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October 2023
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CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
October 27th, 2023
October 27th, 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
I had the honor and privilege to take a team of CPMA staff to Birmingham, Alabama for the annual Art Schools Network Conference "Teaching Anti-Racism and Equity Through the Arts." The conference was powerful and vital to our work here at CPMA. We will be sharing with staff our learning and we will be continuing to lean into our areas of growth to be the best school for all our students and provide spaces for our students to be seen and heard how they want to be seen and heard.
LCFF Forms are needed ASAP! We have only 91 forms out of 698 students completed. Each form equals about $115 of Federal funds for our school. We are on track for losing $68,000 in federal funds at the current submission rate. The deadline is Tuesday October 31st. PLEASE LOGIN TO YOUR PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT TO COMPLETE- IT TAKES SECONDS AND PROVIDES NEEDED FUNDS TO OUR SITE.
Thank you,
Principal Pino Antl
Picture Make Up day is Monday 10/30/23
Picture Make Up day is Monday 10/30/23
Students will be able to take pictures on Monday during PE.
Only if they missed picture day or parents have requested a retake.
Please let the PE/Dance teacher know if your child needs to take their picture by completing this google form.
Parent Training for Families of Students Providing Services
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.
Halloween Costume Guidelines
Halloween Costume Guidelines
Have fun with friends, be creative, and enjoy the spirit of the holiday!
Costumes may only be worn on Tues., October 31.
Changing for PE is required - plan for costume to fit into PE locker
Should be appropriate for school- Be Courteous!
No full face makeup - must be able to identify student
No full face masks
No weapons or weapon-like objects (wands, swords, guns, etc.)
Shoes must have a solid sole with closed heel and toes - no slippers, heel of shoe cannot exceed two inches
If a student's costume is disruptive to learning or offensive, they will be asked to change.
All school dress code rules apply.
ASB Announcements
ASB Announcements
Dress Up Days
Monday October 30th- BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom
Tuesday October 31st- Costume Day!!!
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
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
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).
No Outside Food Deliveries Allowed
No Outside Food Deliveries Allowed
Please remind your students that food delivery services such as Grub hub/Uber Eats are not allowed during the school day. Students are offered free breakfast and lunch every day. See our District Policy for more information.
CPMA is Hiring
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!
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
Students got information about this on Monday 10/23 during English Class
Nov 9th High School Fair during lunch in the Cafeteria
Schools that will be present: Clairmont, 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
VAPA Announcements
Twelfth Night Rehearsals
Monday 10/30 (Buses Provided)
4:00-5:45pm in the PAC
Wednesday 11/1 (Buses Provided)
4:00pm-5:45pm in the PAC
Saturday 11/4
9:00am-3:00pm in the PAC
Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletics
Congratulations to the following students for qualifying as one of the top 9 athletes for the upcoming MSA Track & Field Finals. Just so you are aware, 24 schools participated, and the top 27 athletes competed last week – leaving only the top 9 athletes moving forward to the Finals. At the Finals, only the top 3 athletes in each event will be recognized.
Brian Vieyra he is going to the Finals in the Long Jump.
Jordan Poindexter will. Be representing CPMA in both the 100m and 200m races.
The CPMA boys 4 x 400 team also qualified. The Team consisted of:
Calvin Rodriguez
Loki Maki
Griffin Maki
Daylon Dela Cruz
For the girls, Mariyah Monia will be representing CPMA in both the 100m and 200m races.
Kamryn Gueston made it to the Final in the 100m and the Long Jump.
This means a total of 8 students are representing CPMA at the Track & Field Finals. This is a HUGE accomplishment for our students. I was predicting 2 or maybe 3 students in total attending Finals, 4 if we were super lucky. Eight is over thee moon! So proud of our students.
Fall Sports Registration is LIVE! 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/
The winter season will run from December 4 – March 2, below is a breakdown of the season:
December 4-8: Tryouts begin
December 16 – January 2: Winter Break no activity
January 3: Resume tryouts (if needed), practice
January 5: Final roster due
January 13: Week 1 (2 games per day, per week)
February 10: End of regular season
February 24: Playoffs
March 2: Championships
We would love more attendance at our 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.
School Site Council Meeting
Monday November 6th, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm
School Site Governance Team Meeting
Thursday October 19th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
Bullying Prevention and Reporting
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
Homeroom Lesson 10-31-23
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.
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
October 22nd, 2023
October 22nd, 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
What a great week! We have had some fun things going on! We did a Fun Friday Musical Chair activity at lunch and hope to continue having our ASB leaders do more activities for our kiddos. We had a false alarm fire evacuation occurred this week as well as participated in the CA shakeout on Thursday. The students were respectful, responsible, and took the safety drills seriously. Please read below for important information and how we plan to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
Picture Make Up day is Monday 10/30
Picture Make Up day is Monday 10/30
Students will be able to take pictures on Monday during PE.
Only if they missed picture day or parents have requested a retake.
Please let the PE/Dace teacher know if your child needs to take thier picture.
Halloween Costume Guidelines
Halloween Costume Guidelines
Have fun with friends, be creative, and enjoy the spirit of the holiday!
Costumes may only be worn on Tues., October 31.
Changing for PE is required - plan for costume to fit into PE locker
Should be appropriate for school- Be Courteous!
No full face makeup - must be able to identify student
No full face masks
No weapons or weapon-like objects (wands, swords, guns, etc.)
Shoes must have a solid sole with closed heel and toes - no slippers, heel of shoe cannot exceed two inches
If a student's costume is disruptive to learning or offensive, they will be asked to change.
All school dress code rules apply.
ASB Announcements
ASB Announcements
Red Ribbon Week:
Tuesday October 24th- Show School Spirit by wearing School Colors!
6th Graders wear Black
7th Grade wear Silver/Gray
8th graders wear Blue
Wednesday October 25th- Cultural Diversity Day
Thursday October 26th- Pink Out! for Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday October 27th- Disney Day
Monday October 30th- BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom
Tuesday October 31st- Costume Day!!!
Cell Phone Usage
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
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).
No Outside Food Deliveries Allowed
No Outside Food Deliveries Allowed
Please remind your students that food delivery services such as Grub hub/Uber Eats are not allowed during the school day. Students are offered free breakfast and lunch every day. See our District Policy for more information.
23-24 FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY REMINDER
23-24 FEDERAL IMPACT AID SURVEY REMINDER
Please complete the federal impact survey to ensure that our school and district receive needed funds. Link Here for Flyer. If still needed the forms are going home in your students 4th period class today.
CPMA is Hiring
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!
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)
Click the Link above to read about the following 8th grade opportunities.
SDSCPA Auditions
Picture Yourself at Madison
Clairemont High School 8th Grade Visit (Parents to take kids)
VAPA Announcements
VAPA Announcements
Twelfth Night Theatre Production Rehearsals will be this week after school Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-5:50pm. Tech Rehearsal for Twelfth Night will be in the PAC from 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturday October 28th.
Night of Stars
Night of Stars
Thank you to all the performers, teachers, families, and staff members who came together for a wonderful evening of joy, arts appreciation, artistic expression, and love. Our students shined and demonstrated how well rounded and professional students they are. The performance was a great representation of the diversity of opportunities our students have daily at CPMA! Thanks again!
Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletics
CPMA track & field outcomes haven't been posted yet. We had a few students participate in the Championship Prelim this weekend at Patrick Henry.
Our CPMA boys Basketball team made it to the playoffs this weekend and played hard against the Lewis Middle School but were not able to pull off the win.
Our CPMA Girls basketball team beat Bell Middle school this weekend and will be going to the semi-finals at LMEC on 10/28 at 2:00pm. Go CPMA!!!
Please be aware that after school sports practice is cancelled on Monday, Oct. 23 for all teams.
Fall Sports Registration is LIVE! 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/
The winter season will run from December 4 – March 2, below is a breakdown of the season:
December 4-8: Tryouts begin
December 16 – January 2: Winter Break no activity
January 3: Resume tryouts (if needed), practice
January 5: Final roster due
January 13: Week 1 (2 games per day, per week)
February 10: End of regular season
February 24: Playoffs
March 2: Championships
We would love more attendance at our 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.
School Site Council Meeting
Monday November 6th, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm
School Site Governance Team Meeting
Thursday October 19th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
CPMA Facility/Safety Updates
CPMA Facility/Safety Updates
This week construction has began on installation of our Emergency Communication System (ECS). This is an updated alarm and bell system that can be app controlled. This is a great update for our school safety as every classroom, office, and occupied space will have 2 way communication with the office in the case of emergency.
CPMA Restorative Discipline Plan
CPMA Restorative Discipline Plan
Our Site Governance Team (SGT) refined and approved our CPMA Discipline Policy (Click here) using feedback from parents and community members from our Principal Chats and google forms.
Bullying Prevention and Reporting
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 #8
Homeroom Lesson #8
Students had the opportunity to work on Digital Citizenship lessons and work on setting goals for themselves.
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
Oct 15th 2023
Oct 15th 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
We have made it through the first 6 weeks of school. Progress reports were sent home on a golden rod paper Monday October 9th. We are meeting as grade level teams to identify students who are struggling academically and or behaviorally. Please reach out to your students counselor if you would like a meeting regarding your students progress, we can provide in person or zoom options.
No Outside Food Deliveries Allowed
No Outside Food Deliveries Allowed
Please remind your students that food delivery services such as Grub hub/Uber Eats are not allowed during the school day. Students are offered free breakfast and lunch every day. See our District Policy for more information.
Staffing Updates
Staffing Updates
Fall staffing adjustments will be completed by October 23rd. We will be adjusting caseloads for some of our Mild Mod Students, as we have reduced our allocation by 0.6 teacher. We will also we welcoming a new 7th Grade ELA teacher to fill our vacancy and will be introducing them to our community shortly. Those that are impacted have already been contacted.
23-24 IMPACT AID SURVEY REMINDER
23-24 IMPACT AID SURVEY REMINDER
Please complete the federal impact survey to ensure that our school and district recieve needed funds. Link Here for Flyer
Click the Link above to read about the following 8th grade opportunities.
SDSCPA Auditions
Picture Yourself at Madison
Clairemont High School 8th Grade Visit (Parents to take kids)
California Shakeout 10/19/23
California Shakeout 10/19/23
We will participate in the statewide CA Shakeout Event on Thursday October 19th. Students will practice our emergency procedures in the case of an earthquake.
Night of Stars
Night of Stars
Our first large production of the year is coming October 19th at 6:30pm! Please use this link to purchase your tickets now!
`MONDAY OCT 16th: There will be a day time performance for our CPMA Scholars who have good citizenship during the first Progress reporting Period. We love celebrating our students who demonstrate our CPMA Core values!!!
Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletics
CPMA track & field students are headed to the Division 2 Team Championships this Saturday at Crawford High School, where competed for the highest combined team score. We have several standout athletes in both the boys and girls divisions and we saw them shine in their individual events.
Our CPMA Boys Basketball team won their bracket and are heading to the playoffs Saturday October 21st. GO CPMA STARS! We are very proud!!
ASB Announcements
ASB Announcements
Club Fair: Check out the Club options we have on campus during our Lunch Time Club Fair October 20th.
Red Ribbon Week:
Tuesday October 24th- Show School Spirit by wearing School Colors!
6th Graders wear Black
7th Grade wear Silver/Gray
8th graders wear Blue
Wednesday October 25th- Cultural Diversity Day
Thursday October 26th- Pink Out! for Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday October 27th- Disney Day
Monday October 30th- BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom
Tuesday October 31st- Costume Day!!!
CPMA Facility/Safety Updates
CPMA Facility/Safety Updates
This week construction has began on installation of our Emergency Communication System (ECS). This is an updated alarm and bell system that can be app controlled. This is a great update for our school safety as every classroom, office, and occupied space will have 2 way communication with the office in the case of emergency.
We will also begin our Single Point of Entry Construction project soon. This will cause some disruption to the front of the school, we will keep you updated when construction begins. This will ensure that there is one entry point that is monitored and controlled by school staff during school hours.
CPMA Restorative Discipline Plan
CPMA Restorative Discipline Plan
Our staff has been working on updating and refining our Discipline Policy (Click here) and are looking forward to feedback from parents and community members. We plan to share our work at the following events.
Zoom Principal Chat Monday October 16th at 5:00pm
Night of Stars October 19th 6:30pm
(before and after the show on the concourse).
Bullying Prevention and Reporting:
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
Cell Phone Usage
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. We would like to remind students and families that cell phone use is not permitted during the school day. 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 in tucked away in their backpacks and it is not seen or used.
School Site Council Meeting
Monday November 6th, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm
School Site Governance Team Meeting
Thursday October 19th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
Homeroom Lesson #7
Homeroom Lesson #7
Each week students review expectations and also work on our Core Values in homeroom with their First Period teacher. This week students reviewed their grades, learned about an opportunity to "Picture yourself at Madison", and celebrate our Middle School Athletics students at their competitions over the weekend.
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
CPMA COmmunity Newsletter
Oct 9th 2023
Oct 9th 2023
Hello CPMA Families,
Welcome to our new newsletter format. We will send this out to our community every Sunday night and complete a dialer with VIP updates and announcements. We are striving to improve our communications and celebrate all the great things that are happening on our campus.
Night of Stars:
Our first large production of the year is coming October 19th! Please use this link to purchase your tickets now! We look forward to celebrating our students as they preview performances we look forward to sharing throughout the year! Thank you to all teachers setting up and creating this event to showcase our students joy and growth.
CPMA Restorative Discipline Plan:
Our staff has been working on updating and refining our Discipline Policy (Click here) and are looking forward to feedback from parents and community members. We plan to share our work at the following events.
Zoom Principal Chat Monday October 16th at 5:00pm
Night of Stars October 19th 6:30pm
(before and after the show on the concourse).
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
Cell Phone Usage: I would like to thank our parents and staff who are working daily to support our students in making positive choices for themselves and others. We would like to remind students and families that cell phone use is not permitted during the school day. It contributes to gossip, bullying, and negative interactions on campus. They also distract students from the learning environment. Madison High School has implemented cell phone free classrooms this year, as many of our students matriculate in to Madison High it is important to practice our positive behaviors that set us up for success.
Admin will be confiscating student phones if they are found being used during class time, lunch and or passing periods. [We are reminding and warning students daily and will begin to request the phone starting next week]
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 in tucked away in their backpacks and it is not seen or used.
Upcoming Shared Decision Making Meetings:
School Site Council Meeting
Monday November 6th, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm
School Site Governance Team Meeting
Thursday October 19th, 2023 4:45pm-5:45pm
Check out our CPMA Homeroom Slides: Each week students review expectations and also work on our Core Values in homeroom with their First Period teacher. This week students reviewed their grades, learned about an opportunity to "Picture yourself at Madison", and celebrate our Middle School Athletics students at their competitions over the weekend.
Title 1 Parent Slideshow
Title 1 Parent Slideshow
Demographic Data, attendance, ELA/Math assessment data, SPSA Goals and Strategies
Please email Apinoantl@sandi.net if you have any questions
CPMA Annual Title I Parent Mtg 2023-2024.pptxThank you so much for your continued support of our students, our community, our love and need for the arts, and our safety.
Thank you,
Principal Andrea Pino Antl
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