Today's Bengal Spotlight Featured Department is Mr. Kelly's PAWS! If Mr. Kelly’s PAWS class isn’t outside on any given morning, then they are probably hanging out inside solving world peace. They are an eclectic group of incredible students. Some of them have had to “endure” their three years of middle school with Mr. Kelly as the PAWS teacher, but they’re confident it won’t affect them too negatively in the long run (therapy bills notwithstanding).
While the physical demands of PAWS challenges may appear daunting, their mental game is par excellence. There are Spoons and Uno state and national champions in this class. Challenging the group to a card game would be done at your own risk.
Every Thursday, Ms. Brown engages her students in a hands-on cooking lesson. This not only allows them to acquire an important life skill but also enables them to prepare a wonderful group meal. It's inspiring to witness their hard work come to life, and the delicious smells wafting through the halls each Thursday are simply amazing!
Good Luck in Concordia Lady Bengals!!
PEP Meeting coming soon...
Today, we are excited to announce our "Like a Champion" Call of the Day, which goes to Jacob Rieger! Last week, Jacob took the initiative to support a fellow percussionist in improving their skills during individual practice. Mrs. Thrasher and Mr. Eyermann are incredibly proud of his leadership and dedication. Keep up the fantastic work, Jacob!
Join us this evening at 7 PM in the CCCHS Auditorium to witness the incredible talent of our Bengal Band during the Fall Band Concert. We hope to see you there!
Wishing our Lady Bengals the best of luck at home today! Please note that there has been a change to the start time—tip-off will be at 4 PM. The 8th Grade team will be playing in the CCCMS Gym, while the 7th Grade team will compete in the District Gym.
Today's "Like a Champion" Call of the Day goes to Ryder Smith! Ryder is a prominent leader in the band. Last week, he dedicated time during individual practice to assist his fellow section members. Mrs. Thrasher and Mr. Eyermann are extremely proud of his efforts! Keep up the fantastic leadership, Ryder!
Today, we are shining the Bengal Spotlight on our Substitute Educators! We are incredibly grateful for this wonderful team of substitutes. Their support is essential to our daily operations, and we truly appreciate all that they do for us!
We hope to see you at the next edition of Mr. Nelson's Coffee Talk this Friday at Happy Hippie!
Mr. Walsh's 6th grade science classes investigated the property of liquids to dissolve solids as it related to the movement of water over the Earth’s surface. First, they carried out an experiment that helped them develop an understanding of how solids dissolve into water. They then applied what they learned to explain how the natural world is affected by the physical properties of water.
We are pleased to announce that our "Like a Champion" Pillar of Leadership award this week is being presented to Tasha Siemers! Tasha embodies many of the principles outlined in the seven habits, but one that particularly shines is Habit 6: Synergize, which emphasizes creativity, cooperation, diversity, and humility. Her creative approach in the library motivates students to engage with reading, and she consistently goes above and beyond her job responsibilities to support others. Tasha's warm smile and availability for both students and staff make her an invaluable presence in our school. We are incredibly fortunate to have her in our building!
Today our "Like a Champion" Call of the Day is Brogan Pigorsch! Last week Mrs. Thrasher and Mr. Eyermann had individual practice time and Brogan walked around his section and helped others succeed! What a great Leader!!!
Congratulations in our Home Tournament Lady Bengals! First place finish! 8th grade A Team
Today in Mrs. McDonalds FACS class got to cook today. 7th graders made homemade pizza, 6th graders made no bake cookies, and 8th graders made pasta with red sauce or Alfredo.
Best of luck Bengal Athletes tomorrow morning, Saturday, November 16th! We encourage everyone to come out, support, and enjoy some basketball as our 8th-grade girls compete in their HOME tournament! For our boys wrestling team, please note that departure is scheduled for 7:00 AM for the Concordia Invitational Boys Wrestling Tournament, which includes both J.V. and Varsity divisions. Six teams will be participating: Concordia, Clay Center, Marysville, Salina South, Nemaha Central, and Manhattan Anthony. The tournament will follow a J.V. and Varsity format using two mats, with weight classes assigned to each mat throughout the day in a Round Robin setup. Please be aware that J.V. brackets may be combined if necessary. The event will take place at Concordia Jr./Sr. High School, located at 436 W. 10th Street. Good luck, Bengals! Let's show our spirit and support our teams!
Today, we are excited to recognize two outstanding seventh-grade students with our "Like a Champion" Call of the Day! Azure Meireis and Kennedy Shannon have shown remarkable kindness and support towards a fellow student with exceptionalities. They work collaboratively as a team, ensuring that this student feels included and valued. By seeking common interests and fostering friendships, they create a welcoming environment at their table. Mrs. Stewart truly appreciates witnessing their compassionate actions! We are proud to call them Bengals!
Today's Bengal Spotlight Featured Department is the Science Department. The Science team has been using a curriculum specifically addressing the Next Generation Science Standards. The new curriculum includes labs, hands-on discovery, and small group investigations. It has been great and has had many benefits for our students. We are extremely grateful to have such an amazing group of science teachers! Below is a peek into the world of our Science Crew:
Jason Walsh is in his second year teaching Science at CCCMS. Before teaching in this district, he taught 6th grade Special Education Math and Language Arts at Fort Riley Middle School. He grew up near Albuquerque, New Mexico and joined the Army after high school.
Greg Kalivoda is a CCCHS graduate ‘Class of 1981’. He has been teaching 35 years. Teaching Physical Education and Science, in Goddard, Paola, and Clay Center since 2000. His wife of 23 years is Shannon Kalivoda (Miltonvale HS-1988), and sons William (M.S. ESU), Garett (Cpl. USMC), and Hayden (Senior CCCHS) make their home in Miltonvale, KS. He enjoys hunting, shooting, and fishing year-round, as well as spending time with his wife, boys, and brothers. Summers are spent working with his hands remodeling his home and cabin, gardening/canning, and traveling with his family. He bleeds Yankee Blue, K-State Purple (Class of 1985), and Tiger Wrestling!
Craig Rickley is a proud 1983 CCCHS graduate and is in his 27th year teaching science at CCCMS. He enjoys traveling with his wife Dana, visiting his sons Brett and Thomas and their families, playing golf, and rooting on the K-State Wildcats, Kansas City Royals, and Las Vegas Raiders. He has previously coached volleyball, football, cross country, and basketball at the middle school. He is an assistant wrestling coach at CCCHS, head boys’ wrestling coach and assistant girls’ wrestling coach at CCCMS.
Socks for Seniors
Good Luck today Lady Bengals!
