Correia Middle School News

Battle of the Bills: 7th Vs 8th Grade Showdown

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http://fodacbattle.pledgestar.com

Sign up now for Battle of the Bills, a friendly fundraising showdown between our 7th- and 8th-grade teams. Students have multiple ways to help their grade earn points, money for the school and maybe even win the Battle of the Bills!

The grade level with the most points at the end will win an entire week of awesome perks at school, November 16–20, 2026! Get ready for a pizza party, early lunch release, surprizes and more!

How it Works:

1. Click here to sign up with PledgeStar. Be sure to choose your student’s correct grade and advisory teacher so their points go to the right place!
2. Earn points (and prizes!) by collecting online donations (1 point per cent donated) between 10/26-11/13
3. Sabotage! Donate non-penny cash to the rival team during week 3 (11/9-11/13) for -1 point per cent in non-penny cash. Pennies (if you can find them) are still positive points so be sure to put them in the correct container. Cash donations do not count towards individual prizes.

Early Share Bonus Raffle
Share your donation page with 10 people through PledgeStar by 11:59pm on Tuesday October 27th and you'll be entered into a special bonus raffle only for students who earn the early share bonus.

There are more details in the flyer your student will bring home on Monday 10/26 and on our website: www.fodacms.org

Thank you to our sponsor, Grant McGann, DDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery!

Volunteers needed for prize distribution and winner's week! Sign up on Konstella!

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🎉 Commitment Day is Coming! 🎉

This is a friendly reminder that your student’s Commitment Form is due by Friday, October 30th.

If you or your student need assistance completing the form or have any questions, Ms. Raquel is here to help! Students can simply submit a request to see Ms. Raquel, and she will issue an e-Hallpass so they can meet and get everything squared away.

Thank you for your support in getting these forms submitted on time!

Ready for Spirit Week? Student participation is optional! Check out the flyer below to see all of this week's themes:

Spirit Week Themes

Thank you for supporting our ASB. Together, we can continue to create a memorable and exciting middle school experience for all students on our campus.

October 29, 2026, at Correia Middle School

Session One: 9:00 - 10:00 AM Session Two: 5:00 -6:00 PM

You’re Invited: Discover How the Point Loma Cluster Supports Our Families

The Point Loma Cluster Showcase. is designed to bring families together to hear directly from the three school leaders in our cluster about how our programs intentionally support students from 5th through 12th grade. At the showcase, families will learn how Dana and Correia have adjusted their school programs to meet the developmental needs of early adolescence, and how Point Loma High School supports students in becoming graduates who are truly college- and career-ready.

Together, our schools work as a coordinated system, focused on academic growth, social-emotional development, and helping students find their path and purpose over time.

We look forward to welcoming our school families to this event.

Sincerely,

The Leadership Teams of Correia Middle, Dana Middle, and Point Loma High

Thanks to FODAC, we are enabling students in the Caugh Being Awesome program to earn Correia Bucks, which they can spend at the ASB Store. This is a fantastic way to contribute to the school community.

Caught Being Awesome winners for this week are:

7th Grade:

Mari-Nicole Mayorava

Kabeer Shaikh

8th Grade:

Cora Martin

Hayden Veselka

Come to main office to claim a prize!

The After School Academic Support Sessions will run every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the Correia Library.

No sign-up is required—students are welcome to drop in whenever they need assistance. To maintain a safe and productive environment, students must arrive on time, demonstrate positive behavior, and stay for the entire hour. Please review these expectations with your child before they join us.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Warmly,

Ms. Kingsbury & Ms. Workman

Dear Correia Families,

We are excited to invite incoming families to tour Correia Middle School! Tours will begin at 8:30 a.m. on December 3, 2026, February 4, 2027, and March 4, 2027.

Please RSVP using this form to let us know which tour date you plan to attend.

You will get a chance to meet with Correia's principal, Mr. Kupper, along with vice principal, Ms. Denzien. Both seventh and eighth graders will explain what life and expectations are at Correia and then you will get a tour of the school. After, you will be able to ask questions to Mr. Kupper and students about Correia.

In alignment with SDUSD's new Phone-Free policy, Cell Phone usage will not be permitted at Correia unless specified by a staff member.

Link to SDUSD Phone-Free Policy: SDUSD Phone-Free Policy

Community Service IS mandatory for all Correia students

7th Grade -15 Hours

8th Grade - 20 Hours & Project Presentation

All hours will be documented in their Xello Portfolio

More information will be shared as the new school year begins.

PE Uniform Samples: If you are interested in viewing PE sample sizes from One Stone Apparel, you can stop by the finance office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM.

We are excited to share that our students have redesigned our PE uniforms for the 2026/27 school-year. PE uniforms are required and all previous year's styles will work just fine.

Sales are going on until October 15 and must be made through our online vendor: Correia Online Uniform Sales

That's right, no more standing in line, and available to purchase at your convenience.

Correia Middle School clothing and cost of items are as follows:

• Shirts $12 to $15

• Shorts $15

• P.E. Sweatshirts/Sweatpants: $20

• Locks $10 - Purchase at school

You are under no obligation to purchase PE clothing from One Stone Apparel or Correia Middle School. Instead, you may send your child prepared to participate in PE with the following:

• PLAIN (no logos, print or pockets) grey or royal blue shorts

• PLAIN (no logos, print or pockets) white or grey crew neck t-shirts

• PLAIN (no logos, print or pockets) sweatpants (grey or royal blue)

• Combination Lock

Thank you for your understanding and support as we make these transitions. We look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

Correia has two counselors on staff to assist students and parents. Jessica Moreno supports 7th Grade students and can be reached at jmoreno1@sandi.net. Estella Acosta supports 8th Grade students and can be reached at eacosta1@sandi.net. Both counselors can also be reached by calling 619-560-4809 x3056 or 3057.

Our main office is open every day from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. If your child must be absent from school, please call 619-560-4809, ext. 3023 to report the absence.

If you would like to communicate with a staff member, please check our website for email addresses. Email is the most efficient method of communication. You may also call 619-560-4809.

Our website is our primary communication tool and is updated weekly. Check out the School News section for up-to-date communications. You will find answers to most questions on our website.

In addition, the Correia Staff works together to create a weekly SMORE newsletter that is informative, relevant, and time-sensitive. Newsletters are sent to the parent email address recorded in PowerSchool. Parents can access PowerSchool by following this link: https://powerschool.sandi.net/public/

ParentConnection accounts transfer from one school to another as your child matriculates. Parents who do not have an existing ParentConnection account can create one by following the “Create an Account” directions found on the link above. A job-aid is available as well. You will need the following information when creating an account:

• Student Name: INSERT NAME

• Access ID: INSERT ID

• Access Password: INSERT PASSWORD

In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we rarely send home paper flyers. Please verify your email address is entered correctly.

All 7th graders need verification of immunizations for:

• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis - 1 dose

• Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses

If you have not submitted an up-to-date shot record at a previous school, please email the SDUSD program Nurse for Immunization, Adrienne Lenhoff at alenhoff@sandi.net, and please copy our nurse, Mrs. Soriano at psoriano@sandi.net.

brief guide for new users for potential volunteers to create a profile, access, and complete the training free of cost. (once you click, open in Acrobat)

Updated Resources

📄2026-2027 Staff Guide for School Volunteers

📄Quick Guide for parents and families

📄Volunteer Application (English)

📄Volunteer Application (Spanish)

📄Request to Conduct Background Screening

Email: hhernandez@sandi.net
Website: correiamiddle.com
Location: 4302 Valeta Street, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 619-560-4809