Celebrating Black History in the Big Easy!
Celebrating Black History in the Big Easy!
Our 5th grade classes created these colorful quilts for the Black History Celebration!
Dear Community Families,
What a wonderful week of Black History celebrations!
On Tuesday, our kindergarten and 5th grade classes took the stage for their Black History presentations. The 5th graders opened the program by teaching us about the rich and meaningful history of quilting. Each class created a beautiful quilt, now proudly displayed in the auditorium. They then delivered a powerful recitation of “The Hill We Climb” by acclaimed poet laureate Amanda Gorman.
Next, our kindergarteners explored the theme of heroism, sharing their own African American heroes. They performed “The Greatest Love of All,” made famous by Whitney Houston, reminding us that power and greatness live within each of us. (Fun fact: the song was originally performed by legendary jazz fusion guitarist and singer George Benson.)
After catching our breath, we continued the celebration on Friday with a lively tribute to Black History in the Big Easy. Students watched an engaging video highlighting New Orleans’ vibrant traditions before enjoying the incredible jazz sounds of The Don Brown Collective. Each musician showcased their instrument before coming together for a dynamic jazz set that ended with a spirited “second line” parade around the auditorium—complete with parasols and handkerchiefs! The parade concluded at the tasting tables, where students delighted in sampling fresh beignets.
To top it all off, the BFA treated CMCS staff to a delicious soul food lunch featuring Chicken Étouffée, Red Beans and Rice, Collard Greens, Green Salad, Beignets, and Sweet Tea.
A heartfelt thank-you to all the parents who helped make this week’s celebrations so special. There couldn’t have been a better way to close out Black History Month!
Best,
Toni
Subject: Family Update: LAUSD School Safety
We are aware of recent international events and we want to reassure you that our schools continue to be safe places for students and staff. The Los Angeles School Police Department remains in ongoing coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to maintain current intelligence, and we remain prepared to respond to emerging safety concerns.
As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if necessary.
If you see something concerning, please report it to local law enforcement. In an emergency, call 911.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe.
Kindergarteners singing The Greatest Love of All
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 . . .
- 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!
- April 6
- CAASPP practice testing all week, Gr. 3-5
- April 7
- Accepted Families Tour
- Conga Kids Semi-Finals Competition (tentative)
- April 8
- Conga Kids Semi-Finals Competition (tentative)
- April 10
- Tea Time with Toni
- 5th Grade Panoramic Photo and Culmination Portrait
- April 13
- Above & Beyond
- Pump It Up (tentative)
- April 16
- Safety Drills
- April 17
- 25-26 Annual Performance-Based Oversight Visit
- Tiny Spotlight Performance, Frozen
- April 18
- Tiny Spotlight Performances, Frozen, two shows
- April 19
- Tiny Spotlight Performance, Frozen
- April 20 - May 15
- CAASPP TESTING, Gr. 3-5
- April 21
- Community Council Meeting
- April 24
- NO SCHOOL: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
- April 29
- First Grade Arts Field Trip
- May 1
- Kindergarten Trip to Skirball
- May 4
- Conga Finals
- May 5
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
- May 7
- Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
- May 8
- Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
- May 13-15
- 5th Grade CIMI Camp
- May 19
- Asian American/Pacific Islander Grades 1 & 2 presentations
- May 21
- Safety Drills
- Talent Show
- May 22
- Asian American/Pacific Islander Assemblies
- Tea Time with Toni: Read-Alouds
- May 25
- NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
- May 26
- Community Council Meeting
- May 27
- Second Grade Arts Field Trip
- May 29
- No Morning Assembly
- Children's Day
- June 1
- 5th Grade Ice Cream Social
- June 4
- Pride Assembly
- June 5
- 5th Grade Culmination
- Minimum Day, 12:50 Dismissal
- June 9
- Community Council Meeting
- June 10
- Last Day of School
- Minimum Day, 12:50 Dismissal
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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