Cunha Intermediate School

We wanted to clarify the difference between the grades you see in our two main systems to help you better understand your child's academic progress.

PowerSchool grades are like the traditional report cards you may remember receiving in the mail and represent a "snapshot in time." They show your child's grades at specific reporting periods (progress reports and report cards) and remain fixed until the next official reporting period.

Schoology grades, on the other hand, are "living grades" that update continuously as teachers enter new assignment scores. These grades reflect your child's most current academic standing and will change regularly as new work is completed and graded throughout the marking period.

This means that if you check both systems on the same day, you might see different grades. For the most up-to-date picture of your child's academic progress, Schoology will give you real-time information. If you have any questions about interpreting your child's grades or would like to discuss their academic progress, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We encourage you to have an important conversation with your middle schooler about energy drinks as we have seen an uptick in both students drinking energy drinks and inattention in the classroom. Recent studies show that nearly one-third of teens regularly consume these beverages, but the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly advises against energy drink use for children and adolescents.

Here's what you need to know: Energy drinks contain dangerously high levels of caffeine, often exceeding what's safe for developing bodies and brains. Your child is more vulnerable to caffeine's effects than adults, which can lead to sleep problems, increased anxiety and aggression, heart irregularities, and difficulty concentrating in school.

Start the conversation by asking what your child knows about energy drinks and whether friends are using them. Explain that while these drinks promise energy and focus, they often create more problems than they solve.

Remember: This isn't about restricting your child, but about protecting their developing body and brain during these crucial years.

Source:Johns Hopkins Medicine - "Energy Drinks and Kids: What You Need to Know"

The entire 7th grade has an opportunity to visit the Tech Museum in San Jose on October 21st. In order to make this happen, we will need 20+ chaperones to ride the bus and walk around the museum with students. We are more than halfway to our chaperone goal! Please sign up here if you are available.

*Fingerprinting and TB test not required

Permission slips for 7th graders will be going out next week in science classes.

Today, Friday, September 26 is the last day of the Cunha PTO Voluntary Tuition Drive. We are at about $30,000 of our $45,000 goal. Contributions are accepted by cash, check to Cunha PTO or online at CunhaPTO.org/Give. Please encourage your student to return their blue donation envelope to help their homeroom qualify for prizes. Donations and envelopes will continue to be counted toward classroom contests until October 1.

Dr. Miramontes, CUSD Superintendent, is attending the October PTO Meeting on Tuesday, October 21 at 6 pm in room D1. He'll share his vision for Cunha and answer questions. Interpretation is available. Please join us!

Team Spotlight: Girls 6A Volleyball
Our Girls 6A Volleyball team is undefeated and currently tied for first place—congratulations to our athletes and coaches for a strong start to the season!

Community Spotlight
A huge thank you to Tony Plancarte of Plancarte Electric for helping us get the gym set up to use Hudl. Thanks to him and our CUSD staff, we’ll soon be able to better support our fans with live stream and video replay!

Fall Sports Calendar
Stay up to date with this season’s games and meets.

Cross Country – Home Meet
Come cheer on our runners! The Cunha Cross Country team is hosting their only home meet at Half Moon Bay High School, 4:15 PM. Let’s pack the sidelines and show our support.

Save the Dates

• Fall Fest at Farallone View - October 11, 11 AM-4 PM
  Don’t miss the fun! Our very own principal, Mr. Guzman, will be in the dunk tank—a perfect chance to show your school spirit.

• Pumpkin Fest - October 18-19
  Sign up now to enjoy the festivities with a view while serving up pie for our student athletes. We need YOU to make each season a success!

Share Your Photos & Videos

We’d love to feature our athletes! Please text scores, highlights and/or pictures to Breanna at 831-682-1398.

Stay Connected

• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @CunhaAthleticBoosters

• Learn more about: becoming a BGCC member, registering your athlete, and purchasing team apparel

• Want to get involved? Email us anytime at cunhaathletics@gmail.com

Carpool & Early Release Reminder
For away games where a player needs to leave early (no earlier than 3 PM), please email the front office before the game. Include:

• Your player’s name

• The adult they will be leaving with

Even if that adult is on your emergency contact list, this helps the office process requests quickly. Phone calls are not sufficient.

• Email: politothomasi@cabrillo.k12.ca.us or NegreteJ@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

Come out and support our Flag Football team on Tuesday 9/30 at 4:15 pm!

ELAC had its first meeting of the year this past Tuesday. The topics discussed were:

• Introduction to Cunha Staff
• A community needs survey
• A presentation by Dr. Gerry Lopez on How to Support Your Students Academically

Please join us for next meeting on November 4th! Food and childcare will be provided.

Monday, September 29th

• Historical Figures Project Due for 8th Graders
• Homework Club 3:20-4:20 pm in the Cunha Library

Wednesday, October 1st

• Homework Club 3:20-4:20 pm in the Cunha Library
• Reclassification Ceremony 6:00-7:00 pm in the MU

Thursday, October 2nd

• Homework Club 2:20-3:20 pm in the Cunha Library

Monday, October 6th

• Homework Club 3:20-4:20 pm in the Cunha Library

Wednesday, October 8th

• International Walk and Roll to School Day
• Fall Picture Retakes
• Homework Club 3:20-4:20 pm in the Cunha Library

Thursday, October 9th

• Homework Club 2:20-3:20 pm in the Cunha Library
• Board Meeting 6:00 pm in the Cunha Library

Friday, October 10th

• End of Quarter 1
• First Dance

Buy a yearbook: https://bit.ly/cunhayearbook

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.

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

Learn more about the Cunha PTO here: https://cunhapto.org/

Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm in Room D1. All are welcome!

Parents of English Learners are invited to join ELAC! Contact Jazmin in the front office for more information.

Purchase Cunha spirit gear and help support the sports program that impacts hundreds of students!