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’ve made it to the final week of school! As we wrap up the year, I want to thank you for your continued support. It has been a busy and meaningful year of growth—for students, staff, and our school community.

This week will be a mix of final due dates, class celebrations, and time to reflect on how far we’ve come. I’m proud of the work our students and staff have done together, and grateful for your partnership along the way.

A few reminders:

• The last day of school is Thursday, June 12, with early release.

• If your child has medication in the health office, please plan to pick it up by Thursday.

• Report cards will be mailed the week of June 16th. 

Whether your child is promoting to high school or returning in the fall, we’re proud of them and excited for what’s ahead. Wishing your family a safe and restful summer!

Take care,

Principal Poo

Promotion Ceremony Guest Expectations

Hi 8th Grade Families,

We’re so excited to celebrate our 8th graders next week at the Promotion Ceremony! As we get ready for this special day, I want to share a few reminders to help make the event smooth and enjoyable for everyone.

Please be courteous to one another—this is a shared celebration, and we want it to feel welcoming for all families. All walkways need to stay clear throughout the event for both safety and visibility. If you bring balloons, please make sure they’re not blocking the view of others; if they are, you may be asked to move to the back of the sitting area. Also, be mindful of loud noisemakers—we have students on campus with sensory sensitivities, and we want them to feel comfortable during the ceremony.

There is no reserved seating unless you’ve earned those seats from Mr. Bradley. Once the ceremony begins, we ask that everyone stay seated. We’ll do our best to keep things to an hour or less.

Thanks in advance for your support—we’re looking forward to a joyful and respectful sendoff for the Class of 2025!

8th Grade Gowns

Promotion gowns were delivered to students on Friday, May 30.

If you were not able to purchase a gown, don’t worry—your student has been provided with a loaner gown, which must be returned immediately after the ceremony in order to receive their diploma.

If your student received a loaner, please be sure to take any photos before or during the ceremony, as the gown will need to be turned in right after promotion concludes.

Thank you for your support as we prepare to celebrate our promoting 8th graders!

8th Grade Cultural Sashes

As we look forward to celebrating your student’s promotion, we want to share a few important guidelines to ensure the ceremony remains respectful and inclusive of all cultures and traditions.

Cultural Sashes:
Students are welcome to wear a cultural sash to represent their heritage and identity. To ensure appropriateness and alignment with school expectations, all cultural sashes must be pre-approved by school administration no later than Friday, June 6th. If your student plans to wear a sash, please email a photo or description to either Mr. Bradley, Dr. Tarumoto or Mr. Poo.

Leis and Accessories:
Please note that candy leis, money leis, and other celebratory accessories are not allowed during the promotion ceremony. If you have questions about a certain item, please reach out to the school administration. 

Thank you for helping us maintain a meaningful and dignified celebration for all our 8th graders. We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Room 6 Student Business: Congratu-LEI-tions! 🌺🎓
We’re excited to announce that Room 6’s student-run business, Congratu-LEI-tions, is now open for graduation season!

We are selling handmade, decorated leis—perfect for celebrating your favorite graduate after the ceremony.

🎨 Choose from over 20 color combinations in both plain and decorated styles. Decorated leis feature festive add-ons like “BULLDOGS,” “2025,” or “CMS.”

💰 Prices:

• Plain leis: $10

• Decorated leis: $15
  Cash only

📍To purchase:

• Visit Room 6 before or after school

• Or email sarah.hawelu@sesd.org

🔔 Please note: Leis may not be worn during the graduation ceremony, but are perfect for post-ceremony photos and celebrations.

💼 All proceeds support the WorkAbility program in Room 6, helping students build real-world job skills through hands-on experience.

Don’t de-LEI—get yours today!

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.

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.

PTSA Update

We wish everyone a great summer!

Reminder to Join or Renew your membership for next year here: https://jointotem.com/ca/sunnyvale/cms-ptsa

The first meeting next school year is scheduled for Wednesday September 17th in the library at 6:15.  

Sports Basement Fundraiser is being moved to the week before school starts back.   Flyer will be shared later.   

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.

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 !