Correia Middle School News

There will no classes on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Classes resume on Tuesday, September 3.

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• CORREIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE254124
• Also Needed: Powerschool Student ID

We are pleased to share that we have successfully recruited three parent volunteers to participate in the School Site Council and School Governance. Next week, we will provide a link to the ballot for an official vote to confirm their roles on our SSC for this school year. Additionally, we are still seeking one additional parent to complete our committee.

What is the SSC and SGT?

The School Site Council (SSC) is responsible for the following tasks; review school and student performance data, establish/review school goals, monitor implementation of the site plan for student achievement, develop/oversee the parent involvement policy and home school compact and annually approve and recommend the SPSA to the SDUSD Board of Education for approval (categorical budget and school goals).

The Site Governance Team (SGT) ensures shared decision-making occurs on instructional programs including; changes in the school’s subject emphasis, school-wide student discipline plan, site security plan, and multiple-site assignments for applicable programs.

Our SSC and SGT meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

We look for a two-year commitment for new members.

If you are interested in joining our Correia SSC/SGT please fill out the nomination form.

CORREIA OPEN HOUSE – Meet and Greet

Join us this Thursday, September 5th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm to meet your student's teachers. We will have food trucks, so no need to rush home for dinner. We are offering a casual "Meet and Greet" environment so please access your teachers' presentations prior to meeting them: Correia Teachers Slides

Campus and Food Trucks will be open for parents and students starting at 5:00 pm.

• 5:00 – 5:20 PM Correia Musical performance.
• 5:20 – 5:40 PM Principal’s Message with FODAC.
• 5:40 – 7:00 PM Meet and Greet Your Student’s Teachers
• Walk Your Student’s Schedule, make sure to visit the library
• Electives, Counseling, and Club tables to browse

Correia Administration will hold a Title I Informational Parent Meeting at 5:45 PM in the Library.

Congratulations to the 2023-24 Correia Chapter of Tri-M! This student leadership group was selected by the National Association for Music Education as the National Junior Chapter of the year for 2023-24. Read the press release here. Correia Middle School's Chapter of Tri-m serves as our Student Music Leadership Council for the Correia Music Department. Tri-M is a national honor society that recognizes students that have exceeded both academically and musically. Each student is chosen by their character, cooperation, leadership, service and scholarship. It is the only honor music society for middle/high schoolers and requires dedication and hard work.

Congratulations!

Marc Dwyer,

Music Director

Did you know?

The last few years, Dana Middle School and FODAC have sponsored a Lego Robotics club and that school teams compete in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Challenge competition every fall. Correia students have also been welcome to join as participation in this activity helps students improve upon foundational coding and robotics principles, before they can eventually join a Robotics team at the high school level.

***Last year Dana/Correia had 3 teams competing in FLL!**

While Dana administration and FODAC support this program by providing the space and equipment, this is an entirely PARENT coached activity. ALL PARENTS of students who are participating need to attend practices and support students to be successful. The FLL season runs August to November/December (depending on how far the team advances in the competition) and practices are typically held after-school 2x/week during this period. There are some costs associated with registering a team for competition, which the club can provide assistance with for families that may need it. For more information see the video and information on this link:

FLL CA Southern | FIRST Robotics - California

Past year's coaches are willing to help mentor new parents and coaches get teams off the ground at Correia and Dana. If you have an interest after

reviewing what this is all about, fill out the interest form and you will be contacted with more information in early August. Again, remember that

we need parents willing to coach teams. Team size maximum per competition rules is 10, but ideal size is probably around 4-6, so we need

parents coaches willing to take this on.

Dana/Correia Lego Robotics Interest Form

DOZENS 0F MIX AND MATCH OPTIONS, ORDER WHAT MEETS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY'S PERSONALITY BY CLICKING THE IMAGE BELOW.

PE shirts and sweatshirts will be available for purchase before school, during lunch, and after school.

Please note that we only accept cash (with a preference for small bills and exact change). Sorry NO CHECKS or CREDIT CARDS!!!!

Correia Middle SchoolThe clothing and cost of items are as follows:

• Performance Wear Shirt $15

• Standard Wear Shirt $14

• P.E. Sweatshirt: $20

Thank you for your understanding and support as we make these transitions. We look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Correia Adminstration

For the 2024-2025, Correia will continue to implement the rotating block schedule that will be consistent on a weekly basis and provide additional learning time. 2024-2025 Bell Schedule

Correia has two counselors on staff to assist students and parents. Jessica Moreno supports 7/8 grade students with last names A-L and can be reached at jmoreno1@sandi.net. Estella Acosta supports 7/8 grade students with last names M-Z and can be reached at eacosta1@sandi.net. Both counselors can also be reached by calling 619-560-4809 x3056 or 3057.

Our main office is open every day from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If your child must be absent from school, please call 619-560-4809 to report the absence.

If you would like to communicate with a staff member, please check our website for email addresses. Email is the most efficient method of communication. You may also call 619-560-4809.

We want to inform you about some changes regarding student planners due to recent funding limitations.

This year, we have ordered a limited number of physical planners, as a recent school survey also indicated that almost 80% of our student population was not utilizing the planners effectively. To better support our students and their organizational needs, we are encouraging the use of a digital alternative. We will encourage students to use Google Calendar as a planner to help them manage their schedules and assignments more efficiently.

Additionally, we will be providing Correia Planner Pages, which will be posted electronically for all students. These pages will be reviewed by teachers and will include essential information such as:

- School rules

- Dress code policies

- Attendance policy

- Other important school policies

We believe that transitioning to a digital planning system will not only be more beneficial but also more engaging for our students. We encourage all families to support their children in using Google Calendar and accessing the Correia Planner Pages to stay informed and organized.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we implement these changes. If you have any questions or need assistance setting up Google Calendar, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Correia Administration

Our website is our primary communication tool and is updated weekly. Check out the School News section for up-to-date communications. You will find answers to most questions on our website.

In addition, the Correia Staff works together to create a weekly SMORE newsletter that is informative, relevant, and time-sensitive. Newsletters are sent to the parent email address recorded in PowerSchool. Parents can access PowerSchool by following this link: https://powerschool.sandi.net/public/

ParentConnection accounts transfer from one school to another as your child matriculates. Parents who do not have an existing ParentConnection account can create one by following the “Create an Account” directions found on the link above. A job-aid is available as well. You will need the following information when creating an account:

• Student Name: INSERT NAME

• Access ID: INSERT ID

• Access Password: INSERT PASSWORD

In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we rarely send home paper flyers. Please verify your email address is entered correctly.

All 7th graders need verification of immunizations for:

• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis - 1 dose

• Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses

If you have not submitted an up-to-date shot record at a previous school, please email the SDUSD program Nurse for Immunization, Adrienne Lenhoff at alenhoff@sandi.net, and please copy our nurse, Mrs. Soriano at psoriano@sandi.net.

If you are receiving this newsletter and your child will not be attending Correia, Joyce McDonald @ jmcdonald1@sandi.net with your child's new school of attendance.

Thank you!

September 20-End of 1st Grading Period

October 4 -- No School

October 23-25- Parent Teacher Conference

Email: hhernandez@sandi.net
Website: correiamiddle.com
Location: 4302 Valeta Street, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 619-560-4809