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Inside this issue:
Principal’s Letter —1
Encore—2
Summer Reading—2
Class of the Month—3
Student of the Month—3
News and Notes—3
Events Calendar—4
Readers Awards—4
Egg Drop — 4
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President
Kim Keillor
Vice President
Carrie Couch
Secretary
Shannon Nelson
Treasurer
Jamie Hazard
Historian
Kala Groves
Executive Board Members
Rex Crosnoe
Sandra Rhinehart
Toni Pearson
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Dear Parents and Students,
As you walk through the halls of CMS as summer break approaches there is a little
bit of a different feel in the air. There is, of course, great excitement as the days tick away
towards break, as well as a tinge of sadness that lingers. In two and a half days we will say
goodbye to our 6th graders who have called CMS their home for the past two years, and
we will say see you soon to our 5th graders as they prepare to return to CMS as the
“upperclassmen” in the fall. In the excitement of the end of the year activities, lots of
goodbyes are muttered but often times the many thanks, although not on purpose, are often
forgotten.
I want to say thanks to what I truly believe is the greatest faculty and staff in the
world. The faculty and staff here at CMS are the most nurturing, caring, and professional
group of educators I have had the honor and privilege of working beside. The dedication
to excellence in education, the emotional support of the students, and the high level of
expectations not only for the students but for themselves is second to none. Thank you for
your tireless dedication to our students as well as to making CMS a truly top notch
educational institution.
On behalf of the CMS faculty and staff, I would like to thank the 600 students that
have made this year not only wonderful but also never boring! The staff and students have
laughed together, cried together, supported one another, and even at times disagreed with
each other. But in the end, we are all “CMS Proud”. I want to remind our students that
they are “Somebody”. They were “Somebody” when they came and they will be a better
“Somebody” when they leave us. Remember that you are powerful and you are strong,
and we are proud to call you CMS Tigers.
I would like to thank the parents, PTO, and numerous volunteers that have
supported and encouraged not only the students but the faculty and staff throughout the
school year. Without all of you, educating our students would be not only a lonely but an
almost impossible task.
As this school year comes to a close, my mind is already focusing on the next year
and the excitement that a new beginning brings. It is my hope that our CMS family, both
staff, and students, have a wonderful, relaxing summer.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Rhinehart
Assistant Principal
May 2016 Volume 14, Issue 9
A newsletter for the parents,
students, faculty and staff of
Cape Central Middle School
The mission of Cape Public Schools is to educate EVERY student to be a successful, responsible citizen.
Our vision: Every student...every day!
Page 2 The CMS Communicator
Computers During the weeks of MAP testing, 5th
and 6th grade students enjoyed some fun
activities in computer class. The 5th graders
practiced writing business letters to companies
about their products or wrote to their favorite
sports teams. We have had a lot of replies from
companies around the United States! It was
really awesome to see their excitement when
they received a letter back. Some students even
received special treats with their letters such as gift cards,
coupons, posters, playing cards, and even a doughnut! 5th
and 6th grade classes also got to receive
extra recess for following expectations and
a fun game of "Computer Lab Bingo."
I am so proud of our students for
improving their typing and computer skills
this semester. I have really enjoyed my first
year of teaching and I look forward to
another great school year after summer
break! Have a fun, safe, and amazing
summer, CMS students and staff!
- Ms. Faulstich
Summer Reading
It is important for students to continue to read over the summer. Students that do not read over the summer
could regress in their skills by two months of reading achievement. Here are some summer reading tips:
1. Read every day. Set aside time each day for your student to read, and set a good example by reading during
that time as well.
2. Read out loud. Try letting your student read to you.
3. Location, location, location. Keep things interesting by choosing different places for your daily reading
time—the backyard, front yard, at a park, on the beach, at the library, etc.
4. Start a book club. Read the same book your student is reading, and talk with him or her about it to help
develop comprehension and analytical skills.
5. All choices are good choices. Encourage the reading habit by letting your child choose his or her own read-
ing material, even if it is something that may not be your first choice!
6. Listen up. Give audio books a try! The whole family can listen together at home or in the car, or your stu-
dent can listen solo with headphones.
7. The library is your friend. Take your student to the library regularly, and while you are there collect infor-
mation about any summer reading clubs, activities, or events they offer.
8. Try a variety. In addition to books, encourage your student to read magazines and newspapers.
9. Read everywhere! No matter where you take your student, read aloud traffic
signs, billboards, and anything else you see. If you are going on a longer trip,
teach your student how to read a map and let him or her help navigate by read-
ing you directions.
10. Record it. Encourage your student to collect souvenirs (postcards, photos,
ticket stubs, etc.) throughout the summer and create a scrapbook, writing cap-
Music It has been a great first year for me as the
music teacher at CMS. I have enjoyed teaching our
amazing students and working alongside such an
awesome faculty and staff. I so appreciate all of the
encouragement and support I have received from
students, fellow teachers, staff, administrators, and
parents. Thank you! I am excited about what our next
school year will bring. See you in August.
- Mr. Belcher
Volume 14, Issue 9 Page 3
Encore Class of the Month Art
Ms. Dennis and Mrs. Bentlage
Music Ms. Wigfall and Mrs. Valleroy
Computers
Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Bentlage
PE Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Poteete
Dress Code Mrs. Radake and Ms. Wagner
Student of the Month 5th Grade
Daniya Simpson - Mrs. Branch
Rashard Townsend - Mr. Brown
Monty Williams— Ms. Dennis
Mira Themm—Mrs. Garner
Addison Seabaugh—Mrs. Hecht
Ryan Seabaugh—Mrs. Hunter
Destani Tate—Mrs. McAlister
Amaris Chicora— Mr. Musial
Chris Price—Mrs. Nugent
Alayiah Bays—Mrs. Radake
LaKymbria Hall—Ms. Riley
Kylie Sissom—Mrs. Schroeder
Sadie Estes—Ms. Wigfall
Lily Huffman—Ms. Wischmann
Student of the Month
6th Grade
Tamiya Jones—Mrs. Bentlage
Tracy Antilll—Mr. Bradshaw
Alexis Childers—Mrs. Brown
Shaine Berry—Mrs. Drury
Allie Tillotson—Mrs. Dugan
Stella Wright—Mrs. Newman
Bre Harris—Mrs. Parker
Bronson Retherford—Mrs. Poteete
Camille Malo—Mrs. Sostillio
Leah Greenhill—Mrs. Stevens 1
Ty’Maya Thornton-Mrs. Stevens2
Camden Bucher—Mrs. Valleroy
Courttney Lewis—Ms. Wagner
Guest Speaker
Mr. Taylor Crowe spoke to Mrs. Hecht, Mrs.
Radake, & Ms Garner's classes about what it's like liv-
ing with autism and lead them through how to sketch
several cartoon characters. Mr. Crowe is an adult with
autism that attended Cape Schools. His father started
the Taylor Institute.
Field Trips
A huge shout
out to everyone that
made it possible to
attend the Marion Min-
ers baseball game, the
Saint Louis Zoo, CTC,
and the SEMO Rec
Center. Despite the rain, everyone had a wonderful time cel-
ebrating their hard work this year.
CMS Events Calendar
May 17 Awards Assembly—8:30am
17 MAP Reward Ice Cream
18 Last Day of School—12:15pm Dismissal (No Lunch)
25 First Day of Summer School
August 11 First Day of School
Mark Twain and Truman Awards Congratulations to all of the students who met the requirements to vote for the Mark Twain and Truman Award
nominees. After tallying the votes from students across the state of Missouri, the Missouri Association of School Librari-
ans has announced the 2015-2016 winners.
Truman Award (Grades 6-8)
1st Place: Prisoner B-3087
2nd Place: The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die
3rd Place: The Testing
These sixth grade students participated in the Reader’s
Award Program:
Allie Tillotson*
Penelope Edwards*
Dymon Taylor*
Torianna Dibert*
Jaylee Spain*
Lindsey Cleek*
Kiara Parker
Mykesiah Maxwell
Tramia Lockridge
Alex Fair
Glennette Mansfield
Krislynn McGee
Ella Rhodes
Logan Mizicko
Jewlian Poole
Sydne Newman
Hayle Petry
Aden Huering
Britain Sides
Paris Schaper
Anthony Lanzotti
Fiona Wilkins
Mashayla Bays
Ethan Tingle
Kei'Asia Long
Tambria Wilson
Miles Bills
Taryn Coon
Kiana Newkirk
Carly Edmonds
Madison Thomas
Chandler Naeter
Annkelly Ndangam
Alayna Webb
Cody Manhart
Mariel Bisher
Jalee Brumbaugh
Delaney Boyer
Elias Theall
Ethan Groves
Martasia Carter
Liam Gorman
Bryce Blair
Jahyrion Hempstead
Jakari Beal
Emily Ford
Rileigh Stevens
Ethan McMillan
Quincy Anderson
Makailey Shockley
Jason Vaught
Aubrey Benthal
Meah Henderson
Tiannah Baker
Courtney Lewis
Tenaya Hulbert
Stella Wright
Jazmine Spiller
Kenzie Ramdial
Carlonda Wilson
Shaiazia Jones
*Read all 12 Nominees
Mark Twain Award (Grades 4-6)
1st Place: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
2nd Place: Counting by 7s
3rd Place: Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
These fifth grade students participated in the Reader’s
Award Program:
Titus Stokely
Allanah Long
Karly Kirleis
Michael Dinh
Sydney Britt
Eann Gardner
Jada Norris
Lindsey Caldwell
La'Niaa Brown
Caitlyn Dilley
Kara Torbet
Allison Majors
Lakenzie Tipler
Jaylee Beard
Riley Johnson
Hikmat Roumany
Tad Couch
Hafsa Manzoor
Maddix Sneed
Trinity Slinkard
Egg Drop
Fifth grade science classes designed their contraption
to