Champions to share! Our "Like a Champion" Call of the day is Reece Richter and Keaton Bowser! When students were coming in from PAWS time outside this morning Reece and Keaton ran out to pick up all the basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, and frisbees left outside by their peers. Thanks for being Proactive Bengals! Great Job!!
Students in Mrs. Argo’s 8th grade Art class had a fun week participating in “Halloween Wars” (similar to the Food Network version). Teams had five days to design and create a diorama based on one of three themes. They had to write a backstory that included 3 characters and include a gourd and a recycled item. Winners of the overall contest won a pizza lunch party. Pictured are: Overall winners, Best Diorama, and Best Story.
Students in Mrs. Argo’s 6th grade Bengal Writing class at CCCMS were given a homework assignment with family involvement encouraged. They were to create a Jack-O-Lantern out of anything but a pumpkin! In class, students wrote descriptions and backstories about their creations and presented them to the class. There were three categories: Creepiest, Most Original, and Funniest. Pictured are the winners and their Jack-O-Lanterns.
October is National Principals Month. Today we celebrate Mr. Hoffman, who has been the principal at CCCMS for the past 18 years!
National First Responders Day! Thank you all you are truly the definition of "Like a Champion"
Congratulations to our Pillar of Leadership Employee of the Week Jeremy Lund! Thanks for all you do for CCCMS Jeremy! "Like a Champion"
Our Bengal Spotlight Featured PAWS class this week is Mrs. Brownell's Class! Mrs. Brownell's class likes to refer to themselves as "Brownell's Baddies." They are involved in all kinds of shenanigans around the school in the mornings. They like to prank other PAWS, stack our chairs, and kick Mrs. Brownell out of the room.
Over the lunch hour today, YlinK members hosted a Lunch and Learn presentation on vaping prevention. Anyone could attend, and Mr. Brummet gave away prizes to the attendees.
Picture retakes are tomorrow...
Parents and Students, Fundraising items can be picked up today from 3:30-6 pm at CCCMS. Money is due Monday, October 28th.
Today our "Like a Champion" Call of the Day is Karaline Hammond! What she did will bring a smile to your face for sure! While on their way back from biking, a classmate needed her inhaler, but she did not have it with them. The classmate and Miss Roe were walking their bikes back to the school and without being prompted or asked, Karaline rode back to the school, grabbed the inhaler, and rode back to meet them. She put her classmate's needs before her own. Way to go above and beyond Karaline!! The 7 Habits shine bright through you!
Good Luck to all our Bengal Cross Country runners today at NCKL! "Like a Champion"
Reminder No School tomorrow Thursday, October 17th, or Friday, October 18th due to parent-teacher conferences. Hopefully, everyone has been contacted by your student's PAWS teacher, and you have a conference time that works best for your schedule. During conferences, we will be passing out 1st Quarter grade cards, and information for parents/guardians on how to access Schoology. You will have the opportunity to meet with all of your student's teachers during this time. The appointment times will hopefully help you get in/out, and avoid any long lines, or waiting time.
This week's featured Department at CCCMS is our Math Teaching Staff. We appreciate the efforts of our Math Department and are very fortunate to have such a great team! Below is a little bit more about each teacher:
Megan Griffiths is in her second year of teaching 6th-grade Math. She also coaches volleyball and track at the Middle School. She is married to Cane Griffiths, and they have five children who attend USD 379. When she is not at school, you will find her at her kids' various activities.
Courtney Pfizenmaier is in her seventh year at CCCMS after 15 years of experience as an elementary teacher, elementary administrator, and STEM Coach in Geary County USD 475. She lives on a farm in southwest Clay County with her husband, four kids, cows, two dogs, and many farm cats. Courtney enjoys watching her kiddos' extracurricular activities, reading, landscaping, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Jay Sleichter teaches 8th grade Math. He and his wife Linda have 4 girls and 1 boy. In his free time, he is very active in helping his kids with 4H.
Thank you Math Teachers!
