Hello Castlemont Families,
November 2nd to the 6th is Spirit Week! Please see attachment with our Spirit Week daily theme.
Thank you
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Hola familias de Castlemont,
¡La semana del 2 al 6 de noviembre, es la Semana de Espíritu Escolar! Consulte el archivo adjunto con el tema diario de la Semana.
Gracias
Dear Castlemont Families,
Just a friendly reminder that 2026–2027 Castlemont Yearbooks are now available to order!
Families can choose between a traditional yearbook or a personalized yearbook, which includes extra class or grade photos, your child’s photo on the back cover, and two custom pages that you can personalize with special memories, artwork, photos, messages, and more.
Last year, more than 60% of Castlemont families selected the personalized option, so don’t miss the chance to create something special for your child.
Order online:www.rethinkyearbooks.com/order
School Code: Castlemont2627
Early Bird Price starts at: $32
Regular pricing starts at $34
Be sure to order by December 31, 2026, to save $2 with the Early Bird Special.
For ordering or personalization questions, please contact support [at] rethinkyearbooks.com. For all other Castlemont yearbook questions, please contact jamied.silva [at] yahoo.com.
Thank you, and we can’t wait to capture all the wonderful memories from the 2026–2027 school year!
Castlemont students have the opportunity to participate in our school-wide Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30th at 8:30 am.
We have a seasonal activity for students who are not participating in the parade. Please inform your child’s teacher so we can take them to the activity area.
Please keep the following items at home: face masks, swords, guns, or other weapons (even if they are part of the costume). No fake blood or “gore.”
Students are encouraged to come to school ready for the parade with an appropriate costume and regular clothing underneath their costume. After the parade, children will remove their costumes and regular instruction will begin.
If your child needs a costume, please let their teacher know by Wednesday Oct. 28. Miss Julie has a "costume closet" to choose from.
Families are welcome to stay to watch the parade! We will start at 8:30 and will end before 9:00. You are encouraged to view the parade from the periphery of our blacktop area-- students will pass by numerous times for great photo ops!
The tradition of Dia de Los Muertos is a joyful time that helps us remember and celebrate the memory of the people in our lives who have passed away. We honor and commemorate the lives of the dead during this time. This year, Dia de los Muertos is being celebrated on Monday, November 2. We would like to invite all students to bring in a photo of a loved one who has passed to be included in the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos.
We will put the photos on our ofrenda (offering), which will be located in the MU, visible to the community from the plaza window.
Starting immediately, students may bring photos to school, and we will call them from class to deliver the photos to the MU during the first 10 minutes of the morning. (We will make morning announcements to remind students.) The ofrenda will remain up through November 3rd.
Photos must be framed. Please place your student’s first and last name and class on the back of the frame so that we can return them to you.
Dear Castlemont Community Members,
Please take a moment to vote for our School Site Council representatives. We are filling two parent representative positions and one staff member position. (Teacher representatives were chosen in a separate vote.) VOTING ENDS TODAY.
Your voice is important!
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL BALLOT
CASTLEMONT FAMILIES—HELP US MAKE A SPLASH AT JOG-A-THON OCTOBER 23RD!
Our Under the Sea Jog-A-Thon is coming soon, and we’re looking for BUSINESS & FAMILY SPONSORS!
Business Sponsor: Know a business that wants to support Castlemont? Sponsors receive recognition on the back of our 500+ Jog-A-Thon shirts!
$150 Green Sponsor includes company logo
$250 Gold Sponsor includes company logo & phone number or website
$500+ Dynamite Dragon Sponsor includes company logo, phone number or website, & tagline
Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor? Fill out the form at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkfhKIgoZfQJoa2NqKO4XsaooLeyOQZfTHANznM8sI_RKj2w/viewform
Family Sponsor: Put your family’s name on your child’s Jog-A-Thon shirt for $50 (Small Print) or $100 (Large Print)!
Interested in becoming a family sponsor? Fill out the form at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFJVp5jwTXou-Fp9EeSE4o4_NcgEH8KhWPc2azbwqk2QilLA/viewform
Please share with your employer, family, friends, and favorite local businesses!
Business deadline: September 28
Family deadline: September 23
Let’s make a BIG splash for our Castlemont community! 🌊
DIVE IN, CASTLEMONT!
Our 21st Annual Under the Sea Jog-A-Thon is October 23, and registration is now open!
Help raise funds for classroom supplies, assemblies, enrichment programs, and field trips!
REGISTER IN 3 EASY STEPS:
1) Go to castlemont.pledgestar.com
2) Click “Not Registered for This Year’s Event”
3) Enter your name and email, then follow the steps to register your jogger and invite family & friends!
Donations can be made per lap or as a flat pledge!
PledgeStar sends requests for you! Track pledges and celebrate your progress!
It’s fun, it’s easy, and together we can make a BIG splash for Castlemont!
SPIRIT WEAR IS NOW ONLINE!
You can now shop your favorite Castlemont Spirit Wear anytime online!
Shop here: Castlemont Spirit Wear Online Store
Your order will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom!
Show your Castlemont pride!
GOLFLAND SEPTEMBER 24TH
Bring the whole family out for an exciting Home & School Club Fundraiser Night at Golfland!
Be sure to download the app and enter the coupon code CASTLEMONT to receive a 10% discount on attractions! You must have your barcode scanned with every purchase at the counters including both food and attractions. This step is essential for proper tracking and distribution of the funds raised!
Location: 976 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose
When: Thursday, September 24
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy a full evening of mini golf, video games, and more—all while supporting our school!
How it works:
Download the Golfland app (app.golfland.com)
Tap “Offers & Coupons”
Enter code: CASTLEMONT
Show your barcode at checkout
The best part?
50% of attraction purchases and 20% of food sales will go back to support our students and programs!
Grab your friends, bring your family, and help us turn fun into funds—we can’t wait to see you there!
Hello Castlemont Parents,
Get your students smiles ready for school picture day! It will be on Monday September 21st.
Generations School Photography will send your child's proof via email 2 weeks after picture day. All ordering is done online and they will be shipped to your home address. See flyer below for details.
Thank you
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Hola padres de Castlemont,
¡Prepare las sonrisas de sus estudiantes para el día de la fotografía escolar! Será el próximo lunes 21 de septiembre.
La fotografía escolar de Generations enviará la prueba de su hijo por correo electrónico 2 semanas después del día de la fotografía. Todos los pedidos se realizan en línea y se enviarán a su domicilio. Consulte el folleto a continuación para ver más detalles.
Gracias
We are looking for two Castlemont parents/guardians to serve as representatives on our School Site Council (SSC). The SSC is responsible for approving our School Safety Plan and for giving important input into our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). One of our representatives should be a parent/guardian who can represent the interests of our English Language Learner students.
Estamos buscando a dos padres/madres/tutores de Castlemont para servir como representantes en nuestro Consejo Escolar del Plantel (SSC). El SSC es responsable de aprobar nuestro Plan de Seguridad Escolar y de dar aportes importantes a nuestro Plan de Control Local y Rendición de Cuentas (LCAP). Uno de nuestros representantes debe ser un padre/madre/tutor que pueda representar los intereses de nuestros estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés.
We are looking for two Castlemont parents/guardians to serve as representatives on our School Site Council (SSC). The SSC is responsible for approving our School Safety Plan and for giving important input into our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). One of our representatives should be a parent/guardian who can represent the interests of our English Language Learner students.
Estamos buscando a dos padres/madres/tutores de Castlemont para servir como representantes en nuestro Consejo Escolar del Plantel (SSC). El SSC es responsable de aprobar nuestro Plan de Seguridad Escolar y de dar aportes importantes a nuestro Plan de Control Local y Rendición de Cuentas (LCAP). Uno de nuestros representantes debe ser un padre/madre/tutor que pueda representar los intereses de nuestros estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés.
Annual Back-to-School Family Picnic
4:00-6:00pm
We hope you will join us for this informal, old-fashioned picnic.
Bring your own snack or picnic dinner to the Castlemont field. As always, free popsicles will be provided to all children present.
Please note that there is no cost for this event! Just come to the field with a blanket or folding chairs and meet other families while our children enjoy some unstructured play time.
