🐺 NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER | CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
November is here, Timberwolves! 🍂 We're celebrating a great start to the month, recognizing student successes, honoring our Veterans, and looking ahead to conferences, Thanksgiving break, and more!
Check out our November newsletter for important dates, school celebrations, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected with our CHMS community!
📰 READ THE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/1opXDJPoFKCBkdYk?ref=Link
Thank you for being part of our Pack! 💚💙
LEAVE YOUR MARK.
Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf.
#CHMSTimberwolves #LeaveYourMark #EveryTimberwolf #TimberwolfPride
November is here, Timberwolves! 🍂 We're celebrating a great start to the month, recognizing student successes, honoring our Veterans, and looking ahead to conferences, Thanksgiving break, and more!
Check out our November newsletter for important dates, school celebrations, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected with our CHMS community!
📰 READ THE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/1opXDJPoFKCBkdYk?ref=Link
Thank you for being part of our Pack! 💚💙
LEAVE YOUR MARK.
Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf.
#CHMSTimberwolves #LeaveYourMark #EveryTimberwolf #TimberwolfPride
CHMS HONORS OUR VETERANS!
Cedar Heights Middle School is proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
We invite all veterans in our Timberwolf family to join us for a special Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10th, 8:55am
Let's come together as a Pack to celebrate, recognize, and thank those who have served.
LEAVE YOUR MARK. Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf.
#CHMSTimberwolves #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #LeaveYourMark
Cedar Heights Middle School is proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
We invite all veterans in our Timberwolf family to join us for a special Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10th, 8:55am
Let's come together as a Pack to celebrate, recognize, and thank those who have served.
LEAVE YOUR MARK. Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf.
#CHMSTimberwolves #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #LeaveYourMark
CHMS HONORS OUR VETERANS!
Cedar Heights Middle School is proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
We invite all current and former veterans in our Timberwolf family to join us for a special Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10th, 8:55am.
We are also creating a special tribute to recognize the veterans who are part of our families and lives.
Do you have a parent, grandparent, sibling, family member, or friend who has served? We would love to honor them!
📧 Please email Tessa Mollenberg at Tessa.Mollenberg@kent.k12.wa.us by November 6th to share your veteran’s picture, name, and relative and help us include them in our tribute.
Let’s come together as a Pack to celebrate, recognize, and thank those who have served.
LEAVE YOUR MARK. Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. 🇺🇸
#CHMSTimberwolves #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #LeaveYourMark
Cedar Heights Middle School is proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
We invite all current and former veterans in our Timberwolf family to join us for a special Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10th, 8:55am.
We are also creating a special tribute to recognize the veterans who are part of our families and lives.
Do you have a parent, grandparent, sibling, family member, or friend who has served? We would love to honor them!
📧 Please email Tessa Mollenberg at Tessa.Mollenberg@kent.k12.wa.us by November 6th to share your veteran’s picture, name, and relative and help us include them in our tribute.
Let’s come together as a Pack to celebrate, recognize, and thank those who have served.
LEAVE YOUR MARK. Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. 🇺🇸
#CHMSTimberwolves #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #LeaveYourMark
🐺💚💙 TIMBERWOLF FAMILIES: QUARTER 1 ENDS OCTOBER 29!
As we wrap up our first quarter, here are a few important reminders:
📚 Assignments: Assignments remain open through the end of Quarter 1. Students should take advantage of the opportunity to submit missing work.
📊 Progress Reports: We don’t send traditional report cards, but families can access student progress reports through Skyward Q to stay informed about grades and progress.
💡 A Reminder About Grades: For Quarter 1, missing assignments will receive a minimum score of 40%, in alignment with our grading practices. Semester grades are cumulative, meaning grades continue to build toward the final semester grade on January 21.
✅ Gradebook Updates: Gradebooks should be updated at least every two weeks so students and families can monitor progress.
Let’s finish Quarter 1 strong! Every assignment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and show what you know.
LEAVE YOUR MARK. Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. 🐾
#CedarHeightsMS #CHMSTimberwolves #LeaveYourMark #TimberwolfPride #StudentSuccess
As we wrap up our first quarter, here are a few important reminders:
📚 Assignments: Assignments remain open through the end of Quarter 1. Students should take advantage of the opportunity to submit missing work.
📊 Progress Reports: We don’t send traditional report cards, but families can access student progress reports through Skyward Q to stay informed about grades and progress.
💡 A Reminder About Grades: For Quarter 1, missing assignments will receive a minimum score of 40%, in alignment with our grading practices. Semester grades are cumulative, meaning grades continue to build toward the final semester grade on January 21.
✅ Gradebook Updates: Gradebooks should be updated at least every two weeks so students and families can monitor progress.
Let’s finish Quarter 1 strong! Every assignment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and show what you know.
LEAVE YOUR MARK. Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. 🐾
#CedarHeightsMS #CHMSTimberwolves #LeaveYourMark #TimberwolfPride #StudentSuccess
🎃🐺 PUMPKIN PATCH BASH DANCE IS THIS FRIDAY! 🐺🎃
Get ready to celebrate with your Timberwolf friends! 🧡
📅 When: Friday, 3:00–5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $5 with ASB | $7 without ASB
⏰ Last day to buy tickets is TODAY!
🎫 How to Buy Tickets:
* Stop by the Cashier’s Window at school.
* Need to purchase virtually? Call Mrs. Hardie for assistance!
🍿 Snacks will be available for purchase!
Important Reminders:
* Students must be at school tomorrow to attend the dance.
* Students may not leave campus after school and return for the dance.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your tickets today and get ready to have a howling good time! 🐺🎃💚💙
#CHMSTimberwolves #PumpkinPatchBash #LeaveYourMark
Get ready to celebrate with your Timberwolf friends! 🧡
📅 When: Friday, 3:00–5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $5 with ASB | $7 without ASB
⏰ Last day to buy tickets is TODAY!
🎫 How to Buy Tickets:
* Stop by the Cashier’s Window at school.
* Need to purchase virtually? Call Mrs. Hardie for assistance!
🍿 Snacks will be available for purchase!
Important Reminders:
* Students must be at school tomorrow to attend the dance.
* Students may not leave campus after school and return for the dance.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your tickets today and get ready to have a howling good time! 🐺🎃💚💙
#CHMSTimberwolves #PumpkinPatchBash #LeaveYourMark
🐺🎃 HALLOWEEN AT CHMS! 🎃🐺
Get ready to show your Halloween spirit, Timberwolves! 👻
Students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes on Friday, October 30! As we celebrate, we’ll continue to keep learning, kindness, and respect at the heart of our day.
🎃 HALLOWEEN COSTUME EXPECTATIONS
📚 Be Ready to Learn: Choose a costume that allows you and others to fully participate in learning throughout the day.
🐺 Follow School Expectations: All school rules and expectations remain in place.
😊 Keep Faces Visible: Masks, face coverings, and inflatable costumes are not permitted.
🛡️ Keep Costumes Safe: No weapons or toy weapons, fake blood, or other costume items that compromise safety.
💚 Show Respect and Kindness: Choose costumes that are respectful of body image, gender, ethnicity, and cultural identities. Cultural sensitivity is expected.
🤝 Respect Everyone: Keep hands and comments to yourself, and show kindness and respect for everyone’s costume choices.
A quick reminder: Administrators will determine whether costumes are appropriate for school and support a positive learning environment. Students may be asked to adjust or change costumes that are inappropriate or distracting.
Let’s make it a fun, safe, and respectful day for every Timberwolf! 🐺💚💙
Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf.
#CHMSTimberwolves #HalloweenAtCHMS #LeaveYourMark
🍂⏰Timberwolves Fall Back in Time Spirit Week Starts Monday! ⏰🍂
**October 12–16**
Timberwolves, let’s have some fun and take a trip through time! 🐺💚💙 Show your school spirit and join us each day!
🗓️ **Monday:** Future Me 🔮 or Little Me 👶
*Or wear BLACK*
🎸 **Tuesday:** Decades Day 🕺
*Or wear RED*
🎀 **Wednesday:** Pink Out 💗
*Or wear WHITE*
🤠 **Thursday:** Country 🤠 vs. Country Club ⛳
*Or wear BROWN*
🐺 **Friday:** **CHMS Color Day!** 💚💙
Show off your Timberwolf pride and wear our school colors!
✨ **Join in the fun, Timberwolves!** Let’s make Spirit Week one to remember!
**Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf.** 🐺
...May the force be with you... Timberwolf families...
It's FINALLY here... tomorrow, October 9th at 6:00!
For a memorable Friday night, students are meeting up in the Cedar Heights commons with friends and family, and dressing up in costume if they choose... because who doesn't love BABY YODA?!!
Our FREE showing of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, has some seriously fun cosplay potential 😊
This is not a drop-off event which means students must attend with an adult...PTSA will provide free popcorn for all movie goers.
Doors open at 5:30 so there will be time to settle in with a blanket and purchase snacks at the concessions table. Speaking of concessions... PTSA could really use a hand with that!...
We are still seeking volunteers to help run the concessions table. All volunteers must be VIPS approved. For more information about applying or renewing your KSD background check click here: VIPS LINK. Please see the volunteer sign-up link if you're able to grab a shift and help out: Volunteer Sign-up Link.
🍂🐺 October is here, Timberwolves! 🐺🍂
We loved our first full month together at Cedar Heights and are excited for all that October has in store! From celebrating our amazing Timberwolves and building community to PTSA Movie Night, Grade Level Meetings, Spirit Week, the Pumpkin Patch Bash, Season 2 sports, and more, there is so much happening at CHMS!
📬 Check out our October Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, celebrations, and ways to stay connected with the Cedar Heights community.
Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. 💚💙
#CHMSTimberwolves #LeaveYourMark #CedarHeightsMiddleSchool
OPEN HOUSE IS THIS WEEK! 🐺
We can’t wait to welcome our Timberwolf families to Cedar Heights Middle School this Wednesday, September 30! 💚💙
📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🏫 Meet our staff, walk the halls your students walk, visit classrooms, and learn more about the people and programs that make CHMS our Pack!
✨ 5:15–5:50 — IEP Case Manager Meet & Greet
✨ 5:30–6:00 — PTSA, Counselors, MTSS, CIS & Clubs available in the hallways and commons
✨ 6:00–6:25 — Principal’s Message
✨ 6:30–7:55 — Classroom Rotations
Come connect. Come explore. Come be part of the Pack! 🐺💙💚
#CHMS #TimberwolfPride #OpenHouse #LeaveYourMark #EveryStepEveryVoiceEveryTimberwolf
🐺 THE DEN IS BUZZING! 🐺
We’re off to an AMAZING start, Timberwolves! 💚💙
Our September newsletter is packed with important updates, upcoming events, clubs, sports, PTSA, Open House info, i-Ready testing, and more!
This year, we’re making our mark together:
✨ LEAVE YOUR MARK
🐺 Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf.
Let’s make it a GREAT year, CHMS! 🔥
📲 Check out the September newsletter and stay connected!
Welcome Back, Timberwolves! 🐺
Dear Cedar Heights Families,
School starts tomorrow, August 26! We are so excited to welcome our Timberwolves back for the 2026–2027 school year and to begin making our mark together!
Here are the important details for tomorrow:
🕐 First-Day Schedule
6th Grade: 8:15 AM start
7th & 8th Grade: 11:15 AM start (late start)
All Students: Dismissal at 2:55 PM
🚌 Transportation
Buses will run at their regular times for 6th grade and 3 hours later for 7th and 8th grade.
🍎 Meals
Breakfast: Available for 6th grade students
Lunch: Available for all students
📚 Student Schedules
Student schedules are available in Skyward, and we will also have printed schedules available at school.
With nearly 870 students in our building, schedules may need to change as we work to balance classes and create the best learning environment for all students. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and support as we navigate the first days of school.
We can't wait to see our students back in the building tomorrow! Let's make our mark together—Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. 🐺💚
Welcome back, Cedar Heights Timberwolves!
Erika Hanson
Principal
Cedar Heights Middle School
Dear Cedar Heights Families,
School starts tomorrow, August 26! We are so excited to welcome our Timberwolves back for the 2026–2027 school year and to begin making our mark together!
Here are the important details for tomorrow:
🕐 First-Day Schedule
6th Grade: 8:15 AM start
7th & 8th Grade: 11:15 AM start (late start)
All Students: Dismissal at 2:55 PM
🚌 Transportation
Buses will run at their regular times for 6th grade and 3 hours later for 7th and 8th grade.
🍎 Meals
Breakfast: Available for 6th grade students
Lunch: Available for all students
📚 Student Schedules
Student schedules are available in Skyward, and we will also have printed schedules available at school.
With nearly 870 students in our building, schedules may need to change as we work to balance classes and create the best learning environment for all students. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and support as we navigate the first days of school.
We can't wait to see our students back in the building tomorrow! Let's make our mark together—Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. 🐺💚
Welcome back, Cedar Heights Timberwolves!
Erika Hanson
Principal
Cedar Heights Middle School
The countdown is on! We’re excited to welcome our Timberwolves back to the Den and kick off the 2026–2027 school year. A new year brings fresh starts, new friendships, new opportunities, and plenty of chances for our students to learn, grow, and leave their mark.
Please take a few minutes to explore our Back-to-School SWAY (Newsletter)https://sway.cloud.microsoft/kyB1sew8ik0EoLzm?ref=Link
It’s your go-to guide for getting ready for the first day of school, with important dates, schedules, school procedures, events, resources, and everything you need to help your family start the year prepared and confident.
Welcome Timberwolf Families!
Our theme this year is LEAVE YOUR MARK — Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. We’re looking forward to partnering with you to make sure every student feels welcomed, connected, supported, and ready to be part of the pack.
📱 Stay Connected!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @CHMSTIMBERWOLVES for school updates, celebrations, reminders, and all things Timberwolf!
Here’s to a great year, Timberwolf families! We can’t wait to see you soon! 🐺
It's happening...Back to School 2026 at Cedar Heights Middle School!
For your planning purposes:
🐺 WELCOME, NEW TIMBERWOLVES! 💚
💙 New to CHMS Students Only: Please join us for CHMS Student Tours on Thursday, August 20th and get ready to feel at home before the first day of school. 🎉
🗺️ Pick up a campus map
🐺 Student-led tours
⏰ Tour Times:
• 9:30–11:30 AM
• 12:00–2:00 PM
💳 Cashier Office Open
• Purchase ASB Cards, $20
• Purchase CHMS Spirit Wear
• Pre-order Yearbooks, $30
📸 Please note: School pictures will NOT be taken during Student Tour Day.
We can't wait to see you, show you around, and welcome you to THE PACK! 🐺💚
📅 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: AUGUST 26
6th Grade: 8:15 AM
7th & 8th Grade: 11:15 AM
Bus passes will be delivered via mail prior to the start of school.
Together, we are THE PACK! 🐾
#CHMSTimberwolves #WelcomeTimberwolves #StudentTours #CedarHeightsMiddleSchool #NewTimberwolves #ThePack #KentSchoolDistrict
A back to school letter will be coming out this week with more information.
☀️ Summer just started... but we're already getting excited for back-to-school! 🎒📚
We're thrilled to announce that FREE school supply kits will be available for Kent School District students to help families get ready for a successful school year!
Each grade-level kit is packed with the supplies students need, including items like notebooks, pencils, crayons or colored pencils, folders, glue sticks, headphones or earbuds, and more.
🎨 Pre-K
🖍️ Crayons, water paints, Play-Doh, and glue sticks.
🍎 Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Primary notebooks, headphones, pencils, crayons, water paints, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, and an eraser.
📓 2nd & 3rd Grade
Composition notebooks, headphones, pencils, crayons, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, and an eraser.
✏️ 4th & 5th Grade
Composition notebooks, headphones, pencils, colored pencils, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and (5th grade) index cards.
🎓 Middle School
Composition notebooks, pencils, colored pencils, folders, highlighters, index cards, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and wired earbuds.
🎒 High School
Composition notebooks, pencils, highlighters, index cards, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and wired earbuds.
💙 We know summer is for making memories, but we're excited to help students head into the new school year feeling confident and prepared!
For more information visit: School Supplies | Kent School District
Kent School District is offering free summer meals for children ages 0–18 through August 8, 2026, at 30 locations across the district. Meals are served only on weekdays, with no service on July 3 and 4 in observance of the holiday. See our summer meals page for more information: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/summer-meals #OneKSD #OneCommunity
🐺📚 CHMS Timberwolf Families & Students – End-of-Year Reminder! 📚🐺
Even though student computers have been checked in, learning continues through June 17!
Please help your student come prepared each day by bringing their regular school supplies, including:
✏️ Pens and pencils
📄 Paper or notebooks
🎒 Backpacks with needed materials
Thursday, June 18 is a short day and the final day of the school year!
Students should NOT bring backpacks or bags that day. They are welcome to bring:
🖊️ A pen
📖 Their yearbook
📝 A journal or autograph book for friends to sign
We'll wrap up the year with shortened periods and a fun Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game! 🏐🐺
⏰ Dismissal on June 18 will be at 11:55 a.m.
Let's finish the school year strong and make these final days together memorable. Thank you for your continued support, Timberwolf families! 💚💙 #CHMSTimberwolves #FinishStrong
🐺 Timberwolf Families! 🐺
June is packed with celebrations, student achievements, concerts, and end-of-year events at Cedar Heights Middle School! We're incredibly proud of all our Timberwolves and grateful for another amazing year of learning and growth.
📖 To read the full June Newsletter, please follow the link below:
🔗 https://sway.cloud.microsoft/dT2IrJD19oBd9Iym?ref=Link
#CedarHeightsMS #TimberwolfPride #CHMS #KentSchoolDistrict #OnceATimberwolfAlwaysATimberwolf #MiddleSchoolMoments #TimberwolvesLeadTheWay 🐾💙💚
June is packed with celebrations, student achievements, concerts, and end-of-year events at Cedar Heights Middle School! We're incredibly proud of all our Timberwolves and grateful for another amazing year of learning and growth.
📖 To read the full June Newsletter, please follow the link below:
🔗 https://sway.cloud.microsoft/dT2IrJD19oBd9Iym?ref=Link
#CedarHeightsMS #TimberwolfPride #CHMS #KentSchoolDistrict #OnceATimberwolfAlwaysATimberwolf #MiddleSchoolMoments #TimberwolvesLeadTheWay 🐾💙💚
🌞 Happy June, Cedar Heights!
It’s our last spirit week of the year—Surfing into Summer! 🏄♂️🌊
Join the fun, show your school spirit, and finish the year strong as we cruise towards summer break! ☀️🤙😎
It’s our last spirit week of the year—Surfing into Summer! 🏄♂️🌊
Join the fun, show your school spirit, and finish the year strong as we cruise towards summer break! ☀️🤙😎
📣 May Newsletter is Here – Cedar Heights Timberwolves! 🐾
As we head into the final month of the school year, there’s so much to celebrate and look forward to!
Inside this month’s newsletter you’ll find:
✨ Upcoming May events & important dates
📚 Student Celebrations
🍎 Staff Appreciation Week
🎶 Spring Concert details
🎓 8th Grade Celebration
☀️ End-of-year reminders & last day of school info
We’re so proud of our Timberwolves for a year full of growth, perseverance, and school spirit. Let’s finish strong together!
📲 Read the full newsletter here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Y3TEk5SIxmhtktLz?ref=Link
Go Timberwolves! 💚🐺
#CedarHeights #Timberwolves
As we head into the final month of the school year, there’s so much to celebrate and look forward to!
Inside this month’s newsletter you’ll find:
✨ Upcoming May events & important dates
📚 Student Celebrations
🍎 Staff Appreciation Week
🎶 Spring Concert details
🎓 8th Grade Celebration
☀️ End-of-year reminders & last day of school info
We’re so proud of our Timberwolves for a year full of growth, perseverance, and school spirit. Let’s finish strong together!
📲 Read the full newsletter here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Y3TEk5SIxmhtktLz?ref=Link
Go Timberwolves! 💚🐺
#CedarHeights #Timberwolves