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Constantine Public Schools
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TESTING
GRADES 3-8
The Michigan Department of Education has recently announced the name
of the spring 2015 Michigan Statewide Assessment: M-Step (Michigan Student
Test of Educational Progress). All students in grades 3-8 will participate in this
assessment. The test will be staggered given to different grade levels from April
14th through May 29th. Key information regarding this test and your child's
participation is:
• All components of the test will be given on-line. It is a computer
based test.
• Grades 3-8 will be tested in ELA (reading, writing & listening
comprehension) and Mathematics. Grade 4, 5, 7, 8, will also be tested in
Science and Social Studies respectively.
• Testing will consist of a Computer Test and Performance Tasks that
follow a classroom demonstration and/or brainstorming activity. NOTE: It is
very important students be in attendance for the performance task
testing. It is very difficult to replicate a whole class discussion that test
activities will be based on in a makeup session.
• The test will be administered in the classroom on Chromebooks and/or
one of our Computer Labs.
• 5th & 8th Grades will test on April 13-27.
• 4th &7th Grades will test on April 27-May 7.
• 3rd & 6th Grades will test on May 18-27.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT STUDENTS ARE IN ATTENDANCE
THE DAYS OF TESTING.
PLEASE MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
For further information on this upcoming computer based assessment of
student achievement, please visit:
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-22709_70117---,00.html
A Practice Test for students can also be found at:
ACCESS NeSA ONLINE TOOLS TRAINING WITH GOOGLE
CHROME
Publicly accessible versions of the DRC INSIGHT test engine and
the NeSA Online Tools Training are available. Please copy the link
below into Google Chrome to access these practice opportunities.
Note that Google Chrome is the only supported browser for this
public version of the DRC INSIGHT test engine.
Newsletter Date
March 31, 2015
Volume 3, Issue 3
April
3-12 Spring Break
15 5-7 OPEN HOUSE
Volunteer Appreciation
18 7th & 8th gr Solo &
Ensemble TBA
22 Earth Day
23 Bible Release
24 Arbor Day
28 6th gr Clue Me In
29 Early Release 1pm
30 6:30 pm MS Anti-Bully
Talent Show HS LGI
May
4 District Bridge Day
14 7:30 pm MS Spring Band
Concert
15-17 Mackinaw Trip
20 7 pm MS & HS Spring
Choir Concert
25 Memorial Day—No School
29 CHS Graduation
SPORTS PHYSICALS
TBA
June
8 8th gr Promotion
TENTATIVE DATE
9 Tentative Last Day of School
1/2 Day of School
July
Constantine 4th of July Parade
August
22 9 am—1 pm
Back to School Fair
At CHS inside & out
ALL DATES SUBJECT
TO CHANGE & NOT
ALL INCLUSIVE
FOR ATHLETICS
PLEASE CHECK
SCHEDULES
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/NE/portals/ne
Technology opens the door to the world. It’s up to us to walk through it in a
meaningful and respectful way.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
We have had wonderful volunteers this year at
CMS, they have done many different things from Friday
snack cart, book fair to chaperoning at our many dances.
Without volunteers there is so much we would not be
able to do, if you have not helped but want to it is never
to late to sign up.
If you have volunteered at CMS please stop by
the office on Wednesday, April 15th 5pm -- 7pm for a
special APPRECIATION treat. Please RSVP by
Monday, April 13th if you can stop by on the 15th to see
us in the office. Thank you!
Free Clothing—Constantine
Clothing Bank
Free gently used clothing for anyone in
need, children & adults.
Call Linda at: 269-435-7570
Thank you VOLUNTEERS!
A helping hand, a willing heart, sometimes
that’s all it takes—A simple gesture on
someone’s part, but what a difference
it makes!
Constantine Middle School OPEN
HOUSE
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
5 pm—7 pm
At 6 pm stop in the newly remodeled media center for updates & any questions you may have.
Everyone is invited to stop in and visit our REMODELED middle school, we hope to see you!
“Education is the most
powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.”
Miscellaneous ...
The Middle School
is still collecting
Box Tops For
Education. The $ made goes
directly the middle school .
Donations needed:
Kleenex, pencils and
pens, donations can be
dropped off in the office.
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Constantine Community Soup
Kitchen Meal
Mondays 4:30-6pm at Constantine
United Methodist Church
From the Athletic Department
Track season is just about upon
us, if you can volunteer to help
at track meets or work in the
concession stand for FAB
contact Kim or Mike at 4358930. Your help is needed
& appreciated!
TBA Sports Physicals for 201516 School Year, physicals must
be given after April 15, 2015 for
the 2015-16 school year.
Constantine Golf Club
Coach Sellers will have
information available in May for
the Constantine Golf Club which
takes place in the summer for
4th—8th graders at
Island Hills GC.
Constantine Middle School News
Student Of the Month—Sponsored by Student Council
December
Breyton Franklin
Zach Morris
Trenton Platz
Lexie McDonald
Katelynn Martin
Austin Outlaw
Hailey Kiess
Morgan Dull
Billy Clewell
Cyrah Bright
Meagan Herlein
Amaya Curiel
January
Katelynn Kleckner
Nate Gonder
Shaniah Cosey
Sydney Rapp
Brooklyn Haney
Matthew Hutton
Madalyn Williams
Austin Loose
Katelynn Martin
Devin McCuaig
Abby Rose
Debbie Wilson
Mercades Lane-Cooper
Isaac Hackett
Jared Spencer
Tayler Bellows
Kennedy Cole
Grace Hofmeister
Joey Cole
Logan Mockerman
Jeanice Dunham
Gerica Schwartz
February
Solomon Walker
Tamarra Marietta
Wyatt Alwine
Logyn Miller
Volume 3, Issue 3
Brandon Woudstra
Soraya Schwartz
Kennedy Cole
Jaeyln McDonald
Ryan Doty
David Brown
Tyler Harrison
Jessie Evenhouse
Gage Ensign
Carter Bates
LeeAnn Hurst
Cassandra McNamara
March
Katelyn Bowen
Corey King
Austin Loose
Dakota Anthony
Isaac Hull
Shaniah Cosey
Jackie Green
Raigan Dumm
Jaelyn McDonald
Levi Peterson
Isaach Hackett
Alexis Patten
Nate Gonder
Sydney Rapp
Guy Topolski
Abby Rose
Nathan Carper
Ireny Vasquez
LeeAnn Hurst
Brendan Best
Gerica Schwartz
News from CMS Choir
MS Choir received an EXCELLENT
rating on Tuesday, March 10th at
Michigan School Vocal Music
Association (MSVMA) competition
in Battle Creek!
The Music Man Jr. was a huge
success! The cast of 3rd-12th graders
did an amazing job with three shows,
March 27, 28, and 29th. An
amazingly talented and hard
working group!
The band and choir classes are finally
in our new room and we LOVE it!
Congratulations !!
Spring Choir Concert
We are so proud of our
students at CMS!
May 20th, 7 pm
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Other Upcoming Events & Notes
April 30 at 6:30 pm in the LGI at CHS ~ Middle School Anti–Bully Talent Show
Singing, dancing, poem reading, acting, joke telling, drawing and other talents . Our 2015
Motto is “We Are All In This Together” and we need to band against bullying in CMS.
Talent Show Spirit Week: Week of April 27—Monday: Dough-not bully. Each CMS student will
receive a doughnut to stop bullying. Tuesday: Positive Praise Day. Write something positive
about someone, to be posted on their locker. Wednesday: Suicide Prevention Day. Come down
to the office and buy a yellow carnation, and put it on your locker, in remembrance of someone
who committed suicide. Thursday: Nerd day. Wear something nerdy. Everyone is a nerd in their
own way. Friday: Blue Day. Wear blue, and walk a mile in someone’s shoes. We will be taking a
picture in advisory, to show that CMS bans bullying. There will also be a “sorry box” in the
office, if you have wronged someone, write an apology note to that person, and that note will be
delivered at the end of the day on Friday.
News from the ART Department ~ Congratulations to Jackie Green in the top 18 at State
Level.
Devin McCuaig top 100 at State and Autumn Lindeman top 100 at State!
Free—Woman’s Co-op Dinner—April 14th, 6 pm at Eastside Elementary School. For more
information call 269-435-9785 http://www.womanscoop.org/
MS PE Classes Roller Skating unit will be the week of May 4th, this is a fun week for the
kids, everyone gets to learn how to roller skate!
OPEN GYM—for Volleyball: Sunday’s 1-3 pm in the HS gym for any girls interested in playing
volleyball.
RED CMS FALCON PRIDE– T-shirts are still available in the office $10, get yours before they
are all gone!
MS Junior Equestrian—Did you know there is a Equestrian Club available to kids from
Constantine? For more information check out our school website: MS/Clubs/Equestrian Team.
There is just one competition for MS kids in the spring, Sunday, May 17 in Coldwater at the fair
grounds.
Constantine Band Flower Sales—Order sheets are out and about, if you don’t know a band
student to order flowers from contact the office & we can help you place a order.
Best of luck to the 6th grade Clue Me In Team— Soraya Schwartz, Grace Hofmeister, Morgan
Dull, Billy Clewell, Emma Stoppenbach and alternate TJ McNamara. They will compete on April
28th.
6th Grade Field Trip—The team of 6th grade teachers are diligently working to plan an
awesome field trip for May. Please check the Middle School’s Facebook page and website as
information will be added periodically.
Sportsmanship Awards— Congratulations go out to the Constantine Football program & the
Constantine Boys Basketball program for winning the KVA League Sportsmanship Award.
These awards were made possible due to good sportsmanship from the players, coaches &
fans, Good Job Everyone! GOOD SPORTS ARE WINNERS!
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Constantine Middle School News
Career Day 2015
Presenters back row left to right: Jacob Hoeger, Lori Ruff, Valerie Ferguson, Zach Reichard, Mark Brown, Zack Lock,
Sarah Clark, Sarah Smith, Rebekka Hagenbuch, Chris Alwine, Jason Lathom, Dale Fisher, Wade Kreitzer, Willie
Harder, Mr. Alwine, Doug Eby.
Front row: Asst. Dr. Lee, Denise Miller, Kendra Hull, Ashley Willis, Matt Erickson, RaVonne Foster, Lori Alexander,
Mark Olson, Mrs. Fisher, Nathan Sparklin. Missing from the picture: Holly Cerny & Jackie Bowen
Companies/Professions Represented:
Malinoski & Assoc. DDS, Dental Hygienist
TR Fire Dept.—Fireman/Rescue
Fisher Welding Co.—Welder/business owner
Sturgis Hospital—RN, Dietician, Clinical IT Director, Operating Room Nurse, Dir. Of Physicians Practices
Lake Area Veterinary Group-Veterinarian/Assistant
MDOT—Transportation Planning Mgr.
Three Rivers Health—Surgical Technician
Community Mental Health—CMH Counselor/Instructor
United States Probation—US Probation Officer
Kadant Johnson Corporation—Manufacturing/Tool & Die/Human Resources
St. Joseph Co. Court House—Lawyer/Mediator
A Lasting Impression– Beautician /Business Owner
MLive– Journalist
Niblock Excavating & Asphalt—Estimator/Project Manager
CMS-Teacher/Computers/Technology/Business Owner
Midwest Electric Co.—Lineman/Human Resources
Constantine Police Department– Policewoman/Crime Scene Investigator
Alwine Race Team– Mechanic/Race Team Owner/Motorcycle Builder
Thank you to our presenters for a great morning of learning!
Volume 3, Issue 3
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What are you doing to IMPROVE your health?
260 W. 6th St. -South end of Middle School (old wrestling room at the south end of
the gym/enter by the baseball field)
NEWS FLASH—ALMOST 24/7 Fitness Center is OPEN
Memberships may be purchased at Constantine High School Athletic
Department during school hours.
CMS
260 W. 6th Street
Constantine MI 49042
Phone: 269-435-8940
Fax: 269-435-8982
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Affordable/Clean/Top of the line equipment/NO Attendant on
duty/Security Cameras/TV’s & more
www.constps.org for all information or call 435-8930 or 435-8940 for more
information, need a tour or cannot purchase your membership during the day
just call for an appointment.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Save this TENTATIVE DATE June 8, 2015
It will be the night before the LAST DAY of school
at 6:30 pm at CHS LGI room
We’re on the web:
www.constps.org
If you would like to help with this event
please call 435-8940 ext. 63942
Now Hiring—School Substitute Positions
Be a SUB… WillSub PCMI staffing services
Do you have the desire to work with children?
Do you have excellent communication skills?
Do you have the ability to lead?
Can you pass a State background check?
Would you like to earn some extra money?
Do you like creating your own schedule?
If you answered YES, Constantine Schools are looking for you!
To view opportunities and requirements visit us at:
www.pcmiservices.com
Bus Drivers Needed—contact CPS Transportation Department
Save this DATE:
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Constantine “Back to School Fair”
9am—1pm @ Constantine High
School
FREE
Music (DJ), Magic Balloon Guy,
Exercise Demos, Free Food, Car Seat
Checks, and so much more
5k Run/Walk ~ 1mile Run/Walk
(cost for run $5 adults $1 kids)
News from Chartwell: Students may report to the High
School cafeteria each day until 4 pm for Free Supper if you bring a
book to read or your homework to do. Stop in and have supper before
heading home.
BREAKFAST is also available each morning in the MS for MS
students starting at 7:30 am until 8 am.
Don’t forget you can pay on-line; call 435-8920 ext. 61909 or
email: [email protected] for your log in.
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All ages, infants to senior adults
To help or register your club or
group contact Officer Holly Cerny
Kathy Messner, Alicia Geisler
Pictures from last year are on the
CPS website as well as registration
information.