What a Busy First Week Back!

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Hello Community Families,                

What a busy week! Thank you for bearing with us through all of the new updates, guidelines, and red tape! We made some last minute changes to our City of Angels roster, prepared Independent Study (IS) paperwork, teachers provided Independent Study work for those requesting it, we provided quarantine and isolation instructions for those identified with positive COVID results and their close contacts, and covered for absent staff. It was busy!!

I'm so happy to report that all of our teachers were healthy and back in the classroom our first week back! Students were happy to be back and, for the most part, have no problem adjusting to our requests to wear surgical-like masks over their cloth ones. Research is showing that cloth masks alone are INEFFECTIVE in protecting against the OMICRON virus. Many parents have already taken the extra step of purchasing KN95/N95 masks for their children (Thank you!!!) Please check out this list of great kid masks recommended by CMCS parents:



              Missed Tea Time with Toni?


Click here to view the presentation. You'll learn about LAUSD's updated guidelines for COVID Exposure Management and read answers to parents' burning questions!

Per your request . . .

NEXT ON-SITE TESTING DATE:
Wednesday, January 19, 2022



COVID COUNT



Another Tik Tok Challenge??


Imagine my shock and disappointment when Andrew showed me these pictures of a damaged stall door in the girls' upper grade bathroom. On Thursday morning, between 8 am and 10 am, someone went into the girls bathroom and kicked the door in! As you can see, this caused substantial damage and the entire door had to be removed. I visited each 4th and 5th grade classroom to ask the students for their help in identifying the person or persons who caused this damage to school property. I also enlisted the help of the kindergarten teachers since kindergarten students also use this bathroom. Although no one has come forward with information, I believe that some students may know who did this and how/why it happened. Please talk with your children about the importance of keeping a safe, healthy, and clean school environment and remind them that, when they SEE something, they should SAY something!!

SPECIAL PROJECTS 

Stay tuned for further developments on these special projects that are currently in the works . . .
  • Martha Melinda Auditorium Dedication 
    • lettering will be installed on the front of the auditorium
    • a plaque in Martha's honor will be attached to the front exterior wall of the auditorium
    • Martha's rock will be added to the Rock Garden 
    • a special memorial for in Martha's memory is being planned. Date to be determined.
  • Replacement of shade trees on the upper yard
    • the shade canopy we had considered proved to be much too expensive
    • we are seeking funds and final approval on the replacement of the 4 small new trees on the upper yard with 4 mature shady trees to protect everyone from the harsh sun and heat 
  • After-School Intervention with late bus transportation
    • intervention groups and teacher staffing are being decided
    • we are running into snags in finding bus services to provide late transportation for students participating in the after-school intervention program- stay tuned
  • Mental health services for our students suffering most from trauma
    • West Valley Counseling Center has signed on to provide services twice each week for students suffering most from trauma stemming from the ongoing pandemic
  • Repair of dangerous cracks and damage to asphalt
    • we may need the voice of our parents to get the ball rolling on repair to dangerous asphalt cracks, gaps, and holes all around our campus


Coming Up . . .    


Monday, January 17 -  
No School -  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 24 -  
Community Council Meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 27-
Above & Beyond Club

                                        Every Tuesday 
                                        Early Out- 1:30 Dismissal

POSTPONED

  • Readathon Reward Activities
    • Science Center trip
    • Dance Party
    • Astronomy Party
  • Annual Sweethearts Dance

Stay tuned for new dates! 








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