Welcome back to the 2020-2021 school year! We hope your child’s first few days were a success. Please join the CMS-PTO for our first meeting of the year on August 18th at 3:30p PST. It would be great to hear the community’s perspective on how things are going and funding needs for the year ahead.

2020-08-18 CMS-PTO Meeting Agenda

Interested in volunteering at CMS? 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, so being on the PTO board is a great way to be involved.

If you are interested in any of the CMS-PTO positions listed below, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/7SNCt8nwnsRCdBqA7    Your completed form must be turned in by 5pm on Monday, April 27, 2020.

     The election will be held online on Thursday, April 30, 2020. An online ballot will be sent to all CMS parents.

We will announce the new board members on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 7pm via a Zoom meeting.

Topic: CMS-PTO Meeting

Time: Apr 30, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89873281932?pwd=SmxMbnRnV2syeFZKN0F1QmQ2VlM2Zz09

Meeting ID: 898 7328 1932

Password: CMS

 If you have any questions, please send them to president@cms-pto.org or communications@cms-pto.org.

The new board’s term starts on May 1, 2020. Due to current conditions, planning and meetings will happen electronically and telephonically, until we are allowed to do otherwise.

Brief descriptions of the board roles are (please note that all positions can be co-chaired):

* President: The President shall preside at all meetings and set the meeting agendas. He/she shall have general supervision and direction of the business of the CMS-PTO and its officers and agents. The President shall serve as the primary contact to the school Principal, and represent the organization at meetings outside the organization.

* Secretary: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings. He/she shall keep record of all meeting agendas and approved minutes, and distribute draft and final minutes to all Directors. He/she shall maintain the Board roster, be custodian of the corporate records, and maintain any other records as may be required by the President or the Board.

* Treasurer: The Treasurer shall keep record of the CMS-PTOʼs budget, file all required tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board, and prepare financial reports and projections as needed. The Treasurer shall collect and receive all monies due or belonging to the CMS-PTO. He/she shall deposit the same in a bank designated by the Board in the name of the CMS-PTO. The Treasurer’s accounting books at all times shall be open to inspection by the Board and he/she shall report to them at every regular meeting the condition of the CMS-PTO finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported. The Treasurer shall draft and present to the Board of Directors a full-year report at the end of each school year. The treasurer shall cooperate with a third-party audit of the CMS-PTO financial records, to be conducted a minimum of once per year, or more often as directed by the Executive Board.

* Large Events Lead:  Coordinate and lead the larger CMS-PTO events (e.g. Back to School Bash, Fall Family Night, Spring event).

* Small Events Lead:  Coordinate and lead the smaller CMS-PTO events (e.g. parent education talks, parent socials).

* Direct Donations Lead: Drive our direct donation campaign. Work with PTO marketing and communications leads to get out the message to encourage parents to donate.

* Fundraising Lead: Arrange fundraisers, such as dine-out nights and e-waste recycling days. Please note that we do not ask CMS students to sell things for fundraisers.

* Online Communications Lead: Maintain the CMS-PTO website, Facebook page, monthly email newsletter, info for Bear Bulletin, etc.

* Marketing Lead: Create marketing materials, such as beginning- and end-of-year fliers, banners, and marketing fliers for events.

* Parliamentarian: The Parliamentarian shall keep order and ensure that proper procedures are followed at each meeting. He/she should have a working knowledge of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (found online at https://www.cacities.org/Resources/Open-Government/RosenbergText_2011.aspx and complete knowledge and understanding of the articles and bylaws of the organization.

We look forward to hearing from you,

The 2019-20 CMS-PTO Board

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