School News

Amazing Volunteer Turn-out

Updated Wed, Sep 4th
Forty-nine parent volunteers seated in the Castlemont Library.

Forty-nine family volunteers came out to learn how and where they could become active participants in our Castlemont community -- we expected only 10-12 people!   We are overjoyed by the response and look forward to seeing all of you in various capacities throughout the year.  It is never too late to join us!  Call or stop by the school office to leave your name, or join us at one of these two upcoming meetings:

Home and School Club Meeting
Sept. 10th
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Castlemont Staff Room

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting
October 4th
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Castlemont Staff Room

Back to School Night

Updated Wed, Aug 28th

Please come to Back to School Night on Thursday, September 12. Come first to the Multi-Use Room to hear from Principal Kristen Prindle. Then hear from your child's classroom teacher.      

  • TK/K-2nd grade  6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • 3rd-5th grade 7:00 - 8:00 pm

See you there!

Castlemont Community Celebrates Together

Updated Wed, Aug 28th
Adults and children picnicking in the shade of large trees.

Castlemont celebrated the beginning of the school year with our Family Picnic which was held on August 26th.  Families and community members enjoyed the four visiting food trucks and their own picnic dinners in the shade of the big trees on our field.  Many people shared how much they enjoyed the atmosphere and that they did not have to cook!  It is an event we will definitely want to have again next year.

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School Site Council Openings

Updated Wed, Sep 4th

Castlemont has three openings for School Site Council members. These openings are typically filled by our parents. The Council is composed of five parent/community members and five representatives from the school’s staff.

The Council reviews the school plan annually, establishes a budget, makes modifications as necessary, and assists in the evaluation of the school’s programs. Members are elected by the groups that they represent. Parent and community representatives and alternates are elected for a two-year term.

Please watch the Monday envelope for an opportunity to nominate yourself or someone else who has agreed to be nominated. The election will be on Back to School Night on September 12.

Castlemont Family Picnic August 26

Updated Wed, Aug 21st

Join us for our Castlemont Family Picnic event. Come and meet our new families, returning families, and new principals. Bring your picnic gear, favorite food, and/or purchase some food from our food trucks. We hope to see you there!

Principal’s Welcome

Updated Wed, Aug 28th

Hello Castlemont Families and Friends,

Everyone here at Castlemont is excited to welcome you and your family to what will be a fantastic school year.  As a new administrative team, Edith González and I have been deeply impressed by the expertise of our teaching staff, the dedication of our support staff, and the friendliness of the families we have had the opportunity to meet.  You, our Castlemont families, are extremely important to us, and we want to make sure that you feel welcomed and supported in our shared community.  

In the spirit community, we would like to invite you to a number of upcoming events, including:

Kinder Parent Orientation (New Castlemont families with any age students are welcome to attend)

First Day of School, 8/22

8:30 am

Multi-Use Room

Castlemont Family Picnic

Bring a picnic and or purchase food from our visiting food trucks!

Monday, 8/26

5:00- 7:00 pm

Blacktop and Field

Coffee with the Principal

Castlemont Café (Staff Lounge)

Friday, 9/6

8:30 – 9:15 am

Back-to-School Night

Thursday, 9/12

Grades TK-2        6:00 - 7:00 pm

Grades 3-5          7:00 - 8:00 pm

I look forward to spending time getting to know you as we partner to educate our children to their highest potential.

Sincerely, 

Kristen Kimoto Prindle

Castlemont Welcomes New Administrators

Updated Wed, Aug 21st

“Building resilient bridges between home, school, and our local community is an area of focus for me,” said Castlemont’s new Principal Kristen Kimoto Prindle (pictured, back row, wearing red). “I believe that success for every student starts with a strong sense of belonging and connection to our school community.”

Her education career spans 15 years, including 10 years as a teacher in Moreland School District, four years as Assistant Principal at Rolling Hills Middle School, and now begins her first year as Principal here at Castlemont. She and her family live in south Santa Clara County.

Joining her is new Assistant Principal Edith Mancera de González (pictured far right). “It truly takes a village to educate a child, and relationships are key to learning,” she said. “If we reach a child’s heart, soul and mind, we become more than educators. We become agents of change.”

Mancera de González, a former Principal in Alum Rock School District, has 14 years in dual immersion education and experience in teaching at the elementary and middle school levels. She and her family live in San Jose.

Welcome to Castlemont School!

Thank You Volunteers

Updated Tue, Aug 20th

Thank you to our Home and School Club and parents and students who volunteered to stuff the first day envelopes this week. Many hands certainly make light work! 

Thank you from Cathy McAvoy

Updated Fri, Jun 7th

Dear Castlemont families – I want to take this moment to say thank you to each and every one of you for the privilege of working with you these past three years.  Though my time at Castlemont was short, I will always be grateful that I was afforded the opportunity to be a part of this extraordinary community.   I look forward to seeing many of you at Monroe in years to come.

Cathy McAvoy

Principal's Thank You Message

Updated Thu, Jun 13th

Dear Castlemont Community,

I want to thank you all for the wonderful support you have given to me and Castlemont these past 6 years.  This is truly a wonderful, welcoming community that has been a tremendous place to come to work every day. Your children are full of great energy and compassion and I thank you for partnering with us in their social and educational growth.  I feel I have gained many new friends and education partners during my time here.  Though I am sad to be leaving such a wonderful environment, I know that I will see many of you in the coming years at Monroe.

Thank you very much for making my time at Castlemont so memorable. My very best wishes for the future go out to each and every one of you.

Eric Brown

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Amazing Volunteer Turn-out

Updated Wed, Sep 4th

Back to School Night

Updated Wed, Aug 28th

Castlemont Community Celebrates Together

Updated Wed, Aug 28th

School Site Council Openings

Updated Wed, Sep 4th

Castlemont Family Picnic August 26

Updated Wed, Aug 21st

Principal’s Welcome

Updated Wed, Aug 28th

Castlemont Welcomes New Administrators

Updated Wed, Aug 21st

Thank You Volunteers

Updated Tue, Aug 20th

Thank you from Cathy McAvoy

Updated Fri, Jun 7th

Principal's Thank You Message

Updated Thu, Jun 13th