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CHMS Newsletter 3/24/24
NEWSLETTER
March 24, 2024
CHMS Mission
Calavera Hills Middle School is a community of students, families, teachers and staff who are dedicated to providing a caring and safe environment in which students can pursue opportunities for greatness and growth.
Important Dates
Spring Break 4/1-4/5, NO SCHOOL
3/25- Periods 1-6
Learning Lab 7:45-8:15 am, room 106
B & G Club Girls Basketball Practice, CHM Gym- 2:45 pm
B & G Club Track and Field, CHM Field- 2:45 pm
3/26- Block Day-Periods 1,3,5
Learning Lab 7:45-8:15 am, room 111
B & G Club Girls Basketball Practice, CHM Gym- 2:45 pm
B & G Club Track and Field, CHM Field- 2:45 pm
3/27- Block Day-Periods 2,4,6
Learning Lab, 7:45-8:15 am, room 106
3/28- Periods 1-6, early release at 1:36 pm
Learning Lab, 7:45-8:15 am, room 111
B & G Club Track and Field, CHM Field- 1:45 pm
Spring Concert: Band, Choir, Orchestra- CHM Gym, 6pm
3/29- Periods 1-6
Quote of the Week
“The universe doesn’t allow perfection” —Stephen Hawking
We should encourage our students that the imperfections found in ourselves and the world drive innovation and growth in the universe and in our own lives. We shouldn;t strive for perfection, we should strive for our own personal growth.
PTSA General Meeting
Please join us via Zoom for the PTSA General Association Meeting on Wednesday, March 27th at 6pm. Principal Stapleton will be there for a Q&A:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 818 5035 0889
Passcode: 722267
Coyote Crew Parent Volunteers needed for the Spring
We are still looking for Parent Volunteers at lunchtime each day for the Spring. Our hope is to offer students a variety of activities to participate in each day during their lunchtime. If you have some flexibility in your day and are interested in coming on campus to work with our students, please complete the volunteer form
Field Expectations
This week we had over 200 students sign Field Expectations Agreement. We are already seeing an improvement in behavior on the field at lunch. For example, students are no longer jumping on the track and field equipment and we witnessed a group of 8th grade students playing Ring Around the Rosie.
Spring Music Concert
CHMS Band, Choir, and Orchestra will entertain us with their musical abilities at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 28. All are welcome to join us at the CHMS Gym for the fun!
Sage Creek ArtFest
Sage Creek High School’s ArtFest will be April 12, 2024 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Live in Color! The festival will highlight a variety of student art and eclectic performances from our music, theater, and dance departments. Dance will even be hosting a camp for children to perform the day of the festival! In addition, student Genius Projects, interactive art booths and experiences, and food trucks will ensure there is something for all CUSD families and community members to enjoy. For more information check out the ArtFest website.
Shoes for San Diego 8th Graders Affected by the Flood
CHMS Kids for Peace is hoping to collect 79 new and (VERY GENTLY) used pairs of shoes for 8th graders at a tuition-free charter school in Southeast San Diego. These students lost most of everything they had in the recent flooding and are in need of basic necessities. We are partnering with the Southeast San Diego Kids for Peace chapter to get every 8th grader at KIPP Adelante Charter outfitted with a new (or newish) pair. If interested and able to participate, please see this Sign Up Genius to select the pair you will contribute. Tennis shoes are best and can be found at Target / Walmart for under $30. Simply bind the shoebox closed with a rubber band and mark on it: SHOE SIZE, GENDER AND HOMEROOM so that the shoes may be easily distributed to the students. The shoe donations do not need to come from CHMS - feel free to share this opportunity to donate with other local Carlsbad families. We are really hoping to cover the soles of every 8th grade soul. Thanks in advance for your compassion and generosity! The last day to donate is 4/15.
North County Lifeline’s Check Your Mood Week: 7th Grade Parents/Guardians-Please read
During the week of March 25th, North County Lifeline Counselors will be at CHMS doing their annual Check Your Mood Week. On Monday of that week, they will present the SOS Signs Suicide® Prevention Program to all 7th grade students during their Social Studies class. They will then be following up with 7th grade students for the remainder of that week. Please click the link for more information about the program and an upcoming informational parent meeting which will be held virtually on Tuesday, March 19, from 5:00-6:00 pm : Check Your Mood Week Information.
Parent Flyer - English Parent Flyer - Spanish
Addressing Marijuana & Mental Health Community Forum- 3/26
Come learn about the effects marijuana can have on brain development and how it can be linked to mental health problems such as depression.
New AP Human Geography Course
Attention 8th graders! A new elective will be offered next year to 9th graders at CHS and Sage Creek. If you are interested in a class about geography and how humans impact and interact with their environment, sign up for AP Human Geography. Ask your 8th grade counselor or your future 9th grade counselor for more information. Be sure to look out for the course description when you begin your 9th Grade Course selections. AP Geography Flyer CHS AP Pathways
Summer Academic Enrichment Program with San Diego Mission Academy- Starting 7/1
San Diego Mission Academy (SDMA) is currently accepting middle and high school students for their free online summer Academic Enrichment Program starting July 1st to help students earn credits for advancement and recovery during their summer break.
For questions about San Diego Mission Academy, contact Linda Ketterer at lketterer@sdmissionacademy.org
Picking Up a Student Early?
As a reminder, if you need to pick up your student early, you must sign them out at the attendance desk and you are required to show a valid ID. Only adults (18+) listed on the student’s emergency contact list may pick up a student. To alleviate the wait times, we suggest calling the attendance hotline at 760-331-6470 or filling out the attendance form in the morning rather than calling right before arrival. Also, if your student contacts you because they are not feeling well, they still need to go to the health office to check out. They should not be using their cell phones to contact parents. This could result in a cell phone violation.
Donations Needed for CHM Library
CHM Library is in need of new or gently used board games, puzzles, and card games for students to play in the library at lunch. They are also looking for age-appropriate books to use as prizes for library lunchtime activities. Students can bring donations directly to the library or you may drop items off in the front office.
CHM Teacher & Staff Amazon Wish List
Help support our CHMS teachers and staff by purchasing items off their Amazon Wish List to help fulfill school and classroom needs. Items can be delivered directly to the school. CHMS Teacher/Staff Amazon Wish List
8th Grade End of Year Activities
It’s “Knott” too early to start planning for the 8th grade activities. Please click here for important information about our 8th grade trip Knott’s Berry Farm and our 8th Grade Promotion.
CHM website has a new feature!
The CHM website now has an ATTENDANCE FORM button that connects you directly to the form. You can use the form if your student is absent, needs to be called out early or called in late. Please see the link to the website.