Casimir Weekly Cougar Updates

Actively listens to understand others, seeks common ground, and effectively articulates ideas, positions, and stories in ways that build strong interpersonal relationships and collaborations for mutual benefit.

"Today, my 6th grade ELA class reviewed a study guide about figurative language for their Unit 1 test coming up next week. Students prepared and completed the study guide by working in small teams and visiting each station around the room. Before students made their way to the next station, they needed to get approval from an educational professional in the room to ensure all team members had the correct answers. This enacts students to embrace Torrance's initiative to instill students with a growth mindset. This activity's collaborative process ensures all teammates in their group were prepared and no student was left out of the learning experience."

-Mr. Daniel Gray

"In 7th grade English, we spent the quarter reading non-fiction and historical fiction novels in our book club groups. Through the entire process, the class honed their academic literacy skills and learned about diverse perspectives. Additionally, there was interdisciplinary learning since the books covered various historical eras and science concepts. These pictures represent our final presentations where the groups discussed what they learned."

-Ms. Julie Stoll

"Following their math Unit assessment, students reflect on their learning by identifying areas for improvement and setting goals for future assessments. Their responses demonstrate a growth mindset. The question helps students recognize challenges, develop strategies for improvement, and take ownership of their learning. Students are learning that mistakes are opportunities for growth. Their perseverance, reflection, and continued effort are important parts of the learning process."

-Ms. Eva Rojas

When: Friday, November 6th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Location: The Gym

Come to Casimir for some Fall Pumpkin Patch themed fun with music, friends, and

FOOD! Admission is FREE! Food and other goodies will be on sale. We will also have

a self photo booth!

Please come in the TUSD dress code approved/appropriate clothes.

*You will be required to bring your SIGNED permission slip and Casimir ID to enter*

Dine and donate with Chronic Tacos! Join us in raising funds for Casimir Middle School from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Friday, October 30th!

Use code "CASIMIR26" in-store or on the Chronic Tacos app.

15% of the proceeds suppor Casimir Middle School.

Chronic Tacos Redondo Beach

1509 Hawthorned Blvd #101, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Hi Casimir Families!

We have some wonderful news to share! Three amazing Casimir parents have generously volunteered to serve on our 2026–2027 School Site Council (SSC), and we are incredibly grateful for their willingness to support our students and school community!

As part of our required election process, we kindly ask all Casimir families to take a moment to complete our Google Ballot Form by Monday, November 2, to officially elect our three parent representatives.

Click Here: https://forms.gle/W3GHYp6o2iCttnf66 - to Complete a 26-27 SSC Parent Election Ballot

Thank you so very much for your participation and continued support of our wonderful Casimir community!

Q1 report cards will be emailed to both primary guardians and students in the afternoon on Wednesday, 11/4.

Join us as Casimir's Speech and Debate students share their ideas and wonders!

Where: Casimir Cafeteria

When: November 16th at 5:00pm

The first Gotcha Store of the year will be Thursday, 11/12 at lunch in Mr. Cho's room (35) and room 51. Use your Gotcha tickets like cash for pens, pencils, erasers, markers, lots of squishies, blankets, mini stuffed animals, fidget toys, and so much more!

Be sure all of your Gotcha tickets are signed by Casimir staff AND have your name on them!

Congratulations to the Red Ribbon Week Gotcha Raffle winners! The pizza blanket winner is Emily O. The donut blanket winner is Emma D. The watercolor marker set winner is Rikuto. The basketball winner is Towma. The Hydroflask winner is Sophia D!

The quarter 1 winner for lunch with Mr. Ashikawa is Flavio D.! Congratulations!

The quarter 1 winner for lunch with Mrs. Nakamura is Teegan R.! Congratulations!

The winners of the Kings poster are Teegan R., Joe V., and Kallie S.! Congratulations!

The winners of the mini fan are Lana C, Micah N, Joe V, and Kallie S! Congratulations!

Last week, we had a mummy wrapping contest at lunch run by student council and Mr. Cho! Everyone had fun!

In Media Arts, we’re working on movement right now. We might use movement for a project soon. And we’re gonna start photoshop in December.

Like design? art? colors? Join media arts.

Yearbook

You can take photos.

In the yearbook club they had their first meeting.

Ask Mr. Britt questions about joining :)

Math Matters!!!!

In Mrs. Lee’s math class students are learning about math. In math we do equations.

In media arts we are working on movement project in Canva.

Megan is an 8th grade student at Casimir who enjoys watching Horror Movies, Drawing, Painting, and Megan also likes to read books and poems. She also likes making artwork of her favorite games and tv shows. Another thing she likes is to go around the neighbourhood skating and listening to music. Her favorite music type is usually rock and metal type things.

Micah is an 8th grader here at Casimir Middle School. His hobbies include playing games, crocheting, and collecting. A game Micah enjoys playing is Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE!, a rhythm game with a storyline. As for collecting, Micah enjoys collecting mangas, books with a comic/graphic novel format originating in Japan. Micah also enjoys crocheting, plushies in particular. Last but not least, Micah’s favorite aspect about Casimir Middle School are the many learning opportunities there are.

Parents/ Guardians, you have access to Schoology too!

Schoology is used by teachers to:

-post student work and materials

-boost collaboration

-communicate

In Schoology, you can:

-find assignments

-textbook materials/ resources

-other classroom posts from teachers.

Need help finding the Schoology log in? Click the QR code above and it will take you to tusd.schoology.com

Once you are there, click on Courses in the top left to access your child's class pages in Schoology. The To Do list on the right will show you what your child needs to complete now in Schoology. Be sure to always check PowerSchool for grades and attendance.

If you have more questions, you can always explore the TUSD Parent Tech Support website that has helpful videos, tutorials, directions, and resources.

If you are planning to attend any NHS football games this season, please follow the NHS Stadium Policies. These will be strictly enforced at all games to ensure the safety and security of all spectators at the events.

MIDDLE SCHOOL & YOUNGER GUESTS (THROUGH GRADE 8)

• Only Casimir and Magruder students are permitted. Student ID is required to enter.
• Must be accompanied by their parent or guardian (not older sibling or other parents) at all times.

ALL GUESTS

• No re-entry after exiting.
• No tobacco, drugs, weapons, alcohol, or violence permitted. Bags will be searched.
• Refrain from unruly, disruptive behavior. This includes verbal or physical harassment.
• Refrain from the use of foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.
• Dispose of trash in the provided trash receptacles.
• North High School Administration reserves the right to remove anyone for cause without refund.

• Only NHS and opposing school students may enter.
• Student ID is required to enter. Students enter free with ASB.

VISITING TEAM GUESTS

• You will have a separate entrance at our East gate off of Yukon Avenue. There is an additional west entrance off of Felbar Ave but will not have a separate entrance for your fans.
• Please remain on your side for the entirety of the game or until you plan on leaving for the night. There will be a snack bar and restrooms for your convenience.
• Your students must show their physical ID to gain entry.
• We kindly request that the visiting team admin manage their students/athletes, and families.

Students who are tardy to 3 or more class periods in one week will receive an after-school reflection (aka detention) the follow Thursday.

Students will also lose 3 points each time a detention is assigned. The detention can be dismissed by being on time to school and all classes the following Monday through Wednesday.

Detentions will begin on September 10th for tardies received during the week of August 31st–September 4th.

Please do your best to be on time to school and to every class throughout the day. Let’s keep up the great work, Cougars!

Please view the image above or click the button below to see the new TUSD Middle School lunch menu!

All students must turn in a completed Athletic Packet prior to trying out for any sport. Students will not be permitted on the field without this packet submitted.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the main office.

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

Hi students and families,

This is Mrs. Liu, your Casimir Middle School Mental Health Counselor, and I am also very excited to support you this year! I am here to help students address issues related to daily stress, anxiety, depression, healthy coping skills, peer relationships, grief and loss, and more.

Come by my office (RM42) during snack or lunch, and we can set up a meeting.
Families, feel free to email or call me regarding your student.
liu.janet@tusd.org

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:

Janet Liu, AMFT
School Based Mental Health Therapist

liu.janet@tusd.org
(310) 533-4498 x4784

Check out the latest edition of Helping Students Learn to read articles about asking questions to help your child find solutions for math problems, turning reading into learning, demonstrating organization, making your home a place for learning, providing thinking practice, supervising social media use, helping your middle schooler practice being responsible, and more!

In preparation for the upcoming Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, October 15, our District’s Communications Department will conduct a districtwide test of our Emergency Alert System.

What to Expect:

• On October 15, all families opted into district communications will receive a test DRILL text message sent to the primary numbers listed for Guardian 1 and Guardian 2 in PowerSchool.

• The test text will direct you to visit tusd.org/alerts, our central hub for ongoing updates during both drills and real school emergencies when cell signals may be impacted.

Action Required: To ensure you receive these critical notices, please complete the registration process if you have not done so already by logging into PowerSchool and verifying your contact details on the Student Contacts. If either primary guardian has opted out of communications, those numbers will not receive emergency alerts. We strongly encourage keeping at least one primary contact opted in to stay informed. If this is your first time receiving texts from our District, you will receive a text message from 67587 that will begin with TUSD Msgs. Please save this number and opt in to receive these messages. If you previously unsubscribed by replying “STOP,” but would like to re-subscribe so you don’t miss critical emergency messages, you need to send a Y or YES to 67587.

The text will ask that you check tusd.org/alerts for more information. Please bookmark this website, as it will provide you with the fastest, most up-to-date information in the event of a drill or a real emergency at one or more school sites.

Please note that after registration is complete, emergency contact information cannot be changed. If you need further support, please complete this Google Form.

Thank you for your partnership and patience as we work together to keep our schools safe and prepared.

Calling all K–6 students! The Water Replenishment District (WRD) invites students to showcase their creativity in the 12th Annual Student Art Contest. Winners receive a $75 Amazon Gift Card, a Certificate of Achievement, prizes, and will have their artwork published in the 2027 Water Awareness Calendar!

• Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM

• How to Enter: Submit online at WRD's Art Submissions page, mail, or drop off your entry at WRD Headquarters in Lakewood.

For full contest rules, flyers, and submission details, visit the WRD Student Art Contest page.

The application for this year’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) is now open. The program provides after-school care, academic support, enrichment activities, and a safe environment for TK- 6th grade students outside of the regular school day.

Space is limited. Priority enrollment is given to students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, foster youth, and students experiencing homelessness.

Families interested in enrolling for this school year will need to complete an application.

Application Link: https://tusd.arux.app/

For more information, please visit our website.

10/30 - Chronic Tacos Fundraiser

11/6 - Fall Dance

11/11 - No School - Veteran's Day

11/12 - Gotcha Store

11/16 - Ted Talk Showcase

11/20 - Dine and Dash

11/23 - 11/27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

12/4 - P2 - Progress Reports

12/21 - 1/1 - No School - Winter Break

1/18 - No School - M.L. King Jr. Day

1/29 - End of Q2

10/30 - Dine and Dash

2/8 - No School - President's Day

2/26 - Dine and Dash/ P3 - Progress Reports

3/5 - No School - Student Free Day/ Staff Development Day

3/19 - No School - Local Non-Instructional Day

3/26 - Dine and Dash/ End of Q3

3/29 - 4/2 - No School - Spring Break

4/30 - Dine and Dash

5/7 - P4 - Progress Reports

5/31 - No School - Memorial Day

6/10 - End of Q4/ Last Day of 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/