La Casita Elementary

**UPDATE: The twelve focus group participant slots have been filled** Help shape the future of student data! 📣 Clovis has been selected to host a PED focus group on the new Statewide Student Info System. 🗓️ May 15, 2025 ⏰ 10:00–10:50 AM 📍 1009 N. Main St. We’re looking for parent voices - Only 12 spots available! Visit https://forms.gle/Viannm9vpqdT7DCT6 to register. Those selected to participate will receive an email confirmation.

Do you need an evening out? The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is offering a Parents Night Out on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at W.D. Gattis Middle School (5100 N. Thornton St.). Children, aged 3-11, will enjoy creative activities, games, and pizza. All children must be potty trained to attend. Register before May 1 and the cost will be $20 for one child and $15 for additional siblings. Late registration on May 2 will add an additional $5 per child. Payment is cash only at the door. To register, email Heather.Wiggins@clovis-schools.org with your child's name, age, and any food allergies.

¡Adelante! Dual language registration event for kindergarten Register now for 2025–2026 Thursday, April 24, 2025 La Casita Elementary 400 Davis St, Clovis, NM 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Please bring your future kindergartener to the event! Please bring with you: Proof of residency, Child’s birth certificate, Child’s shot record, Social Security, Proof of guardianship ------ ¡Adelante! Evento de inscripción de lenguaje dual para kínder Inscribe a su hijo/a para 2025–2026 Jueves, 24 de abril, 2025 La Casita Elementary 400 Davis St, Clovis, NM 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ¡Por favor traiga a su futuro niño/a de kínder al evento! Por favor traiga con usted: Comprobante de domicilio, Acta de nacimiento, Cartilla de vacunación, Seguro social, Prueba de tutela

Kindergarten registration opens on April 24, 2025. You can visit the elementary school your child is zoned to attend on Thursday, April 24 from 8 AM - 3:30 PM. Please bring the necessary documents. You can also register completely online at https://www.clovis-schools.org/o/cmsd/page/registration. If you need help, contact your child's zoned school.

The Lady Wildcat Summer Basketball Camp will be held on June 2-June 5, 2025, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at The Rock Gymnasium at Clovis High School. The camp teaches fundamental basketball skills to girls who will be in 1st - 9th grade for the 2025/2026 school year. Registration is $70. Contact Coach Jeff Reed at 575-693-2426 with questions.

Reminder: No school on Friday, April 18-21, 2025. All district offices will be closed on Friday, April 18.

Camp Wildcat is coming Monday-Thursday, June 2-26, 2025 at Yucca Middle School. Students taking part in the summer reading portion need to register at literacy.nm.gov before registering for Camp Wildcat. Summer Youth Program activities are open to students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Register now at www.clovis-schools.org/forms/camp-wildcat-registration.

Volunteer Training: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Yucca Middle School. Spanish translation is available. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes. Training is open to those interested in volunteering for Clovis Municipal Schools. Contact cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org if you have questions.

The Elementary Youth Program's Grade 2–5 Basketball Games scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025 have been canceled due to Winter Weather.

Clovis Municipal Schools is closely monitoring winter weather forecasts that may affect the Elementary Youth Program Grade 2–5 Basketball games scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. To ensure the safety of students, families, and staff, a final decision regarding game cancellations will be made and communicated no later than 7:00 AM on Saturday. If games are canceled, families will be notified through email and text message using contact information on file. We appreciate your understanding and encourage families to check their messages before heading out Saturday morning.

Help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) by showing some love to the incredible educators of Clovis Municipal Schools! We’re inviting local businesses to join us in recognizing our dedicated teachers by offering special promotions, discounts, or complimentary items during this special week. Want to participate? 🎉 👉 Fill out our quick form here: https://forms.gle/BSY2rGZevhsdeHp98 Questions? Contact Mandy Carpenter at mandy.carpenter@clovis-schools.org or call 575-769-4322.

Clovis Municipal Schools asks that you wear red tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to show our support for Portales Municipal Schools.

Reminder: Our next volunteer training session will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 1:30 PM at CMS Central Office - 1009 N. Main Street. Sessions last around 45 minutes. If you have questions, reach out to cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org.

Clovis Municipal Schools Outdoor Programs Come learn about exciting, new outdoor activities for Clovis Municipal Students. Pizza - Guest Speakers - Door Prizes Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Yucca Middle School Cafeteria Questions? Contact Joseph Williams joseph.williams@clovis-schools.org

There will be no school for students on Friday, March 14, 2025. This will be a data day for staff. District offices will be open. There will be no school on March 17-21, 2025. All district offices will be closed for Spring Break. Advanced meals for Spring Break will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, March 12. Meals are available, while supplies last, from 8:30-10:30 AM from the following locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista Clovis Freshman Academy Clovis High School Lockwood Early Childhood Center Yucca Middle School Zia Elementary School Enjoy your Spring Break! We will look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, March 24.

Help us develop the district's new strategic plan. This quick, five-minute survey will help us determine the district's priorities for the next 3-5 years. Click on the survey link on the CMS website or visit https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/strategic-plan . Survey closes on March 21, 2025.

The Legends Tournament is happening in Clovis, NM, on April 26-27. Divisions: 7th-8th Boys 9th Boys JV Boys Varsity Boys $250 per team with a three-game guarantee. All area teams are invited to join. Alumni will be celebrated with a breakfast on April 26 at 8 a.m., followed by a three-point contest, skills contest, and a draft-style alumni game. Alumni should register individually using the QR code in the flyer.

Clovis Municipal Schools is offering free, pre-packaged meals for all enrolled students to ensure they have nutritious options during spring break! 📅 Date: March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30–10:30 AM 📍 Pick-Up Locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Clovis Freshman Academy, Clovis High School, Lockwood, Yucca, Zia Meals are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by early! No registration is required—just drive up and pick up your meals.

Friday, March 14, 2025 will be a Data Day. A previous version of the calendar listed this day as a Parent-Teacher Conference Day. There will be no school for students on this day; however, teachers and staff will be working and administrative offices will remain open. While there are no scheduled parent-teacher conferences on March 14, parents who wish to meet with their child's teacher are encouraged to reach out directly to schedule a conference at a mutually convenient time. Lockwood Early Childhood Center will be holding parent-teacher conferences for their 3Y and 4Y classes on March 14th. You can access the most current version of the calendar here: https://www.clovis-schools.org/o/cmsd/page/calendars

Reminder, the next Volunteer training session will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Board Room of the CMS Central Office at 1009 N. Main St.