2024-25 Choice Enrollment 

If you are a current student enrolled at CPMA, you will not need to re-enroll or complete the choice application to continue at CPMA for next year. We currently have 81 seats available for the 2024-25 school year for any friends, family, teammates, youth theatre friends, band mates etc. to join us. Have them fill out the Choice application on the SDUSD web site if they are interested in attending CPMA for the 2024-25 school year. 

For questions about enrollment please email Claudia Camacho Admin Assistant at ccamacho@sandi.net 

Breakfast in the Classroom

Breakfast in the Classroom starts tomorrow!! It provides a sit down FREE balanced breakfast for all students every day. During these 3 weeks that we are investigating the feasibility of this program for our students and staff, there will be breakfast for all students, and there will not be a nutrition break snack. If you have any questions please email Mr. Page at dpage@sandi.net.  

ELPAC Testing

ELPAC Testing: Beings February 1st, and that the cut off for testing is March 29. See Ms. Gahan at kgahan@sandi.net if you have any questions. 

Middle School Athletics

Spring Sports (Football/Cheer) Registration is LIVE! The spring season will run from March 6 – May 18. Please contact our MSA Liaison Lupe Celedon at gceledon@sandi.net for questions or support.   

• MSA Spring Football/Cheer Registration 2023-2024

• MSA Parent FAQ

• More information can be found at sdusdathletics.com

Wrestling Pilot Program Interest Meeting:

CPMA is considering participation in the MSA Wrestling Pilot program. CPMA may offer wrestling in the spring depending on interest, logistics, and SGT approval. Students interested in finding out more may attend an informational meeting at Lunch on Tuesday 2/27 in the PE Fitness Room. Coach Brandon Davis from Madison HS will present. Seating is limited, students will need to sign up for a pass at link:

Wrestling Informational Meeting Sign Up

*Reminder:

In order to participate in CPMA special events, activities, field trips, and sports students must meet eligibility Student Success Criteria. Eligibility for spring sports will be determined upon review of the P3 progress report ending on 03/01/24:

1. Citizenship all E-M

2. Zero Incidents (including but not limited to suspensions, ISS, bus referral, etc.)

3. Tardies (6 or less)

4. Academic GPA 2.0 or above

5. Absences (15 or less unexcused period absences)

6. Questions? Email gceledon@sandi.net

Tardy Recovery Program

How to recover tardies:

• Attend a recovery session at Lunch in Room 206 with Ms. Celedon. No need to sign up, just bring your food and arrive within the first 10 minutes of lunch. 20 minutes = 4 tardy credits.

• Attend a recovery session at Lunch with any teacher that you make arrangements with. Your teacher can email Ms. Celedon to update your credits.

• MARCH 1, 2024 is the end of the P3 grading period. After 3/1/24 students may not make up new tardies that have occurred after 3/1/24. You may continue to make up tardies that were marked between the first day of school and 3/1/24. Tardies that occur after 3/1/24 are not eligible for tardy recovery so please remember to be on time to all classes.

8th Grade Eligibility Support Plans (ESP)

The P3 progress report period ends March 1, 2024. Students that are currently not meeting eligibility for 8th Grade year-end activities (Promotion Ceremony, 8th grade field trip, 8th grade celebration event) are advised to reach out to Ms. Tropila ltropila@sandi.net by Monday, 3/4/24. This is the deadline to initiate an ESP for support to recover eligibility.

2024 8th Grade East Coast Trip Expedition

Attention All 8th grade students who are registered for the 2024 East Coast Trip Expedition. We are excited to announce that we will begin having meetings during Lunch starting next week on Thursday, February 29th. We will meet in Room 419. If you have registered, please utilize the assignment in your 8th Google Community Classroom to write any questions you would like us to answer. Mr. G, Mr. Ingrum, and Mr. Dyke will clarify anything you need to know in order to prepare for our upcoming trip over summer. See you there!

California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) 

The CHKS surveys students statewide covering topics related to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, bullying, and other health issues such as school climate and student resiliency. Survey data will assist schools in: 

• Preventing youth health-risk behaviors

• Promoting positive youth development

• Fostering positive school climates

Please use the link below to take the survey for CPMA

Parent: https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/l6ub

Yearbook Updates

• Yearbook sales are halfway complete. Reserve your copy before we run out. $35.

• Please email Mr. Garcia at cgarcia4@sandi.net for any questions 

VAPA Announcements 

Arts and Story Hour 

When: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:45p-2:45p

Where: Cafeteria and Black box Theater

Who: Students from the following classes: Paine, Laughlin, Marsh, and Law

• The cafeteria will be set-up with approximately 6 different art stations with different projects.  There will be volunteers to assist with the project and give instructions.  

Playwrights Project

6th Grade students will continue to work with the SDSU Playwrights project in their English Classes. We can't wait to see what our students create.  

Honk Jr Musical 

The Honk Jr cast will continue rehearsing for our Middle School Musical after school this week: 

• Wednesday 4:00pm-5:45pm 

• Thursday 4:00pm-5:45pm 

Art Studio 

Our students in Art Studio will continue their Muralists Residency this week. We look forward to seeing their work around campus! 

2024-25 School Schedule 

2024-25 CPMA Bell Schedule 

Mondays 8:00am-2:36pm 

Tuesdays 8:00am- 2:36pm 

Wednesdays 8:00am- 1:05pm 

Thursdays 8:00am- 2:36pm 

Fridays 8:00am-2:36pm (6 Early out Fridays during the year) 

Past/Upcoming Shared Decision Making Meetings

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.

Link to All Scheduled Meetings and Agendas  

School Site Council Meeting 

• Monday Feb 5th, 2024 4:30pm-5:30pm 

• https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/84837119009 

• Agenda

School Site Governance Team Meeting

• Wednesday February 16th, 2024 4:45pm-5:45pm

• https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/85419320860

• Agenda 

  • • SGT Approved the Date and Time for 8th Grade Promotion 

    • June 5th 6:00pm-7:30pm in the CPMA Quad

      • Ticket details will be announced in April 

Parent and Staff Input Needed

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent and Community input sessions are happening this month. Have your voice and community heard by our District Board Members. 

• • Virtual Sessions

    • Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
      Time: 2:00 p.m.
      Zoom link will be provided after registration. Register here

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).

• CPMA Core Academy Permission Slip 

• Core Academy Sign-up

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

• Bullying Prevention Resources

• Students Speaking Out

Hello CPMA Families, 

Thank you for all the staff and students who made the ASB Valentines Dance a success. We had a great time celebrating our students who have met our Success Criteria and were able to enjoy being a kid and dance and eat pizza and spicy chips! Thank you to ASB for sponsoring the dance so it was Free for those who attended. 

• We will be piloting the Districts Breakfast in the Classroom Program starting February 26th for approximately 3 weeks. It provides a sit down FREE balanced breakfast for all students every day. If you have any questions please email Mr. Page at dpage@sandi.net.  

• ELPAC Testing: Beings February 1st, and that the cut off for testing is March 29. See Ms. Gahan at kgahan@sandi.net if you have any questions. 

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent and Community input sessions are happening this month. Have your voice and community heard by our District Board Members. 

• • Virtual Sessions

    • Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
      Time: 9:00 a.m.
      Zoom link will be provided after registration. Register here.

    • Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
      Time: 2:00 p.m.
      Zoom link will be provided after registration. Register here.

Have a Great Week CPMA! 

Principal Pino Antl 

ASB Announcements

CPMA Spirit Events this week! 

• Thursday Feb 22nd THROWBACK THURSDAY

  • Dress in your decades gear! 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s 

• Friday Feb 23rd Pajama Day! Be cozy and cool! 

• Lunch Friday Feb 23rd Play the GIANT UNO GAME with us! 

California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) 

The CHKS surveys students statewide covering topics related to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, bullying, and other health issues such as school climate and student resiliency. Survey data will assist schools in: 

• Preventing youth health-risk behaviors

• Promoting positive youth development

• Fostering positive school climates

Please use the link below to take the survey for CPMA

Parent: https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/l6ub

Yearbook Updates! 

• Yearbook sales are halfway complete. Reserve your copy before we run out. $35.

• On Thursday, February 22, we're taking nominations for student and teacher stand-outs. Nominate your friends and favorite teachers for a variety of categories which will be voted on at a future date. 

• While you're nominating teachers and students, get your buddy photo taken. This is the final day our photographers are taking buddy photos. See you near the butterfly mural at the 400 building during lunch!

• Please email Mr. Garcia at cgarcia4@sandi.net for any questions 

Resources for Families Impacted by Recent Storms

• We recognize that your communities have been severely impacted by this months storms.  Children & Youth in Transition developed a list of resources to assist families and students during this difficult time.  

• Please contact ccamacho@sandi.net for a referral for any resources you and your family may need. 

VAPA Announcements 

Playwrights Project

6th Grade students will continue to work with the SDSU Playwrights project in their English Classes. We can't wait to see what our students create.  

Honk Jr Musical 

The Honk Jr cast will continue rehearsing for our Middle School Musical after school this week: 

• Wednesday 4:00pm-5:45pm 

• Thursday 4:00pm-5:45pm 

Art Studio 

Our students in Art Studio will continue their Muralists Residency this week. We look forward to seeing their work around campus! 

2024-25 School Schedule 

2024-25 CPMA Bell Schedule 

Mondays 8:00am-2:36pm 

Tuesdays 8:00am- 2:36pm 

Wednesdays 8:00am- 1:05pm 

Thursdays 8:00am- 2:36pm 

Fridays 8:00am-2:36pm (6 Early out Fridays during the year) 

Past/Upcoming Shared Decision Making Meetings

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.

Link to All Scheduled Meetings and Agendas  

School Site Council Meeting 

• Monday Feb 5th, 2024 4:30pm-5:30pm 

• https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/84837119009 

• Agenda

School Site Governance Team Meeting

• Wednesday February 16th, 2024 4:45pm-5:45pm

• https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/85419320860

• Agenda 

  • • SGT Approved the Date and Time for 8th Grade Promotion 

    • June 5th 6:00pm-7:30pm in the CPMA Quad

      • Ticket details will be announced in April 

Middle School Athletics

Spring Sports (Football/Cheer) Registration is LIVE! The spring season will run from March 6 – May 18. Please contact our MSA Liaison Lupe Celedon at gceledon@sandi.net for questions or support.   

• MSA Spring Football/Cheer Registration 2023-2024

• MSA Parent FAQ

• More information can be found at sdusdathletics.com

*Reminder:

In order to participate in CPMA special events, activities, field trips, and sports students must meet eligibility Student Success Criteria. Eligibility for spring sports will be determined upon review of the P3 progress report ending on 03/01/24:

1. Citizenship all E-M

2. Zero Incidents (including but not limited to suspensions, ISS, bus referral, etc.)

3. Tardies (6 or less)

4. Academic GPA 2.0 or above

5. Absences (15 or less unexcused period absences)

6. 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).

• CPMA Core Academy Permission Slip 

• Core Academy Sign-up

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

• Bullying Prevention Resources

• Students Speaking Out

Hello CPMA Families, 

The CPMA staff would like to thank all the families that supported our students this week at our Grade Level Semester 1 Awards Ceremony and our Visual Art Show Through Our Eyes. It was so great to see smiling families and students as they learned about the rich learning experiences students engaged in during 1st Semester. 

We will continue to focus on our Core Values with our students via our Leader In Me Curriculum during Homeroom each week. The Leader in Me curriculum focuses on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective teens. 

We will be trying out the Districts Breakfast in the Classroom Program starting February 26th for approximatley 3 weeks. This will give us an idea if we want to commit to this program for all of our students for the year next year. It provides a sit down FREE balanced breakfast for all students every day. Students that have full bellys will be better prepared to learn. If you have any questions please email Mr. Page at dpage@sandi.net. 

Reminder that there is No School Friday February 16th and Monday February 19th. Students will return to school Tuesday February 20th. 

• ELPAC Testing: Beings February 1st, and that the cut off for testing is March 29. See Ms. Gahan at kgahan@sandi.net if you have any questions. 

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent and Community input sessions are happening this month. Have your voice and community heard by our District Board Members. 

• • In Person Sessions
    Interpretation, childcare and light refreshments will be provided at all in-person sessions. To request interpretation in a language other than Spanish, Vietnamese or Filipino, complete this request form.

    • Sub-District A
      Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
      Time: 5:30 p.m.
      Location: Mira Mesa High School, Media Center, 10510 Reagan Road, San Diego, CA 92126
      Trustees: Sabrina Bazzo, Richard Barrera 

  • Virtual Sessions

    • Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
      Time: 9:00 a.m.
      Zoom link will be provided after registration. Register here.

    • Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
      Time: 2:00 p.m.
      Zoom link will be provided after registration. Register here.

Have a Great Week CPMA! 

Principal Pino Antl 

ASB Announcements

Save the Date! ASB will be hosting an afterschool Valentine's Dance on Wednesday February 14th, 2024 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Music, Food, Dancing, Photo opportunities! Late Buses will depart at 6:00pm. 

• Students who meet our school success criteria/eligibility requirements are eligible to attend and for free!!!

  • •  6 or less Tardies 

    • 15 or less (by period) Unexcused Absences  “U, A, Z” in PowerSchool- no Truancies

    • ZERO Incidents

    • All E-M Citizenship 

    • 2.0 or above Academic GPA

• Tickets are redeemable HERE. Students use their ID# as their promo code. Please use your parents email address or your personal gmail (not sandi.net email) to recieve confirmation. 

Resources for Families Impacted by Recent Storms

• We recognize that your communities have been severely impacted by this months storms.  Children & Youth in Transition developed a list of resources to assist families and students during this difficult time.  

• Please contact ccamacho@sandi.net for a referral for any resources you and your family may need. 

California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) 

The CHKS surveys students statewide covering topics related to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, bullying, and other health issues such as school climate and student resiliency. Survey data will assist schools in: 

• Preventing youth health-risk behaviors

• Promoting positive youth development

• Fostering positive school climates

Please use the link below to take the survey for CPMA

Parent: https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/l6ub

VAPA Announcements 

Through our Eyes: Visual Arts Show 

Come see our Visual Art students work in our Free Art show in our Black Box theatre on Thursday Feb 8th or Friday Feb 9th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. 

Playwrights Project

6th Grade students will begin their Playwrights project residency this week! We can't wait to see what our students create.  

Honk Jr Musical 

The Honk Jr cast will continue rehearsing for our Middle School Musical after school this week: 

• Wednesday 4:00pm-5:45pm 

• Thursday 4:00pm-5:45pm 

Art Studio 

Our students in Art Studio will begin their Muralist residency this week. We look forward to seeing their work around campus! 

2024-25 School Schedule 

2024-25 CPMA Bell Schedule 

Mondays 8:00am-2:36pm 

Tuesdays 8:00am- 2:36pm 

Wednesdays 8:00am- 1:05pm 

Thursdays 8:00am- 2:36pm 

Fridays 8:00am-2:36pm (6 Early out Fridays during the year) 

Past/Upcoming Shared Decision Making Meetings

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.

Link to All Scheduled Meetings and Agendas  

School Site Council Meeting 

• Monday Feb 5th, 2024 4:30pm-5:30pm 

• https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/84837119009 

• Agenda

School Site Governance Team Meeting

• Wednesday January 24th, 2024 4:45pm-5:45pm

• https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/85419320860

• Agenda Includes voting on bell schedule, modified day calendar, and advising on budget

Middle School Athletics

Winter Sports Team Rosters

Important Reminder:

Students that are being picked up after practice will wait at the front of school with their coach. The bus gates and parking lot are for bus entry/exit only. Please do not drive in to the parking lot.

Reminders:

• Practices: Wed. and Thur. @ 4:00pm-5:30pm

• Plan to arrive suited up to play at 4:00pm (locker rooms not available)

• See PM Late Bus Details page and plan accordingly

More details at: https://sdusdathletics.com/middle-schools/

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).

• CPMA Core Academy Permission Slip 

• Core Academy Sign-up

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

• Bullying Prevention Resources

• Students Speaking Out