4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Phone: (650) 851-1777

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
  • Attention all 7th graders! Are you interested in being a leader here at Corte Madera? Do you have cool ideas to make Corte Madera an even better school? If so, we think you might be interested in joining the 2013-2014 student council class! There are all sorts of positions you can run for such as President, VIce-President, DSA, Treasurer, and Secretary. WE get to do all sorts of jobs around the school, but have a lot of fun doing them. If you are interested, applications are now available in the office and are due today. 
  • This is a reminder that all poems for the poetry contest must be in by today. 
  • Tomorrow is animal day so be sure to show your spirit by dressing up as an animal. 
  • Attention all 6th-8th grade swimmers: On Friday, 5/17 there will be a swim meet at Priory. If you are interested and would like to represent CMS, please sign-up with Mr. Flahavan by this Friday. 
Thursday, May 2, 2013
  • Tomorrow is salad dressing day so be sure to show your spirit by dressing up. 
  • Attention all 6th-8th grade swimmers: On Friday, 5/17 there will be a swim meet at Priory. If you are interested and would like to represent CMS, please sign-up with Mr. Flahavan by this Friday. 
Friday, May 3, 2013 
  • Tomorrow is salad dressing day so be sure to show your spirit by dressing up. 
  • Attention all 6th-8th grade swimmers: On Friday, 5/17 there will be a swim meet at Priory. If you are interested and would like to represent CMS, please sign-up with Mr. Flahavan by this Friday. 
Monday, May 6, 2013
  • No announcements- STAR testing
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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    No announcements- STAR testing
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
  •  No announcements- STAR testing
Thursday, May 9, 2013
  • No announcements- STAR testing 
Friday, May 10, 2013
  • No announcements- STAR testing

Monday, May 13, 2013

  • No announcements- STAR testing 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  • No announcements- STAR testing 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  • No announcements- STAR testing 
Thursday, May 16, 2013
  • Attention 8th graders: All of Mr. Mead's classes will meet in Lab 103 today. In addition, if you are in Ms. Green's Flex class, you will report to Mr. Mead's Flex period. thank you!
  • Come and see live theater! The 7th and 8th grade Drama classes will be prsenting two hilarious plays, all about testing. If you don't think tests are funny, these wonderful plays will prove you wrong! First, 7th grade drama will be performing the play, "This Is A Test", today during the lunch recess in the MUR. All students and staff are invited, however, no latecomers will be admitted, and once the play has started, you will not be allowed to leave until the play is over. The performance will begin promptly at 1:00, so eat quickly and come on over and join the fun! We will starting lunch a little earlier today due to the play. Second, both th e7th grade and 8th grade Drama classes will be performing tonight at 7 pm in the MUR. The 8th grad play is called "Wendy's Tale" and is about a girl who is incredibly smart and creative, but doesn't do well on tests. It's another great comedy about the agony of tests. So come and celebrate the end of STAR testing by coming to see one of these performances. Remember, today at 1 pm or tonight at 7. Hope to see you there!
  • Attention CMS Soccer Team:  Now that the season has concluded, please return your uniform to Mr. Flahavan by tomorrow, Friday, May 17th. Thank you.
  • STAR tests make-up testing will be happening throughout today and tomorrow. Teachers, be aware that students will be pulled from your classes if they need to make up any part of the STAR test. All make-ups will be in Lab 102. 
  • Tomorrow at lunch there will be a dance off in the MUR. PErformers please report to the MUR once the first bell rings. Come and watch your friends perform after the eating period!
  • Congratulations to the 5th grade who will be receiving this year's bike/walk to school prize. We will keep you posted for further details  on the prize. 
  • It's finally time for the last dance! On Firday, May 31st, the end of the year dance will be held in the MUR from 7- 9 pm. 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome, but please do no bring any guests from other schools. There will be a $10 admission and a food blowout sale Don't miss out on the best dance of the year!
  • And now we have the spirit point results: in fifth place is the 7th grade with 31 points, in fourth place is the 4th grade with 42 points, in third place is the 6th grade with 51 points, in second place is the 5th grade with 65 points and in first place is the 8th grade with 78 points. The eighth grade will be rewarded with the spirit prize. On Wednesday, June 5th, 8th graders will meet in Ms. Brown's room for a movie, lots of yummy desserts and a bouncy house out on the field. We will keep you posted on any other details.