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Last week our middle schoolers stepped into a magical world at our Enchanted Forest dance! It was a spectacular night where our 6th-8th graders traded their backpacks for a bit of forest floor magic, creating unforgettable memories with friends. A huge thank you to Ms. Woll, Ms. Alberts, and our hardworking SYNC Committee for their incredible effort in bringing this vision to life and hosting such a successful event for our students.
It was a wonderful opportunity for our community to explore the rich traditions of this holiday while expressing their creativity. Throughout the afternoon, students stayed busy with several hands-on activities: creating their own fortune cookies, crafting bracelets to wear and share, and learning to write their names in a different language! To wrap up the festivities, every participant was treated to tangerines (a symbol of luck and wealth!) and a traditional red envelope featuring a sweet surprise inside. Beyond the crafts, this event provided a meaningful space for students to learn about the importance of the Lunar New Year and the values of family and renewal it represents. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this cultural celebration!
What a year to be a part of the Pack! History was made this month as two CSI teams finished their seasons as Undefeated Champions! Congratulations to our JV Flag Football team on a perfect inaugural season and to our 8th Grade Girls Basketball team for their first-ever championship win! Both teams remained unbeaten from start to finish—a truly remarkable achievement for our school.
Behind every undefeated season is a team of leaders who paved the way. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible coaches who stood by our champions every step of the journey. Their tireless dedication, late practices, and unwavering belief in our student-athletes were the true secret to this year's success. Thank you for your time, your passion, and for showing our students what it means to lead with heart.
Go Wolfpack!
We officially hit the 100-day mark on February 3rd! Our campus was buzzing with excitement as students celebrated being 100 days brighter. From counting out 100 snacks to stringing 100 beaded necklaces, our young learners proved that they are masters of the number 100. It’s been an incredible journey of growth so far, and we can’t wait to see what the next 80 days bring! This milestone is a wonderful reminder that every day of effort adds up to big success.
We launched CSI Futures Week with a staff showcase! Teachers and staff shared their personal college stories and alma maters, giving students a firsthand look at the diverse educational paths available to them.
Our hallways transformed into a roadmap for the future! Classrooms competed in a high-stakes door decorating contest, highlighting everything from ivy-league universities and local trade schools to dream careers.
Uptown students took a deep dive into professional life during our Guest Speaker Career Panel. Our guest experts shared invaluable wisdom on navigating educational goals and setting sights on the right career path.
Competition heated up in the Wellness Center as Midtown and Uptown students faced off in College & Career Jeopardy! Teams battled it out during lunch, answering tough questions on student life, financial aid, campus resources, and trade school pathways. It was a high-energy way to turn complex info into a win for the whole team!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible Counseling Department and their dedicated interns. This week wouldn’t have been possible without their vision and hard work in creating such an inspiring and educational experience for our students. We are so lucky to have a team that cares so deeply about our students' futures!
To celebrate the conclusion of the percussion unit, TK students hosted a special interactive showcase for their families. Throughout this unit, our students became musicians, learning to categorize instruments by their materials and sound qualities. The event featured student-led demonstrations, a group retelling of Olivia Forms a Band, and a performance using handmade instruments crafted in class. Thank you to all the families who joined us to celebrate our students' hard work and musical discovery! It was a wonderful morning of music, teamwork, and creative "noise" that showed just how much our students have grown!
Before the break, our third graders embraced the spirit of giving through a dedicated service day. Students completed a range of projects, including donating supplies to our unhoused neighbors and collaborating with local hero, "Batman of San Jose," who personally distributed the care bags. The day also involved writing letters and making ornaments for elderly community members and crafting bandanas to raise funds for a local animal shelter. We are inspired by our students' compassion and thrilled to partner with such dedicated community advocates! Take a look at some of our third graders in action!
