Cunha Intermediate School
Week of March 23rd to March 27th
Student Leadership Awards (8th Grade Only)
Applications for the Student Leadership Awards are now open! These awards are open to 8th -12th graders (Leadership) and 9th 12th graders (Sustainability). Students must submit a 500-word essay responding to either or both prompts. Applications close April 30.
Leadership Awards
The City of Half Moon Bay’s Annual Leadership Award program recognizes outstanding achievements and leadership qualities of middle school and high school students who have distinguished themselves as role models among their peers. Areas such as work ethic, community service, leadership, social responsibility, and/or overcoming obstacles to accomplish goals are considered.
Leadership Prompt (8th Graders Eligible):
"Describe your involvement in leadership activities and explain how these efforts have made a positive impact on your school, or community. Explain how you have motivated and inspired others."
Sustainability Prompt (High School Only):
"Food waste is a growing environmental challenge. How can reducing food waste in Half Moon Bay benefit our environment and community, and what role can young people play in making this change?"
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a student in good standing enrolled in middle school or high school in Half Moon Bay
- Must have good attendance and academic record
- Must have volunteered in the community
- Must illustrate leadership skills or exemplary social responsibility
- May have overcome adversity or serve as a role model to others
Host an Amity!
Cunha will be hosting an amity intern next year, and we are in need of a host family for this fall (August to December) or next spring (January to June). Amity interns are international teaching interns who work in the Spanish classes. Amity interns are, or training to become, teachers so they can provide highly-qualified support in the classroom. And by the end of the year they can plan, prepare and teach entire lessons! Ms. Mireia herself is a former Amity intern.
Hosting experiences and expectations vary based on your own family’s needs. The only requirements are a private bedroom and three meals a day. Most Amities prepare their own lunches and just eat whatever their hosts are having for breakfast and dinner. Is your family busy and always on-the-go? That’s fine! Amities are adults. Want to include them in family events? Talk to them about how to be involved. Don’t speak Spanish? They speak English. If you’re curious or want to learn more about the Amity Program, go to https://amity.org and reach out cusd.sipa@gmail.com.
Click on the links below to see testimonials from former Amity hosts.
Cunha Athletics Boosters (CAB) Updates
Cunha Athletics Update: Playoffs, Celebrations, and Spring Sports!
Spring sports are quickly approaching! Spring sports include: Boys and Girls Soccer, Track and Field, Wrestling, Tennis, and Boys Volleyball. Please see starting dates and locations for these respective sports:
🏐Boys Volleyball: Monday, March 30th 3:30-4:30pm in the Event Center
🎾Tennis: Monday, March 30th 3:30-4:45pm on the Cunha tennis courts
🏃♀️➡️🏃♂️➡️Track and Field: Monday, March 30th 3:30-4:30pm. Track will meet by the snack shack.
🤼♂️🤼♀️Wrestling: Tuesday, March 31st 3:30pm in the Cunha gym
⚽Boys Soccer*: Monday and Tuesday, March 30th and 31st 4:15-5:30pm on the north soccer fields
⚽Girls Soccer*: Monday and Tuesday, March 30th and 31st 3:30-4:45pm on the north soccer fields
*PLEASE NOTE: Soccer is the only Cunha sport that has tryouts. Depending on the number of players who try out, there is a possibility that there will be cuts.
In order to participate in Cunha sports, your student-athlete must be a member of the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside. If your child has already participated in a Cunha sport, then you are already a member. See the link below to become a member:
http://bgccoastside.my.site.com/portal/s/membership
Once a member and your child makes a team, you will be asked to pay a sports fee of $150. Please contact the BGCC if there are any concerns with the sports fee; BGCC is willing to work with all families as needed.
Spring sports games/matches will begin around the week of April 20th. Please contact Mr. Lugo for questions and/or additional information.
Upcoming Events
This Week:
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
Tuesday, March 31
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4 (Extra Session)
Wednesday, April 1
- 8th Grade Field Trip to Cal Academy of Sciences
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 3:15 pm in Cunha Library
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
- Mandatory DC Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm in Cunha Library
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 2:15 pm in Cunha Library
- School Site Council Meeting 4:30-5:30 pm in D1
Monday, April 6
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
Tuesday, April 7
- ELD Field Trip
Wednesday, April 8
- 8th Grade Panoramic Picture
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 3:15 pm in Cunha Library
- Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
- Homework Club/Tutoring at 2:15 pm in Cunha Library
- Board Meeting at 6:00 pm in Cunha Library
Friday, April 10
- Dolores Huerta Day
- Last Day before Spring Break
Cubs in Action
Yearbooks
8th Graders: Vote Now for Yearbook Awards
Parents of 8th grade students, please let them know that they can begin voting for the 8th Grade "Superlatives" or Yearbook Awards. Only 8th graders may vote, and they will need to log into their school Google account to do so.
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.
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
