Cunha Intermediate School

Thank you to our Cunha community for showing your appreciation to the teachers this week! The kind words, delicious food, and classroom supplies were a hit with the staff.

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.

Middle school is a rollercoaster, and some loops are harder than others. This week, we’re slowing things down to focus on what’s happening under the surface with Mental Health Awareness Week.

It all leads up to our 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair this Friday during lunch. Instead of the usual lunch rush, students can explore interactive booths, grab stress-relief resources, and learn that "it’s okay to not be okay."

The Daily Dress-Up Schedule

Encourage your child to participate and show their support! Here is how we’re dressing the part this week:

If you are looking for an activity that supports our local talent, head over to the Coastal Arts League Gallery. Our students have their work on display now through May 25th, and it is a must-see for families. The exhibit features artists from across the district, but we are especially proud of our Cunha students. Their hard work and unique perspectives are truly the stars of the show.

Check out the Cubs in Action section below for a sneak peek of the pieces on display.

If you did not order a yearbook before the deadline, you can still buy one now with an additional shipping fee of $6.99.

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.

Thank you for donating to the Cunha PTO during Coastside Gives. We won our Power Hour and were awarded with an extra $1000! In total, over $5000 was raised.

A massive thank you to everyone who showed up and donated during Coastside Gives! While we won’t have the final fundraising totals until next week, we already have some incredible news to share. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we officially won our shared Power Hour alongside the PTO! On top of that, the Cubs were lucky enough to snag a $100 Golden Ticket prize.

If you missed the excitement but still want to support our student-athletes, there is still time! Giving officially remains open through Monday night. Let’s keep that momentum going! https://www.coastsidegives.org/organization/CAB

Celebrate Your 8th Grader!

Don't forget to grab your 8th-grade promotion lawn signs! These are a fantastic way to show some Cub pride and celebrate all the hard work your student has put in leading up to their big milestone.

Signs are available for purchase now—make sure to get yours before they're gone! https://www.cunhaathleticboosters.org/product-page/graduation-lawn-signs

Sports Update

Our Cub athletes have been busy! Here’s the latest from the field, the court, and the mat:

• Boys Volleyball: The season may have been quick, but it was a fantastic opportunity for students to jump into a new sport and build their skills. Way to go, Cubs!

• Tennis & Soccer: Both teams are heading into their final stretch with a few more matches scheduled for next week. Come out and cheer them on at home!

  • Note: All home Tennis matches are held at the High School.

• Wrestling: Our wrestlers are gearing up for the big stage! The Wrestling Finals will take place on May 16th at Carlmont High School.

Let's show up and support our teams as they wrap up their seasons!

Spring Sports Photos Next Week

Smile, Cubs! Spring Sports photos are happening next week. Please take a look at the schedule below to find your team’s designated time and location.

Make sure your athlete comes prepared with their full uniform and any necessary gear for their specific sport.

TLDR:

• Give: Coastside Gives is open until Monday night!

• Shop: Purchase your 8th-grade promotion lawn signs.

• Cheer: Home Tennis and Soccer matches next week; Wrestling Finals on May 16th.

• Prepare: Check the photo schedule for next week’s team pictures.

This Week:

Monday, May 11

• 8th Grade CAST Testing Begins
• Mental Health Awareness Week Begins
• Youth Cinema Project 3:30-5:00 pm in D4

Wednesday, May 13

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

Thursday, May 14

• Homework Club/Tutoring at 2:15 pm in Cunha Library
• Board Meeting at 6:00 pm in Cunha Library

Friday, May 15

• Mental Health Fair at lunch in the quad

Next Week:
Monday, May 18

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

Tuesday, May 19

• PTO Meeting at 6:00-7:30 pm in D1

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

School is almost out, but Hazel Health’s support is always in 💜 Hazel Health provides students access to licensed therapists at no cost to families all summer long. Online therapy sessions are available Monday through Friday from 9am - 7pm.

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