THE PAW PRINT
VOL. 2 - Week of August 26, 2019
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EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS!
CCMS Sweatshirt Giveaway Extended To Sept. 6th!
Want a free CCMS sweatshirt? Then donate $100 or more to the CCMS 100 CAMPAIGN! This year, CCMS PTSA and Panther Partners (booster club) are collaboratively running a campaign to raise $100,000 in 100 days with 100% participation from CCMS families.
Every family that donates $100 or more between now and Sept. 6 earns a free CCMS sweatshirt!
Donate online only through the PTSA & Panther Partners Annual Giving Campaign link. Then download, print, and fill out the sweatshirt order form located on that page. Scan or take a photo of the completed form and email it to: info@pantherpartners.com. Sweatshirts run large, please order a size smaller than you normally would. NO EXCHANGES. All donations will be verified to confirm that they meet the $100 or more minimum. REMEMBER: deadline to earn the free sweatshirt is September 6, 2019. But we'll take donations after that date too!
Please give generously today - all contributions, of any amount, are great appreciated. Donate at: PTSA & Panther Partners Annual Giving Campaign. Thank you!
6th Grade Dance & Parent Mixer (Hosted by WEB)
Save the Date: Friday, September 6th, from 5-7pm at CCMS.
Help CCMS by volunteering in the CCMS Student Store!
The CCMS Student Store is an extremely important source of revenue for the PTSA - and a great way to get a peek into what's happening with CCMS students during their lunch hour and right after school! So why not volunteer to work the CCMS Student Store?! It's open daily for students to buy snacks at lunch and after school, PE clothes, and Spirit Wear and we need lots of parents to staff it. Please take advantage of this chance to be on campus and volunteer today! Sign up here!
PTSA SAVE THE DATE!
Calling all CCMS PTSA Association members! Mark your calendars for the first Association meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30pm in the Multi Purpose Room at CCMS. Find out what programs and events your donations are funding, vote on Association business items, and hear from teachers, administrators, and students. Dinner will be provided.
SHOUT OUTS!
First Day of School PTSA Coffee
Student Store
Translator and Parent Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLASSES, BELL SCHEDULES AND MORE!
Scheduling Reminders
- 0 period Biology Honors starts on Monday, August 26th.
- 1st period geometry for CCMS students also starts on Monday, August 26th.
- Last day to make schedule changes is September 6th.
California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF)
The California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) is now accepting applications for membership, please stop by room 427 to get an application. Current 8th grade students who earned A’s and B’s in the Spring semester report card may qualify. Applications are due Thursday, September 12 by 3:00pm. Applications will ONLY be accepted before or after school and during lunch by Ms. Hernandez Avalos in room 427, NOT during class hours or in the office. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hernandez Avalos cristinahernandezavalos@ccusd.org
This Week, We Begin the Regular Bell Schedule
Lunch and Cafeteria Announcements
Additionally, the blacktop and Student Store will be closed on Wednesdays during lunch to accommodate PE classes that are in session at the same time. All other days will remain open the entire lunch period.
Lunch Accounts and Culver Cafe
Summer Reading
Please review the summer reading assignments to ensure you are prepared for the beginning of the class.
Still need PE clothes?
Parents and students can purchase PE clothes from the Student Store! On Monday, August 26 we will resume our regular Student Store hours during lunchtime and after school. Please note the store will be closed at lunchtime on Wednesdays.
Pricing can be found here in case you'd like to send a list and a check with your child. Checks can be made out to CCMS PTSA. We are expecting a new shipment of hoodies and shorts by the end of the week, so check back with us if we did not have your size.
Shopping for back to school clothes?
Please observe our dress standards as you consider shopping for the new school year.
- Click here to access the dress standards in the CCMS STUDENT HANDBOOK.
Drop offs and parking at CCMS
Avoid getting stuck in Braddock and Elenda traffic by walking, biking or skating to school. If you must drive your student to school, please consider the following:
For drop-offs: We recommend that you use the bridge entrance on Ocean Drive (off Overland) to drop off your student. Your student can then walk across the bridge and head directly into the Middle School.
For parking: Since the school lot will only be accessible to CCUSD personnel, we encourage you to park and walk or, better yet, take on our 3 Block Challenge. Park near Coombs or Vets Park and enjoy a lovely morning walk.
The optimal solution: Walk, bike, skate, or roll to school. We have a lovely bike rack to secure your bike, skateboard or scooter. Please make sure you bring your locking device with you! We are a proud Green Ribbon school and welcome all our students and families to enjoy the health and wellness benefits of a little exercise in the morning, and get the added bonus of helping to minimize our environmental impact!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AND SPORTS
Registration for After School Classes
- Register online. Space is limited, so register early for the best selection.
- Register no later than Monday, September 3, 2019.
- FALL SESSION: MONDAY SEP 9, 2019–DEC 13, 2019
Scholarships available.
If you are unable to contribute, please fill out and submit the online scholarship form.
If you have any questions: Andrea Schainen: aschainen@gmail.com
Check out the classes we are offering this FALL!
MONDAY CLASSES (no class 11/11- 12 weeks)
❑ CREATIVE FICTION
❑ WEIGHT LIFTING CLASS
❑ FENCING - new class!
TUESDAY CLASSES (13 weeks)
❑ CHESS CLUB - only a few spots left!
❑ CODING- CREATIVE CODING WITH JAVASCRIPT -CREATE GAMES, ART & APPS!"
❑ FINE ART DRAWING
WEDNESDAY CLASSES (no class: 10/9- 12 weeks)
❑ ART EXPLORATION & CREATION
❑ IMPROV/BASICS OF STAND UP - new class!
❑ MATH OLYMPIAD TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
❑ SINGING, PERFORMANCE AND PRESENTATION CLASS WITH GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGER SARAH DAYE
❑ SOCCER- FALL BALL COED (10 weeks only) - new class!
THURSDAY CLASSES (13 weeks)
❑ BIKE SKILLS WORKSHOP - new class!
❑ DISCOVER ART
❑ FRENCH CLASS- Advanced
❑ PAMANA PERSONAL DEFENSE
❑ ZOOGA YOGA
FRIDAY CLASSES (13 weeks)
❑ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
❑ FOLKLORE DANCE CLASS
❑ MAGIC: THE GATHERING
❑ MATHCOUNTS
Registration for Sports
Fall Sports practices are beginning soon! If you have a child interested in
participating please be sure to visit the CCMS Athletics page and select the link for the
specific sport of interest to see when the first practice is scheduled to begin.
Additionally, please join us for the Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Thursday,
September 12, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room (MPR). Meet the coaches of the fall sports. Fall sports include Girls Volleyball, Flag Football, Cross Country, Girls Tennis and Water polo. Practice and game schedules will be passed out.
Dates and times of the Winter and Spring parent sports meetings will be announced as
those seasons approach.
Questions about sports? Contact the Athletic Director below who is over the sport for
which you would like to inquire:
Athletic Director - Tom Salter tomsalter@ccusd.org 310-842-4200 x6060
- Fall - Flag Football , Water Polo , Girls Tennis
- Winter - Swim
- Spring - Softball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Boys Tennis
Athletic Director - Angelo Sablan angelosablan@ccusd.org
- Fall - Girls Volleyball , Cross Country
- Winter - Boys and Girls Basketball
- Spring - Boys and Girls Soccer, Track, Boys Volleyball
Please note that all students must be cleared to participate in sports, which includes a current physical exam taken within the last year, before they may participate in any sport practice or games. You may access forms at the CCMS Athletics Homepage here: CCMS Athletics Homepage. You may enter clearances and donate to the sports program at: Athletic Clearance
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