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.
April 1, 2020 CMS-PTO Meeting
This meeting has been postponed until further notice. We will post the new date when we have it. Thank you for your understanding.
Information from the CA Employment Development Department
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.
Please note that this is posted as informational and CMS-PTO cannot answer any questions about specific situations.
School Closure: March 16 – April 3
A message from CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
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
CMS-PTO Needs Board Members
* CMS-PTO Needs Volunteers!
Do you like event planning? Are you a wordsmith or are numbers more your thing? It can be hard to find volunteer opportunities at middle school. Being on the PTO board is a great way to be involved. If you have questions or are interested in any of the positions below, please contact May Bakken at president@cms-pto.org. Please note that all positions can be co-chaired. The election will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the CMS-PTO meeting at 6:30pm in the CMS Office Conference Room.
Positions:
- President
- Communications
- Fundraising
- Community Programs (parent education seminars, community events)
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Parliamentarian
Free Parent Education Talk on Wed., Feb. 12, 2020
CMS-PTO Talk (Parent Education)
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6:30-8:00pm in the CMS Library
Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death of children ages 10-14? Did you know that one in five California high schoolers have considered suicide? Did you notice the suicide hotline phone number on the back of your student’s ID card?
Youth death by suicide happens in our area. It’s not only the overly sad, depressed students who contemplate suicide. Students who are bullied, who feel that they can’t please their parents, or who struggle in class may contemplate suicide. Students who are high-achieving academics or top-tier athletes also consider it.
Dr. Mark Reinecke, Clinical Director of the Child Mind Institute, San Mateo, will speak about warning signs, what steps to take, and how to talk to your child about suicide. Even if you believe that your child would never attempt suicide, you should come to this CMS-PTO Talk. Learn how to have an open dialogue with your child about this issue. Get advice on what your child should do if they hear a friend threatening suicide. Our whole community needs to be educated about this critical topic.
Parent education: Stress & Anxiety in Tweens and Teens
We hope to see you at our free parent education talk this Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
* Stress & Anxiety in Tweens and Teens
(Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 6:30-8:00pm in the CMS Library)
Anxiety is the most common emotional problem in children. Students can experience test anxiety and social anxiety, as well as other types. Anxiety can present itself as nervousness, but can also include things such as a stomach ache, inattentiveness, aggression, or disruptive behavior.
Join us as Dr. Mark Reinecke, Clinical Director of the Child Mind Institute, San Mateo, speaks about stress and anxiety in tweens and teens. He will discuss symptoms of such concerns and present some helpful tips about how you can identify and help your child manage their stress and anxiety.
Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cms-pto-talk-stress-anxiety-in-tweens-teens-tickets-86467830609
New bus route to CMS
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.
Jan. and Feb. CMS-PTO Events
Happy New Year, parents and guardians! We hope to see you at events that we have planned in January and February. As always, if you have any ideas for events or parent education talks, please send an email to communications@cms-pto.org.
Please see descriptions below the dates for more information.
Wed., Jan 8, 2020: CMS-PTO Meeting
7:00pm-8:30pm (please note the time change)
Office Conference Room
Wed., Jan 22, 2020: Dine-out Night at BJ’s Restaurant
5:00pm-10:00pm
BJ’s Restaurant
10690 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino
Wed., Jan 29, 2020: CMS-PTO Talk (Parent Education)
Stress and Anxiety in Tweens and Teens
6:30pm-8:00pm
CMS Library
Wed., Feb 5, 2020: CMS-PTO Meeting
6:30pm-8:00pm
Office Conference Room
Wed., Feb 12, 2020: CMS-PTO Talk (Parent Education)
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
6:30pm-8:00pm
CMS Library
Dine-out Night
Dine out (or take out) and earn money for CMS-PTO! Our next dine-out night is at BJ’s Restaurant on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 5:00-10:00pm. BJ’s is located at 10690 N. De Anza Blvd. in Cupertino. Please show your server the flier at this link when ordering: https://cms-pto.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CMS-dine-out-1.pdf Or mention the flyer when you call the restaurant at 408-865-6970 and place a take-out order.
CMS-PTO Talk (Parent Education)
Stress and Anxiety in Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 6:30-8:00pm in the CMS Library
Anxiety is the most common emotional problem in children. Students can experience test anxiety and social anxiety, as well as other types. Anxiety can present itself as nervousness, but can also include things such as a stomach ache, inattentiveness, aggression, or disruptive behavior.
Join us as Dr. Mark Reinecke, Clinical Director of the Child Mind Institute, San Mateo, speaks about stress and anxiety in tweens and teens. He will discuss symptoms of such concerns and present some helpful tips about how you can identify and help your child manage their stress and anxiety.
Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cms-pto-talk-stress-anxiety-in-tweens-teens-tickets-86467830609
CMS-PTO Talk (Parent Education)
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6:30-8:00pm in the CMS Library
Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death of children ages 10-14? Did you know that one in five California high schoolers have considered suicide? Did you notice the suicide hotline phone number on the back of your student’s ID card?
Youth death by suicide happens in our area. It’s not only the overly sad, depressed students who contemplate suicide. Students who are bullied, who feel that they can’t please their parents, or who struggle in class may contemplate suicide. Students who are high-achieving academics or top-tier athletes also consider it.
Dr. Mark Reinecke, Clinical Director of the Child Mind Institute, San Mateo, will speak about warning signs, what steps to take, and how to talk to your child about suicide. Even if you believe that your child would never attempt suicide, you should come to this CMS-PTO Talk. Learn how to have an open dialogue with your child about this issue. Get advice on what your child should do if they hear a friend threatening suicide. Our whole community needs to be educated about this critical topic.
Coffee and Conversation with CMS Principal, Jenn Lashier
Coffee and Conversation with CMS Principal, Jenn Lashier
You’re invited to CMS-PTO’s second Coffee and Conversation with CMS Principal, Jenn Lashier. It will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 8:20-9:30am in the Staff Lounge. This is a great opportunity to chat with Dr. Lashier and meet other CMS parents. Coffee and juice will be provided. When you arrive at campus, please sign in at the office and you’ll be directed to the Staff Lounge. Questions? Please contact May Bakken at president@cms-pto.org.