School News

Updated Wed, Jun 6th
Thank you and have a great summer

As our 2017-18 school year winds down we want to wish everyone wonderful and safe summer.  Thank you for a great year of volunteer support and fundraising; our Castlemont community is the best!

Updated Wed, Jun 6th

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!

Updated Wed, Jun 6th

Our Lost and Found racks are overflowing. Please check Lost and Found for any lost items. It is located by the Multi-Use Room. All the items will be donated to charity on Thursday, June 14. 

Updated Wed, Jun 6th
Yearbook

Preordered ​yearbooks  will be delivered to your child's teacher on Friday. Yearbooks are $22.00 and will be available for sale in the office beginning Friday after school. They will also be available for sale after school in front of the Teacher's Lounge on Friday, June 8th, Monday June 11th, and Tuesday June 12th. Cash/Credit/Debit only, no checks will be accepted.

Updated Wed, Jun 6th

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 13. The last three days of school will be minimum days, dismissing students one hour early as follows:

Monday, June 11 – Wednesday, June 13

TK-3     1:30 Dismissal

4th-5th  1:35 Dismissal

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 22. 

Updated Wed, May 30th

Minimum Days

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 13. The last three days of school will be minimum days, dismissing students one hour early as follows:

Monday, June 11 – Wednesday, June 13

TK-3     1:30 Dismissal

4th-5th  1:35 Dismissal

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 22. 

Updated Wed, May 30th

Our Lost and Found racks are overflowing. Please check Lost and Found this week for any lost items. It is located by the Multi-Use Room. All the items will be donated to charity on Thursday, June 14. 

Updated Wed, May 30th

Yearbook 2018

Preordered ​yearbooks  will be delivered to your child's teacher on Friday, June 8th. Yearbooks are $22.00 and will be available for sale in the office beginning June 8th after school.  They will also be available for sale after school in front of the Teacher's Lounge on Friday, June 8th, Monday June 11th, and Tuesday June 12th. Cash/Credit/Debit only, no checks will be accepted.

Updated Wed, May 30th
Yogurtland

Yogurtland will be here Wednesday, June 6th.  They will be set up outside, near the Multi-Use (cafeteria) building. Cups are $4 each and will be available in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. Assorted toppings will be available. 25% of the proceeds go to our school!

Updated Wed, May 30th
Jog A Thon

Our Jog-a-Thon Coordinators, Emily Loek Winters and Becky Hauns, send a big THANK YOU to all staff, volunteers, and family and business sponsors who helped make the event possible. Don't forget! All Otter Pop class photos orders and pledges are due this Friday, June 1st. Forms are available in the school office and at castlemonthsc.weebly.com. Prizes will be given to students who submit pledges at the $25, $50, $75 and $100 increments. The top pledge earner will get a $100.00 Sports Basement gift card, 2nd place will get a $50.00 Sports Basement gift card and the 3rd place will receive a $25.00 Sports Basement gift card.