CPMA COmmunity Newsletter 

September 11th, 2026 

Matilda Auditions

Matilda Auditions Dates:

• Monday, 9/14/26- by appointment only (vocal auditions)

• Tuesday, 9/15/26- by appointment only (vocal auditions)

• Thursday, 9/17/26- ensemble audition (dance core)

Late bus will be available at 4:30 pm. Your student received a reminder card during homeroom if they signed up for a vocal audition. To be considered for a main role, students must attend both a vocal audition on Monday or Tuesday and the ensemble audition on Thursday. 

CPMA Dance COMPANY auditions

Dance Company (not Matilda) auditions will be held on Monday, 9/14/26 from 2:40- 4:25. Auditions are open to current dance pathway students only. Late bus is available at 4:30 pm. Students will need to sign up for an audition via their Google Dance Classrroom.

SGT nOMINATIONS

SGT Nominations are due Sunday, September 13th, 2026. 

The Governance Team is composed of 50% of Educators including site union representatives, 35% of parents including at least three (3) parents, 5% of other CSEA representatives and students at the secondary levels, and the Principal who serves a two-year term. Members participate in shared decision-making responsibilities that positively affect student achievement. The goal of shared decision-making is to improve the achievement of all students through quality teaching and learning experiences, social development of students, civic responsibility, the working life of employees, and the quality of life for children, parents, and the community. Meetings are held monthly via Teams.

Parent nomination link- https://forms.gle/9KNn8ntMGaxXVJtEA 

Student nomination link- https://forms.gle/QaYeAHMsBki3cQXy6 

Arts Pathway Meetings- Recordings

CPMA is a creative, kind community. Please don't download, share, or repost these videos. Enjoy the intention, respect the artist. 💜

Band; Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced - https://canva.link/ec2xeiiu8rpcjjx

Modern Band- https://canva.link/56uzoj7ywggns0r

Jazz Band - Did not record.  Here is the slide deck link

Choir - https://canva.link/pve3zxof5ujet8e

Visual Art and Design- https://canva.link/p7wt7hzwuutjed9

Influencer Academy (ASB, Yearbook, Broadcast, Video Production) https://canva.link/uk8xodr1m6fuv1i

Dance - https://canva.link/llpkb9bpe3g6g64

Creative Writing - https://canva.link/2ckoql4muhi4py4

Technical Theater Productions - https://canva.link/cc4jg8t5eidhk6e

Theatre - Did not record  Here is the slide deck.   Please reach out for any questions. link

Core Academy 

• Sign up for Core Academy Sign- up / Permission slip

• Get tutoring and academic support 

• Make up absences 

2027-2028 CPMA School AUditions and School Choice

Sept. 26th- Auditions

Oct. 17th- Auditions and Free Classes 

Nov 14- Auditions and Free Classes 

Dec 5- Auditions

School Choice Opens October 5th and Closes November 15th 

8th Grade Families

Look our for an email from Ms. Trinell, the 8th grade counselor, with important high school information. Reach out to Ms. Trinell with questions at ltropila@sandi.net  

End of P1 Grading Period and Modified Friday 

Friday September 18th is a Modified B Day and students will be released at 1:05pm 

Youth Cinema Project 

Youth Cinema Project is LIVE!!! 

Our superintendent has provided this amazing program for our students. It is the educational arm of the Latino Film Institute developed by Edward James Olmos. Our Video Production students will be learning ALL YEAR with 2 mentors from YCP who are filmmakers themselves. They will learn state of the art technology and production techniques. We are the only school in SDUSD to have this program. Learn more about it here!!!

Hot weather Plan 

The temperature and humidity is back next week. Please send your student o school with a water bottle. We have bottle filling stations around campus, we will also be provided ice water for those in PE and after school sports. Please encourage your students to eat breakfast and lunch, its all free!! 

Transportation update

Families, please check PowerSchool TODAY for the latest transportation information and updates. For students affected by route or stop time changes, we will also be sending home updated transportation information for the week of August 31 in a paper form. Please review these updates carefully. Please check this weekly!

re-registration and Parent Portal Access

• Log into ParentPortal 

• Select the "Student Registration for Next Year" Link

• Follow the prompts to complete registration

If you do not have access to parent portal at this time, please use the resources below to login. This can be done NOW before the portal opening on 8/7/26 to support your access to grades, student attendance, and new enrollments in the future.

How-To Guides:

How to Create a Parent Portal Account – Links: English,  Español

Video Tutorials:

How to Create a Parent Portal Account – Links: English, Español

Need more assistance? We can help! Fill out our FORM and we'll reach out to you. Call the main office at (858) 800-5550, or Email hguerrero@sandi.net.

CPMA FALL SPORTS 

CPMA - Middle School Athletics (MSA) 

Fall Season Dates: Basketball & Track 

Practices twice a week at the middle school - Tuesdays & Thursdays

• First contest: September 12

  • 1. 1. 1. Track and Field Schedule 

          2. Basketball Schedule 

• Contest dates: September 12, 19, 26 - October 3, 10, 17

• Regular season ends: October 12

• Playoffs begin: October 24

  • All dates Subject to change

Tryout Details:

• There will be a minimum of two (2) tryouts and up to four (4), with any additional tryouts determined by the coach. Coaches will notify students at the first tryout.

  • Fall Tryout/Practice Schedule 2026

• Students must be on time to check in at 2:41PM to be admitted into the tryout area. Locker rooms will not be available; please plan accordingly. 

• Tryouts will end at 4:25 PM with late buses departing at 4:30 PM. 

• Students being picked up will wait at the main entrance in front of school. Students taking the late bus are expected to wait in the bus loading area with CPMA as soon as practice ends.

• LATE BUS: Departs at 4:30 PM - See Late Bus Routes here for details.

MSA Parent FAQ More information can be found at: 

SDUSD MSA INFORMATION PAGE

VAPA Conflicts:

After-school arts rehearsals may overlap with sports. Arts take priority with our dedication to arts programming. Coaches will prioritize students who can fully 

commit and who may not play with outside teams.

Additional SDUSD MSA Sport information can be found HERE

CPMA COmmunity Newsletter 

September 4th, 2026 

Core Acadmey 

• STARTS Tomorrow! Sat 9/5/26 

• Sign up for Core Academy Sign- up / Permission slip

• Get tutoring and academic support 

• Make up absences 

2027-2028 AUditions and School Choice

Sept. 26th- Auditions

Oct. 17th- Auditions and Free Classes 

Nov 14- Auditions and Free Classes 

Dec 5- Auditions

School Choice Opens October 5th and Closes November 15th 

Arts Pathway Nights Continue this week

Meet with your child’s arts teachers and learn more about the pathway, afterschool opportunities and expectations, and volunteer needs. This is a great way to understand the unique programs here at CPMA. 

Who: parents and families in each art pathway.

NEW TIME!! Visual Art and MultiMedia & Design with Mr. Swann and Ms. Mercier Tuesday, September 8 5:30-5:55 LINK to TEAMS meeting

Influencer Academy with Mr. Troy Theriault (ASB, Yearbook, Broadcast, Video Production Tuesday, September 8 6:00-6:25 LINK to TEAMS meeting

Dance with Ms. Krasner and Ms. Suhadolnik Wednesday, September 9 5:00-5:25 LINK to TEAMS meeting

Creative Writing with Mr. Lindsey Wednesday, September 9 5:30-5:55 LINK to TEAMS meeting

Technical Theatre Productions with Ms. Rohrbacher Thursday, September 10 5:00-5:25 LINK to TEAMS meeting

Theatre and Musical Theatre with Ms. B (Bustos-Boskin/ Mullen) Thursday, September 10, 5:30-5:55 LINK to TEAMS meeting

Labor Day

Reminder No School Monday September 7th Labor Day 

Lock down Drill 

Thursday Sept 10th we will be holding a lock down drill. More information will be shared on tuesday. 

End of P1 Grading Period and Modified Friday 

Friday September 18th is a Modified B Day and students will be released at 1:05pm 

Youth Cinema Project 

Youth Cinema Project is LIVE!!! 

Our superintendent has provided this amazing program for our students. It is the educational arm of the Latino Film Institute developed by Edward James Olmos. Our Video Production students will be learning ALL YEAR with 2 mentors from YCP who are filmmakers themselves. They will learn state of the art technology and production techniques. We are the only school in SDUSD to have this program. Learn more about it here!!!

Hot weather Plan 

The temperature and humidity is back next week. Please send your student o school with a water bottle. We have bottle filling stations around campus, we will also be provided ice water for those in PE and after school sports. Please encourage your students to eat breakfast and lunch, its all free!! 

Transportation update

Families, please check PowerSchool TODAY for the latest transportation information and updates. For students affected by route or stop time changes, we will also be sending home updated transportation information for the week of August 31 in a paper form. Please review these updates carefully. Please check this weekly!

re-registration and Parent Portal Access

• Log into ParentPortal 

• Select the "Student Registration for Next Year" Link

• Follow the prompts to complete registration

If you do not have access to parent portal at this time, please use the resources below to login. This can be done NOW before the portal opening on 8/7/26 to support your access to grades, student attendance, and new enrollments in the future.

How-To Guides:

How to Create a Parent Portal Account – Links: English,  Español

Video Tutorials:

How to Create a Parent Portal Account – Links: English, Español

Need more assistance? We can help! Fill out our FORM and we'll reach out to you. Call the main office at (858) 800-5550, or Email hguerrero@sandi.net.

CPMA FALL SPORTS 

CPMA - Middle School Athletics (MSA) 

CPMA FALL SPORTS Registration Link HERE

Fall Season Dates: Basketball & Track 

Practices twice a week at the middle school - Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Tryouts Beginning August 25 (Must be registered ONLINE)

• Release of Team Rosters: Week of September 8 

• First contest: September 12

• Contest dates: September 12, 19, 26 - October 3, 10, 17

• Regular season ends: October 12

• Playoffs begin: October 24

  • All dates Subject to change

Tryout Details:

• There will be a minimum of two (2) tryouts and up to four (4), with any additional tryouts determined by the coach. Coaches will notify students at the first tryout.

  • Fall Tryout/Practice Schedule 2026

• Students must be on time to check in at 2:41PM to be admitted into the tryout area. Locker rooms will not be available; please plan accordingly. 

• Tryouts will end at 4:25 PM with late buses departing at 4:30 PM. 

• Students being picked up will wait at the main entrance in front of school. Students taking the late bus are expected to wait in the bus loading area with CPMA as soon as practice ends.

• LATE BUS: Departs at 4:30 PM - See Late Bus Routes here for details.

MSA Parent FAQ More information can be found at: 

SDUSD MSA INFORMATION PAGE

Eligibility:

Athletes that meet CPMA's Student Success Criteria by the 05/28/26 Semester 2 Report Card are eligible to tryout. See Mr. Troy for Questions. 

Commitment:

• Two (2) weekday practices per week

• Two (2) Saturday basketball games or one (1) Saturday track meet at our high school sites.

VAPA Conflicts:

After-school arts rehearsals may overlap with sports. Arts take priority with our dedication to arts programming. Coaches will prioritize students who can fully 

commit and who may not play with outside teams.

Additional SDUSD MSA Sport information can be found HERE