November's Bengal Library reader of the month is Scouten Baker! Hope you never lose your love for reading Scouten!
"Wherever I am, if I've got a book with me, I have a place I can go and be happy." ~ J.K. Rowling

6th Grade Bengal Band had composer Grace Baugher-Dunlap Zoom into class today and listen to the band perform her piece "Lullaby". In addition to providing feedback and answering questions about her piece, she also answered questions on her career as a music composer. What a neat experience!


TOMORROW!

Need plans for tonight? How about watching some Bengals show off their wrestling skills at HOME in their first matches of the season! Good Luck Bengals!

These Bengals are definitely showing their Halloween spirit! We hope everyone has a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!




Mrs. Argo’s Bengal Writing class had a homework assignment to create a Jack-O-Lantern out of anything BUT a pumpkin! There were three categories. Winner of the Creepiest - Naomi (not pictured), Most Unique - Kaley, and Funniest - Josey. Congratulations! They also wrote descriptions and creative backstories about their creations.



Good Luck today Lady Bengals! Hope your game is Spooktacular!!!

Reminder this is Next Wednesday, November 2nd.

In Ms. McClure 7th grade social studies, they were learning about South America, and one activity they did was make their own Carnaval Masks! It was super fun!

This morning our qualifying students received their Bengal PAWS cards for the 1st Quarter. We also recognized all students on the Honor Roll with a picture in individual PAWS classes! Way to go Bengals! Continue living the #bengalstrong way!!!




Come see our Bengal Girls debut their basketball skills tonight at HOME! Good Luck Bengals! #bengalstrong

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:
Cindy Roth has been teaching math at the middle school for 9 years. She has also taught 1st-3rd grades at Lincoln and Green. She and her husband live on a farm near Green. They have 2 married daughters and their first granddaughter just arrived! She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking.
Courtney Pfizenmaier is in her 5th year at CCCMS after 15 years previous 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 lots of farm cats. Courtney enjoys watching her kiddos extracurricular activities, reading, landscaping, and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Seth Schooley has been teaching at CCCMS and CCCHS for six years. Prior to that, he taught at Wakefield for eight years. He and his wife live in Clay Center. They have two sons. He coaches cross country and track and field at the high school.
Kim Davis has been teaching at CCCMS for 2 years and at CCCHS for 8 years. She is originally from South Korea and taught FACS for three years there. Then she spent 20 years teaching math and personal finance in various schools in America. She is married, has three grown children, one grandson and one granddaughter on the way. She enjoys playing piano for her church, cross stitching and learning to quilt.
Thank you Math Teachers!

Today's Bengal Way Call of the Day is Ethan Wright! Ethan is always positive and willing to help. He is kind to everyone and is a great leader. Ethan takes the initiative to be helpful without being asked. When Mrs. McDonald is looking for a student to step up and be a responsible, positive, and kind leader Ethan is one amazing choice! Continue to live the #bengalstrong way Ethan!

Join us in celebrating the principals in USD 379 during National Principal Month! #usd379

We are thankful for our dedicated transportation team at USD 379! #usd379

Today, October 20th early afternoon, the USD 379 Crisis Team & local Clay County Emergency personnel will be conducting crisis training at CCCHS. We ask for your cooperation in avoiding the area and also to know that this is a training & not an actual event.

This weeks Bengal Spotlight is the USD #379 Bus Drivers and Transportation Staff! Thank you for the dedication you show transporting our most precious cargo! You start their day off right with a welcoming smile, and get them home safely at the end of the day. Thank you all!

Shout out to our Transportation Department! #usd379

We are looking forward to seeing everyone either tonight or tomorrow for your student's Parent-Teacher-Student Conference. The kids have been working hard to summarize their school year in their Learner Profiles. Thanks in advance for your time and participation this week.

Today's Bengal Way Call of the Day is Anderson Craig! Anderson had a few minutes while waiting for someone to partner with, she went up to Mrs. Wietharn and asked if there was anything she could do to help her while she waited. What an awesome way to show leadership and empathy!

