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LOS CERROS MIDDLE SCHOOL               
A National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School             968 Blemer Rd Danville CA 94526  925-552-5620           

Caught Being Good!  This week Zyan Neri was caught
and can come to school office for a prize!  Who will be next?

You are invited to our annual Open House TONIGHT @ 7-8:30pm  
PHOTO:  6th grade science class spells out that Los Cerros is......colorful!   

LC DOG WASH FOR TECH- May 18th 10-12
And don't forget.....The 3rd Annual Dog Wash is sure to be fun even for the dogs!  
Bring a dog a towel and a $5 donation and the teachers and staff will wash your dog.  

May 5-16     Open House                  7-8:30pm 5-17     Academic Boosters annual Open Meeting   9am    Staff Lounge  5-17     CJSF Six Flags Marine World Trip 5-18     LC Dog Wash 4 Tech!   Saturday 10-12  5-21     Dining for Dollars at Pasta Pomodoro   5-22     SSC Meeting                  2:45 Library 5-22     String Festival 7pm        SRVHS Gym 5-23      PTA Meeting                 9am      Lounge 5-24     CJSF Honors Luncheon    Foods Rm 5-27     Holiday –                        No School 5-29     Choral Concert              7pm      MPR  5-30     Band Concert                7pm      MPR June                            6-6       Awards Night- by invite  7pm      MPR 6-7       School BBQ/Field Day    Noon    Field 6-8       8gr Promotion Party      6 – 9pm 6-12     8gr Promotion Ceremony 5pm    Field 6-13     Last School Day 11:12 am Dismissal   8gr Great America returns 4:30   PHOTO OF TURN IT IN WALL :   8th graders are all turning in permission slips etc in school office due 5/17 Friday  - promotion party photos, art contest, great america, 8th grade party, tote orders, panoramic posters!     ACADEMIC BOOSTERS ANNUAL MEETING  The Boosters annual Open Meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 17th in the staff lounge at 9:00 am.  It’s a great time to meet the current Board, ask any questions, and find out our plans for the next school year.

 

 

ACADEMIC BOOSTERS UPDATE 

• Our Spring contribution drive is underway and we are asking each family to make a contribution for school year 2013-2014 as soon as possible.  Early donations help Boosters with funding decisions while also shifting some donations away from fall registration.  Donations can be made in the office by check or online by credit card http://loscerrosatbf.revtrak.net/tek9.asp  Thank you to all who have already given.  It is much appreciated!  
• Consider volunteering for the 2013-2014 Academic Boosters Board.  Being on the Boosters Board is one way to stay involved in your student’s school.  The time obligation is small, but the personal reward is priceless.  

TOTES 4 TECH   Have you seen the Totes order form?  We hear these are sturdy and strong for the long haul.   One mom loves hers and is ordering more. The catalog calls it jumbo tote and she says it holds 5 large Costco beach towels and 2 family blankets and stands up while at the beach.  Wow!  The totes are "fun and funky" and just in time for swim team season, tournaments, weekend getaways and family trips.  Return and order form/check or order online at www.gaschoolstore.com.  The LC online school code is 3104296.    DUE 5/17 in office

 

PTA Meeting:  Thursday, May 23; 9am Staff Lounge

Toni Taylor, Director, Categorical Programs for SRVUSD will discuss Common Core Standards.  

Please join us for the May PTA meeting where we will hear from Toni Taylor, Director of Categorical Programs for SRVUSD.  Toni is leading the curriculum transition for the entire school district.  This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about common core standards and what it means for our kids.

 

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK-  Thanks to the Los Cerros parents for all your support all year long.   This week is a wonderful reminder to the staff of the community support.  Thanks again!   PHOTO:   Mrs Kramer's art class creates beautiful work all year long and some is hanging in the school office.  Come through her class or the school office during Open House to see examples.

 

 

COMMUNITY  EVENTS 

These activities are not sponsored by SRVUSD.

SPRING DC/NYC TRIP:  ATTENTION 7th & 8th Grade students....Save $100.00 off of next years Washington D.C. Trip by registering “NOW”...  See Mr. Simonds in the Robotics Lab for an Early Registration Packet.

END OF SCHOOL YEAR FUN:  Due to the overwhelming success of last year's event, the Danville Library and Town of Danville are partnering again this year to bring After-hours at the Danville Library for Tweens back on Friday, June 7, 7-9pm and we wanted to be sure to give you and your students all the information. Attached is the flyer for this year's program and below is a brief description including registration information.   

DANVILLE YOUTH COUNCIL
Interested in making a difference in your community?Apply for the Youth Council today. Interested in learning more about local government, helping run events and bridging the gap between your school and the community. All middle school and High school students are welcome to apply! Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6M8ZTTS to apply. For more info call 924-314-3481

DANVILLE SUMMER DAY TRIPS
Want to go on awesome day adventure this summer?  Sign up for sing day trips like White Water Rafting, Surfing, Great America, Waterworld and much more!!! Contact the Town of Danville at www.danvillerecguide.com or 925-314-3400.

DANVILLE WEEKLONG SUMMER CAMP ADVENTURE
DesTEENation camp for a 5 day a week camp with 3 days of fun filled field trips., bbq’s, swimming, and other great adventures!  Contact the Town of Danville at www.danvillerecguide.com or 925-314-3400.

Collaborative Creativity Happens at BandWorks Summer Camp!  For kids 8+, BandWorks award-winning Rock n’ Roll Camp is open to young beginners through advanced, older teen players.  Top professional musician-instructors create a team environment while teaching kids the skills they need to play in a rock band!  By the end of the week, students are rocking out in a live performance in the classroom.  Locations in Orinda, Oakland, San Jose, Los Altos, San Carlos and San Rafael.  Also, now offering overnight camp in Bear Valley!  For registration and more info about BandWorks Summer Camp, please contact us today at julie@bandworks.com, 510.THE.BAND (843.2263), or visit the BandWorks website: BandWorks Summer Camp

IMMERSIVE CHINESE SUMMER CAMP 2013
Fantasia provides a 2-month summer culture camp in San Ramon area.  We are a heritage school since 2001. Our program includes immersive Chinese Language Arts; Manga drawing; Chinese Drama; esthetic WuShu; Music; Chinese dance and Hip-hop.  We do perform for communities around bay area; The annual performance at Santa Clara mission city performing Arts is open for public with a free entrance. We wish that we can perform for San Ramon city in the future. 925/855-8988

MONTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL 27TH ANNUAL RED AND BLACK BASKETBALL CAMP
Session per grade from June 17 to July 12 in mornings.  Sign up at MVHS Web Store or contact Camp Coordinator Nick Jones (nljones316@sbcglobal.net) .  

UC Berkeley's Bay Area Writing Project is hosting a Young Writers Camp July 22 to Aug. 9 at California High School this summer for incoming third through ninth graders. If you have a student of this age and are interested in learning more about the camp, go to www.bawpwritingcamp.org.  You can also contact Cal High English teachers Brian Barr (bbarr@calhigh.net) and Donna Montague, both of whom will be working at the camp.

Devil Mountain Summer Programs at The Athenian School are open now and classes are filling quickly.  We provide unique camps and courses for middle school students – Video Production Camp, Adventure Camp, Engineering Explorations, Project Athena – a writing and performance program just for girls, JAVA programming, Scratch programming, Geometry, Algebra, Cartooning Sewing, Sculpting, Archery, and much more!  You can design a day that includes writing, pool time and creating things with your hands – and then create a different two weeks for the next session!  You are in charge of creating a Summer of Awesome!  So, come check out what we have to offer.  Go to www.athenian.org/summer to learn more!

COMMUNITY SPORTS 
These activities are not sponsored by SRVUSD.

4 summer tournament opportunity 
Attention league age 12 baseball players.  The Slammers are forming a 7 week program which includes 4 tournaments and video instruction.  Play begins after school is out and ends August 1st.   Contact rbmotter1599@gmail.com for more info.

Mustang Fitness Boot Camp for Adults. 

Mustang Fitness is a fun, high quality health and fitness program designed to unite family and friends of the community and provide them a program to pursue a healthier lifestyle through strength training, circuit training, body sculpting and weight loss.  

Call or e-Mail Mike Salvemini 925-389-2549 mustangfitnessbootcamp@gmail.com  www.mustangsoccer.com/Fitness

SPORTS BASEMENT DISCOUNT
Don't forget! 10% off at Sports Basement, 5% back to Los Cerros ALWAYS!  Even during summer break!  Just say: Los Cerros Middle School at the registers.  10% discount is good on all camping rentals, swim stuff, bikes, shoes, apparel...Everything you need to get the kids outdoors! Plus, every purchase has an additional 5% going back to the school!  Here's to Summer Break!

Mustang Soccer Registration is now open for the 2013 season!  Lace up your cleats and don’t forget your lucky shin guards, as we prepare for the formation of the 2013 Mustang Soccer League Season.  Registration is open from February 1^st through June 30^th.  After June 30^th a late fee will apply.  At Mustang Soccer there is a level of play for everyone from the most competitive athlete to recreational players with no experience.  To register, go to www.mustangsoccer.com/registration/.

MONTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL 27TH ANNUAL RED AND BLACK BASKETBALL CAMP
Session per grade from June 17 to July 12 in mornings.  Sign up at MVHS Web Store or contact Camp Coordinator Nick Jones (nljones316@sbcglobal.net) .  

Dougherty Valley High School Summer Basketball Camps
These camps provide instruction for boys and girls grades 2-12 of ALL skill levels. The camps are designed to emphasize fundamental skills such as ball handling, passing, dribbling, footwork, shooting, rebounding and defense. We also stress the importance of building teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and enjoyment of the game.Contact Mike Hansen at (925) 200-2603 for more information. 

SESSION 1            Dougherty Valley Day Camp June 17 – June 21
SESSION 2            Dougherty Valley Offensive Skills Camp June 24 - June 28
TIME:                      9:00AM-2:00PM
LOCATION:            Dougherty Valley High School Gymnasium, San Ramon

The Golden State Warriors will be conducting a Youth Basketball Camp this Summer at Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon from August 12-16. The camp is for boys and girls, ages 7-15. In addition to high quality instruction, each camper receives a reversible Warriors Camp jersey, headband, certificate, two (2) tickets to a 2013-14 Golden State Warriors home game and more!!  For more information, please call (510) 986-5310 or go to warriors.com/camps.  

Devil Mountain Sports Clinics at The Athenian School are open now!  Register today and have a chance to do morning intensive clinics with regional high school coaches in Wrestling with Ted Webb (Athenian Wrestling Varsity and JV Coach); Soccer with Matt Zahner (Athenian and Monte Vista Soccer Varsity Coach); Basketball with Dani Oswood (Athenian Varsity Girls Coach); and Jr. Lifeguarding with Tommy Greenless (PE teacher at Coyote Creek and Athenian Summer Head Lifeguard).  Younger soccer players can take clinics with Chris Lum (San Ramon Valley Soccer and Club Coach) and Don Busboom (Monte Vista Soccer Coach).  Go to http://www.athenian.org/summer-sports?rc=0 to learn more!

DANCE CLASSES ;  Jr Dance classes with Connor & Mackenzie Goodmanson.  Classes are held every Friday for only $60 per month from 4-5:30.  Two Left Feet, 194 Diablo Road, Danville.  Contact Connor Goodmanson 817-7176 or visit connorgoodmanson.com.