We're Going to LA LIVE!
We're Going to LA LIVE!
Congratulations to our talented 5th grade dancers on an outstanding performance at the Conga Kids Semi-Finals! The competition took place after school on Wednesday, and the CMCS team truly danced it out of the park.
We are thrilled to share that CMCS tied for first place with Pinewood Ave. Elementary. What an amazing achievement! The two teams will dance it out at the Conga Kids Grande Finale Celebration Finals on May 7th at LA LIVE.
We are so proud of you- keep shining and dancing!
And finally, a big thank you to 5th grade parent Carina K., who generously shared the gift of science with Kirsten's class in honor of her daughter Avery's birthday. Students engaged in fun, hands-on demonstrations exploring air pressure, surface tension, and vaporization. What a special experience-- thank you, Carina, and Happy Birthday, Avery! 
Join us in person (Room 23) or meet with us on ZOOM (meeting link)
RSVP HERE to attend
Tiny Spotlight PRESENTS . . .
Books Missing From The Library
- From Sarah Lilly
First off, if you ever need to get ahold of me, best way is by email - slilly3@lausd.net
If you call I might have a class. Also dropping by is good, especially in the morning.
As many of you have heard, we are missing a bunch of books from the library. We know they are not in the library as we are doing inventory (more about that later) and the kids have been hunting for them. We are missing 24 books in total from 2 series - Big Nate and Maximum Ride. Both are graphic novels. During library time I told the classes that they were missing and needed to be returned or I would close the library at free time. They were not retuned. As a result, I will be closing the library for 4th grade at lunch and recess. 4th grade can still come with their class at their regular library time to check out books. I will close the library before school for everyone.
17 Big Nate titles that are missing:
Big Nate Blasts Off
Big Nate Blow The Roof
Big Nate From The Top
Big Nate Game On
Big Nate Goes Bananas
Big Nate's Greatest Hits
Big Nate Here Goes Nothing
Big Nate In A Class By Himself
Big Nate In The Zone
Big Nate Lives it Up
Big Nate Makes The Grade
Big Nate Mr. Popularity
Big Nate On A Roll
Big Nate Silent, But Deadly
Big Nate Strikes Again
Big Nate Thunka Thunka Thunka
Big Nate What Could Possibly Goe Wrong
7 Maximum Ride books that are missing:
(they don’t have titles just numbers)
Maximum Ride 1
Maximum Ride 2
Maximum Ride 5
Maximum Ride 6
Maximum Ride 7
Maximum Ride 8
Maximum Ride 9
Inside cover has the cards and pockets.
Outside back cover upper right corner has our barcode
And spine labels with the call number.
If you find them (or any other Community Magnet Library books), please send them to the front office. Or you can just drop them in the white book house in front of the library.
Inventory
Inventory has started and we are putting the shelves in order. If you have any time on campus, come on by and get to know the Dewey Decimal system. It’s very easy, dusty but easy.
As ever, if you need to reach me, the best way is email: slilly3@lausd.net .
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)
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!
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
- Tuesday Enrichment: Tuesdays
- Tiny Spotlight Musical Theater: Tuesday & Thursday casts
- Student Nest Tutoring Services: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
- After-School Intervention: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Save the Dates . . .
- April 20 - May 8
- CAASPP TESTING, Gr. 3-5
- April 21
- Community Council Meeting
- April 23
- Pump It Up
- April 24
- NO SCHOOL: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
- April 29
- First Grade Arts Field Trip
- May 1
- Kindergarten Trip to Skirball
- May 1
- Kindergarten Trip to Skirball
- 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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