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Stay up-to-date on everything happening at CCS. From fundraisers to upcoming programs and calls for volunteers, this is the place to stay in touch! Your PTO will be hard at work to keep this page updated!
SCHOOL UPDATES
We are thrilled to welcome our Direwolf Family back to CCS this August! For all information about the school extracurriculars, orientations, and planning, stay tuned to this website! Your PTO is working hard to make sure that you have the information you need to stay up to date! If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please email cathedralchapelpto@gmail.com and someone will be in touch shortly!
To add yourself to the voluntary Parent information database (and receive updates and news) please click this link.
UPDATES
Staffing Updates
Interim Principal: Mr. Will Summer
Administrative Staff:
— Administrative Assistant: Ms. Adela Zelaya
— Office Manager: TBD
Faculty & Staff:
— TK/Kinder: Ms. Esmeralda Cendejas (returning)
— 1st Grade: Ms. Elizabeth Salazar (returning)
— 2nd Grade: Mrs. Lourdes Parra-Valoroso (returning)
— 3rd Grade: Ms. Norma Anulat (returning)
— 4th Grade: Mrs. Young Joo Chun (returning)
— 5th Grade: Ms. Joanna Jimenez (returning)
— 6th Grade/Jr. High Religion & Social Sciences: Mr. Jimmy Zepeda (returning)
— 7th Grade/Jr. High Science: Ms. Lovie Binion
— 8th Grade/Jr. High English & Language Arts: Mrs. Barbara Moldavon (returning)
— Honors Math/Grades 6-8 PE/Athletic Director: Mr. Roman del Pozo (returning)
— Art: Mrs. Ingrid Elburg (returning)
— Music Education: Mr. Zack Hernandez (pending)
— Librarian/6-8 Aide: Ms. Alyson Smith
— K-2 Aide: Ms. Christina Perez (pending)
— Custodian: Mr. Martin Ponce (returning)
Extended Day Care:
— Director: TBD
— EDC Supervisor 6-8: Ms. Alyson Smyth (returning)
— EDC Supervisor 3-5: Mr. Marvin Rosales (returning)
— EDC Supervisor TK-2: Ms. Christina Perez (returning)
Are you interested in a career at Cathedral Chapel School?
We are hiring! CLICK HERE to find out more!
Careers at Cathedral Chapel School
The Cathedral Chapel School FAMILY is looking for our next outstanding science teacher for the 2024-25 school year. With a long tradition of academic excellence, we are a smaller school, and serve our community with one teacher per grade level. Our elementary grades are self-contained, and our middle school is departmentalized. Our science teacher will serve as the seventh-grade homeroom teacher and will benefit from a newly-refurbished science lab while instructing all students in grades six, seven and eight. Remaining course load will depend on our applicant’s gifts – either teaching a foreign language (Spanish preferred), or technology to all students.
Updates from Father Doan Pham (Last Update 7/2/2024)
There has been much talk and speculation about the school since the message sent from Father Doan Pham on Friday, June 21st.
The PTO has been collecting all important information to share with the school community. For the most up to date information, please stay tuned to this page.
As of Wednesday, June 26th, Father Doan Pham has issued his most recent message to the Cathedral Chapel School Community.
As of Tuesday, July 2nd, Father Doan Pham has welcomed our new interim Principal William Summer, M. Ed to the Cathedral Chapel School Family!
Report Card
Report cards have been mailed out this morning to all families. If you do not receive it in the next week please contact the front office or Father Doan.
As of June 27, 2024
STAR Testing Updates
STAR Testing results will be available within the next week or so. Once they are available — they will be mailed or parents will be alerted for pickup.
We thank you for your patience.
As of July 1, 2024
Summer Reading & Supply Lists
Looking for the Summer Reading or Supply Lists? Visit this page!
Media Release Form
We kindly ask that all parents fill out the media release form for their student.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARENT VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
PTO — Parent Teacher Organization
Are you interested in helping your school on a deeper level? Want to be in the room when it happens (so to speak)? Are you a parent with tremendous time, talent or treasure to contribute to Cathedral Chapel School and your children’s education? Then the PTO may be just perfect for you!
Please email cathedralchapelpto@gmail.com to volunteer.
Posted June 16, 2024
We will have an introductory call for the 20245-2025 PTO Board on Tuesday, July 2nd.
If you are interested in attending, please contact cathedralchapelpto@gmail.com to receive Zoom details.
All are welcome!
Room Parent Coordinators
We are looking for room parent coordinators for the new school year! Ideally we would like to see 2 parents per grade.
Please email ccsroomparentcoordinator@gmail.com if you need more information or would like to join.
Grade | Room Parent |
TK/K | Ashley Conlogue Allie Cormier |
1 | Lynn Blanchette Vacant |
2 | Karen Youmbi Aura McCracken-Byrd |
3 | Cynthia Perez Vacant |
4 | Angela Gutierrez Rosemary Mata |
5 | Saemmy Kim Daniel Shin |
6 | Colleen Schweitzer Melanie Williams |
7 | Araceli Pagliari Carla Velasco |
8 | Tula Orum Juliana Sherman |
If you are interested in being the Room Parent for your child’s class but see no vacancies, please reach out! The more help the better!
Posted July 22, 2024
Parent Contributions
Are you looking for a way to contribute to the school? We have compiled a wish list of regular needs the school has that we would appreciate your assistance in fulfilling.
Please note these are NOT mandatory, but if you are able to contribute it would be much appreciated, and most of these items do not need to be purchased from Amazon — these are just guidelines to be helpful!
NEW PARENT INFORMATION
Welcome new parents to the Cathedral Chapel School Community! We know that school is coming up pretty soon — we’ll have contact information for Room Parents shortly so that you can reach out and connect, but in the meantime, below we have some Frequently Asked Questions for you!
How do I get a uniform for my child?
You’re in luck! Michaels School Uniforms helps take care of all of our school uniform needs, and they have set a day to be at the school with inventory for purchase.
Please join us on Saturday, July 13th from 11:00am – 1:00pm to purchase everything your little one might need for the upcoming school year!
UniformSale — Download the flyer here.
We also invite you to join us for our Annual Used Uniform Sale at the same time being held in the CCS auditorium. We have some wonderful parent volunteers who are happy to answer any uniform-related questions you may have, and help you purchase gently used school uniforms (at an extremely steep discount!).
How do I get enrolled in EDC (Extended Day Care)?
The Extended Day Care Program includes organized, age-appropriate, socially, developmentally, and emotionally beneficial activities for the students. Opportunities for homework/quiet time, snacks, conversation with peers, indoor/outdoor games, and arts & crafts are provided in the curriculum. Although EDC is not a tutorial program, supervisors maintain an environment conducive for the students to complete homework and classroom projects.
An enrollment form for the year is typically sent out during the first week of school. Once you have enrolled you will be all set to use EDC as often as needed.
For more information, and to register your child visit https://forms.gle/VNeYqivB7WsKAZkp9
What am I allowed to pack for lunch?
Is there a list of foods that are not allowed? Can I pack a peanut butter & jelly? Are nuts allowed? Can I pack popcorn?
There is no list of banned foods from CCS. In 2022, teachers requested that children not be sent to school with energy drinks packed, and parents have honored that request since — but it is not officially banned.
ANY CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES should report them to the front office. If your child needs an Epi-Pen or anything allergy-specific, please ensure the office has that information on file. Similarly, if your child has an allergy and cannot eat certain things, please communicate that to your room parent so that any birthday or class celebrations do not endanger your child.
I have a TK/Kindergartener — when is their orientation?
Congratulations! Welcome to CCS! Your little one will be in wonderful hands with Ms. Cendejas and Ms. Perez.
You and your child are invited to join us at CCS for a classroom orientation on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 11:00am – 12:30pm.
You will have the opportunity to purchase the required sleep mat while at the orientation — they are $30, and exact cash or check is appreciated.
TKKinder Orientation — Download the orientation flyer here!
Have a question not answered here? Let us know, and we will do our best to answer.
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Mon – Fri : 8:00am - 6:00pm
K - 4 Dismissal: 3:00pm
5 - 8 Dismissal: 3:10pm
Weds Dismissal : 12:30pm
Sat & Sun : Closed
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