Cunha Intermediate School

The final countdown is officially on. With just 14 school days left, the hallways are buzzing with a mix of end-of-year energy and focused determination. It’s been a massive week for our students, covering everything from state exams to self-care.

Our students showed serious grit this week as they powered through the Science State Testing. We know these assessments can be a lot to handle, and we’re proud of the focus they brought even at the end of the year.

This week also marked Mental Health Awareness Week, a timely reminder to check in on one another. We wrapped things up with a Lunchtime Wellness Fair, where students explored stress-relief stations and mindfulness tips. They also got to meet with a bunch of local organizations that are available to help and even pick up a free book at the HMB Library booth. A huge thank you goes to our organizers, Ms. Jazmin and Mr. Johnny, along with their student volunteers. You provided a much-needed space for everyone to breathe before the final push toward summer.

As we head into the home stretch, make sure your student is checking for any missing assignments and looking for library books to return. Let’s make these last two weeks count!

8th Grade Families: The permission slips for the Great America Field Trip are due on May 18th. Please bring them to Ms. Trisha in the office.

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.

We’re excited to invite you to shop our online Follett Book eFair from May 4-15 to May 15, 2026! This is a fun and easy way to purchase books your kids want to read while helping us grow our school and classroom libraries at Cunha Intermediate School.

Access to books at home makes a big difference for kids by improving reading skills, fostering a love of learning, and boosting confidence and overall well-being. By supporting our book fundraiser, you’ll discover great books your kids will love and support our school at the same time!

How it works:

· Shop Online: Browse a wide selection of affordable titles, from new releases to popular fiction and nonfiction. Don’t miss the Mega Sale section!

· Give Back: For every dollar spent, our school gets 20% back in credits to purchase books and resources from Follett Titlewave® for our school and classroom libraries.

· Wish Lists: Students can create personalized Wish Lists to share with family, friends, and everyone you know. These are perfect for birthdays, graduations, or just because!

· Free Shipping: All orders ship to our school for free after the online book fair ends. We’ll send them home with your child or you can pick them up at your convenience.

To purchase books or see what titles are available, visit book-efairs.follettcontent.com and enter our Book eFair Code: LDXLR

Books will be delivered in your student’s Language Arts class at the end of the online fair.

All sales benefit our school, so please help us spread the word! If you or a local business would like to donate to help students who might not otherwise be able to afford new books, please contact me at groverd@cabrillo.ca.us.

We’re very excited about this opportunity. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build a strong reading culture at Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School.

Below is the flyer for a free summer program for 9th graders. The program runs for 5 weeks, 4 days a week, includes transportation, and is completely free.

Incoming sixth grade families are invited to a coffee chat to learn about what to expect at Cunha Intermediate School and learn about the Cunha PTO. We'll be at Moonside Bakery on THURSDAY, MAY 21 at 9 am. Help us spread the word!

The last dance of the year is coming up on Friday, May 29. Watch for sign-ups to chaperone and fill the snack table.

Every single dollar stays right here at Cunha to ensure that every kid gets a chance to play, feel part of a team, and access great tools like Hudl at no cost. We might now get a scoreboard that you can read and buzzes only when supposed to! Thank you for investing in our student-athletes and showing what it means to be Cunha Strong!

Action Photos Now Available!

Want to see your student-athlete in action? Professional action photos from this season are now live and ready to view!

To check out the action shots, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to: my.photoday.com

2. Search for the Gallery Name: Cunha Action 2026

3. Enter the Access Code: Action26

Find your favorite moments from the season and grab a keepsake of your Cub on the field, track, or court!

Celebrate Your 8th Grader & Welcome Rising 6th Graders!

Whether your student is moving on to high school or just beginning their journey as a Cunha Cub, it’s time to show your school pride!

We are officially selling Cunha Cubs Lawn Signs!

• For our 8th Graders: Commemorate their fantastic time at Cunha as they head off to high school.

• For our Rising 6th Graders: Welcome your future Cubs to the pack and show the neighborhood that a new student-athlete is in training!

These signs are a wonderful way to build school spirit on the Coastside while directly supporting our athletic programs.

Track & Field Sectionals: Awaiting the Verdict!

A massive congratulations to all of our incredible Track & Field athletes who competed fiercely at Sectionals! You left it all out on the track and represented Cunha with absolute pride.

We are currently awaiting the official results, but no matter what the final scoreboard says, this team has put in an unforgettable season of hard work, grit, and personal records. Stay tuned!

Good Luck to Wrestling at Finals Tomorrow!

The mats are ready, and so are our Cubs. We want to wish the absolute best of luck to the Cunha Wrestling Team as they head into Finals tomorrow at Carlmont High School!

You have trained hard all season for this moment. Go out there, wrestle tough, and know that the entire community is cheering you on. Bring it home, Cubs!

This Week:

Monday, May 18

• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4
• PTO Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm at San Benito House
• BGCC Celebration 6:30-8:00

Wednesday, May 20

• Homework Club/Tutoring at 3:15 pm in Cunha Library
• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4

Thursday, May 21

• Homework Club/Tutoring at 2:15 pm in Cunha Library

• Memorial Day - No School

Wednesday, May 27

• 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
• Yearbook Distribution at 2:15 pm in the MU
• Spring Concert at 7:00-9:00 pm in the MU

Friday, May 29

• Dance 6:30-8:30 pm in the Gym

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