Christensen Cougars will be creative, collaborative,
critical thinkers, and citizens of character
in an ever-changing community.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 22, for Christensen Middle School's Open House. 

We will have a dinner option and provide entertainment in the form of a competition between pre-selected students and staff members, as well as a wonderful music performance.

Don’t forget to visit our Book Fair in the CMS School Library!

Please see the CMS Open House Flyer for additional information.

SCHEDULE

6:00 - 8:00    Book Fair in the CMS Library
5:45 - 6:25    Welcome to new students and incoming 6th graders and
                    their families in the Gym
5:45 - 7:15    Pasta Feed (see the Open House Flyer for more information)
6:25 - 6:40    Music Performance in the Gym
6:45 - 7:20    Classrooms Open for Visitation
7:30 - 8:00    Student vs. Staff Competition

The Second Annual Livermore Schools Rock! Video Contest is sponsored by the Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Tri-Valley.   This is a great opportunity for our students to inspire us with their innovative approach to showcasing how our Schools Rock!!!   Winners will be chosen in four categories: K-8, High school, College and Community.  Winning videos will be shown at the Livermore Chamber Luncheon, posted on the Chamber and Innovation Tri-Valley websites, and used to promote the schools, City of Livermore, and our region.  Submissions are due by May 24, 2013.  Click HERE for additional information.

Lawrence Livermore National Lab scientists, Mark and Nancy Stoyer, spoke to students at CMS in the STEM 2 class as well as during lunch time.  They are part of the team credited with discovering Livermorium.

For more information, please click HERE to see the Independent News artcle.

To see the latest edition of the Grapevine. click here.

LIVERMORE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTED
The Livermore Management Association (LMA) held their Annual Awards Breakfast on May 9th where they presented this year's awards. Click HERE to view the honorees.

INVEST IN STEM EDUCATION FOR LIVERMORE'S YOUTH
The Livermore School District and the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore are sponsoring a fundraiser to accelerate STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).  See how you can help.

REGISTERING FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR?
Click HERE  to start enrolling your child for next school year.  If you have any questions, contact Student Services at 606-3206 or 606-3207.  Welcome!

DISTRICT MUSIC PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE FOR 2012-13
Click HERE for the 2012-13 LVJUSD Music Program Performance Schedule. 

PARENT RESOURCES
California Career Center
Help middle school and high school students explore their options and plan their next steps toward productive careers.
http://www.calcareercenter.org/ 

Additional online resources for parents can be found at the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Website  or click on the Parent Resources Quick Link on the Christensen homepage.

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May
21        CMS Band Concert, 7 p.m.,
            Gym
22        CMS Open House
23        8th Gr. Melo's Dine Out Fundraiser
24        Student Non-Attendance Day/
            Non-Teaching Day
27        Memorial Day, No School
June
12         Minimum Day, 1:31 Release
13         End of 3rd Trimester
13         Last Day of School,
             8:30-12:25 p.m.
13         8th Gr. Promotion, 6 p.m.

Please remember to call in an absence to the attendance line, 925-606-4702, ext. 2.

Students who have perfect attendance (no absences and no tardies) will receive a perfect attendance award at the end of the school year.

Click the link below for the revised 2013 - 2014 School Year Calendar.

2013 - 2014 School Year Calendar

2013 - 2014 Calendario de los Estudiantes

At the April 24th Board Meeting the 2012-2013 School Year Calendar was approved.  All elementary schools will now follow one calendar. 

2012-13 School Year Calendar
2012-13 Calendario de los Estudantes

The Associated Student Body (ASB) magazine fundraiser is a year-round opportunity for families and friends to support the ASB. We will use the proceeds to sponsor student social activities, student ...more

This summer you can help CMS earn cash rewards each time you dine at Beeb's Sports Grill. They will donate 10% of your guest check to CMS each time you dine at Beeb's and mention the CMS school ...more

School Loop is an exciting tool for communicating with all members of the learning community.  It is a web-based service that provides a direct link to published class assignments, students’ grades, and other school information.  If you have not already done so, please register.  All registered members will receive periodic emails providing them with specific information relating to their student and the school.