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CHMS Newsletter August 31, 2025

Posted Date: 8/31/25 (9:00 AM)
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Coyote Howl

Weekly Update

August 31, 2025
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Quote of the week

“No work is insignificant. All labor that is honest holds something of value.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Back to School Night

All parents are cordially invited to CHM Back to School Night on September 4th from 5:30-7pm. (6th Grade Camp meeting will be at 5:00) Attached you find the detailed schedule of events.
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6th Grade Camp Information

To kick off the school year, your 6th grader has the wonderful opportunity to go to 6th Grade Camp October 6-10
$450.00 is the cost of camp this year. This supports tuition, buses, and staffing. Please reach out to Mrs. Knowles for payment plan information at rknowles@carlsbadusd.net
Please use the following link to make a payment on the webstore https://chms-asb.myschoolcentral.com. Cash or check payments may be made in the front office or at registration. 
This is a fantastic opportunity for your 6th grader to make new friends and skills that will carry on throughout their 3 years at Calavera Hills Middle School. 6th grade Camp Parent Meeting will be in the gym right before back to School Night on Sept. 4 at 5:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events

Monday, Sept 1 - Labor Day, No School

Thursday, Sept 4 - 6th Grade Camp Meeting 5:00 pm, Gym
Back to School Night 5:30-7pm, classrooms
weekly schedule
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Learning Lab- Starts Sept. 2

  • The CHMS Learning Lab is voluntary and open to all students. Students may choose to take part in our Learning Lab on days that it is helpful and choose to not participate on days that it does not meet their learning needs.
  • While the CHMS Learning Lab is optional, we will take role each day. This way, we will know who is taking advantage of this service and parents can require their own children to participate. Parents will receieve daily emails of confirmation of their child’s attendance. 
  • Students are expected to behave in such a way that does not make it difficult for other students to take advantage of this program.  

CHMS Cell Phone Policy

Students must have all mobile communication devices turned off and kept out to sight during the school day, both in and out of the classroom. This policy begins from the time students enter campus until they exit campus at the end of the day. If a student need to contact a parent during the school day, they may come to the office for assistance.
We ask you to please review these policies with your student(s) to ensure that they understand expectations at CHMS. Additional information can be found on the CUSD website Teachers and administrators will review these policies with students as the year begins. Thank you for your support in helping us to maximize student learning!

Parking at CHMS

Parking at Calavera is always a challenge. This year is even a little more challenging as CHE adds additional T-K classes and our school continues to grow. Please be courteous to our staff and drop off on the outside loop only to allow staff to park on the inside part of the parking lot. As always, please do not block the accessible parking spaces when dropping off your students. Please see 
Drop Off/Pick Up Protocol for more information. 

Strata Gate Release Times

If your Coyote will be exiting campus via the Strata gate at the back of our campus, please be aware that we are reverting back to the protocol of holding the e-bikes for 5 minutes to allow pedestrians a few minutes to exit campus before the bikes are released. This may delay release times for students exiting that gate. Please consider picking up at the front parking lot if you want to avoid the wait.  It is our hope that this will improve conditions at the back gate and ensure student safety. Of course, we will monitor the situation and adjust accordingly. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Bike Permit Reminders

  • New Permits are required for all students new to CUSD, move into CUSD during the school year, or decided after the start of the school year that they want to ride their Bicycle to school; the online application link is live year-round.
  • CUSD recommends all new permit holders attend an in-person Bike of e-Bike Safety Course and/or Presentation. Currently the City of Carlsbad is offering these for free, once per quarter. Visit the City of Carlsbad website for more information. Because these courses are not offered year round, however, CUSD will also accept evidence of participation in an online Bike/e-Bike Safety Course and/or Presentation such as this free option.
  • Permits may be revoked for dangerous or reckless bike behaviors

PTSA Announcements

Be sure to check out the new PTSA Spiritwear shop and membership information. Your support helps every student!
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