School News

Hello Castlemont Families,

It's hard to believe that we have only 66 more school days left this year! Here is the latest news and event information from around campus:

• On February 4th, we held a dedication for our memorial tree and plaque for our student Kekoa Pagan. Our fifth grade students painted rocks in honor of their friend and classmate and then placed them around the base of his tree.

• Breakfast is coming!  We are finalizing plans with our Child Nutrition department to provide breakfast to any student who wants it. It will be free of charge, just as it is for our lunch program. Breakfast will be served during our morning recess. We expect our morning meal program to be up and running in the next few weeks.

• I am happy to announce that we have two assemblies planned during March and April. I do not want to ruin the surprise, but I will share that both events will be held outdoors and will be for all students.

• We have a new face in our front office. Please welcome Robert Ortiz, our health and front office aide, taking over for Bibiana Murillo, who has moved to our administrative assistant position.  Please contact Robert directly for attendance, COVID test results, and student health-related matters.  His email is rortiz [at] campbellusd.org

• Upcoming Testing: We have ELPAC testing for our English Learner students starting on March 14th.  SBAC (state standardized testing) will begin on April 18th. We will complete make-up tests by May 27th.

• Our Home and School Club sponsored Jogathon is returning this year on May 27th! Much more information to come.

• Our focal character trait for March is perseverance. Perseverance is defined as "the ability to work through situations even when there are obstacles or challenges in the way." Please ask your child what they are learning about perseverance and how they can apply this character trait.

As always, thank you for all you do to support our school!

Yours sincerely,

Kristen

Keeping our children safe is our number one priority.  Please read these important updates and reminders regarding vehicle drop-off and pick-up areas.

Payne Avenue

Starting Monday, January 31st, parking on Payne Ave adjacent to our kindergarten playground and staff parking lot will become a student vehicle drop-off area.  Safely cones will mark the drop-off area where no parking or waiting will be allowed.  To keep traffic moving safely, please:

• Have your child(ren)'s belongings ready for them to exit the car.

• Please have masks ready.

• If you walk your child onto campus, park outside of the drop-off area. Do not block our neighbors' driveways or the crosswalk.  Keep in mind that parking will be more limited with the drop-off area in place.

• The parking lot on Payne Ave. is for staff only.

• Pull safely to the curb to drop off your child.  Numerous adults have been letting children out of cars in the middle of the street.  This is simply unsafe.

• Be courteous to our staff.  We are working to keep our students safe.

Castlemont Ave Parking Lot Drive-Thru

This is a safe and convenient place to drop-off and pick-up your children.  We ask the following:

• Do not park at the curb of the drive-thru to wait for your student.  This causes an unsafe back-up onto Castlemont Avenue.    

• If you arrive early, please park on a nearby street and drive through once the student gates are open before and after school. 

• Do not ask your child to cross the parking lot to meet you at your car. If you have found a parking spot in this lot, please exit your car and escort your child back to your vehicle.

• Be courteous to our staff.  We are working to keep our students safe.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!