Conneaut Middle School

We want to make our families and community members aware of a concerning social media trend known as the TikTok Chromebook Challenge. This challenge encourages students to intentionally damage school-issued Chromebooks—often by trying to short them out using metal objects—under the influence of viral content. We take this matter very seriously. Not only does this behavior result in the destruction of valuable school property, but it also poses serious safety risks to students, including the potential for electric shock, burns, or other injuries. Tampering with electronic devices is never safe and should not be taken lightly. We are asking parents and guardians to talk with their children about the dangers of participating in or promoting harmful online trends. Please encourage them to think critically about the content they encounter on social media and to make choices that reflect respect for themselves, others, and our learning environment. If you become aware of any students engaging in or planning this kind of behavior, please report it to school staff or administration. Working together, we can ensure a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all students. Thank you for your continued support.

CMS Families, Please take a few moments to review and discuss this message with your student. We’ve seen a significant rise in issues stemming from students’ use of social media outside of school hours. Unfortunately, these online behaviors are having a real and lasting impact on students’ well-being and how they feel about themselves and their peers. Many of these incidents involve how students are treating each other online, including: Making fun of or mocking others Harassment—both sexual and physical in nature Threats of physical violence or fighting Name-calling and bullying Grouping together to target or exclude others We strongly encourage you to speak with your student about the appropriate, respectful, and responsible use of social media. Together, we can help create a safer and more supportive environment for everyone—both online and at school. Thank you for your continued support. Thanks, Jim Kennedy CMS Principal

CMS Families, It is hard to believe that we are over half way through the school year. The CMS staff and I would like to thank all the families for your continued support of Conneaut Middle School. The third nine weeks concludes March 19th. Please check your students grades and contact their teachers with any questions or concerns.  Jim Kennedy CMS Principal

The Conneaut Theatre Department Proudly Presents... Once Upon A Mattress $8 for Students, Seniors, & CACS Staff $10 for General Admission Children Under 5 Get in For Free! Performances are March 13th, 14th, and 15th Location: CHS Cafetorium,: Tickets Sold Both Online and At The Door Before Performances Doors Open 45min befor show, show begins at 6:30pm Thrus/Friday 2:30pm Saturday https://www.cacsk12.org/o/conneaut-schools/page/cacs-ticket-booth

CMS yearbook is now on sale, for $25 you can own a piece of history! Get yours now. https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=6D559A31-AACA-4594-A093-D492D74113E0

Get your tickets for the Conneaut Schools production of a "Wrinkle in Time"! https://www.cacsk12.org/o/conneaut-schools/page/cacs-ticket-booth

The Conneaut Band Department is seeking donations of instruments for our middle and high schools. At the moment, we currently do not possess enough instruments to provide to students in the middle school inventory, and the high school inventory is in desperate need of thorough repair and replenishment. We are seeking flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, and trombones for student use. If you or a loved one owns an instrument that is in working condition and is no longer of use, please consider donating the instrument to Conneaut Area City Schools. With your help, we can provide each student within our growing program a working instrument that they can use to help further their education and musical interests. If you have any questions, please email CMS/CHS Band Director Ms. Madisyn Mason for more information. (mmason@cacsk12.org) Thank you for your consideration!

Families, please log into final forms and complete all necessary forms. Thank you for taking the time to complete these required forms for the district. https://conneaut-oh.finalforms.com

Conneaut Schools has adopted the StopFinder App. Please be sure to check your email for an invitation to sign up to see your students transportation information . Postcards WILL NOT be sent in the mail. Please contact your students building if you have questions about their transportation assignment.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer break! CMS school supply link. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1661/CMS/4487362/24-25_Supply_List.pdf

As we start into summer, please get a jump on next year! Be sure to get our StopFinder app, you will need this in order to get your students bus information for 2024/25! Read More: https://www.cacsk12.org/page/stopfinder

Please share with any families of kindergarten aged children!

Conneaut Area City Schools is excited to announce that the district will launch a new transportation app, StopFinder, on March 13. The StopFinder app will allow parents and guardians to accurately track their children’s school bus in real-time, see specific stop information, as well as transportation alerts. It will be critical that all parent/guardian contact information is up-to-date to receive alerts from the StopFinder app. If you are unsure if the district has your updated contact or address information, please call your student's school at the numbers below. CHS: 440-593-7210 CMS: 440-593-7240 GES: 440-593-7280 LPS: 440-593-7250 https://www.cacsk12.org/page/stopfinder

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Conneaut High School will be hosting "Leap Into High School" 8th Grade Transition meetings on Thursday, February 29 from 4:00-7:00pm. Current 8th grade students and their families may sign up for 30-minute appointment times where they will have the opportunity to meet with a Conneaut High School teacher and learn about everything CHS has to offer. Topics discussed will include: course scheduling, planning for your future, activities and athletics available at CHS, and a day in the life of a CHS student. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what to expect in high school, and to make connections with a teacher who will then be a familiar face in the fall of 2024. If you are interested in attending, please sign up using the following link: https://forms.gle/Y1PYHQVyY3GWJyX98

Congratulations to 8th Grade History teacher Mrs. Andrejack. She was nominated by 8th grade student Calleigh Van- Alphen to be the October Teacher of the month at Conneaut Middle School. Thank you Mrs. Andrejack for all you do to make CMS a great building for are students! Staff will be nominated and selected based on the following criteria by the students through writing a short essay about the teacher: 1. Excellence in the Classroom or in her/his job - consistently advancing students to higher success levels of academic or social achievement or creating an environment of excellence. 2. Motivation - having the ability to motivate and encourage students to advance past their expectations both academically and socially. 3. Creativity and Imagination - demonstrating creativity and imagination in their work that inspire students to succeed/learn. 4. Kindness- consistently treating students with kindness while having high expectations in her/his room.

Rachel's Challenge Community Event. Wednesday, November 15th from 5-6. There will be school wide assemblies at both CMS and CHS prior to the community event. https://forms.gle/JX8emWqaNmNVjDap7

Red Ribbon Week at CMS: Theme: Be Kind to your Mind. Live Drug Free. DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™ Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.

Conneaut Area City Schools Presents... The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon November 9th, 10th, and 11th at 6:30 PM https://www.cacsk12.org/o/conneaut-schools/page/cacs-ticket-booth Admission begins at the Conneaut High School 45 minutes before showtime at the Jackson Street entrance only. Children 5 and under get in for free!

Spartan Athletic Schedule for the week of 9/18 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xzwz9o2eNAUN6LKGbplWr6wvSKSrTPFJ4rEnEzRAT0s/edit?usp=sharing