THE PAW PRINT
VOL. 18 - Week of January 6, 2020
Welcome back, CCMS families!
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS!
Raise money for PTSA by volunteering in the Student Store!
Copy Room Volunteers Needed
Are you looking for a way to get involved at CCMS? Do you like helping out your kids’ teachers? If so the PTSA is looking for volunteers to work in the copy room this year. This is a great way to get to know the campus and the staff. You must be a cleared volunteer and be willing to commit to a hour or two once a week or every other week.
Please contact Allison Herbst (asherbst@me.com) if you are interested.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!
January is KINDNESS MONTH at CCMS
Check out these exciting KINDNESS events happening at CCMS!
- January 13-24: Pennies for Patients (CCMS supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
- January 27-31: ASB/WEB Kindness Week (Lunchtime and PAWs Activities)
- January 31: CCMS Charity Talent Show (Everyone is welcome to attend!)
Willy Wonka Audtions are THIS week!
Check performances section of the CCMS website for more information!
https://ccms.ccusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=560791&type=d&pREC_ID=1386337
Is your student's backpack a black hole for paper??
Last Day for Schedule Changes - Jan 17
Registration for After School Classes
Hi CCMS families- Our Winter/Spring ASC REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Here is what we have for you this semester. Go to https://www.pantherpartners.com/after-school.html
**Semester is 16-17 weeks long so classes are more expensive than last semester which was only 12-13 weeks. 1 1/2 -2 hour classes are more but you are getting 16-17 weeks and more class time.
**We offer Scholarships- You MUST request scholarship and have CODE before registering for class or NO scholarship will be granted.
Spring 2020 Session Classes:
MONDAY CLASSES (no class 1/20- 16 weeks)
❑ BIKE SKILLS WORKSHOP
❑ FENCING CLASS
❑ FICTION WRITING
❑ FRENCH CLASS - Beginner
❑ TEEN YOGA
TUESDAY CLASSES - (no class 1/21- 16 weeks)
❑ CHESS CLUB
❑ FINE ART DRAWING
❑ Jr. CULINARIANS
❑ LEGO ROBOTICS
WEDNESDAY CLASSES (17 weeks)
❑ ART EXPLORATION & CREATION
❑ PHOTO & PHOTOSHOP
❑ Singing, Performance and Presentation with Grammy Nominated Singer Sarah Daye
THURSDAY CLASSES (17 weeks)
❑ DISCOVER ART
❑ FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS AND SELF DEFENSE
❑ FRENCH CLASS- Advanced
FRIDAY CLASSES (17 weeks)
❑ CODING-CREATIVE CODING WITH JAVASCRIPT 2
❑ FOLKLORE DANCE CLASS
❑ MAGIC: THE GATHERING
❑ MATHCOUNTS
❑ SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
❑ WEIGHT LIFTING CLASS
Grades of Green Waste Reduction Campaign
We are so privileged to be working with Grades of Green implementing their new Waste Reduction Campaign this semester.
Student teams should register to participate by: January 10th!!!
This is a free, semester long program in which we invite student teams to develop a project to reduce single use plastics in their community. Participating teams are mentored by an experienced advisor from GOG organization as they research the issue of plastic pollution and the effect on land resources, develop a project around reducing plastics, and pitch their project to their community. Top teams have the chance to win Grades of Green Eco-Grants of up to $1,000 to further their project. Each participating team receives:
- Customized support and mentorship from a Grades of Green staff member including virtual meetings, weekly email check-ins, and expert guidance to keep students on track and engaged;
- A fun online platform with customized resources to guide teams in tracking their metrics and achieving their goals;
- A Speakers Series featuring environmental experts from the field who will give tips to achieve success!
We are currently registering teams for the Spring Waste Campaign NOW which will start this January. Contact Robyn @ GOG for details/questions.
Santa Monica Rugby Club
Fee-Based Teen Support Group and Parenting Workshop
PREVIOUSLY POSTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Talent Show Tryouts
CCMS will be hosting our 3rd annual Talent Show on Friday, January 31st. In order to be chosen to show off your talent, all performers must go through the tryout process and be selected to participate. All talents are welcome- dancing, singing, comedians, magicians, bands, etc! Only acts that meet all of the following criteria may be selected for the show. Due to number of acts and time limit, not all acts may be chosen. Be sure to come performance ready to show off your talent at tryouts!!
Tryouts will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the Multipurpose Room (MPR) from 2:30- 4:00 pm. You will be assigned a tryout time slot and expected to be on time. Judges will be ensuring acts meet the tryout criteria and are crowd pleasing.
Be sure to turn in the tryout form by Friday, January 10th.
Culver City Holiday Tree-cycle
Girls Who Code Club is Coming to CCMS!
More information is below, and interested students can sign up with Ms. Demeuse by sending her an email nicoledemeuse@ccusd.org, or seeing her in room 235!
After School Homework Help in the Library
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AND SPORTS
Registration for Sports
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.
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
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Backpacks for Kids Program
The Backpacks for Kids Program provides backpacks filled with food and snacks for students to take home over the weekend to ensure that every student can eat on the weekends. If you would like your student to receive a backpack, please complete the Backpacks Form and return it to Ms. Campos in the front office.
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Website: http://ccms.ccusd.org/
Location: 4601 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, United States
Phone: 310-842-4200
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