1.31.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/31/2008

All School Information:

Surf Team
Anyone interested in surfing on the CMS Surf Team in the State Championships in North San Diego needs to attend a meeting in Mr. J's room @ 3:05 on Fri.

Girls Softball
Any girls still interested in playing softball need to sign up on Saturday, February 2 at CHS. Sign ups for girls 12 and under are from 12-1:30. Girls 14 and under are from 1:30-3. Please bring your glove and cleats. Any questions call 252-7640 or visit http://cvgsl.clubspaces.com

Garden Club
Garden Club after school today. If it is raining, we will be re-painting garden decorations in the Home Economics room. If it is dry, we will be outside working in the Garden.

Talent Show Try Outs
Think you can dance? Think you can sign better than American Idol? Show your amazing talents in the CMS talent show. It is not to late to try-out! Monday and Wednesday of next week are the last days to try-out for the show. So don't miss out!

7th and 8th Grade Information:

CADE

CADE will meet today during lunch in room 12.

1.30.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/30/2008

Dress Code
Remember the dress code if it is not followed at all times you will have to wear your PE clothes or a shirt provided by Ms. Rynott.

Talent Show Tryouts
Today in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions. This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.

Surf Team
Anyone interested in surfing on the CMS Surf Team in the State Championships in North San Diego needs to attend a meeting in Mr. J's room @ 3:05 on Fri.

Girls Softball
Any girls still interested in playing softball need to sign up on Saturday, February 2 at CHS. Sign ups for girls 12 and under are from 12-1:30. Girls 14 and under are from 1:30-3. Please bring your glove and cleats. Any questions call 252-7640 or visit http://cvgsl.clubspaces.com

Garden Club
Garden Club after school this Thursday. If it is raining, we will be re-painting garden decorations in the Home Economics room. If it is dry, we will be outside working in the Garden.

Independent PE
IPE students that if you have not turned in all of your time cards for this grading period (seven weeks worth) you will receive a Failing grade (F) for IPE, and not allowed to take IPE for the 2nd semester.

1.29.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/29/2008

Dress Code
Remember the dress code if it is not followed at all times you will have to wear your PE clothes or a shirt provided by Ms. Rynott.

Talent Show Tryouts
Today and Wednesday in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions. This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.

Surf Team
Anyone interested in surfing on the CMS Surf Team in the State Championships in North San Diego needs to attend a meeting in Mr. J's room @ 3:05 on Fri.

Girls Softball
Any girls still interested in playing softball need to sign up on Saturday, February 2 at CHS. Sign ups for girls 12 and under are from 12-1:30. Girls 14 and under are from 1:30-3. Please bring your glove and cleats. Any questions call 252-7640 or visit http://cvgsl.clubspaces.com

Garden Club
Garden Club after school this Thursday. If it is raining, we will be re-painting garden decorations in the Home Economics room. If it is dry, we will be outside working in the Garden.

Independent PE
IPE students that if you have not turned in all of your time cards for this grading period (seven weeks worth) you will receive a Failing grade (F) for IPE, and not allowed to take IPE for the 2nd semester.

1.25.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/25/2008

Dress Code
Remember the dress code if it is not followed at all times you will have to wear your PE clothes or a shirt provided by Ms. Rynott.

Rain

Students you may not hang out in the rain. You need to stand under a roof of some sort unless you are going to and from class. You will get wet, then cold, then sick...Please take care of yourselves.

Yearbook

The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is THIS FRIDAY!

Dance Tickets

Dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attend the dance.

Talent Show Tryouts

Tues., Jan.29th and Wed. Jan. 30th, in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions.
This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.

Washington DC Trip

Washington DC Trip - Anyone that is interested in going to Washington
DC next year but was unable to go to the meeting Thursday night should speak to Mr. Johnson or Mr. Fowler as soon as possible for trip and sign up information.

Excellence Points Winners
Ryan Baird
Lily Brand,
Brew Fasro,
Collin Nathanson
Duncan Gordan

1.24.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/24/2008

All School Information:

Dress Code
Remember the dress code if it is not followed at all times you will have to wear your PE clothes or a shirt provided by Ms. Rynott.

Rain
Students you may not hang out in the rain. You need to stand under a roof of some sort unless you are going to and from class. You will get wet, then cold, then sick...Please take care of yourselves.

Yearbook
The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is THIS FRIDAY!

Dance Tickets
Dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attend the dance.

Talent Show Tryouts
Tues., Jan.29th and Wed. Jan. 30th, in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions.
This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.

Garden Club
Due to the unpredictable weather forecast, Garden Club fieldtrip has been postponed until further notice. Please discard your permission slips. Instead, we will be cooking in the Home Ec room at 2:15pm today. Please be on time, see you there!

Washington DC Trip
Anyone interested in going to Washington DC next year needs to attend the informational meeting tonight at 6:30 pm in Mr. Fowler's room (room 2) with their parents or guardian. If you cannot make the meeting but are interested in the trip see Mr. Johnson.

1.23.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/23/2008

Dress Code
Remember the dress code if it is not followed at all times you will have to wear your PE clothes or a shirt provided by Ms. Rynott.

Yearbook
The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is THIS FRIDAY!

1st Semester Homeroom Winners

In 1st Place Mr. Fowler 251 points
In 2nd Place Mrs. McCulley 182 points
In 3rd Place Mrs. Foster 144 points
Congratulations to all class! We will be starting a new homeroom competition for the second semester very soon.

Dance Tickets
Dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attend the dance.

Talent Show Tryouts
Tues., Jan.29th and Wed. Jan. 30th, in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions.
This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.

Garden Club
Due to the unpredictable weather forecast, Garden Club field trip has been postponed until further notice. Please discard your permission slips. Instead, we will be cooking in the Home Ec. room at 2:15pm on Thursday. Please be on time, see you there!

Washington DC Trip
Anyone interested in going to Washington DC next year needs to attend the informational meeting this Thursday night at 6:30 pm in Mr. Fowler's room (room 2) with their parents or guardian. If you cannot make the meeting but are interested in the trip see Mr. Johnson.

1.22.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/22/2008

Dress Code
Remember the dress code if it is not followed at all times you will have to wear your PE clothes or a shirt provided by Ms. Rynott.
Need advice?
Write your unanswered questions to Lil Miss Smarty-Pants and place them in Mrs. Taylor's box by 3rd period today.
Yearbook
The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is THIS FRIDAY!
Homeroom Competition
MLK Door Decorating Winners
1st Place Mr. Fowler
2nd Place Mrs. McCulley
3rd Place Ms. Nunez
Thank you to all participants. You really showed spirit this last week
1st Semester Homeroom Winners
In 1st Place Mr. Fowler 251 points
In 2nd Place Mrs. McCulley 182 points
In 3rd Place Mrs. Foster 144 points
Congratulations to all class! We will be starting a new homeroom competition for the second semester very soon.
Dance Tickets
Dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attend the dance.
Talent Show Tryouts
Tues., Jan.29th and Wed. Jan. 30th, in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions.
This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.
Garden Club
Garden Club is going on its first field trip of the year. In order to go, you must have a signed permission slip in by Garden Club this Thursday. If you want to go on the trip, please see Miss Camardella for one, if you did not get one in Garden Club last time. We will be exploring our local Farmer's Market in town so bring comfortable shoes. It will be a great time!

1.17.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/18/2008

Word of the Day

PEDESTRIAN -- (this is usually a noun / but can be an ADJ as well) Those moving on foot; ordinary Drivers should be careful to watch out for PEDESTRIANS. (Noun) The vacationing students wanted to do something other than PEDESTRIAN activities like going the movies or watching TV.

Dress Code
Remember the dress code if it is not followed at all times you will have to wear your PE clothes or a shirt provided by Ms. Rynott.

Need advice?
Write your unanswered questions to Lil Miss Smarty-Pants and place them in Mrs. Taylor's box by 3rd period on Tuesday, January 22.

Yearbook
The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is Friday, January 25th.

Homeroom Competition
Remember, today during SSR judges will be coming around to judge your classroom door. Make sure it is decorated in a Patriotic/MLK theme. The winner will get 50 points. It's still anyone's game!
Keep up the school spirit, you are all doing great!

Dance Tickets
Pre sale dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attend the dance.

Talent Show Tryouts
Tues., Jan.29th and Wed. Jan. 30th, in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions.
This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.

Garden Club
Garden Club is going on it's first Fieldtrip of the year. In order to go, you must have a signed permission slip in by Garden Club this Thursday. If you want to go on the trip, please see Miss Camardella for one, if you did not get one in Garden Club last time. We will be exploring our local Farmer's Market in town so bring comfortable shoes. It will be a great time!

Dancing Drums
Dancing Drum starts again today at 3:30 in the MPR. It is a multi cultural way of expressing rhythm thru drumming and dancing. Great fun. Come and join us.

7th and 8th Grade Information:
ASB Meeting
ASB meeting today during SSR please bring your recycle box come quickly and quietly.

6th Grade Information:
Surf Club
Surf Club meets today during lunch in Mr. O'Hara's room. We will discuss the Volcom Contest this Saturday, 1-20, at Pipes, Ventura (C-Street).

CMS Bulletin 01/17/2008

All School Information:

Word of the Day
ELOCUTION -- ("ion," you know it -- a noun!) The art of speaking in public or in front of an audience. In the months leading up to the election, there will be many opportunities to hear the elocution of their views.

Need advice?

Write your unanswered questions to Lil Miss Smarty-Pants and place them in Mrs. Taylor's box by 3rd period on Tuesday, January 22.

Yearbook

The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is Friday, January 25th.

School Spirit Winners
Congratulations to:
Mrs. Castagna's class with 28 points
Mr. Fowler's class in a close 2nd with 26 points
Mrs. Swarm's class in 3rd place with 23 points
Remember, Friday during SSR judges will be coming around to judge your classroom door. Make sure it is decorated in a Patriotic/MLK theme. The winner will get 50 points. It's still anyone's game!
Keep up the school spirit, you are all doing great!

Dance Tickets

Pre sale dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attend the dance.

Garden Club
Garden Club will meet today, after school. We will meet in the Garden. See you there!

Media/Fashion Literacy
Continues to meet from 4:00 to 5:00 in room 1. Class is about Media's focus on appearance, fashion and beauty. Plus, designing clothes and exploring makeup options and more. .

Talent Show Tryouts
Tues., Jan.29th and Wed. Jan. 30th, in the MPR tryouts for the talent show after school. Bring your music for the tryouts. See Mrs. Tito with questions.
This year's talent show is titled "Middle School Musical" We will need two people for MC's Troy and Gabriella. Let Mrs. Tito know if you are interested. The date for the show is Wed., March 26, 7:00p.m. We need a variety of acts but keep them to two minutes long.

Assembly Today
If you have independent PE you are not required to go to the assembly. If you choose to attend the assembly once you enter you can not leave.

7th and 8th Grade Information:

CADE
CADE will meet this today during lunch in room 12.

1.16.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/16/2008

All School Information:

Word of the Day
ATTRITION -- (yes, another noun) a gradual reduction or weakening. Hopefully your grades have not suffered from ATTRITION, since the semester ends in just 2 weeks!

Need advice?
Write your unanswered questions to Lil Miss Smarty-Pants and place them in Mrs. Taylor's box by 3rd period on Tuesday, January 22.

Yearbook
The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is Friday, January 25th.

Homeroom Competition
Friday is the last day for the MLK door-decorating contest. It will be judged during 5th period on Friday. Teachers have one day during SSR to decorate their door.

Dance Tickets
Pre-sale dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attended the dance.

Garden Club
Garden Club will meet this Thursday, after school. We will meet in the Garden. See you there!

TV101
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 in room 1. Learn about how to produce videos and Public Service Announcements: Scripts, Story Boards, Camera and Editing.

Media/Fashion Literacy
Continues to meet from 4:00 to 5:00 in room 1. Class is about Media's focus on appearance, fashion and beauty. Plus, designing clothes and exploring makeup options and more. .

Diabetes Resource Center
Sports program begins January 22 and is every Tuesday and Thursday. If you are interested, come to the lunch area after school and join us. Will be staring out with Basketball.

7th and 8th Grade Information:

CADE
CADE will meet this Thursday during lunch in room 12.

Surf Club
Surf club meets today in Mr. J.'s room.

1.15.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/15/2008

All School Information:

Word of the Day
Another "tion" word -- yep, it's a noun! EDIFICATION -- instruction or enlightenment. The After School All-stars Program provides a variety of activities and classes for your edification.

Yearbook
The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is Friday, January 25th.

Homeroom Class Competition

School Spirit
Today during 5th period Leadership students will come by to count students wearing black, white, and or red to show CMS school spirit. To avoid further disruption, if teachers could have a count ready for them when they get there that would be great. Thank you!

Friday is the last day for the MLK door-decorating contest. It will be judged during 5th period on Friday. Teachers have one day during SSR to decorate their door.

Dance Tickets
Presale dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $5.00. There will be no dance tickets sold at the door on the night of the dance. Any students suspended on or after December 7th cannot attended the dance.

Garden Club
Garden Club will meet this Thursday, after school. We will meet in the Garden. See you there!

TV101
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 in room 1.
Learn about how to produce videos and Public Service Announcements: Scripts, Story Boards,
Camera and Editing.

Media/Fashion Literacy
Continues to meet from 4:00 to 5:00 in room 1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays . Class is about Media's focus on appearance, fashion and beauty. Plus, designing clothes and exploring makeup options and more. .

Diabetes Resource Center
Sports program begins January 22 and is every Tuesday and Thursday. If you are interested, come to the lunch area after school and join us. Will be staring out with Basketball.

7th and 8th Grade Information:

CADE
CADE will meet this Thursday during lunch in room 12.

1.14.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/14/2008

All School Information:
Word of the Day
This week, we will focus on Nouns. Many nouns end in "tion," such as today's word... ABLUTION -- a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual. The witch doctor used ABLUTIONS of clear water to cleanse the stricken man.
Yearbook
The last day to order your yearbook with personalization is Friday, January 25th.
Homeroom Competition
Tuesday is show school spirit by wearing red, white, or black. The homeroom with the most teachers and students showing school spirit will get bonus points.
Friday is the last day for the MLK door-decorating contest. It will be judged during 5th period on Friday. Teachers have one day during SSR to decorate their door.
Dance Tickets
Pre-sale dance tickets will be on sale at lunch in the quad area for $4; otherwise it's $5 at the door the day of the dance.
Garden Club
Garden Club will meet this Thursday, after school. We will meet in the Garden. See you there!
TV101
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 in room 1.
Learn about how to produce videos and Public Service Announcements: Scripts, Story Boards, Camera and Editing.
Media/Fashion Literacy
Continues to meet from 4:00 to 5:00 in room 1. Class is about Media's focus on appearance, fashion and beauty. Plus, designing clothes and exploring makeup options and more.
Chess Club
Meets every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 in Home EC. room. Great opportunity to learn how to play Chess.
Diabetes Resource Center
Sports program begins January 22 and is every Tuesday and Thursday. If you are interested, come to the lunch area after school and join us. Will be staring out with Basketball.
7th and 8th Grade Information:
CADE
CADE will meet this Thursday during lunch in room 12.

1.10.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/11/2008

All School Information:

Yearbook
Today is the last day to order your 2008 yearbook with personalization. Order forms are in the office with Mrs. Payne.

Excellence Point Winners
Crystal Aviluz,
Brenda Rocha,
Christian Perez,
Adrian Islas
Kevin Hosseini.

7th and 8th Grade Information:

ASB
There will be an ASB Meeting Friday. Please bring recycle box and RAK envelopes.

CMS Bulletin 01/10/2008

Homework Club
STUDENTS, REMEMBER TO ATTEND HOMEWORK CLUB ON YOUR ASSIGNED DAYS. THERE ARE ONLY THREE WEEKS LEFT UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER!

Garden Club

Welcome Back! GARDEN Club will meet today. Lots of things to do, if raining we will meet in the Home Economics' room; if it is dry we will be outside working in the garden. Looking forward to see you there.

Math Club

Math Club meets today in room 8 after school.

Yearbook
Congratulations DJ Ramirez you have won a free yearbook! It's not too late to order your 2008 yearbook. You can still get personalization and icons printed on your book. Order forms are in the office with Mrs. Payne.

Canned Food Drive Totals
Congratulations CMS! We raised 522 cans of food for our canned food drive. We beat our last count by over 100 cans of food. You should all be very proud of yourselves. St. Joseph's Church was very happy to see what a magnificent school we are.

Here are the results of the canned food drive
1st place Mr. Fowler's homeroom class with 158 cans! Way to go!
2nd place Mrs. McCulley's class with 80 cans!
3rd place Mrs. Foster's class with 69 cans!

The standings for the homeroom competition are as follows:
1st place is Mr. Fowler's class with 175 points.
2nd place is Mrs. Foster's class with 130 points.
3rd place is Mrs. McCulley's class with 120 points.

TV101
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:15 in room 1.
Learn about how to produce videos and Public Service Announcements: Scripts, Story Boards, Camera and Editing.

Media/Fashion Literacy
Continues to meet from 4:00 to 5:00 in room 1.
Class is about Media's focus on appearance, fashion and beauty. Learn to design clothes and explore makeup options.

Chess Club
Meets every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 in Home EC. room. This is a great opportunity to learn how to play Chess.

Diabetes Resource Center
Sports program begins January 22 and is every Tuesday and Thursday. If you are interested, come to the lunch area after school and join us. Will be staring out with Basketball.

1.09.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/09/2008

All School Information:

Garden Club
Welcome Back! GARDEN Club will meet today. Lots of things to do, if raining we will meet in the Home Economics' room; if it is dry we will be outside working in the garden. Looking forward to see you there.

Homework Club
STUDENTS, REMEMBER TO ATTEND HOMEWORK CLUB ON YOUR ASSIGNED DAYS. THERE ARE ONLY THREE WEEKS LEFT UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER!

Reading with Hillary
Reading with Hillary has been canceled today.

Yearbook
You can still order your 2008 yearbook with personalization. Hurry this offer ends Friday. After Friday you can no longer get it personalized and the price for the book will go up. Yearbook order forms are in the front office with Mrs. Payne.

7th and 8th Grade:
Surf Club
Surf club meeting today in Mr. J's room @ lunch.

1.08.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/08/2008

All School Information:

Math Team
Math Team Practice is today 3-4pm in room 8. Come challenge your mind with cool puzzles and problems!

Garden Club
Welcome Back! GARDEN Club this Thursday. Lots of things to do, if raining we will meet in the Home Economics' room, if it is dry we will be outside working in the garden. Looking forward to see you there.

Homework Club
STUDENTS, REMEMBER TO ATTEND HOMEWORK CLUB ON YOUR ASSIGNED DAYS. THERE IS ONLY THREE WEEKS LEFT UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER!

1.07.2008

CMS Bulletin 01/07/2008

All School Information:

Math Team

Math Team Practice is Tuesday 3-4pm in room 8. Come challenge your mind with cool puzzles and problems!

7th and 8th Grade:
Christian Club
Christian Club meets today during lunch in Mrs. McIntyre's room!