Principal's Notes

Hello CMS Parent/Guardian Community,

Here is some information for the week.

 How to Translate the Parent Bulletin

At the top of this page, you’ll see two dialogue bubbles. Click on them, and a list will appear where you can select your preferred language for the bulletin.

En la parte superior de esta página verás dos globos de diálogo. Haz clic en ellos y aparecerá una lista en la que podrás seleccionar el idioma que prefieras para el boletín.

Message from Principal

Dear CMS Families,

We hope this message finds you well! As we kick off the month of May, we wanted to share a few important updates with you.

This week, we are beginning our California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing window, starting with the California Spanish Assessment (CSA). Only students enrolled in Spanish language courses will take the CSA, and they will complete the assessment during their regularly scheduled Spanish classes.
The CSA is an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their growth and skills in Spanish language development over the course of the year.

In addition to testing, we will also be sending home student progress reports and NWEA reports this week. Progress reports provide a snapshot of your student's academic progress so far this trimester. While the NWEA reports provide you with progress for the year in English, Math, and Spanish and are an indicator of how students may perform on the CAASPP.  To learn more about the NWEA assessments and how they support student learning, we encourage you to visit the NWEA Family Toolkit.

As always, your support makes a big difference! Please help your students do their best by encouraging a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving to school on time each day.

Thank you for partnering with us to help every student succeed!

Open House 

We're thrilled to share an update about Open House! To ensure everyone can fully participate, Mr. Mendoza has rescheduled our choir, band and orchestra performances at various times during Open House. Now, every family can explore classrooms, while still having the opportunity to watch their students perform live. So please join us on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00pm.

8th Grade Promotion Gown Orders

🎓 Friendly Reminder: Promotion Gown Orders Due Soon! 🎓

Just a friendly nudge that the deadline to order your promotion gown is fast approaching! You should have received your order form already.

Remember, gowns are $25 each (cash only, please – no checks), and your completed order form along with payment is due by Friday, May 2nd. Please bring everything to the front office.

Your gowns will be ready for pick-up on Friday, June 6th, so you'll be all set for your big day!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your gown ready for the promotion ceremony. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the front office.

Last Day of School: Minimum Day

Please note that CMS will be on a minimum-day schedule for the last day of school on Thursday, June 12th, 2025. Please ensure that your student is picked up earlier that day. Students who ride the bus will be taken back to their designated drop-off spots.

If you have an 8th-grade student, please refer to the schedule below:

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

8^th-grade schedule

9:30 am: Students arrive/line up by section

10:00 am Ceremony Dress Rehearsal

11:00 am: Final Announcements

11:30 am: Lunch

12:00 pm: Students return to Gym/Gates Open

12:30 pm: Ceremony Begins

1:30 pm: Ceremony Ends. Students report back to the gym to pick up diplomas.

AVID Corner

On Friday, April 25th, the CMS AVID program put on our second annual CMS Career Day for 7th and 8th grade students.  Students who attended the Career Fair had the opportunity to speak with a Pediatrician, a lawyer, a transportation planner, a journalist, and more! They met with a plumber and got to hold a giant plumbing wrench, they worked out with a fitness instructor, looked over maps with a transportation planner, and more! The CMS Career Day aligns with AVID’s commitment to providing students with Opportunity Knowledge–information about what is possible for their future if they study hard and follow through on their goals.

This is the last week to submit applications for next year’s AVID classes at CMS. If your student is interested in applying, encourage them to turn in their applications and get a teacher recommendation before Friday, May 2nd.

Applications can be found at http://bit.ly/43BGX6I

The required teacher recommendation can be found at https://bit.ly/4ccRffI

📣 Reminder: AVID 7 & 8 Recruitment is Underway! 📣

Just a friendly nudge about the important dates for AVID 7 & 8 recruitment:

• Application Window: Opens Thursday, April 3rd and closes on Friday, May 2nd. Make sure to get those applications in on time!
• Teacher Recommendations: The deadline for teacher recommendations is also Friday, May 2nd. Kindly remind your recommending teachers.
• AVID Interviews: The date for AVID interviews is To Be Determined (TBD). Stay tuned for updates!
• Status Letters and Wrap Up: You can expect to receive status letters and for the recruitment process to wrap up between Monday, May 12th and Friday, May 16th.

Important Note for Current 7th Grade AVID Students: You do not need to reapply for the 8th grade AVID class. You're all set!

• Online AVID Application: http://bit.ly/43BGX6I

• Online Teacher Recommendation: https://bit.ly/4ccRffI

Please feel free to instruct students to email Mr. Brown (brian.brown@sesd.org) OR stop by Room 14 if they have any questions or concerns.

Summer School is here!

Unlock a summer of learning and fun! Registration is now open for our exciting Summer School program. Join us from June 30th to July 25th (no school July 4th) for engaging classes and activities. Sessions run from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch provided FREE of charge. Plus, transportation is available!

Desayuno y almuerzo disponible. Gratis. ¡Transporte disponible!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Register today!

Summer School Registration Form

Summer Peer Connections

Frequently Asked Questions about the program.

EOY Fieldtrip Eligibitliy

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Subject: Important Information Regarding End-of-Year Field Trip Eligibility

The third trimester began on Monday, March 10th. This is a timely reminder for students and families regarding the eligibility requirements for all end-of-year field trips.

To participate in their grade level's end-of-year field trip/activity, students must meet the following criteria:

• No Suspensions: Students must not receive any suspensions (classroom, in-school, or out-of-school) during the third trimester.
• Tardiness Limit: Students must have fewer than 60 tardies.
• Unexcused Absence Limit: Students must have fewer than 126 unexcused period absences. Please note that parent-excused absences are included in this count.
• Behavioral Expectations: School administration (Mr. Poo, Mr. Bradley, and Dr. Tarumoto) reserves the right to remove a student from the field trip if they exhibit unsafe behaviors.

For attendance-related questions, please contact:

• Dr. Vicky Tarumoto, Assistant Principal: [email address removed] or (408) 522-8247, extension 2002
• Micaela Lopez, Attendance and Registration: [email address removed] or (408) 522-8247, extension 2004

After-School Homework Center

Dear CMS Parents, we wanted to remind you about the CMS Homework Center, which is open four days a week (Monday - Thursday) from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This center provides a valuable opportunity for students to receive additional support with their assignments and address any academic challenges. We encourage you to remind your student to take advantage of this resource. Please be aware that the final day of operation for the Homework Center this school year will be Thursday, May 29th, 2025.

CNC News

• Tues., 4/29, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CMC Multipurpose is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin – inspired dance. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to your first lass to complete required forms. Youth ages 8-13 can participate with parent/guardian and youth ages 14-17 may participate with signed parent/guardian consent form. Donations of $3 welcome but not required.  No childcare and children may not wait in the facility.
• Wed., 4/30, 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. - Vaccination Clinic for Children (Ages 3-18) with MayView Clinic. Children can get their required vaccinations for school or childcare. Fees are based on sliding scale.  Walk-Ins no appointments are required, call 650-330-7400 or https://ravenswoodfhn.org/service/immunization-clinic/
• Thur., 5/1, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CMC Multipurpose. See above for details.
• Fri., 5/2, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  – FREE! Youth Drop-In Basketball @ CNC Gym - indoor youth drop-in basketball for middle and high school youth. Must have current school ID and signed parent consent form. Bring your own ball. Program will be canceled if no one shows after the first hour.
• Drop-In Fitness Room – Regular hours - Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. - get active with cardio machines (treadmill, bikes, ellipticals), strength training machines and free weights. Bring water, towel and wear athletic shoes. $1, Sunnyvale residents only. High school students with signed parent consent waiver. Middle school students are free, must attend with a paying parent/guardian.

• Mon., 4/28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group - Practice your English-speaking skills with other adults in a friendly group setting on Zoom. All levels are welcome and log in instructions will be emailed once registered. Register here; https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/13781709
• Mon., 4/28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Free! Know Your Rights Information Seminar - Learn current information about immigration and refugees’ rights at this seminar provided by SIREN. There will also be a Q&A session and other resources available. Location: Fremont Adult Education, 589 W. Fremont Ave.
• Thurs., 5/1, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Free Therapeutic Recreation Watercolor Painting Class – Join us for a fun and relaxing artistic journey with vibrant world of watercolor painting! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop your skills and confidence in the versatile medium. Location: Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr. Please come 10-15 minutes early to sign in and get settled, this class is designed for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/53ezFnsLad

• Fri., 5/2, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Inclusive Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground -English – Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to the Magical Bridge Playground Stage for Storytime at Fair Oaks Park, located at 540 N. Fair Oaks.
• Sat, 5/3, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – FREE! Hands on the Arts Festival– Celebrate its 40th year, the Hands on the Arts Festival is an all-day, hands-on children’s art festival. With selection of workshops, entertainment and food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  Location: Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive.
• Sat, 5/3, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra Performance – Celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a performance by the Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra. Location: Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave.
• Thurs. 5/15, 11:30 a.m.  to 4 p.m. – Happy Teeth Event for Youth - The Santa Clara County Public Health is hosting a FREE dental health event for ages 0-18, as well as foster youth ages 0-26. Here you will find free dental screening, 30 community booths for education and products and raffle prizes. It will be at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (Gate B: Fiesta building) 344 Tully Rd, San Jose.
• Attention -7th – 9th Graders – Apply to Dept. of Public Safety’s annual Youth Leadership Academy for Summer 2025. Free, one-week program, July 21 -25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Deadline to apply is May 16, 2025. More information and application here - https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/departments/public-safety/public-safety-services/community-programs
• Sun., 5/18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., FREE! Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event. Explore a collection of electric vehicles (EVs). Ride or drive an electric vehicle, learn from current EV owners and learn how to save on an EV purchase with incentives and rebates. Location: Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive. 

Reminders

Early Breakfast

For families that have students in the Juntos program and have a Zero period class, please know that your student may pick up breakfast from the café starting at 7:20am. 

LRC is Open

The CMS Library is open for students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting at 7:45 AM. If your child needs to be dropped off early, they are welcome to head straight to the library, where they can read, work on assignments, or simply hang out and stay warm.

KLAS

If you would like to enroll your student in our KLAS program, please contact Angelina Molina at angelina.molina@sesd.org

Door Dashing/Food Delivery

CMS does not allow any food delivery services for students. However, if a parent/guardian brings down food for their students, then we will gladly have them pick up the food from the front office during our regular lunch hours. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Poo at daniel.poo@sesd.org.

Family Resource Center

If you need assistance with learning Power School, Google Classroom, or just need help with email, please stop by the Family Resource Center (FRC). The FRC is open on Tuesdays, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !