Happy Labor Day, Pintos!
There will be NO SCHOOL today in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy your day off, and we’ll see you Tuesday, Pintos! ❤️💙
There will be NO SCHOOL today in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy your day off, and we’ll see you Tuesday, Pintos! ❤️💙
📢 Reminder, Pintos!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing extended holiday weekend!
Enjoy the long weekend, Pintos! 💙
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing extended holiday weekend!
Enjoy the long weekend, Pintos! 💙
🎉⭐ FUN FACT FRIDAY – Middle School Edition! ⭐🎉
Did you know California Middle School celebrates students every single week through our STABLE STARs program? 🌟
Teachers nominate students from each grade level who consistently demonstrate outstanding character, including:
⭐ Positive Attitude
⭐ Respect
⭐ Responsibility
⭐ Leadership
⭐ Growth & Improvement
⭐ Kindness
These students are recognized for being positive role models and making our school a better place each day!
🚌 Bonus Fun Fact: STABLE STARs are also eligible to win random gift cards generously provided by First Student!
Help us congratulate our amazing STABLE STARs as they continue to shine both in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of the example they set for their fellow Pintos!
💙 It's a great day to be a Pinto!
#FunFactFriday #MiddleSchoolEdition #STABLESTARs #PintoPride #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto
Did you know California Middle School celebrates students every single week through our STABLE STARs program? 🌟
Teachers nominate students from each grade level who consistently demonstrate outstanding character, including:
⭐ Positive Attitude
⭐ Respect
⭐ Responsibility
⭐ Leadership
⭐ Growth & Improvement
⭐ Kindness
These students are recognized for being positive role models and making our school a better place each day!
🚌 Bonus Fun Fact: STABLE STARs are also eligible to win random gift cards generously provided by First Student!
Help us congratulate our amazing STABLE STARs as they continue to shine both in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of the example they set for their fellow Pintos!
💙 It's a great day to be a Pinto!
#FunFactFriday #MiddleSchoolEdition #STABLESTARs #PintoPride #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPinto
Our sixth graders are learning all about character traits in RTI! In Mrs. Barnard’s class, students put perseverance and cooperation to the test with a puzzle challenge.
Each student received a number that matched their puzzle and then teamed up with a classmate to make a plan, practice positive communication, and work together to complete their puzzle in just 20 minutes!
It wasn’t just about finishing the puzzle—it was about learning how to communicate, cooperate, stick with a challenge, and support one another along the way! 💪🧩
Way to show those character traits, sixth grade! 👏 #PintoPride #CharacterCounts #Perseverance #Cooperation
Each student received a number that matched their puzzle and then teamed up with a classmate to make a plan, practice positive communication, and work together to complete their puzzle in just 20 minutes!
It wasn’t just about finishing the puzzle—it was about learning how to communicate, cooperate, stick with a challenge, and support one another along the way! 💪🧩
Way to show those character traits, sixth grade! 👏 #PintoPride #CharacterCounts #Perseverance #Cooperation
📣 PARENTS, TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT STUDENT COUNCIL!
Does your student like to take the lead, promote school spirit, and serve with Pinto Pride? 💙🐴
Then STUDENT COUNCIL may be the perfect opportunity for them!
⭐ Take on leadership opportunities
📣 Promote school spirit
🤝 Serve their school and fellow students
💙 Represent their classmates
🐴 Show their Pinto Pride!
🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW! 🚨
Students can see Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Cotten with any questions.
Parents, encourage your student to step up, get involved, and be a voice for their school! We want to see YOU in Student Council! 💙🐴
Does your student like to take the lead, promote school spirit, and serve with Pinto Pride? 💙🐴
Then STUDENT COUNCIL may be the perfect opportunity for them!
⭐ Take on leadership opportunities
📣 Promote school spirit
🤝 Serve their school and fellow students
💙 Represent their classmates
🐴 Show their Pinto Pride!
🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW! 🚨
Students can see Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Cotten with any questions.
Parents, encourage your student to step up, get involved, and be a voice for their school! We want to see YOU in Student Council! 💙🐴
📚 DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS YEAR’S MEMORIES! 📚
As your student and their friends take part in another great school year, our California Middle School Yearbook Staff is capturing all the moments, memories, laughs, and milestones to tell the story of the year!
🎉 EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: ONLY $20!
Order by September 30 to get your yearbook for just $20!
After September 30, regular pricing begins:
• Oct. 1 – Dec. 31: $25
• Jan. 1 – May 1: $30
💻 Order online: Visit yearbookforever.com and enter California Middle School as the school name. Credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal are accepted.
💵 Pay by cash or check: Bring the order form and payment, made payable to California Middle School to the front office.
📖 Give your student the best book of memories from this school year!
BUY BY SEPTEMBER 30 AND SAVE — ONLY $20!
Don’t wait! Once the early-bird deadline passes, the price goes up!
As your student and their friends take part in another great school year, our California Middle School Yearbook Staff is capturing all the moments, memories, laughs, and milestones to tell the story of the year!
🎉 EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: ONLY $20!
Order by September 30 to get your yearbook for just $20!
After September 30, regular pricing begins:
• Oct. 1 – Dec. 31: $25
• Jan. 1 – May 1: $30
💻 Order online: Visit yearbookforever.com and enter California Middle School as the school name. Credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal are accepted.
💵 Pay by cash or check: Bring the order form and payment, made payable to California Middle School to the front office.
📖 Give your student the best book of memories from this school year!
BUY BY SEPTEMBER 30 AND SAVE — ONLY $20!
Don’t wait! Once the early-bird deadline passes, the price goes up!
📣 PARENTS, TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT STUDENT COUNCIL!
Does your student like to take the lead, promote school spirit, and serve with Pinto Pride? 💙🐴
Then STUDENT COUNCIL may be the perfect opportunity for them!
Student Council is a great way for students to:
⭐ Take on leadership opportunities
📣 Promote school spirit
🤝 Serve their school and fellow students
💙 Represent their classmates
🐴 Show their Pinto Pride!
📝 Applications are due THIS FRIDAY!
Students can see Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Cotten with any questions.
Parents, encourage your student to step up, get involved, and be a voice for their school! We want to see YOU in Student Council! 💙🐴
Does your student like to take the lead, promote school spirit, and serve with Pinto Pride? 💙🐴
Then STUDENT COUNCIL may be the perfect opportunity for them!
Student Council is a great way for students to:
⭐ Take on leadership opportunities
📣 Promote school spirit
🤝 Serve their school and fellow students
💙 Represent their classmates
🐴 Show their Pinto Pride!
📝 Applications are due THIS FRIDAY!
Students can see Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Cotten with any questions.
Parents, encourage your student to step up, get involved, and be a voice for their school! We want to see YOU in Student Council! 💙🐴
Middle School Concessions Update!
For tomorrow’s home football game on Thursday, September 3, the Middle School concession stand will ONLY be selling drinks.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the game!
For tomorrow’s home football game on Thursday, September 3, the Middle School concession stand will ONLY be selling drinks.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the game!
📚 Read the Room Scavenger Hunt!
8th graders in Mrs. Distler’s classroom are putting their life-reading skills to work! During their Read the Room Scavenger Hunt, students are following multi-step directions, reading signs, and exploring different locations around the room to find important information they’ll need for a successful school year.
Learning valuable skills while getting to know their classroom—what a great way to start the year!
8th graders in Mrs. Distler’s classroom are putting their life-reading skills to work! During their Read the Room Scavenger Hunt, students are following multi-step directions, reading signs, and exploring different locations around the room to find important information they’ll need for a successful school year.
Learning valuable skills while getting to know their classroom—what a great way to start the year!
MS Football Game Update – Thursday, September 3
For Thursday’s Middle School Football games, we will be pushing the start time back to 6:00 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m., we will check the wet bulb reading to determine whether conditions are safe for play. If the reading is still too high, we will wait until it drops to an appropriate level before beginning the games.
Please keep in mind that any delay is being made with the health and safety of our players and officials as our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we monitor the conditions.
For Thursday’s Middle School Football games, we will be pushing the start time back to 6:00 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m., we will check the wet bulb reading to determine whether conditions are safe for play. If the reading is still too high, we will wait until it drops to an appropriate level before beginning the games.
Please keep in mind that any delay is being made with the health and safety of our players and officials as our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we monitor the conditions.
It’s great to be back, Pintos!
Our September Newsletter is here! Be sure to check it out for important updates on Prop SAFE, including construction, projects we’ve completed, what’s currently underway, and what’s coming next!
You’ll also find some of the awesome things happening throughout our buildings, along with a look at all the exciting things happening across our district.
And don’t forget to cast your vote for September Pinto Pride! Help us recognize our first certified staff and support staff winners of the school year by nominating the amazing people who make a difference every day!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️💙
https://app.smore.com/n/f45sk
Our September Newsletter is here! Be sure to check it out for important updates on Prop SAFE, including construction, projects we’ve completed, what’s currently underway, and what’s coming next!
You’ll also find some of the awesome things happening throughout our buildings, along with a look at all the exciting things happening across our district.
And don’t forget to cast your vote for September Pinto Pride! Help us recognize our first certified staff and support staff winners of the school year by nominating the amazing people who make a difference every day!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️💙
https://app.smore.com/n/f45sk
📚 CMS Yearbooks on Sale!
Get your CMS Yearbook for just $20 when you order by September 30th!
Starting October 1st, the regular price of $25 will apply. Order early and save $5!
Order Online:
www.yearbookforever.com
You may also submit your payment and order form to CMS, Attn: Mrs. Lutz.
Get your CMS Yearbook for just $20 when you order by September 30th!
Starting October 1st, the regular price of $25 will apply. Order early and save $5!
Order Online:
www.yearbookforever.com
You may also submit your payment and order form to CMS, Attn: Mrs. Lutz.
Ms. Blecke’s 8th-grade math classes are learning the importance of working together, communicating, and collaborating to meet a common goal! Teamwork, problem-solving, and Pinto Pride are all part of a great day to be a Pinto! 🐴
First Come, First Served!
As we clean out the middle school trophy cases to make room for new items, we would like to offer some of the existing items to parents and students who may want them.
If you are interested, please stop by the Middle School Office to claim an item. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
As we clean out the middle school trophy cases to make room for new items, we would like to offer some of the existing items to parents and students who may want them.
If you are interested, please stop by the Middle School Office to claim an item. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
🎉 FUN FACT FRIDAY – Middle School Edition! 🎉
Did you know... 🤔
At California Middle School, we love celebrating students who demonstrate what it means to be a STARR student!
STARR stands for:
🌟 Students with a great Attitude
🌟 Respect
🌟 Responsibility
Students who meet the following requirements each semester will earn an invitation to the STARR Party:
✅ Fewer than 5 absences
Medical absences are exempt with a doctor's note.
Doctor's notes must be turned in to the office at least one week before the STARR Party.
Students sent home by the school nurse and verified immediate family funeral absences are also exempt.
✅ No D's or F's
Students must have no D's or F's on mid-quarter progress reports or quarter grades.
✅ No discipline referrals
Students who receive a discipline referral during the semester will not be eligible for that semester's STARR Party.
✅ No outstanding middle school obligations
All uniforms, library books, Chromebook fines, and other school obligations must be taken care of.
🎉 Why STARR?
The STARR Party is designed to recognize students for their hard work, positive attitude, responsibility, respect, and good citizenship. It's a celebration of the choices students make every day to be successful!
Didn't qualify this semester? Don't worry! Eligibility resets each semester, giving every student a fresh opportunity to earn an invitation to the next STARR Party.
⭐ Keep shining, Pintos! It's a great day to be a Pinto!
Did you know... 🤔
At California Middle School, we love celebrating students who demonstrate what it means to be a STARR student!
STARR stands for:
🌟 Students with a great Attitude
🌟 Respect
🌟 Responsibility
Students who meet the following requirements each semester will earn an invitation to the STARR Party:
✅ Fewer than 5 absences
Medical absences are exempt with a doctor's note.
Doctor's notes must be turned in to the office at least one week before the STARR Party.
Students sent home by the school nurse and verified immediate family funeral absences are also exempt.
✅ No D's or F's
Students must have no D's or F's on mid-quarter progress reports or quarter grades.
✅ No discipline referrals
Students who receive a discipline referral during the semester will not be eligible for that semester's STARR Party.
✅ No outstanding middle school obligations
All uniforms, library books, Chromebook fines, and other school obligations must be taken care of.
🎉 Why STARR?
The STARR Party is designed to recognize students for their hard work, positive attitude, responsibility, respect, and good citizenship. It's a celebration of the choices students make every day to be successful!
Didn't qualify this semester? Don't worry! Eligibility resets each semester, giving every student a fresh opportunity to earn an invitation to the next STARR Party.
⭐ Keep shining, Pintos! It's a great day to be a Pinto!
5th grade has been a blast! Our newest middle school students are adjusting to life here at CMS and settling into their new role as 5th graders. We love seeing their smiles fill the halls and watching them learn, grow, and make new memories!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 💙
It’s a great day to be a Pinto! 💙
📸 Reminder! 📸
Tomorrow is Middle School Picture Day! 😄
Be sure to come ready with your best smile—we can't wait to see all of our students and capture memories for another great school year!
See you tomorrow, Pintos! 💙
Tomorrow is Middle School Picture Day! 😄
Be sure to come ready with your best smile—we can't wait to see all of our students and capture memories for another great school year!
See you tomorrow, Pintos! 💙
Change can be hard, and learning something new can feel overwhelming at first—we understand!
As we transition to our new communications platform, Apptegy, we appreciate your patience as everyone gets familiar with the new system. We truly believe this change will make communication easier, more accessible, and more streamlined for our students, families, and staff by bringing everything together in one convenient place.
If you have questions or need a little extra help, we've created resources to guide you every step of the way. Visit our Apptegy Rooms information page to find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful tutorials:
https://www.californiak12.org/page/apptegy-rooms-information
Thank you for your support as we continue making positive improvements across our district. We're excited for what this new platform will bring and can't wait for everyone to experience its benefits.
It's a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️
As we transition to our new communications platform, Apptegy, we appreciate your patience as everyone gets familiar with the new system. We truly believe this change will make communication easier, more accessible, and more streamlined for our students, families, and staff by bringing everything together in one convenient place.
If you have questions or need a little extra help, we've created resources to guide you every step of the way. Visit our Apptegy Rooms information page to find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful tutorials:
https://www.californiak12.org/page/apptegy-rooms-information
Thank you for your support as we continue making positive improvements across our district. We're excited for what this new platform will bring and can't wait for everyone to experience its benefits.
It's a great day to be a Pinto! ❤️
Our middle school teachers worked hard last week preparing for our students today! We love a good team-building activity, and even more, we love a team that works together to make the school year a great one for our students!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
Welcome back, CMS families!
Due to some shipping delays, students participating in the CMS School Supply Program will receive their school supplies during the first week of school rather than all supplies being available on the first day.
We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. We will make every effort to ensure that all supplies are distributed to students as soon as possible.
We also appreciate your support and grace as we begin this new school supply program at CMS. As we navigate the first year, we are learning throughout the process and will use that experience to continue improving the program for future school years.
We wish all of our CMS students and families a wonderful school year!
Thank you for your continued support,
CMS PTSA
Due to some shipping delays, students participating in the CMS School Supply Program will receive their school supplies during the first week of school rather than all supplies being available on the first day.
We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. We will make every effort to ensure that all supplies are distributed to students as soon as possible.
We also appreciate your support and grace as we begin this new school supply program at CMS. As we navigate the first year, we are learning throughout the process and will use that experience to continue improving the program for future school years.
We wish all of our CMS students and families a wonderful school year!
Thank you for your continued support,
CMS PTSA