Clinton Rosette Middle School
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12/13/24 Today's Lunch special is Cheese Filled Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce and Steamed Broccoli.
Open gym for girls basketball will be held today after school from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Winter break is Monday December 23, 2024 through Frida, January 3, 2025. Return date for students will be Monday, January 6, 2025. CRMS hopes you all have the opportunity to relax, reconnect with your friends & family and enjoy this break in the academic calendar.
Break/Holiday Fun:
Monday, Dec. 16th–Favorite sport or cause day
Tuesday, Dec. 17th– Twinner day (dress the same as a friend)
Wednesday, Dec. 18th– Comfy Cozy/PJ Day
Thursday, Dec. 19th –Holiday spirit (holiday clothes/colors/gear!)
Friday, Dec. 20th (HALF DAY)---Christmas character costume day (Half Day/House Celebration and MTSS Celebration Day)
ACT FAST: HAVE YOU LOST A PERSONAL ITEM? PLEASE CHECK THE BOX AND THE COATS HANGING ON THE LUNCH ROOM TABLES FOR YOUR COATS AND JACKETS. IF NOT CLAIMED SOON ITEMS WILL BE DONATED.
NEW: If you are interested in creating art and would like to work on bigger art projects then consider joining the Art Club. It will start on January 15th. You must have a permission slip in order to join. It will be open for the first 30 students who turn in their permission slip. Please see Mr. Near in Room 112 if you have any questions.
NEW: Do you want to be part of the musical behind the scenes? Do you have an interest in set design, lighting, or sound? Then fill out an application form for Stage Crew using the QR code on flyers posted around the building or click here. Applications are due Friday, December 13th. See Mr. King or email Mr. Boland for additional information.
NEW: Open Gym for girls basketball is THIS week! Register on 8to18. OPEN GYM dates are Wednesday, December 11th and Friday December 13th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Any 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls interested in participating are welcome to come to Open gym! Try-out dates will be announced soon. Please get registered and get those sports physicals turned in.
NEW: The CRMS School Spelling Bee is Monday, January 13, 2025 in the library at 3:00 PM. Please express your interest with your homeroom teacher for more information.
Student Council is looking for a few members to join us at Monday meetings from 2:30 to 3:30. Permission slips available on the racks outside the office. It is not too late to join us!
Builders Club is looking for club members! As a member of Builders Club you will be working on different service activities that may include school beautification, Tails animal shelter Collections, canned food drives, and choosing many other service projects they may be interested in doing throughout the school year. Builders Club will meet every other Thursday from 2:45 to 3:45 pm in room 214 (Mrs. Urich's room.) A parent permission form must be filled out and turned into the office in order to stay. See Mrs. Urich for more information!
UPDATE: Bilingual Tutoring has new permission slips that need to be signed by parent/guardian in order to stay after school starting December 3rd. The new permission slip must be signed in order to stay.
Scholastic Bowl
Attention all CRMS STUDENTS…….IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR Scholastic Bowl!
Pick up an info sheet outside the main office. Practices will begin January 15; the season ends Feb. 27. questions? Just e-mail Coach Beverley at [email protected] or ask a Scholastic Bowl member.
SPORTS
Girls Basketball
Registration is now open to join the Girls Basketball Team. Any 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls interested in participating are welcome to come to Open gym! Open gym started on 12/11 with second Open Gym date being Friday 12/13/24. Try-out dates will be announced soon. Please get registered and get those sports physicals turned in.
Wrestling
Registration is now open to join the 9-time and reigning State Champion Wrestling Team. Open mat started on 10/28 and the season will start on 11/25. This sport is open for all grades in both Middle Schools. Please get registered and get those sports physicals turned in.
REMINDER: If students are attending any CRMS sporting events, students are welcome to attend as long as they are accompanied by a parent/guardian and they must be supervised at all times by that parent/guardian.
School Portrait Information -
To View & Order Your Child's Photo from Picture Day: You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. Most images are available within 48 hours. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at [email protected].
Attendance
Any absence that is not called in by a parent or guardian is unexcused. Unexcused absences add up and are counted towards truancy. Parents or Guardians must call the office at 815-754-2226 if your student will be out of school for any reason. If school is missed because of a doctor’s appointment, please be sure to turn in the doctor’s note to the attendance office.
Health Office
Parents, if your student has a fever or is vomiting or has diarrhea, they must be fever and vomit/diarrhea free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. If you have any questions you can contact us by phone at 815-754-2337 or email us at [email protected].
Tardies and ID Standards
Tardy detentions are continuing for the school year. Once a student reaches 5 tardies a discipline referral will be written up by each teacher. The Student Services Team will discuss the results of the discipline referral consequences with each student. Consequences include lunch and after school detentions for the previous weeks’ tardies.
Following ID procedures are mandatory, failure to do so will result in directions to go to the office for a new ID/lanyard. EACH printed ID and lanyard given will be charged on the students skyward account.
SKYWARD
To update a new phone number or new email please call the office at 815-754-2226 to update this information. Please check your email, phone numbers, and emergency contacts in SKYWARD to be sure that they are correct. It is very important for the school to be able to reach parents or guardians if students are sick or in an emergency. Please call the office to update this information. Thank you!
STUDENT UPDATES
MTSS Message:
Please keep your phones in your locker during classes. Follow this expectation to earn points that you can redeem later for prizes!
Counselors Message:
The Counseling Office is offering groups through Family Service Agency again this year. The group topics are managing emotions, overcoming obstacles, empowerment, body image, safe dates, and LGBT+ support. If you are interested in finding out more information or signing up, please see your Counselor.
House Challenge:
Congratulations to Navy Blue House Valiente for winning the first House Challenge. Work with your House on your bulletin board during lunch or recess. You will be judged on your creativity and House spirit. Don't forget to include your House NAME, mascot, and your quote.
2025 Washington DC Trip
Attention CURRENT 7th Grade Students and Families! 8th Grade Washington DC Trip Informational Meeting was Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 pm in the Clinton Rosette Middle School Cafeteria and Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 pm in the Huntley Middle School Cafeteria. You only need to attend one meeting and you can attend either meeting, regardless of which middle school you attend. In case you missed the meetings or you have any questions, please contact Jenni Smith at [email protected].
Clubs:
If you are interested in joining clubs this year the permission slip forms can be found on the rack outside the main office CLICK HERE FOR CLUB SCHEDULE.
Science Club - The first meeting was on Oct.29. Permission slips are in the rack by the main office. We look forward to seeing you every Tuesday after school.
Green Clubs meets the last Thursday of every month. If you would like to participate, please turn in your updated permission slips. Next meeting will be on Thursday November 21st and Dec. 19th.
Dungeons & Dragons Club first meeting was on Thursday, Oct. 3. D&D Club will meet on Thursdays from 2:45- 3:45 pm in room 213 (Ms. Rissman’s room.) If you would like to participate, please turn in your updated permission slips.
Any students interested in Student Council please attend our after school club on Mondays from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm in room 215. A parent permission form must be filled out and turned into the office in order to stay.
Hey CHICAS! We are excited to announce that we are starting back up this year. Our first meeting took place on Monday, Sept. 23 in room 118. Permission forms are available outside the office and we kindly ask that they be signed and submitted to stay after school. We look forward to seeing you every other Monday. Next meeting will be December 5th.
Intramurals: Any 6th or 7th grader interested in joining Intramurals this session; schedules will be available today in the racks outside the office. Our first meeting was Thursday, Sept. 5. and session one wrapped up on Oct.3. Session two will start around February 2025 - Schedules will be on the rack outside the main office. Intramurals will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45- 3:45. A parent permission form must be filled out and turned into the office in order to stay. Any questions ask Ms Bomar or the office.
Gamers Guild will meet on Mondays in room 224 (Ms. Lintereur’s room.) The first meeting was Monday 9/16. A parent permission form must be filled out and turned into the office in order to stay.
Chess club will meet on Tuesdays from 2:45- 3:45 pm. First meeting was Tuesday, Sept. 10. A parent permission form must be filled out and turned into the office in order to stay.
Study Club will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:35- 3:45 pm. A parent permission form must be filled out and turned into the office in order to stay.
Builders Club Builders Club is recruiting members and has been cancelled until further notice. Builders Club members will be working on different service activities that may include school beautification, Tails Collections, canned food drives, and choosing many other service projects they may be interested in doing throughout the school year. Builders Club will meet every other Thursdays from 2:45- 3:45 pm in room 214 (Mrs. Urich's room.) A parent permission form must be filled out and turned into the office in order to stay.
TELOS started on Monday, Sept. 23. If you would like to participate, please turn in updated permission slips to Mr. Gomes. We look forward to seeing you every other Monday. November 4th meeting was cancelled. Next meeting will be on December 9th. TELOS has been cancelled on 12/2/24 and rescheduled for 12/9/24.
Manners Do Matter: Please do NOT keep food in your locker. Please throw it away at the end of the day.
Hats, Hoods, Coats, and Blankets are NOT allowed in the classrooms or lunch room. Please keep them in a safe place like your backpack or your locker. DRESS CODE Reminder: midriff shirts and volleyball shorts are NOT school appropriate.
Bus Reminders: Appropriate behavior is expected on the bus going to and from school. Expectations for the bus include: Keeping hands and feet to yourself. No food or drinks. Stay seated. Keep aisles clear (feet and hands in seat area not in aisles) Get on and off at your assigned stop.
Seek Help before Harm: Share what you can to help prevent bullying, suicides, school violence or other threats to you, your friends or others you may know. You can call 1-844-4-SAFEIL, Text 72332 (Safe2) or www.Safe2HelpIL.com. It is free and confidential.