We're Celebrating AAPI Heritage!
We're Celebrating AAPI Heritage!
May 19: Grades 1 & 2 Presentations
May 28: Assemblies
Dear Community Families,
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, and countless contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to our nation and our school.
AAPI Heritage Month is an opportunity for all students to:
- Learn and appreciate diversity: Understanding the experiences, traditions, and achievements of AAPI communities helps students develop cultural awareness and respect for perspectives different from their own.
- See themselves reflected: For our AAPI students, this month affirms that their heritage, stories, and identities are valued and celebrated in our school community.
- Build empathy and connection: Learning about the challenges AAPI communities have faced—and continue to face—helps all students develop compassion and stand against prejudice and discrimination.
- Recognize shared humanity: While we celebrate what makes each culture unique, we also discover the universal values and experiences that connect us all.
Students explore AAPI heritage through literature, art, history lessons, and discussions. They learn about AAPI leaders, artists, scientists, and activists who have shaped our world, and celebrate the AAPI families and traditions that make our Community school community so vibrant.
When we honor one community, we strengthen our entire school family. AAPI Heritage Month reminds us that our diversity is our greatest strength, and that every student's story matters.
Thank you for partnering with us in creating an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment for all.
Best,
Toni
If you've been on campus these last couple of weeks, you may have noticed painters busily at work on the buildings at the back of the school. LAUSD identified that several buildings (Rooms 13/14, 15/16, 17-20, 23, and 24) had structural damage—rotting wood, chipped paint, and other wear and tear. Using bond funds (thank you, taxpayers!), these necessary repairs were completed, and the buildings are now being painted.
When I learned about the paint project—literally just days before it began—I quickly assembled a small team to coordinate colors and bring some creative vision to the work. A huge thank you to parent Delia H., art teacher Kathleen, and Kathryn for your artistic expertise and collaboration. The color palette has been submitted to and approved by LAUSD, and we're excited about the fresh new look taking shape!
Since the plan has already been shared with School Council at the April 21st meeting, approved by LAUSD, and the project is underway, we are not accepting input for changes at this time. We appreciate your understanding as we move forward with this improvement.
We're now working hard to secure funding to paint the remaining buildings. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for funding. Stay tuned for updates on that front.
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!
CMCS TALENT SHOW
A few of our 4th and 5th graders are ready to shine and show off their incredible talents! Everyone is invited to come enjoy an entertaining showcase featuring these skilled and gifted performers. A huge thank you to Kate and Kathi for dedicating their time to helping the students prepare for this exciting grand finale!
Art by Joe Yamamura, Grade 4
SAVE THE DATE
and
Don't forget to RSVP
using the QR code below!
PATHWAY TO BILITERACY AWARDS
Did you know that 154 different languages are spoken in LAUSD schools? The Pathway to Biliteracy Award was created to acknowledge, honor, and build upon the knowledge and skills students bring from their home languages. The award encourages students to embrace being multilingual and multicultural. In order to earn the award, students must demonstrate proficiency in English and one or more other languages.
Please join me in congratulating these remarkable students for their linguistic achievements and for celebrating the rich diversity of languages and cultures that make our school community so special!
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!
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 . . .
- 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
- 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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