Presidents Day Observed
NO SCHOOL
Dear Community Families,
This time of year is filled with meaningful celebrations that reflect the rich diversity of our school community. Around the world and within our own Community classrooms, families are observing special traditions such as Lunar New Year, Ash Wednesday, and Ramadan. Each of these occasions offers a chance to learn about different cultures, faiths, and ways of showing kindness, reflection, and renewal.
At Community, we take pride in honoring and respecting the many backgrounds that make our Community unique. By learning about one another's traditions, we build understanding, empathy, and a stronger sense of belonging for everyone.
As these celebrations take place, let's continue to show curiosity, respect, and appreciation for the diverse experiences that enrich our school every day. Together, we create a welcoming environment where every student and family feels seen, valued, and included.
Best,
Toni
Important Announcements for the Week
- Presidents Day- No School on Monday, February 16. People observe this day by remembering the important work presidents have done, visiting museums or monuments, and learning about American history.
- Spring Intervention begins- Spring intervention begins Wednesday, February 18th. If you've received an invitation, please let us know if you plan to have your child attend by completing the form emailed to you last week.
February 17
Lunar New Year is a joyful celebration that marks the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar, which follows the cycles of the moon. It’s celebrated by many people around the world, especially in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and others.
Families celebrate with delicious food, colorful decorations, and special traditions that bring good luck and happiness for the year ahead. Each year is represented by an animal from the Chinese zodiac, such as the dragon, tiger, or rabbit.
This year is the Year of the Horse! People born in the Year of the Horse are often thought to be energetic, kind, and full of spirit. The horse is a symbol of strength, adventure, and freedom.
Lunar New Year is a time to spend with family, share kindness, and look forward to new beginnings filled with hope and joy.
February 17-March 19
Ramadan is a special month for Muslims around the world. It’s a time for kindness, gratitude, and helping others. During Ramadan, many Muslims fast, which means they don’t eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. Families come together in the evenings to share meals and celebrate. It’s also a time to think about people in need and to practice patience and generosity. When Ramadan ends, there’s a joyful holiday called Eid al-Fitr, filled with food, family, and fun!
School Assembly with Author Judd Winick!
It's Time to Take the School Experience Survey!
This year, when parents complete the School Experience Survey, their student’s class will earn credit toward extra recess time! Just complete the survey, print the certificate of completion, and either email to trk2932@lausd.net or turn in to your child's teacher by March 27th. DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON THE CERTIFICATE OR IN THE EMAIL. Please write "School Experience Survey" in the subject line if you send by email.
Your participation makes a difference—
don’t let your student miss out on the fun!
Your opinion matters!
VERY IMPORTANT AFTER-SCHOOL DISMISSAL UPDATE
Hello Community Families,
We’re excited to have all of our after-school activities resuming this week! To help ensure a smooth and timely departure of buses each afternoon, we need your support.
After several reminders to call before noon, we continue to receive last-minute changes—sometimes right up until and even after dismissal. With the goal of keeping every student safe and ensuring they get to the right place after school, we’re making a small but important change to our process.
Beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, we will no longer accept phone calls for Bus Book changes.
If your student’s after-school plans change, please complete this Bus Book Form before 12:00 p.m.
Our goal is to get students safely and efficiently to their buses, valet, or after-school activities—and your help truly makes a difference.
Here’s how you can help:
- Remind your student in the morning if they are staying after school for an activity. Students sometimes forget, and when that happens, they may get on the bus or go to valet instead of heading to their activity. This can delay bus departure as staff work to locate and redirect them.
- Submit the Bus Book Form before 12:00 p.m. if there are any changes to your student’s usual after-school plans. Telling your student alone isn’t enough—we must confirm changes directly with you. When changes come in late, it can cause confusion and delay buses waiting to depart.
By following these steps, you’re helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and on time—so students get home sooner and buses can return for late pickup more quickly.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping our students safe and our afternoons running smoothly!
Best,
Toni
SAVE THE DATE!!
- Morning Assembly: Fridays
- Tuesday Enrichment: Tuesdays
- Tiny Spotlight Musical Theater: Tuesday & Thursday casts
- Student Nest Tutoring Services: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
- After-School Intervention: Wednesdays & Thursdays
- Math Kangaroo: Mondays
Save the Dates . . .
- February 23
- Math Kangaroo
- Rm. 13 field trip
- February 24
- Community Council meeting
- Kindergarten and 5th grade Black History Month presentations (8:30 and 1:00)
- February 27
- Tea Time with Toni
- Black History Month assemblies: Celebrating Black History in the Big Easy
- March 2
- Math Kangaroo
- March 5
- Above & Beyond Club (tentative)
- 3rd grade field trip (tentative)
- March 6
- Book Fair Preview
- March 9-13
- Parent Conference Week
- Book Fair
- March 10
- Grandparents Day!
- March 11-12
- Minimum Days - 12:50 dismissals
- No tutoring
- No late buses
- March 18
- First grade Field trip to the Gentle Barn
- Kindergarten arts field trip
- March 19
- Math Kangaroo Competition Day
- Safety Drills
- March 20
- Spring Dance
- March 23
- Math Kangaroo Celebration
- March 24
- Accepted Families Tour
- Community Council Meeting
- March 25
- Open House / Family Literacy Night
- No after-school tutoring or intervention
- No late buses
- March 26
- Minimum Day, 12:50 dismissal
- No after-school tutoring or intervention
- No late buses
- March 27
- NO SCHOOL - Cesar Chavez Day observed
- March 30-April 3
- SPRING BREAK!
REGISTER FOR KIDS 4 COLLEGE FREE AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
- 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.
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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