CMS Weekly Update

 The Bulldog Bark

Hello CMS Parent/Guardian Community,

Here is some information for the week.

How to Translate the Parent Bulletin

At the bottom of this page, you’ll see a button labeled 'English' ^. Click on it, and you will be able to translate the Bulletin to Spanish. 

En la parte inferior de esta página, verás un botón marcado 'English' ^. Haz clic en el boton para traducir el boletín al español.

Principal Message

Hello CMS Families,

First, Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, grandmas, great-grandmas, and all those who play a special role in the lives of our students. Thank you for the love, support, and care you provide each and every day to our Bulldog community. We hope you have a wonderful and well-deserved celebration this weekend.

We also have some exciting music news to celebrate! Last week, Mr. Mendoza and our 6th grade music students had an outstanding performance at their competition, earning 1st place in all three divisions — Band, Orchestra, and Choir — as well as taking home 1st place overall. We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to Mr. Mendoza for his leadership and dedication to our music program. Congratulations to all involved on this amazing accomplishment!

This week, we will begin the Math and English portions of CAASPP state testing. CMS will be on a special testing schedule, with students completing their assessments during an extended two-hour AST testing block. We encourage all students to put forth their best effort, get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and come to school ready to show what they know. We are proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in throughout the year and know our Bulldogs are ready to do their best.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Kind Regards

Daniel Poo

End of Year Field trips

Field trip permission slips for upcoming end-of-year grade-level trips have been distributed to students. Families are encouraged to review all trip information carefully and return completed permission slips and payment by their grade level’s due date to help us finalize attendance, transportation, and planning.

Last Eat and Greet of the Year

Our final Eat and Greet of the school year will take place on Friday, May 22nd, at the same time and location as our previous gatherings. We invite families to join us for lunch and an opportunity to connect with school staff and other CMS families.

Time: 12:22–1:12 p.m.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early, as all visitors must check in at the front gate.

A quick reminder: DoorDash and food deliveries are not allowed during this event. Eat and Greet is designed to build connection — it’s about being present with one another, not just about the food.

Thank you to everyone who has attended and supported our Eat and Greets throughout the year. We look forward to ending the year together as a community!

Last Day of School Schedule

The last day of the school year will be Thursday, June 11th, and it will be a modified minimum-day schedule. Please note that the start time is later than a typical Thursday, 8:50 a.m., as opposed to 8:38 a.m., (and 8:25 a.m. for Zero Period); school will end at 11:17 a.m. for 6th & 7th graders. A grab-and-go lunch will be available to students on the last day.

8th-grade families, please note that 8th graders must arrive at 9:00 am, fully dressed for promotion.

8th-grade schedule:

9:00 ­­­­­­a.m. : Students arrive/line up by section

9:30 a.m. : Ceremony Dress Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. : Lunch

11:30 a.m. : Students return to Gym

12:00 p.m. : Ceremony Begins

1:00 p.m. : Ceremony Ends, Students report back to the gym to pick up diplomas.

• Mon., 5/11, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. FREE! Fun on the Run Program for Youth, Ages 6-12– Fun on the Run is a drop-in, mobile recreation program that offers a variety of recreation activities to encourage play, problem-solving and social interaction skills in children. Parents/guardians must fill out an emergency card on the first day of participation. Location: Fairwood Park, 1225 Sandia Avenue, Sunnyvale.
• Tues., 5/12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CNC Multipurpose is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to your first class to complete required forms. Youth ages 8-13 may participate with parent/guardian, and youth ages 14-17 may participate with signed parent/guardian consent form. Donations of $3 welcome but not required. No childcare and children may not wait in the facility.
• Wed., 5/13, 9:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Parents Helping Parents – This is a non-profit organization that specializes in helping families of individuals with disabilities. Visit the Columbia Neighborhood Center for information, resources, and assistance.
• Thurs., 5/14, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Learn about Sunnyvale Community Services@ CNC – Drop in and talk with a Sunnyvale Community Services' staff about their services/programs such as financial, food, and community resources.
• Thur., 5/14, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Zumba @ CNC Multipurpose is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to your first class to complete required forms. Youth ages 8-13 may participate with parent/guardian, and youth ages 14-17 may participate with signed parent/guardian consent form. Donations of $3 welcome but not required. No childcare and children may not wait in the facility.
• Thur., 5/14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Free Legal Clinic (Virtual) - Consult with an attorney on legal issues in the areas of immigration, housing, public benefits, and family law. Consultations average 30 minutes. Available on 2nd Thursday of the month, 1pm - 4pm: rotates between phone/virtual and in-person. Appointments required. To register, contact CNC, 408-730-7800 or CNC@sunnyvale.ca.gov  at least 3 business days ahead.
• Fri., 5/15, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – FREE! Youth Drop-In Basketball CNC Gym - Indoor youth drop-in basketball for middle and high school youth. Must have current school ID and signed parent consent form. Bring your own ball. Program will be canceled if no one shows after the first hour.
• Sat., 5/16, 9:15 -10:15 a.m. - Drop-In Yoga Classes - Explore mindfulness and move your body gently. Engage both your mind and body in a healthy practice to build self-awareness, release stress, and leave you feeling calmer and more connected! All levels welcome. The class is offered in partnership with The Art of Yoga Project. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. Adults 18+, high school students (14-17) with signed parent consent, and students (age 8 – 13) with parent / guardian present may attend. Pay what you can; suggested is $3 donation per class. No one turned away for lack of payment. No childcare, and children may not wait in the facility. Enter through the back door, along Morse Ave.
• Mon. - Fri., 3:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. - Drop-In Fitness Room - Get active with cardio machines (treadmill, bikes, ellipticals), strength-training machines and free weights. Bring water, a towel, and wear athletic shoes. $1, Sunnyvale residents only. High school students with signed parent consent waiver may attend. Middle school students are free; must attend with a paying parent/guardian.
• Sat., 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. beginning May 30. - Drop In Pickleball for Beginners (CNC gym) –Pickleball is a fun, easy-to-learn paddle sport played on a small court. This location is for beginners and recreational, non-competitive play. No instruction will be provided. Bring your own paddle and balls. Limited number of paddles available to borrow. Wear athletic shoes that are safe on gym floor. Program is for adults 18+, high school students with a signed parent consent form, or children, ages 8-13, with a parent/guardian present. The suggested donation is $3/person but not required. 

• Mon., 5/11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group (Online)– Do you want to improve your English?  Practice speaking English with other adults in a friendly group setting. All levels are welcome. Register -  ESL Conversation Group - LibCal - Sunnyvale Public Library. Staff will  email instructions before the event.
• Tues., 5/12, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. – Community Forums for City of Sunnyvale’s Community Equity Assessment. Come share your experiences with city programs and services. Seeking resident feedback to help improve services, reduce barriers and make programs welcoming for everyone. Call 408-730-7950 for more information or with questions. Light refreshments and childcare will be available. Children must be 4 years old or older and potty-trained. Location: Columbia Neighborhood Center
• Sat., 5/16, 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. – National River Cleanup Day – Volunteer at an event to help clean up Sunnyvale’s waterways and keep the community litter-free. The Sunnyvale site has not been selected just yet. Once registration is available, this website will be updated. If you have questions, email us at green@sunnyvale.ca.gov
• Application Open for Dept. of Public Safety’s 2026 Youth Leadership Academy (FREE). Must be Sunnyvale youth entering grades 7-9 in Fall 2026. Program dates are June 22 - June 26, 9 am to 2 pm at Sunnyvale Public Safety Headquarters. Parents must attend an orientation on June 18. Application deadline is May 18. Link to apply - https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/your-government/departments/public-safety/public-safety-services/community-programs 
• Summer Activities for Youth at CNC:
• Girlstart’s STEM Camp, incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th - 8th grade girls, CMS (Free) – 3 weeks of camp in July
• Low-Cost Intro. to Soccer Camp, ages 6-12, one week in June, July, & August, $35/week for full-day camps
• Roblox Game Design Camp, ages 10-15, July 13-17, 10 am to 12 pm, (Free)
• Stop Motion Animation Camp, ages 10-15, July 13-17, 1-3 p.m. (Free)
•  Fun on the Run Program (FOTR) – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, and 2 pm - 5 pm at various parks on different days. (Free)

Early Drop Off Options

The CMS Library is open for students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting at 7:30 AM. If your child needs to be dropped off early, they are welcome to head straight to the library, where they can read, work on assignments, or simply hang out and stay warm. 

Door Dashing/Food Delivery

CMS does not allow any food delivery services for students. However, if a parent/guardian brings food for their students, then we will gladly have them pick up the food from the front office during our regular lunch hours. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Poo at daniel.poo@sesd.org

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Upcoming Events:

• 5/25 - Memorial Day / No School
• 5/27 - Pops Music Concert
• 5/28 - NJHS Induction and Award Night
• 6/5   - 8th Grade Promotion Dance/Party
• 6/9   - 8th Grade Awards Night
• 6/11 - Last Day of School (Early Release: 11:17am)
• 6/11 - Promotion Ceremony 12:00pm

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !