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Principal's Welcome

Welcome to our newly designed and updated web site. We hope the information provided here gives you a small taste of what Crenshaw Middle School is all about.  Crenshaw Middle School has always enjoyed an excellent reputation in our community and throughout the state of Ohio since it opened in 1972.  In spite of the many changes we have faced recently, I feel very strongly that we have not compromised in the slightest our emphasis on academics and high standards with regard to discipline and behavior.  In addition, this year we have put in place a school wide plan which emphasizes technology, first rate lesson design, and a school motto "BRAVO", which stands for _B_uilding _R_elationships through _A_ctions which _V_alue _O_thers.  Our three teaching teams meet regularly to plan/provide quality instruction and meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of our students and their families.  Our exploratory programs (Art, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Physical Education, and Interscholastic Athletics) provide ample opportunity for our students to excel beyond the realm of "book learning".  And, we continue to offer a wide variety of after school programs essentially free of charge for our students.  I extend to you all an invitation to come into our building, visit, and get a chance to see first hand what Crenshaw Middle School is all about.  Feel free to contact me at any time either by phone (330-454-7717) or by email (rehfus_e@ccsdistrict.org).  Thank you for taking the time to browse our website.

Ed Rehfus, Principal
Crenshaw Middle School

Motivating Readers

Looking for some ways to motivate your child to read? 1. Let them see you reading for pleasure! Turn off the TV and read together! Carry a book or magazine with you. 2. Let them hear you talk about reading! If you've read something good, talk about it with your child. Ask your child about what they are reading. 3. Help your child choose good books! Visit the library and browse for what catches your eye!

 

 

Crenshaw Reading Challenge 4: Fiction or Non-Fiction?

Summer Challenge #3: Fiction or Non-Fiction? What do you prefer reading? Why?
Most of us think of reading as part of English or Language Arts class, but there are a lot of great Non-Fiction reading possibilities! In fact, many students have subject area interests or extra-curricular pursuits that make great topics when visiting the library or bookstore for a new read! Some non-fiction topics can also cross over into fiction as there are many fictional stories set in real historical periods that help the

7th Grade Reading Challenge 3: Books to Movies

For reading Challenge 3, think about a movie that you've seen that is based on a book. Read (or reread) the book and then view the movie. What parts of the book translated well to the movie? What parts were different from how you imagined? Was the plot faithful to the book? Why do you think certain changes were made? Discuss whatever intrigues you about the movie and book relationship. Oftentimes, movies totally reinterpret a book using only the characters from the book and then writing a totally new plot (like the newest "Alice in Wonderland"), yet the movie works.

Movies based on books or short stories

Still looking for a great summer read? Check out Amazon.com's recommendations for popular book choices!

Click on the arrows on the top of the page for some of summer's big releases for tweens and teens.

Check out book series that are big hits or paranormal series if you are an "Eclipse" fan. 

Explore the side bar for Award winners like Newbery Medals and Printz Awards as well as popular characters or authors.

Summer Reading Suggestions from Amazon.com

 

  

7th Grade Summer Reading Challenge: Picking a book

Is your child having trouble picking a book for summer reading? Here are 6 ways to try selecting a book for your child. While the examples are geared at elementary students, these six selection options work great for any age!

 

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Reading Challenge 2: What is your best reading memory?

Reading Challenge 2: What is your or your child's best reading memory? Was it a book that couldn't be put down? A childhood book reread a million times? A tough story you feel proud you finished? A novel you read with a teacher or class in school? Please email us your or your child's best reading memory. Your child will receive extra bonus points on his or her bookmark for sharing!

 

 

 

Summer Reading Challenge cMail #1: 3 Tips for Reading Progress Over the Summer

Read about our Summer Reading Challenge for 7th graders as well as 3 easy tips from Scholastic for maintaining your child's reading skill over the summer in our special Reading cMail!!

 

 

Stark County District Library Summer Reading Programs

SCDL offers many exciting summer reading programs. The different branches offer different programs, so consider visiting your local library this summer! Here is the Madge Youtz branch's Summer Program, since it is the branch closest to Crenshaw MS.

Remember, you can earn points in the Crenshaw 7th grade reading contest for participation in ANY SCDL summer reading activity. Be sure to have the librarian sign your bookmark or a piece of paper to verify your participation!

 

 

Parent Survey: Climate and Connectedness. Please complete by May 28th.

Please print and complete the following multiple choice survey (Page 1 Page 2) to provide feedback to us concerning our school's atmosphere.

Thank you.

 

 

CMS' D.C. Trip

Watch this short video of the CMS trip to Washington D.C. Please be patient as it takes a few minutes for the video to load.