Commerce Middle School

Congratulations to the 8th grade Students of the Month for December! ELA: Brooke is hardworking and determined to bring excellence to every assignment she has. Math: Kristen is a fabulous student! She completes all her work on time and does well academically. She strives to always do her best. SS: Britton is a terrific student who understands what we're doing each day and is enthusiastic about learning more about history. SC: Joshua is an awesome student! He not only works hard but always shows a genuine interest in learning and a willingness to help others. ELA Applications: Ryan has become such a fantastic student, and has shown so much growth in maturity, responsibility and academics. Math Applications: Quanzee is diligent in his work, always willing to volunteer and participate, and is committed to giving his best effort. Connections: Colby is one of the hardest-working students in his weight training class!

Congratulations to the 7th grade Students of the Month for December! ELA: Lindley strives for excellence in everything she does and is also a great self-advocate, always asking for ways in which she can improve. Math: Savannah works hard every day and is always willing to help others. SS: Julia excels in Social Studies; she is very hard working and is a great influence on everyone around her! SC: Bryce is the epitome of diligence and hard work, always listening and trying his best. ELA Applications: Andy is persistent with his education and always goes above and beyond to make sure he is completing his work on time. Math Applications: Christian consistently goes above and beyond in class. He works hard, is dependable, and does everything that is asked of him. Connections: An sets an example for her peers by consistently coming to class prepared, helping others, staying motivated and on-task, and always doing what is expected.

Congratulations to the 6th grade Students of the Month for December! ELA: Mikayla works hard in class and has a clear passion for ELA. Math: Brayden works hard in math, asks questions when something is unclear, and is eager to help! SS: Ayden works so hard in Social Studies, participates in class, and makes sure to always complete his work and do a great job! SC: Sofi always gives her best effort, participates in class, and is kind to everyone. ELA Applications: Ethan is consistently a role model for his peers. He is respectful, works hard, and always focused on being the best he can be. (Not pictured) Math Applications: Jackson is a model student who consistently does the right thing. He is always prepared and on task! Connections: Willow is a great contributor in Ag class, and she had an incredibly inspiring service project for her SAE this semester! (Not pictured)

Congratulations to the 5th grade Students of the Month for December! ELA: Luanna is an amazing reader and writer who always does her best and shares insightful ideas in class! ELA: Caly works hard every day in class and on her daily assignments. She is always ready to participate in class discussions and activities. Math: Sara is a great student who is hardworking, compassionate, and strives to be her best everyday. She is a joy to teach and others see her as a role model and good friend. Math: Paisley is a silent leader. She truly leads by example and does her very best every day. Thank you, Paisley! SS: Ceily always comes in with a great attitude! She has a love for learning and an even bigger love for making her school better by her service as a FCA leader. She is an all around outstanding young lady. SC: Gentri is a great role model for her classmates. She works hard, pays attention, helps others, and has a positive attitude.

Welcome back CMS Students! We can't wait to see you tomorrow and begin another exciting semester! Make sure you bundle up this week as it is going to be cold! We will report to home room, as usual and teachers will have schedules for students 2nd semester. A reminder parents that progress reports go home tomorrow. You will find stapled to it your child's math and ELA IReady Mid-Year Diagnostic Reports. Please take some time reviewing the reports with your child. Please sign the progress report ONLY and return it to the child's homeroom teacher. Let's have a great 2nd semester!

Did you know CMS allows up to 7 parents notes for each student for whatever reason the parent sees fit? Don't forget all students who earned their IReady Reward Day Off have an excused absence tomorrow and they received tickets to show their growth! Merry Christmas to all our CMS families!

First Baptist Church of Commerce members generously donated coats for our students. They were delivered by Jennifer Sanders! Thank you so much for your support of our students!

The CMS PTO Dance is tomorrow from 1:30-3. Admission is $3 and goes to pay for rewards for kids. We are still short about 30 2-liter drinks. If you feel like donating, it would be appreciated. Look for an email today with dress-up theme days for next week as we count down to Christmas break!

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.