Happy Rosh Hashanah
September 22-24
Schools closed September 23
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for fresh starts, reflection, and making things right with others.
The first day of fall is here, bringing some of our most exciting school traditions! This season is always full of energy, creativity, and Community, and we can’t wait to celebrate together.
Our beloved Halloween tradition is just around the corner! Students will showcase their costumes in the Parade of Masks, an event that highlights creativity and school spirit. Parent volunteers will host a activity booths, along with a special Día de los Muertos area, so our community can celebrate in a safe, festive, and multicultural way. Mark your calendars—our celebration will take place on Friday, October 24th. Be sure your student has their costume ready so they can join in the fun!
November brings time for reflection and gratitude. Classes will focus on thankfulness, community, and giving back. Look for details from teachers about classroom activities and opportunities to participate in seasonal projects. We'll also enjoy a full week off for Thanksgiving, November 24-28!
December brings music and joy as our students share their talents in the Winter Program, scheduled for Thursday, December 18. This special event is always a highlight, and my personal favorite celebration of the school year, with songs and performances that bring our community together before the holiday season. Parents, please plan to attend this special event. You really don't want to miss it!!
After a busy and exciting fall, we’ll all be ready for a well-deserved Winter Break, December 22-January 9—a time to rest, recharge, and enjoy family traditions.
Just in time for the holidays, I’m excited to share that the main office will soon be getting brand-new flooring! For years, every heavy rain left the carpet soaked, raising ongoing concerns about mold and mildew. After many requests, the district has approved the replacement. This upgrade will make our office brighter, healthier, and more welcoming for everyone.
PLEASE NOTE: The main office will be closed from September 29th through October 10th while the work is completed. During this time, office staff will be housed in Room 1, and Kids-4-College will be temporarily relocated to Rooms 23, 26, and the library.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we make this much-needed improvement!
Fall is a season for learning, creating, and celebrating together. We can’t wait to make memories with all of you!
Best,
Toni
Welcome Back, 5th Graders!
We missed our 5th graders while they were off exploring the stars in Idyllwild! Their 3-day AstroCamp adventure was filled with new discoveries, exciting challenges, and memories they’ll never forget. From stargazing to hands-on experiments, they got to experience science in a whole new way—and we can’t wait to hear their favorite moments! A big thank you to our dedicated 5th grade teachers and parent chaperones who made this trip possible by guiding and supporting our students every step of the way.
The Wheels on the Bus… Need a Little Fixing
I'd like to thank our Bus Supervisor, Gabriel Rodriguez, Kate, and all of the parents who attended Friday's Parent Meeting to discuss bus transportation. In response to some of the concerns, . . .
- Gabriel will notify the school of any route/bus changes at dismissal. Lalita will notify parents via Fresh Schools prior to dismissal.
- We have created a form for parents to let us know of problems, questions, or concerns about bus transportation. Click here or go to communitymagnetces.lausd.org > Parent Resources > Bus Transportation Concerns to share your concerns. (Thanks for this idea, Jamie!)
- A summary of the meeting will appear in next week's blog.
- Morning Assembly: Fridays
- Tuesday Enrichment: Tuesdays, beginning September 16
- Tiny Spotlight Musical Theater: Tuesday & Thursday casts
- Student Nest Tutoring Services: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays- begin September 22
- September 29-October 3
- Six Week Invitational parent conferences (mandatory for Kindergarten)
- Warning notices go home for students earning 1s or 2s on report cards
- September 30
- Picture Make-Up Day
- October 1
- Minimum Day, 12:50 dismissal
- October 2
- NO SCHOOL- Unassigned Day
- October 6
- Math Kangaroo Introductory Meeting
- October 7
- Hispanic Heritage Month Grade Level Presentations, Grades 3 and 4
- October 8
- Prospective Parent Tour, #1
- Middle School Night
- October 9
- Above & Beyond Club
- October 10
- Teatime with Toni
- Hispanic Heritage Month Assemblies
- October 14
- Community Council
- October 15
- 1st grade field trip to Hamilton High School
- Completion date for Roofing Project (!)
- October 16
- The BIG SHAKE
- October 17
- Parent Meeting
SAVE THE DATE
🎃 CMCS Parade of Masks (POM)! 🎃
This beloved Halloween-themed celebration FUNdraising event takes place during school hours on the upper yard, where students parade in costume and enjoy free, fun-filled activity booths hosted by each grade level.
WHEN: Friday, October 24th
TIME: 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
WHERE: CMCS Upper Yard
Come in costume and celebrate a day of spooky fun, games, prizes, and tasty treats — all while supporting our school!
Want to get involved in planning POM? There are many ways you can help make this event magical for our kids.
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/31DCg6JzEuQ6bAVPA
Let’s make this year’s Parade of Masks unforgettable — together!
Warmly,
Seira Santizo Greenwood & Heather Olt POM Co-Chairs
Save the Dates . . .
- October 20
- Math Kangaroo begins (TENTATIVE)
- October 22
- Prospective Parent Tour, #2
- October 24
- PARADE of MASKS!
- October 31
- HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
- Minimum Day, 12:50 dismissal
- 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.
REGISTER FOR KIDS 4 COLLEGE FREE AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
SCHOOL IS COMPULSORY!
Students need to come to school every day. When possible, please schedule your child’s medical appointments outside of school hours. (See the bell schedule for our school hours.) If you must schedule an appointment during school hours, please check in at the main office to pick up/drop off your child.
The following types of absences are excused: illness, doctor’s appointments, funerals, family emergencies, court dates, religious observances, etc. Examples of unexcused absences include: vacations, “we slept in,” “we took a family day,” “we went to Disneyland for her birthday,” "we visited relatives out of state/country," etc. Even if you send in a note to explain the absence, those examples would be designated as unexcused. For more information, please refer to LAUSD’s Attendance Guide.
You may know that LAUSD has an Independent Study program. This program is intended to provide make-up classwork for students who must miss school for legitimate long-term absences (for example, needing to go out of town for a death in the family, quarantine/lengthy stay at home for serious illness, or needing to make a visa appointment in a home country). Independent Study is NOT for “we are taking 2 weeks off and going abroad,” or “we are starting our Winter Break 10 days early.” For Independent Study in excess of 15 days, you must enroll in the online City of Angels program.
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