THE PAW PRINT
VOL. 21 - Week of January 11, 2021
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!
CCUSD Schools Go Into Temporary Closure Through January
Based on recommendations from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and in light of surging coronavirus numbers across the region, CCUSD will be entering a period of closure for small group cohorts including in-person instruction, connectivity, and athletic pods through at least February 1, 2021. CCUSD will continue to provide grab-and-go meal service for students as well as one-on-one in-person assessments, as necessary.
To read the entire message, click here.
No office personnel will be on campus to answer phones or provide in-person assistance. If have any questions, please email the appropriate person from the link below.
The CCMS PTSA Executive Board Needs A Few Good Parents!
Please step forward as a Candidate! We need strong leaders for these seven positions:
- President (http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/president/)
- 1st VP - Programs (http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/programchairman/)
- 2nd VP - Fundraising (Annual Giving Campaign) (http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/fundraising-chairman/)
- 4th VP - Membership (http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/membership-chairman/)
- Recording Secretary (http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/secretary/)
- Parliamentarian (http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/parliamentarian/)- Historian (http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/historian/)
We have great people currently in these positions who have set up their programs beautifully and can easily pass you all of their knowledge and materials to ensure a seamless transition.
LAST WEEK for Spring Schedule Changes!
Panthers interested in requesting a schedule change for their Spring Elective can start filling out this Google Form. For Spring changes, students can request a different elective or to drop down in levels in Math or ELA. Check out the schedule change policy rules. Changes cannot be made based on teacher preference or period preference. Panthers have the first 2-weeks in January to make changes to their schedules. All changes must be completed by January 15th. Schedule changes are based on space availability in the course you are requesting! LINK TO FORM: https://forms.gle/yNPm4rWtpxTin5Dh8
One Warm Coat Drive
The One Warm Coat Drive is an opportunity to give to those in need here in Culver City. Donate any gently used coats, jackets or sweatshirts. Bring them to the Culver Closet coat drive box at either location listed below between now and January 14th! We accept all sizes for men, women and children. Donated items will go to the Culver City Closet. Your generosity is truly appreciated!
Culver City High School (main office) OR
Culver Park Annex - room #7 (back parking area between Farragut and CCMS)
10820 Farragut Dr. Culver City, CA 90230
CCUSD Community Art Night with Get Lit - Jan 15
Friday, January 15 at 7:00pm
Follow this link to register:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OQ78hcyvTzW6lPE-wANj7A
Stay turned for community game night with Two Bit Circus on Wednesday, January 27!
Spring Distribution Days - Postponed!
Our supply distribution days will be postponed until we are allowed to return to campus for minimal operations. We will inform you when know the dates we will be distributing kits to students.
The Actors' Gang FREE Virtual Middle School After School Program
All grade levels are welcome to apply for this FREE program, see the details and sign up links below!
- Deadline to sign up is January 20th.
- Selected students will be announced January 22nd.
- First class is January 27.
Here are two flyers ENGLISH and SPANISH to share online, and/or email to parents.
Both flyers have clickable HYPERLINKS that direct you to a SIGN UP FORM, so please be sure to share these files without altering them. In case something does goes awry, here is the direct link to sign up: https://forms.gle/TGzJCMisEP6KU8kv8
CCHS Student-led Town Hall Event
Modeling Your Values For Our Children Presentation
The Annual CCMS Talent Show Goes Virtual
Our Annual Talent Show goes virtual this year! Check out the flyer below and click on it for more information. Submissions are due January 22nd!!
Low Cost and No Cost Tutoring Available
Last Chance to Buy the CCMS Historic Yearbook at Discounted Price!
Dear CCMS Parents,
This is the LAST MONTH to buy this year's historic yearbook at the discounted rate of $29.99. The price goes up to $34.99 on February 1st. You can buy the yearbook right on the home page of the ccms website by clicking the button "purchase yearbook". We are also still seeking the following photos: 8th grade baby photos, your child participating in sports, your child wearing their favorite cool mask (close-ups preferred), or your child working on projects from any of their classes (and please tell us what class the project is for). Thank you for contributing to this year's unique yearbook... hopefully the one and only yearbook produced during a pandemic!
The direct link to buy is: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/culver_city_middle_school_buy_yearbook_320597/F2m85cYMDkSymo6EWiqBfF1U We appreciate your support!
Sincere thanks from your CCMS Yearbook Staff.
CC Parks and Rec offers supervision Pod Program for Middle Schoolers
Culver City Rec Extension Program—Now Expanded to Include Students in 1st through 8th Grade and Recently Upgraded Wi-Fi!
Ongoing Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, beginning January 4, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Building and Park.
Facilitated distance learning in a safe, supervised environment for your child as they go through their scheduled school day—as well as plenty of outdoor time during lunch and then again after school for play in the park. Counselors encourage students to stay on task, keep up with assignments, and pay attention to teachers.
Health and safety are the priority; therefore, all students must wear masks at all times. Temperature checks and health screenings for both the parent and student are taken at sign-in. Must be asymptomatic for participation. Cleaning and sanitizing, social distancing and other required protocols are in place for the safety of participants, parents and staff.
- Maximum 10 Students Per Pod
- Provide Your Own Laptop
- Headphones Required
- Bring All Necessary Chargers
- Kids Must Work Independently
- Bring Snacks, Lunch & Water
- Printed School Schedule Required
Limited enrollment space. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Program cost: $140 per week. Online registration begins on December 16that: www.culvercity.org/prcs
For questions and more details please contact the Parks, Recreation & Community Services at (310) 253-6650 or info.recreation@culvercity.org
Talent Nook Writing Contest
There is still plenty of time to participate - submissions are due by 3/31/21.
Scan the QR code or click the link below for more info, including how to enter, prizes and deadlines.
If you enter the contest, share your submissions with us at socialms@ccusd.org, so we can share it in our weekly bulletin!
January is Kindness Month!
PREVIOUSLY POSTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 20th is Panther Prep!
December Health Literacy Science Lesson
ASB Creates Self Care Videos For Students
Winter Concert Videos From CCMS Instrumental Music
Every December, our amazing music teachers and students show off the hard work they put in all semester in the Winter Music Concert. Unfortunately, this year that was not possible but, through the great efforts of Paul Witt and his students, you can check out these amazing videos of our very own CCMS students strutting their stuff!
Culver City Parks and Rec offers FREE Link Crew Programs to ALL CCMS Students!
Hello from Venice Arts!
If you aren’t familiar with us, we are a non-profit organization in Venice/Marina Del Rey that provides media arts classes for youth from ages 10-18. We offer beginning to advanced tracks in Filmmaking, Photography, Animation and Comics that include the access to camera equipment and adobe editing programs at no added cost. For low-income qualifying families, the entire program is completely free.
We enjoy connecting with local schools in order to share this opportunity with even more students. Below I am including our pdf flyer for this 2021 Spring Session that you can feel free to post in your class boards, newsletters and other family accessible platforms as well as sharing it with any interested students or fellow staff/school community members.
Registration will be happening at https://www.venicearts.org/after-school-workshops (spanish links available on this page)
We are running a completely in-person model, based on the successful in-person structure we have done for our last 2 sessions since the pandemic began. If you or any parents are interested in learning more regarding safety, feel totally free to call us at 310-392-0846 or email info@venice-arts.org.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
CCMS Tech Help
Name: Josue Sainz
Email: josuesainz@ccusd.org
Office Phone: (310) 842-4200 ext. 5114
Google Cell: (424) 326-3106
New Grab-and-Go Weekend Lunches
Suicide Support & Resources
Our Counselors are always available to provide support, and have offered the following useful resources:
How to Help Someone that May Be Thinking of Suicide: BeThe1To.com
Resources from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Getting Involved to Support Suicide Prevention: NAMI Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In Case of Emergency:
- If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
- If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
Sandy Segal Youth Health Center Services
2020-2021 Backpack Program Sign-Up
Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) believes that no child in our district should go hungry or have food insecurities, especially on weekends when students don’t have access to school-sponsored breakfast and lunch. The Culver City Council PTA, in conjunction with CCUSD, provides students in need with a backpack filled with non-perishable food and snacks each week to ensure that every child can eat on the weekends.
Please click on the link below to sign up for this program.
Access the Incredible Resources of CCUSD!
List of Resources from the Los Angeles County of Education for Students and Parents
Please access the flyer below for mental health, crisis support, physical health, education, and youth resources.
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Culver City Middle School
Website: http://ccms.ccusd.org/
Location: 4601 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, United States
Phone: 310-842-4200
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