The cONRAD aVENUE ARTS FOUNDATION (CAAF)

• The Conrad Avenue Arts Foundation (The CAAF) Welcomes You to the 2024-2025 School Year!

• We are excited to meet and work with you. The CAAF, a qualified charitable I.R.C. 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation lead by volunteers dedicated to fill the gap in arts education through organizing events, fundraising and grant writing. Do you have a trade or talent to share with us? Please complete the online Volunteer Opportunity and Interest Form - it is only 4 questions with check the box answers! It helps us provide essential volunteer and financial support, and contribute to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that aims to nurture creativity, excellence, and personal growth.

Subscribe to The CAAF Newsletter (published 4 times a year)

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Learn more about us on the website.

Contact us via email.

sgt/ssc nOMINATIONS DUE

• We are now accepting nominations for our two site governance teams. 

• Please review and complete this FORM if you are interested in serving as a representative on our SGT (School Governance Team) or SSC (School Site Council) by 10 PM, Friday, September 5, 2025. 

• There will be an election for these positions from September 8 through Friday, September 12th at 8 AM.

Madison Football games 

Middle school students will not be admitted to Madison Football games unless they are accompanied by an adult. Please adhere to this policy to keep good relationships with our school communities. There is also a clear bag policy if you plan to attend their games. 

CORE ACADEMY 

Students interested in targeted interventions for specific content areas, and or assignment support can sign up to attend Saturday Core Academies soon. Permission Slips will be sent home monday. CORE ACADEMY STARTS SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH AT 8AM. 

FALL SPORTS

MSA Middle School Athletics  

Update (9/9/25)

Congratulations to our athletes that made Fall Team Rosters!

See link for all teams: Basketball & Track Rosters

Coach Contact Info:

• MSA Liaison, Troy Theriault ttheriault@sandi.net

• Boys Basketball, Coach Ty tyless24@yahoo.com 

• Girls Basketball, Coach Arshauna arshaunacandler1997@gmail.com

• Track & Field, Coach Mac kmarcarelli@sandi.net

Practice Reminders:

Be on time to Practice on T/TH after school RAIN OR SHINE (9/9/25 to end of season)!

• 2:40pm Lunch Table check-in with Mr. Troy

• 2:45pm Locker Room check-in with Coach

• 2:50pm Locker Room closes you will not be able to re-enter after practice

• 4:20pm Practice Ends

• 4:25pm Be at Bus Area (buses leave at 4:35)

Game Reminders:

Game 1: Saturday, September 13th

Games are played at various High Schools on Saturday. Visit the schedules each week for locations/details: Basketball Games / Track Meets

MSA Parent FAQ

More information can be found at sdusdathletics

Update (8/19/25)

Registration Link closes 08/25/25!

Fall Season Dates: Basketball & Track

• • Tryout Dates: Aug. 26, 28, Sep. 2, 4 – @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

  • September 8 – Release team rosters

  • September 13 – Start of the regular season games/meets

  • October 11 – End of regular season

  • October 18 – Playoffs     

  • October 25 – Championships/End of season

Tryout Details:

• Students that meet CPMA's Student Success Criteria and whose parent/guardian has completed the Fall Registration Link are listed on the Tryout Page (linked here 8/26/25). ONLY students on the approved tryout list may stay after school to line-up at the PE gate on tryout dates. If you believe your registration is complete but you are not on the list, email gceledon@sandi.net to inquire by lunchtime to review your registration eligibility. Do not wait until after school to check your status. You may try the next school day to review your registration during lunch in the main office.

• Students must be on time to check in at 2:41pm to be admitted into the tryout area. Locker rooms will not be available; please plan accordingly. 

• LATE BUS: Tryouts will end at 4:30pm with late buses departing at 4:35pm. Students are responsible for planning their Late Bus Stop arrangement with parent/guardian. SEE LATE BUS ROUTES HERE. Students must be registered in an after school program to be distributed a Late Bus Pass and expected to wait in the bus loading area with Mr. Page after the tryout sessions end.

• Students being picked up will wait at the main entrance in front of school.

• Aug. 26, 28, Sep. 2, 4 – Fall Tryouts @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Sep. 8 – Team Rosters posted on CPMA Newsletter

• Sep. 9 – Oct. 25 – Practice T/H @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Saturday Games @ various High Schools & Times

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

After school Arts 

Begins Sept 9 & 11

Sign ups are open for After School Arts classes

Tuesday Sept. 9  

and Thursday Sept 11

Register with this link. 

Session 1 Sept 9, through Oct 17

Piano with Mr. Ciavarelli, Tuesdays, 

room 501

Discover the joy of music in this welcoming piano class open to all students—no prior experience needed! Students will learn the basics of piano playing, explore fun songs, and build confidence while developing their musical creativity.  

Instrumental Practice Club - students in orchestra, band, modern band - Tuesdays

room 1002

Extra time to practice your instrument with the help of a music teacher. Whether you play strings, winds, brass, or percussion, we’ll work on fun songs, practice tips, and help each other get better every week. Bring your instrument, your music, and your love of playing—we’ll make practicing fun! 

Printmaking with Ms. Mercier, Tuesdays

room 205

Join us for Printmaking 101: create your own prints, making multiples of your favorite drawings and designs. We will learn the techniques of foam, relief and screen printing, allowing you to print on both paper and fabric! Meet us in room 205 each Tuesday starting on September 8th. See you there!

Mapping Creativity: Exploring GIS and the Arts, Thursdays

room 202

In this 6-day workshop, students will discover how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used not only for science and geography but also as a creative tool in the arts. Through hands-on projects, group activities, and digital mapping exercises, students will learn how spatial data connects to music, visual art, literature, and performance. By the end of the course, students will have created their own artistic GIS-based project, blending maps with storytelling and artistic expression

Rock Band/ Garage Band with Mr. Dyke

room 206

Hey CPMA!  Do you want to learn/play some guitar and create songs and beats in GarageBand?   Join Mr. Dyke's after school club.  If you want to make music with your friends, make sure to sign up early.  

Session 2 Nov 10 through Dec 19 

Session 3 March 9 through April 17 

• • • LATE BUS: After School Arts classes will end at 4:30pm with late buses departing at 4:35pm. Students are responsible for planning their Late Bus Stop arrangement with parent/guardian. SEE LATE BUS ROUTES HERE. Students must be registered in an after school program to be distributed a Late Bus Pass.

    • If you have questions or an idea for a class, please email Kim Bourda kbourda@sandi.net 

Phone-Free School Day Policy

San Diego Unified School District has new guidelines for mobile phone use on school campuses to help to minimize student distractions, elevate academic performance and prioritize students' mental health and well-being. San Diego Unified’s guidelines were developed in accordance with California's Phone-Free School Act (Assembly Bill 3216), and after seeking significant input from students, parents, and educators. It was approved by the Board of Education on July 8, 2025 and will be in effect beginning  the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

• Phones must be turned off during the instructional program and be kept out of sight, such as in a student’s backpack. 

Sexual Health education 

• Parent Preview Curriculum Recorded Presentations: 

  • Grade 6 (English | Spanish)

  • Grade 8 (English | Spanish)

• Parent Preview Curriculum Overview PowerPoints:

  • Grade 6 (English | Spanish)

  • Grade 8 (English | Spanish)

CPMA Local Control Funding Formula LCFF Forms

Parents: We get most of our district and school funding from this form, we need 150 more forms to be 100% completion! Please help us get there! This can also be completed on parent portal electronically. 

Students: If you did not turn in your LCFF form at Orientation day on Aug. 4, please make sure to turn in to your Period 1 teacher . 

The Conrad Avenue Arts Foundation (The CAAF) 

Working to fill the gap in Arts Education and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the Arts. Donate or learn how to participate today!

PARENT/COMMUNITY LIAISON

Donna Silva-Garcia, dsilvagarcia@sandi.net https://thecaaf.org

Attendance Information 

When your student is absent or if you plan to pick up your student early from school, please email CPMAattendance@sandi.net. This will support freeing up our phone lines for other needs.

CPMA Student Success Criteria & Extracurricular Eligibility

In order to participate in extra-curricular activities, special events, field trips, and MSA sports, students must meet CPMA's Student Success Criteria each grading period (See Grading Period Dates). The last report card on 5/29/25 (S2) determines eligibility for participation in Fall activities from 08/11/25 - 9/19/25. To sign up for an Eligibility Support Plan (ESP) please email your grade level counselor (Ms. Tropila 6th ltropila@sandi.net, Ms. Clark 7th aclark3@sandi.net, Mr. Veenstra gveenstra@sandi.net, or Rescource Teacher Ms. Celedon gceledon@sandi.net.) 

CPMA Student Success Criteria:

• Citizenship all E-M

• Tardies (6 or less)

• Zero Incidents (including but not limited to suspensions, ISS, bus referral)

• Academic GPA 2.0 or above

• Absences (15 or less unexcused period absences and 0 truancy)

BUS ROUTE INFO

• Our staff have been conducting a bus audit to determine which students on the manifest are not riding the bus any longer in order to accommodate our students who are still in need of a route. 

• If you still need a route for your student, please complete this form ASAP

• We will be communicating with families over the weekend to determine bus capacity and routes.

• If your student is in ESN, MPC, or STARS please contact the case manager regarding transportation needs. 

• Call transportation dispatch if you have questions or concerns: 

  • (858) 496-8460

Parent Portal Login Information 

• District IT Login Support

• LINK TO LOGIN TO PARENT PORTAL

FALL SPORTS

MSA Middle School Athletics  

Registration Link closes 08/25/25!

Fall Season Dates: Basketball & Track

• • August 25 – Opening week of tryouts

  • September 8 – Release team rosters

  • September 13 – Start of the regular season games/meets

  • October 11 – End of regular season

  • October 18 – Playoffs     

  • October 25 – Championships/End of season

• Athletes that meet CPMA's Student Success Criteria by the 05/29/25 Semester 2 Report Card are eligible to tryout. 

• Spots on teams are limited. We ask families to strongly consider if their student can commit to the entire season's practice 2x a week and 2x games played every Saturday at SDUSD high schools. 

• VAPA after school rehearsals often conflict with sports practices and priority will be placed on our dedication to arts programming. Coaches will prioritize spots on CPMA Teams for students that can make the commitment AND those who may not have the opportunity to play with outside organizations. 

Tryout Details:

• Students that meet CPMA's Student Success Criteria and whose parent/guardian has completed the Fall Registration Link will be listed on the Tryout Page (linked here 8/26/25), then may line-up at the PE gate for tryouts after school on (see dates below). 

• Students must be on time to check in at 2:41pm to be admitted into the tryout area. Locker rooms will not be available; please plan accordingly. 

• Tryouts will end at 4:30pm with late buses departing at 4:35pm. 

• Students being picked up will wait at the main entrance in front of school. Students taking late bus are expected to wait in the bus loading area with Mr. Page after the tryout sessions end.

• Aug. 26, 28, Sep. 2, 4 – Fall Tryouts @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Sep. 8 – Team Rosters posted on CPMA Newsletter

• Sep. 9 – Oct. 25 – Practice T/H @ 2:41pm-4:30pm

• Saturday Games @ various High Schools & Times

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

Back to School Night August 27th, 2025 

Save the date!!! Come connect with the staff, community, and educators at our Back to school night! 

Resource Fair and Food Options 5:00pm-6:00pm

Classroom Visits 5:45pm- 7:30pm 

Phone-Free School Day Policy

San Diego Unified School District has new guidelines for mobile phone use on school campuses to help to minimize student distractions, elevate academic performance and prioritize students' mental health and well-being. San Diego Unified’s guidelines were developed in accordance with California's Phone-Free School Act (Assembly Bill 3216), and after seeking significant input from students, parents, and educators. It was approved by the Board of Education on July 8, 2025 and will be in effect beginning  the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

• Phones must be turned off during the instructional program and be kept out of sight, such as in a student’s backpack. 

What's Prohibited

✗ Phone use during regular school hours (per your school's bell schedule)
✗ Phones visible during instructional time
✗ Disruptive use during permitted times

What's Allowed

✓ All students: Before first bell, after dismissal, on buses, during extracurriculars
✓ Emergency situations
✓ Health/IEP/504 plan needs
✓ Teacher-authorized instructional use

Sexual Health education 

• Parent Preview Curriculum Recorded Presentations: 

  • Grade 6 (English | Spanish)

  • Grade 8 (English | Spanish)

• Parent Preview Curriculum Overview PowerPoints:

  • Grade 6 (English | Spanish)

  • Grade 8 (English | Spanish)

CPMA Local Control Funding Formula LCFF Forms

Parents: We get most of our district and school funding from this form, we need 150 more forms to be 100% completion! Please help us get there! This can also be completed on parent portal electronically. 

Students: If you did not turn in your LCFF form at Orientation day on Aug. 4, please make sure to turn in to your Period 1 teacher . 

The Conrad Avenue Arts Foundation (The CAAF) 

Working to fill the gap in Arts Education and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the Arts. Donate or learn how to participate today!

PARENT/COMMUNITY LIAISON

Donna Silva-Garcia, dsilvagarcia@sandi.net https://thecaaf.org

Attendance Information 

When your student is absent or if you plan to pick up your student early from school, please email CPMAattendance@sandi.net. This will support freeing up our phone lines for other needs.

CPMA Student Success Criteria & Extracurricular Eligibility

In order to participate in extra-curricular activities, special events, field trips, and MSA sports, students must meet CPMA's Student Success Criteria each grading period (See Grading Period Dates). The last report card on 5/29/25 (S2) determines eligibility for participation in Fall activities from 08/11/25 - 9/19/25. To sign up for an Eligibility Support Plan (ESP) please email your grade level counselor (Ms. Tropila 6th ltropila@sandi.net, Ms. Clark 7th aclark3@sandi.net, Mr. Veenstra gveenstra@sandi.net, or Rescource Teacher Ms. Celedon gceledon@sandi.net.) 

CPMA Student Success Criteria:

• Citizenship all E-M

• Tardies (6 or less)

• Zero Incidents (including but not limited to suspensions, ISS, bus referral)

• Academic GPA 2.0 or above

• Absences (15 or less unexcused period absences and 0 truancy)