School News

Beginning English (ESL) Class for Adults

Updated Wed, Aug 29th

Registration for a Beginning English Class for Adults will begin on Tuesday, September 4 between 8:30 and 11:30 in Room 1. This is an adult education class managed by Campbell Adult and Community Education. The classes will begin on Wednesday, September 5 in Room 1 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8:30-11:30 am at Castlemont. We’re sorry, no babysitting will be available.

Clase de inglés para principiantes (ESL) para adultos

La inscripción para la clase de inglés para adultos comenzará el martes 4 de septiembre entre las 8:30 y las 11:30 en el salón #1. Esta es una clase de educación para adultos dirigida por Campbell Adult and Community Education. Las clases comenzarán el miércoles, 5 de septiembre en el salón # 1 los martes, miércoles y jueves de 8:30 a 11:30 en Castlemont. Lo sentimos, no habrá niñera disponible.

Spirit "Theme" Days at Castlemont

Updated Wed, Aug 29th

We are very excited to get this year started!  As in the past, we will continue to show our school spirit on Fridays, wearing our school colors or Castlemont t-shirts/sweatshirts.   Similar to last year, we will also be designating certain Wednesdays throughout the year as “Special Spirit Theme Days”.  On these days, students and staff will dress according to the theme, and classrooms will compete to win the Dragon Spirit Award and popscicle treat. Winning classrooms will be determined based on the highest percentage of participation within their grade levels (TK-1, 2-3, and 4-5). Winners will be announced at monthly spirit assemblies.

Here is the calendar of Spirit Theme Days:

  • Wed. September 26th  Neon Day - wear your brightest neon colors
  • Wed., October 17th College Day - wear your favorite shirt, hat, sweatshirt….  from any college or the colors of your classroom teacher’s college.
  • Wed. November 14th Pajama Day - wear your favorite pajamas
  • Wed. January 23rd Sports Day - wear the shirt, hat, etc ... of your favorite team.
  • Wed. March 20th Super Hero/Cartoon Character Day – come dressed in attire of your favorite cartoon character or super hero.
  • Wed. April 24th  Hat Day - wear your favorite hat all day

If you have any questions about our Spirit Theme Days, please feel free to call or email Assistant Principal Catherine McAvoy. We look forward to seeing our dragon spirit at Castlemont again this year. 

Coffee with the Principal

Updated Wed, Aug 29th
Coffee

After you drop off your child on Friday, September 7 at 8:30, please join Principal Eric Brown for coffee in the Staff Room. Mr. Brown will share school information and also give you a chance to meet some of our wonderful school families.

Welcome Back to School!!!

Updated Wed, Aug 22nd

We had a great first day at Castlemont on Wednesday! It was wonderful to have all the excitement and energy back on campus.

Our fabulous staff will be (re)introducing our Dragons to the Castlemont 3Rs over the next several weeks:

  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Right to be Safe

 We look forward to a spectacular 2018-19 school year.

New Room Numbers at Castlemont

Updated Tue, Aug 14th

As you return to campus, you will notice we have new room numbers. We have included this updated map (document unavailable) for you to find your way around Castlemont. We'll have several folks with maps helping you find your way on the first day of school. We look forward to seeing you all on the 22nd!

Attention TK and Kindergarten Families

Updated Wed, Aug 8th

TK and Kindergarten Families, Please read this letter from Principal Eric Brown with some new information.

Letter to TK and K Parents in English (document unavailable)

Una carta para las familias de Castlemont en los grados de TK y Kinder (document unavailable) en Espanol

 

Digital Back-to-School Packets

Updated Tue, Aug 7th

CUSD is going paperless this year, so you won't receive a big envelope of paperwork from Castlemont.

Did you receive your digital back-to-school packet by email from our District Office? (Search your inbox from August 1 for the sender Shelley Wedel.)

Yes?  
Complete the packet on-line and you're finished!

No? 
Pick up a hardcopy packet in the Castlemont office.  You may complete it in the office or take it home and return it on or before the first day of school.

OR if you cannot pick up a hardcopy packet, please call our office 408-364-4233 X 0.

Welcome Back Parent Letter 2018

Updated Fri, Aug 10th

We are looking forward to seeing our Castlemont Dragons return to, or start, at Castlemont School on Wednesday, August 22.  Please click on these English or Spanish letters from Principal Eric Brown for more information:

Welcome Back Parent Letter 2018 - English (document unavailable)

Carta de bienvenida a regreso a classes 2018 - Espanol (document unavailable)

We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!

Important Dates in August and September

Updated Wed, Aug 1st

Enjoy your summer, but first, please mark these important dates on your calendar! The first day of the 18-19 school year is Wednesday, August 22nd. You can download a PDF of the 2018-19 calendar here. 

Tuesday, August 14
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP - Watch your mail during the second week of August for more information about your appointment for Kindergarten Roundup. You will have an appointment for your Kindergartener for an assessment by a Castlemont teacher for approximately 20 minutes. If you are unable to make your appointment, your child will be assessed after school starts.

Tuesday, August 21 by 5:00 pm
CLASS LISTS POSTED AT SCHOOL AND ON-LINE - You will need your student's five digit student ID number. For privacy, no names will be listed.

Wednesday, August 22
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - School begins at 8:20 am. The campus opens and adult supervision begins at 8:00 am. Wednesdays are minimum days at Castlemont. So, TK through 3rd grade will be dismissed at 1:30 and 4th and 5th grades will be dismissed at 1:35. (Regular dismissal times on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be 2:30 for TK through 3rd grades and 2:35 for 4th and 5th grades.)

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION - At 8:35 am, after you have dropped off your child in the classroom, come to the Multi-Use room to learn about the Kindergarten Program from the Principal.

Tuesday, September 11
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Have a great summer!

Message from the Principal

Updated Wed, Aug 1st

The end of the year is here!  Can you believe it?  Before you leave for the summer, I wanted to express my gratitude for all of the support that you have provided over this school year. 

We hope that over the summer you have time to rest and relax with your family and friends.  In addition, it will be important for your child(ren) to continue to develop their academics skills.  Provide them with opportunities to read, write, and use math.  It will help them to be prepared for the coming year.

Thank you for sharing your children with us!  It has been a remarkable year!  Have a wonderful summer!  If you will not be joining us next year, best of luck to you and your family.  If you are coming back, we will see you on August 22nd! Have a great summer!

---Eric Brown

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Beginning English (ESL) Class for Adults

Updated Wed, Aug 29th

Spirit "Theme" Days at Castlemont

Updated Wed, Aug 29th

Coffee with the Principal

Updated Wed, Aug 29th

Welcome Back to School!!!

Updated Wed, Aug 22nd

New Room Numbers at Castlemont

Updated Tue, Aug 14th

Attention TK and Kindergarten Families

Updated Wed, Aug 8th

Digital Back-to-School Packets

Updated Tue, Aug 7th

Welcome Back Parent Letter 2018

Updated Fri, Aug 10th

Important Dates in August and September

Updated Wed, Aug 1st

Message from the Principal

Updated Wed, Aug 1st