Commerce Middle School

Parents, As we move into the winter season and temperatures drop, we want to ensure every child has a warm coat. If your child needs a jacket and you need some assistance, CMS is here to help! Please call our counselor, Ms. Imani Wheeler, at (706)335-5594 and she can assist you. We want all of our students to have a warm holiday season.

It’s Scholastic Book Fair time! From Monday, December 16th- Friday, December 20th, 2024, come experience the excitement! Every purchase benefits our school. Learn more about our Book Fair and set up your eWallet account here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/commercemiddleschool1 Thank you for your support! Happy reading!

Congratulations to the 8th grade Students of the Month for November! ELA: Colt always brings fun to the classroom and always strives to do his best. Math: Adrianna is always responsible with getting her work completed and eager to receive advanced concepts to exceed the standards taught. SS: Elizabeth is insightful, dedicated, and enthusiastic each day about what we are learning and doing in Georgia Studies. SC: Yana is always polite, works hard, and has a positive impact on those around her. ELA Applications: Sofia is eager to learn and is always putting in her best effort. Math Applications: Addison always works diligently, gives her best effort, and brings a positive attitude to the classroom. Connections: Preston is a consistent positive influence in my class. He does everything asked of him and seems to keep other classmates enjoying what we are doing.

Congratulations to the 7th grade Students of the Month for November! ELA: Payten is an exemplary student who is kind, puts forth her best effort on each assignment, and serves as a role model for other students. Math: Mason is always willing to help others and is a very diligent student. SS: Marli is a hard-working young lady; she's always on task and very driven to be successful! SC: Kadence works hard and tries her best for all 90 minutes of class, setting a great example of perseverance for her classmates. ELA Applications: Jake is a hard working, respectful young man, who always comes to class ready to learn. Math Applications: Tetiana consistently shines in the classroom with her hard work, positive attitude, and infectious smile, making her a joy to have around. Connections: Ari has worked very hard in class to learn a brand-new instrument and is always prepared. (Not pictured)

Congratulations to the 6th grade Students of the Month for November! ELA: Justin's determination to succeed is evident through his strong work ethic and attention to detail. Math: Emalee is an amazing student with a positive attitude and is focused on learning. SS: Aaliyah is a joy to teach - she has such a positive attitude and pays attention to lessons. She is a ray of sunshine! SC: Kenley consistently demonstrates exceptional work ethic, academic excellence, and is a leader among her peers. ELA Applications: Alicea is a great role model in class through her hard work, determination, and positive attitude. Math Applications: Bentlee always has a positive attitude when entering class. He is responsible, follows directions well, and is always willing to help others. Connections: Abbey has so much fun with FACS. She asks great questions, offers interesting thoughts, and puts 100% effort into all of her projects.

Congratulations to the 5th grade Students of the Month for November! ELA: Jaelynn consistently excels in all areas of ELA, and she did an outstanding job at the Spelling Bee last week! ELA: Frank consistently arrives at school with a genuine eagerness to learn. He approaches each day with a positive attitude and a determination to do his best, making him a joy to have in class. Math: Lucy is a great student who exhibits a positive attitude, always works hard, is kind to everyone, and is very responsible. She is a joy to have in the classroom! Math: Adrian has been working so very hard. He currently has over 90 passed iReady lessons. He is in the clear lead by far. He's such a strong math student! SS: Lillie has one of the highest averages in her social studies class. She always comes in ready to learn and is an all around terrific and sweet young lady. SC: Joe is a hard worker that excels in and out of the classroom. He is a great role model for his peers, is always kind to others, and is very respectful.

Congrats to this week's Terrific Tigers! These students were nominated by their teachers for showing positive traits of strong character, honesty, integrity, and respect for all. We will recognize a group of students each week for displaying positive traits and all students are eligible. Students, keep displaying those character traits and the next winner might be you!

Shoutout to all our students that competed and gave their best in this year's Spelling Bee! A special congratulations to our winners in each grade level! 5th- 1st Place- Paisley Childs 2nd-Jaelynn Duncan 3rd Place- Belle Garrish 6th Grade- 1st Place- Carl Coplin 2nd Place- Kenley Banks 3rd Place- Cora Cox 7th Grade- 1st Place- Travell Moore 2nd Place- Connor Clay 3rd Place- Kyleigh Atha 8th Grade- 1st Place- Mary Hanson 2nd Place- Ryan Burns 3rd Place TIE- Britton Jones-Leggett and Dotty McAdams

Congrats to this week's Terrific Tigers! These students were nominated by their teachers for showing positive traits of strong character, honesty, integrity, and respect for all. We will recognize a group of students each week for displaying positive traits and all students are eligible. Students, keep displaying those character traits and the next winner might be you!

Friday at 2 pm Mr. Corkery and Dr. Powell will take the Hot Ones Hot Wings Challenge for the fundraiser reward. We are talking some serious heat! We will livestream via Facebook Live!

Congratulations to the 8th grade Students of the Month for October! ELA: Scarlett brings a hardworking attitude and willingness to work to our class. Math: Michael is always focused in class and ready to learn. He participates frequently and is helpful to other students. SS: Jacob is always engaged in class discussions and is very enthusiastic about participating in class activities. SC: Jason always strives for excellence academically. He is always polite and willing to help others be successful as well! ELA Applications: Matthew works hard, asks questions when he needs to, and is a great conversationalist. Math Applications: Jaycie always comes to class prepared, ready to learn and engage with the content, and help others while having a great attitude! Connections: Dixie has an amazing attitude and a positive mindset; she is always willing to put in the work.

Congratulations to the 7th grade Students of the Month for October! ELA: Katie is always focused, participates enthusiastically in class, and strives to do her best work. Math: Leskia works hard and has a positive attitude. SS: Travell is brilliant in Social Studies. His questions and comments daily help others get a better understanding of the content. SC: Raymond is an unceasingly hardworking student whose work ethic is a great example for his classmates. ELA Applications: Joshua is a kind and hard-working young man who makes sure to do his best each day. Math Applications: Torrance is hard-working, respectful, and leads her peers well. She's always willing to help those around her. Connections: Sydney has established herself as a classroom leader this year by consistently participating in class discussions and setting a good example for others through her work ethic and kindness.

Congratulations to the 6th grade Students of the Month for October! ELA: Ava's determination to succeed is evident through her participation in class and her hard work. Math: Ozil is an active participant in class who works diligently and has a positive attitude about learning. SS: Walt LOVES social studies! He is always engaged and leading class discussions! SC: Takoryn is always organized and prepared, and he sets a great example for his classmates! ELA Applications: Carter always comes to class with a smile on his face ready to learn. He is always respectful and willing to help anyone in need. Math Applications: Caiden is always respectful and tries his best in class. He consistently asks thoughtful questions to better his understanding and he demonstrates a dedication to learning. Connections: Jed is always ready to try new things and give it his best effort while bringing others along with him.

Congratulations to the 5th grade Students of the Month for October! ELA: I can always count on Catherine to share insightful comments and notice details that can easily be overlooked. She adds so much to our class discussions! ELA: Jordyn always strives to do and be her best every day, and she is such a joy to have in class! Math: Joseph is a hard worker and he strives to be successful while adjusting to a new school setting. I can always depend on him to have a smile on his face. Math: Paisley is a very strong math student. She is generally always on task and works hard. All in all, she's a very respectable young lady. SS: Wyatt always comes in with a great attitude and is ready to learn. He is an outstanding young man! SC: Riley comes in every day with a huge smile on his face. He works hard, is very polite, and is a great role model for others.

CMS Girls Basketball had a great time and a team-bonding experience at the FCA-FHA Team Training Camp! Thanks to Coach Mike Palmer for taking the girls to this awesome experience!

CMS Comp Cheer wins the PAC-X trophy today at the Tiger Cheer Classic! So proud of these ladies and the work they put in to win it all! Congrats to Coaches Beverly Sailors and April Love for their commitment!

Congrats to this week's Terrific Tigers! These students were nominated by their teachers for showing positive traits of strong character, honesty, integrity, and respect for all. We will recognize a group of students each week for displaying positive traits and all students are eligible. Students, keep displaying those character traits and the next winner might be you!

Please join us in celebrating Red Ribbon week, October 28th-November 1st. The Red Ribbon Campaign educates youth and celebrates a drug-free life.

Car Rider Parents: good morning! We are 12 weeks into the year and I am asking for your assistance. To ensure our pickup/drop-off is efficient and safe as possible I want to remind you of our procedures. For morning drop-off: students need to be ready to exit the car from the passenger side (if possible) when you get to the awning. Also. The exterior doors close at 7:58 am sharp. Students need to be in the building, if a car rider, prior to this time. In the afternoon, please make sure you have your hang tags displayed. If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Powell directly. Thank you for your assistance!

Care for Carolina is coming November 4th - 8th! CMS will be collecting items to help those affected by Hurricane Helene in the Asheville, North Carolina area. We will be collecting socks, gloves, hats, coats, diapers, and pull-ups. Donations can be given to your child's homeroom teacher. The homeroom from each grade level that collects the most items will receive doughnuts!