NEWSLETTER
November 17, 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
11/18- Periods 1-6
11/19- Periods 1,3,5
11/20- Periods 2,4,6
11/21- Periods 1-6
Early Release at 1:36 pm
11/22- Periods 1-6
11/25-11/29- Thanksgiving Break- No School!
Quote of the Week
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela reminds us that knowledge and learning are tools that can empower individuals and bring about meaningful change in society. We should always encourage our students to remember that education opens doors to their dreams and aspirations.
Honor Roll Information
As we enter the final grading period of the first semester, we want to remind you of the criteria for students to earn a spot on the Honor Roll at the end of the semester. It is important that both you and your child are aware of these requirements, as there is still time to work toward this achievement:
1. **A GPA of 3.5 or higher**: Students must maintain an average of A's and B's across all of their classes. This GPA is based on their performance throughout the semester, so it’s crucial that students stay focused and continue to put in their best effort.
2. **No "N" (Needs Improvement) in Citizenship**: Citizenship grades reflect how well students demonstrate responsibility, respect, and positive behavior in the classroom. To make the Honor Roll, students must have no "N" in this area. Positive engagement and a good attitude are key to meeting this criterion.
With the semester coming to a close, we encourage students to stay on top of their assignments, seek help when needed, and maintain a strong commitment to their behavior and participation in class. Remember, students can attend Learning Lab from 7:45-8:15 Mondays-Thursdays. It’s never too late to make a positive change! Thank you for supporting your child’s academic journey.
CUSD Parent University- 11/21
CUSD will host a parent workshop to learn how to connect with your students' school. Communication with the school is vital and this workshop will help parents navigate through Parent Square, Aeries, Instagram and more.
Parent University- English
Parent University- Spanish
Coyote Cavern Productions Auditions for The Lion King Jr.
Lights, camera, action!! Coyote Cavern Productions announces auditions for The Lion King Jr. Auditions are open to all Calavera Hills students grades 3-8. Please see the attached forms for audition times, information and the audition form.
Audition Information
Audition Form
Coyote Crew’s Annual Canned Food Drive is Happening Now!
Help us support the North County Food Bank! From now until Friday, November 22, bring in non-perishable, unexpired items (no glass jars, please). Drop off donations at the front gate before school or have your student bring them to their Advisory class. Be sure to label donations with your student’s Advisory teacher’s name. The class with the most donations wins a prize! Let’s beat last year’s total of 377 pounds and make a difference together!
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is full!! Are you missing a hoodie, water bottle or a pair of shoes? Please encourage your student to check the lost and found. All items not collected by 11/22/24 will be donated to charity over Thanksgiving break.
EBike Permits and Renewals
Proof of the safety course completion certificate needs to be turned into the front office. Students who do not complete the approved course will not be permitted to ride their bike to school until the safety course is completed.
CUSD requires all students who ride to and from school to obtain a permit for their bike, and to renew their permit annually. This includes permits for both acoustic and electric bikes. Students can attend the CUSD approved online course in lieu of an in-person course due to capacity. Please follow the CHP Approved Course Link for the online safety course.
Please note permit renewals do not receive new stickers. The completion date of the renewal course is recorded for CHM records once the completion certificate is turned into the office.
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
Career Speaker Series
During second semester, we will have a Career Speaker Series at CHMS. If you are interested in sharing information about your career with our students, please complete this form. Ideally, we would like to get professionals from many different industries to give students a wide range of options to explore. The presentation dates are listed in this interest form and we are asking that, the day that you come, you are available for two 20 minute sessions of about 30 students, keeping in mind that, for middle school students, the more interactive the presentation, the better :). We will give you more details as we get closer to the date. Thank you!
UPDATE ON SCHS CAMPUS TOURS!! 8th Grade Families: High School Selection is Almost Here!
PLEASE NOTE- SCHS updated a campus tour date. 1/21 has been rescheduled for 1/14. It's November and high school selection is just around the corner (in January). To help you and
your student prepare for the high school selection, Carlsbad High School and Sage Creek High School will be offering tours for incoming students and families beginning later this month. Please click on the links above to access each school's tour information and see the tour dates below.
Shadowcats
Don't forget to sign up for the Sage Creek High School Shadowcats. Shadowcats is a student-led program where eighth-grade students are given the opportunity to experience Sage Creek High School firsthand. They will spend part of the day on campus “shadowing” our current students. Eighth-grade students will shadow Bobcats throughout their 2nd and 3rd-period classes as well as lunch. Drop off is 9:30 am and pick up is 1:00 pm. Sign-up here. The forms will be open until December 22, 2024. The dates are students from CHMS will attend on Thursday, January 9th. Calavera Hills
Interested in playing water polo in high school? Sage Creek is exploring hosting a boys and girls competitive team next year. If you are interested, please fill out Water Polo Interest Survey by Nov. 12. Boys water polo is a Fall sport and girls water polo is a winter sport.
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