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Posted 8/26/19
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Las Flores Middle School – Home of the Bears
2-6-20
UPCOMING DATES
Friday, February 7 End of 3rd Quarter Progress Reporting Period
Tuesday, February 11 PTSA Parent Ed Night – College Planning 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 14 President Lincoln Holiday – no school
Monday, February 17 President Washington Holiday – no school
Thursday, February 20 Open House – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 21 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 – Thursday, February 21 Spring Book Fair
Monday, March 2 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, March 13 End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10 Spring Break – no school
Friday, April 24 End of 4th Quarter Progress Reporting Period
Thursday, June 4 End of 4th Quarter
Monday, May 11 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. PRIDE Stars Recycling
NEW ITEMS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR KINDNESS WEEK
PAL needs parent volunteers to help with Kindness Week, February 10th to the 13th. Both lunches need coverage.
Here is the Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4BAFA829A3FC1-pals1
Thank you so much for your help!
SAVE THE DATE – FEBRUARY 11, 6:00 P.M. – LAS FLORES MIDDLE SCHOOL MPR
COLLEGE PLANNING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES!
Sue Freeman, Kara Marquez and Dan Callan will be hosting the event at Las Flores Middle School. Sue is a college consultant with Alma Matters Educational Consulting in Ladera Ranch. Kara Marquez and Dan Callan run a wealth management practice in Ladera Ranch called Nautilus Advisors. Together, Kara and Dan hold credentials such as the CFP® certification and MBA. Part 1 of the presentation will identify specific steps that families can take in their child's early teen years to prepare for a successful college experience. Part 2 of the presentation will highlight various vehicles available for college savings, and the importance of considering educational costs as one part of a comprehensive financial plan. Presenters will be available following the event to answer any questions.
Flyers: College parent ed feb 11th flyer.docx college planning sign.docx
REFLECTIONS GALLERY
Parents and students are welcome to stop by the MPR on February 20th from 5:30-8 to celebrate our artists. Our LF students work will be showcased & recognized at Reflections gallery. Please come check out the great work they have done!
REFRESHMENTS AT OPEN HOUSE – NEED VOLUNTEERS TO DONATE ITEMS
Your Music/Arts Committee will be selling concessions at the LFMS Open House on February 20th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Please review the SignUpGenius link to donate items. All proceeds will go to benefit our fantastic LFMS Music/Arts programs! Bring cash and stop by for a pizza meal, baked treats and drinks. We very much appreciate your support in making this a successful fundraiser for our talented students.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DACA82EA0FA7-lfms
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Hello Volunteers! This is another plea for more volunteers to sign up for the Book Fair to help out. PLEASE! PLEASE!
It’s getting close and we have very few slots filled! YIKES -O-RAMA!!
Esp. Thurs. night 2/20 Open house, has every slot still open. You then scream..."Wait What... Say it isn't so Carna, We can't let the "Bear To Be Families" think that we slack in the volunteer arena!" "You're Right", I say! "We have to make a good first impression on these people!" Am I right my helpful volunteerios? I think so!
And I know you want to help out because that's just the kind of people you are. Why else would you volunteer to volunteer when there are volunteer things to volunteer for? (;@) HA!
So, if I did my job and made you feel guilty...good, click on the link below to sign up. Even if you some of you can cover 1/2 hour, that would be helpful!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f49abab2aa13-lfms1
Your Friend,
Carna
PTSA Volunteer Coordinator
MODIFICATION OF H.E.R.O. TIME AND PILOT SCHEDULE FOR 4TH QUARTER
The staff at LFMS is excited to announce that beginning 4th quarter, we will be adopting a new schedule that we are piloting for possible implementation next year.
We are modeling our pilot after a research based system that is already occurring at many of our district middle schools in similar forms. Teachers and other staff members, as well as parents from LFMS have been to visit the program at another site to see how it works. Those schools that have implemented the program are seeing great success in academic performance, student confidence, and opportunities for students to choose new learning experiences.
The purpose of the new schedule is twofold:
- To make H.E.R.O. time more effective and helpful to your kids.
- To unify the students on campus through one lunch.
Changes for 4th quarter:
- We are moving H.E.R.O. to after 4th period and renaming it B.E.A.R. time (Be Engaged And Responsible).
- H.E.R.O. still applies to our PBIS program (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports).
- Every teacher on campus will have a B.E.A.R. period every day. Our curricular departments will work together to create targeted instruction and extended learning opportunities for all students. This will allow students, if they need assistance, to have guaranteed access to all of their teachers within the school day.
- There will be one lunch for all students after B.E.A.R. time each day, which will allow 6th graders to now participate in ASB and other spirit activities with the entire school community.
- Lunch lines, lunch seating areas, and lunchtime blacktop courts will be designated by grade level for organization purposes, and supervision at lunch will be increased for extra coverage.
- Currently, the majority of CUSD middle schools operate with one lunch for all students.
There will be a presentation for parents on the details of the pilot on Open House night in the MPR at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you then!
LAS FLORES YMCA TEEN CLUB
Looking for a safe space for your child before and/or after school? The Las Flores YMCA Teen Club is available on campus, before AND after school, from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday! The YMCA offers our teens supervised and supported time to complete homework, options to participate in projects and specialty clubs, as well as sports/fitness programs. Financial scholarships are available. The YMCA has multiple enrollment options for you to choose from, including before or after school only. For rate sheets, registration packets, or questions please contact Jordan Pacheco at (949) 258-9227 or via e-mail at jpacheco@ymcaoc.org
Program Features
- Monday – Friday 7am – 6pm
- For students in grades 6th – 8th
- Homework Assistance & Computer Access
- Science, Cooking, eSports, and Art Clubs offered throughout the school year
- Learn to use 3D printer, 3D pens, and more STEAM activities
- Leadership, Character Development, and Service Learning Opportunities
- Just Steps From Your Student’s Daily Classrooms
Help your kids be safe & smart online with Google
Join us at the Las Flores YMCA Teen Club for Google’s Be Internet Awesome parent workshop on #SaferInternetDay, February 11, 2020 from 6-7pm! The workshop will feature discussion-based, parent-to-parent conversations about how to help children be safe and smart online with the help of the Be Internet Awesome program. Families will learn to teach their children how to communicate responsibly, understand real from fake in the face of phishing and scams, build strong passwords, be positive and kind online, and talk about questionable content with their family. The workshops will also give families the tools and resources to build healthy tech habits with the Family Link app from Google. Workshop attendees will receive free bilingual resources, answers to questions about online safety and digital citizenship, and tools and information to help facilitate discussions at home.
Let’s be safe, confident explorers of the online world together. We hope to see you there to get the conversation started! Onsite childcare and refreshments will be available. REGISTER TODAY
8TH GRADE STUDENT - HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION IMPORTANT DATES
Events for current 8th graders:
Tesoro 8th Grade Tour of the Titans Open House Tuesday, February 4th 5:45 – 7 PM
Tesoro Academic Advisor Visits Tuesday, February 11th during School Hours
Tesoro Parent Information Evenings – choose from two offered as follows:
Wednesday, February 12th 6 – 7:30 pm Las Flores MS Multipurpose Room, OR
Tuesday, February 18th, 6 – 7:30 pm Ladera Ranch MS Multipurpose Room
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT AND ELECTIVE REGISTRATION DATES
Current 6/7th graders – next year’s 7/8th graders
- Current LFMS 6/7th Grade student Elective Assemblies Tuesday, February 25th
During School
- Parent Portal Opens for 6/7th grade Elective Registration Tuesday, February 25th
- Parent Portal Closes for 6/7th grade Elective Registration Thursday, March 5th
- ASB/PAL/Yearbook/BNN Applications Due Thursday, March 5th
- ASB/PAL/Yearbook Interviews Tuesday, March 10th
Current 5th graders – next year’s 6th graders
- 5th Grade Student Tours – Feeder Schools Thursday, March 5th
Students Only During School Hours
- 5th Grade Parent Information Night Thursday, March 5th 6 – 7:30 pm Las Flores MS MPR
- Parent Portal Opens for 5th grade Elective Registration Thursday, March 5th
- Parent Portal Closes 5th grade Elective Registration Thursday, March 12th
SCHOOL OF CHOICE
Capistrano Unified School District's School of Choice program offers to parents within the CUSD boundaries the opportunity to apply for another CUSD school that they would like their child to attend.
Dates: Opens February 3, 2020, and closes March 6, 2020
Notifications: Approval and denial emails will be sent by April 17, 2020
School of Choice Website: https://safety-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/SOC
LFMS SCHOOL OF CHOICE TOURS
- Tuesday, February 4th 2:00 - 2:30pm
- Thursday, February 13th 10:30 - 11:00am
- Wednesday, February 19th 4:30 - 5:00pm
- Thursday, February 27th 10:00 - 10:30am
NCADD CLASSES FOR 7TH GRADERS
Capistrano Unified has partnered with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency of Orange County (NCADD-OC) to offer a series of educational courses for our 7th grade students.
Students attending will learn:
- How to recognize vape and e-cigarette devices
- The dangers of using nicotine & vape devices
- The latest news and information
- How vapes are advertised to teens
- Refusal & resistance skills to say no to vaping
Presentation Dates:
Friday, November 15, 2019 7th grade P.E. Period 1
Friday, December 6, 2019 7th grade P.E. Period 2
Friday, January 24, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 3
Friday, February 28, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 4
Friday, March 27, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 5
Friday, April 17, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 6
Friday, May 22, 2020 Before School Presentation
Be sure to ask your 7th grader what they learned!!
INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
The Inter-District Transfer process give those parents who wish their child to attend school in a district other than their district of residence.
Opens for 2020-2021: April 13, 2020
Notifications: Applications received from April 13, 2020, to August 3, 2020, will be notified as soon as possible, but up to 14 calendar days after the new term begins. Applications received after August 4, 2020, will be notified within 30 days from the date the application was received.
InterDistrict Transfer Website: https://safety-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/IDTA
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
PRIDE STARS RECYCLING
The PRIDE Stars will be out collecting recycling Wednesday mornings starting at 9:00. We accept plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Please drop all recycling by the main crosswalk in front of the office. Questions? Please see Mrs. Vollebregt or email KDVollebregt@capousd.org.
PARENT NIGHTS ON VAPING AND NICOTINE
Introducing Monthly Parent Education Nights on the Dangers of Nicotine Vaping
Capistrano Unified has partnered with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency of Orange County (NCADD-OC) to offer a FREE nicotine vaping presentation designed for middle and high school parents.
Presentations will be offered monthly at the District Office from 7 to 8 p.m.
Topics will Include:
- How to recognize vape and E-Cig devices
- The dangers of nicotine vaping
- Current vape trends
- Helpful tools and tips for parents
Presentation Dates:
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Flyer: NCADD-OC Parent Presentation @ DO Flyer.pdf
MESA CENTER
Late Start Wednesdays
Parents: We have recently had reports from the merchants at the Mesa Center, as well as from community members, that LFMS students are hanging out before school on Wednesdays and leaving trash, congregating in large groups, and in one case, getting involved in a confrontation. Please keep in mind that we highly discourage dropping students off at the Mesa Shopping Center, as there is no supervision, and safety is always our number one concern. Once students are dropped off on campus, they are to remain on campus.
Just a reminder that although we do not start school to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, our Library is open at 7:30 a.m. to students every day of the week. We also have the before school YMCA (fee based program) available as well, if you need to drop your student off before 9:45 a.m.
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR (DISMISSAL AT 12:45 P.M.)
The following information was sent home in the summer packet this year, but we are sending it out again for your planning purposes. Please mark your calendars.
The first day of school is always a minimum day. The remaining minimum days are:
Additional Minimum days for LFMS only (Dismissal at 12:45):
Friday, August 30, 2019 (the day following Back To School Night)
Thursday, February 21 (the day following Open House)
Thursday, June 4 (the last day of school)
Days Used For Testing (Dismissal at 1:14):
Monday, April 27
Tuesday, April 28
Thursday, April 30
Days Used For Staff Development and Training (Dismissal at 12:45):
Monday, September 9
Monday, October 7
Monday, November 4
Monday, December 9
Monday, January 13
Monday, February 3
Monday, March 2
Monday, May 11
BLOCK SCHEDULE AND ASSEMBLY DATES
Please be aware of the following dates for your planning purposes:
Block schedule days 2019/2020:
9/5 & 9/6
12/16 & 12/17
1/27 & 1/28
4/23 & 4/24
5/28 & 5/29
For this school year, the first day will be 0, 1, 3 & 5 and the second day will be 0, 2, 4 & 6
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Block Schedule |
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Period |
Start |
End |
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0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
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HERO |
8:45 |
9:12 |
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1 or 2 |
9:12 |
10:56 |
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Break |
10:56 |
11:14 |
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6 Gr. 3 or 4a |
11:18 |
12:08 |
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6 Gr. Lunch |
12:08 |
12:43 |
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6 Gr. 3 or 4b |
12:47 |
1:37 |
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7/8 Gr. 3 or 4 |
11:18 |
1:02 |
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7/8 Gr. Lunch |
1:02 |
1:37 |
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5 or 6 |
1:41 |
3:25 |
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6 grade lunch = 12:08-12:43 |
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7/8 grade lunch = 1:02-1:37 Assembly Schedule Dates So Far:
Assembly Schedule |
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Assembly |
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0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
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1 |
8:45 |
9:31 |
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2 |
9:35 |
10:20 |
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Break |
10:20 |
10:28 |
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3 |
10:32 |
11:17 |
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Lunch (6th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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Assembly (7th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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4 (8th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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4 (6th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Lunch (7th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Assembly (8th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Assembly (6th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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4 (7th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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Lunch (8th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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5 |
1:51 |
2:36 |
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6 |
2:40 |
3:25 |
CUSD INFORMATION
The Board of Trustees desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the district’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any District school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Tim Reece
Principal
Las Flores Middle School
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Las Flores Middle School – Home of the Bears
2-5-20
UPCOMING DATES
Friday, February 7 End of 3rd Quarter Progress Reporting Period
Tuesday, February 11 PTSA Parent Ed Night – College Planning 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 14 President Lincoln Holiday – no school
Monday, February 17 President Washington Holiday – no school
Thursday, February 20 Open House – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 21 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 – Thursday, February 21 Spring Book Fair
Monday, March 2 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, March 13 End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10 Spring Break – no school
Friday, April 24 End of 4th Quarter Progress Reporting Period
Thursday, June 4 End of 4th Quarter
Monday, May 11 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. PRIDE Stars Recycling
NEW ITEMS
MODIFICATION OF H.E.R.O. TIME AND PILOT SCHEDULE FOR 4TH QUARTER
The staff at LFMS is excited to announce that beginning 4th quarter, we will be adopting a new schedule that we are piloting for possible implementation next year.
We are modeling our pilot after a research based system that is already occurring at many of our district middle schools in similar forms. Teachers and other staff members, as well as parents from LFMS have been to visit the program at another site to see how it works. Those schools that have implemented the program are seeing great success in academic performance, student confidence, and opportunities for students to choose new learning experiences.
The purpose of the new schedule is twofold:
- To make H.E.R.O. time more effective and helpful to your kids.
- To unify the students on campus through one lunch.
Changes for 4th quarter:
- We are moving H.E.R.O. to after 4th period and renaming it B.E.A.R. time (Be Engaged And Responsible).
- H.E.R.O. still applies to our PBIS program (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports).
- Every teacher on campus will have a B.E.A.R. period every day. Our curricular departments will work together to create targeted instruction and extended learning opportunities for all students. This will allow students, if they need assistance, to have guaranteed access to all of their teachers within the school day.
- There will be one lunch for all students after B.E.A.R. time each day, which will allow 6th graders to now participate in ASB and other spirit activities with the entire school community.
- Lunch lines, lunch seating areas, and lunchtime blacktop courts will be designated by grade level for organization purposes, and supervision at lunch will be increased for extra coverage.
- Currently, the majority of CUSD middle schools operate with one lunch for all students.
There will be a presentation for parents on the details of the pilot on Open House night in the MPR at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you then!
Capistrano Unified School District would like to continue connecting with you via email. If you prefer to be removed from our list, please contact Capistrano Unified School District directly. To stop receiving all email messages distributed through our SchoolMessenger service, follow this link and confirm: Unsubscribe
SchoolMessenger is a notification service used by the nation's leading school systems to connect with parents, students and staff through voice, SMS text, email, and social media.
Las Flores Middle School – Home of the Bears
2-4-20
UPCOMING DATES
Friday, February 7 End of 3rd Quarter Progress Reporting Period
Tuesday, February 11 PTSA Parent Ed Night – College Planning 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 14 President Lincoln Holiday – no school
Monday, February 17 President Washington Holiday – no school
Thursday, February 20 Open House – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 21 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18 – Thursday, February 21 Spring Book Fair
Monday, March 2 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, March 13 End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10 Spring Break – no school
Friday, April 24 End of 4th Quarter Progress Reporting Period
Thursday, June 4 End of 4th Quarter
Monday, May 11 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. PRIDE Stars Recycling
NEW ITEMS
SAVE THE DATE – FEBRUARY 11, 6:00 P.M. – LAS FLORES MIDDLE SCHOOL MPR
COLLEGE PLANNING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES!
Sue Freeman, Kara Marquez and Dan Callan will be hosting the event at Las Flores Middle School. Sue is a college consultant with Alma Matters Educational Consulting in Ladera Ranch. Kara Marquez and Dan Callan run a wealth management practice in Ladera Ranch called Nautilus Advisors. Together, Kara and Dan hold credentials such as the CFP® certification and MBA. Part 1 of the presentation will identify specific steps that families can take in their child's early teen years to prepare for a successful college experience. Part 2 of the presentation will highlight various vehicles available for college savings, and the importance of considering educational costs as one part of a comprehensive financial plan. Presenters will be available following the event to answer any questions.
Flyers: college planning sign.docx College parent ed feb 11th flyer.docx
TESORO HIGH SCHOOL 8TH GRADE EXPO – TONIGHT!
8th Grade Students and Parents do you have questions about attending Tesoro High School???
Tesoro High School would like to invite students and parents to their 8th Grade Expo on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 starting at 5:45 pm. The evening will begin in the Tesoro Gym with a presentation highlighting academic programs and extracurricular opportunities offered for incoming 9th grade students. Following the presentation there will be an Information Fair made up of athletic teams, performing art groups, clubs, and other organizations with information about their programs until 7:00 pm. If you would like to come early and get dinner TK Burgers will be available from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in front of the main gym. The Tesoro staff is looking forward to meeting their future Titans!
Flyer: Tour Titan Treasures 2020 Flyer.pdf
LAS FLORES YMCA TEEN CLUB
Looking for a safe space for your child before and/or after school? The Las Flores YMCA Teen Club is available on campus, before AND after school, from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday! The YMCA offers our teens supervised and supported time to complete homework, options to participate in projects and specialty clubs, as well as sports/fitness programs. Financial scholarships are available. The YMCA has multiple enrollment options for you to choose from, including before or after school only. For rate sheets, registration packets, or questions please contact Jordan Pacheco at (949) 258-9227 or via e-mail at jpacheco@ymcaoc.org
Program Features
- Monday – Friday 7am – 6pm
- For students in grades 6th – 8th
- Homework Assistance & Computer Access
- Science, Cooking, eSports, and Art Clubs offered throughout the school year
- Learn to use 3D printer, 3D pens, and more STEAM activities
- Leadership, Character Development, and Service Learning Opportunities
- Just Steps From Your Student’s Daily Classrooms
Help your kids be safe & smart online with Google
Join us at the Las Flores YMCA Teen Club for Google’s Be Internet Awesome parent workshop on #SaferInternetDay, February 11, 2020 from 6-7pm! The workshop will feature discussion-based, parent-to-parent conversations about how to help children be safe and smart online with the help of the Be Internet Awesome program. Families will learn to teach their children how to communicate responsibly, understand real from fake in the face of phishing and scams, build strong passwords, be positive and kind online, and talk about questionable content with their family. The workshops will also give families the tools and resources to build healthy tech habits with the Family Link app from Google. Workshop attendees will receive free bilingual resources, answers to questions about online safety and digital citizenship, and tools and information to help facilitate discussions at home.
Let’s be safe, confident explorers of the online world together. We hope to see you there to get the conversation started! Onsite childcare and refreshments will be available. REGISTER TODAY
8TH GRADE STUDENT - HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION IMPORTANT DATES
Events for current 8th graders:
Tesoro 8th Grade Tour of the Titans Open House Tuesday, February 4th 5:45 – 7 PM
Tesoro Academic Advisor Visits Tuesday, February 11th during School Hours
Tesoro Parent Information Evenings – choose from two offered as follows:
Wednesday, February 12th 6 – 7:30 pm Las Flores MS Multipurpose Room, OR
Tuesday, February 18th, 6 – 7:30 pm Ladera Ranch MS Multipurpose Room
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT AND ELECTIVE REGISTRATION DATES
Current 6/7th graders – next year’s 7/8th graders
- Current LFMS 6/7th Grade student Elective Assemblies Tuesday, February 25th
During School
- Parent Portal Opens for 6/7th grade Elective Registration Tuesday, February 25th
- Parent Portal Closes for 6/7th grade Elective Registration Thursday, March 5th
- ASB/PAL/Yearbook/BNN Applications Due Thursday, March 5th
- ASB/PAL/Yearbook Interviews Tuesday, March 10th
Current 5th graders – next year’s 6th graders
- 5th Grade Student Tours – Feeder Schools Thursday, March 5th
Students Only During School Hours
- 5th Grade Parent Information Night Thursday, March 5th 6 – 7:30 pm Las Flores MS MPR
- Parent Portal Opens for 5th grade Elective Registration Thursday, March 5th
- Parent Portal Closes 5th grade Elective Registration Thursday, March 12th
SCHOOL OF CHOICE
Capistrano Unified School District's School of Choice program offers to parents within the CUSD boundaries the opportunity to apply for another CUSD school that they would like their child to attend.
Dates: Opens February 3, 2020, and closes March 6, 2020
Notifications: Approval and denial emails will be sent by April 17, 2020
School of Choice Website: https://safety-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/SOC
LFMS SCHOOL OF CHOICE TOURS
- Tuesday, February 4th 2:00 - 2:30pm
- Thursday, February 13th 10:30 - 11:00am
- Wednesday, February 19th 4:30 - 5:00pm
- Thursday, February 27th 10:00 - 10:30am
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Hi Volunteers!
We need coverage at the book fair coming up in February. Would you please help out?
Basically you are a “Volunteer Monitor”. Monitoring includes: making sure students behave, no theft, no backpacks, and tidying book fair book shelves and tables, restocking if needed, and tidying up after each bell rings.
That’s it! Easy relaxing 2 hours out of your day.
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f49abab2aa13 Thanks!!
Sincerely,
Carna
NCADD CLASSES FOR 7TH GRADERS
Capistrano Unified has partnered with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency of Orange County (NCADD-OC) to offer a series of educational courses for our 7th grade students.
Students attending will learn:
- How to recognize vape and e-cigarette devices
- The dangers of using nicotine & vape devices
- The latest news and information
- How vapes are advertised to teens
- Refusal & resistance skills to say no to vaping
Presentation Dates:
Friday, November 15, 2019 7th grade P.E. Period 1
Friday, December 6, 2019 7th grade P.E. Period 2
Friday, January 24, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 3
Friday, February 28, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 4
Friday, March 27, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 5
Friday, April 17, 2020 7th grade P.E. Period 6
Friday, May 22, 2020 Before School Presentation
Be sure to ask your 7th grader what they learned!!
INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
The Inter-District Transfer process give those parents who wish their child to attend school in a district other than their district of residence.
Opens for 2020-2021: April 13, 2020
Notifications: Applications received from April 13, 2020, to August 3, 2020, will be notified as soon as possible, but up to 14 calendar days after the new term begins. Applications received after August 4, 2020, will be notified within 30 days from the date the application was received.
InterDistrict Transfer Website: https://safety-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/IDTA
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
PRIDE STARS RECYCLING
The PRIDE Stars will be out collecting recycling Wednesday mornings starting at 9:00. We accept plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Please drop all recycling by the main crosswalk in front of the office. Questions? Please see Mrs. Vollebregt or email KDVollebregt@capousd.org.
YEARBOOK ADS
Good news 8th grade parents! The final deadline for 8th Grade Yearbook Parent Ad submissions has come and gone, but there are still a few spots left. The section will be closed once those few spots fill up. If you missed the deadline but still want to recognize your 8th grade student in the 2020 LFMS Yearbook, please contact theyearbookcompany.com. You may still be able to get a space! First come will be first served.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ‘ANCIENT WONDERS OF THE WORLD’ DAY
Good morning LFMS 6th Grade Families,
Looking to get involved with your 6th-grade student’s middle school experience? Here is a great opportunity to do just that. Our Grade Social Science teachers are excited to announce that LFMS will be hosting its 5th Annual Wonders of the Ancient World Day on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. This is a very entertaining and exciting fair complete with food and games that are offered for our sixth-grade students. The students will be able to sign up for amusing rotations such as carving cuneiform in fudge, painting mandala rocks, designing Chinese knotted bracelets, building sugar cube pyramids, and participating in Greek Olympic Games & Circus Maximus activities, and learning the art of Bollywood dancing. ! This event will be a very memorable occasion for your child, but it is a huge undertaking that can only be done with your help!
In order for this day to be a success, we need your help. We are currently looking for a HEAD Chair or Co-Chairs to lead and work closely with our LFMS 6th-grade team. In addition, we would like to have about 10-12 parent volunteers to head the different committees (rotations). If you are interested in participating on a committee or have other family members that would like to get involved, we have a place for anyone who wants to be a part of this great day. Please email me as soon as possible. We will host our first committee meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 8:15 A.M. in Mrs. McCusker’s Room (Room J103).
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration!
PARENT NIGHTS ON VAPING AND NICOTINE
Introducing Monthly Parent Education Nights on the Dangers of Nicotine Vaping
Capistrano Unified has partnered with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency of Orange County (NCADD-OC) to offer a FREE nicotine vaping presentation designed for middle and high school parents.
Presentations will be offered monthly at the District Office from 7 to 8 p.m.
Topics will Include:
- How to recognize vape and E-Cig devices
- The dangers of nicotine vaping
- Current vape trends
- Helpful tools and tips for parents
Presentation Dates:
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Flyer: NCADD-OC Parent Presentation @ DO Flyer.pdf
MESA CENTER
Late Start Wednesdays
Parents: We have recently had reports from the merchants at the Mesa Center, as well as from community members, that LFMS students are hanging out before school on Wednesdays and leaving trash, congregating in large groups, and in one case, getting involved in a confrontation. Please keep in mind that we highly discourage dropping students off at the Mesa Shopping Center, as there is no supervision, and safety is always our number one concern. Once students are dropped off on campus, they are to remain on campus.
Just a reminder that although we do not start school to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, our Library is open at 7:30 a.m. to students every day of the week. We also have the before school YMCA (fee based program) available as well, if you need to drop your student off before 9:45 a.m.
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR (DISMISSAL AT 12:45 P.M.)
The following information was sent home in the summer packet this year, but we are sending it out again for your planning purposes. Please mark your calendars.
The first day of school is always a minimum day. The remaining minimum days are:
Additional Minimum days for LFMS only (Dismissal at 12:45):
Friday, August 30, 2019 (the day following Back To School Night)
Thursday, February 21 (the day following Open House)
Thursday, June 4 (the last day of school)
Days Used For Testing (Dismissal at 1:14):
Monday, April 27
Tuesday, April 28
Thursday, April 30
Days Used For Staff Development and Training (Dismissal at 12:45):
Monday, September 9
Monday, October 7
Monday, November 4
Monday, December 9
Monday, January 13
Monday, February 3
Monday, March 2
Monday, May 11
BLOCK SCHEDULE AND ASSEMBLY DATES
Please be aware of the following dates for your planning purposes:
Block schedule days 2019/2020:
9/5 & 9/6
12/16 & 12/17
1/27 & 1/28
4/23 & 4/24
5/28 & 5/29
For this school year, the first day will be 0, 1, 3 & 5 and the second day will be 0, 2, 4 & 6
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Block Schedule |
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Period |
Start |
End |
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0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
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HERO |
8:45 |
9:12 |
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1 or 2 |
9:12 |
10:56 |
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Break |
10:56 |
11:14 |
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6 Gr. 3 or 4a |
11:18 |
12:08 |
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6 Gr. Lunch |
12:08 |
12:43 |
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6 Gr. 3 or 4b |
12:47 |
1:37 |
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7/8 Gr. 3 or 4 |
11:18 |
1:02 |
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7/8 Gr. Lunch |
1:02 |
1:37 |
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5 or 6 |
1:41 |
3:25 |
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6 grade lunch = 12:08-12:43 |
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7/8 grade lunch = 1:02-1:37 Assembly Schedule Dates So Far:
Assembly Schedule |
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Assembly |
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0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
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1 |
8:45 |
9:31 |
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2 |
9:35 |
10:20 |
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Break |
10:20 |
10:28 |
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3 |
10:32 |
11:17 |
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Lunch (6th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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Assembly (7th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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4 (8th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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4 (6th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Lunch (7th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Assembly (8th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Assembly (6th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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4 (7th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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Lunch (8th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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5 |
1:51 |
2:36 |
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6 |
2:40 |
3:25 |
CUSD INFORMATION
The Board of Trustees desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the district’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any District school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Tim Reece
Principal
Las Flores Middle School
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