Principal's Notes

Hello CMS Parent/Guardian Community,

Here is some information for this 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.

AVID Corner

CMS – After School Sports

Wednesday, Oct. 9th we will start Season 2 Sports. 

GIRLS Volleyball & COED Wrestling

Your child will get a chance to try out for the first couple days for GIRLS Volleyball and then cuts will be made. COED Wrestling will NOT have cuts! If they MAKE the team they will be practicing the rest of the week and this will be the schedule as followed. 

• GIRLS Volleyball (Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30 in the BIG GYM)

  • https://forms.gle/ntnmhTwESJn1aiiTA

• COED Wrestling (Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30 in the MULTI)

  • https://forms.gle/9q1NwGRiJv6gnz4X7

SIGN UP HERE – After School Sports Packet 2024-25 

(this link only needs to be done once a year)

https://permission.click/1Xk7r/int

CMS – DEPORTES DESPUÉS DE LA ESCUELA

Miércoles 9 de octubre Comenzaremos la temporada 2 de deportes. 

Voleibol para niñas y lucha COED

Su hijo tendrá la oportunidad de probar durante los primeros días el voleibol para niñas y luego se harán cortes. ¡COED Wrestling NO tendrá cortes! Sí FORMAN el equipo estarán practicando el resto de la semana y este será el horario siguiente. 

• Voleibol NIÑAS (Lunes a jueves de 3:30-5:30 en el BIG GYM)

  • https://forms.gle/ntnmhTwESJn1aiiTA

• Lucha mixta (Lunes a Viernes de 3:30-5:30 en el MULTI)

  • https://forms.gle/9q1NwGRiJv6gnz4X7

REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ - Paquete de deportes extraescolares 2024-25 

(este enlace sólo debe realizarse una vez al año)

https://permission.click/1Xk7r/int

Progress Reports

We encountered some technical difficulties with printing Progress Reports, so they were mailed out on Friday, October 4th. You should expect to receive your student’s progress report early next week. If you do not receive it by Friday, please contact the main office.

School Site Council

What is the School Site Council and what does it do? The School Site Council is a team comprised of the school principal, teachers, other staff and parents and/or community members and students participate on the team. The School Site Council looks at student data and school information, identifies student needs and areas for improvement, and participates in the creation/revision of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The School Site Council meets once a month. 

If you are interested in being a part of this year's school site council please reach out to Mr. Poo at daniel.poo@sesd.org. If there is more interest then open spaces then we will need to hold an election.

Superintendent Advisory Council

What is the Superintendent Advisory Council? The Superintendent Advisory Council is a convening of parents/guardians from each of SSD’s school communities to share their perspectives with the Superintendent to inform decision-making and planning. These key communicators report back to their respective communities and serve as the facilitators of an ongoing “feedback loop” so that the District can continuously improve its services. The Council meets three times a year, on 10/16/24, 2/26/25, 5/28/25 from 11am-12pm. If you are interested in being a part of this council, please reach out to Mr. Poo at daniel.poo@sesd.org.

Cellphone Dilemma

Helpful tips parents can say or do

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 cafe starting at 7:20am. 

KLAS

If you would like to enroll your student into 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.

If you would like to become a member, please use the following link:

https://jointotem.com/ca/sunnyvale/columbia-middle-school-ptsa

CNC News

• Donate to our Halloween Costume Swap – Oct. 1-15 – Donate your child’s clean, gently used costumes and accessories so they can benefit another child in the community. Two drop off locations - CNC, M-F, 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday, 9 am to noon, may need to enter the building from the back (Morse Avenue next to CMS campus) outside of regular business hours and Sunnyvale Public Library during their operating hours.
• Mon., 10/7 & Wed., 10/9, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Yoga Classes @ CNC Gym - Explore mindfulness and move your body gently. Engage both your mind and body in a healthy practice to build self-awareness, release stress, and leave you feeling calmer and more connected!  All levels welcome. Class is offered in partnership with The Art of Yoga Project.  Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Adults 18+, high school students (14-17) with signed parent consent, students (age 8 – 13) with parent or guardian present. Pay what you can, suggested $3 donation/class, no one turned away for lack of payment. No childcare and children may not wait in the facility.
• Tues., 10/8, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CMC Multipurpose Room 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.  Free childcare for children, ages 4-11 available from 6:15-8:15 pm. Children must be potty independent.
• Wed., 10/2, 5-7 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/
• Thurs., 10/10, 1. to 4 p.m., Free Legal Clinic (In-Person). In partnership with Asian Law Alliance, consult with an attorney on legal issue in the areas of immigration, housing, public benefits, and family law. Consultations average 30 minutes. Registration required.
• Drop-In Fitness Room – Regular hours - Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.—12 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. Free childcare for children, ages 4-11 available on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:15-8:15 pm. Children must be potty independent.
• FREE! Halloween Costume Swap Event - Tues., Oct. 22, 3:30 - 5:00 pm at Columbia Middle School, the two portables next to school library. If your child is in need of a Halloween costume, check out what's available here. Plan to line up, get a number and see if any of the gently used donated costumes will work for your child.
• FREE! Health Education and Nutrition Classes. In partnership with Fresh Approach, attend bi-weekly, virtual classes in Spanish or English. Education, hands on cooking lessons and earn coupons for local farmer’s market. Classes in English begin on Thurs., Nov. 7 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Classes in Spanish begin on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. To register, call 925-771-2916 or email,veggierx@freshapporach.org

• Monday, 10/7, 2:00-3:00 p.m.- ESL Conversation Group. Practice your English-speaking skills with other adults in a friendly group setting. This program is free, no registration required. All levels welcome, adults only. Location: Sunnyvale Library, Program Room (665 W. Olive Ave).
• Monday, 10/7, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Candidate Forum for Sunnyvale Councilmember District #6 (via Zoom). For more information -https://lwvcs.clubexpress.com/Election-Forums#EF_Sunnyvale.  Register for Zoom here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_czOl4g2OQkSZKaQRtwA92A#/registration
• Tuesday, 10/8, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Candidate Forum for Sunnyvale Councilmember District #2 (via Zoom). For more information -https://lwvcs.clubexpress.com/Election-Forums#EF_Sunnyvale.  Register for Zoom here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_REEYClZ3RLulQ4vQysDVKw#/registration
• Wed., 10/9, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  – Parenting Program: Discipline Styles. Share and discuss the effects of different discipline styles (including time-out. Program for adults only. Walk ins welcome. Location: Sunnyvale Library, Program Room (665 W. Olive Ave).
• Thurs., 10/11, 4:00 – 4:30 pm – Inclusive, SPANISH Storytime at Magical Bridge Playground – Free, Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to the Magical Bridge Playground Stage for Storytime! Location: Fair Oaks Park, 540 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
• Sat., 10/12, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast with Sunnyvale DPS Firefighters. Come for a fun and tasty breakfast served by Sunnyvale Firefighters. Tour Fire Station Training tower, ride fire trucks and learn fire prevention tips. For info., call 730-7140. Location: Fire Station, 795 E. Arques Ave., Sunnyvale.
• Sat., 10/12 & Sun., 10/13, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm – Extra Dumping Event. Sunnyvale residents may dispose of extra garbage at no charge. Sunnyvale residents only, must show proof of residency. All vehicle loads must be covered, limited to one-ton capacity and trailers cannot exceed five feet by ten feet. Location: SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale. For info., call 752-8530.
• Adult Literacy Program by Sunnyvale Library – free, 1:1 tutoring in reading, writing and speaking for adults. Learns must be 18 or older, not currently enrolled in high school and able to speak and understand basic English. To sign up, email LiteracyAP@sunnyvale.ca.gov or call 408-730-7328. Location: 665 W. Olive Ave.

Family Resource Center

If you need assistance in 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 !