Please join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 16th. This year this event will be virtual. During back to school night you will meet your teacher, hear about the curriculum, plans for the year, and the specifics about individual classrooms.
Grades Kindergarten - 2nd presentations will start at 6:00pm. Grades 3-5 will start at 7:00pm. Your teacher(s) will send home their Zoom links before the event.
Our school district's Expanded Learning Department has two after school opportunities this Fall at Castlemont:
Visual Arts for grades 1-5 on Mondays, 9/20-10/25, 2:35-4:05
Soccer through Allera Sports for grades K-1 on Wednesdays, 9/22-11/13, 1:30-2:30
For more information and to sign up look for Castlemont on the Expanded Learning website here
Come join the Castlemont Home and School Club for a sweet treat all while fundraising for our students. Yogurtland is hosting an IN-STORE fundraiser next Wednesday, September 8th at 1790 South Bascom Ave. The fundraiser will be going on all day and Yogurtland is generously donating 25% of all Castlemont sales back to our school. Be sure to show the flyer that will be sent home soon or mention that you are from Castlemont in order for your sale to count towards the donation. Hope to see you there!
At Castlemont we will be focusing on learning about different Character Traits using our Social Emotional Curriculum through Character Strong. This month we will be learning about COURAGE. Please take a look at the different resources below for ideas of activities you can do at home to support this work:
K-2 English-Character Strong: Courage
3-5 English-Character Strong: Courage
Come work with us! Castlemont has has two different part-time positions open at this time. We are looking for a Library/Media person and also have multiple openings for Noon/Yard Duty people. It's a great work environment-- perfect for parents who have children here with us!
Apply by clicking the links above.
Here are the class lists for this August 2021. You will need your child's ID number to find your child's teacher. If you don't know your child's ID number, we are emailing families a message which includes a Student ID number. Unfortunately, we are having some difficulties with our emailing system. Please check your email later if you need that ID number. If you still don't have your ID number, there will be several people in the morning on campus with clipboards containing students' names, teachers and room numbers. Please note that student class assignments may be tentative.
Hello Castlemont Families!
We are very excited to welcome you to the new school year. Our staff has been working hard in preparation for your arrival. Our gates will open at 8:10, and school starts at 8:20. You are welcome to walk your student to their classroom-- please wear a mask and exit promptly when the bell rings.
Kindergarten - third grade is dismissed at 2:30. Fourth and fifth grades are dismissed at 2:35. Your student will meet you at whichever gate you arrange ahead of time, or you can use the drive-thru pick up area at Barkwood Avenue or at the Castlemont parking lot loop.
We emailed out each student’s identification number that you will use to find their assigned teacher on the list we sent out. Additionally, staff members will have lists of classroom assignments and will be available to help you before school tomorrow. Please note that classroom assignments are subject to change during the first few weeks of school while we balance our class numbers.
While we are not back to normal with our families able to enjoy each other’s company on campus every day, we do have an option for school involvement and a way to meet other members of our community. I encourage all of you to join our Home and School Club. HSC funds field trips, assemblies, our librarian, teacher classrooms, and more. Becoming a member is free, and you can sign up easily via this link.
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you as we start the year!
~Kristen
Castlemont’s parent and teacher organization, the Castlemont Home and School Club (HSC), provides our students with opportunities not covered by the state, county or district such as assemblies, field trips, Art Vistas, technology support, library and classroom supplies, and much more. We invite all parents, caregivers and teachers to become members of the HSC community and help support our students and teachers. Membership is free!
Why should I join the HSC?
How do I stay informed about HSC initiatives?
The first HSC meeting is Wednesday September 8th from 7-8 PM and will be a virtual meeting on Zoom. Please join us to learn more about how you can help make a difference this school year. To become a member of the 2021-2022 HSC community, sign up online at: https://forms.gle/3JeuxrpSPwxBU6QY8
La organización de padres y maestros de Castlemont, el Home and School Club (HSC), le provee a nuestros estudiantes oportunidades de enriquecimiento que no son cubiertas por el estado, el condado, ni el distrito, tal y como asambleas estudiantiles, excursiones, Art Vistas, apoyo tecnológico, materiales para la biblioteca y el salón de clases, y mucho más. Invitamos a todos los padres, tutores, y maestros/as a hacerse miembros de HSC y así apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y maestros/as. ¡La membresía es gratis!
¿Por qué debo suscribirme a HSC?
¿Cómo me puedo mantener informado/a de las actividades de la HSC?
La primera reunión se llevará a cabo el miércoles 8 de septiembre de 7 a 8 PM por Zoom. Por favor acompáñanos para aprender más sobre cómo puedes ayudar a hacer una diferencia en este año escolar.
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
