7th grade boys started a Knock Out tournament today while stuck inside for activity time!
Listening to Jaime Casap speak, the Chief Educational Officer at Google. Great quote from him, “We need to keep teaching problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, the ability to learn, and creativity. I hate it though when these are called “soft skills.” They are not soft skills, they are essential skills.”
On behalf of Sterling Public Schools, I want to thank all our Veterans for your bravery and sacrifice. You are truly heroes!
Wrestling Registration is now open! Practice will start December 2 after school in the multipurpose area of the Athletic Center make sure physicals have been turned into the office. Athletes cannot practice without a physical within the last 395 days. Register at https://il.8to18.com/ChallandMS/
Great job at the CMS choir concert to both students & staff! Beautiful performance!
Sterling Public Schools will all have a 1/2 day on Friday, November 15 as the Sterling Volleyball Team competes at State. The YMCA will provide free childcare to any K-5th grade student. Details to come! Congrats, girls!
Advisory getting creative #GoWarriors #DerrerAdvisory #cantwaittoseethefinishedproduct
CMS October G.O.A.T. Award Winner Interview:
Meet Mrs. Derrer
1. Do you think you deserve the GOAT award? I’m not sure how to answer that, there are so many awesome teachers in this school!
2. When did you start teaching? I started 19 years ago.
3. What was your favorite subject in school? Math. But it wasn’t my easiest subject!
4. Why did you become a teacher? I love kids and helping people, and especially love helping them learn.
5. What do you miss about being in school? When I got to talk to my friends. If you don’t believe me, ask Mrs. Goff!
6. What is your favorite math problem? Any algebra problem.
7. Do you do any hobbies? I do quite a few! My favorite is ceramics. I also coach softball, volleyball, and basketball.
8. What is the best thing about being a teacher? To give students the confidence they have inside of them.
9. When did you start thinking you wanted to be a teacher? In 8th grade.
10. What is your favorite student story? A student that I don’t think likes math, or school in general, writes me a letter saying they liked my class a couple years down the road.
11. Tell us about your family. I have three children. Mylanah, who goes to IMSA, Landon, who loves sports, and Ellah, she loves to write stories and sew. My husband Ryan builds houses and has his own business. We have been married for 15 years!
12. What is a fun fact not many people know about you? I graduated school a year early. I started kindergarten at 4 and graduated at 17.
Derrer’s advisory doing community service. Thank you for helping winterize the community flower garden :) #DerrerAdvisory #GoWarriors
Derrer’s advisory doing community service. Thank you for helping winterize the community flower garden :) #DerrerAdvisory #GoWarriors
Ss working on a growth mindset. Love the hard work they put in 1st quarter #DerrerAlgebra #GoWarriors
Past Ss bringing flowers to make my day❤️Thanks Evan Adami and Behrz Bloomz
Attention DC Parents/Travelers: Buffalo Wild Wings sign up schedule has been posted to our Facebook page, Skyward, and Group Me App...if you have time and are willing to hand out tickets to customers Wed. evening, please add your family's name to the sign up sheet. Thank You!
Buffalo Wild Wings is hosting a fundraising night for Challand Middle School's Washington DC trip on Wednesday, October 23rd. You may eat in at the restaurant anytime between 11am-12am. You MUST use an Admit One Coupon in order for the proceeds to go to our fundraising efforts.
Check out Mrs. Derrer's Weekly Newsletter
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LAST DAY for the book fair is Friday October 11th!
Are you interested in subbing for Sterling Public Schools? We are in need of subs for teachers and teacher assistants. If interested, call 815-626-5050.
CMS Cross Country & 8th Grade Band students participated in the Fiesta Days Parade! Proud to CMS Warrior!
Congratulations CMS 7th grade Gold Volleyball team for earning 1st place in this weekend tournament!
SPS is Hiring! We are looking for a full-time special education teacher, a bilingual teaching assistant (Spanish), a preschool teaching assistant, and substitute teachers, assistants, and custodians. Please contact Dr. Sara Dail at sdail@sps5.org or call 815-626-5050.