CPMA newsletter
November 2023
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
November 26th, 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
I hope you all had a restful, reflective and gratitude filled week. We are excited to see our wonderful staff and students back to campus Monday November 27th.
This week we are highlighting our Core Value Growth and Perserverance. Our students have demonstrated growth as they enter the last grading period of the Fall Semester. We will be celebrating our scholars and citizens who have worked hard to make the right choices, shown growth in the artistic and academic work, and dedicate themselves to our performances. There is always room to grow and develop as we learn to overcome our struggles.
"The secret of life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times." - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
We won't always get it right the first time, and like Paulo Coelho says we must keep trying.
We need your feedback!
As we begin to prepare for our 2024-25 budget/staffing season we are requesting that all families complete a Parent Feedback form.
8th Grade Promotion Feedback Form- Let us know
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 1. This is NOT the LCFF form that was completed at the beginning of the month. This is a DIFFERENT survey form that asks for information regarding housing. 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.
Impact Aid_23-24_Flier English and Spanish (1) (1).pdf
If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please contact our office at 858-800-5550 or dcoleman@sandi.net
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us stay fully funded!
We thank our community for helping our site claim over $63,000 in federal dollars by completing the LCFF form.
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 will be 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.
LOTE Testing
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 eligible students will have the opportunity to take the online LOTE Assessment. Eligible students will be notified via parent email, or letter delivered in class. Please email kgahan@sandi.net if you have any questions.
If a student Passes the "Language Other Than English" assessment (can be taken in any language), the student will be given High School Graduation Credit for their Language Requirement. This puts our students in a great place for excelling in High School! If you are interested in having your student take the LOTE, please fill out the LOTE Interest Survey.
ASB Announcements
ASB Officers Announced!
ASB President: Lonnie Alexander
7th Grade President: Lally-Bo Page
6th Grade President: Reannyn Sams
ASB Vice Presidents: Jayla Sanchez & Guppy Todd
ASB Treasurer: Katie Truong
ASB Secretary: Raquel Albarran
Congrats!!!!
VAPA Announcements
Field Trips
Tech Theatre to The Grinch @ The Old Globe Theater Tuesday, November 28th at 9:30a
Dance Department to the Grinch @ The Old Globe Theatre Thursday, November 30th at 5:30pm
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
Winter Break
Winter Break Starts December 18th, 2023 and students will return to school on January 3rd 2024.
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).
Middle School Athletics
Winter Sports Registration (Soccer/Volleyball) closes on Friday, Dec. 1.
Link: Winter Registration Form
Season Timeline:
CPMA Tryouts: December 6, 13, 14 @ 4:00-5:30pm
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
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 November 9th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
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
Homeroom Lesson 11-28-23
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
November 12th, 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
We had a great 4 day week that was capped off by a wonderful High School Enrollment Fair. We appreciate all the hard work of our 8th grade Counselor Lenci Tropila and our student support team for putting it all together to allow students to explore their high school options.
The 2nd Progress Reporting Period ended on Nov 9th. Students will receive their Progress Report on Friday Nov 17th. Parents can see their students grades online via Parent Portal at any time.
Remember No School November 20th-24th for Thanksgiving Break. Students will be back to campus November 27th.
This week we are highlighting our Core Value of Self Expression. Much of the work we do with students is to help them reflect on their actions and help them think about the self they want to portray to the world. At CPMA students are engaged in learning that centers around the CA Core Arts Standards where one of the foundational principles is "participation in each of the arts as creators, performers, and audience members (responders) enables individuals to discover and develop their own creative capacity, thereby providing a source of lifelong satisfaction. (Cde.gov.org)
We strive to create an environment where students learn about themselves and are able to communicate their authentic selves in a respectful, responsible, and reliable way.
Principal Pino Antl
LOTE Testing
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 eligible students will have the opportunity to take the online LOTE Assessment. Eligible students will be notified via parent email, or letter delivered in class. Please email kgahan@sandi.net if you have any questions.
If a student Passes the "Language Other Than English" assessment (can be taken in any language), the student will be given High School Graduation Credit for their Language Requirement. This puts our students in a great place for excelling in High School! If you are interested in having your student take the LOTE, please fill out the LOTE Interest Survey.
ASB Announcements
Spirit Days
Monday 11/13- Camouflage Day (camo print)
Tuesday 11/14- Duo day (not like twin day, it can be a group costume OR wear an iconic duo on your shirt like a singing group or characters on your shirt)
Wednesday 11/15- Sweater Weather (wear a cozy sweater)
Thursday 11/16- Wear Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness (it’s also World Pancreatic Day)
Friday 11/17- Flannel Friday (flannel print)
ASB Officer Elections
Elections were live 11/7 - 11/10. STUDENTS voted with their school email. Results will be announced
Tuesday November 14th!
ASB President Candidates
Lonnie Alexander (8th grade)
Guppy Todd (8th grade)
Jayden Fleming (8th grade)
Lally-Bo Page (7th grade)
Eliana Bryant-Perez (7th grade)
Ayden Phillips (6th grade)
Reannyn Sams (6th grade)
ASB Treasurer
Katie Truong (6th grade)
Ayden Phillips (6th grade)
ASB Secretary
Raquel Albarran (8th grade)
Alyssa Cipres (7th grade)
Cell Phone Usage
I would like to thank our students who have been respectful and responsive when reminded to put phones away during the school day. 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.
Admin will be confiscating student phones if they are found being used during class time, lunch and or passing periods.
Students can retrieve the phone from the office at the end of the day for the first incident and parents will be contacted.
If parents would like to have students keep their phones during the school day, we ask that they ensure their students keeps it tucked away in their backpacks and it is not seen or used.
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).
Choice Applications for High School
The choice application priority window is currently open until November 15, 2023. If 8th grade students would like to attend a high school other than their neighborhood high school, they need to complete the choice application.
Find more information here: Choice Application Priority Window
Information regarding transportation can be found here: Buses
Here is a list of SDUSD high schools: High Schools
Students who wish to attend their neighborhood school do not need to fill out the choice application. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tropila at ltropila@sandi.net
VAPA Announcements
Twelfth Night Citizenship Performances
Students with ALL E's and M's in citizenship will be invited to watch the performance for one of the performances during Period 2 or 5 on Monday Nov 13th.
Twelfth Night in the Performing Arts Center
November 15th 6:30pm-8:30pm
November 16th 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Middle School Athletics
Winter Sports Registration is LIVE! The winter season will run from December 4 – March 2. Please contact our MSA Liaison Lupe Celedon at gceledon@sandi.net for questions or support.
More information can be found 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
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 November 9th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
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
Homeroom Lesson 11-14-23
Students honored Sydney Valenzuela for her Core Value "Self-Expression" and discussed how this value shows up in their experience. Classes also reviewed Eligibility standards for special events, field trips, and sports.
Halloween Fun!
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
November 5th, 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
Thank you to all that have completed the Federal Aid forms. We collected all but 99 forms! We collected 85% of our students forms which equals $66,930.00 for our school.
This week we are highlighting our Core Value of Belonging. Inclusivity, connectedness, common interests are key to developing a culture where students feel that they belong. This week we saw students come together around their common interest in K-Pop at the K-Pop Club meeting at lunch with Ms. Lee. I also ws able to peek in at the learning taking place at lunch for the Reptile Club, where students can learn and share all things Reptiles! We also have a New Student ambassador team that will be ensuring that all New Students to our campus well welcomed and included.
NO SCHOOL Friday November 10th in observance of Veteran's Day. Thank you to all that have served our country.
Thank you to all that work hard every day to create a feeling of Belonging on our CPMA Campus,
Principal Pino Antl
"New Student" Ambassador Program
The counseling team is excited to fully roll out our New Student Ambassador Program! Students have applied and 11 students have been accepted to be New Student Ambassadors.
Their responsibilities will include:
Welcoming new students to our campus to foster a sense of belonging
Walking them to each of their classes on their first day and showing them around.
New Student Ambassador Training will take place on Tuesday 11/7 during advisory. The students will check in with their teachers for attendance and then report to Room 101 for training.
LOTE Testing
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 eligible students will have the opportunity to take the online LOTE Assessment. Eligible students will be notified via parent email, or letter delivered in class.
Parent Training for Families of Students Providing Services
Please review this flyer if you are interested .
Monthly meetings with presentations about specific subjects and opportunity to meet with ADR team members.
Questions? Contact Eron Easter.
ASB Announcements
Club Sign Ups and Constitutions
Please see Ms. Arredondo for information about joining, starting, or continuing a club.
Remember that all clubs need an advisor which can be any adult on campus.
Cell Phone Usage
I would like to thank our students who have been respectful and responsive when reminded to put phones away during the school day. 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.
Admin will be confiscating student phones if they are found being used during class time, lunch and or passing periods.
Students can retrieve the phone from the office at the end of the day for the first incident and parents will be contacted.
If parents would like to have students keep their phones during the school day, we ask that they ensure their students keeps it tucked away in their backpacks and it is not seen or used.
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 is Hiring
We currently are looking at hiring for a few positions. We would love our community members to apply! Check out our employment page to read more about job opportunities here at CPMA!
Campus Security Assistant (CSA)
Nov 6th SDSCPA Auditions on CPMA Campus
Nov 9th High School Fair during lunch in the Cafeteria
Schools that will be present: Clairemont, Kearny High School, UC High, SDSCPA, San Diego High School, Crawford, MET, Madison
Choice Applications for High School
The choice application priority window is currently open until November 15, 2023. If 8th grade students would like to attend a high school other than their neighborhood high school, they need to complete the choice application.
Find more information here: Choice Application Priority Window
Information regarding transportation can be found here: Buses
Here is a list of SDUSD high schools: High Schools
Students who wish to attend their neighborhood school do not need to fill out the choice application. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tropila at ltropila@sandi.net
VAPA Announcements
Twelfth Night Rehearsals
Monday November 6th 4:00pm-5:45pm (Late Buses Provided)
Wednesday November 8th 4:00pm-5:45pm (Late Buses Provided)
Twelfth Night in the Performing Arts Center
November 15th 6:30pm-8:30pm
November 16th 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Sign Up to audition for Solo's for the Winter Choir Concert with Ms. Miller
Middle School Athletics
Winter Sports Registration is LIVE! The winter season will run from December 4 – March 2. Please contact our MSA Liaison Lupe Celedon at gceledon@sandi.net for questions or support.
More information can be found at https://sdusdathletics.com/middle-schools/
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 November 6th, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm
School Site Governance Team Meeting
Thursday November 9th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
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
Homeroom Lesson 10-31-23 and 11-7-23
Students with Academic GPA 3.5+ and E-M Citizenship celebrated in the quad. Classes also reviewed Eligibility standards for special events, field trips, and sports.
