Chimacum Middle School

Whenever you are ready or whenever the sales start click on the School Supply Lists link under the Parent Information section on the right side of this website.

Click on this post’s title to download an information flier to give 10% back to our schools when you shop at Safeway and other stores from August 11 to September 14!

2010 10% BTS Flier For Families

Click the title of this post to read it all and to download a copy of the Cispus packet: 10-11 Cispus Packet

The packet includes the information sheet, a packing list, the permission slip and health form (both need to be filled out and signed by a parent), and the authorization for medication form. If your child needs to take any medication at camp, even over the counter, the authorization form must be filled out by a doctor and faxed to the middle school office by Thursday, Sept 9!

(Click on the title of this post to read it all.)

We are almost ready for our week-long field trip to gorgeous Lake Crescent for the 8th grade Olympic Odyssey! In case your child has lost or misplaced some of the most recent paperwork here is a link to a copy of the packing list: odyssey2010_packing_list

And here is a link to the Final Reminder letter that was also sent home: odyssey2010finalremindletter

Please call the office if you have any questions, 732-4219.

Thank you!

The 8th grade team

Thank you to our students who worked so hard to get their portfolios ready for conferences! The advisors would like to get your feedback from student led conferences, so we are asking you to take a survey as well. You can click on the link “Student Survey of Student Led Conferences” on the right under Student Information. You can also click on the link School Information in this post to get to a link to the survey. Thank you for your time.

Student Survey of Student Led Conferences

Thank you for coming to Parent Led Conferences. We would like to get some feedback from you in our parent survey. You can take the survey online by clicking on the last link titled Student Led Conference Survey under the Parent Information list on the right-hand side of your screen. Thank you!

Parent Evaluation of Student Led Conferences

Dear Parents and Guardians,
As part of our Eagle Night, we are offering you the chance to give us feedback about Chimacum Middle School through a survey. We invite you to take the survey during Eagle Night in our computer lab right next to the gym in Room 405. The survey will also be available from the website through the rest of January. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete our survey.

Click here to take the survey.

>гардеробиOctober 7, 2009
Dear Parents and Students:
Today a student at our school had a medical emergency related to “The Choking Game”. Although the specifics of what happened are still under investigation, this behavior did result in the student losing consciousness and hitting his head. Emergency responders were called to the scene and we set the school in a “Secure-in-Place” emergency status.

The young man was evaluated and appears to be healthy. At this time, we expect him to make a full recovery. We have high praise for our East Jefferson Fire & Rescue with their quick response and support.

A “Secure-in-Place” is called when we need to buy time. This particular incident happened very near the end of 3rd period. When I determined we needed to call 9-1-1, I called the “Secure-in-Place” so that all kids would stay in 3rd period as opposed to moving into the halls or on to Eagle Time. There was no threat to any student or the school, we just needed time and privacy for the student with the emergency. All students remained with their 3rd period teachers until 11:00, at which time students were dismissed on time for lunch. By that time, we had determined the injured student was safe and healthy.
I visited all classrooms after lunch to talk about the dangers of the choking game. When I asked the kids if they have heard of it, well over half the students raised their hands. This dangerous game involves cutting off blood flow and/or oxygen to the brain by intentionally choking (with hands, arms, or other devices) in order to make the kids “pass out”. When the blood and oxygen starts flowing again, kids come-to and experience a head rush of lightheadedness. This “high” is often the purpose of the game.
Please talk with your students about the dangers of such behavior. There are many online resources available to support you, or you are welcome to call any administrator or counselor for support. This was a frightening, potentially life-threatening situation that gives us a perfect opportunity to learn from others’ mistakes.
Sincerely,

Whitney E. Meissner, Ed.D.
Principal

Dear Chimacum Middle School Families,
The Chimacum School District is taking precautions for the H1N1 Swine Flu. The district continues to monitor reports from Jefferson County Public Health, the Washington State Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Health and Human Services Department. We are taking the recommended precautions for the health and safety of everyone that visits our campus. At our district orientation day, the entire district staff reviewed the recommendations for preventing the spread of any flu this season. The Middle School is committed to creating a healthy school environment for all of our students. Below are some informational websites about H1N1 Swine Flu.

What is H1N1 Swine Flu?
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm

Teacher Fact Sheet – Action Steps for Teachers to Prevent the Spread of Flu
http://www.flu.gov/plan/school/teacherfactsheet.html

Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this School Year
http://www.flu.gov/plan/school/parentfactsheet2.html

Action Steps for Parents if School is Dismissed or Children are Sick and Must Stay Home
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/parentfactsheet.htm

Action Steps for Parents of Children at High Risk for Flu Complications
http://www.flu.gov/plan/school/parentfactsheet3.html