School News

The flu virus and other respiratory “bugs” are most common during the fall and winter. Health professionals recommend several effective precautions to help slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like the flu.

1. Get a flu vaccine each year.
2. Avoid contact with people who are sick.
3. Cover coughs and sneezes.
4. Wash hands frequently.
5. Get plenty of rest.

If your child does become ill, please report the absence by calling 408-341-7047.

If your child does not have healthcare insurance, please contact our Community Liaison, Irama Mendoza, for information about no-cost or low-cost insurance program options. To reach Irama, call 408-364-4233 X 4354 or email imendoza [at] campbellusd.org. 

Please bring non-perishable food to Castlemont by December 16 (deadline extended). All items will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. A bin is located in the school office. You can also deliver the food to your child's classroom.

Second Harvest accepts all non-perishable food donations, but expecially needs nutritious items like peanut butter, canned chili or soup, spices, granola bars, etc. Please avoid items packed in glass. And please no candy or sugar-sweetened drinks.

Thank you for your support.

This Friday, November 15, come to school with your craziest hair! Show your spirit and maybe your class will have the most students with crazy hair!

Dear Castlemont Families and Friends,

     Reflecting upon the first eleven weeks of the school year, I am left with a feeling of profound gratitude.  Our school is a special place filled with wonderful children, kind and generous families, and the most dedicated staff I have ever seen.  The beginning of the school year is always a long, sometimes tiring push, but the rewards of our collective work for our children are great. 

     Every Castlemont event is a new experience to me.  The 80’s Dance, complete with side ponies, conga lines, and costumes was a blast.  The Fall Family Festival was an example of fantastic organization and planning leading to fun for our entire community.  We had representation from families, staff, community members, and high school student volunteers. Another Castlemont staple, Tamale Tuesdays, (soon to be Tamale Thursdays) is always the best way to pick up dinner while supporting our school.  Last week, our Halloween Parade was well- attended by parents, and our students were overjoyed to show off their costumes. I am tremendously grateful to all of you who have made each of these well-organized events possible.

     As we move forward, please keep in mind that your opinions and thoughts are important to us. You recently received an email that gave you a link to ThoughtExchange.  I ask that you take 5-10 minutes to share your thoughts in this important survey by 11/15/19. Here is the link:

Please join in the Parent/Community conversation about your child's school and district.

Por favor únase a la conversación de los padres/la comunidad sobre la escuela y el distrito de su hijo.

It is an easy 3-step process:

  1.  Share – answer open-ended questions about education in our schools

  2.  Star – review and ideas from other stakeholders

  3.  Discover – learn what is important to the community as a whole 

    We will all soon be enjoying our three-day Veterans Day weekend and our week-long Thanksgiving break-- some precious time for all of us to recharge, reconnect, and hopefully enjoy a sense of gratitude. Enjoy the time with your family!

Sincerely yours,

Kristen Kimoto Prindle