LEOPARD LETTER
February 12 thru 16, 2024
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK...
Monday 2/19:
NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENT'S DAY
Tuesday 2/20:
FULL DAY BELL SCHEDULE
6th Gr. Outdoor School - Session 1 (Camp Ramah) *Gould/Martin*
Instrumental Music Fundraiser (Fusion Grill, TO), Lunch & Dinner
PTSA Food Fundraiser (The Stand, WLV), 11:00am - 9:00pm
*Builders Club (Room 12), During Lunch
*3D Printing Club (Room 11), During Lunch
*Social Action Club (Room 8), During Lunch
Lunch Detention (Room D-3), Van Wig
After School Detention (Room D-3), Van Wig
*Spin Club (Room 20), After School
Wednesday 2/21:
MINIMUM DAY BELL SCHEDULE - 1:55pm Dismissal
6th Gr. Outdoor School - Session 1 (Camp Ramah), *Gould/Martin*
Instrumental Music Fundraiser (Fusion Grill, TO), Lunch & Dinner
*Guitar Club (Room D4), During Lunch
*Wyldlife Club (Room D3), During Lunch
*Art Club (Room 39), During Lunch
*Drama Club (MPR), During Lunch
Lunch Detention (Room 2), Church
PE Run Club (Fields), 2:00 - 2:45pm
Thursday 2/22:
FULL DAY BELL SCHEDULE
6th Gr. Outdoor School - Session 1 (Camp Ramah),*Gould/Martin*
*Badminton Club (Gym/Tennis Courts), During Lunch
*Lego Club (Room 7), During Lunch
*Lucky Humans Club (Room 2), During Lunch
*6th Grade News Club (Room 29), During Lunch
*Friendship Club (Room 25), During Lunch
*PTSA Student Club (Room B2), During Lunch
After School Detention (Room 4), VanUden
Friday 2/23:
ASSEMBLY BELL SCHEDULE - Period 2 *See Schedule Below*
Quarter 3 Progress Report Viewable on Q
6th Gr. Outdoor School - Session 1 (Camp Ramah), *Returns @ Noon*
*Tennis & Racket Club (Tennis Courts/Gym), During Lunch
*Dance Club (MPR), During Lunch
*3D Printing Club (Room 11), During Lunch
* = CLUBS
*** UPCOMING EVENTS ***
Feb. 25 - Deadline to Apply for SDAC
Feb. 26-29 - Outdoor School Session 2
Feb. 27 - Parent Info Night
Mar. 18 - NO SCHOOL
Mar. 29 - NO SCHOOL
Apr. 1 thru 5 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Apr. 1 - Deadline to Purchase Yearbook Ad
Apr. 11 - TOHS Future Freshman Parent Presentation
ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY
A period 8:04 – 8:51
Period 1 8:55 – 9:40 (45 minutes)
NUTRITION 9:40 – 9:46
Period 2 9:50 *Students report to class for attendance, then walk to the gym as a class. Please stay with your class. *
ASSEMBLY 10:00 – 10:45
Period 2 10:52 – 11:33 (41 minutes)
Period 3 11:37 – 12:18 (41 minutes)
LUNCH 12:18 – 12:53
Period 4 12:57 – 1:38 (41 minutes)
Period 5 1:42 – 2:23 (41 minutes)
Period 6 2:27 – 3:10 (43 minutes)
8TH GRADE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TRIP
Attention 8th graders - Universal Studios tickets are on sale on now. The tickets will be available on the LCMS student webstore, or through the front office with cash or check.
All students attending will need to complete a field trip permission slip. Slips can be picked up in the student store at lunch or through the front office. All completed field trip permission slips must be returned to the front office with payment, or receipt showing that it was paid online.
TRIP DETAILS:
Date is Friday, May 17th
Students leave LCMS around 9:45 am and will return around 10pm that night
Tickets are $95 and include ticket, transportation, a meal voucher, and a souvenir bag)
No Season passes will be honored for this event
The TURN-IN DEADLINE is MARCH 28TH (before Spring Break), tickets will be available to purchase through March 28th.
** NEW SPIN CLUB - TUESDAYS @ 3:30PM **
Do you like dancing, moving and having fun? Come check out SPIN CLUB - a fun new after school club that combines dance with flag spinning. Everyone's welcome. Meet in Room 20 on Tuesday, Feb. 20th at 3:30pm. Bring a friend!!
We are having a problem with students getting to their class on time.
If students are tardy to class they will receive the following consequences:
- Tardy 3 times to a class = LUNCH DETENTION
- Tardy 4 times to a class = AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION
- Tardy 5+ times to a class = SATURDAY SCHOOL
FOOD FUNDRAISERS - FEB. 20TH & 21ST
SUPPORT LC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC!
Support LCMS Instrumental Music Program by eating at Fusion Grill on February 20th & 21st. Dine in and take out during 11am to 3pm (lunch hours) and 4:30pm - 8pm (dinner hours). Fusion Grill will donate 20% of sales to the LCMS Music Program.
EAT OUT AND EARN MONEY FOR LCMS!
SUPPORT LCMS PTSA!
Eat at The Stand on February 20th from 11am - 9pm to support LCMS PTSA. 20% of your food and beverage purchase will support Los Cerritos Middle School PTA.
PARENT INFO NIGHT (VIRTUAL) - FEB. 27TH
LC school counselors are hosting a parent info night on the topic of "Building Resiliency in Adolescence" presented by Daniel Veselak, a licensed therapist at the Ludington Institute.
February 27th from 6:30 - 7:30pm via TEAMS.
Meeting ID: 256 712 762 662
Passcode: DVGKmV
Click on Banner to be directed to meeting.
8TH GRADE YEARBOOK DEDICATIONS
Attention 8th grade parents - 8th grade yearbook dedications are on sale NOW.
Be a part of the LC Yearbook - Purchase and design your yearbook ad (dedication) to be placed in the yearbook for your 8th grader. Deadline to submit your design is April 1st.
Click on banner below to be directed.
SPRING FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT FUNDRAISER
Support our PTSA by booking your spring photoshoot. Family/Group sessions available for $50 or Graduate sessions for $35. Dates available are April 7th thru April 14th. Scan QR code to purchase.
2024 GET AHEAD SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES
Attention 8th Grade Families -
The Conejo Schools Foundation will once again be offering Get Ahead Summer School classes for Summer 2024. Please see the attached flier for the available courses, cost of taking a class, and when classes begin and end. Registration opens on February 1st, click on flyer to register.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DAC APPLICATION 2024/2025
If your 8th grade student is interested in applying to be a member of the CVUSD Student District Advisory Committee (SDAC) for the 2024/25 school year, you must apply by Friday, February 25th. To apply, please click on the link below:
Student DAC Information:
The Student District Advisory Committee (SDAC) is made up of a number of students from each CVUSD high school site. The Student DAC representatives meet every month with CVUSD Assistant Superintendents and Directors to discuss policies, events, and important topics concerning the district.
SDAC Mission/Purpose
- Create a safe environment for Student Voice to accurately represent our sites unified under one district
- Promote Community Awareness - A partnership between Schools and Community
- Improve conditions at the school site including: Safe environment, effective communication, college and career readiness and clean schools.
- Discuss and take action regarding issues/concerns with student body no matter how great or small.
- Support and promote mental wellness for students, events that focus on the social emotional side, students helping students.
- Advocate to provide more opportunities throughout CVUSD including: positive social environment around campus, entertainment and other unique and non-traditional ideas.
- Provide effective means of communication - student’s ability to contact SDAC regarding various issues, as well as learning from our peers and listening to what they have to offer.
- Celebrate highlights and achievements
PTA SCHOOL CENTS FUNDRAISER
EARN TRIPLE POINTS!!
Earn 15 points per dollar spent on receipts from these stores, dated and submitted January 16 - February 29. All other receipts dated since Sept. 1 will earn regular points.
Sparkle: Ben Bridge Jeweler, Daniel’s Jewelers, Dejaun Jewelers, Kay Jewelers, McClave Jewelers, Pandora
Sweet: Itala, Lolli and Pops, Mrs. Fields, See’s Candies, Sue’s Candy, Starbucks
Fragrant: Aveda, Bath & Body Works, Lush, Sephora
Romantic: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Hallmark Gold Crown, Soma Intimates, Victoria’s Secret
Click HERE to enter receipts.
TOHS FUTURE FRESHMAN PARENT PRESENTATION
Please join us for a virtual presentation from your TOHS Counselors via Teams on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00pm. Register for the meeting through the QR code or click HERE.
DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING PRESENTATIONS
District Advisory Council presentations can be found on the District website. If you would like more information on all of our DAC meetings, click HERE.
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.