Cunha Intermediate School
Week of February 23rd to February 27th
We hope everyone had a fantastic first week back! The campus is buzzing again, and while we’re just getting settled, the Cunha calendar is already filling up fast.
What to be aware of:
Course Registration: Students should have turned in their forms today. If your child has not done so, please have them bring in their form by Monday. This includes Leadership applications!
March Madness: Our Leadership students are organizing a series of lunchtime competitions. No prior experience or athletic ability are needed. Please encourage your child to participate and make some core memories!
ELPAC Testing: We are beginning our English Language Proficiency Assessments. If your child is testing, ensure they get a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast.
Field Trips
Several grade levels have field trips on the horizon, and we need chaperones to make them happen. First up, our 8th graders have an opportunity to visit the California Academy of Sciences on April 1, 2026. Please click the link below if you are able to chaperone this trip.
Communication
To make sure you don't miss out on important information, please check your email often. If you don't receive regular communication from Cunha, you may want to verify that the correct email is on file.
Physical Fitness Testing
The PFT begins in March for our 7th grade students. Please see the parent letter below for more information. Students are tested in the 5th, 7th, and 9th grade.
Cunha Athletics Boosters (CAB) Updates
6th Grade Basketball is Heating Up
6th Grade Basketball is Heating Up!
Our 6th-grade basketball teams have been showing incredible heart and hustle. We’d love to see you in the stands wearing your purple and gold to cheer them on!
· Can’t make it to the gym? No problem! You can still catch every layup and buzzer-beater from home. Don’t forget that you can stream our home games via Hudl Fan.
· Watch Online: Visit fan.hudl.com and search for Cunha Intermediate to follow the action live!
Dine Out for a Cause: Breakwater BBQ Fundraiser
· Take a night off from cooking and support the Boosters! Join us for a delicious community fundraiser at one of our favorite local spots.
· Date: Thursday, March 19th
· Location: Breakwater BBQ
· The Impact: A portion of all sales will go directly toward funding Cunha sports programs. Bring your appetite and your Cub pride!
Promote Your Business & Support the Cubs
· Looking for a way to get your business in front of hundreds of local families? We are currently selling Gym Banners that will be prominently displayed in the Cunha Gym all year long.
· High Visibility: Your logo will be seen during PE classes, home games, and community events.
· Community Investment: 100% of banner proceeds go toward athletic equipment and safety gear.
· Interested? Please contact us at cunhaathletics@gmail.com for pricing and design specifications.
Stay Connected
Follow Cunha Athletic Boosters on Instagram and Facebook @CunhaAthleticBoosters to stay up to date on schedules, games, and announcements. You can also find schedules and more information on our website:
CunhaAthleticBoosters.org
Curious about CAB Meetings?
Want to know what happens at CAB meetings? Check out our meeting minutes here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ocuu5BWifT3AGL8CmGqOCKwzhsT61Ig-
Upcoming Events
This Week: ELPAC Testing Continues
Monday, March 2
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
Tuesday, March 3
- March Madness begins!
Wednesday, March 4
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 3:15 pm in Cunha Library
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
Thursday, March 5
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 2:15 pm in Cunha Library
- School Site Council at 4:30pm in D1
Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8
- Robotics Competition
Next Week:
Monday, March 9
- ELPAC Make Up Testing
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
Tuesday, March 10
- ELPAC Make Up Testing
Wednesday, March 11
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 3:15 pm in Cunha Library
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
Thursday, March 12
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 2:15 pm in Cunha Library
- Board Meeting 6pm (Library closed)
Yearbooks
Calling All Artists!
We're excited to announce our yearbook art contest with the theme "Greetings from Half Moon Bay" (think vintage postcards, beach vibes, and that classic "wish you were here" feeling). Whether you're into painting, drawing, photography, digital design, or any other medium, we want to see your creative take on what makes our coastal town special. Your artwork should be sized at 8.5"x11", and all students in grades 6-8 are welcome to enter. The winning design will be featured in this year's yearbook, and the artist will receive a free copy to keep forever. Submissions are due by March 20, 2026, so start brainstorming your ideas and show us Half Moon Bay through your eyes!
Buy a yearbook: https://bit.ly/cunhayearbook. Passcode: 1016935141791594
If you have previously purchased a yearbook through Treering and need to add this school or year on your account, please follow these instructions: https://help.treering.com/s/article/Update-School-and-School-Year-for-Your-Child.
Parents, if you have awesome pictures of Cunha students, please share them here: https://bit.ly/cunhapictures. Photos submitted may be used in future newsletters and/or the yearbook.
Don't forget that each purchase of a yearbook comes with two free pages that you can customize. Custom pages are only printed in your child's yearbook.
Cubs in Action
Hazel Health
We know that students learn best when they feel best. According to the National Center for Education Statistics: 70% of public schools say more students are seeking mental health services.
This school year, we’re proud to offer all students with $0 access to online therapy and counseling services, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% safe and confidential.
Your student can speak 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist from the convenience of school or home, with your consent. Hazel Health provides high-quality care for all students — no matter their insurance or immigration status.
Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students build the tools and skills they need to succeed in and out of the classroom:
Improve communication and confidence
Build healthy friendships and relationships
Develop coping skills to manage emotions
Navigate academic stress and pressure
Hazel’s short-term online therapy program has been proven to reduce symptoms of common mental health concerns — and gives kids tools to cope with challenges they face at school and beyond. Students cannot receive care without your consent, so please take 5 minutes to sign up today at hazel.co.
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
The Say Something-Anonymous Reporting System (ARS) program empowers students to be Upstanders and say something to a Trusted Adult when they recognize warning signs and threats. The Tip Line allows you to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns to help someone who may hurt themselves or others.
To submit a tip, click the picture below, call 1-844-572-9669 or text 79775.
Please check out the Frequently Asked Questions for Parents here: https://bit.ly/cunhasaysomethingfaq
