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

PTO 2015-16

President

Kim Keillor

Vice President

Carrie Couch

Secretary

Shannon Nelson

Treasurer

Jamie Hazard

Historian

Kala Groves

Executive Board Members

Rex Crosnoe

crosnoer@capetigers.com

Sandra Rhinehart

rhineharts@capetigers.com

Toni Pearson

pearsona@capetigers.com

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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