Remember and Honor This Memorial Day
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Monday, May 25, 2026
Dear Community Families,
Only 12 days of school remain, and there is still so much to do! If last week was any indication, this may be our busiest end-of-year season yet!
Last Tuesday, our first and second graders celebrated AAPI culture and heritage through beautiful songs and creative artwork. Be sure to check out the videos below to enjoy their wonderful performances.
On Thursday, our fourth and fifth graders took the stage for the talent show, and what an incredible show it was! The performances showcased an amazing variety of talent, including martial arts, piano, electric guitar, dancing, singing, and rapping. I was so captivated by the performances that I completely forgot to take pictures! If anyone has photos they would be willing to share, I would love to feature them in next Sunday’s blog.
At Friday’s Morning Assembly, we continued celebrating the many talents and accomplishments of our students. Seven students placed in the Top 20 nationally and statewide in the Math Kangaroo Competition, with two students earning spots in the Top 10! Our very first track team was also recognized for their outstanding accomplishments throughout the season in track and field. In addition, we announced our final group of Above and Beyond students for the school year, who will celebrate together on June 1st.
Next week promises to be just as busy and exciting! On Tuesday, you are welcome to join the Community Council when we meet after school, students will enjoy an amazing AAPI assembly on Thursday, and Children’s Day will wrap up the week on Friday. Please also remember that there will be no more Morning Assemblies for the remainder of the school year.
During this Memorial Day weekend, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We wish all of our CMCS families a safe, restful, and meaningful holiday weekend.
Best,
Toni
1ST & 2ND GRADE CLASSES HONOR AAPI HERITAGE
Our second grade classes delighted the audience by performing three Korean songs: “Moon,” “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” and “Rose of Sharon.” A special thank you goes to parent Eunmi K. (Kayla, Room 8) for providing beautiful piano accompaniment for the performance.
To further celebrate the cultural spirit of the event, some students were beautifully dressed in traditional kimono attire, adding an extra touch of elegance and cultural appreciation to the performance.
Congratulations are in order for the members of our track team as they completed their very first track season! Under the leadership and training of parent PJ Stigers (Cameron, Grade 4, and Eason, Kindergarten) and our very own Coach Dareh, this brand-new team raced their way to an impressive finish, earning a total of 41 ribbons, including 20 first-place ribbons!
The team participated in six Foundation for Interscholastic Youth Athletics (FIYA) track meets, competing against schools from across the greater Los Angeles area. Their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship made this inaugural season a tremendous success.
To celebrate their accomplishments, each team member received a medal and certificate at our most recent morning assembly. Be sure to check out their team plaque the next time you visit the main office!
CIMI CAMP WAS A BLAST!
Each year, our fifth graders participate in two beloved overnight experiences, Astro Camp and CIMI Camp. These trips have become treasured traditions that foster unity, confidence, and camaraderie while providing exciting hands-on learning opportunities in astronomy and marine science.
These memorable experiences are only possible because of the dedication and support of our incredible fifth grade teachers and parent chaperones, who generously give their time and step away from the comforts of home to make these opportunities possible for our students.
Thank you to our teachers, Brandon, Gabriella, and Kirsten, and parent chaperones for making these trips such a meaningful and unforgettable part of the fifth grade experience at CMCS!
Fourth graders Elaine R., Freya O., Katie M., Lucy E., Maeve P., and Rose O. of Girl Scout Troop 3561 are hosting a Summer Shoe Drive benefiting Hope the Mission and the hundreds of children they support across the LA area. We are collecting shoes in all youth sizes, from babies to teens, with a strong emphasis on NEW shoes.
We will also accept very gently used shoes, but they must be clean, barely worn, and in excellent condition — no dirty or heavily used shoes, please. Think: shoes you would feel good giving directly to a child in need.
A donation box will be located in (our just outside) the main office throughout the month of May.
Thank you, CMCS, for always showing up strong for our community!
Save the Dates . . .
- 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/Celebration
- June 10
- Last Day of School
- Minimum Day, 12:50 Dismissal
SAVE THE DATE
and
Don't forget to RSVP
using the QR code below!
PLAN AHEAD FOR SUMMER . . .
COMMUNITY HAS EXCITING SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE!
- All Community students are invited to attend a free summer enrichment camp with Kids 4 College.
- Incoming kindergarten students can join us for a week of Kinder Camp—also completely free.
- BSAP students are invited to participate in our free BSAP summer academic enrichment program.
- Camp Invention, a paid program, is open to all students!
Explore these special programs and check out our packed summer calendar.
We hope to see you on campus this 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
- 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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