NEWSLETTER
January 26, 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
1/27- Great Kindness Week Kickoff
1/27 AM Kindness Week Modified Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule 1/28-1/31
1/28- Periods 1,3,5
1/-29 Periods 2,4,6
1/30- Periods 1-6
Coyote Community
Early Release @ 1:36 pm
1/31- PTSA Skate Town Event, 7:30- 9:30 pm
2/14 President’s Weekend - No School
2/17 President’s Weekend - No School
Quote of the Week
“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.”
-Morgan Freeman.
During the Great Kindness Challenge, we should remind our students to practice kindness in our daily life and think about our role in spreading kindness.
Great Kindness Challenge
This year we will kick off the Great Kindness Challenge in a big way!
Saturday, January 25 Kids for Peace will host a community event at Carlsbad High School from 11:00-2:00. There will be fun activities and students from our school will be decorating a service vehicle.
At our school we have activities to spread Kindness everyday! This includes an assembly, spirit days and daily lunchtime and advisory activities. Kindness Week Activities.
Learning Lab
Learning Lab has an exciting change for the second semester- we will now be hosting Learning Lab in the library Monday-Thursday for consistency. *The library will still be opening at 8am to all students, who can also get help from teachers. All students in the library in the mornings will be expected to be working on school work. Learning Lab Flyer
PTSA Nice On Ice
Come join the fun at IceTown on Friday, January 31st from 7:30-9:30PM for a PTSA fundraiser, Nice on Ice. We will be celebrating the final day of kindness week and would love to have everyone join the fun. It is open to CHMS students, families and friends. A ticket costs $25; it includes two hours of open skating and the cost of the ice skate rental. YOU MUST BRING THE Flyer TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUNDRAISER
We hope everyone will be able to join. Feel free to reach out to the PTSA with any questions.
Sage Creek High School Hoopcoming
Next Friday, January 31st, Sage Creek is hosting their annual Hoopcoming event on the Sage Creek campus. The festivities begin with a Hoopcoming Carnival hosted by ASB, that includes booths from over 30 different student clubs and organizations from 3-6pm. There will be plenty of food and prizes, it's perfect for families and little ones.
They also have three Varsity games taking place that night;
Girls Soccer vs. El Camino @ 6pm
Girls Basketball vs. Oceanside @ 5:30pm
Boys Basketball vs. Oceanside @ 7:00pm
Incoming 6th Grade for school year 2025/26 - Parent Orientation
* Feb. 26, 5-7pm: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation
* Feb. 28, 8am-12pm: 5th Grade Transition Visit to CHM
* Mar. 3, 4-5pm and Mar. 6, 3-4pm: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Tours (must RSVP here)
Here is the information flier or parents can go to CHM 's webpage. For your reference, from the homepage, you go to departments-->Counseling-->Academics-->Incoming 6th Grade.
CHMS Career Day
We are seeking engaging speakers from various career industries for our Career Day on March 26, 2025. Click here for more information. Please email Lena to sign up to be a career day speaker: lpeneku@carlsbadusd.net.
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 based on grades at the end of the first 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.
EBikes & EBike Permits
If someone in your family will be unwrapping a bike or e-bike this year, here are a few steps to take to make sure they’re ready to ride safely. Review rules of the road together, including Carlsbad-specific rules for e-bikes and how to use green bike lanes. Don’t forget a well-fitting helmet and bike lights. Helmets are required for anyone under 18. Sign up for a bike safety class hosted by the Carlsbad Police Department.
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.
Mental Health Webinar Series 2025
San Diego County Office of Education in partnership with Rady’s Children’s Hospital will be hosting a series of webinars regarding mental health. Parents and guardians will be provided information on common mental health challenges faced by youth today. Please see attached flyers for topics, dates and times.
Mental Health Webinars- English
Mental Health Webinars- Spanish
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