Cunha Intermediate School

Two Cunha students earned recognition in the San Mateo County STEM Fair last weekend. We are so proud of Lucy S. for her project "Crazy for Caffeine" and Wyatt G. for his project "How Does Distance Affect Batting Averages?"

In order send our entire 8th grade class to the California Academy of Sciences, we need 20 chaperones. Without your help, this field trip will not be possible. Please consider signing up at the link below.

Cunha will be hosting an amity intern next year, and we are in need of a host family for this fall (August to December) or next spring (January to June). Amity interns are international teaching interns who work in the Spanish classes. Amity interns are, or training to become, teachers so they can provide highly-qualified support in the classroom. And by the end of the year they can plan, prepare and teach entire lessons! Ms. Mireia herself is a former Amity intern.

Hosting experiences and expectations vary based on your own family’s needs. The only requirements are a private bedroom and three meals a day. Most Amities prepare their own lunches and just eat whatever their hosts are having for breakfast and dinner. Is your family busy and always on-the-go? That’s fine! Amities are adults. Want to include them in family events? Talk to them about how to be involved. Don’t speak Spanish? They speak English. If you’re curious or want to learn more about the Amity Program, go to https://amity.org and reach out cusd.sipa@gmail.com.

Click on the links below to see testimonials from former Amity hosts.

A huge shout out to the Cunha PTO who provided a delicious lunch for the staff today. It was exactly what we needed on this warm day. We are grateful for the support!

It has been an incredible week for our Cunha Cubs! As we wrap up the winter season, we have some exciting news and important reminders for our athletes and families.

A Huge Thank You!

Our fundraiser yesterday was a massive success! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Breakwater BBQ for hosting us and to DJ Alex Pasternak for keeping the energy high. Most importantly, thank you to everyone in the community who came out to support the Cunha Athletic Boosters. Your contributions make these programs possible for our students.

Game Day & Season Wraps

• 6A Girls Basketball: Good luck to our 6A Girls team! They are heading into the playoffs tonight at Ralston. Tip-off is at 4:00 PM. Let's go, Cubs!

• 6B Girls & Boys: A huge congratulations to both our 6B Girls and 6B Boys teams, who finished their seasons strong with big wins this week. We are so proud of your hard work and sportsmanship!

Winter Season Celebration

It’s time to celebrate all our winter athletes! Join us for an ice cream social:

• When: Thursday, March 26 @ 2:15 PM

• Where: The Quad

• Uniform Returns: All 6th graders (and any other players still holding onto gear) must return their uniforms at this time. Please ensure they are washed and ready to hand in.

Looking Ahead: Spring Sports

Ready for the next season? Spring sports assessments will begin immediately after school on Monday, March 30. Make sure your athlete is a BGCC member and ready to hit the field, court, mat and track!

Capture the Memories

Don’t forget to purchase your team and individual photos!

• 6th Grade Basketball: my.photoday.com/g/Cunha626

• 7th/8th Grade Basketball: my.photoday.com/gallery/cunha-bball-2026

Go Cubs!

This Week:
Monday, March 23

• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4

Tuesday, March 24

• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4 (Extra Session)
• ELAC Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 25

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

Thursday, March 26

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

Friday, March 27

• Minimum Day Dismissal at 12:49 pm

Next Week:
Monday, March 30

• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4

Tuesday, March 31

• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4 (Extra Session)

Wednesday, April 1

• 8th Grade Field Trip to Cal Academy of Sciences
• Homework Club/Tutoring at 3:15 pm in Cunha Library
• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4

Thursday, April 2

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

Parents of 8th grade students, please let them know that they can begin voting for the 8th Grade "Superlatives" or Yearbook Awards. Only 8th graders may vote, and they will need to log into their school Google account to do so.

Vote here!

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 know that students learn best when they feel best. According to the National Center for Education Statistics: 70% of public schools say more students are seeking mental health services.

This school year, we’re proud to offer all students with $0 access to online therapy and counseling services, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% safe and confidential.

Your student can speak 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist from the convenience of school or home, with your consent. Hazel Health provides high-quality care for all students — no matter their insurance or immigration status.

Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students build the tools and skills they need to succeed in and out of the classroom:

• Improve communication and confidence

• Build healthy friendships and relationships

• Develop coping skills to manage emotions

• Navigate academic stress and pressure

Hazel’s short-term online therapy program has been proven to reduce symptoms of common mental health concerns — and gives kids tools to cope with challenges they face at school and beyond. Students cannot receive care without your consent, so please take 5 minutes to sign up today at hazel.co.

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