Mrs. Bumatay's Bulletin
For Parents and Students
Volume 5 . Issue 10 . Week of October 14, 2024
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Principal's Message
Dear Cavalier Families,
October has been busy already! Assemblymember David Alvarez requested to hold a media event last Friday at our school to celebrate the passage of AB 3216 - the cellphone free schools act that he co-authored. It was signed into law by the Governor late last month. I was so proud of our students who represented our school very well! Here is the clip of the press conference on KUSI or Fox News!
In addition, October is also Filipino-American History Month (not Heritage month as it is commonly mistaken for). One of the reasons I became an educator 29 years ago, was to support Filipino-American students in their school experience because when I was a student in this district, there were not many educators that looked like me. It was challenging at times as a student to navigate the school system as my parents were not familiar with it as well. As such, I have been involved with the annual Magkaisa Filipino-American Parent and Student Conference. This conference features college and career workshops and also cultural workshops. It is happening on October 19 at Sweetwater High School from 8:30 - 1:00. It is open to all, and your entire family is invited to this free event. In addition, I have also served on the Karangalan Scholarship Committee for many years, reading applications and raising funds to support Filipino-American students in our district pursue their higher education goals. This work is parallel to our school mission of making sure students "belong and thrive"!
How can you celebrate Filipino-American History Month? There are several ways!
- Follow @FANHS (Filipino American National Historical Society) and @Fanhssandiego (San Diego chapter) on IG for their daily posts.
- Watch the series "Out of the Boondocks" on KPBS. You may recognize Xavier the X-Man from 92.5 radio station, Martial Artist "Sweet Pete" Salas who owns a Martial Arts Academy on 3rd Avenue right here in downtown Chula Vista, and Chef Jeff Roberto, who has come to our school several times to do cooking demonstrations as part of our Chefs de Cuisine partnership!
- Visit the Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit here at the F Street Chula Vista Civic Library! There is a free screening of "Searching for Kapwa" that will also be held at the library on Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 pm.
Finally, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We will be having a Pink Out Day this Friday, October 18. Wear pink to school! Also, we will have a Breast Cancer Honor Walk out on the field during Advisory on Friday. Please submit a name and/or a picture to honor a loved one who has been impacted by Breast Cancer. Here is the link. The walk will begin at 11:30 am around our field. If you would like to attend, please check in through the main office.
This week's announcements:
- There is a School Site Council meeting on Tuesday at 3:30. Here is the agenda. The meeting will be held in conference room 104 in person or here is the meeting link to be online.
- All students and parents have the unique opportunity to receive individual and family therapy sessions at no cost through the Center of Mindful Relationships. If any student is interested in this, please fill out this form or scan the QR code on the flyer listed below.
- Rise Up Friday has changed this year to include Parent Conferences. This week will be with the Math department. Parents, you may receive a notification that your student's Math teacher has invited you to attend a conference and/or that your student has been assigned to stay after school on Friday for extra support.
Continuing announcements:
- A reminder that NO CELL PHONES or earbuds / headphones should be visible on campus. They should be turned off and put in backpacks. We found cell phones to be the cause of many conflicts due to social media. Parents, please support us with this. Do not contact your child through the cell phone during the day. Parents can always call the main office to relay a message to your student. Phones should not be on during CLUB TC and shouldn't be in sight until students are off-campus.
- Parents can register their students for Club TC on the school website or through the QR code below. The Club TC office is in Room 215, close to the white G street gate. Those arriving early must enter through the gate. After school dismissal is also through the white G street gate. Once students exit the Auditorium gate at 3:10 pm they are not allowed to enter back for Club TC.
Please feel free to contact myself or Assistant Principal
Mr. Kevin.Willard@sweetwaterschools.org with any questions.
In your service,
Mrs. Lora Bumatay
Wear Pink on Friday!
Daily Spirit Days !
Assemblymember David Alvarez selected our school to celebrate the passage of
AB 3216 - Limiting the use of cellphones in schools
Thank you to Mr. Clark for preparing our students! They did well!
Maria getting interviewed by KUSI News!
ASB President Vienna spoke about the impact of cellphones on student learning!
It was a pleasure to have our State Assemblymember at our school!
Congratulations!
Ms. Cortez class enjoying the outdoors!
Having fun with the chickens!
CLUB TC Sports!
Our CARE Matrix
Advisory Lessons will cover each part of the matrix so our students will know our school expectations!
KEEP CVM DISTRACTION FREE, NO EARBUDS OR HEADPHONES!
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Chula Vista Middle School Contact Information
Email: lora.bumatay@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: cvm.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 415 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 619-498-6800
Principal Chula Vista Middle School, a School for the Creative and Performing Arts