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,

This week, we’re excited to host two special events. First up is our Open House on Wednesday, May 21st. We look forward to welcoming families to campus to celebrate everything our students have been learning and creating this year. The evening will feature an Art Show in the LRC and a full lineup of performances from our talented music students, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Multi.

The music schedule is as follows:

• At 6:00 PM, our Combined Choir Concert will kick things off.

• The Concert Choir will perform at 6:15, followed by Orchestra 6 at 6:25.

• Band 6 takes the stage at 6:35, then Symphonic Band at 6:45.

• The evening concludes with the String Orchestra performance at 7:00 PM.

To make the evening even sweeter, Kona Ice will be on site selling shaved ice, with all proceeds benefiting the CMS Music Program.

Then, on Friday, May 23rd, we’ll close out the week with our final Eat & Greet of the year—a fun way to connect as a community and wrap up a great week.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We can’t wait to see you on campus!

Sincerely,

Principal Poo

SmartPass

We're excited to share that CMS is piloting SmartPass, a digital hall pass monitoring system designed to increase student accountability and minimize unnecessary time out of class. SmartPass allows staff to efficiently track hallway movement and ensure students are where they need to be, when they need to be there. This system supports a safe, structured learning environment and helps us maximize instructional time.

PTSA Updates

Due to the Open House Night, the last PTSA General Association Meeting is on May 28th 6:15 at the LRC (library) at school.

We will also be saying thank you to our current outgoing board members, including President Elsa Nunez, Vice President Dyadyra Moya Rosales and Treasurer Suzanne O'Brien for their amazing leadership and endless hours of volunteering. You will also get to meet our new incoming Board for the next school year.   Come and celebrate the year end, give feedback and suggestions for the next school year.   

Let’s raise our cups and funds! Join us on May 14th at K Tea (139 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale ) for a fun and delicious fundraiser to support Grad Night.  Try delicious Crepes, Tea, Boba, Coffee, and more!

🧋 How It Works: Just mention this fundraiser when you order in-store, and at least 15% of your purchase will go directly to support our PTSA’s Grad Night efforts.

Goal : If we hit 100+ receipts, K Tea will boost our donation to 20%—and if we reach 300 receipts, we get a whopping 40% back! So every order really counts!

Note : Third-party delivery orders (like DoorDash) won’t count toward our fundraiser. You’re welcome to order ahead online, but be sure to pick it up in person to make it count and don’t forget to mention the fundraiser at checkout!

See you there—and don’t forget to tell your friends and neighbors too!  See the flyer below! 

Are you looking to move or know anyone who is?   Mention West Valley Moving and 8% of proceeds will go to the CMS PTSA. See the flyer below!

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.

AVID Corner

Congratulations to all the students that have been accepted into the AVID program for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Open House 

Save the date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.

Last Eat and Greet of the Year

We’re excited to invite you to our final Eat & Greet of the school year on Friday, May 23rd at 12:22 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy lunch with your student and celebrate the end of the year together.

You're welcome to bring lunch, or enjoy a bite from our on-site hot dog vendor. Students may also choose to receive a free lunch from the cafeteria.

Check-in begins at 12:00 p.m. at the flagpole. Please bring a photo ID for entry.

If you are not able to attend and would like to send someone in your place, please make sure they are listed as a contact in PowerSchool. If they are not currently listed, contact Mona Salas by Wednesday, May 21st to have them added to the approved visitor list.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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., 5/20, 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 class to complete required forms. Youths ages 8-13 can participate with parent/guardian and youths ages 14-17 may participate with signed parent/guardian consent form. Donations of $3 are welcome but not required.  No childcare and children may not wait in the facility.
• Wed., 5/21, 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., 5/22, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CMC Multipurpose. See above for details.
• Fri., 5/23, 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.

• FREE! One-Week, STEM Camp for Girls, Grades 4 & 5 and Grades 6-8. In partnership with Girlstart, a non-profit organization, CNC will offer three, one-week, hands-on STEM camps for girls. Camps will run from Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Location: Columbia Middle School. Camp dates are July 7-11, July 14-18 and July 21-25.  Bring snacks, lunch and water bottle. Register here: Sunnyvale Week 1 Girlstart Summer Registration , Sunnyvale Week 2 Girlstart Summer Registration , Week 3 (July 21-25)
• FREE! Digital Illustration Animation Camp, (ages 9-15), July 7-11, 10 am to noon. Learn new digital illustration animation skills using iPads and Apple Pens. Participants will gain foundations of animation with the Procreate program. The camp will begin with the basics of the program and its tools on the first day. Then, participants will brainstorm and work on a few animation projects. On the final day, students will share their projects with the class. Location: CNC, Registration required, https://forms.office.com/g/CuK7eiAgnA
• FREE! Podcast Camp, (ages 10-17), July 7-11, 1-3 p.m. Ever wish you could start your own Podcast? If yes, this is for you! Participants will learn the ropes, experiment with sound and editing, try your hand at scripting, formatting and more! No experience required, all you need to bring is yourself and most importantly, your voice and ideas. Location: CNC, Registration required, https://forms.office.com/g/iPqGgxA9hu

• Low-Cost, Intro. to Soccer Camp for Youth – Ages: 6-12, 9 am to 3 pm, Cost: $20-$35. Led by AYSO Play! Participants will learn soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, attacking and defending, taught in small groups. Must wear closed-toe, athlete shoes, lunch, snacks, water, and wear sunblock. Come to CNC to register or call in registration with a credit card. Wk. #1 – June 16-20, 9 am to 3 pm, $35; Wk #2- July 21-25, 9 am to 3 pm, $35; Wk; #3 – August 4-8, 9 am to noon, $20.

• Mon., 5/19, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group - Practice your English-speaking skills with other adults in a friendly group setting. Location: Sunnyvale Public Library, Program Room, 665 W. Olive Ave
• Thurs., 5/22 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Free Therapeutic Recreation Watercolor Painting Class – Join us for a fun and relaxing artistic journey, in this free class for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop your skills and confidence in the versatile medium. Participants must be independent with self-care and able to attend program with a 5:1 participant to staff ratio or bring attendant. Come 10-15 minutes early to sign in and get settled; Registration is required. Location: Creative Art Center Room (550 E Remington Drive) https://forms.office.com/g/kvC4C33XLE
• Sat, 5/24, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Hula Halau ‘O Pi’ilani Performance– Join us for a Hawaiian cultural experience with a special performance by Hula Halau ‘O Pi’ilani. . Location:  Sunnyvale Public Library, Program Room, 665 W. Olive Ave
• Sat, 5/24, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free Creative Dance and Movement Class – This class is designed for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. Participants must be independent with self-care and able to attend program with a 5:1 participant to staff ratio. Location:  Dance Studio at Sunnyvale Theatre at 550 E. Remington Dr. Registration is required, register here; https://forms.office.com/g/KKXZeBp5NL
• Sun., 5/25, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., -- Family Movie: Moana 2 – Bring your own snacks and enjoy a fun movie with the family. This program will be 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 !