Updated (August 28!) - Zoom Orientation & CMS Back To School Information

Updated (August 28!) - Zoom Orientation & CMS Back To School Information

Carmichael Middle School  
Road Back To School  &
Online Continuous Learning 2.0 Information

Welcome Back!  We are excited to connect with you and your students as we start the school year in an unprecedented and challenging time for us all.

We Have Added a 3rd Live Zoom Orientation Monday, August 31 @ 3:30pm!

If you missed our Live Zoom Orientations on August 26 & 27, we will be hosting another Zoom Orientation Monday, August 31 from 3:30-4:30 pm.  Connect with us through the Zoom link below; however, please use one login per family as space will be limited.

CMS Live Orientation Monday, August 31 Zoom Link
https://rsd400.zoom.us/j/94980562157

Or join by phone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
        US: +1 253 215 8782  or +1 408 638 0968  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 876 9923  or +1 301 715 8592
    Webinar ID: 949 8056 2157
    International numbers available: https://rsd400.zoom.us/u/abJN9YMA7B

You can also view information shared during our Orientations by checking out our "2020-2021 Fall Online Orientation" slide show. 

As you probably know; The Richland School District will begin the 2020-21 school year in a fully online format upon the recommendation of local public health authorities.

Please check out the RSD Continuous Learning 2.0 plan for more details about how online school will function to start the year.

Important Dates for CMS 

  • 1st Day of School -  September 1

  • Live 6th Grade & New Student Zoom Orientation -  August 26 6:00-7:00 pm
    Agendas and Zoom Meeting Links will be posted on our website soon!

  • Live 7th & 8th Grade Zoom  Orientation - August 27 6:00-7:00 pm
    Agendas and Zoom Meeting Links will be posted on our website soon!

  • ADDED! Live Zoom Orientation Monday, August 31 3:30-4:30pm!

  • Textbook and School Supply Pick Up - August 28 and 31
    Drive through CMS Bus Loop to get your textbooks and supplies between​​​​​​

                     8:00 am - 10:00 am
                     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm OR
                     
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Before School Starts Be Sure That. . .  

  1. You have registered your student's Chromebook and that it is charged and working!

    • Chromebook registration is now open online through Family ID!  take a moment to fill out the online forms and register your student's Chromebooks.

    • If your student does not have a Chromebook, please contact our CMS Librarian Kathy Anderson at Kathy.Anderson@rsd.edu to arrange a time to pick one up at CMS.

    • If your Chromebook is not working or needs a charger, please contact RDS’s IT Department at ChromebookHelp@rsd.edu or at 967-6162.

    • Chromebook Insurance will be available through our district  Family ID registration!  Check out the district's Chromebook Coverage Policies for more detailed information on Chromebook Insurance costs and coverages.

  2. Your student can login to their Chromebook with their district username and password. If they cannot, contact your counselor or assistant principal for help!

  3. Your student can access their Launchpad homepage which has icons for their important learning platforms they will be using this year.  Our Core 4 Learning Platforms include  

    • CANVAS - Students will access assignments, online learning resources, and submit work

    • PowerSchool - For attendance and quarter/semester grades

    • Outlook Email - Email will be a critical communication tool for students this year!

    • Zoom - For live, virtual classes!

Student Class Schedules!

Student schedules have been mailed home as part of a Parent Newsletter with other information and details about the start of the school year.  Be on the lookout for them soon!

Right now, parent and student PowerSchool accounts are disabled until schedules are finalized.  On August 26, students and parents should be able view their schedules online through the PowerSchool icon on their Launchpad and PowerSchool app!  Have them login to their Chromebooks and Launchpad home screen then . . .

  1. click on the PowerSchool icon 
  2. make sure the “Term” at the top of the screen is set for 2020-21 school year
  3. then click on the ‘Schedule’ tab on the left hand side of the screen!

Student Daily and Weekly Online Learning Schedules are available to view now! 

Check out our  CMS Weekly Online Schedule - Fall 2020 for more details about

1. What a student's online school day should look like

2. Our daily and weekly schedules of Live Zoom Classes!

Our Office Is Now Open!

Carmichael’s staff is back and ready to answer your questions and help you prepare to start this school year right. Feel free to contact our office during office hours, 8:00 am-3:00 pm Monday through Friday at 967-6425 or via email. 

Lead Principal Brian Stadelman                                         Brian.Stadelman@rsd.edu

Assistant Principal (A-L) Mitch Davis                                Mitch.Davis@rsd.edu

Assistant Principal (M-Z) Amy Salinas                               Amy.Salinas@rsd.edu

Counselor (Last A-L) Nina Harrison                                   Nina.Harrison@rsd.edu

Counselor (Last M-Z) Ronelle Gall                                     Ronelle.Gall@rsd.edu

Lead Secretary Debbie Lanphere                                       Debbbie.Lanphere@rsd.edu

Attendance Secretary Shawnee Cataldo                           Shawnee.Cataldo@rsd.edu

Bookkeeper Kim Rizzo                                                        Kimberly.Rizzo@rsd.edu

Library/Chromebooks Kathy Anderson                             Kathy.Anderson@rsd.edu

Co-Athletic Director Dave Filipy                                         David.Filipy@rsd.edu

Co-Athletic Director Rachel Halley                                    Rachel.Halley@rsd.edu

Be sure and check the ‘News & Events’ section on our website homepage found at carmichael.rsd.edu, our Carmichael Facebook Page, and SchoolMessenger emails and phone calls  for updated information as we approach the start of the school year!