Dear CMP Families,

Today the Governor announced that schools would remain closed until the end of the school year. I've recorded a video about what it means for CMP. If you can't view the video I've pasted the text of the video below.
 

Good Evening CMP Community,

Today the Governor announced that California schools would remain closed until the end of the school year.  Late yesterday we received a letter from State Superintendent Thurmond with the same message. In the letter the State Superintendent writes:

"[I]t currently appears that our students will not be able to return to school campuses before the end of the school year. This is in no way to suggest that school is over for the year, but rather we should put all efforts into strengthening our delivery of education through distance learning."

Dear CMP Community:

Today, we are writing to update you on the anticipated length of our closure as well as to provide an update on our current efforts to meet the academic and social and emotional needs of our students.

CMP continues to carefully monitor the recommendations and directives issued by local, state, and federal leaders. On Wednesday, Sacramento County issued a Public Health Order directing all residents to stay at home, unless they are providing or accessing essential services.  Yesterday, the Governor issued a “Stay at Home” order for all of California.

As a result of these orders, all CMP schools will remain closed at least through April 20th.  The CMP Board will meet on April 20th to decide on any potential closure extensions.

Dear CMP Community,

January and February have come and gone. But not without some exciting events and activities at all CMP schools. See below for Part 1 of a photo journal of the last two months at CMP!  More to come soon!

Dear CMP Community,

We want to keep you updated and informed on CMP’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) which we have been monitoring all weekend. 

At around 12pm on Saturday we learned that Elk Grove Unified School District would be closing school next week.  In our message to the CMP Community on 2/27/20 we indicated that CMP would be following the lead of our authorizing districts and following guidance from public health agencies on our response to COVID-19. As a result, when Elk Grove Unified School district announced it was canceling school this week we also canceled school at our two Elk Grove sites for Monday and Tuesday.

All other sites (Capitol, American River, Carmichael, Orangevale, and Shingle Springs) remain open this week.

Save the date for Spring Fest 2020 on Saturday, April 25 from 2 pm- 6 pm at CMP Capitol Campus!

This fundraiser (last year known as Glow Fest) is a family event that will feature a petting zoo, shirt tye dye, food, silent auction, face painting, classroom organized games, crafts, and activities, and much more! T-shirts for tie dying at the event will be available for pre-event purchase - more info to come soon on how to purchase.
 

Admission is free. Open to the neighborhood community. Ticket prices for activities to be announced soon. Funds raised from this event will be used toward campus beautification, classroom supplies and materials, and our field trip fund.

Stay tuned for more details!

CMP continues to carefully monitor the recommendations and directives issued by local, state, and federal leaders.  Yesterday, the Governor issued a “Stay at Home” order for all of California.  Under this new order, we felt it best to postpone the upcoming TK/K lottery.  We will not be live streaming the lottery this coming Monday at 3:30.  We are shooting to run a lottery at the end of April, but we will need to remain flexible. Due to the rapidly evolving situation, we will continue to monitor the public health guidance and make adjustments as necessary. 

You can expect to receive future communications via email and we will be updating this website.   

For more information on enrollment and lottery go to:  http://www.cacmp.org/content/enrollment. 

CMP NETWORK-WIDE GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS 2020

Parent Representative – Capitol & Shingle Springs

This spring, parents and guardians of CMP students will have the chance to vote for 2 members of the CMP Governing Board.  This memo explains the role of the Governing Board, duties of Board members, and election logistics.  Parents and guardians are encouraged to run for the Board.  The Governing Board currently consists of eight members.  Because all Governing Board members are responsible to, and for, the CMP network as a whole, all CMP parents and guardians (network-wide) may vote for the parent representatives.

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 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!

http://www.cap.cacmp.org/content/enrollment

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