CPMA COmmunity Newsletter 

December 19th, 2025

This week's schedule:

We wish our CPMA community a joyful holiday season!

No school 12/22-25- 1/2/26

School Resumes January 5th, 2026

We will see you all in the New Year!

Parent Surveys 

Please take a moment to complete these surveys, the completion is very important to our school! 

Impact Aid- Complete on Parent Portal

Let us know if you plan to Return for 2026-2027 School Year 

Visual and media arts showcase

Come experience GrARTitude a visual arts showcase by our 6th/7th/8th grade visual arts students!

1/8/26 GrARTitude, 6-8pm

1/9/26 GrARTitude, 6-8pm

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

8th Grade math field trip

Our Math Department is thrilled to invite 8th Graders to the Mission Fed Junior Achievement Finance Park to participate in a finance simulation. On this field trip, students will explore careers, calculate incomes, and create a 1-month budget. This is an exciting opportunity for students to engage in real life scenarios that build financial confidence. Students will attend one date with their math class on either Jan. 20, 29, or 30 (see permission slip that was sent home with student). Field Trip Flyer

Permission Slip and Lunch Order Required:

With parent permission to attend, your student will be excused from all classes on the day of the event and they are responsible for any assignments missed during instruction (in classes other than math). Please return the permission slip to math teachers and complete this Lunch Order Form by: Tuesday, January 6th 2026.

Questions? Please contact: Ms. Celedon, gceledon@sandi.net

CPMA 2025-26 YEARBOOK THEME ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello, CPMA Families! This is POWER OF THE P.A.C.! Honoring our Performing Arts Center, our Cathy Hickman Black Box Theatre and the students who walk the stage, this yearbook is a tribute to our student’s art and creativity. POWER OF THE P.A.C. is on sale now! $50 as of December 19th, 2025. 

Purchase Your CPMA 2025-26 Yearbook here!

SDUSD Free math tutoring 

Need help with Math? Check out the online sessions hosted by the College, Career, and Technical Education CCTE department at the link below!

SDUSD CCTE Free Math Tutoring Flyer

fEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY

Impact Aid is a federal program that helps schools like ours make up for the loss of local property tax revenue caused by federally impacted property—such as military bases or federal housing.

By completing this short survey, you directly help CPMA secure essential funding that supports student programs, staffing, classroom materials, and overall school resources. Every survey counts, and even if your family is not federally connected, your response still helps us meet the required participation rate.

The easiest way to complete this form is through the Parent Portal. Login, click on forms on the left hand side and select "Impact Aid Survey From". If you do not yet have a Parent Portal account, please fill out this form and we will send you your login credentials.

Congrats to Francis Sangiorgio, the winner of our Federal Survey card raffle!

LOTE Language Other Than English

CPMA will offer the LOTE Language Other Than English exam January 13-16. SDUSD offers alternative options to satisfy high school world language requirements for students. One of these options is passing the LOTE exam. This assessment allows students to demonstrate their listening, speaking, reading, and writing language skills in a language other than English. Students that are eligible to take this exam were sent an invitation to sign up through parent email on 12-4-25. If you have not received an invitation and believe your student should take this exam please reach out to Ms. Celedon at gceledon@sandi.net to request an eligibility review.

After school Arts -

Session 3 coming soon!

CPMA WINTER SPORTS 

MSA Middle School Athletics  

CPMA WINTER SPORTS ROSTERS LINK

Fall Season Dates: Soccer & Volleyball

• Nov. 21 – Team Rosters posted on CPMA Newsletter

• Dec. 2 – Jan. 22 – Practice T/H @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Saturday Games @ various High Schools & Times

• January 24 – End of regular season

• January 31 – Playoffs

• February 7 – Championships / End of season

MSA Parent FAQ More information can be found at: https://www.sdusdathletics.com/middle-school/msa-homepage/

Limited Spots:

Please make sure your student can commit to the full season. Practices 2x/week and games every Saturday at SDUSD high schools. 

VAPA Conflicts:

After-school arts rehearsals may overlap with sports. Arts take priority with on our dedication to arts programming. Coaches will prioritize students who can fully commit and who may not play with outside teams.

Practice Day Details:

• Line up at the PE gate after school Tues & Thurs Starting Dec. 1

• Check-in starts at 2:41 PM 

• Locker rooms are not available. Please come dressed and ready.

• Tryouts end at 4:25 PM

• Late bus leaves at 4:30 PM - SEE LATE BUS STOPS/ROUTES

Students are NOT assigned to a late activity route and may take the route closest to their house. Students are responsible to communicate with parents/guardians to plan accordingly.

Core Academy field trip 12/20/25

Core Academy is going to the San Diego History Center! Our students will be learning about the Women's Suffrage Movement and key historical figures from San Diego and California. 

When: Saturday 12/20/25 8:30am- 12:30pm

Permission Slips located in the main office or HERE, admission to the museum is free. All students must be dropped of by 8:30 am and picked up by 12:30 pm.

East Coast Trip

For more information about the 8th grade East Coast Trip, check here. 

https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/cpma-east-coast-trip/home

Bus Routes

Bus routes may change slightly from week to week, please check Parent Portal for any updates to your students route. 

CPMA COmmunity Newsletter 

December 12th, 2025

This week's schedule:

Monday 12/15- Full Day  Mix Match Day 

Tuesday 12/16- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) Winter Hat Day

Wednesday 12/17- Early Out B day (Periods 5-7) Ugly Sweater Day

Thursday 12/18- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) Grinch vs Santa 

Friday 12/19 Mod B Day (Periods 5-7, End of Semester 1) Pajama Day 

Parent Surveys 

Please take a moment to complete these surveys, the completion is very important to our school! 

Impact Aid- Complete on Parent Portal

Let us know if you plan to Return for 2026-2027 School Year 

Winter music concerts 

12/16- Bold Notes, Brave Souls, Beginning and Intermediate Band- 6pm

12/19- Bold Notes, Brave Souls, Jazz Band- 6pm

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Visual and media arts showcase

1/8/26 GrARTitude, 6-8pm

1/9/26 GrARTitude, 6-8pm

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

SDUSD Free math tutoring 

Need help with Math? Check out the online sessions hosted by the College, Career, and Technical Education CCTE department at the link below!

SDUSD CCTE Free Math Tutoring Flyer

fEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY

Impact Aid is a federal program that helps schools like ours make up for the loss of local property tax revenue caused by federally impacted property—such as military bases or federal housing.

By completing this short survey, you directly help CPMA secure essential funding that supports student programs, staffing, classroom materials, and overall school resources. Every survey counts, and even if your family is not federally connected, your response still helps us meet the required participation rate.

The easiest way to complete this form is through the Parent Portal. Login, click on forms on the left hand side and select "Impact Aid Survey From". If you do not yet have a Parent Portal account, please fill out this form and we will send you your login credentials.

Congrats to Francis Sangiorgio, the winner of our Federal Survey card raffle!

 For another chance to win a blind box please complete this survey by 12/12.

Help support the class of 2028

The class of 2028 is holding their first CPMA fundraiser!

Visit the Holiday Pop Shop at lunch now through December 19th. Item prices range from $5 to $40. Proceeds go directly to the c/o 2028.

LOTE Language Other Than English

CPMA will offer the LOTE Language Other Than English exam January 13-16. SDUSD offers alternative options to satisfy high school world language requirements for students. One of these options is passing the LOTE exam. This assessment allows students to demonstrate their listening, speaking, reading, and writing language skills in a language other than English. Students that are eligible to take this exam were sent an invitation to sign up through parent email on 12-4-25. If you have not received an invitation and believe your student should take this exam please reach out to Ms. Celedon at gceledon@sandi.net to request an eligibility review.

After school Arts -

Session 2 November 4th- Dec 18th 

Register HERE.

Instrumental Practice Club - students in orchestra, band, modern band, room 1003

Tuesdays Canceled 

Printmaking with Ms. Mercier, room 201

Tuesdays

Writer's and Illustrator's workshop,  room 111

Tuesdays 

Mural Design and Painting with Mr. Swann, 503

Thursdays 

Guitar Club with Mr. Dyke - Beginning and Continuing room 208

Thursdays

Session 2 Nov 4 through December 18th - Register HERE.

If you have questions, please email Kim Bourda kbourda@sandi.net 

CPMA WINTER SPORTS 

MSA Middle School Athletics  

CPMA WINTER SPORTS ROSTERS LINK

Fall Season Dates: Soccer & Volleyball

• Nov. 21 – Team Rosters posted on CPMA Newsletter

• Dec. 2 – Jan. 22 – Practice T/H @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Saturday Games @ various High Schools & Times

• January 24 – End of regular season

• January 31 – Playoffs

• February 7 – Championships / End of season

MSA Parent FAQ More information can be found at: https://www.sdusdathletics.com/middle-school/msa-homepage/

Limited Spots:

Please make sure your student can commit to the full season. Practices 2x/week and games every Saturday at SDUSD high schools. 

VAPA Conflicts:

After-school arts rehearsals may overlap with sports. Arts take priority with on our dedication to arts programming. Coaches will prioritize students who can fully commit and who may not play with outside teams.

Tryout Information:

Students who meet CPMA's Success Criteria by the 10/31/25 Progress Report P2 are eligible and must have a completed Winter Registration in order to be approved to stay after school for tryouts. 

Practice Day Details:

• Line up at the PE gate after school Tues & Thurs Starting Dec. 1

• Check-in starts at 2:41 PM 

• Locker rooms are not available. Please come dressed and ready.

• Tryouts end at 4:25 PM

• Late bus leaves at 4:30 PM - SEE LATE BUS STOPS/ROUTES

Students are NOT assigned to a late activity route and may take the route closest to their house. Students are responsible to communicate with parents/guardians to plan accordingly.

Core Academy field trip 12/20/25

Core Academy is going to the San Diego History Center! Our students will be learning about the Women's Suffrage Movement and key historical figures from San Diego and California. 

When: Saturday 12/20/25 8:30am- 12:30pm

Permission Slips located in the main office or HERE, admission to the museum is free. All students must be dropped of by 8:30 am and picked up by 12:30 pm.

East Coast Trip

For more information about the 8th grade East Coast Trip, check here. 

https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/cpma-east-coast-trip/home

Bus Routes

Bus routes may change slightly from week to week, please check Parent Portal for any updates to your students route. 

CPMA COmmunity Newsletter 

December 5th, 2025

This week's schedule:

Monday 12/8- Full Day

Tuesday 12/9- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) 

Wednesday 12/10- Early Out B day (Periods 5-7) 

Thursday 12/11- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) 

Friday 12/12 B Day (Periods 5-7, & HR)

Winter music concerts 

12/9- Winter Modern Band- 6pm

12/12- Bold Notes, Brave Souls, Advanced Band- 6pm

12/16- Bold Notes, Brave Souls, Beginning and Intermediate Band- 6pm

12/19- Bold Notes, Brave Souls, Jazz Band- 6pm

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Visual and media arts showcase

1/8/26 GrARTitude, 6-8pm

1/9/26 GrARTitude, 6-8pm

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

fEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY

Impact Aid is a federal program that helps schools like ours make up for the loss of local property tax revenue caused by federally impacted property—such as military bases or federal housing.

By completing this short survey, you directly help CPMA secure essential funding that supports student programs, staffing, classroom materials, and overall school resources. Every survey counts, and even if your family is not federally connected, your response still helps us meet the required participation rate.

The easiest way to complete this form is through the Parent Portal. Login, click on forms on the left hand side and select "Impact Aid Survey From". If you do not yet have a Parent Portal account, please fill out this form and we will send you your login credentials.

Congrats to Francis Sangiorgio, the winner of our Federal Survey card raffle!

 For another chance to win a blind box please complete this survey by 12/12.

Help support the class of 2028

The class of 2028 is holding their first CPMA fundraiser!

Visit the Holiday Pop Shop at lunch now through December 19th. Item prices range from $5 to $40. Proceeds go directly to the c/o 2028.

LOTE Language Other Than English

CPMA will offer the LOTE Language Other Than English exam January 13-16. SDUSD offers alternative options to satisfy high school world language requirements for students. One of these options is passing the LOTE exam. This assessment allows students to demonstrate their listening, speaking, reading, and writing language skills in a language other than English. Students that are eligible to take this exam were sent an invitation to sign up through parent email on 12-4-25. If you have not received an invitation and believe your student should take this exam please reach out to Ms. Celedon at gceledon@sandi.net to request an eligibility review.

After school Arts -

Session 2 November 4th- Dec 18th 

Register HERE.

Instrumental Practice Club - students in orchestra, band, modern band, room 1003

Tuesdays Canceled 

Printmaking with Ms. Mercier, room 201

Tuesdays

Writer's and Illustrator's workshop,  room 111

Tuesdays 

Mural Design and Painting with Mr. Swann, 503

Thursdays 

Guitar Club with Mr. Dyke - Beginning and Continuing room 208

Thursdays

Session 2 Nov 4 through December 18th - Register HERE.

If you have questions, please email Kim Bourda kbourda@sandi.net 

CPMA WINTER SPORTS 

MSA Middle School Athletics  

CPMA WINTER SPORTS ROSTERS LINK

Fall Season Dates: Soccer & Volleyball

• Nov. 21 – Team Rosters posted on CPMA Newsletter

• Dec. 2 – Jan. 22 – Practice T/H @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Saturday Games @ various High Schools & Times

• January 24 – End of regular season

• January 31 – Playoffs

• February 7 – Championships / End of season

MSA Parent FAQ More information can be found at: https://www.sdusdathletics.com/middle-school/msa-homepage/

Limited Spots:

Please make sure your student can commit to the full season. Practices 2x/week and games every Saturday at SDUSD high schools. 

VAPA Conflicts:

After-school arts rehearsals may overlap with sports. Arts take priority with on our dedication to arts programming. Coaches will prioritize students who can fully commit and who may not play with outside teams.

Tryout Information:

Students who meet CPMA's Success Criteria by the 10/31/25 Progress Report P2 are eligible and must have a completed Winter Registration in order to be approved to stay after school for tryouts. 

Practice Day Details:

• Line up at the PE gate after school Tues & Thurs Starting Dec. 1

• Check-in starts at 2:41 PM 

• Locker rooms are not available. Please come dressed and ready.

• Tryouts end at 4:25 PM

• Late bus leaves at 4:30 PM - SEE LATE BUS STOPS/ROUTES

Students are NOT assigned to a late activity route and may take the route closest to their house. Students are responsible to communicate with parents/guardians to plan accordingly.

Core Academy field trip 12/20/25

Core Academy is going to the San Diego History Center! Our students will be learning about the Women's Suffrage Movement and key historical figures from San Diego and California. 

When: Saturday 12/20/25 8:30am- 12:30pm

Permission Slips located in the main office or HERE, admission to the museum is free. All students must be dropped of by 8:30 am and picked up by 12:30 pm.

East Coast Trip

For more information about the 8th grade East Coast Trip, check here. 

https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/cpma-east-coast-trip/home

Bus Routes

Bus routes may change slightly from week to week, please check Parent Portal for any updates to your students route. 

CPMA COmmunity Newsletter 

December 1st, 2025

This week's Schedule

Monday 12/1- Full Day

Tuesday 12/2- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) 

Wednesday 12/3- Early Out  B day (Periods 5-7) 

Thursday 12/4- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) 

Friday 12/5 B Day (Periods 5-7, & HR)

Sing outside the lines choir concert 12/4

Our winter choir concert is this Thursday 12/4

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

fEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY

We are asking all families to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey, and we want to share why it’s so important. Impact Aid is a federal program that helps schools like ours make up for the loss of local property tax revenue caused by federally impacted property—such as military bases or federal housing.

By completing this short survey, you directly help CPMA secure essential funding that supports student programs, staffing, classroom materials, and overall school resources. Every survey counts, and even if your family is not federally connected, your response still helps us meet the required participation rate.

The easiest way to complete this form is through the Parent Portal. Login, click on forms on the left hand side and select "Impact Aid Survey From". If you do not yet have a Parent Portal account, please fill out this form and we will send you your login credentials.

Congrats to Francis Sangiorgio, the winner of our Federal Survey card raffle!

Thank you for taking a few minutes to support our school community. Your participation truly makes a difference.

After school Arts -

Session 2 November 4th- Dec 18th 

Register HERE.

Instrumental Practice Club - students in orchestra, band, modern band, room 1003

Tuesdays

Printmaking with Ms. Mercier, room 201

Tuesdays

Writer's and Illustrator's workshop,  room 111

Tuesdays 

Mural Design and Painting with Mr. Swann, 503

Thursdays 

Guitar Club with Mr. Dyke - Beginning and Continuing room 208

Thursdays

Session 2 Nov 4 through December 18th - Register HERE.

If you have questions, please email Kim Bourda kbourda@sandi.net 

CPMA WINTER SPORTS 

MSA Middle School Athletics  

CPMA WINTER SPORTS ROSTERS LINK

Fall Season Dates: Soccer & Volleyball

• Nov. 21 – Team Rosters posted on CPMA Newsletter

• Dec. 2 – Jan. 22 – Practice T/H @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Saturday Games @ various High Schools & Times

• January 24 – End of regular season

• January 31 – Playoffs

• February 7 – Championships / End of season

MSA Parent FAQ More information can be found at: https://www.sdusdathletics.com/middle-school/msa-homepage/

Limited Spots:

Please make sure your student can commit to the full season. Practices 2x/week and games every Saturday at SDUSD high schools. 

VAPA Conflicts:

After-school arts rehearsals may overlap with sports. Arts take priority with on our dedication to arts programming. Coaches will prioritize students who can fully commit and who may not play with outside teams.

Tryout Information:

Students who meet CPMA's Success Criteria by the 10/31/25 Progress Report P2 are eligible and must have a completed Winter Registration in order to be approved to stay after school for tryouts. 

Practice Day Details:

• Line up at the PE gate after school Tues & Thurs Starting Dec. 1

• Check-in starts at 2:41 PM 

• Locker rooms are not available. Please come dressed and ready.

• Tryouts end at 4:25 PM

• Late bus leaves at 4:30 PM - SEE LATE BUS STOPS/ROUTES

Students are NOT assigned to a late activity route and may take the route closest to their house. Students are responsible to communicate with parents/guardians to plan accordingly.

Core Academy field trip 12/20/25

Core Academy is going to the San Diego History Center! Our students will be learning about the Women's Suffrage Movement and key historical figures from San Diego and California. 

When: Saturday 12/20/25 8:30am- 12:30pm

Permission Slips located in the main office or HERE, admission to the museum is free. All students must be dropped of by 8:30 am and picked up by 12:30 pm.

East Coast Trip

For more information about the 8th grade East Coast Trip, check here. 

https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/cpma-east-coast-trip/home

Bus Routes

Bus routes may change slightly from week to week, please check Parent Portal for any updates to your students route.