April 28, 2025
Important Dates
Mon, Apr 21: LCAP Meeting #3, 6:00-7:30pm @ District Office
Tues, Apr 22: PTSA General Meeting, 7-8pm @ DMHS Rm 1 or Zoom
Wed, Apr 23: Cap & Gown Distribution, English classes
Fri, Apr 25: Cultural Community Night, 5:00-8:00pm @ DM Quad
Principal's Message
Dear Del Mar Students and Families,
As we approach May, it’s hard to believe we are now just a few short weeks away from the end of the school year! This is an exciting time, but it’s also a critical moment to stay focused and keep working hard toward academic, personal, and community goals.
Thank you for the continued partnership, energy, and encouragement you are giving your students as we move through this final stretch. |
Testing Season Continues
- 11th Grade CAASPP Testing continues with Math and Science assessments coming up soon.
- IB Testing for our Diploma Programme students officially begins this week. We are incredibly proud of all our IB candidates and their hard work preparing for these rigorous exams.
- ELPAC Testing is ongoing for our Emergent Multilingual students, supporting their pathways to English proficiency.
Students, remember: these assessments are opportunities to show what you know and to set yourself up for future success. Please continue to get good rest, arrive prepared, and give your best effort!
A Message for Seniors
Senior families—please be on the lookout for important updates coming soon about graduation events, final deadlines, and clearance procedures. We are so proud of the Class of 2025, and we are committed to supporting every senior as they complete this important milestone.
Seniors:
- Stay engaged and finish your classes strong—grades matter until the very last day.
- Stay connected to counselors and teachers for any last-minute academic or college support.
- Stay informed about key dates by checking your email, listening to announcements, and attending senior meetings.
We can’t wait to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished!
Celebrating Our Community
In the coming weeks, we’ll also be recognizing many student accomplishments across academics, athletics, and the arts. These celebrations are important reminders that learning is about so much more than grades—it’s about growth, creativity, leadership, and perseverance. Stay tuned for more updates about upcoming recognition events! |
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Get Involved!
Staff Appreciation Week: May 6–10
Next week, we’ll be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week at Del Mar!
Our teachers, counselors, office staff, custodians, paraeducators, and campus supervisors work tirelessly to support student success every single day. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment help make Del Mar a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive.
We invite all students and families to join us in recognizing the incredible work of our staff:
- A simple thank you note, email, or kind word can make a big impact.
- Encourage your student to show appreciation to the adults who have made a difference in their year.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the heart and soul of Del Mar: our amazing staff!
CUHSD LCAP ThoughtExchange 2025
Each year, our District reviews our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all students. By law, the LCAP focuses on students who may need additional support, including low-income students, emerging multilingual/English learner students, foster youth, and homeless youth. Click here to take the survey by May 1. If you are a student, click here.
This survey asks for your thoughts about the District’s current priorities for the LCAP. These priorities are based on input from District committees composed of staff, family members, and students. They include:
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Rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum and instruction, with a focus on teacher-created, district-wide course maps and common assessments in core subject areas.
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Emerging multilingual learner success, including multilingual classroom aides, and professional development for teachers of English Language Development courses.
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Initiatives to improve school culture, including a multilingual staff stipend, recruiting staff from institutions with diverse populations, and incorporating diverse student voices in our committees.
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Socioemotional resources, including staff training on effective discipline practices, wellness centers, mental health counselors at every site, and increasing the number of social workers.
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College and career readiness support such as increasing the number of school counselors, providing training on a national model for school counseling, and ensuring every student has a plan beyond high school.
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Family and community engagement support, including community liaisons at every school site, communication tools, and translation services.
Please be specific when answering this survey. If your comment is specific only to your school, please include the school's name in your response.
You can enter thoughts at your own pace, and you can come back to review and rate the thoughts of others.
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West Valley Dual Enrollment Summer and Fall 2025 Courses
Applications are now open for FREE West Valley college courses in Summer and Fall 2025.
The West Valley Dual Enrollment Program is a great opportunity for students in all grade levels to explore college courses, make up credits needed for graduation, and earn a head start on college.
Students earn both high school and college credit and courses change each semester.
Deadline for Summer Courses: May 12th
Summer 2025 offerings include Medical Terminology, American Sign Language, and Precalculus/Trigonometry.
Deadline for Fall Courses: August 18th
Fall 2025 offerings include Psychology on Del Mar’s campus, Intro to Business, Public Speaking, Sports Medicine, Film Studies and more!
Students should apply early as classes fill up quickly. Visit the dual enrollment page on our website for the full class list and steps to apply: https://delmar.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/westvalleydualenrollmen |
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Check Out the Community Hub: Now Open to All Students!
Need a place to hang out, study, or grab supplies? The Community Hub in Room 82 is officially open—and it’s built just for you!
Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to focus or just want to relax with friends, the Hub has you covered:
✨ Use a computer or printer
🖊️ Grab free school supplies
🎲 Play board games and unwind
📚 Find a cozy spot to study
👋 Drop in to connect and recharge
📍 Location: Room 82
🕓 Hours: Open during brunch, lunch, and after school until 5:00 PM
Stop by and see what it’s all about! The Hub is your space to connect, create, and take care of what you need—no appointment, no pressure, just community.
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Campus Cuteness
College Orientations Continue in the College and Career Center!
On Tuesday, De Anza College held their orientation for graduating seniors. They were also able to meet with a De Anza counselor to create their individual ed plans. Students are one step closer to becoming full college students! (This is making me very emotional.)
AVID 2 College Tour: UCSC & CSUMB
Our AVID 2 students visited UC Santa Cruz and CSU Monterey Bay on Wednesday! It wouldn’t be an AVID field trip without a little drama (yes, the bus did break down because of course it did) but in true AVID fashion, everyone made it back safely and with new insight into their postsecondary options. Big thanks to the AVID team for making this meaningful experience happen!
Multicultural Week at Del Mar
Last week, we celebrated Multicultural Week with performances, events, and activities that highlighted the rich diversity of our Del Mar community. Throughout the week, students enjoyed performances from our Vietnamese Student Union (VSU) and Filipino Student Union (FSU), showcasing cultural pride through music, dance, and storytelling.
The week culminated in our Community Cultural Night, co-hosted by ASB and the Student Equity Club, where families, students, and staff came together to celebrate food, traditions, and performances from around the world.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Multicultural Week such a vibrant reminder of the strength and beauty of our diverse community!
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Looking Ahead
- CAASPP Testing (Math & Science) for 11th graders continues
- IB Exams in May
- Senior Activities and Graduation Prep
- Spring Recognition Events
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students stay focused, proud, and connected through the end of the year.
Let’s finish strong, Dons!
Diana Nguyen
Principal
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