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CHMS Newsletter November 2, 2025

Posted Date: 11/02/25 (9:00 AM)
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Coyote Howl

Weekly Update

November 2, 2025
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Quote of the week

“Time changes everything—especially when you forget to change your clock!”
— Anonymous
This quote is a fun reminder that even small changes—like adjusting our clocks for Daylight Saving Time—can make a big difference! It also reminds us how important it is to pay attention to time and be ready for change. As we “fall back” this week, let’s use that extra hour to rest, reset, and start the new week with fresh energy.

Block Week and ROCKIN Coyote Celebration

We have an exciting week ahead with block days and ROCKIN Coyotes celebration day. (Please see schedule below).  Congratulations to the students who are eligible to attend the celebration. Students will be notified by advisory teachers on Wednesday if they are eligible. Your next opportunity to earn the celebration day is in December. Keep up the hard work!

Rockin Coyote Celebration

We are proud to honor students who have demonstrated responsibility, commitment, and excellence this term.
To qualify for this celebration, students must meet the following criteria:
• No missing assignments
• No suspensions
• No more than six tardies
Thank you for upholding the standards of our school community and setting a positive example for others. Your dedication is truly commendable. 🌟



Students who are not attending the celebration will receive extra support from their advisory teacher during that time to complete missing assignments.

No School 11/10 + 11/11

There will be no school on November 10th for a Professional Development day for teachers and no school on November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.

Food Drive

Help us fill our food pantry. Drop off non perishable food items Monday-Friday November 3rd-7th at the collection bins in front of each school office.
Most needed items
  • Pasta sauces, pastas, rice, beans and lentils
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Canned corn, cereal, oatmeal, can tuna and can chicken
  • Individual packaged snacks: granola bars, fruit snacks, pretzels, chips, saltine crackers and juice

Brighter Bites

Our school is excited to announce a new partnership with Brighter Bites, a company dedicated to supporting healthy families and communities! Through this partnership, Brighter Bites will provide 200 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables every two weeks — free to our Calavera Hills families.
This wonderful opportunity will help ease grocery costs and promote healthy eating habits for our students and their families.
To be a part of this program, all you have to do is scan the QR code attached or you can fill out a flyer that will be coming home this week with your child and return it to your teacher ASAP.
Pick up will be on Thursday afternoons outside the elementary school. We will let you know which Thursday we will be starting.
Together, we grow stronger and healthier! 🌱
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Chick Fil A Fundraiser

Come join the community for food and fun on Wednesday, November 12 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. 20% of tonight’s sales will be donated accordingly to Calavera Hills Middle School.
When ordering with a team member, make sure to let them know you’re here for the fundraiser. Mobile orders can opt in with the
code FUNDRAISER.

Aladdin Jr Auditions




Coyote Cavern Productions is excited to announce auditions for Aladdin Jr.! Auditions are open to all Calavera Hills students in grades 3-8.

Audition Schedule:
  • Monday, Dec. 1
  • Tuesday, Dec. 2
  • Wednesday, Dec. 3
  • Time: 5:30–8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Multi-Purpose Room (Coyote Cavern) at the elementary school
Audition Details:
  1. Complete an audition form (available in the office or on the school website) and have a parent sign it. You must bring the signed form with you to audition.
  2. Prepare a brief vocal selection from any Broadway show, or you may sing “Happy Birthday.” Auditions will be a cappella (no accompaniment). You may also be asked to do a short cold reading from the play.
  3. Auditions are first come, first served. Arrive anytime between 5:30–8:00 p.m. Go to the Cavern and wait for your audition. We recommend a parent accompany you.
  4. Callbacks (if needed) will be on Monday, Dec. 8, 5:00–8:00 p.m. in the Cavern. If you are called back, you will be notified by email on Thursday, Dec. 4. Not being called back does not mean you are not cast; some roles will simply require an extra audition. This year, some roles will be double-cast. Aladdin Jr. will feature a cast of 85–90 students!
Rehearsals & Performances:
  • Rehearsals will be in the Cavern on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 5:30–7:45 p.m.
  • Show Dates: March 19, 20, 21 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Depending on your role, you may not attend every rehearsal, but it is very important to attend all rehearsals assigned to you. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided once the cast is finalized.

Learning Lab


  • 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 receive 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. 

Upcoming Events

November 3
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball Practice 2:45-4:15
  • JV/6th Girls Volleyball Practice 4:15-5:15
  • Cross Country Practice 2:45-4:15
  • Varsity/JV Flag Football Practice 2:45-4:00
November 4
  • Cross Country Practice 2:45-4:15
November 5
  • JV Girls Volleyball Practice 2:45-5:30
November 6
  • Hermanitas 1:40-2:40 Library
  • Cross Country Practice 1:45-4:15
  • 6th Girls Volleyball Tournament 3:30-7:15
November 7
  • BSU in Library during lunch

NO SCHOOL November 10th & 11th

Star Program!

STAR Program!
At CHMS, the PTSA organizes a monthly gifting program for teachers and staff to show them how much they are appreciated - the STAR program!
Please consider volunteering to support our teachers and staff members this year by providing a small gift to show them our appreciation for all they do. There are two ways you can support this program this year:

1) Sign up to "adopt" a teacher/staff member by getting them a small gift and dropping it off each month in the office for it to be delivered.

2) Make a donation toward the STAR program and let PTSA coordinate gifting to ensure each teacher/staff member is covered and cared for. 

Thank you so much for your involvement!

CHMS Teacher / Staff Wish List

Looking to support our classroom teachers and our staff by getting them exactly what they want? Check out their Amazon wish list here! Items will be delivered directly to school for their intended recipients.

Follow PTSA on Instagram for updates on events and volunteer opportunities!

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

PTSA Announcements

Become a Member of PTSA Today!
Being a member of the CHMS PTSA just means that you have given a contribution to the organization in support of enhancing the CHMS experience for all students. You can join for as little as $25, but if you can, we ask that each family consider a donation between $100 to $250 for the year. Your support provides an impactful contribution. Click here to join!
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Block Week & Rockin Coyote Celebration Thursday