May 15, 2016 - New Beginnings

As we step into the last two weeks of school, a lot of changes are upon the horizon for our students, staff and parents.  Each of our students will venture into the next grade level with excitement, anxious anticipation of what lies ahead, and of course a little bit of nerves.  At Calhoun Middle School we strive to make these transitions as seamless as possible.  Today (Sunday, May 15), we hosted a student/parent orientation for rising 6th graders.  With hundreds in attendance, students and parents gathered in the gym before moving to classrooms to hear about the various programs that they will dive into in the fall.  You can see pictures of the event below for your viewing pleasure.  If these students and parents are an indication of what is in store for CMS, then we have a lot to be excited about!  Go Jackets!

Staff Spotlight 

• 6th Grade Teachers:  It would be impossible to not highlight these outstanding teachers this week!  Let me recap on what they have done in the past seven days: 
• They took 4 charter buses full of students to Orlando on what was described as "one of the most fun and engaging learning experiences of a lifetime" by one student.  After a whirlwind 3-day trip, they returned to CMS at 3:15am and EVERY teacher was present the next day to teach their classes!  Those teachers that did not go to Orlando, took several more charter buses to Six Flags on Friday on what was a long, yet fun-filled day.  To top it all off... they all attended our rising 6th grade orientation on Sunday afternoon to round out one of the busiest weeks of the school year!  We love our 6th grade teachers and their dedication!
• A special shoutout also goes to those teachers from grades 7 & 8 who led students to Washington DC on another whirlwind adventure which was followed heavily on social media.  The students obviously had an amazing trip and the chaperones, although exhausted, had the time of their lives!  Thanks to all who made these trips happen!

Student Spotlight

• Student Field Trippers: Each of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who attended field trips were on excellent behavior and represented Calhoun Middle School well!  No major behavior incidents were reported and all arrived home safely.  I could not be prouder of the way they conducted themselves under the guidance of their outstanding chaperones!  Way to represent Calhoun!