NO SCHOOL TOMORROW

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Dear Community Families,

 

Our school remains in an evacuation warning zone. As a precaution, our district has decided to close our campus on Monday, January 13, 2025. We will provide further updates as necessary.

 

As part of the District’s Continuity of Learning efforts, students will continue to have digital access to academic resources. More information is available at https://www.lausd.org/learningcontinues.

 

I know this is a difficult time for everyone. Los Angeles Unified students and families in need of mental health support are encouraged to call our Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840. Support is currently available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

 

Employees may access Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) by visiting https://www.lausd.org/domain/1438 or calling the 24/7 support line at 800-882-1341.

 

There will also be food distribution at Webster Middle School from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

 

Please reach out with any questions and stay safe.  


To date, I have received reports of about 20 of our Community families and 2 members of the CMCS staff who have been evacuated from their homes. We are keeping them in our thoughts and continue to offer our support to them.


Please know that I have been reviewing our school's Safe School Plan, specifically our response to a wildfire on our campus. I am working to meet with district operations to discuss my concerns and will report to you with news as I receive it. 


As always, I thank you for your patience, support, and cooperation.


Best,

Toni






   TUESDAY ENRICHMENT REGISTRATION                                IS OPEN NOW!


Community is pleased to offer free after school enrichment on Tuesdays with late bus service! Each session is five weeks. Session #3 begins 1/28 through 2/25.  Students will have time for homework and a snack before rotating between three 45-minute enrichment classes. Classes may include Art, Yoga, Dance, Chess, Sports Clinic and Mad Science. Space is limited and classes are subject to availability. 

Click here to register for Tuesday Enrichment 






VALET RULES

    For the SAFETY of your child and ALL children and parents at CMCS, if you are driving your child to school you MUST follow these valet rules. 
    • Arrive at CMCS between 7:30 and 8:00
    • Enter through the gate on the EAST side of the school.
    • Drive along the left curb.  The right curb is a bus lane whether or not the buses have arrived.
    • Wait patiently in a single file line along the left curb of the driveway.
    • When a valet volunteer or LAUSD staff directs you, turn right at the parking lot and pull up to the Valet Curb.  There can be a maximum of 3 cars at the Valet Curb.  
    • Under no circumstances can you park with your child and walk them through the parking lot. If, especially during these first weeks of school, you want to walk your child to the front gate, you MUST drop your child at the Valet Curb and then park your car.  Your child can wait for you near the valet volunteers on the bench by the Valet Curb.
    • When you arrive at the Valet Curb, your child should be ready to exit the car from the passenger side of the vehicle.  IF a passenger side exit from your vehicle is unavailable, your child must wait until a valet volunteer opens the driver side door and escorts them in front of your car onto the curb.
    • Under no circumstances should the driver exit the vehicle.
    • Do not pull around cars in the valet line including at the Valet Curb.  The line is single file from the east gate entrance  through to the west gate exit.  Please wait your turn to drop off your child and to exit campus.
    • FINALLY, be patient and kind.  The valet volunteers and LAUSD staff are there for the safety of your children.  Please treat them, the children, and the other drivers with respect.






Save the Dates . . .

Recurring Activities
  • Math Kangaroo:  Mondays
  • Student Nest Tutoring Services: Mon., Wed., Thurs.
  • Tuesday Enrichment : Tuesdays
  • Tiny Spotlight Musical Theater: Tuesdays & Thursdays 
  • After-School Intervention: Wednesdays & Thursdays
  • Morning Assembly: Fridays

TO BE RESCHEDULED:
    • Parent Workshop: Parenting in a Digital World
JANUARY
  • January 14
    • Council Meeting
  • January 17
    • Parent Workshop: SaRah Feinstein- Intro to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support - Restorative Practices
  • January 20
    • NO SCHOOL - In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • January 21
    • Tiny Spotlight begins (Tuesday cast)
  • January 23
    • Above & Beyond Club
    • Tiny Spotlight begins (Thursday cast)
  • January 24
    • Deadline for Middle-of-Year Assessments   
      • DIBELS Reading: Gr. K-2
      • iReady Reading, Gr. 3-5
      • iReady Math, Gr. K-5
  • January 28
    • Tuesday Enrichment begins 
  • January 31
    • Principal for the Day

FEBRUARY
  • February 3
    • 5th Grade Physical Fitness test window opens
  • February 4
    • Council Meeting
  • February 5-6
    • First week of after-school Intervention; Reading focus
  • February 6
    • Safety Drills


Click here to view the 24-25 School Calendar









Click here to read the 2024-2025 Parent/Student Handbook


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