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.

NWEA Testing

Dear CMS Families,

A big shoutout to our students for completing the NWEA ELA and Spanish assessments! We are proud of their effort and focus. Now, it’s time for the Math assessment.

To help your child do their best, please remind them to:

• Get a good night’s sleep to stay sharp and focused.

• Charge their chromebook each night.

• Give their best effort and approach the test with confidence.

Thank you for your continued support—we appreciate you!

Superintendent Search

If you are not able to attend any of the open forums, you may still provide your feedback by participating in an anonymous online survey from March 17 – 26, 2025. To access the survey, please visit this district’s website at https://www.sesd.org/Page/5873.

AVID Corner

EOY Fieldtrip Eligibitliy

Here's a revised version with improved clarity and grammar:

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

🎶 Music Program Update! 🎶

Stay tuned for the latest concert information happening in Trimester 3! Check out the upcoming performances and important details by visiting the link below. 🎼👇

Music Calendar

Clothing Giveaway – Wednesday, March 26th

CMS is hosting a Clothing Giveaway on Wednesday, March 26th, to support families in need. Stop by to pick up gently used clothing for children and adults—perfect for everyday wear or staying warm this winter.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
📍 Location: Band Parking Lot
⏰ Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Everyone is welcome! Please share this event with those who could benefit.

For more information or to donate clothing, contact Laura Villanueva at laura.villanueva@sesd.org

After-School Homework Center

The CMS Homework Center is up and running. Last week we had multiple students take advantage of the additional support, but we would love to see more. The Homework Center is a great opportunity for students to get additional academic support. The center is open four days a week, (M-Th) from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. All students are welcome to drop in for assistance with their assignments, whether they need help staying on track or tackling tough problems. 

CNC News

• Wed., 3/26, 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Family Harvest Grocery Distribution – Join us at Columbia Middle School Parking Lot for a Farmer’s Market Format Food distribution. Each family can receive up to 100 lbs. of food that include dry, canned goods, eggs and milk. Families are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags and walk in to pick up food. All are welcome and there is no appointment needed. For those families who are new, registration can be done on the first visit. For other free food connections call 1-800-984-3663.
• Wed., 3/26, 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., 3/27, 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.  No childcare and children may not wait in the facility. (TUESDAY CLASS CANCELED)
• Fri., 3/28, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  – 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., 3/24, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group (In-Person). 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).
• Wed., 3/26, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Get Connected – Improve your technology skills! Meet one-on-one with a tutor to learn to use your personal computer, tablet or smartphone. Attach a file to your email, move app icons around on your device, take photos and more. Come with a task you want to learn how to do. Location: Sunnyvale Library, Adult Fiction Room (665 W. Olive Ave).
• Wed., 3/26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Edible Water-Wise Gardening for Beginners – Learn how to reduce water needs for seasonal vegetable gardening, what to plant in the spring to maximize the harvest season and much more. This free webinar will be instructed by Loretta O’Brien. Register here:  https://bawsca.org/classes_2.php?id_evnt=520
• Thurs., 3/27, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 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. This class will take place at the Fair Oaks Park Building, 540 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 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/SGf0w1YNS3
• Sat., 3/29, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Be the Calm in the Storm: Somatic Movement Workshop – Join Gena Rho for this special workshop and semantic exploration. Quiet your over practice nervous system, steady your runaway thoughts and ease your tight body. Please have a chair and yoga mat for this workshop and register here: https://sunnyvale.libcal.com/event/14163706
• Sat., 3/29, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free Creative Dance and Movement Class – Join us to experience the joy of dancing together. A safe and fun environment to enjoy dance and music. Please know participants must be independent with self-care and able to attend program with a 5:1 participant to staff ratio or bring an attendant. This class is designed for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older and will take place at Fair Oaks Park building (540 N. Fair Oaks Ave). Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/1N6WJ7mBbS
• Sat., 3/29, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Yoga at the Library ­– Start your day with energy and intention in this dynamic all-level Vinyasa class. Designed for both beginners and experienced yogis, this practice combines breath and movement to awaken your body, calm your mind and set a positive tone for the day ahead. Please bring your own yoga mat and any props that may serve you. Yoga mats will not be provided. This class will take place in the Library Program Room (665 W. Olive Ave).
• Sun., 3/30, 2:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. – Family Movie: Wicked – Bring your own snacks and enjoy a fun movie with the family. This month we will watch Wicked (Rated PG) in the Library Program Room (665 W. Olive Ave).

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 !