May is Jewish American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Dear Community Families,
I hope you all had a restful weekend!
School Lunch Hero Day is Friday, May 1st! If you are able, I encourage you to join me in sharing a note of appreciation or a simple word of thanks this week. Small gestures can go a long way in recognizing the care and dedication they bring to our campus every day. We are truly grateful for their hard work and the warmth they bring to CMCS!
One more amazing school event is in the history books! Pump It Up was held on Thursday, April 23, and it was a tremendous success filled with fun and fitness.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to the incredible team who made this event possible:
A special thank you to Pump It Up Co-Chairs, Ron Truppa and Xiomara Ferretti-Truppa (1st), who jumped right in and made our 2026 Pump It Up a reality! Their dedication and leadership were outstanding.
To the amazing support team, Jon Butler (4th/5th), aka the Big Red Gorilla, for passing the torch and providing exceptional guidance, Jamie Horwitz (3rd/5th) and the entire dynamic PIU Team, DJ Brad Zimring (5th) for keeping the energy high, Emcee Shawn Ryan (4th) for his enthusiastic hosting, and all the parent volunteers and staff who showed up to make our fitness obstacle course possible and full of fun. Your collective efforts created yet another memorable event for our students!
Which team takes the trophy?? The winning team will be announced at our Friday assembly on May 1st, along with all winners and incentives. Let's go!
See you at school!
Toni
CAASPP SCHEDULE - Grades 3-5 only
April 6-17: CAASSP Practice (Gr. 3-4 may continue practice testing through April 22)
April 20-22: CAST (Science Assessment for Gr. 5 only)
April 27-May 1: CAASPP ELA (Gr. 3-5)
May 4-8: CAASPP Math (Gr. 3-5)
The Americas Screening
In celebration of Earth Month, we are excited to announce a special opportunity for our CMCS students. We have been invited to host a screening of The Americas, a stunning nature documentary series from the creators of Planet Earth. This project, years in the making, highlights the beauty and diversity of North and South America and is supported by engaging classroom resources developed in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation.
We are looking forward to bringing this meaningful experience to our students—including a student-friendly Q&A to deepen their appreciation for our planet and the importance of environmental stewardship.
COMPLETE A CRAFT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE!
All you have to do is create an animal using a toilet paper roll! Pretty simple, right?
Check out the examples below for inspiration. Bring your toilet paper roll animal to The Americas screening and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!
VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL CMCS FAMILIES:
BE SURE TO OPT IN FOR 2026-2027 TRANSPORTATION!
Math Family Guide
experiences together.
What's the difference between a BII and an IA?
During a recent Council Meeting, the topic of classroom support was discussed. While our goal at Community is to have an instructional aide in every classroom, it is important to note that a Behavior Intervention Implementation Provider serves a different role and does not provide the same type of classroom-wide support, nor are they assigned to every classroom.
An instructional aide (IA) primarily supports classroom learning by assisting teachers with academic instruction, reinforcing lessons in small groups or one-on-one, helping students stay engaged, and supporting day-to-day classroom activities.
replacement skills, and support regulation strategies, working closely with teachers and specialists to help students access learning successfully in the classroom environment. The BIIP is assigned to support the needs of a specific student rather than the entire class.
While both roles provide direct student support, instructional aides focus on academic learning support, while BIIPs focus on behavioral intervention and skill-building that help students succeed in school routines, relationships, and learning environments.
NEW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE SURVEY
The District is creating a new School Experience Survey! We have created a ThoughtExchange to gather community feedback and recommendations for the new School Experience Survey (“SES 2.0”) and would like everyone in the LAUSD school community to participate.
We’re interested in learning what matters most to the community so we can build a better School Experience Survey for school year 2026-2027 and beyond. Everyone’s feedback will help shape the new "SES 2.0" to make it the best it can be!
PLAN AHEAD FOR SUMMER!!
There is still time to enroll for our instructional Summer School programs that will be offered to our students from June 22-July 20 including TK-7th grade programs, Dual Enrollment, Enrichment Camps, ESY and senior high credit recovery and enrichment. For information about summer programs, please visit the website at lausd.org/summeroflearning. Or pick up a paper application at your school.
Warner Elementary School will be hosting Summer School for Community Magnet students, however families can enroll their child(ren) at any site across LAUSD.
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
- Morning Assembly: Fridays
Save the Dates . . .
- April 20 - May 8
- CAASPP TESTING, Gr. 3-5
- May 4
- Conga Finals
- May 5
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
- May 6
- 25-26 Annual Performance-Based Oversight Visit
- 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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