Castlemont Elementary School

School News

Updated Wed, Jan 22nd

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: Monday 2/10, Wednesday 2/12, and Friday 2/14 during lunch recess and after school.
Location: Library

More information can be found on our school’s Book Fair homepage: tinyurl.com/Fair25

While you’re there, you can set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. 

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called “Share the Fair.” These contributions will go directly towards providing one free book (under $7) to every student at Castlemont during the Fair.

 

We still need volunteers to make it happen! Please email me at: ahenry [at] campbellusd.org () if you would like to help out.

Happy reading!

 

Mandy Henry

Library/Media Instructional Assistant

ahenry [at] campbellusd.org ()

Updated Thu, Nov 28th

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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.