Dear CMP Community,

Happy Holidays! I hope you all have a restful and relaxing break with loved ones. It's hard to believe we're nearing the end of 2019. CMP has been busy with rigorous instruction in classrooms, field trips, campus projects, and celebrations this month. Hopefully some of these pictures and memories will add a little more joy to your holiday season. Thanks again for all you do and see you in 2020!

Best,

Brett

Carmichael Campus

Capitol Campus Tours: 2020-2021 School Year 

If you are interested in your child attending California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus your first step is to take a tour! Please click the Sign-Up Genius link below to reserve your spot. We offer 10 tours from January through March on Tuesdays. We ask that you not bring children on the tours unless you have a babe in arms and that you arrive on time. If you sign up and are unable to attend the tour please remove your reservation. We look forward to meeting you!

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Dear CMP Community,

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have some time to rest and relax with loved ones this week. As we all reflect on what we're thankful for there are a few things that rise to the very top of my list. In no particular order:

CMP Families

Our families bring so much to CMP. Your commitment to CMP through classroom volunteering, field trip participation, assisting with student enrichment opportunities, and organizing fundraisers are just a few examples of how parents help to make CMP a unique and special place.

CMP Teachers

The driving force behind every exceptional CMP classroom is a passionate and highly effective teacher. Our teachers pour their hearts and souls into our students every day. We ask a lot of them and they always deliver. Whether it's holding not just one but two credentials (Montessori and California Teaching Credentials), serving on different committees, developing rigorous and engaging lessons, or mentoring new team members our teachers are always up to the task.
 

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Thank you so much for supporting our APEX Fundraiser. We raised over $17,000.00 this year that will go towards computers, campus beautification and field trips. We appreciate your participation and assistance in helping make this happen. The students enjoyed learning valuable skills and values from the APEX team members the past two weeks.
On another note, I hope all of you sign up for parent conferences this week. Our goal is to meet with 100% of parents and to update you on the progress of your child. If the schedule doesn't work for you, please contact your child's teacher so they can set up an appointment with you.
Have a great week!
 

Sincerely,

Bernie Evangelista
Principal, CMP-Capitol Campus

Apex - Game On!
We are gearing up for the Fun Run on Thursday! Kinder-3rd graders will run at 9am & 4th-8th graders will run at 10:15am. Be sure to register your children online at www.myapexevent.com using their access code. Please contact the office if you have questions!

Drama
Ms. Liz, our middle school TA and drama teacher extraordinaire, will be starting drama lessons in the classroom this week!

Student Leadership Team
A reminder to our 4th-8th grade students that Student Leadership Applications are due Friday! We look forward to looking over the applications of our extremely qualified students.

Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Come look through the items before Fall Break when it gets cleaned out and donated. Our main Lost & Found is located outside of the MP Room for your convenience. There is another Lost & Found basket in the Club M classrooms. 

Running Club Sign-ups!

Our After School Running Club starts on October 22nd! To sign-up for this program please fill out the packet in the office by Friday, October 18th. This program is free and completely parent volunteer run. Practices will run from October 22nd through November 21st on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15pm. It is open to all grade levels. 

Dear Parents and Community Members,
We had special visitors last week touring our school: Assemblyman Kevin McCarty with two of his staffers, along with Brett Barley, our Superintendent. They visited several of our classrooms and were impressed by the students' work and lessons given by teachers.

On another note, I am pleased to announce that we rolled out the PBIS Program this week. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports. The aim of this program is to develop and promote a culture where positive behavior and kindness is the norm. It is a proactive approach where the focus is prevention of inappropriate behavior, not punishment. Behavioral expectations will be taught and students will be acknowledged for demonstrating those positive behaviors. We are already seeing very positive results!

Have a great week!

Bernie Evangelista
Principal, CMP-Capitol Campus

Fundraising Committee Volunteers Needed

"Fundraising" can sometimes be an intimidating word, but serving on the Fundraising Committee doesn't necessarily mean we're only soliciting donations. We will need help with event planning, marketing, making decorations, ideas, feedback, staffing and whatever your time and energy allows you to contribute. Some things can be done at home on your own time too. We will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month, starting on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30 pm in the MP Room (unless otherwise noted). The meeting is usually about an hour. If you think you are interested (even if you cannot commit to the monthly meeting) or have questions, please e-mail Zenia LaPorte at zalaporte@yahoo.com.

- Zenia LaPorte, CMP - Capitol Fundraising Chair