Parent Newsletter
Monday, September 6, 2023
It's Showtime!
April 22, 2024
Reminders
School Schedule for the Week of April 22, 2024
4.22.24: Periods 1, 3, 5
4.23.24: Periods 2, 4, 6
4.24.24: Periods 1, 3, 5 - Extended Day, Dismissal at 3:47 PM. Mental Health Promoters (English- virtual) @4 PM
4.25.24: Periods 2, 4, 6 - Mental Health Promoters (Spanish- virtual) @3:30 PM
4.26.24: All Periods
Use this link to see our CCCS Bell Schedule
Parent Programming:
Mental Health Promoters (Virtual Session in English) on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, @ 4 PM. For more information, please follow this link
Use this link to join our Microsoft Teams meeting:
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 232 259 810 275
Passcode: via39F
Mental Health Promoters (Virtual Session in Spanish) on Thursday, April 25, 2024, @ 3:30 PM. For more information, please follow this link.
Use this link to join our Microsoft Teams meeting:
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Meeting ID: 254 831 340 258
Passcode: PqmLDL
8th Grade Pictures
8th grade parents, if you did not get the opportunity to buy 8th grade pictures or would like to order more, please follow this link: https://mycs.photoreflect.com/
Student Safety
CCCS has emergency protocols for different types of scenarios. In all scenarios, our primary goal is the safety of our students and staff. These protocols, earthquakes, fire, dangerous outside situations (such as police activity), and dangerous indoor situations (such as intruders) can present themselves at any time of day, causing the safety process to be different every time. Staff and students are trained to follow specific instructions depending on the circumstances. For example, in case of an earthquake and after it is safe to move, everyone evacuates the building, where staff account for students and staff while assigned staff members check the building and make an all-clear call if it is safe to return to the classrooms. When and if it is necessary, assigned staff call for help. When there is danger in the community, we bring all students and staff inside the building and assess the situation further. Yesterday, students and staff were brought into the building after a report of shots in the community as a precaution while we learned more about the situation. As no further action was needed, staff and students continued their scheduled day. In any situation, depending on the circumstances and at the earliest possible time, we notify parents of the situation and provide the information we have at the moment.
We thank all parents for having their contact information updated on our school system and for your support.
Dismissal
We thank you for your continued support as we strive to keep your children safe. We have made some adjustments at dismissal to maximize student safety and minimize student behavior. We appreciate your support and patience in this process. If you drive to the yard for pick-up, please use your blinkers, follow traffic moderator instructions, and be patient while our staff calls your child. In exiting the yard, we understand that we have a right turn-only sign; to safely allow all cars to exit promptly, the staff might guide you to make a left turn, only to prevent a traffic jam and, if completely necessary. We understand the inconvenience this may cause, and again thank you for your patience. If you prefer not to enter the yard, your child can exit the school via the main office and wait for you safely in areas near the school. Students will be scanned out and exit the main office if your child walks home.
Again, Thank you for your commitment to your child’s safety and patience.Parents, we need your support at dismissal time. Please enter the CCCS yard to pick up your child by making a right along Grevillea Street only. This will facilitate pick-up, keep our students safe, and stop holding up traffic in the opposite direction. The CCCS community appreciates your understanding and commitment to the safety of all students.
Parents, thank you for your support when dropping your child off at school. Please be reminded that students who walk to school should only enter via the side gate, they are not to enter through the back gates as it is unsafe due to traffic. If you drive your child to school, please come inside the yard for their safety. If you wish to drop them off on the side, please do so in a safe manner and ask them to enter the side gate. The gates to the yard close promptly at 8:10 a.m. The side gate remains open until 8:20 a.m. After 8:20 a.m., your child may enter through the main office. They will not be marked late until 8:25 a.m.
There have been a few complaints about parent/family drop-off and pick-up on Arbor Vitae. Please, please, please do NOT double park (pull next to a parked car) and let your child out or call them to your car. It is very dangerous. In the past, we had a parent hit, a child hit while on their bike, and several close calls. These accidents were caused by our parents. Please park down the street and walk your child to the gate, or allow yourself more time and drive on campus.
Let's work together to ensure our children are safe.
Forgotten Items
We have a “one-time complimentary call” for students who have forgotten items. We understand things happen and/or they may just forget. However, we want our students to be prepared and ready to come to school with all their supplies. Our goal is to empower all students by holding them accountable for the things they are responsible for. Parents, we appreciate your effort in wanting to help your child be successful and appreciate your support in helping them practice responsibility.
Breakfast and Lunch
Use this link to see all menus for the month of March.
Parent Programming
Mental Health Promoters - Virtual English Session
Join us for the second English series of the United Mental Health Promoters beginning on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4 p.m.
This series will be offered virtually and in the afternoon to provide more parents the opportunity to join and take advantage of this amazing resources and opportunity. Please use this link to learn more about the program and find mental health resources.
Use this link to join our Microsoft Teams meeting:
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 232 259 810 275
Passcode: via39F
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024, 04:00 PM
Virtual
Mental Health Promoters- Virtual Spanish Session
Join us for the second series of the United Mental Health Promoters beginning on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. This session will be virtual.
This series will be offered virtually and in the afternoon to provide more parents the opportunity to join and take advantage of this amazing resources and opportunity. Please use this link to learn more about the program and find mental health resources.
Use this link to join our Microsoft Teams meeting:
Click here to join the meetingMeeting ID: 254 831 340 258
Passcode: PqmLDL
Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 03:30 PM
Virtual
Resources
Social Emotional Learning/ Aprendizaje Socio-Emocional
As we continue to move through unprecedented times and focus on the social
emotional wellbeing of our students and families, we would like to share the following
video on the importance of social emotional learning at home. Please visit our website to learn more about social emotional learning and its importance in our lives.
Thank you for all you do for your children!
A medida que continuamos atravesando tiempos sin precedentes y nos enfocamos
en el bienestar socio-emocional de nuestros estudiantes y familias, nos gustaría compartir
el siguiente video sobre la importancia del aprendizaje socio-emocional en el hogar. Favor de visitar nuestra pagina de internet para aprender mas sobre el aprendisaje socio-emocional.
Gracias por hacer todo lo que hacen por sus hijos!
Social Media / Redes Sociales
Dear families, we strongly encourage you to talk to your children about social media. The safety of our children begins with us as parents and we are happy to provide resources that can help in this journey.
Below are a few resources to learn more about the following:
- How to Help Teens Manage the Effects of Social Media on Their Mental Health
- 11 Social Media Red Flags Parents Should Know About
- 4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits
- Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between
Queridas familias, les recomendamos que hable con sus hijos sobre las redes sociales. La seguridad de nuestros hijos comienza con nosotros como padres y nos complace brindar recursos que puedan ayudarlos en este viaje.
A continuación hay algunos recursos para obtener más información sobre lo siguiente:
- Cómo ayudar a los adolescentes a manejar los efectos de las redes sociales en su salud mental
- 11 señales de alerta de las redes sociales que los padres deben conocer
- 4 conversaciones para tener con niños mayores y adolescentes sobre sus hábitos de tiempo frente a la pantalla
- Crianza de los hijos, medios de comunicación y todo lo demás
Community Resources
En CCCS, nuestro personal espera poder proveer recursos que puedan asistir a nuestras familia. Favor de visitar nuestra pagina de internet para recursos que puede acceder desde su casa:
Wellness Resources/ Recursos de Bienestar:
- http://centurycommunitycharter.weebly.com/resources.html
Community Resources/ Recursos Comunitarios:
- http://centurycommunitycharter.weebly.com/community-resources.html
COVID-19 Information/ Información de COVID-19:
- http://centurycommunitycharter.weebly.com/covid-19-information-health.html
Parent Classes (NEW): (Flyer Below)
- http://centurycommunitycharter.weebly.com/parent-classes.html
- CCCS Calming Room/ CCCS Salon de Relajacion:
- https://sites.google.com/view/cccs-calming-room/home?authuser=0
- Nutrition Assistance/ Asistencia de Alimentación:
- http://centurycommunitycharter.weebly.com/nutrition-assistance.html