Welcome to Chaminade Middle School! We are excited to welcome our newest Eagles to a community rooted in faith, academic excellence, and family spirit. Middle school is an important time of growth, discovery, and formation, and we look forward to partnering with your family throughout that journey. We hope you enjoy your summerandwecannotwaittoseeyouoncampus soon!
Principal-RyanHalverson
Mr Halverson is entering his 4 year of being the middle school principal He is a proud member of the Matthews-Rauser House,assistantMockTrialmoderatorand abaseballcoach. th
EagleCouncilPresidentCalistaRoberts Calista Roberts is a member of the Johnson-Apablasa House, Diversity Team, NJHS and an Ambassador. She looks forwardtowelcomngour Eaglesthisfall
New Family Welcome Events New Family Welcome Events
Locker Set-Up for Locker Set-Up for New Students New Students
New 7th and 8th grade students will receive locker assignments and can set-up their lockers after orientation on Monday, August 10 from 12:30pm-6:00pm. Sixth graders will receive locker assignments and combinations during orientation. Students may set uplockersonTuesday,August11 after their orientation from 12:30pm-6:00pm.
Students must come dressed in full uniform, ready for their first day as a Chaminade student. Students will be introduced to technology programs, meet classmates and teachers, and learn general information that will help make their transition easier. They will also receive their tablets and locker assignments on this day. After school, parents may get into studentlockerstosetthemupwiththeirchild.
We ask that at least one parent/guardian of each incoming 7th/8th grade student attend the parent component of 7th and 8th Grade Orientation. At this event, you will gather information, tools, and resources that will help you support your child as they acclimate to Chaminade. You will also have the opportunity to connect and meet with other incoming families.
6th Grade Parent and Student Orientation
6thGradeStudentOrientation
Tuesday,August11,8:30am-12:35pm
Students must come dressed in full uniform, ready for their first day as a new Chaminade student. Students will have an opportunity to get connected, meet teachers and classmates, and learn about someimportantschool-relatedtopics.Studentswillalsoreceivetheirtabletsandlockerassignments. Afterschool,parentsmaygetintostudentlockerstosetthemupwiththeirchild.
We ask that at least one parent/guardian of each incoming 6th grade student attend this orientation. Atthisevent,youwillgatherinformation,tools,andresourcesthatwillhelpyousupportyourchildas they acclimate to Chaminade. You will also have the opportunity to connect and meet with other incomingfamiliesandlearnhowtogetinvolved.
New Family Welcome Events New Family Welcome Events
New Family Virtual Information Night
Thursday,August20,6:00pm-7:15pm
Weknowthebeginningoftheschoolyearisbothexcitingand can be challenging. Please join us for our Virtual New Family Information Night, to help ease your transition and make it asseamlessaspossible.
At this event, you will learn how to support your child in how to:
UploadandtrackApostolicWorkshours
Access school information and navigate Schoology, our learningmanagementsystem
Navigate the athletic program regarding tryout processes, online registration for sports, and program philosophy
Get involved in student activities such as clubs, performingarts,andtheHouseSystem
*Link and more information to follow from the Admissions Office
If you have any questions about the first days of school or how to prepare your child for August, please feel free to directquestionstoMaryGuerraatmguerra@chaminade.org.
Hosted by President Rob Webb, locatedintheBobHopeCenter
New families from both campuses are invited to mix andmingleandmeetPresident Rob Webb and our Advancment Teampriortothestartofyour Chaminadejourney.
Back to School Information Back to School Information
First Day of School First Day of School
Wednesday,August12 Day0Schedule
A–8:30am-9:08am
B-9:13am-9:51am
C-9:56am-10:34am
D-10:39am-11:17am
LUNCH-11:17am-12:08pm
E-12:13pm-12:51pm
F-12:56pm-1:34pm
G-1:39pm-2:17pm
Textbook Fee
Families pay ONE flat fee PER STUDENT for REQUIRED course texts. The fee is $200 for each student in Grades 6 and 7 and $250 for each student in Grade 8. Workbooks, novels, and digital text access codes are distributed in classes withinthefirstweeksofschool.
The authentication code: eagles26. New families can find informationforcreatinganMBSDirectatthislink. Returningfamiliesshouldloginasanexistingcustomer.
H-2:22pm-3:00pm
*Bell schedules are posted on the master calendar and at thetopofeachweeklyCTW.
The State of California requires all schools to confirm student immunizations records to meet minimum State requirements for school attendance. As such, Parents must provide their student’ s Immunization Record as proof of required immunizations upon a student’ s initial enrollment at Chaminade and for any student advancing to the 7th grade. If your student is new to Chaminade or advancing into 7th grade, please login to Finalsite HERE and upload a copy of their current immunization recordintotheenrollmentchecklist.
Course Schedules
An email from Chaminade News will notify you when student schedules are available on the Family Portal by mid-July. Directions for accessing the schedule will be sent at this time as well. Please be advised that schedules cannot be changed to accommodate individual preferences or teacher requests. If you have difficulty accessing the Family Portal please contact our Website Administrator at info@chaminade.orgforassistance.
Summer Reading & Supply Lists
In addition to textbooks, students will need school supplies and summer reading books.AllstudentsareREQUIREDtoreadduringthesummeranduponreturningin August, participate in learning activities that correspond to the summer reading. You may purchase summer reading books at your local independent bookstore, bookshop.org,Amazon,orfor6thgrade,atMBSDirectOnlineBookstore.
Back to School Information Back to School Information
From the Deans
Citizenship
You may have notice the word “Citizenship” on your child’ s schedule. Please note that this is not a class, but a category which reflects your student's ability to fulfill their responsibility to behave in a socially responsible way and contribute to the well-being of our Chaminade school community. Citizenship grades directly impact a student’ s eligibility for participation in Chaminade’ s athletic programsandextracurricularandco-curricularactivities.
You will see this at the semester report cards only. Citizenship grades will be determined by the following pointtotals:
E-100pointsto96points
G-95pointsto90points
S-89pointsto76points
NI-75Pointsto60points
U-59pointsandbelow
EaglePass
Weinspireourstudentstolove,learn,andleadthroughour Catholic Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence and moral responsibility. Students who are recognized as going above and beyond in citizenship and service to others are honored in front of our staff, teachers,andstudentbody.
Office Hours Office Hours
The Deans Office is open daily from 7:45am-3:30pm.
Students may also visit the Drop Zone located in the 300 building near the Deans’ Office from 7:458:25am to drop off and 2:30-3:30 pm to pick up items (such as sports bags).
Locker Set-Up Locker Set-Up
Campus will be open for returning students for locker set-up at the followingtimes:
Please note that no staff will be on campustohelpwithlockerset-upor combinations. All returning students should already have access to their locker number and code from last year.
Counseling and Support Counseling and Support
LyndseyDeMuro
LastNamesA-G ldemuro@chaminade.org
Meet the Counselors
All counselors will meet with 6 graders on their caseload in small groups during the first few weeks of school to start to get to know them and explain what the counseling departmentisallabout.Allnew7 and8th-gradestudents meet with their counselor individually during the first month of school. All returning 7 and 8 grade students meet with their counselor in small groups during their first quarter.
Hello, I am Mrs. Nikki Russ. I work in partnershipwithourcounselorstoassistwith learning strategies, executive functioning, goal setting, and study skills. I look forward to working with students, families, counselors, andteachersto ensureeverystudenthasthe support needed to navigate the unique world of middle school, to set and reach their goals, and,mostimportantly,tothrive.
Academic Labs
After the fifth week of school, academic labs are available Monday through Thursday from 3:10 to 4:00 in each core subject.Acompletelistoftheroomandteachersisposted ineachclassroomandintheChaminadeThisWeek(CTW).
During labs, students can receive help on assignments, concepts, and skills. Students can also make individual appointments with teachers to receive additional academic support. If students need more intensive support, parents may contact counselors or the vice‐principal in charge of academicsforacurrentlistofprofessionalandhighschool student tutors. Teachers may not accept payment for tutoringstudentswhoarecurrentlyenrolledintheirclass.
Tech Breaks
During nutrition and lunch, campus will be a tech-free environment. Studentsareencouragedtosocialize, exercise,andtakescreenbreaks.
Transportation
Transportation
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
There are two ways to pick up and drop off: carline or caretaker walkingoncampus.
For carline, enter campus near the guard gate on Oakdale. When traveling south on Oakdale from Devonshire, we strongly discourage left hand turns when entering campus. Once on campus, follow the directions of traffic supervisors and security guards,whowilldirectyoutopulluptothecarinfrontofyouto allow more cars to enter off Oakdale. Exit campus from the middle gateatthestopsignonOakdale. Forsafetypurposes, do notpickupordropoffstudentsoutsideofcampus.Talkwithyour child beforehand about the time and place you will meet one anotheratcarlineorhandpickup.
For hand pick up and drop off, parents/guardians must check in with a Chaminade employee at the end of the walkway on the Oakdale entrance. Students will not be allowed to leave campus without a parent/guardian. Families are asked to use the crosswalk on Oakdale if they need to park across the street for anyreason.
Bus Registration Bus Registration
Registration for the bus is currently open until June 22 . There are still spots available on some buses. If interested, pleaseemail nd transportation@chaminade.org
For those families who have already registered for the bus, please expect information on using the Zum App and detailed route information to be forthcoming.
Academics Academics Dates and Information Dates and Information
Semester Exams Semester Exams
At the end of each semester, students will complete two exams each day for their core classes. The schedule on exam days is 8:30am11:15am.
Firstsemesterexams
Dec.14,15,and16 (Allgrades)
Secondsemesterexams
May21,24,25 (Grade8)
Secondsemesterexams
May24,25,26 (Grades6-7)
Summer Math in Summer Math in ALEKS ALEKS
The ALEKS pie will be available to all CURRENT Chaminade students this summer. Rising 6 and 7 graders will have a new summer pie to work on, while 8 graders will work on their existing pie. Research shows that practicing math over the summer will help students’ math performanceinthenextschoolyear.
STAR Testing
SchoolsintheArchdioceseofLosAngeles(ADLA)administer STAR Assessments in reading and math during three test windows throughout the year. The school uses STAR data, along with other academic data, to make curricular and instructional decisions that support student learning. STAR math scores, along with other criteria, are used to determine math placement the following year. As with any test, many factors can affect a student’ s scores. Please remindstudentstodotheirbest.STARscoresarepostedon studenttranscripts,whichparentscanaccessintheParent Portal on Blackbaud. For detailed score reports, contact yourchild’scounselor.MathandEnglishteacherswillposton Schoology when they are administering STAR in their class duringthefollowingwindows:
Window1:LateAugust-EarlySeptember
Window2:January
Window3:LateApril-EarlyMay
Chaminade This Week (CTW)
Our weekly newsletter, CTW (Chaminade This Week), will be emailedtotheprimarycontactaddressprovidedatthetime ofenrollment.StudentswillalsoreceiveacopyoftheCTWto theirchaminet.orgemailaddresseveryFridayat3:00pm.
In the CTW, students and families can read Mr. Halverson’ s weekly message, view schedule updates and obtain information regarding administrative announcements, academics,counseling,athletics,campusministry,cafeteria, student engagement, and volunteering by viewing the landing page. The first CTW of the 26-27 school year will deployonAugust7.
Health and Attendance Health and Attendance
Early Dismissals
Students needing to leave school early must bring a note to the Attendance office before 8:00am to receive an EARLYOUT slip, which is needed to leave a classroom. It is advised thatparentsnotjust“show-up”topickuptheirchildren,but instead notify the Attendance office as soon as possible to give time to find your student. Students leaving early will meet their parent in the Main Lobby to be signed out for the day. It is also important to notify the Attendance office if parents leave the student in someone else’ s care while they areaway.
**Only those people who are on the student’ s emergency contactlistcanpickupastudent.Parentspleasemakesure you are listed as your student’ s emergency contacts as well asanyoneyougivepermissiontopickupyourchild.Additions to a student’ s contact list can be made by contacting the Registrar’ s office. If in an emergency, someone other than a parentneedstopickupastudent,theattendanceofficewill need the request in writing stating who is picking up and theircontactnumber.
Medication Policy
All medication must be submitted in the original container with the student’ s name clearly written on it. Medication sent to school in plastic bags, envelopes, etc., will not be accepted. Students may not carry any medication, inhaler, epi-pen, etc., unless authorized by the Health Office. Written authorization from a parent must accompany medication. The“RequestforMedicationtobetakenDuringSchool”form is available in the Health Office. This policy applies to over thecountermedications.
It is the parent’ s obligation to inform the Attendance office of an absence between 7:45am and 9:00am each day the student is absent. This is mandatory. (Emailing a teacher is NOT considered notifying the Attendance office) Students who have been absent from school must have a note from a parent upon their return. Student’ s absences due to illness lasting 5 or more consecutive days will need a doctor’ s note of clearance to be admitted back to school. All notes must be submitted within48hours.
All students arriving late to school must check into Health/Attendance office with their school ID to sign in and receive a late slip. All tardies are unexcused unless a student brings in a note from a medical or dentaloffice.
School Uniforms School Uniforms
Used Uniform Used Uniform SSale ale
Friday,July31
8:30am-4:00pm
JosephRauserLibraryCommons ChatsworthCampus
Daily Dress Code
The following items of dress code are available from the official vendors below and are the only uniform options that may be worn. Previously purchased Dennis uniform polos,shorts,pants,andsweatshirtsareacceptable.
GlobalSchoolwear:SchoolUniformsbyTommyHilfiger
•KhakiorNavypants/shorts
• White, navy, or gray polo shirts with the approved Chaminadelogo
•PEuniform(shirtsandshorts)
•SweatersandJacket
•Sweatpants
BoostersandOthers
•Sweatshirts
•DickiesBrandNavyorKhakipants
ChaminadeMiddleSchool
• Yearly Spirit Shirts sold by the activities office (Allowed everyFriday)
• House Spirit Shirts sold by the activities office (Allowed everyMonday)
• Polo shirt and sweatshirt from leadership organizations (leadershipgroupstudentsonly)
Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook linked here for further details about our uniform and special dress days.
Online Booster Store
Boosters will be closed during the summer break. During the school year, Sweatshirts and spirit wear can be purchased online and orders can be picked up in person at the Chatsworth campus on Mondays and Wednesdays and at the West Hills campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays for onehourimmediatelyafterschoolletsout. Note:HouseandSpiritShirtsaresoldthroughtheOfficeof StudentEngagement,adamien@chaminade.org.
School Picture Day & Yearbooks School Picture Day & Yearbooks
Picture Day
Packages available online starting at $24. Scan the QR code or go to Whites-Studios.com, or click here 26-27 Chaminade MS-OrderFallPictures-DIRECTLINK
WhitesStudios info@whites-studios.com
Eagle ID Card
All students will receive their Eagle ID cards on their photo day. Students are REQUIRED to have their Eagle ID on their person AT ALL TIMES. The Eagle ID can be used to purchase food in the cafeteria and to check out library books and sportsequipment.
All students receive a yearbookinMay Noorderformisneeded.
In addition, our campus uses 5-Star Students to assist with school safety and house incentives. Students check in and out of class using a digital hall pass issued with their ID cards. Students also scan in for X block attendance andout forathleticearlyoutsusingthissystem.
Furthermore, there will be many house point opportuntiies throughout the year which may require students to scan their IDs to earn points such as on spirit dress days and whenattendingspecialhousepointactivities.
@nadesquad
SocialMedia&YearbookTeam nadesquad@chaminade.org
Whites Studios is the official school photographer for Chaminade. Parents may order school portraits through Whites Studios There are also opportunities to purchase Sports Team and Individual Photos, Club Picutres, and Cap and Gown Portraits (of our 8 graders in the spring). th
Whites Studios Whites Studios
Library Commons Library Commons
Summer Reading
Book
Fair
Fair Book
Markyourcalendarsnowforthe
Annual Holiday Book Fair, which is scheduled for December 8th11th in our library. This celebration of the written word not only benefits our school but also encourages a love of books and provides great holiday gifts forall!
Guest Authors Guest Authors
Every year, the library provides opportunities for students to connect with the literary community. Award-winning authors are invited to Chaminade tosharetheirloveofreadingand talk to students about what it means to be a professional writer. Various guest author visits will be offered throughout the year. Students can sign up to attend a guest author session during their flex block period. Dates will be announced on the weeklyhouseslidesandtheCTW.
All incoming 7th/8th graders are required to read ONE book of their choosing. Click here for a list of recommended books fromtheEnglishdepartment.
Eagle Readers
The Eagle Readers program was created to encourage a love of reading and celebrate our top readers. It is an incentive club that recognizes students who actively work to improve their literacy skills through regular reading, goal-setting in our Accelerated Reader program, and attendance at library events. Students in the Eagle Reader Club will be recognized monthly, receive special rewards, earn house points, and celebrate their reading achievements together with an end-of-year pizza party and awards ceremony. At the end of their 8th-grade year, one club memberwillreceivethecovetedLibraryReadingAward.
Chaminade and The Caterer, Inc. are excited to offer meal service technology for our students and faculty with improvedsafetyandefficiencyofourmealservice. ClickHEREformoreinformation.
Our cafeteria operates a Grab-and-Go “ no touch” cashless pointofsalesystemofferingsafe and convenient meal services for our students and faculty. Chaminade and The Caterer, Inc. utilize the free online and mobileapplications,MySchoolBucksandMealViewer.
With the MySchoolBucks App, parents, students and faculty can securely add money to their meal accounts at their convenience. To help ensure the health and safety of all our students and staff, MySchoolBucks will minimize contact via cashless payments and expedite the delivery of our meal service, therefore, allowing us to focus on keeping our studentssafe.Moreinformationanddetailscanbefoundat https://www.myschoolbucks.com.
•Addfundsusingyourcredit/debitcardore-check
• Easily track purchases and card balances by setting up remindersorauto-pay
• Cashless payments by scanning student ID cards at the cafeteria
New Student New StudentSSet-Up et-Up
New families will be able to setup their accounts in August. Information will be emailed to you once your student’ s account isreadytobeactivated.
Chaminade Middle School Campus Ministry sets a foundation for students to learn how to grow in the Catholic Marianist Tradition. Students receive guidance in their faith-formation experience through the collaborative work of the Religion DepartmentandoftheOfficeofCampusMinistry.Ourgoalis to provide opportunities that will help the members of the school community gain a deeper sense of self, to experience aloveforGod,andembracetheMarianistmissionofbringing Jesus to the world through Mary by offering Eucharistic Liturgies, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Prayer Services, Retreats,RCIA,ApostolicWorks,andSpiritualFormation.
Each grade level class will attend retreat- 6th grade in September,7thgradeinFebruaryand8thgradeinMay.
BLockerlessing OpeningSchool Liturgy
Wouldyouliketohaveyour locker blessed by our school chaplain, Fr. Mike during the first week of school? This is such a great way to start the year off together and bringsomeextrablessings your way for the school year. Pleasesignupusing thelinkHERE.
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:40amFr.AllenDeLongArtsand Athletics Center – Our community will gather to celebrate the Holy Day of Obligation commemorating the Assumption of Mary. All families are invited to attend our opening schoolMasstokickofftheschool year. A small reception will be held immediately afterwards for allparentsinattendance.
msministry@chaminade.org
Apostolic Works Apostolic Works
Summer Apostolic Works
All 7th and 8th graders for the 2026-2027 school year may complete ½ of their hours during the Summer months. Students who complete hours must follow the guidelines stated on our Apostolic Works information page found HERE. All hours should be done at a non-profit organization under supervision. After completing the service, students should log their hours into X2vol. Hours will be approved at the start of the school year by CampusMinistry.NewstudentstoChaminade(anygrade)cannot begintheirhoursuntilthestartoftheschoolyear.
We warmly invite all parents and family members to join our school community for our school-wide liturgies throughout the year. As a Catholic Marianist school, gathering for Mass is at the heart of our mission, bringing us together in faith, prayer, and community. Following each liturgy, parents are invited to stay for a light hospitality reception and a brief presentation highlighting school programs, student opportunities, and Marianist values. These gatherings provide a wonderful opportunitytoconnectwithfellowparents,faculty,andschool leadershipwhilelearningmoreaboutthelifeofourschool.
You do not want to miss this special evening of service in support of those who are affectedby BloodCancers.
ServiceSaturday-October17
Students may sign up to work at various non-profit locations in the Valley. A parent must attend with the student. 3 hours of Apostolic Work credit will be giventothosewhoattend.
JusticeFair-October20-22
This three-day event on campus gives students an opportunity to create a small business and sell craft items or game experiences. All the money raised during the week is donated to various charities. Stay tuned for more information in Religion classes and the CTW with the application process.
Deadline Deadline
Allhoursmustbesubmittedby April30,2027
msministry@chaminade.org
Athletics: Teams & Tryouts Athletics: Teams & Tryouts
Sports by Season Sports by Season
Tackle Football
Tennis6-7-8gradeGirls
Volleyball6-7-8gradeGirls
WINTERSPORTS
Basketball6-7-8gradeBoysandGirls
Soccer6-7-8gradeBoysandGirls
Wrestling6-7-8gradeBoysandGirls
SPRINGSPORTS
Baseball6-7-8gradeBoys
FieldHockey6-7-8gradeGirls
Golf6-7-8gradeBoysandGirls
Lacrosse6-7-8gradeBoysandGirls
Softball6-7-8gradeGirls
Tennis6-7-8gradeBoys
Track&Field6-7-8gradeBoysandGirls
Volleyball6-7-8gradeBoys
BeachVolleyball–6-7-8gradeGirls
Practices begin August 1. Information for tackle football willbeavailableontheChaminadeMiddleSchoolAthletics Web-page via the Family Portal with links to the 2026 Tackle Football Calendar, Tackle Football General Information and the Tackle Football Release and Medical Information & Physical Exam Certification Form. Additional registration information will be sent to families that have expressed interest in participating in mid-July. A Medical Physical Exam, dated no earlier than November 15, 2025 is required to play Tackle Football at ChaminadeMiddleSchool.PhysicalExamsarenotrequired foranyothersportatChaminadeMiddleSchool.
Fall and Year-Round Sports
AllotherFallandYear-RoundSportTryoutsandPractices will not begin until the week of August 17. The Tryouts SchedulewillbepostedinearlyAugustontheChaminade Middle School Athletics Web-page and the Middle School Athletic Calendar. All students interested in playing a sport will need to signup and submit a Middle School AthleticsParticipation&Releaseformpriortothetryout. Alinktosignupandtotheconsentformwillbepostedon the Tryouts Schedule and CTW in August, just prior to the start of the tryouts. Students may not participate in tryouts without submitting the 2026-27 Athletic Participation & Release Form. Additional registration and team information will be provided once teams have been selected.
Tryouts for Winter Season Sports will take place in NovemberandtryoutsforSpringSeasonSportswillbegin in late February. There are no pre-season practices or trainingsforanysports.
Clubs, Houses, and Advisory Clubs, Houses, and Advisory
Student Engagement
The goal the office of Student Engagement, under Director Mrs. Annette Damien, is to provide opportunities for students to embrace leadership roles and develop positive character traits, explore their gifts and talents, and create lasting memories and friendships. Whether it be an allstudent assembly or a specific club, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer more than 40 different clubs and organizations in the areas of leadership, special interest,competitiveprogramsandperformingarts.
House & Advisory
Marianist Family Spirit is alive within our eight houses as part of our House System. Each student will be a part of a mixed-grade house working towards a common goal throughout the school year, to win the house cup! Students participate in friendly competitions, spirit assemblies, and a spring semester Field Day event. For more information, click ontheStudentEngagementpageontheCTW.
ThegoalofourMarianistHouseSystemistobuildcommunity across our campus, between grade levels while allowing students to connect with faculty mentors. Houses meet to begin the week and receive campus communications. At the end of the week, advisory groups participate in character building, life skills development and community bonding activitieswithmembersoftheirhouse.Theadvisoryperiodis arequiredpartoftheschooldayonMondaysandFridays.
What house What house am I in? am I in?
New students will be introduced to their houses at the August orientation events. You will also meet your WEB leaders who will mentor you throughout your first year. Your house advisory will appear on your schedule on August12.
House Parents House Parents
Join the middle school House Parents on Monday, August 24 from 9:15am-10:15am on Zoom (linked here) to learn about supporting your student’ s house, showing school spirit and making new friends! All parent emails are shared with lead house parents unlessyoudecidetooptout.
Get Involved! Get Involved!
Clubs Clubs
Special intrest clubs are student-driven, faculty supported opportunities to build community outisde of the classroom.Clubsbegintheiryear by showcasing their programs and welcoming new members at the annual club fair. Students may explore the club options for this school year on Friday, Sept. 11duringlunch.
New Club New ClubPProposal roposal
Looking to start a club? Porposals can be submitted HERE for administration consideration before 3:00pm on Wednesday,September2. All clubs must have a faculty/staff moderator. Email adamien@chaminade.org at the startoftheschoolyear.
Robotics
Eagle Engineering Team 83, our middle school Robotics, is recruiting students and parents to get involved early for the new Vex Robotics Competition and this season ’ s game, Override. Noexperienceisnecessary.Justcurious?CheckourFAQPage.
We need to gather information on both our returning students and potential new team members so we can communicate our plans for the coming year and provide information about optional workshops and build sessions going on this summer at the high school. Please visit THIS LINK to complete the informationalsurvey.ThedeadlinetojointheteamisSeptember 10 but by getting involved early, you can get a valuable head startonlearningandcreatingagreatrobotfor2026-27.
Finally, students may get a big head start on the coming season by attending the Vex Robotics for Competition Summer Camp at thehighschool,Session1:July6–10;Session2: July20–24.
Click HERE for a Click HERE for a list of current list of current clubs including clubs including arts, special arts, special interest and interest and ccompetitive ompetitive pprograms rograms
Thisyear’sMockTrial applicationswill be made available in the CTW (ChaminadeThisWeek)onAugust14th.Completed be returned by Tuesday, August 18th. Auditions August19th–20thfrom3:00pm–5:00pm.Thete postedFriday,August21stby7:00pm.
Research, write, and memorize a 2-minute (minimum) constructive speech. You should take the position of being FOR orAGAINSTthetopicofchoice. Include a hook, two topic points with evidence and citations of sources, and a conclusion. This speech must be memorized and delivered as a speech in-person. Your topic choices are: “Children under 14 should not be allowed on social media” or “Thevotingageshouldbelowered” . Sign & submit the parent information and permission Google form after reading with parents/guardians. The form will be includedintheapplicationpacket.
Performing and Visual Arts Performing and Visual Arts
Eagle Dance
All 6th, 7th or 8th grade boys or girls with Intermediate to Advanced level dance experience are welcome to audition for the team. We will be learning the routine on Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19 from 3:15pm-5:00pm in the dance room. Auditions will take place on Thursday, August20startingat3:15pm.
Audition information will be posted in the fall CTW. Contact Ms. Cirlin at bcirlin@chaminade.org with anyadditionalquestions.
Drama Productions
The Drama Program is one of the most exciting ways to get involved during the school year! Whether you love acting on stage, creating characters, being on the Tech Crew, or simply making new friends, the Drama Productions have a place for everyone. Students work together to create performances, play fun theater games, and bring stories to life. No experience is needed, just a willingness to try something new and have fun. Join us and be part of a programwhereeverystudentgetsachancetoshine!
The Makers Space Club is a fun place where students can use their creativity to design and craft exciting projects! Whether you're interested in art, technology, or hands-on activities, it's a place to turn your imagination into reality. You'll find various resources such as sewing machines, painting,felting,jewelry making, Shrinky Dinks, 3D printing and pens. There will also be weekly crafts to sign up for such as tiedying, bath bombs, making bubble wandsandcandlesandmore.
Mr.Braunwillbeholdingauditions for a spring Variety Show- an opportunity to showcase talents of all types. The show will take place on Friday, March 19. Start preparingyouracts!
C-Notes
Are you ready to watch your child's talents soar? Give them the gift of music and community by encouraging them to sign up for the C-Notes Middle School Choir with Mrs. Hoffman! This concert choir is open to all 6th, 7th, and8thgradestudents.NOAUDITIONNECESSARY
C-NOTESOPPORTUNITIES
AWinterandSpringConcert
DisneylandSoundtrackWorkshop Weekly Rehearsals: Mondays from 3:15pm-4:30pm and Wednesdays during Flex Block and after school until4pm.
AuditionsforasmallperformancegroupcalledC7 Anaheim overnight trip with adjudicated festival performance.
MakethemostofyourChaminadeexperience Joinband! Discover the excitement of learning an instrument while building valuable life skills such as leadership, teamwork, organization, and responsibility. As a member of the Chaminade Band Program, you'll have incredible opportunities to perform, travel, and grow as a musician. Record a professional soundtrack at Disneyland, showcase your talents at the prestigious SCSBOA Band Festival and Heritage Band Festival, and create unforgettable memories with fellow Eagles. Ready to be partofsomethingextraordinary?
Family Portal/BlackBaud is our web-based resourcecenterforfamiliestoaccessthemaster calendar, student schedules, report cards and online documents such as our Parent-Student Handbook.
CTW (Chaminade this Week) is our landing page for all current families for up-to-date information and school announcements. Each week, each campus principal writes a letter to our school community and includes a link to this page which houses the weekly schedule/dismissal times, quicklinks to transportation, the cafeteria and Boosters, and announcements ranging from safety,tryouts,andmore.It’sourmostimportant formofweeklycommunications!
Schooology is our student’ s LMS (Learning Management Site). This site contains a page for each class, thier house and any clubs they are invovled in. Assignments can be viewed using the calendar feature. Schoology also contains a live gradebooktotrackstudentprogress.
5-Star Students allows our campus to track student attendance, invovlement and reward positive behaviors. Students use their Eagle ID withoursystemtocheckinandoutofclasswhen neededandearnhousepoints.
Ruvna is our safety software used to send community wide announcements in the event of an emergency or lockdown (or during an emergencydrill).
Emailisthemostefficientwaytocommunicatewithteachersandstaff.Schoolpolicyisforteachers and staff to respond within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). Email addresses are as follows:firstletterofthefirstname,lastname@chaminade.org.Forexample,forRobertJones,the email would be rjones@chaminade.org. Teachers are in classrooms during the day, so if you would like to talk over the phone, email to coordinate a time to talk. For counselors, administrators, and program directors, you could also call our front office at 818-363-8127 from the hours of 8:00am3:30pm.Ourmiddleschoolteacherswillnotseemessagessentthroughthefamilyportal.
Parent Opportunities Parent Opportunities
Attend Attend a Mixer a Mixer
Parentsmaychoosetoattend eithermixer:
Wine&CheeseMixer
Tuesday,August25,2026
6:00pm–8:00pm
Location:WestHillsCampus
BreakfastMixer
Thursday,August27,2026
Get Started!
Volunteering is an excellent way to get involved on campus and meet other parents. Attend a Volunteer Mixer or contact Arianna Danova, Volunteer Engagement Manageratadanova@chaminade.org.
Ways to Get Involved
FundraisingandEvents
8:30am–10:30am
Location:ChatsworthCampus
House Parents House Parents Meet & Greet Meet & Greet
JointhemiddleschoolHouse
ParentsonMonday,August24
from9:15am-10:15amonZoom (linkedhere)tolearnabout supportingyourstudent’ s house,showingschoolspirit andmakingnewfriends!
