Leopard Letter
Oct. 31 thru Nov. 4, 2022
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday 10/31:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Full Day Bell Schedule
Facebook Satire Club (Portable 10), During Lunch
Chess Club (Room 34), During Lunch
Rubik's Cube Club (Room 36), During Lunch
Computer & 3D Club (Room 23), During Lunch - CANCELED
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE
Tuesday 11/1:
NO SCHOOL - Planning Day
Wednesday 11/2:
RTI Bell Schedule
WYLD Life Club (Portable 12), During Lunch
8th Grade Outdoor School Parent Info Webinar (Zoom), 6:00pm
ELAC Meeting (Rm 34), 6:30pm
Thursday 11/3:
RTI Bell Schedule
Speech & Debate Club (Portable 2), During Lunch
Lucky Humans Club (Room 2), During Lunch
Autism Club (Room 25), During Lunch
6th Grade Outdoor School Parent Info Webinar (Zoom), 6:00pm
Friday 11/4:
Full Day Bell Schedule
Last Day to Register for PSAT 8/9 Test
Guitar Club (Portable 13), During Lunch
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Nov. 7 (Mon) - Principal's Coffee (Virtual)
Nov. 8 - Round Table PTSA Restaurant Fundraiser
Nov. 8 & 9 - Fusion Grill Instrumental Music Restaurant Fundraiser
Nov. 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
Nov. 14 - Special Ed Parent Info Night - Middle to High Transition
Nov. 17 - Special Ed Parent Info Night - Elem to Middle Transition
Nov. 21-25 - NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK
8TH GRADE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PARENT WEBINAR
We are excited to announce that this year, our 8th grade leopards will have the opportunity to participate in the Outdoor School program. This is an annual program that is provided for 6th grade students, but since your student was unable to participate in Outdoor School during their 6th grade year due to COVID restrictions, we are providing this opportunity for your 8th grade student.
A parent meeting/webinar has been scheduled for LC famlies on Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:00 pm.
To receive the zoom link, please complete the registration link below:
6TH GRADE OUTDOOR SCHOOL PARENT WEBINAR
Mr. Tom Hoegeman, the CVUSD Outdoor School Coordinator, will be holding an informational webinar (zoom) for all parents regarding Outdoor School on Thursday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm. The presentation will cover the following topics:
- Camp Dates
- Costs
- Transportation
- Outdoor School Program and Scheduling
- Cabin Assignments
- Meals
- Packing
- Supervision and Safety
Parents will have opportunities to ask questions during the webinar presentation and our 6th grade Science teachers are always available by email or phone if you have questions after.
Registration Required: To get the zoom link, please register using link below:
8TH GRADE PSAT 8/9 EXAM REGISTRATION
Los Cerritos Middle School will be offering the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT 8/9) to interested 8th grade students.
Test Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022 between 8:30 and 12:30 pm
Location: LCMS Classrooms
Registration: Priority registration begins Monday, October 17, 2022, and continues through Friday, November 4, 2022. Registration will continue after that date on a space available basis.
Payment: The cost of the PSAT 8/9 is $25.00. Two Payment Options:
(1) Cash/Check (Payable to LCMS) or
(2) Online Payment through Q/Parent Connect (see attached directions).
Must return bottom portion of registration regardless of your payment choice.
CLICK BELOW FOR REGISTRATION LETTER and Q PORTAL PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THE DATE!
TRANSITION from MIDDLE SCHOOL to HIGH SCHOOL:
Monday, Nov. 14 from 6:00 - 7:00pm at the University Center MPR
TRANSITION FROM ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5:00 - 6:00pm at the University Center MPR
See attached flyers for more information - both in English and Spanish.

NEW LOS CERRITOS WEBSITE COMING SOON!
This website has a beautiful new design, is mobile friendly, user-friendly and will allow us to continue to highlight all the great things happening at our school. While we plan to hit the “launch” button on Friday, October 28th - it may take up to 48 hours for the website transition to complete. During this time it is possible that the website load time may be slow and/or non-responsive. Please plan ahead, in case there are items you plan to access on our websites during the weekend of October 29th and 30th. We look forward to welcoming you to our new website!
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