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Casimir Weekly Cougar Updates
May 24, 2024
Amazing Casimir Families, Please Enjoy Our Newsletter!!
Monday is Memorial Day. There is NO SCHOOL on MONDAY, 5/27.
We are returning to our REGULAR SCHEDULE this week.
There will be Late Start TUESDAY this week!
The first bell on Tuesday will ring at 9:20.
👪 Arts & Music Family Survey 🎶🎸🎺🪗🥁📯
Hello Casimir Students & Families,
We have a great opportunity to incorporate additional Arts instruction into Casimir for the 2024 - 25 school year. Torrance Unified is receiving additional funds from the State for Arts & Music, and we value what we hear from our families as we decide how to best guide this funding to enhance our current Arts & Music programs.
We kindly ask you to complete this survey below Link by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 29, 2024.
https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/218501814/welcome
Thank you so very much.
James Ashikawa
Proud Principal
Casimir Middle School
Great Job!!
Shout out to Mr. Rose’s band and choir students who participated in the Forum Music Festival! Everyone did a great job performing and representing Casimir Middle School! Go Cougars!
Also, great job to our band and choir students who put on a wonderful performance on Tuesday night!
This week Dr. Van Klooster discussed the Vietnam War
wearing the era’s military attire.
Mr. Kroesen’s class dissected frogs which provides students
with a hands-on opportunity to learn about
anatomy, physiology, and biology in a tangible way.
Casimir’s Got Talent on 6/7
Can you sing? Do you play musical instruments? Want to show off a unique talent or skill? Are you interested in participating in Casimir's Got Talent? Please complete this application and turn in to Mr. Cho by Friday, June 1st. Casimir's Got Talent will take place at 4:30PM on June 7th
See Something, Say Something
Parents and guradians, please talk to your child and remind them that if they see or hear something, say something by telling the nearest adult or use the app to report it. Thanks!
Interested in Color Guard?
If you are interested in Color Guard, North High School is having clinics through June 6th. Current 8th graders, you can earn PE credit. See the flyer above for the details!
Duo Prose Interpretation Showcase
Come and enjoy students’ dramatic interpretations of published prose and a public forum debate at the Speech and Debate Club's Duo Prose Interpretation Showcase!
Wednesday, May 29
The event begins at 4:30 p.m.
Casimir Middle School Cafeteria
8th Grade Promotion Speakers
8th Graders -
Are you interested in being a promotion speaker?
Yes? Here are the steps -
1 - Write a promotion speech (your English teachers have the guidelines).
2 - Practice
3 - Let your English teacher or Mrs. Stoll know that you’ll be trying out.
4 - Tryout on Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 in room 63.
Questions??????
Email Mrs. Stoll: stoll.julie@tusd.org
Upcoming CJSF Events!
CJSF Members, please keep these dates in mind. More details to come!
CJSF Award Ceremony - June 5th - 5:15 - 6:45pm (For Current CJSF Students and their Guests/Parents)
CJSF Tie-Dye Event - June 3rd - 3:30 - 4:30pm (For Current CJSF Students Only)
-Both events are only for current CJSF students and for the ceremony, their families.
Attn: Only For Students Who Take NHS Classes
Here are block schedule dates coming up in April and May at North HS.
Everyone has a period 1 so everyone should come on the "ODD (Periods 1,3,5)" Block Schedule Period 1 days. You will ride the bus back after period 1 is finished that day.
If you do not have a period 2 class at North, then you will not come to North on the "EVEN (period 2,4,6)" Block Schedule days and instead please report to your middle school for 1st period.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO COME ON THE CORRECT BLOCK SCHEDULE DATES!
If you come on the wrong date, there may not be transportation available to transport you back to your middle school.
Here are the dates with "ODD" Block Schedule and only Period 1 and Period 3 class. NO period 2 class on these dates:
4/16, 4/18, 4/22, 5/20, 5/22, 5/28
Here are the dates with "EVEN" Block Schedule and only Period 2 class. NO period 1 or 3 class on these dates:
Again if you do not take a 2nd period class at North, please report directly to your middle school in the morning on the dates below!
4/17, 4/19, 4/23, 5/21, 5/23, 5/29
If you have any questions please let me know.
The buses and your school administration have been informed of the special schedule.
I will also give you reminders when I see you at the gate.
Darin Kamiyama
Staff Assistant to Ms. Gorsich
Save the Date for Casimir's next School Site Council meeting on May 29th.
Ping Pong Club!
Esports!
Our Smash Bros Esports Season is happening now in the computer lab, room 47. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch and games will be Tuesdays after school. Permission slips are required and available in the front office. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Kaiser in room 72 or Mr. George.
Helping Students Learn Newsletter - May 2024
Quick Guide to Reporting Student Absences
Quick Guide to Reporting Student Absences
If/When your student is absent please notify us via email by sending an absence note with the following information to cook.lindsay@tusd.org
Absence Notes should include:
1. Date
2. Name of your Child
3. Date of absence
4. Reason for absence (if out due to illness please specify what symptoms your child is having)
5. Parent/Guardian Name & Relationship (absence notes can only be accepted from Primary Guardians listed in PowerSchool)
6. Phone Number where you can be reached
If you have any questions or concerns you can always reach out to Ms. Lindsay our Attendance Clerk @ (310) 533-4498 ext. 4782
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Casimir PBIS Focus During Testing
During testing, our schoolwide focus PBIS is: I am successful because I try my best.
The next Gotcha Store is Monday, 6/3! The date has changed!
Q4 Lunch with Mr. Ashikawa Winner
The Q4 Lunch with Mr. Ashikawa winner is Zeeshan Mumtaz! Congratulations!
Q4 Lunch with Mrs. Rojas Winner
The Q4 Lunch with Mrs. Rojas winners is Ryohei Shimano! Congratulations!
Q4 Pizza Gotcha Raffle Winners!
Our Q4 pizza winners are: Mackenzie Valenzuela, Raymond Torres, Madison Salazar, Lucas Burbano, Daniel Upper, and Ian Martinez! You will get your pizzas next Thursday, May 30th!
Mrs. Smith's You Choose Gotcha Pass!
The winner for Mrs. Smith's You Choose Gotcha Pass this week is Jacob Dario! Congratulations!
Dr. Larson's Gotcha Pass!
The winners for Dr. Larson's Gotcha Pass this week are Kakeru Yonamine and Dominic Zamarron! Congratulations!
Weekly In-N-Out Winner!
The In-N-Out winner for this week is: Jacob Argaez! Congratulations!
Wellness Center
Contact Us
If you need any help with this transition or with any other mental health difficulties, please reach out to the mental health team at Casimir:
Stephanie Hunnel - School Counselor
(310) 533-4498 ext. 4711
Taylor Thatcher - School-Based Therapist
(310) 533-4498 ext. 4784
Stay in Contact!
Casimir Facebook Page
Calendar at a Glance
5/27 - No School - Memorial Day
6/3 - Gotcha Store
6/7 - Casimir's Got Talent
5/29 - Duo Prose Interpretation Showcase
5/29 - School Site Council Meeting
6/11 - School Site Council Meeting
6/13 - Last Day of School
Casimir Middle School
Website: https://www.tusd.org/schools/casimir
Location: 17220 Casimir Avenue, Torrance, CA, USA
Phone: (310) 533-4498
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasimirMiddle/