Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year!
Important dates and information to start off the 2021-22 school year.
Hello new and returning Dragons! Your entire Castlemont staff is busy preparing for your arrival. Here is some important information to get you started next week.
The first day of school is Thursday, August 19th.
SCHOOL START TIME: 8:20 a.m.
Our gates will open at 8:10. Parents are welcome to walk their student(s) to their line or door and must exit by 8:20 when we will close our gates for the day. Adults will not be permitted to enter classrooms during drop-off time. You must wear a mask while on campus.
DISMISSAL: 2:30 p.m. / 2:35 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
2:30 Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
2:35 4th & 5th Grade
WEDNESDAY DISMISSAL: 1:30 / 1:35
Every Wednesday is a shortened day. Please mark your calendars for the early pick-up times.
1:30 Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
1:35 4th & 5th Grade
GATES AND VEHICLE DROP-OFF AREAS
There are walk-in entry gates on Payne Ave., Castlemont Ave, and Barkwood Ave.
We have two car drop-off zones: the MU drive-thru loop on Castlemont Ave., and a sidewalk drop-off on Barkwood Ave. Please drive especially cautiously in these areas.
FREE SCHOOL LUNCH FOR ALL
Every student who wants a school lunch can have one at no cost! Each morning your teacher will take a count of students who want a lunch that day. Take a look at the lunch menu-- pizza day is especially popular.
COVID-19
The health guidelines to which we adhere are dynamic and evolve with the conditions of the pandemic. This is the link to updated guideline information.
CLASS LISTS "Who is my teacher?"
Later today, 8/12, you will receive an emailed message that includes how to access your class information. Class assignments will be available at 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, 8/18.
COMMUNICATINF WITH OUR FAMILIES
Kindergarten families are invited to attend a virtual information meeting the evening of 8/19. Login information for this Zoom meeting will be sent home with your student the first day of school.
We will continue our "Coffee with the Principals" meetings in English and Spanish starting on Friday, 8/27. Please look for an invitation/question survey next Friday, 8/20.
This is going to be a great year! Your interest and involvement is an extremely important component in our success as a school community. Please reach out any time you have questions or input. We love to hear from you.
See you next week!
~Kristen