CPMA newsletter
December 2023
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
December 10th, 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
We are in our 5 day countdown to winter break!
Winter Break Starts Monday December 18th, 2023 and students will return to school on Wednesday January 3rd 2024.
When we return from break students will have 13 school days before the end of Semester 1 January 19th, 2023.
ASB Announcements
December Fun Friday events
12/1 Ring Toss
12/8- Hot Potato
12/15- Musical Chairs
Spirit Week
MONDAY 12/11- Wear Red vs. Green
TUESDAY 12/12- Winter Formal
8th grade wears gray
7th wear light blue
6th grade wears white
WEDNESDAY 12/13-Holiday hat: Santa vs. Elf
THURSDAY 12/14- Holiday Sweater Day
FRIDAY 12/15- Sleepover Day Bring a blanket and stuffed animal and you can wear cozy PJ’s
Science Project Donations
Mrs. Anderson is requesting for her science class that parents and students bring in:
Any size disposable empty plastic drinking water type bottles from small to all the way up to one gallon.
We especially need the larger sizes. Empty any color one and two liter soda bottles work great too.Colored plastic bottle caps-need lots of these
Fishing line if anyone has a reel or two hanging out to donate.
Any questions can be sent to kbanderson@sandi.net
We need your feedback!
As we begin to prepare for our 2024-25 budget/staffing season we are requesting that all families complete the following surveys:
Counseling Parent Feedback form
Will you be returning to CPMA in 2024-25?
Do you want a meeting with Counseling to change one of your Arts Pathways?
Complete this google form to let Counselors know!
8th Grade Promotion Feedback Form- Let us know your preferences for Promotion activities.
What is your preference for Promotion? Madison High School Football Feild or CPMA Quad?
Would you prefer day time or evening?
Please complete the survey to let us know!
Budget Priorities and Bell Schedule Survey
Let us know what your preferences are, all 6 or 7 periods a day?
Semester Science and History or year long?
Are a 3rd Counselor, Campus Culture Resource Teacher and Campus Security Assistant a priority for you?
All Community members are welcomed to attend as a guest and contribute to the discussions. Only Members are able to vote for the action items listed on the agendas.
School Site Council Meeting
Monday January 8th, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm
School Site Governance Team Meeting
Thursday December 14th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
Federal Impact Aid Survey
The district has extended the deadline for the Federal Impact Aid Survey. Please complete this survey through your PowerSchool Parent Portal by Friday, December 8. The Impact Aid Survey is critically important for helping our school and district receive funding. We currently have 382 missing forms and only 294 completed forms.
Here are the directions for completing it:
Select Forms from the left-hand navigation menu, then select 2023-24 Impact Aid Survey.
Follow the prompts and submit the form. Please be sure a confirmation appears before logging off.
If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please contact our office at 858-800-5550 or dcoleman@sandi.net
Housing Questionnaire for Families
SDUSD is conducting a housing questionnaire to better understand the housing needs and challenges of our school community. This questionnaire is mandatory for all families and will help us provide support and resources for those who are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. A hard copy was sent home Tuesday, 11/28.
The questionnaire is confidential and will not affect your child’s enrollment or education at our school. We respect your privacy and we are here to help you and your child succeed.
Please fill out the online form by clicking on this link: Housing Questionnaire Form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Claudia Camacho at ccamacho@sandi.net
Thank you for your cooperation and participation.
VAPA Announcements
Instrumental Music Concert
Link to purchase tickets Important: To attend evening productions students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Rehearsals
Monday December 11th 4:00pm-5:30pm
Concerts
Beginning Instrumental Music Wednesday December 13th 6:30pm-8:00pm
Jazz Concert Thursday December 14th 6:30pm-8:00pm
Middle School Athletics
Winter Sports Registration (Soccer/Volleyball) is now closed.
Tryouts: December 13, 14 @ 4:00-5:30pm
*Eligible students that have registered will receive a reminder pass the day of each tryout with instructions on where to line-up for attendance. Coaches will explain the tryout process on the first day, Dec. 6.
If a student is scheduled to rehearse for Music Concerts on any of the tryout dates, coaches will excuse music students early from tryouts. In order to be ready to rehearse at 5:30 students must report to Music teachers by 5:00 for attire change. Music rehearsal is priority and it is each student's responsibility to manage their time and schedule with their family.
Games begin: January 13
End of regular season: February 10
Playoffs: February 24
Championships: March 2
More details at: https://sdusdathletics.com/middle-schools/
*Reminder: In order to participate in CPMA special events, activities, field trips, and sports students must meet eligibility Success Criteria by P2 progress report:
Academic GPA at least 2.0
Citizenship all E-M
Zero Incidents (including not limited to suspensions, ISS, bus referral, etc.)
Tardies (6 or less)
Absences (15 or less period absence)
Questions? Email gceledon@sandi.net
Cell Phone Usage
We appreciate students being cooperative and communicative with us regarding this policy. Our cell phone policy is based on the District Student Cell Phone Use Policy. It contributes to gossip, bullying, and negative interactions on campus. They also distract students from the learning environment.
Core Academy
In an effort to help prepare students obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the ongoing demands of the 21st Century, CPMA staff will conduct Core Academy: Supporting Student Achievement Success, a Saturday session for students to receive additional support in their core classes (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science).
Bullying Prevention and Reporting
We encourage our students to be up-standers and if they "See Something, Say Something" to reduce bullying on our campus. We investigate all instances of bullying that are reported to our school site. If there are any concerns please email your students counselor or an AP, and or complete the bullying reporting form: Online Bullying Reporting Form
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
December 3rd, 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
We are in our 2 week countdown to winter break!
Winter Break Starts December 18th, 2023 and students will return to school on January 3rd 2024.
When we return from break students will have 13 school days before the end of Semester 1 January 19th, 2023.
We love to celebrate our amazing scholar artists! On Tuesday during Homeroom we will invite our students who have a 3.5 GPA and above to the Black box for a treat and recognition.
We need your feedback!
As we begin to prepare for our 2024-25 budget/staffing season we are requesting that all families complete the following surveys:
Counseling Parent Feedback form.
8th Grade Promotion Feedback Form- Let us know your preferences for Promotion activities.
We will have a Coffee with the Principal Tuesday December 5th at 9:15am- 9:45am in the CPMA Cafeteria, as well as a Principal Chat on Zoom Thursday December 7th 2023 at 9:00-9:30am.
All Community members are welcomed to attend as a guest and contribute to the discussions. Only Members are able to vote for the action items listed on the agendas.
School Site Council Meeting
Monday December 4th, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm
School Site Governance Team Meeting
Thursday December 14th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
Federal Impact Aid Survey
The district has extended the deadline for the Federal Impact Aid Survey. Please complete this survey through your PowerSchool Parent Portal by Friday, December 8. The Impact Aid Survey is critically important for helping our school and district receive funding. We currently have 382 missing forms and only 294 completed forms.
Here are the directions for completing it:
Select Forms from the left-hand navigation menu, then select 2023-24 Impact Aid Survey.
Follow the prompts and submit the form. Please be sure a confirmation appears before logging off.
If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please contact our office at 858-800-5550 or dcoleman@sandi.net
Housing Questionnaire for Families
SDUSD is conducting a housing questionnaire to better understand the housing needs and challenges of our school community. This questionnaire is mandatory for all families and will help us provide support and resources for those who are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. A hard copy was sent home Tuesday, 11/28.
The questionnaire is confidential and will not affect your child’s enrollment or education at our school. We respect your privacy and we are here to help you and your child succeed.
Please fill out the online form by clicking on this link: Housing Questionnaire Form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Claudia Camacho at ccamacho@sandi.net
Thank you for your cooperation and participation.
ASB Announcements
December Fun Friday events
12/1 Ring Toss
12/8- Hot Potato
12/15- Musical Chairs
Spirit Week
MONDAY 12/11- Wear Red vs. Green
TUESDAY 12/12- Winter Formal
8th grade wears gray
7th wear light blue
6th grade wears white
WEDNESDAY 12/13-Holiday hat: Santa vs. Elf
THURSDAY 12/14- Holiday Sweater Day
FRIDAY 12/15- Sleepover Day Bring a blanket and stuffed animal and you can wear cozy PJ’s
VAPA Announcements
Instrumental Music Concert
Link to purchase tickets Important: To attend evening productions students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Rehearsals
Monday December 4th 4:00pm-5:30pm
Monday December 11th 4:00pm-5:30pm
Concerts
Advanced Instrumental Wednesday December 6th 6:30-8:00pm
Intermediate Instrumental Thursday December 7th 6:30pm-8:00pm
Beginning Instrumental Music Wednesday December 13th 6:30pm-8:00pm
Jazz Concert Thursday December 14th 6:30pm-8:00pm
Middle School Athletics
Winter Sports Registration (Soccer/Volleyball) is now closed.
Season Timeline: (Sports Boys/Girls Soccer, and Girls Volleyball only)
We did not reach enough registrations to have a Boys Volleyball team.
Tryouts: December 6, 13, 14 @ 4:00-5:30pm
*Eligible students that have registered will receive a reminder pass the day of each tryout with instructions on where to line-up for attendance. Coaches will explain the tryout process on the first day, Dec. 6.
If a student is scheduled to rehearse for Music Concerts on any of the tryout dates, coaches will excuse music students early from tryouts. In order to be ready to rehearse at 5:30 students must report to Music teachers by 5:00 for attire change. Music rehearsal is priority and it is each student's responsibility to manage their time and schedule with their family.
Games begin: January 13
End of regular season: February 10
Playoffs: February 24
Championships: March 2
More details at: https://sdusdathletics.com/middle-schools/
*Reminder: In order to participate in CPMA special events, activities, field trips, and sports students must meet eligibility Success Criteria by P2 progress report:
Academic GPA at least 2.0
Citizenship all E-M
Zero Incidents (including not limited to suspensions, ISS, bus referral, etc.)
Tardies (6 or less)
Absences (15 or less period absence)
Questions? Email gceledon@sandi.net
Cell Phone Usage
We appreciate students being cooperative and communicative with us regarding this policy. Our cell phone policy is based on the District Student Cell Phone Use Policy. It contributes to gossip, bullying, and negative interactions on campus. They also distract students from the learning environment.
Core Academy
In an effort to help prepare students obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the ongoing demands of the 21st Century, CPMA staff will conduct Core Academy: Supporting Student Achievement Success, a Saturday session for students to receive additional support in their core classes (Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science).
Bullying Prevention and Reporting
We encourage our students to be up-standers and if they "See Something, Say Something" to reduce bullying on our campus. We investigate all instances of bullying that are reported to our school site. If there are any concerns please email your students counselor or an AP, and or complete the bullying reporting form: Online Bullying Reporting Form
