Leopard Letter
September 4 thru September 8, 2023
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday 9/4:
NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Tuesday 9/5:
Full Day Bell Schedule
Principal's Coffee & PTSA GA Meeting (Room 37), 9:00am
6th Grade Boys Soccer Tryouts (Gym), During Lunch
7th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts (Gym), 3:15 - 4:30pm
Choir Back to School Night - Periods A & 6, (MPR), 6:00pm
Wednesday 9/6:
**Special Assembly Schedule** - 1:55pm DISMISSAL
School Site Council Meeting (Room 37), 7:30am
Step It Up Fundraising Assembly (Gym), 12:30pm *See Schedule Below*
8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts (Gym), 2:00 - 3:30pm
Thursday 9/7:
Full Day Bell Schedule
7th Grade Boys Soccer Tryouts (Gym), During Lunch
6th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts (Gym), 3:15 - 4:30pm
Choir Back to School Night - Periods 3, 4 & 5), (MPR), 6:00pm
ELAC Meeting (Room 37), 6:00 - 7:00pm
PTSA GA Meeting (via Zoom), 7:00pm
Friday 9/8:
Full Day Bell Schedule
School Cents Fundraiser Begins
Newcomers Lunch (MPR), During Lunch
8th Grade Boys Soccer Tryouts (Gym), During Lunch
MARK YOUR CALENDER!
Sept. 11 - Spirit Day
Sept. 11 - 15 - Bake Sale Fundraiser
Sept. 13 - Staff Meeting
Sept. 14 - Back to School Night & Dinner
Sept. 20 - Restaurant Night Fundraiser
Oct. 4 - Make Up Picture Day
STEP - IT UP ASSEMBLY BELL SCHEDULE:
Period A - 8:04 - 8:51 (47min)
Period 1 - 8:55 - 9:27 (32 min)
Period 2 - 9:31 - 10:01 (30min)
Period 3 - 10:05 - 10:35 (30min)
Period 4 - 10:39 - 11:09 (30min)
Lunch - 11:09 - 11:49 (40min)
Period 5 - 11:53 - 12:23 (30min)
Assembly 6A - 12:23 - 1:03 (42 min)
Assembly 6B - 1:03 - 1:55 (42min)
STUDENT ID CARDS
EVERY student must have their student ID's with them at all times. ID's are required if your student is getting food from the cafeteria. Students may take a picture of their IDs (without glare) and show ID on phone. The lines will go much faster with ID in hand.
Starting this week, students without an ID will have to wait at the back of the line for cafeteria.
LOST ID: If your student lost their ID card, they may purchase a reprint for $3.00 for first reprint. Each reprint after will cost $5.00. Come to the front office to request a reprint.
CHROMEBOOK POLICY
If a student is having a technical issue with their device, they MUST submit a Helpdesk ticket in the Library right away.
LUNCH & ITEM CART
Feel free to bring these items and place them on the cart for student to pick up (MUST include student name). Please let your student know that if they forget something, to check the cart in the office.
NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT OUTSIDE FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES (DoorDash, UberEats, etc).
ELAC MEETING - SEPT. 7TH
ASB NEWCOMERS LUNCH - SEPT. 8TH
Lunch will be served in the MPR on Tuesday, September 8th.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Want to know what is announced each morning?
PTA 2023-2024 REFLECTIONS
Explore the arts and express yourself! The 2023–24 Reflections theme is "I am hopeful because…"
Students can submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Click on picture for more details.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14TH AT 6:00PM
SCHOOL CENTS - DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
📢 Attention Middle School Families!
Get ready to make a huge impact on our school and community by participating in the School Cents fundraiser! We're aiming to secure the top spot for Los Cerritos in the competition against other school districts, and we need YOUR help to achieve this goal!
Why should you participate? It's not just about the friendly competition – it's about investing in the future of our students and enhancing the resources available to them. By taking part in School Cents, you're supporting valuable programs and initiatives that directly benefit our school and community.
📋 Click on the flyer for all the important details. LCMS Drop off Day is September 5th.
🛍️ Worried about making it to the mall to donate? No problem! We've got you covered. If you can't bring your supplies to the mall, simply drop them off at the School's front office by September 4th. Our dedicated PTSA representative will ensure your donations reach the Oaks Mall on September 5th.
Let's join forces, come together as a community, and show our unwavering support for Los Cerritos. Together, we can make a difference and propel our school to the top of the leaderboard. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make this School Cents fundraiser a resounding success!
Thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to our school's success. Let's go, Los Cerritos! 🚀🏆 #SchoolCents #SupportOurSchool
If you have additional questions please reach out to the PTSA Representative of Fundraising Aya Shechter at ayashechter@gmail.com
BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS
6th Grade
Tues., Sept. 5th at lunch
7th Grade
Thurs., Sept. 7th at lunch
8th Grade
Fri., Sept. 8th at lunch
All tryouts will be held in the GYM.
Games will be held at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS
7th Grade
Sept. 5th, 3:14 - 4:30pm
8th Grade
Sept. 6th, 2:00 - 3:30pm
6th Grade
Sept. 7th, 3:15 - 4:30pm
Opt-In Communication for CVUSD Advisory Council/Committee Updates
Please select the Council(s)/Committee(s) that you would like to receive information and updates on, approximately monthly. If you have students at multiple school sites, please submit the form for each school. Additionally, if you opted-in last year, please plan to do so annually. Importantly, should you choose to opt-in to receiving these updates, the parent/guardian representative for the Advisory Council(s)/Committees(s) and/or the administration will not share your email address with others. You also have the ability to opt-out at any time in the event you no longer wish to receive the Advisory Council/Committee information.
If you would like to learn more about these Advisory Councils/Committees, or other ways to get involved at CVUSD, please go to: https://www.conejousd.org/domain/1365
To access the Advisory Council/Committee Opt-In Form, please use this LINK.
Any questions, please email Mr. Klinger at JKlinger@conejousd.org.
Los Cerritos Middle School
Location: 2100 East Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: 805-492-3538
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LCMSleopards
Twitter: @LCMSleopards