NEWSLETTER
November 3, 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
Regular Bell Schedule
11/4- Periods 1-6
11/5- Periods 1,3,5
11/6- Periods 2,4,6
11/7- Periods 1-6
Early Release at 1:36 pm
11/8- Periods 1-6
11/11- Veterans Day, No School
11/25-11/29- Thanksgiving break
Quote of the Week
“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” Margaret Fuller
When you share what you know, you empower others to grow, learn, and succeed. The warmth and positivity that comes from helping others can help us build a stronger and more connected Calavera Community!
Day of Awesome- 11/7
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Step It Up! Fundraiser! Our prize day, the Day of Awesome, is coming up next week on Thursday, November 7.
Golden Ticket Students:
If your child completed their Golden Ticket, they’re eligible to fully participate in the Day of Awesome! They’ll receive a non-transferable wristband with their name on it during 1st period to show their eligibility. The event will include fun activities, prizes, and a special show. They’ll miss 5th and 6th periods to enjoy this exciting day, which will end at 2:30 p.m.
For Students Without a Golden Ticket:
Students who didn’t earn a Golden Ticket can still join the fun after school! Wristbands will be available for $5 at lunch in the quad on the day of the event. ASB sticker holders can get a wristband for free at lunch. Please note: Wristbands will not be sold at the door; they must be purchased at lunch.
Reminders for All Attendees:
Please remind your child to bring a water bottle, wear a hat or sunblock, and pack an extra pair of socks for the field activities.
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Bullock @ jbullock@carlsbadusd.net
Coyote Cavern Productions Auditions for The Lion King Jr.
Lights, camera, action!! Coyote Cavern Productions announces auditions for The Lion King Jr. Auditions are open to all Calavera Hills students grades 3-8. Please see the attached forms for audition times, information and the audition form.
Audition Information
Audition Form
Campus Tours for Incoming 9th Graders
8th grade families: It’s time to start thinking about high school! Make an informed decision about which high school you would like to attend. Check out both schools:
Sage Creek Campus Tours Information
CHS Campus Tours
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is full!! Are you missing a hoodie, water bottle or a pair of shoes? Please encourage your student to check the lost and found. All items not collected by 11/22/24 will be donated to charity over Thanksgiving break.
EBike Permits and Renewals
Proof of the safety course completion certificate needs to be turned into the front office. Students who do not complete the approved course will not be permitted to ride their bike to school until the safety course is completed.
CUSD requires all students who ride to and from school to obtain a permit for their bike, and to renew their permit annually. This includes permits for both acoustic and electric bikes. Students can attend the CUSD approved online course in lieu of an in-person course due to capacity. Please follow the CHP Approved Course Link for the online safety course.
Please note permit renewals do not receive new stickers. The completion date of the renewal course is recorded for CHM records once the completion certificate is turned into the office.
Coyote Parent Crew
We are looking for Parent Volunteers at lunchtime each day. 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 fill out this form. If you are unavailable during the school day to come to campus, but still want to support students, we are also in need of donations/prizes for students. Sign up Here
Career Speaker Series
During second semester, we will have a Career Speaker Series at CHMS. If you are interested in sharing information about your career with our students, please complete this form. Ideally, we would like to get professionals from many different industries to give students a wide range of options to explore. The presentation dates are listed in this interest form and we are asking that, the day that you come, you are available for two 20 minute sessions of about 30 students, keeping in mind that, for middle school students, the more interactive the presentation, the better :). We will give you more details as we get closer to the date. Thank you!
Dropping off Items for Students During the School Day
We all know sometimes items need to be dropped off during the school day. We hope to minimize classroom disruptions by implementing the following procedures:
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Drop-Off Location
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Labeling
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Notification System
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Pick-Up During Breaks
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End-of-Day Items
Calling Parents During the School Day
Parents, please remind your student if they need to call you during the school day, they should come to the office. This is especially important if your student is not feeling well. Students should report to the health office and call their parents from there. Thank you for your cooperation.
Learning Lab
Does your student need assistance with homework or just need a morning check in before school? You are in luck! We have Learning Lab Monday-Thursday mornings from 7:45-8:15. Please see the flyer below for room numbers. If you have any questions about Learning Lab, please email Mrs. Rines srines@carlsbadusd.net .
LearningLab2024.pdf
Daylight Savings Ends Sunday
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back on Sunday!
8th Grade Families: High School Selection is Almost Here!
It's November and high school selection is just around the corner (in January). To help you and your student prepare for the high school selection, Carlsbad High School and Sage Creek High School will be offering tours for incoming students and families beginning later this month. Please click on the links above to access each school's tour information and see the tour dates below.
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