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MAY/JUNE 2010 Crestwood Middle School Dr. Andrew J. Hill, Principal Miss Janet M. Zimmerman, Principal of Curriculum Dr. Andrew Hill Principal Dear Crestwood Middle School Community, Another action packed year at CMS has come to an end. As you will see in this newsletter, there was a lot of activity and learning going on the last month of school. I am continually impressed and ex- tremely proud of the accomplishments of our students and of the many exciting ways that our teachers use to reach the students. The end of this school year brings about many mixed emotions for me personally. As many of you know, I have been offered and accepted the opportunity to be the next Superintendent of Schools in the Waterloo Local School District. This is an opportunity that I am extremely excited about but one that comes at a hefty price, leaving CMS and the Crestwood community that I have come to love. I cannot thank you enough for allowing me the chance to work with your son/daughter(s) and with you. I feel that I have learned so much about education and myself during my time in Crestwood and I will forever be thankful for the opportunity that I have had to work here. I thank Mr. Iacano and the Crestwood Board of Education for having the confidence in me to give me this great opportunity. I will truly miss working with your children and you. I feel very confident that Mrs. Julie Schmidt, currently an 8th grade social studies teacher at CMS, will do an excellent job as the new principal at CMS. I am certain that she will not only uphold the strong traditions of CMS but that she will take CMS to new, unknown heights. CMS and your chil- dren are in good hands. Finally, thank you for your continued support of CMS throughout this school year. We could not accomplish the things we have without your strong support of our school. May your summer be safe and relaxing. Andy Hill Miss Janet Zimmerman, Principal of Curriculum My Dear Friends, Thank you for all of the beautiful memories that you and your families have created for me. I began my teaching career in August, 1973 at St. Michael’s in Independence, It happened to be the same grade school that I had attended for eight years. After deciding to move to this area in 1985, I began teaching at St. Joe’s in Mantua. The fall of 1985 brought me to Crestwood Middle School. During my twenty-five year tenure at Crestwood, I have worn many hats. It has been a pleas- ure to serve you and your children. I have found the district to be a very caring, compassionate Christian community. I have never wanted to leave because I have felt at “home.” The relationships I have developed will certainly not disappear when I leave my professional Crestwood career. I plan on staying in the area. I am sure our paths will continue to cross. The blank pages in the next chapter of my life will not remain blank for long. Who would have guessed I would try my hand at rock climb- ing? Thanks to the opportunity to chaperone the seventh and eighth grade physical education field trip to Kent State Recreation facility, I had the opportunity to see how high I could climb. I didn’t reach the top. But, I am very proud that this fifty- nine year old, first of all tried and second, reached half way not once but twice. Who knows what else I will try? I have always wanted to sky dive or at least ride in a hot air balloon. Thank you again for everything. I wish you and your families only the very best. May your children continue to reach for the stars. Remember Always: You are Special, You are Needed, You are Loved. Peace-Happiness-Always Jan Zimmerman RETIREE CLIMBS TO NEW HEIGHTS! Congratulations! Dr. Andrew J. Hill, Principal Miss Janet M. Zimmerman, Principal of Curriculum Page 2 Lynne Morrison John Vanags School Counselor Athletic Director Dear Parent/Guardian(s), CMS Sports in Review Summer is finally upon us and with that the 8th Cheerleading - A great second year! The girls participated graders have said their final goodbyes before moving to the in the Windham Cheer Competition and placed first. high school. We wish them all a fond farewell as they ven- ture off into a world of different and exciting opportunities. Cross Country - The girls took first place in the Metro Divi- The 8th graders had an opportunity to tour the high school sion and the boys took 2nd place. and meet with teachers to help ease their anxiety about this huge transition. 7th Grade Football - Undefeated 7-0 with five shut outs. A great season! 8th Grade Football - A 4-3 record with consistent improve- I want to say a special thank you to the 8th grade students who led the incoming 6th grade class around for a ment. tour of CMS. The feedback from the kids was overwhelm- 7th Grade Volleyball - Undefeated 19-0, a stellar season— ing positive. All of the students did a fantastic job. 1st in the PTC 8th Grade Volleyball - Another great season placing 2nd in As summer approaches, please keep in mind the the PTC. value of continuing to reinforce the skills the students 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball - A hard working group of girls have developed this school year. It is a great time for them to set goals for themselves and a chance to do all those that were always improving. interesting things you just couldn’t find time for during the 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball - Small in numbers, big in school year. There are many opportunities to reinforce aca- heart. Ready for Freshman Basketball. demic and social skills the kids are developing. Consider taking time to have your student read a good book, play 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball - Good fundamental group some educational activities on the computer, or take ad- looking to jell together. vantage of the metro parks, just to name a few. 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball - Enthusiastic group, tall and ready to move to the high school. No matter what you decide to do this summer, 7th/8th Wrestling - Much improved—won many tourna- pick activities that you and your student will enjoy and ments, also improvement in numbers. continue. These kids grow up fast so take time to enjoy the time you have together. 7th/8th Track - 60 plus strong and a very hardworking group of athletes. I look forward to seeing everyone in August and to Intramurals - good number of athletes for basketball and a fresh start. I hope everyone has a fantastic summer volleyball. Enjoyed working together, learning the fundamen- break!! tals. Lynne Morrison Next year CMS will have a first year soccer team! Have an action packed summer! John Vanags, A.D. Dr. Andrew J. Hill, Principal Miss Janet M. Zimmerman, Principal of Curriculum Page 3 CONCERTS AND OMEA LARGE BAND CONTEST The 7th and 8th Grade CMS Bands and the CMS Jazz Band pre- sented their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 20, 2010, in the CMS gym. Parents and friends who attended the concert remarked about the excel- lent performance. The 8th grade awards were presented at the end of the concert. The Dan Meeker Awards were presented to Jenna Morgenstern, Danielle Mag- yarics, and Jacob Lovick. The Instrumentalist Magazine provides the Directors Award to be given to junior high students who demonstrate the highest degree of musicianship in performance. The recipients of the 2009 Directors Award were: Morgan Engelhart, Michael Fletcher, Amanda Fosnight, and Zachary Strenk. Ten students received an Honorable Mention to the Directors Award. CMS Bands participated in OMEA District 6 Large Group Adjudi- cated Festival on May 14, 2010. Our 7th and 8th Grade Bands performed before a panel of three adjudicators for evaluation of their performance. CMS Bands worked very hard learning and perfecting the elements of superior performance and were well prepared. Both the CMS 7th Grade, participating in class C, and the CMS 8th Grade Bands, participating in class A ,received straight Superior ratings from the panel of adjudicators. Crestwood was the only school that had two bands receive the distinction of superior ratings from every adjudicator. There is a long tradition of excellence in instrumental band at CMS. Mrs. Ju- dith Guegold is the director of the 7th and 8th Grade Bands. Mrs. Debra Wiandt directs the CMS Jazz Band with assistance by Mrs. Guegold. The 5th and 6th Grade Bands presented a Spring Concert in the CMS gym on May 27, 2010. The performance also featured the CMS Jazz Band. Parents and other members of the large audience were amazed at the great progress of all students since the January concert. Mrs. Debbie Wiandt directs these three ensembles and is assisted by Mrs. Guegold and Mrs. Fergu- son. On June 2, 2010, the 7th Grade Band performed two concerts at CPS. The 8th Grade Band performed for the students at CIS on June 1, 2010. These performances at CIS are excellent opportunities to encourage 5th Grade Band members and to recruit those 4th graders who are thinking about joining the band program next year. These concerts also fulfill several academic stan- dards for both the 7th & 8th grade performers and the students in the audi- ence. The 12th annual CMS Summer Band Camp was held June 7-11, 2010 at CMS, culminating with an outdoor pops concert at 7:00 P.M.