June 4, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group B is on Bus Duty  (Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder, and Thompson)

·         Lunch Menu: Ham and Cheese, Carrots and Celery, Chex Mix

·         7^th period Band students need to report to the band room at 8:30.

·         The 7^th and 8^th Grade Choir members need to report to the auditorium at 8:30.

·         Tomorrow morning at 8:00 will be the 8^th grade awards. 7^th grade awards will follow at 9:00.

·         The Sports Banquet will be at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.

·         On June 6^th the CRHS Choir will be performing.

·         Monday, June 9^th the 8^th grade “Get a Life Activity” will be in the gym.

·         There will be inflatables in the evening on the 9^th.

·         Last Day for students will be on the 10^th. Reports Card will not be released until 2pm.

Quote of the Day

“If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”

Jim Rohn

May 29, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group A is on Bus Duty  (Bias, Gleason, Belford, McKnight, C. Hensley, T. Vance, A. Kirk, Williams)

·         Lunch Menu: Spaghetti, Spinach Salad, Applesauce, Roll

·         8^th Grade Night will be tonight at CRHS beginning at 6pm.

·         The 3^rd Nine Weeks Winning Team Altrusimo will be traveling to ALPHA Running Right Mining Academy on Friday, May 20^th. Students you cannot wear flip flops, sandals, or slip on shoes to ALPHA due to safety reasons. You will not be allowed on the bus if you are wearing the wrong kind of shoes.

·         The Prayer Club will be going to Camden Park today.

• The 8^th Grade Students need to turn their PEP’s in to Mrs. Porter ASAP.
• Relay for Life members need to turn in their T-shirt orders and forms to Mrs. Adkins today.
• The National Junior Honor Society will be having a hat day on Friday. This will be to celebrate the end of the year by calling it a wrap and wearing a hat. The cost is $1.00.

Quote of the Day

“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”

Mark Caine

May 27, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group A is on Bus Duty  (Bias, Gleason, Belford, McKnight, C. Hensley, T. Vance, A. Kirk, Williams)

·         Lunch Menu: Oven Baked Chicken, Potato Wedges, California Blend Veggies, Roll, Fresh Fruit Cup

·         The Book Fair will be open 1^st and 2^nd period today only if you have money.

·         The 5^th Grade Theatrical Performance will begin at 8am.

·         The 6^th  Grade Theatrical Performance will begin at 9am.

·         7^th and 8^th locker clean outs will begin after announcements.

·         The ROTC program from CRHS will be meeting with the 8^th grade at 1:00 today.

·         The 2^nd Nine Weeks winning team Amistad will be traveling to the Air National Guard in Charleston on Wednesday.

·         8^th Grade Night will be  Thursday at CRHS beginning at 6pm.

·         The 3^rd Nine Weeks Winning Team Altrusimo will be traveling to ALPHA Running Right Mining Academy.

• The 8^th Grade Students need to turn their PEP’s in to Mrs. Porter ASAP.
• Relay members if you are ordering a shirt please get the money and order form to Mrs. Adkins by tomorrow. If you need a form please see Mrs. Adkins today.
• The Prayer Club members need to bring in their items for the Camden Park trip Thursday.

Quote of the Day

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

Confucius

May 22, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group D is on Bus Duty  (Stollings, Pritchard, Eldridge, Dugan, Hanshaw, Egnor, and D. Vance)

·         Lunch Menu: Nachos with Ground Beef, Salsa, Refried Beans, Corn, Frozen Fruit Bar

• The 8^th Grade Students need to turn their PEP’s in to Mrs. Porter ASAP.
• Students if you have money out for Relay for Life please turn it in to Mrs. Adkins ASAP.
• Mrs. Williams needs to see Taylor P, Cade E, Tanner M, Terry C, Austin B, and Emily T.
• Mrs. Williams also needs to see the track team members during Tiger Time.
• The WV State Police Bullying Lecture will be held in the auditorium today.
• Book Fair will be open 1^st, 2^nd, 5^th, and 7^th. We now have Mine Craft Books available.
• Please be advised that the we will not have a nurse today.

Quote of the Day

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

 

May 16, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group C is on Bus Duty  (Adkins, Jarrells, Newsome, Kuhn, Queen, Carter, and Gore)

·         Lunch Menu: Pepperoni Rolls, Salad w/Dressing, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges

• The 8^th Grade Students need to turn their PEP’s in to Mrs. Porter ASAP.
• Saturday May 17^th will be our Spring Dance from 6 til 9. The dance is for CMS students only. Formal dress is not required. The cost of the dance is $7.00 per student.
• Pictures will be taken at the dance. Packages range from 5 to 20 dollars.
• Students Book Fair will begin on Monday. It is Buy One Get One Free.
• Congratulations to the top three sellers in the CMS Band’s recent fundraiser. They are:  3^rd place – Caroline J   2^nd place- Allison W and 1^st Place Cheyanne R.  Please see Mr. Dugan sometime today to claim your monetary prize.

Quote of the Day

“Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”

George Herbert

 

May 12, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group C is on Bus Duty  (Adkins, Jarrells, Newsome, Kuhn, Queen, Carter, and Gore)

·         Lunch Menu: Steak and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Mandarin Oranges.

• The 8^th Grade Students need to turn their PEP’s in to Mrs. Porter ASAP.
• CMS Tiger Softball hosts the Conference Tournament
• CMS Tiger Baseball will travel to Man to participate in the Conference Tournament.
• Awareness Movie 7^th and 8^th Periods “Place at the Table”. Review notes will be placed in your mailbox. Students will still change classes as normal. We will stop the video and then continue to show it during 8^th period.

Word of the Day

Wary- marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

Quote of the Day

“I really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life.”

Dean Koontz

 

May 6, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group B is on Bus Duty  (Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder and Thompson)

·         Lunch Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns, Biscuit/Gravy, Hot Apples

• Ms. Maynard’s and Mrs. Trent’s morning classes are to report to the auditorium.
• Any elective teacher that does not have students due to testing needs to report to the auditorium.
• The 7^th and 8^th grade student council will be meeting today.
• Mr. Barker is selling tickets for the WV Lightning Semi-Pro football game, May 10^th, at Tiger Stadium in Chapmanville. Game time is 7:00 PM and tickets cost $8 for Adults and $6 for Students. There will be all day football events with a weight lifting competition at 10:00 AM, Punt, Pass, and Kick competition at Noon, and more!
• A shout out to wish Skylar  a Happy Birthday from Taylor and Myka.
• All Honor Society forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Williams by tomorrow.

Word of the Day

Transient- lasting a very short time.

 

May 5, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group B is on Bus Duty  (Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder and Thompson)

·         Lunch Menu: Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend Veggies, Roll, Applesauce

• Ms. Maynard’s and Mrs. Trent’s morning classes are to report to the auditorium.
• Any elective teacher that does not have students due to testing needs to report to the auditorium.
• CMS Tiger Golf will be hosting Pikeville, Logan, and Oceana

Quote of the Day

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”

Tony Robbins

Word of the Day

Tenacious- stubbornly unyielding.

 

April 23, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group D is on Bus Duty  (Stollings, Pritchard, Eldridge, Dugan, Hanshaw, Egnor and D. Vance)
• Lunch Menu:  Steak Hoagie, Potato Wedges, Celery and Carrot Sticks, Fresh Fruit Cup.
• The following students won this month’s Student of the Month, they were chosen because they are some of the most athletic students in our building: Sierra C, Charles D, Elizabeth R, Kaleigh D, Trey P, Shea P, Brennan W, Adam V and Beth B.
• We want to remind everyone that we are focusing on keeping our school clean. Teachers will be giving out tickets to those students that are going the extra mile to clean up.
• Band Members don’t forget to turn your Uncle Jerry’s Tee’s orders into Mr. Dugan today. Remember the top 3 sellers get cash prizes.
• The CMS JV Tiger Baseball will be traveling to Logan this evening.

Word of the Day

Substantiate- to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts.

“We would like to wish everyone a Great Day! It is a beautiful day for an education!”

April 10, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group C is on Bus Duty (Adkins, Jarrells, Newsome, Kuhn, Queen, Carter, and Gore )

• Lunch Menu: Chicken Fajitas, Corn

·         Book Fair schedule needs to be followed for Tiger Time.

·         The RSP Winner Announcements for the 3^rd nine weeks will be on Friday morning April 11^th at 7:35.

·         Band students can pick up their fund raising items during each grade levels Tiger Time.

·         We would like to congratulate Sidney and Holly for placing third in the CEDAR coal fair.

·         6^th Grade Vaccinations will be given on April 22^nd at 1:00.

·         Mr. Dugan wants to give a shout-out to the band members that went to CRHS for the regional ratings yesterday. You represented CMS very well and all 3 judges were impressed. Way to Go!!

Quote of the Day

“Just know, when you truly want success, you’ll never give up on it. No matter how bad the situation may get.” - Unknown

Word of the Day

Scrutinize- examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification.

 

April 8, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.

·         Group C is on Bus Duty (Adkins, Jarrells, Newsome, Kuhn, Queen, Carter, and Gore )

• Lunch Menu: Chicken and Noodles, Broccoli, Pears, Cornbread

·         Book Fair schedule needs to be followed for Tiger Time.

·         Band practice will be today after school.

·         The RSP Winner Announcements for the 3^rd nine weeks will be on Friday morning April 11^th at 7:35.

·         Hoops for Heart will be during each Grade Levels Tiger Time.

·         CMS Baseball will be playing at home this evening. The Softball Team will be traveling to George Washington to take on the Blue Devils.

Quote of the Day

“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”

Thomas Jefferson

Word of the Day

Reverence- a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

March 24, 2013

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group A is on Bus Duty ( Bias, Gleason, Belford, Mcknight, T. Vance, A. Kirk, and Williams)
• Lunch Menu: Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, California Blend Vegetables, Roll
• The 8^th grade vocational trip will be Friday, April 4, 2014
• 1^st and 2^nd Period ELA teachers only will be meeting with Lynn Davis in the Conference Room.
• CMS Tiger Baseball will be hosting Logan at 5:00 this evening.
• Teachers the library has old books available for your classrooms that have been removed from the system. They have fiction and nonfiction available please feel free to pick them up.

Quote of the Day

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” –Babe Ruth

Word of the Day

Prosaic- lacking wit or imagination

March 20, 2104

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group D is on Bus Duty (Stollings, Pritchard, Eldridge, Dugan, Hanshaw, Egnor, and D. Vance)
• Lunch Menu: Teriyaki Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Kale, Breadsticks, Fresh Fruit Cup
• Mrs. Farley would like to give a shout out to the students who rode the 6^th grade bus to the tournaments for having good behavior on the bus and at the civic center. You made her proud.
• No Band Practice Today
• Students who went to the game on their own need to turn their ticket into Mrs. Taylor with their first and last name along with their lunch number to be excused.

Quote of the Day

“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” –Thomas Jefferson

Word of the Day

Pretentious- making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction.

March 18, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group D is on Bus Duty (Stollings, Pritchard, Eldridge, Dugan, Hanshaw, Egnor, and D. Vance)
• Lunch Menu: Cheeseburger, Doritos, Baked Beans, Fruit
• 3^rd, 7^th, and 8^th  Period PLC Meetings ( Math PLC will continue reviewing the Strebe Methods)
• There will be band practice after school today.

Quote of the Day

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

Thomas A. Edison

Word of the Day

Precocious- characterized my or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity(especially in mental aptitude).

 

March 12, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group C is on Bus Duty (Adkins, Jarrells, Belford, Kuhn, Queen, Carter, and Gore)
• Lunch Menu: Corn Dog, Sweet Potato Fries, California Blend Vegetables, Apple Wedges.

·         CRHS will be selling tickets for Thursday night’s game here at CMS during the second breakfasts on Thursday morning.

Quote of the Day

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence. “Helen Keller

Word of the Day

Perfidious- tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans.

March 6, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group B is on Bus Duty (Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder, and Thompson
• Lunch Menu: Chicken Fajitias, Corn, Salsa, Fresh Grapes
• Progress Reports will be moved to the 11^th.
• The end of the 3^rd nine weeks will be moved to the 21^st. The 4^th nine weeks will begin on the 24^th.
• Report Cards will go out on the 28^th.
• Please be reminded we will be testing in the Computer Labs upstairs. Students it is important that you are quiet when you are near the testing rooms.  It doesn’t matter if you are in the hallway or in your classrooms you need to keep the noise level at a minimum.
• There will be Band Practice today after school until 4pm.
• There will be track practice today from 3-4. Please meet in Mrs. Williams’ Room.
• The seventh grade students scheduled to test this afternoon will eat lunch at 11:24. The rosters are posted in the hallway. Students please check for your updated testing day and time.

                                                                                      

Quote of the Day

“The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”

Michel Legrand

Word of the Day

Opulent – rich and superior in quality

 

February 21, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  D is on Bus Duty( Stollings, Pritchard, Eldridge, Dugan, Hanshaw, Egnor, and D. Vance)
• Lunch Menu: Beef A Roni, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cup, Roll
• 6^th Grade Immunizations Permission Slips must be turned in to Ms. Colley today.

Quote of the Day

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”

Henry Van Dyke

Word of the Day

Jubilation- a feeling of extreme joy.

 

February 20, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  D is on Bus Duty( Stollings, Pritchard, Eldridge, Dugan, Hanshaw, Egnor, and D. Vance)
• Lunch Menu: Steak and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll
• 6^th Grade Immunizations Permission Slips must be turned in to Ms. Colley before Friday.
• There will be band practice today after school until 4:00.

Quote of the Day

“Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when I know there are footprints on the moon.”

Paul Brandt

Word of the Day

Intuitive- spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency.

February 19, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  D is on Bus Duty( Stollings, Pritchard, Eldridge, Dugan, Hanshaw, Egnor, and D. Vance)
• Lunch Menu:  Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Apple Wedges
• 6^th Grade Immunizations Permission Slips must be turned in to Ms. Colley before Friday.
• There will be a hat day tomorrow to help our cook Connie Damron. The cost is $1.00. Our goal is to see a hat on every head. (Sponsored by the student council)

Quote of the Day

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

Word of the Day

Intrepid-invulnerable to fear or intimidation.

 

February 12, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  C is on Bus Duty( Adkins, Jarrells, Newsome, Kuhn, Queen, Carter, and Gore)
• Lunch Menu: Pizza Stuffed Crust, Tossed Salad, Pineapples, Sugar Cookies
• Please be advised that CMS does not accept Valentine’s Day Flowers and gifts.
• Teachers please leave your doors open to allow for the IPI Collectors to go in and out of your rooms.

Quote of the Day

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

Benjamin Franklin

Word of the Day

Inconsequential- Lacking worth or importance.

 

February 6, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  B is on Bus Duty( Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder, Thompson)
• Lunch Menu: Teriyaki Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Kale, Breadsticks.
• We began with 3^rd period and will be on the regular schedule for the rest of the day.
• RSP awards assembly will be on Friday during 8^th period.
• The Valentine Dance will be this Friday, February 7^th from 6-8 p.m.
• The CMS Basketball Teams will be hosting the Duval Yellow Jackets this evening. Tonight is 8^th grade night.
• There will be no Band practice after school today due to the weather. Student ride the bus home.
• Mrs. Williams would like to meet with all 6^th, 7^th , and 8^th grade students who are interested in running track during their Tiger Time today.

Quote of the Day

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. “

Dr. Suess

Word of the Day

Inconsequential-  lacking worth or importance.

 

February 5, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  B is on Bus Duty( Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder, Thompson)
• Lunch Menu: Ham and Cheese Sandwich,  Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Carrots.
• RSP awards assembly will be on Friday during 8^th period.
• The Valentine Dance will be this Friday, February 7^th from 6-8 p.m.

Quote of the Day

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

Word of the Day

Impute –attribute or credit to.

 

February 4, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  B is on Bus Duty( Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder, Thompson)
• Lunch Menu: Spaghetti, Spinach Salad, Applesauce, Roll
• Report Cards  and Informational Flyers go home during 8^th period today.
• RSP awards assembly will be on Friday during 8^th period.
• The CMS Basketball Teams will be hosting Harts this evening. Games begin at 6:00.
• The Valentine Dance will be this Friday, February 7^th from 6-8 p.m.
• SALT Meeting will be at 3 p.m. in room 217.
• 3^rd, 7^th, and 8^th Period PLC Meetings will meet today in the conference room with Mr. Browning.
• There will be no student council today.

Quote of the Day

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of a lifelong attempt to acquire it.”

Albert Einstein

Word of the Day

Impetuous – characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.

 

February 3, 2014

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• Please pause for a moment of silence, prayer or meditation.
• Group  B is on Bus Duty( Roeher, Farley, Kidd, Farris, Hensley, Tinder, Thompson)
• Lunch Menu: Vegetable Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Veggies w/Dip
• Report cards go out Tuesday February 4^th
• RSP awards assembly will be on Friday, February 7^th.
• Students Band practice will be on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 – 4:00.
• Congratulations to the CMS Cheerleaders for winning first place over the weekend at the Nitro Cheer Invitational.

Quote of the Day

Word of the Day

Hypothesis- a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.