Middle School Summer Newsletter 2024-25

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Click the links below and read on in this issue to learn more about the upcoming school year and ways to get invovled

CHAMINADE THIS WEEK

Daily schedule and announcements updated every Friday

ONLINE DATABASE

Log in for all campus resources and links

PREORDER SPIRIT SHIRTS

Pre-orders are due by Friday, July 12

School policies and proceduresUpdated August 1 for the new school year

MEAL VIEWER & MYSCHOOLBUCKS

Menu and Access to Load Eagle Card Funds

NEW 7TH AND 8TH GRADE PARENT AND STUDENT ORIENTATION

Student Orientation, New 7th and 8th grade students

Monday, August 12, 8:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Students must come dressed in full uniform, ready for their first day as a Chaminade student. Students will be introduced to technology programs, meet classmates and teachers, and learn general information that will help make their transition easier. They will also receive their tablets and locker assignments on this day. After school, parents may get into student lockers to set them up with their child.

Parent Orientation, New 7th and 8th grade parents–

Mandatory for at least one parent

Monday, August 12– 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

We ask that at least one parent/guardian of each incoming 7th/8th grade student attend the parent component of 7th and 8th Grade Orientation. At this event, you will gather information, tools, and resources that will help you support your child as they acclimate to Chaminade. You will also have the opportunity to connect and meet with other incoming families.

6TH GRADE STUDENT AND PARENT ORIENTATION

6th Grade Student Orientation– Tuesday, August 13, 8:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Students must come dressed in full uniform, ready for their first day as a new Chaminade student. Students will have an opportunity to get connected, meet teachers and classmates, and learn about some important school-related topics. Students will also receive their tablets and locker assignments. After school, parents may get into student lockers to set them up with their child.

6th Grade Parent Orientation– Mandatory for at least one parent

Tuesday, August 13, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

We ask that at least one parent/guardian of each incoming 6th grade student attend this orientation. At this event, you will gather information, tools, and resources that will help you support your child as they acclimate to Chaminade. You will also have the opportunity to connect and meet with other incoming families and learn how to get involved.

*More information about these orientation events will be sent by our admissions office in the last week of July.

LOCKER SET-UP FOR 6TH GRADE

Sixth graders will receive locker assignments and combinations during orientation. Students may set up lockers on Tuesday, August 13 after their orientation from 12:30pm- 6:00pm

NEW FAMILY VIRTUAL INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

We know the beginning of the school year is both exciting and can be challenging. Please join us for our Virtual New Family Information Night, to help ease your transition and make it as seamless as possible.

At this event, you will learn how to support your child in how to:

• Upload Apostolic Works hours into x2vol

• Access school information and navigate Schoology, our learning management system

• Utilize the counseling service and get tips and strategies to help with a smooth middle school transition

• Navigate the athletic program regarding tryout processes, online registration for sports, and program philosophy

• Get involved in student activities such as clubs, performing arts, and the House System

*Link and more information to follow from Admissions Office

If you have any questions about the first days of school or how to prepare your child for August, please feel free to direct questions to Mary Guerra at mguerra@chaminade.org.

IMMUNIZATIONS

The State of California requires all schools to confirm student immunizations records to meet minimum State requirements for school attendance. As such, Parents must provide their student’s Immunization Record as proof of required immunizations upon a student’s initial enrollment at Chaminade and for any student advancing to the 7th grade. If your student is new to Chaminade or advancing into 7th grade, please login to the Parent Portal at www.chaminade.org and upload a copy of their current immunization record into the enrollment checklist.

Textbooks

Chaminade uses MBS Direct as the official online bookstore for purchasing all course textbooks. The MBS Online Bookstore will open on July 16th. You may purchase summer reading books through MBS Online. See below for information about summer reading. Returning families should log in as an existing customer. New families can find information for creating an MBS Direct at this link: clicking this link. Please purchase textbooks prior to the first day of school and once you have received your child’s schedule. Most courses REQUIRE the one-year online digital textbook for use at school. In addition to the one-year online digital textbook, you may purchase OPTIONAL hard copy textbooks for those who want to use print versions at home. Please read the instructor’s notes at the top of each course to see what is required for each course. When purchasing your child’s digital textbook please provide your student’s school email address. If you do not know their email address use their first initial, middle initial, last name plus the year they graduate with an @chaminet.org at the end. Here is an example of a student’s email, JMApablasa30@chaminet.org. MBS Direct guarantees free shipping on all orders over $99 ordered between July 16th and August 12th. If you have questions while creating or accessing your account, contact MBS Direct at (844) 603-9960. If you have questions regarding textbooks, contact Instructional Technology Specialist Mr. Anthony Ploesch at aploesch@chaminade.org or Vice Principal of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Mrs. Carolina Gunter at cgunter@chaminade.org.

Class Schedules

An email from Chaminade News will notify you when student schedules are available on BlackBaud by mid-July. Directions for accessing the schedule will be sent at this time as well. Please be advised that schedules cannot be changed to accommodate individual preferences. Changes to schedules will only be made in the case of an error or to balance class sizes. If you have difficulty accessing BlackBaud please contact the front office at (818) 363-8127.

Summer Reading & Supply Lists

In addition to textbooks, students will need school supplies and summer reading books. All students are REQUIRED to read during the summer and upon returning in August, participate in learning activities that correspond to the summer reading. You may purchase summer reading books at your local independent bookstore, bookshop.org, Amazon, or for 6th grade, at MBS Direct Online Bookstore.

Summer Reading Information (All Grade Levels)

Supply list information for all grade levels can be found HERE

LOCKER SET-UP

Campus will be open for returning students for locker set-up at the following times:

Friday, August 9: 7:30am- 6:00pm

Saturday, August 10: 7:30am- 4:00pm

Sunday, August 11: 7:30am– 12:00pm

Monday, August 12: 12:30pm-6:00pm

Tuesday, August 13: 12:30pm-6:00pm

Please note that no staff will be on campus to help with locker set-up or combinations. All returning students should already have access to their locker number and code from last year.

BUS REGISTRATION

Registration for the bus ended on June 1st. There are still spots available on some buses. If interests, please email Roxy Todd at transportation@chaminade.org.

For those families who have already registered for the bus, please expect detailed information on your route to be sent in early August.

DAILY SCHEDULES*

O Day– First Day of School

A– 8:30am-9:08am

B- 9:13am- 9:51am

C- 9:56am- 10:34am

D- 10:39am- 11:17am

LUNCH- 11:17am- 12:08pm

E- 12:13pm- 12:51pm

F- 12:56pm- 1:34pm

G- 1:39pm- 2:17pm

H- 2:22pm- 3:00pm

Day 1 and Day 2- Advisory

Advisory- 8:30am-9:02am

A/E– 9:08am-10:18am

Nutrition– 10:18am-10:27am

B/F-10:33am- 11:43am

LUNCH- 11:43am-12:28pm

C/G- 12:34pm-1:44pm

D/H- 1:50pm-3:00pm

Day 1 and Day 2

A/E- 8:30am- 9:42am

B/F- 9:48am- 10:58am

Nutrition– 10:58am-11:13am

C/G- 11:13am- 12:23pm

LUNCH- 12:23pm– 1:08pm

D/H- 1:14pm- 2:24pm

X Block- 2:30pm- 3:00pm

*Schedules are posted on the master calendar and at the top of each weekly CTW.

STAR TESTING

The Los Angeles Archdiocese administers STAR Assessments in reading and math at all K-8 Catholic schools during three test windows throughout the year. Each STAR Assessment is approximately 30 minutes long. The school uses standardized test data, along with other data (e.g. grades and observations of student work), to make curricular and instructional decisions that support student learning. As with any test, many factors can affect a student’s scores. Therefore, it is important to remind students to do their best. In June, parents will be mailed a comprehensive report of their student’s results on all three rounds of tests. If students are absent on the day teachers administer the tests, counselors will contact students for makeups. STAR Test dates and times will be posted in the CTW in three windows– September, January and May.

SUMMER MATH IN ALEKS

The ALEKS pie will be available to all current Chaminade students this summer. Rising 6th and 7th graders will have a new summer pie to work on, while 8th graders will work on their existing pie. Research shows that practicing math over the summer will help students’ math performance in the next school year.

CHAMINADE THIS WEEK (CTW)

Our weekly newsletter, CTW (Chaminade This Week), will be emailed to the primary contact address providing at the time of enrollment. Students will also receive a copy of the CTW to their chaminet.org email address every Friday at 3:00pm.

In the CTW, students and families can read Mr. Halverson’s weekly message, view schedule updates and obtain information regarding administrative announcements, ademics, counseling, athletics, campus ministry, cafeteria, student activities, and volunteering by viewing the landing page. Click here to access the CTW landing page.

SEMESTER EXAMS

At the end of each semester, students will complete two exams each day for their core classes. The schedule on exam days is 8:30am11:15am.

First semester exams- Dec, 16, 17, and 18 (All grades)

Second semester exams– May 23, 27, 28 (Grade 8)

Second semester exams– May 27, 28, 29 (Grades 6-7)

Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.- msattendance@chaminade.org, Office: 818-363-9531

ABSENTEEISM

It is the parent’s obligation to inform the Health/Attendance office of an absence between 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. each day the student is absent This is mandatory. (Emailing a teacher is NOT considered notifying the Health/Attendance office). Students who have been absent from school must have a note from a parent upon their return. Student’s absences due to illness lasting 5 or more consecutive days will need a doctor’s note of clearance to be admitted back to school

TARDIES

All students arriving late to school must check into Health/Attendance office with their school ID to sign in and receive a late slip. All tardies are unexcused unless a student brings in a note from a medical or dental office.

EARLY DISMISSALS

Students needing to leave school early must bring a note to the Health/Attendance office before 8:00am to receive an EARLY-OUT slip, which is needed to leave a classroom. It is advised that parents not just “show-up” to pick up their children, but instead notify the Health/Attendance office as soon as possible to give time to find your student. Students leaving early will meet their parent in the Health/Attendance office to be signed out for the day. It is also important to notify the Health/Attendance office if parents leave the student in someone else’s care while they are away.

**Only those people who are on the student’s emergency contact list can pick up a student. Parents please make sure you are listed as your student’s emergency contacts as well as anyone you give permission to pick up your child. Additions to a student’s contact list can be made by contacting the Registrar’s office. If in an emergency, someone other than a parent needs to pick up a student, the attendance office will need the request in writing stating who is picking up and their contact number.

HEALTH OFFICE – Medication Policy

All medication must be submitted in the original container with the student’s name clearly written on it. Medication sent to school in plastic bags, envelopes, etc., will not be accepted. Students may not carry any medication, inhaler, epi-pen, etc., unless authorized by the Dean’s office. Written authorization from a parent must accompany medication. Request for Medication to be taken During School available in the Health/ Attendance office. This policy applies to “over-the counter” as well as prescription medications. The Heath Room attendant does not administer medicine, all medication must be self-administered by the student. Further information about Chaminade’s Health/Attendance Policy and Procedure can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook.

Our Eagle Council Executive Board posed questions to Mr. Halverson after his first year of being principal

Elijah Richardson– President

Have you coached a sport here at Chaminade? Will you in the future?

I coached 8th grade flag football this year and also helped coach the 2nd half of the 6th grade baseball season. I have coached most of life, including flag football, basketball, and softball, so I am always open to coaching. I love it!

If you were a student at Chaminade, which extracurricular activities would you join?

I would probably be in the band and be a member of the mock trial team.

What is your favorite event we have here at Chaminade?

I really enjoy the Justice Fair and all of the hard work and creativity that is on display. It is also great to connect hard work with a good cause.

Dylan Bilicki– Vice President

How do you feel now that you are entering your second year at Chaminade?

The year went by very fast. I am excited to start my 2nd year at Chaminade having built relationships, connections, and understanding of our school culture over the last year.

Would you be interested in starting a club this year?

Not sure if I would start a club on my own, but if a motivated student came to me with a proposal and asked me to be their club moderator, I probably would have a hard time saying no.

Sophia Perez– Treasurer

What is your favorite subject in school and did you ever teach it?

My favorite subject in school was government. It actually inspired me to study political science in college, and yes, I was able to teach government when I was a high school teacher at St. Genevieve.

What inspired you to become a principal/teacher?

I was inspired to work with youth from both of my parents. My mom worked in pediatric oncology as a nurse practitioner and my dad worked for child protective services. They were great models of service and support for young people. My specific inspiration for teaching was from one of my first jobs out of college, which was as a beginning reading coordinator at Sylvan Learning Center. I fell in love with witnessing students make learning breakthroughs.

What is your favorite part about the Chaminade community?

I love how much everyone is willing to help. There is a very supportive environment on campus from the adults to the students that helps people feel loved and included. It also helps to make our school run smoothly!

Our Eagle Council Executive Board posed questions to Mr. Halverson after his first year of being principal

Sabrina Semerci– Secretary

How has your Chaminade experience this year been different than what you expected?

Having been a principal before, there weren’t any major surprises. However, I have been consistently impressed with the quality of our faculty and staff and the care and professionalism of everyone I work with. I have also been very impressed with the maturity of our students and how involved our students are in campus life.

What has been your favorite part about being the principal of Chaminade?

I love the buzz and energy of being on campus. I enjoy all of the opportunities I have as a leader to get involved and help keep Chaminade strong. I have really enjoyed the family spirit of our school community.

Would you ever consider teaching a class at Chaminade?

I would definitely be open to teaching a class and would love to continue to coaching where I can be of service and support.

Alegria Yang– Leader of the House Reps

Were you a teacher before you came to Chaminade? If so, what subject did you teach?

I have taught at several schools over the past twenty years, mostly in Catholic schools. Most of my teaching days, I taught junior high math and science. For my last few years of teaching, I had the opportunity to teacher high school government and economics.

What’s something about you that not many people know? I love to plan. I love to plan vacation trips in particular, but anything that requires a well-executed plan gets me excited. Cooking a complex recipe? I’m in. Putting together a party music playlist? I’m in. Does it involve an itinerary or a data spreadsheet? I’m in. I also love baseball and the San Diego Padres (but I’m a little more vocal about that interest).

SCHOOL Uniforms

CLICK TO ORDER HOUSE & SPIRIT SHIRTS

The following items of uniform are the only acceptable uniform options that may be worn:

•Dennis Uniforms (pants/skorts/shorts/ shirts/PE shirts & shorts)

• Dennis Uniforms (navy sweaters, navy sweatshirts, and navy sweatpants)

• Chaminade navy polo shirts and navy sweatshirts for Chaminade athletic teams or extracurricular activities are also permitted.

• House shirts may be worn on Mondays and spirit shirts may be worn on Fridays. You can purchase from the Student Activities Ofice using the link above.

USED UNIFORM SALE

July 25 and 26, 8:00am-5:00pm

Chatsworth CampusJoseph Rauser Library Commons

In regards to skorts, here is the breakdown of what students can wear by grade level:

• 6th & 7th grade: Navy skorts with logo

• 8th grade: Choice of navy skort with logo, or khaki skorts

Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for further details about our uniform.

ONLINE BOOSTERS

Boosters Spirit Wear merchandise is available through our online Boosters store. Over the summer, Boosters will be open for order pickup Wednesdays from 12-1pm from June 17-July 26. During the school year, orders can be picked up in person at the Chatsworth campus on Mondays and Wednesdays and at the West Hills campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour immediately afer school lets out. Please contact the boosters store at boosters@chaminade.org with any questions.

EAGLES Boosters BOOSTER

STORE

CLICK HERE

EAGLE READERS

Eagle Readers consists of dedicated readers and those who are interested in reading for pleasure. Students can become Eagle Readers simply by reading five Accelerated Reader books, at the appropriate point level (4.0 or above) and then taking quizzes achieving a score of 80% or more. To recognize their commitment to reading, students who complete five quizzes are awarded house points and receive a small reward at the end of the month. They may also be invited to breakout workshops with Guest Authors. At the end of the year, all Eagle Readers are celebrated with a Pizza Party. The student with the most AR points at the end of eighth grade receives the coveted Library Reading Award at graduation.

SUMMER READING

6th Grade students will choose ONE of the following books to read during the summer. Alone by Megan Freeman

Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston Elf Dog & Owl Head by M.T. Anderson

New Kid by Jerry Kraft

Spy School by Stuart Gibbs For more information Click HERE

7th and 8th Grade students will be making their own choice for summer reading. Click HERE for a further explanation of the expectations and objectives and some book recommendation lists.

HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR

Please mark your calendars now, so you will not miss out on the return of our Annual Holiday Book Fair which is scheduled for December 9th– December 13th in our Library during lunch and after school 3:00 pm– 4:00 pm daily! Everyone at Chaminade Middle School joins me in inviting you to this celebration of the written word. Not only will this event benefit our school, it also encourages reading enjoyment among our students. It is a fact that being a reader is more predictive of success than intelligence, economic background, or gender.

GUEST AUTHOR

Every year our Middle School Library invites an award-winning author to share with our students their love of reading and the experience of being a professional writer. The author conducts two large assemblies with a question-and-answer segment, and grade-level workshops. A book signing event is also scheduled after school for students who wish to purchase copies of their work.

Would you like to have your locker blessed by our school chaplain, Fr. Mike during the first week of school? This is such a great way to start the year of together and bring some extra blessings your way for the school year. Please sign up using the link HERE.

School Liturgy

August 15, 2024 at 9:41am Fr. Allen DeLong Arts and Athletics Center –All families are invited to attend our opening school Mass to kick of the school year. A small reception will be held immediately aferwards for all parents in attendance.

Blessed William Joseph Chaminade said, “We are all missionaries and we consider ourselves on a permanent mission” witnessing the Good News of Jesus Christ. We carry out this mission not only in the classroom, but equally in our Apostolic Works. The word Apostolic is derived from the root word Apostle, meaning “to be commissioned”. We continue the works of the Apostles by bringing the “good news to the poor and marginalized” as our missionary spirit leads us to give a direct service to them through various methods of outreach. The service projects to both the local and global community will provide our students with the opportunity to reflect upon their call to service through the utilization of their own gifts and talents.

Apostolic Works Requirement

6th grade requires 5 hours, 7th grade requires 10 hours 8th grade requires 15 hours

*With our new hour requirement for hours, donations will NO longer count toward hours. Only direct service experiences will count.

Summer Apostolic Works

All 7th and 8th graders for the 2024-2025 school year may complete 1/2 of their hours during the Summer months. Students who complete hours must follow the guidelines stated on our Apostolic Works information page found HERE. All hours should be done at a non-profit organization under supervision. After completing the service, students should complete the form HERE to verify the hours, students will NOT enter the hours into X2VOL until returning to school; rather students will turn in their Summer verification form to their Religion teacher during the first week of school. New students to Chaminade (any grade) cannot begin their hours until the start of the school year.

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September 14

Students will sign up to work at various non-profit locations in the Valley. A parent must attend with the student. 3 hours of Apostolic Work credit will be given to those who attend.

Light the Night

October 19

A 1.5 mile walk around Warner Center Park to bring awareness and fundraise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students will receive apostolic work credit for attending with a parent.

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Tackle Football

Practices begin August 3. Information for tackle football will be available on the Chaminade Middle School Athletics Web-Page, via the Parent Portal with links to the 2024 Tackle Football Calendar, Tackle Football General Information and the Tackle Football Release and Medical Information & Physical Exam Certification Form. Additional registration information will be provided mid-August. A Medical Physical Exam, dated no earlier than November 15, 2023 is required to play Tackle Football at Chaminade Middle School. Physical Exams are not required for any other sport at the middle school.

Fall Sports and Year-Round Sports

All other Fall and Year-Round Sport Tryouts and Practices will not begin until the start of school, August 14. The Tryouts Schedule will be posted in early August on the Chaminade Middle School Athletics Web-page and on the Middle School Athletic Calendar. All students interested in playing a sport will need to signup and submit a Middle School Athletics Consent Form prior to the tryout. A link to sign up and to the consent form will be posted on the Tryouts Schedule and CTW in August, just prior to the start of the tryouts. Students may not participate in tryouts without submitting the 2024-25 Athletic Consent Form. Registration and team information will be provided once teams have been selected.

Tryouts for Winter Season Sports will take place in November and tryouts for Spring Season Sports will begin in late February. There are no pre-season practices or trainings for any sports.

YEAR ROUND SPORTS

FALL SPORTS

WINTER SPORTS

Basketball 6-7-8 grade Boys and Girls Soccer 6-7-8 grade Boys and Girls

6-7-8 grade

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball 6-7-8 grade

Field Hockey 6-7-8 grade Girls

Golf 6-7-8 grade Boys and Girls

Lacrosse 6-7-8 grade Boys and Girls

Softball 6-7-8 grade Girls

Tennis 6-7-8 grade Boys

Track & Field 6-7-8 grade Boys and Girls

Volleyball 6-7-8 grade Boys

Beach Volleyball– 6-7-8 grade Girls

Questions?

Contact Athletic Director Walt Stewart– wstewart@chaminade.org

Assistant Athletic Director Jerome Riley– jriley@chaminade.org

6th GRADE CHEER TRY-OUTS

August 19. 20. and 21 from 3:15pm to 5:00pm

Squad list is posted on August 22 by 8:00pm

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Coach Kate Beskid at kbeskid@chaminade.org

The goal of our campus-wide activities program is provide opportunities for students to embrace leadership roles and develop positive character traits, explore their gifts and talents, and create lasting memories and friendships. Whether it be an all-student assembly or a specific club, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer more than 40 different clubs in the areas of leadership, special interest, and performing arts. Students will be introduced to a variety of program on September 6 at our annual Club Fair.

Marianist Family Spirit is alive within our eight houses as part of our House System. Each student will be a part of a mixed-grade house working towards a common goal throughout the school year, to win the house cup! Students participate in friendly competitions, spirit assemblies, and a spring semester Field Day event. For more information, click on the Student Activities quick-link in the CTW.

MIXED-GRADE LEVEL ADVISORY

The goal of our Marianist House System is to build community across our campus, between grade levels while allowing students to connect with faculty mentors. Houses meet to begin the week and receive campus communications. At the end of the week, advisory groups participate in character building, life skills development and community bonding activities with members of their house. The advisory period is a required part of the school day on Mondays and Fridays.

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YEARBOOKS

All students receive a yearbook in May. No order form is needed.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Click here for a list of our Clubs and Performing Arts

WHAT HOUSE AM I IN?

New students will be introduced to their houses at your August orientation events. You will also meet your WEB leaders who will mentor you throughout your first year.

MOCK TRIAL

This year’s Mock Trial applications will be made available on August 14 in the CTW (Chaminade this Week). Completed applications must be returned by Monday, August 19. Auditions will take place August 20- 22 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. The team roster will be posted Friday, August 23 at 3:00pm.

Team rehearsals will begin the week of August 2630. A parent meeting will be scheduled during the week to deliver more information about the Mock Trial season. The case we will be working on will be released September 3.

Audition requirements:

1- Research, write and memorize a 2-minute constructive speech - either proposition or opposition side. (You are either FOR or AGAINST the topic - pick one side.) Include a Hook, two Topic Points with evidence and citation of source, a Conclusion and memorize it. 2-minutes! Your topic choices are:

A. Disney movies do more harm than good.

B. All middle and high schools should have later start times.

2– Sign and submit the parent information and permission Google Form after reading with parents/ guardians. The form will be included in the application packet.

ROBOTICS– Team 83

Eagle Engineering, our middle school Robotics Team 83, will be embarking on an exciting new restructuring this fall. We are recruiting students and parents to get involved early to start work on the new Vex Robotics Competition, High Stakes. We need to gather information on both our returning students and our new incoming students so we can communicate our plans for the coming year and provide information about optional workshops and build sessions going on this summer at the high school. Parents and students, please visit THIS LINK together to complete the informational survey. The deadline to join the team is September 13 but by getting involved early, you can get a valuable head start on learning and creating a great robot for 2024-25.

For students interested in getting a big head start on the coming robotics season, The Vex Robotics for Competition Summer Camp at the high school is directly applicable to this year’s challenge. There are still openings for our first camp starting June 17th. Sign up today HERE.

Performance Dates

Fall Drama Production

November 14, 15, 16

Winter Band Concert

December 7

Winter C-Notes Concert

December 14 (Tutor Center)

Spring Drama Production

March 27, 28, 29

Spring C-Notes Concert

May 3

Spring Band Concert

May 10

Fine Arts Department

Band– Ms. Cynthia Snyder csnyder@chaminade.org

Choral Director– Ms. Madi Hoffman mhoffman@chaminade.org

Drama (Fall)– Ms. Emily Piper epiper@chaminade.org

Drama (Spring)– Mr. Michael Russ mruss@chaminade.org

Tech Crew– Mr. Robert Jones rjones@chaminade.org

EAGLE DANCE TEAM TRY-OUTS

It’s almost audition time for the Eagle Dance Team! All 6th, 7th or 8th grade boys or girls with Intermediate to Advanced level dance experience are welcome to audition for the team. We will be learning the routine on Tuesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 22 from 3:15pm-5:00pm in the Gym.

Auditions will take place on Friday, August 23 starting at 3:15pm. Audition packets will be available in Ms. Eaton’s office and in the fall CTW. Contact Ms. Eaton at heaton@chaminade.org with any additional questions.

Dance– Ms. Heather Eaton heaton@chaminade.org

"Asanincomingsixth grader, bandwasareally goodwaytomeet people... Imadefriendsin bandwhoIknowwillbe myfriendsforlife."Formerstudent "Bandtaughtmyson discipline, self-confidence andanappreciationof music."-Parent "Itwasalife-changing experience."-College Student, Music CompositionMajor

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C-NOTES 2024-2025

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Spring Travel Opportunities

We are excited to ofer a variety of options for our 8th graders this coming spring. An information meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm for 8th graders and their parents to discuss the details of the travel opportunities listed below. Package prices are based on participation. Any questions please contact Mrs. Cheryl Lande at clande@chaminade.org.

PUERTO RICO

TraveltakesplacefromApril12,2025,thruApril16,2025 The tripisopento8thgradestudentswhowouldliketoexplore thebeautifulcountryofPuertoRicoandexperiencetwo service-learningprojects.Thetripincludesawalkingtourof SanJuan,AtriptotheElYunqueCaribbeanNationalForest, abioluminescentbayexcursion,asnorkeltrip,andavisitto ourMarianistPartnerSchoolColegioSanJose Studentswill receive8hoursofapostolicworksforattendingduetothe twoservice-learningprojectsthroughoutthetrip

NEW YORK

TraveltakesplacefromApril12,2025,thruApril16,2025. Sampleitinerary-Mid,&UpperManhattanTour,9/11 Museum,TheEmpireStateBuilding,TheStatueofLiberty Ferry,andEllisIsland,SportingEvent,SkyscapeExperience, Broadway,CentralPark. Thiswillbeamemorabletripfor8thgradestudents

NATIONALPARKS

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FEB 19

MARCH 11

MAY 13

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MAY 29

CAP & GOWN MEASUREMENTS

7:45-8:30AM IN THE STUDENT CENTER

MANDATORY PARENT NIGHT

6:00-8:00PM IN THE STUDENT CENTER

100 DAYS TO GRADUATION

CELEBRATION DURING X BLOCK

GRADUATION PORTRAITS

ON-CAMPUS PORTRAITS BY APPOINTMENT

8TH GRADE RETREAT

ALL STUDENTS ATTEND 8:30AM-3:00PM

AWARDS MASS

8:40AM- ACADEMIC AWARDS PRESENTED

DINNER DANCE

6:00-9:00PM- PORTER VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

GRADUATION CEREMONY

6:00PM BACCALAUREATE MASS & COMMENCEMENT

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PARENT VolunterOportuniies

ATTEND A MIXER

Parents may choose to attend either mixer:

Wine & Cheese Mixer

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: West Hills Campus Breakfast Mixer

Thursday, August 22, 2024

8:30am – 10:30am

Location: Chatsworth Campus

HOW TO GET STARTED

Volunteering is an excellent way to get involved on campus and meet other parents. Attend a Volunteer Mixer, Click HERE to register as a school volunteer or contact Arianna Danova, Volunteer Manager at adanova@chaminade org

Welcome to the Chaminade Family! We are thrilled to have you join us and become a part of this vibrant and supportive community. We encourage you to dive in and experience the many ways you can connect, contribute, and grow with us.

Be a part of our Spirit of Giving:

We invite you to be a part of the Spirit of Giving by making a donation to the Chaminade Fund. Your donation, whether large or small, helps provide critical resources to bolster campus safety, faculty resources and development, academic programs, student activities, arts, athletics and financial aid, significantly impacting every student’s education and well being.

Sincerely,

The Chaminade Advancement Team

For Questions: please contact: advancement @chaminade org or 818-360-0615

Together, we can help our young Eagles SOAR !

CHAMINADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHAMINADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Your school picture days are: August 13th & 14th, 2024

Location: On Campus

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