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Middle School 101

We were so excited to host Middle School 101—an evening designed to help our CKMS sixth-grade families and students transition smoothly into middle school with confidence! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun and informative night of connection and learning. If you were unable to attend, you can view the slideshow and event information below.

Four Breakout Sessions

  • Organization: Helping your child build routines to manage time, materials, and responsibilities independently.

ORGANIZATION

  • Healthy Habits and Sleep: Encouraging balanced nutrition, regular activity, and consistent sleep to support growth and learning.

HEALTHY HABITS

  • Navigating the Digital Age: A conversation around guiding your child toward safe, balanced, and responsible use of technology.

NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL AGE 

  • Study Skills: Supporting your child in developing strategies to strengthen focus and confidence in schoolwork.

STUDY SKILLS

 
🎯  Why We Hosted This Event
This event supports our Strategic Plan focus on Effective Transitions and Vertical Alignment. Strong transitions at key stages—like moving from elementary to middle school—help students feel prepared, supported, and ready to thrive in their next phase of learning.

Resources

Here are some helpful parent resources — Schoology, Skyward, and organization tools for your Hawk:

Our team that planned the resourceful event.​

 

Pictures from the Event

A group of people are seated at tables in a library or study area, surrounded by bookshelves and studying or working together.
Three women wearing name badges and casual attire are standing in what appears to be an office or school setting, with a sign on the wall indicating a %22No Cell Phone%22 policy.
The image shows a classroom setting with desks, chairs, and a backpack on one of the desks.
A group of people, likely students, are gathered around a table in what appears to be a library or study area, with bookshelves lining the walls in the background.
A group of people, some seated around a table and others standing, in a room filled with bookshelves and decorative items.
The image shows three people sitting around a table in a library or study area, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.
A classroom setting with a teacher standing in front of a group of students seated at desks, with various educational materials and decorations visible in the background.
A classroom setting with students and teachers engaged in various activities, surrounded by colorful walls, desks, and educational materials.
The image depicts a classroom setting with students seated at desks, engaged in various activities. The background features colorful posters, whiteboards, and other educational materials, creating a vibrant and stimulating learning environment.
A woman is standing in front of a classroom, presenting information about planners and checklists on a projection screen behind her.
A classroom setting with students seated at desks, a teacher standing at the front of the room, and various educational materials and displays visible on the walls.
The image shows a table with a weekly planner and some papers on it, surrounded by burgundy-colored chairs.
A person is standing in a hallway with red lockers, examining a table with various items on it.
Two women are standing in a school hallway, with red lockers visible in the background.
The image shows a group of people, including a woman in a gray sweater, interacting in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting, with various posters and materials visible in the background.
A group of people, mostly women, standing together in a school hallway with red lockers in the background.
A group of young people, mostly women, standing in a school hallway in front of red lockers.