CMS NEWs
http://cms.ca.campusgrid.net/home/index_home.htm
Parent Information Viewer: http://cusd.gradebook.net/pinnacle/piv
To email Staff: lastname_firstname@cusdk8.org
School Clubs Schedule: http://cms.ca.campusgrid.net/home/Parents/Outside+the+Classroom/Clubs
Attendance: call (408) 245-0303 Extension 6
Please report absences by 9:00 a.m. each morning that your child is
absent. Include student’s name, grade, reason for absence and
your relation to the child.
Homework:
Homework may be requested for illness absences of three days or
more. Please call the office before 9:00 a.m. to request and
pickup the homework after 3:00 p.m. You may also check the
teachers’ websites for homework.
CALENDAR
June 1: Parent Survey closes
June 9: Minimum Day (8:10-11:40 am);
8th Grade Graduation – 4:00 pm
8th Grade Party & Dance – 7:00-10 pm
June 10: Minimum Day (8:10-11:40 am) –Last Day of School – All students, including graduates, must attend school
For Your Calendar: Wednesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 10 (next week) are minimum days with school starting at 8:10 am and ending at 11:40 am. All students need to be in class at 8:10 on Wednesday.
SCHOOL NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!
Last night's 8th grade graduation was a huge success. Despite gale force winds everyone was poised and prepared to do whatever it took to make the ceremony the best it could be. Our three student speakers, Soumita B., Joanna C. and Laura T., gave phenomenal testimony to their three years here at CMS. The party afterwards was full of fun and laughter and a few tears at the end.
I want to thank the countless parents whose time and dedication resulted in an amazing end to our 8th graders' year. Congratulations class of 2010 - you will be missed.
Kara Butler
Principal, Cupertino Middle School
STUDENT SURVEY
The 2010 student survey is now live. Please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZX8FSXV and take the survey. We need your help to find out how students feel about CMS. You can also find the link on the school website in the same location where you voted for student council.
YU-GI-OH GAMBLING
It has come to our attention that students are paying to play in tournaments on campus. This activity is illegal and against school policy. No money should ever exchange hands. If it continues, CMS will not be able to allow any further tournament play. This applies to all card games. Please let us know if you become aware of this happening.
CAFETERIA BALANCES
8th graders: Your CMS cafeteria balances will not be transferred to your new high school. Parents of 8th graders may request a refund check from our District by calling Student Nutrition Services at 408-252-3000, extension 302 New incoming 6th graders will have their balances transferred from their CUSD elementary schools. For students staying at CMS, balances will be carried over for next year. Students leaving may also have their balances transferred to siblings.
THANK YOU TO OUR CMS VOLUNTEERS!
Thanks to all the dedicated volunteers of CMS. This year we had a total of 16,030 volunteer hours. The estimated dollar value of volunteer time for 2009 is $20.85* per hour (national). Our community has donated an estimated amount of $334,225.50 by dedicating time, talent and energy to making a difference. Kudos to all the volunteers at CMS!
Keeping track of volunteer hours is important to CMS PTA because it helps us to evaluate our volunteer program as well as to recognize volunteers for their contribution of time. If you are working from home, please make sure the hours are recorded. The time you spend in meetings, field trips, working from home, all counts as volunteer hours. Please help us to keep a record of your valuable time by ALWAYS signing in the volunteer log in the office.
Our community’s dedication has made a difference in the lives of our students and staff. You are appreciated -- Thank you, volunteers at CMS! Kara Butler, Principal, Cupertino Middle School; Rani Mishra – Historian, CMS PTA
*http://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time
GRADUATION PHOTO
Attention 8th graders: Len Conrad Photography took photos of each graduate at the ceremony. Here’s how to order a copy:
1. Complete an order form available in the office and mail the order and payment. OR
2. Order online at www.lcsp.net after graduation using the following event code: Cupertino10CO Your photo will be available online approximately 24 to 48 hours after the event.
THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
- Notify the office if you will not be returning next year or will be starting late. Students return on August 19, 2010.
- If your child has medication in the school office, please pick it up on the last day of school, Thursday, June 10th. Any medication that remains after the close of school will be discarded. If your child is attending summer school and will need the medication during the shortened day, please take it to that school site’s main office on the first day of classes. If it will be necessary for your child to receive medication during the school day next year, please pick up a blue Medication Authorization form at the school office in order for either prescription or over-the-counter medications to be give at school, both the doctor and the parent must sign the form. When completed, bring the Medication Administration form and the medication (in the original container) to the secretaries in the school office. Have a happy and healthy summer.
Note: The Library and the Mac Lab will close for the year on Monday, June 7.
Thinking Ahead School Year 2010-2011
Web Orientation: Welcome day for incoming 6th graders on Thursday, August 12, 2010
Welcome Back BBQ: Opportunity for find classrooms, see your friends, and meet teachers on August 17, 2010
First Day of School: Thursday, August 19, 2010.
WELCOME BACK BBQ
Come join us for our annual Welcome Back BBQ on Tuesday, August 17th from 5 to 7 pm. If your student’s emergency card is completed, signed and turned in that evening, you will be able to pick up your student’s schedule. In addition, you can purchase PE and CMS clothing, order yearbooks, and join PTA all in one evening.
FLYERS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE
- DeAnza College Extended Year Summer Enrichment Program
- City of Cupertino: After school Enrichment Program (Spring semester)
- Summer Institute for the Gifted, the program of the National Society for the Gifted and Talented. Both residential and commuter programs available. UC Berkeley is one of nine campuses the program is offered at during the summer.
- West Valley College: Summer College 4 Kids.
- City of Sunnyvale: Hershey’s Track and Field Games on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Fremont High School. Go to www.hersheystrackandfield.com for specific rules and details. To pre-register, please contact Gary Brown, Sunnyvale Recreation Coordinator, at gbrown@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
DISTRICT NEWS
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR FURLOUGH DAYS
In response to the unprecedented reductions in education funding from the state, all district employees have agreed to a temporary work year reduction of five days for the 2010-2011 school year. This represents $2.5 million in salary savings, which will help minimize the severity of employee layoffs and lessen the impact of budget cuts on the district’s education programs. This furlough agreement only applies for next year. As a result, next year’s school calendar will be adjusted with the following furlough days:
• November 22 and 23, 2010 (the first 2 days of the week of Thanksgiving)
• The last 3 days of school:
*June 8, 9, and 10, 2011 (all schools except Murdock-Portal Elementary School)
* June 15, 16, and 17, 2011 (for Murdock-Portal Elementary School)
After much consideration, both of these blocks of time were selected to minimize the impact on classroom instruction. Specifically, the district traditionally experiences abnormally high absence rates during the two days of school held during the week of Thanksgiving.
END OF THE YEAR ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students must be in attendance on the last day of school to guarantee their place in the school they are registered in for the 2010-2011 school year. When the student returns, if space is available at his or her school, the student will be reinstated. If no space is available, the student will be assigned to another school in the district where space is available. If the student is ill, parents must notify the school of the absence3 and provide documentation.
When making travel plans, please consider the possible ramifications. If you have any questions, please contact Student Assignment at (408) 252-3000, ext. 110.
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DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE GRADUATE?
Add a book to the CMS Library in their honor.
Give a donation to the Friends of the Library.
Your donation to the PTA Friends of the Library is a great way to remember that special teacher
or mark the graduation of your favorite student. Your donation will be used to purchase a book or video
that will remain in the CMS Library collection forever. Each Friends of the Library book has a honorary
bookplate added to a front page when you indicate the honoree.
We have 2 ways you can become a Friend of the Library
First, if you like to use the Internet, we have a on-line Wish List posted on Amazon.com. This Wish List allows you to preview a number of book titles and to personally select the title that you want to donate to the CMS Library. The list represents a broad spectrum of book types and each selection would be considered a fine addition to our Library Collection. By using the Wish List process, Amazon will automatically ship the book to CMS. Please type in a message at the prompt if you wish to honor a particular person with your donation. Go to www.amazon.com click on “Wish List”, enter the full name “Cupertino Middle School Library” and you will be directed to our Wish List.
Secondly, if you prefer the non-electronic method, you may become a Friend of the Library by filling out the form below and sending it, along with your donation (checks made out to PTA Friends of the Library). Turn this in to the Office or the CMS Library mailbox.
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YES, I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY.
ATTACHED IS MY CHECK FOR $_____________ ____________.
The BOOKPLATE for this book should read as follows:
This book has been donated by : _______________________ _____________
In honor of: _________________________________ _________ __
Thank you for your continuing support of the CMS Library. If you have any questions, feel free to email our Librarian, Kay Gehring at gehring_kay@cupertino.k12.ca.us.
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District Calendar 2009-2010
May 28, 2010 Staff Learning Day
May 31, 2010 Memorial Day
June 10, 2010 Last Day of School
Cupertino Middle School Events
Web Orientation: Welcome day for incoming 6th graders on August 12, 2010
Welcome BBQ: Opportunity for find classrooms, see your friends, and meet teachers on August 17, 2010
First Day of School: August 19, 2010.
District Calendar 2010-2011
August 16, 17 and 18, 2010 Teacher Work Days
August 19, 2010 Students Return
September 6, 2010 Labor Day
September 17, 2010 Staff Learning Day
October 25, 2010 Staff Learning Day
November 11, 2010 Veteran’s Day
November 12, 2010 School Holiday
November 22, 23 Furlough Days/No School
November 24, 25 and 26, 2010 Thanksgiving Recess
December 20-31, 2010 Winter Recess
January 17, 2011 Martin Luther King Day
February 21-25, 2011 Mid-Year Recess
March 14, 2011 Staff Learning Day
April 18-22, 2011 Spring Recess
May 27, 2011 Staff Learning Day
May 30, 2011 Memorial Day
June 7, 2011 (Tuesday) Last Day of School
Includes 5 Furlough Days approved by all district Employees
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