School News

Updated Wed, Mar 4th

Come learn what “number sense” is and why it is such an important mathematical concept to develop in our young mathematicians. Then join us for some math games that you can play at home with your child!

Children are welcome and encouraged to join their families during game time!

Join us in the Multi-Use Room on Thursday, March 12, 3:00-4:30.

Updated Wed, Feb 26th

Our next Coffee with the Principal will be on Friday, March 6. Please join Kristen Prindle for some treats and coffee at 8:30.

Updated Wed, Feb 26th

Our next Spirit Day will be Emoji Day and Nobody Eats Alone Day on Friday, March 13. Wear something emoji related and sit with someone who is eating alone. Let's all show our Castlemont Spirit next week!

Updated Thu, Feb 13th

Superintendent Dr. Shelly Viramontez, teacher representatives Judy McGettigan and Christa Norum, and Principal Kristen Prindle were there to receive the award.  Congratulations to our students, teachers, and staff for your hard work and dedication.

Updated Wed, Feb 12th

Tomorrow, Friday, February 14th is our next Spirit Day. Show your Castlemont spirit by wearing your favorite T-shirt and finding a new friend at school!

Updated Wed, Feb 5th

This year's Double Good Popcorn fundraiser is currently underway. Fifty percent of all sales go to support the programs that the Home and School Club sponsor such as Playworks, assemblies, field trips, Art Vistas and more!  Be sure to ask family, friends, neighbors and co-workers over the next few weeks if they would like to purchase popcorn and support all Castlemont students.  The top three students and the top selling class all receive prizes.   All order forms and payments are due next week by Tuesday, February 12th.  Additional order forms are available in the office. 

Updated Wed, Feb 5th

Please join us for an English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting on Friday, February 7 at 8:30 in the Staff Room at Castlemont. This is an opportunity for you to advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for English Learners. There will be a lot of helpful information and resources available, as well. The ELAC meetings take place four times per year.

Updated Tue, Feb 4th

Watch the website for information about when the Home and School Club will start selling Tamales again in March. In the meantime, popcorn will continue to be sold most Thursdays near the staffroom for 50 cents each.

Updated Thu, Feb 6th

Pooh Bear and all of his friends from the classic children's books and animated film band together to rescue their friend Christopher Robin. Join us for this upbeat musical for performers in grades second through fifth. Registration is available online at the CUSD Extension Website or by printing and filling out this Registration Form. Turn in your registration along with $155 to the school office or the CUSD Extensions office by February 11. Auditions begin February 24 and performances will be April 16 and17.

Updated Wed, Jan 29th

Our PBIS Safety and Support Coordinator, Mrs. Julie Portales, a.k.a. "Miss Julie" chooses our two Junior Coaches of the Month.  Kaia Costa and Easton Pepper represent the best of the best for our Playworks program.  Our Junior Coaches facilitate games at recess and lunch, promoting good sportsmanship and leadership. Congratulations, Kaia and Easton!