NEWSLETTER
May 11, 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
SBAC TESTING BELL SCHEDULE
5/11- Happy Mothers Day to all Moms and those who celebrate!
5/12- Periods 1, 3, 5
5/13- Periods 2, 4, 6
5/14- Periods 1, 3, 5
5/15- Periods 2, 4, 6
Early Release @ 1:36 pm
5/16- Periods 1-6
May 5-23- SBAC Testing
Quote of the Week
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." — Theodore Roosevelt
As we head into the second week of testing, remember that a confident mindset can make a big difference. Trust in your hard work, believe in your abilities, and take each test one step at a time. You've already come so far — keep going strong!
SBAC Testing
This week, May 12-16, Calavera Hills Middle School will give the State SBAC in our English classes. We will be on a special bell schedule for the week: SBAC TESTING BELL SCHEDULE
Students should be test ready on Monday!
Be prepared. Bring your chromebook charged and ready to use. Bring something you can do after the test that doesn’t involve the computer.
Get a good night’s sleep. A rested brain works better!
Eat a good breakfast. Avoid too much sugar so you don’t crash later in the day.
Practice positive thinking. Tell yourself, “I’m ready. I’ve worked hard. I can do this.” Confidence helps your brain stay calm and focused.
Manage your time. Don’t rush. Read all the directions carefully.
Use test taking strategies. Eliminate wrong answers. Double check your answers if you have time.
Stay calm. If you feel nervous, take a deep breath. Do your best, that is what matter most!
Please read the SBAC Parent Information Letter for details regarding the state testing and ways you can help support your child. Thank you.
7th and 8th Grade Families
May is here and 8th Grade Promotion is right around the corner! Would you please consider helping us with some of the end of year fun?
Click on this Sign Up to help contribute:
Desserts for the 8th grade party
Candy for 8th grade party
Donations for decorations/activities at the 8th grade party and promotion
Your time at the 8th grade party
Your time at promotion (asking 7th grade families to help so that 8th grade families can enjoy the ceremony - offers great insight into planning for next year!)
We are so proud of our 8th graders and want to send them off to this next chapter of their lives with a fun celebration of their accomplishments these past 3 years. Any and all help is so very much appreciated! 
Your PTSA
Encouragement Grams
Send a little love and motivation to your student during their state testing! This week, brighten your students' day with an Encouragement Gram. All grams will be sent on Tuesdays. Purchases can be made via here CHM Web Store
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8th Grade Panoramic Picture May 14th
All 8th grade students will gather on the CHM field on Wednesday, May 14th at 1pm to take their panoramic class picture. This special photograph captures the 8th grade class all together as they prepare to transition to the next chapter of their academic journey. Please try and make sure your student is in attendance on the day of, as we hope to capture the graduating class in its entirety.
May 20th DELAC Meeting– Please RSVP
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You’re invited to our next District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting on Monday, May 20, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the Carlsbad High School Library.
We’re excited to host a student panel featuring multilingual learners who have been redesignated as fluent English proficient. These students will share their experiences, insights, and what has helped them most in developing their English skills in CUSD.
In addition, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of our English Learner Services this year and share resources and opportunities for support over the summer.
Child care will be provided.
To help us plan, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 6, using the link below so we can get an accurate headcount for dinner.
RSVP Link
Dinner will be served outside the library beginning at 5:30 PM.
We hope you’ll join us for a great evening!
Warmly,
Janette Torres
Panda Express Fundraiser
Come support CHM with delicious Panda Express!!
We have a virtual fundraiser with Panda Express happening on 5/21/2025.
Families can order from any Panda Express they want, they just have to use the code for proceeds to go towards CHM
English Flyer Spanish Flyer
Restrooms and Campus Supervision Boundaries
To help keep our restrooms safe and clean, Campus Supervisors will continue to allow only one student at a time to use the restroom during brunch and lunch. While this might mean a short wait now and then, the lines have not been long this week. Also, we’re making a small change to campus boundaries so supervisors can keep a better eye on things and help everyone get where they need to go more efficiently. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep our campus safe and respectful for all!
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
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