Coweeman Middle School

LAST Chance to purchase a Yearbook! Sale will end February 15th. Follow the link below to purchase online or stop by the office to purchase in person. https://wa-kelso.intouchreceipting.com/

Student's with last names A-K your first day of Hybrid in person learning is tomorrow, February 2nd. We can't wait to see you! Student's L-Z we will see you Thursday and Friday! Follow the link to view the CMS Hybrid Schedule https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1100506/Student_Reminder._Hybrid_Schedule.pdf

Kelso Community, please follow the link below to view the recording of the Town hall webinar for middle schools. Webinar took place Jan 22, 2021. https://youtu.be/FFwWlPwxx_8

Reminder: Cross County starts on Tuesday, February 2nd. Paperwork is being accepted in the office. Being classified as “Low Risk” we can have this sport right now. We hope to see you out there! Follow this link for sports paperwork. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1091002/COMPLETE_SPORTS_PAPER_PACKET.pdf

In preparation of students returning to an in-person learning model, we need a health attestation on file for your student as soon as possible. Please follow the link below to complete this one time only form:  https://forms.gle/QZRrj5mrv6VTxVYZ9

Please follow the link to view an important sports update. Regarding athletics at Coweeman. Updated 1/26/21 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1094074/Parent_Athletic_Communication_Update_1-25-21_w-X-Country_letter.pdf

Please follow the link to view the letter sent 1/21 via Skyward. Regarding athletics at Coweeman. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1086989/parent_athletic_communication.pdf

Only 4 more day's to purchase a Yearbook! Follow the link below to order online. Or stop by Coweeman office to purchase yours today. https://wa-kelso.intouchreceipting.com/

This weeks Tech Talk Tuesday: https://screenagersmovie.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=836fba7e80cfddf96ec96c454&id=e8d4b5ea54&e=72dfc01048

This weeks Tech Talk Tuesday: Given all we are facing these days, we are all looking for things to be hopeful about. So let's talk about hope — is it teachable? Hope has a tremendous impact on emotional wellbeing. There is science showing that one’s level of hope predicts their future anxiety and depression levels. Yet, anxiety and depression don’t conversely predict one’s future levels of hope. Through research, we’ve also learned that hope is a skill that can be acquired — hope is a combination of positive feelings and inspired action. Today I write about how you (parents, caregivers, counselors, educators, etc.) can teach hope. https://www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/hope-is-it-teachable?mc_cid=a517dac0aa&mc_eid=72dfc01048

Yearbooks are on sale now! 1/11- 1/25 Purchase online here: https://wa-kelso.intouchreceipting.com/signin.aspx Thank you for supporting Coweeman Middle School Yearbook. Every year, the yearbook is a window back into what we experienced as a school. It is a book of memories that will be cherished for years to come. This year’s yearbook will be different and one to look back on forever. It is truly a year to remember full of difficult experiences, heartwarming stories of love and support and photos to commemorate our experiences. We are Coweeman. We are Kelso. And we will remember that in 2020 we were resilient, we were strong and we were kind.

Kelso Sports Families, A lot of changes were released this week that pertain to our ability to begin sports. It is important to note that no final decisions have been made on what, when, and how sports will operate. We do know that we are not in a place to say with certainty that sports will begin on February 1st. We are continuing to gather information and to plan with appropriate district, area, and local decision makers. As we get more concrete and definite plans established, we will release that information. In the meantime, it is vitally important that you check the status of your students’ physical and make appropriate arrangements to get physicals current ASAP. It is advised that you take this step regardless of which season/sport your student will participate. PLAN AHEAD. Students without a current physical will not be allowed to participate until physicals are updated and getting an appointment with a health care provider may be difficult on short notice.

Picture retakes will be available at Huntington Middle School this Wednesday, January 13th from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Please use the link below to to order photos online:  https://BellStudios.simplephoto.com/prepay/42471099?code=119fall

Need a tutor or homework help? Youth and Family Link in Partnership with Kelso School District. Grades 1st-12th all subjects. Monday thru Thursday 3:30-7:00pm, Friday 2:30-4:45pm. Limited space available must Click the link to register. http://www.linkprogram.org/kelso-tutoring-registration.html

Congratulations to our Coweeman Middle School Essay Contest Winners! "EPIC Congratulations to our 2020 Essay Contest Winners! Thank you to all the students who participated, our judges had a very tough job because of all the amazing essays submitted. EPIC decided to award top 3 prizes for each grade level! Winners will be contacted by email on January 4th! "

This weeks Tech Talk Tuesday: Back in the Spring, you may have seen the headline in the New York Times, "Coronavirus Ended the Screen-Time Debate. Screens won." When I read that, my heart started racing. I was so upset because that has never been the debate. The debate has always been how do we help our kids have healthier screen time as well as plenty of time off screens. Not only did that headline ignore the real debate, but it also implied that parents should just throw up their arms and accept complete screen time saturation. That is absolutely the wrong message we want to get to parents. Yes, with COVID, there has been a LOT of screen time — and that makes sense. Thank goodness our tech revolution has allowed some socializing to continue and school to still happen — (albeit significantly modified and suboptimal). Those are just some of the many positives that our tech revolution has made possible during this devastating pandemic. Yet, that said, there are still the many complexities of working to raise our kids to be tech-wise and screen balanced. I am jazzed today to share with you the top 10 blog posts of this past year. I've continued to love getting emails from so many of you telling me how these have helped you, sharing with me your experiences and insights, and at times hearing your opposing ideas. All of it makes writing this blog that much more of a rich and rewarding experience. https://screenagersmovie.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=836fba7e80cfddf96ec96c454&id=a1f3b1b48c&e=72dfc01048

Coweeman Families- Our hope is this message finds you and your family doing well. As we approach winter break and the end of 2020, we want to thank you for entrusting us with your children. This school year has proven to be vastly different than previous years and your patience and support through this remote/hybrid process is more than appreciated. With the holiday season upon us, please find time to relax and enjoy. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Mr. Gardner and Ms. Green Friday's Schedule 12/18 7:50 – 8:30 – PAWS 8:40 – 9:40 – 2nd period 9:50 – 10:50 – 4th period 11:00 – 12:00 – Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 6th period Remote learning returns January 4th 2021

Today's Tech Talk Tuesday. Wow this one is on point! A psychologist who helps teens with problematic gaming. With COVID, time spent on video gaming has understandably risen markedly. There are indeed positives around video gaming like socializing, having fun, and so on. Yet, there are risks and challenges with today’s video games and gaming communities. Today, I will just focus on gaming environments to specifically discuss the hurtful, sexist, toxic communication that can happen in gaming spaces. For this TTT, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed Spector, a psychologist who has spent more than a decade, helping teens struggling with problematic gaming. I also include insights from a leading researcher in this area, Douglas Gentile. https://screenagersmovie.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=836fba7e80cfddf96ec96c454&id=c4197fbf55&e=72dfc01048

Hi Coweeman Cougars! Just a reminder of this Friday's Schedule 12/18. Remote learning returns January 4th 2021. Enjoy your Winter Break and Happy Holiday's. 7:50 – 8:30 – PAWS 8:40 – 9:40 – 2nd period 9:50 – 10:50 – 4th period 11:00 – 12:00 – Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 6th period

CMS Picture Retake Day When: January 13th Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm Where: Huntington Middle School (500 redpath St, Kelso, WA 98626) HMS and CMS will be having a combined picture retake day.