4/20/17 CMS Newsletter
Thomas Domer <[email protected]>
Mon 4/17/2017 8:38 AM
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Principal's Message
In This Issue
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Principal's Message
PTA Update
Parenting Workshop
CMS Legarza Sports
This Week at a Glance
B Week
• April 19: PTA Elections and
Meeting
• April 20-21 - 7th Grader
Scoliosis Screening
• April 22 - SCEF Bash at the
Canyon
On the Horizon
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April 26: Parenting Workshop
April 27: CMS Open House
April 27: Minimum Day
May1-5: Staff Appreciation
Week
June 6: Orchestra Spring
Concert
June 7: Band Spring Concert
June 9: San Carlos Night at
the Giants
June 13-14: Minimum Days
PTA Corner
• PTA Electionss and Meeting
• Open House
• Interesting presentations
2016-2017 District Calendar
2017-2018 District Calendar
SCEF News
April 17th 2017
Good Morning CMS,
I hope everybody had a fun filled spring break. This last stretch goes by quickly as there is a
lot going go on. Please take a look at Upcoming ASB Events and Planning Ahead.
PG&E is conducting road work on Cedar Street in front of campus. Please plan accordingly.
You may have heard that over the last couple of weekends we had some vandalism on
campus. We are working with the police to make sure these incidents do not continue, but we
may need the communities help as well. We want to remind everyone that the blacktop and
field are open for community use but the quad area is closed. Students should not be riding
bikes, scooters or skateboards in that area. If you see anyone in our quad area after hours,
please contact the police. Thanks for your vigilance.
Upcoming ASB events:
1. Talent Show Tryouts
At lunch the week of April 17th to 21st. Signup form has been in the main office
and students may sign up this week too! The Talent Show will be Tuesday, May
31st during quest.
2. Basketball Tournament will be April 24th to 28th at lunch. Sign-ups will start
Wednesday April 19th in the main office. Teams of 5 students each, which will
play on half court. Time and space is limited so first come, first served. We have
space for 8 teams. We encourage students to create inclusive teams - mixed
genders and grade levels! The tournament brackets will posted next Monday,
April 24th.
3. Canned Food Drive in support of Second Harvest Food Bank on April 24th to
28th. Barrels will be placed in the north and south atrium at Central. Please
donate non-perishable food - such as canned food, beans, peanut
• Online Auction Open to
Everyone
• Raffle for Hamilton Tickets
• SCEF Annual Fund
butter, macaroni and cheese. Any donation will be appreciated! Let's work
together to make a difference in our community!
4. Monday, May 1st ASB will be sponsoring a May day lunchtime activity. Join us
Community Update
in making paper flowers for your friends and family in celebration of May Day!
• Rock Band Summer Camp!
Graduation Swag:
• Comedy Class for Ages 10-14
Attention all 8th graders - class graduation sweatshirts and t-shirts are now on sale! Fliers
were distributed on Friday, April 7th in language arts and history class. More will be passed
out Monday, Aril 17th. Sweatshirts are $35.00 and t-shirts are $12.00 each. Check or cash
accepted, exact amount if paying by cash please. Check are to be made out to Central Middle
School. Orders are due by this Friday, April 21st by 3:13 in room 203. If you have any
questions please contact Ms Banfield at [email protected] or see her in room 203.
• Multi-Sport Madness Summer
Camp
• Susan Jackson Piano Lessons
• Skyhawks Summer Sports
Camps
Planning Ahead:
• Gigamind Summer Camp
Open House is scheduled for Thursday April 27th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Thursday will be a
minimum day with a 1:17 PM release time.
• T-SPORTS Baseball and
Softball Camps!
• "Narnia: The Musical" is
Coming to a Stage Near You
• Join Our Summer Writing
Classes
8th grade Promotion as well as the last day of school (June 13th and 14th) will be minimum
days.
SBAC testing will begin during the week of May 8th for 6th and 8th grade students. 7th grade
students will begin SBAC testing upon their return to from Yosemite. Testing will continue
until the first week of June. Please do not schedule trips or unnecessary appointments during
these dates.
Legarza Sports:
Follow @scsdschools
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
for up-to-date info on events and
issues!
Spring sports try-out schedules have been posted. Please visit the legarza website for date
and times.
https://www.legarzasports.org/central-sports
Spring Concerts:
Orchestra Spring Concert - June 6th from 7:00- 8:30 PM in Mustang Hall
Band Spring Concert - June 7th from 7:00-8:30 PM in Mustang Hall
8th Grade Promotion Events:
June 12th - Great America Trip
June 13th - Promotion - 3:00 PM
June 13th - Dance - 7:30-9:30 PM
Mustang Roundup
CMS Arroyo PTA Update
PTA Elections and Meeting – This Wednesday morning!
8.50am in the Library
Please join us in the Library to vote on and support our new PTA volunteers. Thank you to the
parents who are our voice, and advocates for our children and families.
Agenda items:
• Elections – New and incumbent parent leaders, including PTA President, Secretary,
Membership, programs and events
• PTA/SCEF collaboration
• Programs and events for next year
A big thank you to the Nominating Committee for their hard work in finding our new leaders for next
year.
Upcoming event – OPEN HOUSE 27th April
PTA will be hosting a free pizza and salad dinner at Central, for all our families coming to Open
House, together with our Honorary Service Awards presentation. Food starts at 5.30pm first come,
first served.
Another couple of things of interest:
April 20, 7-8:30pm, Screenagers showing at Sequoia High School, Carrington Hall, 1201 Brewster
Ave, RWC
(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shs-screenagers-growing-up-in-the-digital-age-tickets-32490906175)
April 26, 6:30-8pm, Conscious Parenting, Mindfulness training, SCSD Office, 1200 Industrial Rd.,
Unit 9, SC
Fun, Free Parenting Workshop on 4/26
Conscious Parenting workshop provides practical life skills and transformational tools to empower
you to break free from limiting situations so you can...
• Form deeper and more authentic connections with your children,
• Reduce stress and anxiety to create greater joy and harmony in your family, and
• Understand your child's development and how to best support their growth
RSVP http://evite.me/kGFv4ubU4s
http://www.scsdk8.org/wp-content/uploads/Conscious-Parenting-Workshop-42617-copy.pdf
CMS Legarza Sports
Please use the DISTRICT LINK http://www.legarzasports.org/#!after-school-sports/cgwt for
information about every sport. There is a tab for each school and sport on the spreadsheet so you
can find registration information, relevant schedules, coach information, and other details.
SCEF
Thank you to all who purchased Bash at the Canyon tickets. The event is SOLD OUT!
Even if you are not attending the Bash, you can still be part of the fun!
1) *New*-ONLINE AUCTION OPEN TO EVERYONE! April 19th - 27th.
Get your tickets to popular parent parties, summer getaways, event and sport tickets and more! Go
to: scefkids.org/onlineauction for more information.
2) PARTICIPATE IN OUR NEW RAFFLE
For $50 you get the chance to win two (2) FRONT ROW Loge tickets (face value is $500 each) to
see HAMILTON on July 29, 2017 at 8pm and a one-night stay at the San Francisco Marriott.
Winner will be drawn a the SCEF Music in the Park concert on May 19, 2017. For more information
go to:
http://scefkids.org/scefraffle2017. To purchase a ticket, send an email to: [email protected].
3) DONATE TO THE SCEF ANNUAL FUND
Your donation makes a difference every day, for every child, in every classroom. We are over 60%
to our goal of $2.5 million. Every donation counts! Go to: https://scefkids.org/donate-today/ to
donate today. Thank you!
Community Partners
Rock Band Summer Camp!
Explore the world of music this summer! Hummingbird Music School, in partnership with SMART-E,
is offering Rock Band Summer Camp at Arroyo through the month of July. Campers will together
form a band, attend daily instrument lessons and band rehearsals, participate in music workshops,
and perform with their band in a live showcase at the end of the week! Sign up to learn either guitar,
bass, drums, keyboard, horns/woodwinds, or vocals. More info at
http://hummingbirdmusicschool.com/summer-camp/
Comedy Class for Ages 10-14
Create funny scenes with no script, but lots of imagination in the spring class MAKE 'EM LAUGH,
with San Carlos Children's Theater. Using the basics of improvisation and slapstick, students quickly
learn how to think creatively on their feet, play off what other characters are saying, and make the
audience laugh. It’s six weeks of wacky fun! Final class features an improv performance for friends
and family. Class starts this week. Late sign ups OK. Info: www.SanCarlosChildrenTheater.com
Multi-Sport Madness Summer Camp
Our multi-sport camp is a great way for children to have fun, be active, and learn new sports! This
camp welcomes children of all skill levels ages 8-12 years. Participants will enjoy a variety of sports
throughout the day including basketball, soccer, dodgeball, and capture the flag! Each week we will
go on a field trip which involves staying active and having fun!
Register online at www.cityofsancarlos/register
Community Corner
NOTE: Community Posts are not sponsored by or affiliated with the SCSD.
Susan Jackson Piano Lessons
My name is Susan Jackson and I am a Certified Music Teacher in California. I am offering Piano
lessons, theory and general music lessons. I have more than 20 years experience and am interested
in offering lessons after school and during the summer, weekends included. I recently moved from
Palo Alto and have openings currently available. Please refer to my website for more information.
www.susanjacksonpianoinstruction.com
Skyhawks Summer Sports Camps
Looking for a great summer sports camp for your child? Skyhawks Sports offers camps in Volleyball,
Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and much more! Registration is open now
-- sign up at www.skyhawks.com or through the City of San Carlos Parks and Recreation
Department. Last summer, many of our camps sold out so be sure to beat the rush and sign up soon!
We look forward to seeing your kids this summer!
Gigamind Summer Camp
Join Gigamind Explorer for a week long Summer Camp with academic and fun experience. Students
will advance their skills in math and mental arithmetic, critical and out of the box thinking. Hands-on
projects specifically include the subjects of math and science, introduced in fun and engaging ways.
Your child will be also provided with a safe environment to enrich and challenge themselves through
arts & crafts, board games, and outdoor adventure! Please visit our website for more information.
T-SPORTS Baseball and Softball Camps!
T-SPORTS is dedicated to youth sports specifying in development through summer camps, clinics,
and private lesson. Camps are held in San Carlos at Highlands and Laureola Park.
T-SPORTS specializes in Baseball and Softball camps. Read more about individual camps by
clicking the link below.
Click Here for Camps in San Carlos: http://www.tsports.club/sancarlos/
"Narnia: The Musical" is Coming to a Stage Near You
Come experience the enchanted world of Narnia presented by Bay Area Educational Theater
Company. As siblings travel through a magical wardrobe, they encounter mythical creatures, battle
good vs. evil, and learn lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom. Performances held April 20th
- 30th at Cañada College Theater. Tickets sold online at www.bayareaetc.org/tickets. Student and
Senior tickets only $16; Adult tickets $21. This first-rate production promises to be fun for everyone!
Join Our Summer Writing Classes
Sentence Center helps students become better writers. We offer writing classes for elementary and
middle school students in which we teach composition, organization, and elaboration in small groups.
In addition, students will improve their grammar and sentence structure, build a stronger vocabulary,
and feel more confident as emerging writers. Read our reviews at https://www.yelp.com/biz/sentencecenter-burlingame
View our Summer flyer: https://goo.gl/9XZAxY
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High School Happenings
Sequoia High School
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FRESHMAN WELCOME EVENT
Freshman Welcome: Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 PM, Sequoia’s Multi-Purpose Room.
The entire Sequoia family is delighted to welcome you to our annual Freshman Welcome Event on
April 19th. Principal Sean Priest will kick the night off with a short presentation followed by a question
and answer session with current Sequoia students who can give you the inside scoop on what to
expect during this important transition and first year. Expert members of our PTSA, Education
Foundation and Boosters Club will also be there to welcome you to the school and answer all your
questions. Please join us for this fun, casual, informational night this spring so that you can enjoy
your summer break, confident that you are ready to enjoy a smooth start at Sequoia in the fall. Light
refreshments will be served. Small children are welcome. For more information about this event,
please email [email protected].
Performing Arts events: in Carrington Hall
• Wednesday, April 26, 7 PM - Orchestra and Choir Concert
• Thursday, April 27, 7 PM - Band Concert
• Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at 7 PM - Spring Play: Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite
Carlmont High School
The information below is the Carlmont Corner, which can also be found on the Carlmont Website
BACK TO SCHOOL CALENDAR ALERT
Please plan summer vacations so they will NOT conflict with these important dates:
• Freshman Parent Information Night: Thursday, August 10, 7:00 p.m., Carlmont Performing Arts
Center
• Freshman Orientation & BBQ: Tuesday, August 15, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Early-Bird Picture Day: Tuesday, August 15, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m
• First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16
• First Day (Wed) Start Time: 0 period 8:53 a.m., 1st period 9:43 a.m.*
*Start time for Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 0 period 8:00 a.m., 1st period 8:57 a.m.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION Required for all incoming students by April 28, 2017!
An address verification form must be on file for every student in the Sequoia Union High School
District. Forms are being accepted now. Please visit SUHSD Address Verification for the form and
additional details.
REGISTRATION FOR INCOMING 9TH GRADE STUDENTS
Parents who were unable to attend the Counseling 8th Parent Night on March 14, can view the 8th
Grader Parent Night Presentation outlining the registration process and timeline at the Counseling
webpage under “Counseling Info for 8th Graders” section.
SUMMER READING LIST OR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
Please visit the Carlmont English Department website later in the spring for up-to-date information
about the summer reading assignments.
ATHLETIC AND PERFORMING ARTS TRYOUTS AND AUDITIONS If your student would like to
participate in a fall sport or in one of Carlmont’s Intermediate/Advanced Performing Arts programs
(Choir, Dance or Instrumental Music), tryouts, assessments and auditions often take place in the
winter, spring or summer. Please visit the Carlmont Athletics or Arts sections for details and dates.
CARLMONT ACADEMIC FOUNDATION (CAF) DESSERT RECEPTION:
May 4, 7:00 p.m. Parent/guardians of incoming freshman are invited to join members of the CAF
board for a dessert reception Thursday, May 4th from 7 to 8:30pm in the Student Union. Meet
Principal Ralph Crame, Carlmont Administrators and hear presentations by Carlmont Instructional
Leads regarding how to help your student adjust to high school. For more information, visit:
www.carlmontacademicfoundation.org
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT CARLMONT:
Learn about PTSA and volunteer opportunities at Carlmont Visit the PTSA (for parents, guardians,
teachers, AND STUDENTS) page for information about how to volunteer and to participate in our
eScrip program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Carlmont website: www.carlmonths.org
• 8th Grade Transition: http://www.carlmonths.org/Parents/8th-Grade-Transition/index.html
• Sequoia Union High School District website: www.seq.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL LIAISONS
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Central, Tierra Linda: Chris Cook [email protected]
Charter: Chris Cook [email protected]
Ralston: Carol Castro [email protected]
Non Feeder: Carol Castro [email protected] Non feeder families (those who do NOT
attend Ralston or Tierra Linda) may contact us to be added to our email list.
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Summit/Everest High School
Summit Public Schools is a public charter school network with two high schools in Redwood City:
Summit Prep High School and Everest High School
Students and Parents are invited to hear first-hand from the Executive Director, teachers and current
parents and students at an general information session and Q&A at Central Middle School
on Tuesday, November 15, 2017 from 7-8 PM
Summit Public Schools helps students reach their highest potential with their.....
• College-prep curriculum (including 6 AP classes) where 99% of their graduates are accepted into
at least one 4-year college
• Personalized learning experience where students move at their own pace and learn how they
best learn
• Real-world learning projects where students develop the life skills and habits they need to be
successful
• World-class teaching faculty from the nation's top teacher preparation programs
• Small, safe and diverse community where every student has a mentor and is truly cared for and
known
Students and parents are also invited to learn more about Summit Public Schools by
attending any of the following up coming sessions:
• Thursday, November 3rd - Open House at Everest Public High School at 7pm. Address: 455
Fifth Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
• Tuesday, December 6th - Open House at Summit Prep at 7pm. Address: 890 Broadway,
Redwood City, CA 94063
• Saturday, January 21st - Open House at Everest Public High School at 10am. Address: 455 Fifth
Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
Application Deadlines and Lottery Dates are as follows:
• Friday, January 27th -9th Grade Application Deadline at 3:30pmat Summit Prep and Everest.
• Friday, February 3rd -9th Grade Lottery at 9:00am at Summit Prep and Everest.
If you have any specific questions, please contact: Alma Rosas at [email protected]
Take the time to continue to invest in our greatest resource - our children!
Design Tech High School
http://www.designtechhighschool.org/
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