NEWSLETTER
April 13, 2025
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
4/14- Nordson Tech Assembly
Nordson Tech Assembly Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule 4/15-4/18
4/15- Periods 1, 3, 5
4/16- Periods 2, 4, 6
4/17- Periods 1-6
Early Release @ 1:36 pm
4/18- Periods 1-6
May 5-23- SBAC Testing
Quote of the Week
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” Booker T. Washington
As we approach the end of the school year, it's important to remember that success isn’t just about where we stand academically but about how we’ve grown through the challenges we've faced. Whether it was pushing through tough assignments, balancing responsibilities, or overcoming setbacks, every obstacle conquered is a step toward success. Let’s finish strong, stay positive, and recognize the strength we’ve built along the way.
SBAC Testing
This year, Calavera Hills Middle School will give the State SBAC tests between May 5-23, 2025 and the students will test in their subject-specific classes. Please read the SBAC Parent Information Letter for details regarding the state testing and ways you can help support your child. Thank you.
Nordson Tech Assembly
Just a reminder: we will kick off the week after Spring Break with an excited Science based assembly. The Nordson Tech Prize Winner will be announced at this assembly!
Nordson Tech Assembly Schedule
No Phone Policy
As you may know, CUSD Instructional Services recently sent the following reminder about the cell phone policy:
Middle School: Students must have all mobile communication devices turned off and kept out of sight during the school day, both in and out of the classroom.
We ask you to please review these policies with your student(s) to ensure that they understand expectations at their school site. Additional information can be found on the CUSD website. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your site principal. Thank you for your support in helping us to minimize distractions in the classroom in order to maximize student learning!
In order to further understand the impacts phones have on our students, you might be interested in educational research on the topic: We Already Knew Smartphones Can Be Harmful to Kids. It Turns Out They’re Hurting Kids’ Academics Too.
Learning Lab and Lunch Bunch Update
Please encourage your students with Ds or Fs to spend some time working on catching up with their assignments before the end of the grading period on April 25.
After Spring Break, we will be sending attendance emails to caretakers of students who attend Learning Lab in the mornings, and our new Lunch Bunch program that will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Learning Lab will continue to be on a drop in basis for any student that needs time to work, or support in any of their classes. Students will need to stay for the entire time from 7:45-8:15 in the morning. We will continue to have the library at our home base and offer Learning Lab Monday-Thursdays.
Starting the week after Spring Break, we will start our Lunch Bunch program. Caretakers of students with grades of a D or F will receive information about the program and have the opportunity to notify us if they would like their student to spend their Tuesday and Wednesday lunches working in a classroom with the support of a teacher until they bring their grades up to passing.
If you have any questions about Learning Lab or the Lunch Bunch program, please reach out to our MTSS teacher, Sarah Rines at srines@carlsbadusd.net
CHS Musical: Hadestown Teen Edition
The Carlsbad High School Drama Department will present a performance of Hadestown on Wednesday, April 30 at 5pm. Admission for this performance is free for Middle School Students and one accompanying guardian. Students will not be admitted without a guardian.
Hadestown is a musical retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and their epic quest to escape the underworld. The show is full of memorable characters, anthemic songs, and a timeless story of courage and determination. It is suitable for ages 8 and above.
The performance will include a 5 minute stretch break in lieu of an intermission. After the show, there will be a 10-15 minute Q&A with the Cast, Crew, and Pit Orchestra.
Celebrate Earth Day in our Garden
Join us as we put the finishing touches on our beautiful new garden! RSVP here: bit.ly/CHMEarthDay25
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
Teacher Kindness Awards
One simple act of generosity can create a ripple effect of positive change. Dearfoams Slippers was inspired by Ms. Guy, a teacher whose selfless act of kindness profoundly impacted her students, Kindness Wins honors educators whose generosity leaves lasting impressions. You could help one teacher win $10,000 for making a difference in the lives of their students and community. Nominate an exceptional teacher now!
Free Tutoring
A student from Sage Creek High School leads a club/group who are trying to provide free tutoring as a service to the community. Please see the attached flier and feel free to share this with students/families that may be in need of this support.
Tutoring Flier
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