Cedar Heights Middle School traditionally allows students to wear costumes to school for Halloween. Costume Day is Thursday, October 31, 2024. Students are allowed to wear a costume to school on this day only as long as students follow the school guidelines for costumes. As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, November 1, 2024 This letter is to outline for students and parents the expectations for costumes and behavior. If you/your child plans on dressing up on October 31, please take a moment to discuss the expectations with them. Please understand that we want the children to have fun, but it is still a school day and we want to ensure that quality instruction is still able to take place. Absolutely NO simulated weapons of any kind. No pretend swords, guns, grenades, knives, etc. Nothing that could possibly be perceived as a weapon or simulated weapon is allowed. Costumes must comply with the dress code. No short shorts or skirts, revealing tops, etc. Please use good judgment. Students may wear a wig. Costumes should not be so large or obtrusive to distract from their education or the education of peers. Student costumes need to be respectful of body images and should not emphasize negative stereotypes of any person, gender, or ethnicity. Cultural sensitivity is required. Students should not interfere with another person’s costume. No full face covering masks are allowed. Additionally, faces may be painted, but in small portions (a scar, for example) and the entire face may not be covered. Hair may be sprayed a different color, but no colored hair spray is allowed on campus. These items will be confiscated and not returned if brought to school. Thank you for taking the time to discuss these expectations with your children. We look forward to continuing this Timberwolf tradition and we are optimistic students will make positive choices regarding these activities and the opportunity to express themselves this Halloween. Cedar Heights Educational Team

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in exercising or atplay young people on school campus. Nick of Time Foundation, in partnership with the UW Center for Sports Cardiology, conducts EKG youth heart screenings for adolescents and young adults ages 12-24. Hosted by Kent School District for all district students ages 12-24 Wednesday, November 6, 2024 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Kent Meridian High School Nick of Time Foundation is providing the EKG Youth Heart Screening at no cost or obligation. However, to help defer screening costs, and enable future community screening events, there is a suggested donation of $25. Donations are tax deductible and can be made at the time of registration, by cash or check to the address below, or online at www.nickoftimefoundation.org/donate/

Tickets are on sale now for the Fall Social! Tickets are on sale through October 24th. No tickets will be sold the day of the event. Fall Social is Friday, November 25th, 3-5pm

CHMS first season sports are wrapping up. 2nd season sports includes: Boys Basketball & Gymnastics Season 2 Sports Pre-season Meeting: Thursday October 24th in auxiliary gym. Girls Gymnastics begins, Monday, October 28th Boys Basketball begins, Monday, November 4th ?: Contact Christopher.Arrington@kent.k12.wa.us

Join us for our first Community Connect! Next Tuesday, October 22, you are invited to chat with Superintendent Vela at Kent Laboratory Academy from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/KSDCommunityConnect for more information.

Reminder: It's time to check your mailbox! Ballots have been sent out, so keep an eye out for yours, and remember to vote by November 5.

The Kent School District School Board Special Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.

The Kent School District School Board Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.

October 25th - Picture Retake Day! Please send unwanted photo packets with your student, so they may return them to the photographer. Any student who has not had their school photo taken will need to have their photo taken on this day as well.

We are looking forward to our first after school Social, October 25th, 3-5pm.

What's new this week at Cedar Heights? Check out the student announcements, for students, by students. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGQlHIaI1o/sAZfXuUnavfW-e6EPX76sA/view?utm_content=DAGQlHIaI1o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Next week is our CHMS Fall Spirit Week and Friday Pep Assembly! Join in the fun!

A KSD Reminder: Our final Levy Listening Session is on Tuesday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join us in person at the KSD Board Room or virtually via Zoom. For direct links, visit: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/events?id=32699665. We hope to see you there!

"The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childood," an exclusive ParentEd talk by renowned author Jonathan Haidt is coming on October 15th at noon. Use this link to register for free: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ.

Reminder: No school on Friday, October 11 for Teacher Workshop Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers and students for their hard work during the first six weeks of school. Your dedication truly makes a difference!

Entries are now being accepted for the National PTA reflections contest. Students in grades 6-8th in six different areas of art. This years theme is "Accepting Imperfection". Categories include: - visual arts - photography - literature - dance choreography - music composition - film Snip the QR code for more information

The replacement Capital Projects & Technology levy includes funding for 11 software subscriptions used by students in all schools. Learn more about the levy at www.KSDLEVY.org

CHMS October Newsletter is here! Follow the link to view: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/hh4Rn3gcdCiLcAIZ?ref=Link

It’s painful to face, but we can’t change it until we do: We are raising the “anxious generation.” Over the last decade, mental health problems are soaring among youth. Join ParentMap and Kent School District for an eye-opening virtual Q&A with renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.” In this live ParentEd Talk, Haidt will explore the factors contributing to this epidemic and what we can do to change it. It’s time to unplug and reclaim childhood. Sign up for free using this link: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ