CCMS - Home of the Hawks
October 2026 Newsletter
Important Dates
Tonight, October 1, Latino Heritage Event - 6 - 7:30 PM in the MPR
October 12 District PD - No School
October 15 Minimum day for Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 16 Minimum day
October 22 School Site Council
October 27 Renaming Community Forum in the Gym 6 PM
October 28 Coffee With The Principal
October 29 Haunted House open to public PM
October 30 Minimum Day, Last Day of Trimester 1, Hawktoberfest after school - 12-1:15 PM
Principal's Message
Progress reports were mailed on Friday and if your child received one, they should be arriving in the next day or so. You can also check grades in AERIES now. If your child's teacher marked on the progress report that you should reach out to them, you can email the teacher and either schedule a meeting in the near future or make arrangements to talk during Parent/Teacher conference times. Parent-Teacher conferences will take place on October 16 from noon to 6:00 pm. Spanish interpreters will be available also. The conference is meant for students that are struggling and in danger of failing. Both October 15 and 16 are minimum days.
We are eagerly waiting for the new track and field project to finish. It looks like the girl's flag football team will be the first team to break in the new facility. Even though we will be able to use the field, there will still be construction and work being completed for the immediate surrounding area. A new entrance needs to be constructed and landscaping needs to be finished.
As the holiday season approaches and you know you will be traveling please make sure to contact the office for a short term independent studies application. This application must be turned in at least 5 work days prior to leaving. Students can be approved to miss 5 to 15 days and can receive their assignments prior to leaving. Tests can be made up after returning. A separate email will be sent out with clear directions.
Students that ride skateboards, bicycles, and e-bikes must be sure to obey the law while riding on streets. I remind students often that curbs are meant for pedestrians. I also see many students without helmets. Please be sure to remind your children to ride on the right side of the road and in the bicycle lane. Students must walk their rides once they arrive on campus.
Event Information
On October 30, we will have our annual Hawktoberfest. It is a minimum day and the event will take place after school. This is a Halloween themed carnival that includes a haunted house, carnival games, and treats. Students will be able to purchase tickets during lunch for the events that week. Tickets cost 50 cents and students should not spend more than $10. There will be an exclusion list for students who have excessive tardies, truancy, and poor behavior. Students should buy the tickets prior to the day of the carnival due to long lines. There will be games available at no cost also. Prices for snacks and games will be shared as the date approaches. School will let out at 11:25. Students must have signed permission slips to attend. Students will report to the track and do some activities before Hawktoberfest starts. Haawktoberfest will start at noon and end at 1:15 pm. Students must be picked up as soon as the festival ends. Be on the lookout for an email from our Activities Director, Mr. Varela, for the opportunity to volunteer to help with the Hawktoberfest.
CCMS School Compact
As a school community, everyone has a role to play to ensure our students succeed in school. The school compact has working goals and duties where students, parents/caregivers, teachers, and administrators all need to contribute to the student success. Attached below is that compact.
School Parent and Family Engagement Policy
The School Parent and Family Engagement Policy describes how the school will partner with families in an organized, ongoing, and timely way to support student learning and involve parents in the planning, review, and improvement of the Title I program.
Directions on Parent Observer on Canvas
Parents, you can access student's assignments through Canvas. Use the links below and follow the instructions to gain access to your child's classes. You must do this for each class your child is enrolled in.
Canvas Parent Access: Web Portal
Canvas Parent Access: Mobile App
Acceso para Padres en Canvas - En la Web
Free tutoring!
Free Online Live Tutoring through Alameda County
Use the Brainfuse link to gain access to teachers and professors that can tutor all subjects.
You can find this and more student resources on the school website.
Event Information
CCMS School Site Council Meeting (SSC) will take place on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Join virtually on the Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/qet-xfph-rak
Event Information
Join us in the gym for a special school board session. You can learn about the progress from the Renaming Committee and ask questions.
Event Information
Coffee With The Principal, Wednesday, October 28, from 9:00 – 10:00am Join in person in the Staff Lounge or virtually on Google Meet at