NEWSLETTER
May 18, 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
Regular Bell Schedule
5/19- Periods 1-6
5/20- Periods 1, 3, 5
5/21- Periods 2, 4, 6
5/22- Periods 1-6
Early Release @ 1:36 pm
5/23- Periods 1-6
May 19-23 CAST Testing 8TH GRADE ONLY
Memorial Day 5/26 - No School
Quote of the Week
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”- Colin Powell, four-star general and former U.S. secretary of state. Success doesn’t come from luck or shortcuts—it comes from putting in the effort. Whether you’re studying for a test, practicing a sport, or working on a project, the key is to prepare, give it your best, and not be afraid to make mistakes. Even when things don’t go perfectly, we learn and get stronger. So keep showing up, working hard, and learning—you’re building success every step of the way!
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
Library Materials
We are nearing the end of the School year, and it is time to return any library books that you have checked out and pay any outstanding fees on your account. Please take note of the following dates:
FRIDAY, MAY 23 - DEADLINE FOR RETURNING ITEMS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2- DEADLINE FOR MAKING PAYMENTS.
Examples of outstanding school materials that should be turned in right away are: Chromebook chargers, class novels, books, old textbooks, or materials from another school in the district that were never returned.
Students WILL BE allowed to keep their current Chromebooks and chargers over the summer, so those devices DO NOT need to be returned.
Special note for 8th grade families:
Incoming freshman students CANNOT get their high school schedules until all remaining CHM fines are paid and all overdue CHM materials are returned. CHM Yearbooks may not be distributed to students who have unpaid fines.
Please return items and submit payments in person to our Library Media Technician, Daniela Lopez, (please pay with exact change or a check made out to CUSD). If you have any questions, or financial concerns please email daniela.lopez@carlsbadusd.net.
Yearbook Distribution & Sales Information
Yearbooks will be distributed to students during their advisory classes on Wednesday, June 4th.
If you haven’t purchased a yearbook yet, there’s still time! Yearbooks will be available for purchase during the last week of school for $55 (cash only). Bring your payment to Mrs. Kane in Room 209 or to the main office between Monday, June 2nd and Thursday, June 4th.
Supplies are limited — first come, first served!
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
Love on a Leash
CHMS enjoyed some special guests this week. Six dogs and their humans brought smiles, snuggles, and stress relief to our amazing students at the end of our second week of SBAC testing. We appreciate the annual visit from the Love on a Leash team.
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
PROMOTING 8TH GRADERS
GET STARTED ON HS COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS EARLY - 2 OPPORTUNITIES BELOW!
Kids for Peace Internship Program for 2025-2026
Kids for Peace - a global non-profit that started in Carlsbad 20 years ago - is offering a high school internship program for the 2025-2026 school year. Incoming Freshman are welcome to join with the potential of being part of the internship all 4 years of high school. Monthly meetings will be held in the Sage Creek cafeteria the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4-5:30pm. This past year, several students from CHS and even one student from LCC were part of the internship program - please note that even though meetings are held at Sage, all Carlsbad High School students are welcome to join. See flyer for more information. Interested students may apply here.
Summer Volunteer Opportunity at TGIF Concerts in the Park
Kids for Peace is partnering with Republic Services again to help concert attendees sort waste at TGIF Concerts in the Park. Community Service hours will be provided for your time at the concerts. Learn more and sign up here!
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