NEWSLETTER
September 22, 2024
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
9/23- Periods 1-6
9/24- Periods 1,3,5
9/25- Periods 2,4,6
9/26- Periods 1-6, early release at 1:36 pm
Coyote Community
9/27-Periods 1-6
10/04- Lancer Day (Early release)
10/7-11- 6th grade camp
10/14-18- Fall Conferences (Early release)
Quote of the Week
“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” - Babe Ruth, Hall of Fame baseball player
This quote is a powerful reminder to not let fear of failure stop you from pursuing your goals or taking risks. Babe Ruth was known for both his home runs and his strikeouts, symbolizing that success often comes through perseverance and the willingness to face failure.
IMPORTANT!! 6th Grade Camp Information
We are getting closer to the first day of camp. Please remember, if you are sending your student to Camp Marston (October 7th-11th), the health form and payment are due by Friday 9/27. A completed health form is required in order to attend camp and can be turned in at the front office.
You can make payment using the webstore link or stop by the front office to pay with cash or check only. Checks made payable to CHMS ASB. For payment plan inquiries, please contact Marisa Leong at mleong@carlsbadusd.net. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the front office at 760-331-6400.
6th grade camp information page
Health Form
Fights at School
You may have heard from your student about a fight that occurred at our school this week. This unfortunate situation impacted more than the two students involved, but the many students who witnessed it as well. School should be a safe and supportive environment for students to learn, grow, and develop into well-rounded individuals. Unfortunately, physical altercations are a recurring problem in many schools. According to the National Center for Education statistics, approximately 46% of schools in the United States have seen an increase in fighting post pandemic.
What can CHMS do about this? To stop school fights, our administration, counselors and teachers are focusing on prevention and intervention. Encouraging open communication between students, teachers, counselors, and parents is critical for identifying potential issues before they escalate into violence. Our staff and parents can help discourage fights by not allowing students to share recordings of fights with each other or on social media. Doing so exploits the students involved and hurts their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Over the next few weeks you will hear about school initiatives to combat violence.
Safe Schools Ambassadors training and the Waking Courage Assembly will take place in October. You will also hear about Kids for Peace and No Place for Hate Activities happening in advisory and through clubs. In addition, we are implementing counseling groups designed to address the root causes of many of the issues students face.
Ending school fights is not just the responsibility of teachers or school administrators, it requires a collective effort. Students must feel empowered to stand up against violence, parents need to be involved in promoting positive behaviors. Students or parents can access our CHMS counseling webpage to request to see a counselor, report concerns about a student or incidents of bullying. We will continue to foster an environment of mutual respect by addressing the root causes of school fights and taking proactive steps to prevent them. We can create safer schools where every student has the chance to succeed without fear of violence.
School fights are a problem that need to stop, not just for the sake of safety, but for the academic, emotional, and future success of all students. Let's work together to make our schools safer for everyone.
Learning Lab
Does your student need assistance with homework or just need a morning check in before school? You are in luck! We have Learning Lab Monday-Thursday mornings from 7:45-8:15. Please see the flyer below for room numbers. If you have any questions about Learning Lab, please email Mrs. Rines srines@carlsbadusd.net .
LearningLab2024.pdf
Help CHMS PTSA Give Back to Your Students!
By definition, the CHMS PTSA connects parents, teachers, students and administrators, but we also support critical school and classroom needs. We ask every family in our school to become a member because we know that the more people that join, the more we can do for our kids. It only takes minutes and every dollar helps. Membership for parents is just $25, students just $10. Please consider a $150 (less than $17/month) donation to help us bring enhanced programs and resources to all students. Join & Donate to the CHMS PTSA. If you have any questions, please reach out to membership@chmsptsa.org.
PTSA STAR Program
CHMS families- please adopt a CHMS Teacher or staff member! Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AC29A1FEC25-51051196-star
Beginning in October, each month, please drop off a small token of appreciation for your teacher/staff member. You can choose anything you think that person would like. It can be small, such as a $5 Starbucks gift card or their favorite candy bar. You will be provided with a favorites list for your adopted staff member to help inspire gift ideas!
The teacher/staff member will not know who is giving the gift (the PSTA will help deliver your gift to keep it a secret)- it is up to you to reveal to the staff member at the end of the year! Our teachers and staff love STAR delivery day - please consider adopting a staff member and share with friends to encourage others to do so as well!
Any questions - please contact programs@chmsptsa.org
We really appreciate your involvement!
CHMS Teacher & Staff Amazon Wish List
Support our CHMS teachers and staff by purchasing items off their Amazon Wish List and helping fulfill school and classroom needs. Items can be delivered directly to the school. CHMS Teacher/Staff Amazon Wish List
CHM Pantry
We are excited to announce the opening of our new food pantry at Calavera Hills Middle School! Our pantry follows the simple principle of “Leave what you can, take what you need.” It’s a great way for our community to come together and support one another.
If you would like to contribute, we encourage you to bring non-perishable food items and drop them off during Back to School Night. Every donation, big or small, will make a difference in helping our students and families.
Thank you for your support and generosity. Together, we can make a positive impact!
Pantry List Ideas
Rules for e-bikes and e-motorcycles
E-bikes can be a helpful way for students to get around, as long as riders are being safe and following specific rules of the road. In recent months, you may have noticed e-motorcycles on the road as well. E-bikes and e-motorcycles can look similar, but there are a few differences to help tell them apart.
E-bike riders can pedal or use the throttle to move forward.
E-motorcycles do not have working pedals, they are only powered by their throttle.
Even the fastest e-bikes top out at around 28 mph, while e-motorcycles can reach speeds of more than 60 mph.
E-motorcycles look more like dirt bikes, while e-bikes tend to look more like traditional bicycles.
The requirements for e-motorcycles are different than those for e-bikes, so we’re taking a few minutes to share the differences.
E-motorcycle requirements
E-motorcycles, like Sur-ron, Talaria, 79-Bike, Rawrr Mantis, and Stark, to name a few, are designed for off-highway use only.
Riders must be at least 16 years old and have a driver's license with motorcycle endorsement, California vehicle registration and insurance.
These e-motorcycles are designed similarly to dirt bikes, and modifications are needed (including adding turn signals, mirrors and license plate holders) before they can be legally operated on the road.
If the Carlsbad Police Department stops a student riding an e-motorcycle without proper registration, a license or insurance, the student may receive a citation. Similar to driving a car or motorcycle without these requirements, the e-motorcycle may be impounded. Parents will be responsible for covering the costs to retrieve it from the tow yard, as well as any associated traffic court fees.
E-bike requirements
While rules for e-motorcycles are similar to those that apply to traditional motorcycles, rules for e-bikes are more similar to those that apply to traditional bicycles. A driver’s license is not required to ride e-bikes, and most categories of e-bikes do not have minimum age requirements.
Carlsbad does have specific e-bike rules all riders need to follow. The Carlsbad Police Department will continue to proactively enforce traffic laws to help keep everyone safe.
The Carlsbad Police Department also hosts bike and e-bike safety classes periodically. You can sign up to receive notifications when new classes are scheduled.
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