PTSA

Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year!

Dear Juan Cabrillo Middle School Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! On behalf of the Cabrillo PTSA, I’m thrilled to extend a heartfelt welcome to both our returning families and those joining us for the first time. Together, we form a vibrant, diverse, and deeply committed community—and we couldn't be more excited about what we can accomplish together this year.

💡 What We Do: At Cabrillo, our PTSA is a partnership between parents, teachers, students, and staff, working hand in hand to create a supportive and enriching environment for our students. We believe that when families and schools work together, amazing things happen. And last year was a shining example of that—from exciting programs to meaningful initiatives that brought joy, enrichment, and unity to our campus.

This year, we’re dreaming even bigger. Our lineup includes cherished favorites like Spooktacular, Dining for Dollars, the 8th Grade Dance, Art Reflections, and Teacher Appreciation Week, alongside inspiring academic and enrichment opportunities like Math Kangaroo, Student Assemblies, Astronomy Night, and the Innovation Lab. These programs don’t just entertain—they empower, educate, connect and build lasting memories.

🤝 But we can’t do it without your Support in building stronger community, Whether you have an hour a month, a creative idea, a professional skill, or a desire to support from afar—you are an essential part of our success. 

1. We invite you to join the PTSA today for just $10 per member. Membership is open to all: parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and students.  

You can join and donate online by following this link or by completing a membership envelope and dropping it off in the school office mailbox.

2. Make a Donation:  In addition, if you are able, we kindly suggest a donation of $50 or more to help fund the incredible activities we have planned. Every dollar goes directly to enriching your child’s experience—and all donations are tax-deductible. We also welcome corporate matching; 

You can find us on Benevity under Juan Cabrillo Middle School PTSA, EIN: 77-0324523.

3. Volunteer Your Time:  We would also love for you to get involved! If you’re interested in volunteering, there are so many ways to contribute—big or small.

Our PTSA meetings are held in person on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., and we warmly welcome everyone to attend. These gatherings are a great way to stay connected, learn about upcoming events, and be part of the conversations that shape our school. Keep an eye on ParentSquare for meeting dates and other updates, or reach out to us anytime at CabrilloPTSASC@gmail.com.

This school year holds so much promise, and with your involvement, we can make it extraordinary. Let’s work together to support our students, celebrate our teachers, and strengthen the Cabrillo community. Your voice matters, your time matters, and your presence makes a difference.

With gratitude and enthusiasm,

Rukhsana Azeem
PTSA President, Juan Cabrillo Middle School

 

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Programs

 

Fundraisers

More info coming soon

 

Reflections

Click here to learn more about Reflections

Below is the list of the Reflections participants/winners for 2024-2025!

rts Category - Categoría Artística	Student First Name - Nombre de Pila del Estudiante	Student Last Name - Apellido del Estudiante	Title of Work - Título del Trabajo	Student Award - Premio al estudiante
Dance Choreography - Coreografía de baile	Rutvi	Gogri	The Golden Chariot of Fusion Dance	Award of Excellence
Literature - Literatura	Nakshathra	Jakkula	This is Perfection	Award of Excellence
Literature - Literatura	Aanya	Mittal	Embracing Imperfection: The Fallacy of Perfection and the Power of Individuality	Award of Merit
Literature - Literatura	Safiya	Jawad	Our Natural Imperfections	Honorable Mention
Literature - Literatura	Nakshathra	Jakkula	Chasing Perfection	Participation Award
Literature - Literatura	Gavin	Fradera	Accepting the Imperfections of Life	Participation Award
Literature - Literatura	Nakshathra	Jakkula	A D Story	Participation Award
Music Composition - Composición Musical	Yash	Patel	Autumn Falls	Award of Excellence
Music Composition - Composición Musical	Akhil	Nagori	A Swing Of Shadows	Award of Merit
Music Composition - Composición Musical	Aanya	Mittal	Breaking Out - Slivers of Madness	Honorable Mention
Photography - Fotografía	Mia	Scilingo	Beyond The Eraser	Award of Excellence
Photography - Fotografía	Anvi	Gupta	Feel Like A Lemon-AID	Award of Merit
Photography - Fotografía	Mrunmayee	Kulkarni	Waves of Perfection	Honorable Mention
Photography - Fotografía	Ritisha	Patra	Simple but Sweet	Participation Award
Photography - Fotografía	Safiya	Jawad	Blossoms Beneath the Hail	Participation Award
Visual Arts - Artes Visuales	Mrunmayee	Kulkarni	Imperfect Beauty	Award of Excellence
Visual Arts - Artes Visuales	Ishika	Gupta	Under the Sea	Award of Merit
Visual Arts - Artes Visuales	Safiya	Jawad	Wonders of the Imperfect Universe	Honorable Mention
Visual Arts - Artes Visuales	Sarah	Fairchild	What's Inside	Participation Award
Visual Arts - Artes Visuales	Rahini	Kenkre	Beneath the Surface	Participation Award
Visual Arts - Artes Visuales	Sarah	Fairchild	Appreciating Imperfections	Participation Award

Below are links to the online slideshows:

Art, literature & photos are displayed with a sampling of music & film categories  

Full-length Music Composition & Film Production clips play in their entirety  

 

 

 

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