School News
Updated Wed, Nov 6th
Our annual Halloween Costume Parade will be this Thursday, October 31st from 8:30-9:00. Students will walk in a loop on our blacktop area. We ask that visitors stand on the outside of the students circling the blacktop. You will have numerous opportunities to see your student pass by.
If your family chooses to participate, please send your child to school with their costume on over their clothes-- they will be removing their costumes immediately after the parade. For safety and school appropriateness, we do not permit masks, blood or "gore," or any kind of simulated weapons (including swords, guns, knives, axes, etc.)
We will have a seasonal activity in the library for all students who choose not to participate in the parade.
We hope you can join us!
Halloween Flyer (English & Spanish)
Updated Mon, Oct 21st
Hello Castlemont Families,
October 14th to 18th is Spirit Week. Please see attachment with our Fall Spirit Week daily theme.
Thank you
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Hola familias de Castlemont,
La semana del 14 al 18 de Octubre, es la Semana de Espíritu Escolar de Otoño. Consulte el archivo adjunto con el tema diario de la Semana.
Gracias
Updated Wed, Oct 16th
Let's BOO-gie!
Join us for an evening of spooktacular fun at the Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct. 18th from 6-8 pm. Pre-order tickets are $8 each and will not be sold at the door. Only 300 tickets available, so order early! All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a teacher sponsored fundraiser to raise money for classrooms. Dress up in your Halloween costume and join us for a WICKED good time! The fundraising committee would appreciate any donations of canned Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Orange Soda and cases of bottled water to sell at the event. Donations can be turned into the office.
See and print attached form and return to your teachers class.
Thank you for your support!
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¡Vamos a bailar!
Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión espeluznante en el baile de Halloween el viernes 18 de octubre de 6 a 8 p. m. Los boletos de pre-pedido cuestan $8 cada uno y no se venderán en la puerta. ¡Solo 300 boletos disponibles, así que ordene con anticipación! Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un padre. Esta es una recaudación de fondos patrocinada por maestros para recaudar fondos para las aulas. ¡Vístete con tu disfraz de Halloween y únete a nosotros para pasar un buen rato! El comité de recaudación de fondos agradecería cualquier donación de Coca-Cola enlatada, Coca-Cola Light, Sprite, Root Beer y cajas de agua embotellada para vender en el evento. Las donaciones se pueden entregar en la oficina.
Vea e imprima el formulario adjunto y devuélvalo a la clase de su maestro.
¡Gracias por tu apoyo!
Updated Fri, Oct 4th
At Castlemont, we believe that learning is a collaborative process where students play an active role in shaping their own education. To foster this belief, we implement our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a framework that promotes positive behavior and reduces negative behaviors through proactive teaching, reinforcement, and intervention strategies.
To help students understand the importance of PBIS and how it applies to their daily lives, each classroom has been working on creating a unique mission statement. These mission statements serve as a guiding principle for students and teachers, outlining the expectations for behavior and how we can work together to create a positive and respectful learning community.
The mission statements are developed collaboratively by teachers and students, allowing for input from all members of the classroom. This shared process not only helps students understand the PBIS expectations but also empowers them to take ownership of their behavior and contribute to a positive school culture.
By involving students in the creation of their mission statements, we are striving to elevate learner agency and make classroom improvement a shared process. Our goal is for students to be active participants and guides in their own learning, and the mission statements are an important step toward achieving this goal.
As we continue to implement our continuous improvement, we encourage you to ask your student about the mission statement they helped create in their classroom. By understanding and supporting these statements, we can work together to create a school where all students feel safe, respected, and valued.
Updated Fri, Oct 4th
Get ready for our 2024-25 school play! The Castlemont Elementary Drama Club is proud to present "The Great Big Holiday Bake Off". This heartwarming and humorous play is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Auditions will be held on Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th from 2:45-3:45 PM in the school library. All Castlemont students are encouraged to audition. No experience necessary!
Performances will take place on Friday, December 13th. All performers must be available for all three performances.
There is no cost to participate.
Don't miss this opportunity to shine on stage and be part of a memorable event. We can't wait to see what you bring to the show!
Updated Mon, Sep 30th
Hello Castlemont Parents,
Get your students smiles ready for school picture day! It will be Monday, coming up, September 23rd.
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 23 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
Updated Tue, Sep 10th
Hello Castlemont Families,
I want to remind you of our two big events this week.
Tonight from 4:00-6:00 we are holding our annual Back-to-School Family Picnic. This is an informal event that is an opportunity for our students to have fun in unstructured play and for our adults to meet. Feel free to bring blankets, snacks, or a picnic dinner. Home and School Club is selling Pizza Guys pizza and drinks. Pizza slices are $4 each and drinks are $1. We will be handing out popsicles to children. Enter through the Payne Avenue gate.
This Thursday is our Back-to-School Night from 5:30-6:45. Please join us for this important night of information. We will start at 5:30 with our general information session in our multi-use room for all parents/guardians. Our first classroom session will begin at 6:00. Our second session (the same information repeated in each class/grade level) will be at 6:25.
Back-to School Night is an evening designed for adults; however, if you do not have childcare, we do have options. You may keep your children with you during the classroom sessions OR you may take advantage of free childcare being provided by Campbell Care. See the following message from Campbell Care regarding the provided childcare. **Note: Please do not allow children out on the playground during our presentations as there will be no adult supervision**
Sincerely,
Kristen Kimoto Prindle
Castlemont Families,
CampbellCare will be open for Child Care during Back to School Night at no cost. This is a great opportunity for you to drop off your child in a safe and supervised environment while you visit with your child's classroom teacher. We will open our doors at 6pm, and close promptly at 7:30pm. Siblings are welcome. You will need to sign your children in & out when you drop off, and pick up. CampbellCare will be showing a Disney Movie for your kids' entertainment.
Updated Mon, Sep 2nd
Welcome Back to School!
Dear Castlemont Families,
We are excited to welcome you back to another fantastic school year. The countdown is on, and we can hardly wait to see our students' smiling faces.
The first day of school is this Wednesday, August 21st. School will begin promptly at 8:20 AM. Please ensure your child arrives on time to start their day off right.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Gate Options:
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Payne Avenue and Barkwood Avenue: Experience a festive "red carpet welcome" complete with music as you enter the school.
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Castlemont Avenue: For those seeking a quieter entry, our Castlemont gate offers a sensory-friendly "quiet entry" experience.
First Day for TK and Kindergarten: To help our newest students and their families feel welcome, we invite all TK and Kindergarten parents/guardians to attend an informational assembly starting at 8:30 AM in the Multi-Use Room. We can't wait to share the exciting things we have planned for this school year!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Arrival: 8:20am daily for all students
Dismissal:
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TK-3rd 2:30pm
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4th-5th: 2:35pm
EVERY Wednesday is Early Dismissal (including the first day of school):
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TK-3rd 1:30pm
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4th-5th: 1:35pm
School Entry Gates: For your convenience, we have three entry gates to our school: Payne Avenue; Barkwood Avenue; and Castlemont Avenue. Each gate offers both a walk-in entrance for students and a car drop-off lane for quick and easy drop-offs.
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Drop-off Lanes: To ensure the safety of all students, please remain in your vehicle and pull forward as your child exits the car. Do not park in the marked bus loading zone.
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Walk-in Gates: Our gates open at 8:10 in the morning and 2:20 in the afternoon. Please note that the morning gates will close promptly at 8:20 AM.
Classroom Assignments: We understand your eagerness to know your child's teacher. A ParentSquare message will be sent out tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20th, shortly after 4:00 PM with instructions for how to view your student's teacher assignment. Please note that all classroom placements are subject to change during the first two weeks of school as our enrollment numbers stabilize. Miss the ParentSquare message? We will be in the halls Wednesday morning with teacher lists to share with you.
Summer Learning Challenge: Did your child complete the Summer Learning Challenge? If so, please have them turn in their completed learning log to their classroom teacher. We will celebrate all those who completed the challenge with an ice cream treat during lunch on Friday, August 30th in Room 23.
Volunteer Opportunities: We love and need our volunteers! There are many ways to get involved, big and small, at Castlemont. Opportunities include: our Garden Familia; library helpers; copying and laminating; Home and School Club; ELAC; School Site Council; and more. We encourage your involvement.
Back to School Family Picnic: Join us for our annual Back to School Family Picnic on Tuesday, August 27th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families while your children enjoy an unstructured time to play and socialize . Bring a blanket to sit on the grass, and we'll provide free popsicles for the kids. You can also bring a snack or picnic dinner or purchase pizza and drinks from our Home and School Club. We can't wait to see you there!
Back to School Night is scheduled for Thursday, August 29th from 5:30- 6:45pm. During this important evening you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and hear more about the various aspects of the Castlemont community. The schedule is as follows:
5:30 - 5:55 Parent Information Meeting in the MultiUse Room
5:55 - 6:00 Passing Period
6:00 - 6:20 First Round of Presentations in Classrooms
6:20 - 6:25 Passing Period
6:25 - 6:45 Second Round of Presentations in Classrooms
We understand that the start of a new school year can bring both excitement and anticipation. Our dedicated staff is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. We have a wonderful school year planned, filled with learning and enriching experiences. We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success, and we look forward to working closely with you. We look forward to a fantastic year together!
Yours sincerely,
Kristen Kimoto Prindle