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A message from CMS

Dear Cupertino Middle School Community,

Following a wonderful year here at Cupertino Middle School, this will be my last year here at CMS. It is truly overwhelming and with profound emotion that I write these words. But, I leave with the comfort knowing I leave your collective talent in wonderful hands. We are fortunate to have such a caring and capable leader to facilitate everyone’s success. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Jean Wang into her new position as Principal of Cupertino Middle School. Ms. Wang is not an unfamiliar face to the community, as she most recently served as my assistant principal. She will continue to bring her tireless energy and support that makes CMS so very special. More than anything, she is a true believer in the success of students and the stories of experience the faculty and staff have built. She understands there is more to do and brings more than 15 years of experience in various roles within the District.

Free Meal Pick Up

for ALL children 18 years and younger

Starting April 27th

Monday and Thursday 11am-1pm

Monday |  Pick up 3 meals

Breakfast and lunch for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Thursday  |  Pick up 2 meals

Breakfast and lunch for Thursday and Friday

Children DO NOT need to be present.

Drive-thru and walk-up meal service are available. We encourage anyone walking to bring a bag to carry meals home.

Please visit one location per day, as many people are in need and resources are limited.

For menu and more information, follow us on Instagram @cusdschoolmeals or visit our website at cusdk8nutrition.com

There will be an online CMS-PTO meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30pm. Join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/473910902?pwd=NEFzRXN0dGNudlhVanorbFQwYzNNUT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 473 910 902 Password: 2020

Cupertino, with its flat terrain and a near-ideal climate, is perfect for biking almost year-round. Sponsored by the City of Cupertino Safe Routes to School Program, the Middle School Bike Skills Class ensures students acquire the street navigation and bike handling skills needed to safely and confidently ride to school and beyond. Classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists League Cycling Instructors (LCI) through Wheel Kids Bicycle Club, Inc.

MSBS – Cupertino

West Valley Community Services is offering financial assistance and food support for households impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. West Valley Community Services can help families in CUSD affected by schools and/or business closures, loss of jobs and hourly earnings, or is now having to take care of dependent older adults amidst the COVID-19/coronavirus crisis, we are here to help. Please contact West Valley Community Services for information, referrals, and services recert@wvcommunityservices.org or call 408-366-6092. All appointments and consultations will be over the phone or video.  West Valley Community Services is fighting poverty by providing critical food, housing, and support services to the low income and homeless individuals and families in the west valley communities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and West San Jose.  West Valley Community’s mission is to unite the community to fight hunger and homelessness.

This meeting has been postponed until further notice. We will post the new date when we have it. Thank you for your understanding.

Parents: this link from the CA EDD has info about who can apply for unemployment or paid leave if you need to stay home from work.

https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm?fbclid=IwAR1xfhKI_Giwl9mamSp6Jf_f_nYRa0FyIzcJJQ1PlXZZLcYl9WSYuRnomp4

Please note that this is posted as informational and CMS-PTO cannot answer any questions about specific situations.

Dear CUSD Families,

On a daily basis, we have been working with the Health Department, County Office of Education and Santa Clara County Superintendents to remain in alignment with actions and responses in support of students, staff, and community.

Based on information from the Santa Clara County Health Department and the Santa Clara County Office of Education today, starting Monday, March 16, 2020, the Cupertino Union School District will be closed to students temporarily.  Based on today’s announcement from the County Public Health Department ordering a ban on gatherings larger than 35 people, which means we cannot effectively operate our schools. Based on this order, schools will be closed through April 3, 2020. In addition, we are working with FUHSD and Sunnyvale School District to shift Spring Break to the week of April 6-10, 2020.

On Monday, only District Management staff will be on campuses planning for staff professional development related to flexible learning.  On Tuesday and Wednesday, all staff will be asked to report to work, at which time they will work with their supervisors to engage in department planning related to the scope of work and service to the teaching, learning, health, and well-being of staff and students.

Families will receive information by Thursday, March 19, 2020, about our plan to support student learning over this time period

In the meantime, feel free to pull ideas and resources to support student learning at home until you hear more from us on Thursday.  Our website has a variety of resources available for families, in addition to family and community resources to help support students with stress and anxiety around this type of issue. District Website Link – https://www.cusdk8.org/Page/8768.

Students are not to report to school on Monday!

CUSD School Closure March 16-April 10, 2020

VTA has started a new bus route between the Grant Park and the Highlands/Woodland Acres neighborhoods to and from CMS and HHS. The route is 51H. It runs southbound three times in the morning and three times northbound  in the afternoon.

Unfortunately, the times shown on the VTA site do not appear to be correct. The times on an app called Transit seem to be the correct times.

Please see the attachments below for more info.

About VTA Bus Route 51H

51H Bus Stops – Sheet1