Out with the Old, In with the New!!!

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Good Evening Community Families and Staff,

At Community Magnet Charter School, we believe that each student is unique and can be a responsible, self-motivated individual who respects him/herself, others, and the environment . . .

Over the past few weeks a few 4th and 5th grade students have approached me with their concerns for our environment. Some are concerned about our overuse of water bottles. They would like to design CMCS water bottles for purchase. Students could use the filtered water fountains to refill their bottles which would reduce the number of plastic water bottles used on campus. Another concern is the unnecessary waste caused by the use of plasticware in the cafeteria. Instead, they suggest using more earth-friendly materials, like bamboo, as an environmentally responsible substitute. And others are concerned about keeping our campus clean and supporting students affected by bullying. They are trying to form clubs or groups to clean the campus and to support students who feel alone and isolated. These students are looking for ways to make a positive impact in our school community.

We need parents or community members who are able to offer their expertise and assistance in helping these outstanding citizens research their ideas and develop solutions. Please let me know if you are able to help!
WE ARE THE COMMUNITY  DRAGONS!



Holiday Program and Winter Bazaar
The Holiday Program is Thursday, December 19th. All students will perform in both shows, however, to ease parking and overcrowding in the auditorium, please try to attend the 8:30 performance if your child is in grades K, 2, or 4 or the 1:00 performance if your child is in grades 1, 3, or 5. I am looking forward to hearing the joyful and heartwarming voices of our children as they spread the goodwill of the holiday season!




Kathryn and Alice get creative in designing
the set for the Holiday Program.

                     

Fall Book Fair

Our Fall Book Fair was a big success!!!  With your help, we raised over $8,000. These funds allow Sarah Lilly to purchase hundreds of new titles for the library and classrooms.  Thank you for your support! Whether you purchased a book for your home or school library or donated your time, it was much appreciated. 

Mark your calendars for our Spring Book fair in March (Monday 3/9/20 - Friday 3/13/20). 


Last Day
Friday, December 20th is out last day of the first semester. This is a minimum day with dismissal at 12:45. It's also Spirit Dress PAJAMA DAY!! Come to school dressed in your coziest winter pajamas!

 Lost & Found
Don't forget to visit the Lost & Found to claim your child's sweaters, jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes when you're on campus. Any items left in the Lost and Found after Friday, December 20th will be donated.

Important January Dates
January 13- School resumes

January 14, 21, 28 - Early Dismissals (1:30)

January 15- Field Trip, 5th grade 

January 16- Field Trip, Rooms 13, 14, 18, 20

January 16- Dine & Donate at Burger Lounge 
                      (Beverly Hills, Larchmont, Culver City, and Sherman Oaks locations), Open to Close 

January 17- Field Trip, Rooms 3, 15, 16, 17

January 20- School Closed (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

January 23- Above & Beyond Club

January 24- Kids Heart Challenge

January 27- Council Meeting

January 30- Field Trips, 1st and 5th grades

January 31- Spirit Dress - Decades Day

January 31- Tea Time with Toni: Kids Heart Challenge 
                      Andres Bollingmo, Sr. Director of Development, American Heart Association


HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!! 
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Best,
Toni

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