CPMA COmmunity Newsletter 

November 14th, 2025

Next week's Schedule

Monday 11/17- Full Day

Tuesday 11/18- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) 

Wednesday 11/19- Early Out  B day (Periods 5-7) 

Thursday 11/20- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) 

Friday 11/21- Early Out day (Periods 5-7)

NO SCHOOL November 24th- 28th, Have a relaxing Thanksgiving Break!

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.

Please complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey by Friday, the 28th for a chance to win a Disney blind box, generously donated by a CPMA family.

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

Thanksgiving Meal & Gift Card Opportunity 

As we head into the holiday season, CPMA is excited to offer our families a chance to receive a full Thanksgiving dinner kit to prepare at home or Von's a gift card. If your family would appreciate a little extra support this season, we invite you to complete this form for an opportunity to be selected. Meals and gift cards will be distributed during Thanksgiving break week.

We’re grateful for our CPMA community and hope this helps make your holiday a little brighter.

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.

Old globe's julius caesar coming to cpma

Since last week’s launch, our Julius Caesar show is almost half way filled up. Please register now when The Old Globe presents the William Shakespeare classic "in the round" on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 in the Cathy Hickman Black Box Theatre.

This performance is FREE, and concessions are FREE. Shakespeare is meant to be seen, so bring the whole family out if you’re interested in theatre, literature, and/or Roman history.

Core Academy field trip- cANCELLED FOR 11/15/25 AND rESCHEDULED FOR 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 

November 7th, 2025

Next weeks Schedule

Monday 11/10- No School

Tuesday 11/11- No School - Veteran's Day 

Wednesday 11/12- Early Out  B day (Periods 5,6,7) 

Thursday 11/13- A Day (Periods 1,2,3,4) 

Friday 11/14- Full Day- (All Periods 1-7)

Last night of Vaudeville

CPMA's Theatre Department is thrilled to present our first show of the year, "The Last Night of Vaudeville!"

When a hard-working group of vaudeville performers learns that their theater is replacing their acts with motion pictures, they do what any down-and-out troupe would do in their situation: concoct a magic trick to make visiting silent film star Charlie Chaplin disappear on stage! Alternating between backstage antics and the final onstage performances of the various acts, this farce is a rollicking look back at a bygone art form and a poignant message about dealing with change.

CPMA Performing Arts Center

• Friday, Nov 7th @ 6:00pm

Purchase Tickets through link here at Purple Pass. $7 students $12 adults. 

Come out and support our awesome Theatre students and see the amazing set that the Technical Theatre students have built!

Cast Information Contact: ehannon@sandi.net

Crew Information Contact: jrohrbacher@sandi.net

Ticket Box Office Contact: agutierrez3@sandi.net

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 

Old globe's julius caesar coming to cpma

Since last week’s launch, our Julius Caesar show is almost half way filled up. Please register now when The Old Globe presents the William Shakespeare classic "in the round" on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 in the Cathy Hickman Black Box Theatre.

This performance is FREE, and concessions are FREE. Shakespeare is meant to be seen, so bring the whole family out if you’re interested in theatre, literature, and/or Roman history.

Core Academy field trip

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 11/15/25 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. 

WINTER SPORTS ReGISTRATION

MSA Middle School Athletics  

Registration Link closed 11/3/25!

Fall Season Dates: Soccer & Volleyball

• Nov. 4 & 6 & 13 – Winter Tryouts @ 2:41pm-4:30pm (Nov.11th NO SCHOOL)

• Dec. 1 – Team Rosters posted on CPMA Newsletter

• Dec. 9 – Jan. 24 – 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. 

Tryout Day Details:

• Line up at the PE gate after school (see dates).

• 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.