Honoring the visionaries who shaped our nation. Happy Presidents Day!

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            Honoring the visionaries who shaped our nation.                      

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025


Hello, Community Families,

This Presidents' Day Weekend is as good a time as any to learn or brush up on some interesting Presidential trivia. Click here to learn some fun facts about our U.S. Presidents, such as which presidents were first to drive a car or ride in an airplane and which president officially named the White House!

This past week, we have been busy preparing for the upcoming Spring Intervention session. Unfortunately, we are starting later than usual this semester, with only a six-week session. Now that intervention is underway, Community is back to a full schedule of after-school enrichment and intervention activities. With a variety of options available, we encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities!

This week, we will conduct a school-wide drill to practice our response to a wildfire threat, with district personnel on-site to review our evacuation plan and provide valuable feedback and guidance.

As Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader, activist, and visionary known for his advocacy of Black empowerment and Pan-Africanism, once said, "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots."

On Friday, we will kick off our Black History Month celebrations with a focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the Divine 9. Students will enjoy performances by members of the African American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), and fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha. These performances will be followed by delicious food tastings, featuring dishes from African American culture, prepared by the amazing Chef Govind, proud father of Sonika and Nesta in 3rd grade.

Next week, our Kindergarten and 5th-grade classes will conclude Black History Month with their Black History projects. The Kindergarten classes will teach us about Ruby Bridges, the civil rights icon who became the first African American child to desegregate an all-white public elementary school in the South. They will also lift our spirits with the song, "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now". Meanwhile, the 5th grade classes will share a presentation on the influence of African Americans on American music.

These celebrations serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding and honoring our history. As we observe Black History Month, we encourage our families and students to reflect on the countless contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who have helped shape our world!

We hope you will be able to share in our celebrations! Have a great week!

Best,

Toni








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TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025

Grandparents’ Day is a special tradition at Community Magnet Charter School. We invite grandparents to our campus to enjoy a fabulous day with our students. Our special visitors are invited to spend time in classrooms and read a book, tell a story, or play a game with the students. It is truly a memorable experience for the children and their guests!

    • 9:45 AM - Registration in front of the auditorium

    • 10:00-10:25 - Coffee and Orientation with Principal Toni

    • 10:30-11:30 - Classroom visits (If the grandparent has more than                                 one grandchild at the school, they can split their                                     time between classrooms.)

    • 11:30-12:30 - A delicious lunch will be served to our visitors.                                     Students are welcome to bring their own lunch and                                 join their grandparent.

***Please limit guests to two per family!***

Not every student will have a grandparent on campus, so please don’t worry if you don’t have a grandparent to send. For additional guests (more than two per family) please send $20 each (cash or checks payable to CFF) to the Main Office, Attn: Grandparents’ Day by 2/28/25.

Be sure to visit the Book Fair in our Library! Please stop by and support the school! Money raised goes toward the purchase of new books for the library!

We will need a headcount for lunch. Please RSVP to let us know how many grandparents will be enjoying the catered lunch. Students may bring their own lunch and join their grandparent.

RSVP by February 28th. Thank you!

Please click here to register your Grandparent!




ALL PARENTS SHOULD ATTEND . . .


PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND



                    SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS                         WITH THE UCLA MATH PROJECT


Here is an opportunity for your students to engage in a dynamic four-day OR five-day workshop this summer facilitated by the UCLA Math Project. The Young Mathematicians Summer Institute, designed for students in grades 3 through 5, will focus on critical math concepts, with an emphasis on deepening students' understanding of fractions.
During this workshop, students will explore grouping problems and participate in hands-on activities that will challenge and enhance their mathematical thinking. The sessions are designed to support students in building a strong foundation in math, while also preparing them for more advanced topics in later grades.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
Details about the workshop:
  • Target Audience: 3rd - 5th grade students (6th grade also welcome)
  • Focus Areas: Algebraic reasoning and fraction understanding through engaging group problem-solving activities
  • Dates: July 8-11 or July 14-18
  • Location: Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo
  • Registration: Open NOW

Summer Young Mathematicians Scholarship
This scholarship offers students the opportunity to participate in our enriching summer program at 50% of the regular registration fee. (This opportunity is limited but still available to those who have already registered.)
To apply, please complete the application form below. The deadline for submission is Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Please ensure all sections are completed thoroughly, as incomplete applications may not be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application and supporting your child’s mathematical journey!
If you are an educator and have received this message, please kindly forward it to your families so they can take advantage of this opportunity!
La Beca para Jóvenes Matemáticos de Verano
Esta beca ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de participar en nuestro enriquecedor programa de verano con un 50% de descuento en la tarifa de inscripción regular.
Para postularse, por favor complete el formulario de solicitud a continuación. La fecha límite para enviar la solicitud es el sábado 1 de marzo de 2025.
Asegúrese de completar todas las secciones de manera exhaustiva, ya que las solicitudes incompletas pueden no ser consideradas. ¡Esperamos revisar su solicitud y apoyar el viaje matemático de su hijo!







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


FEBRUARY
  • February 25
    • Black History Month Presentations by Kindergarten and 5th Grade classes
  • February 28
    • Book Fair Preview Day
MARCH
  • March 3-7
    • Parent Conferences
    • Book Fair
  • March 3
    • No Math Kangaroo
  • March 4
    • Grandparents Day
    • Council Meeting
  • March 5-6
    • 2nd Grade OLSAT Assessment
    • Minimum Day, 12:50 Dismissal
  • March 7
    • Parent Workshop: Parenting in a Digital World
  • March 9
    • Daylight Savings Time begins
  • March 13
    • Safety Drills
  • March 14
    • Teatime with Toni
    • Spring Dance
  • March 20
    • Math Kangaroo Competition
  • March 24
    • Math Kangaroo ends
  • March 28
    • Parent Workshop: SaRah Feinstein- Intro to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support - Restorative Practices
  • March 31
    • No School - Cesar Chavez Day

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