Mark your calendars! Our "Paws for Books" themed book fair will be held in our Library March 5th - 9th. The Book Fair will be open during lunch and after school. Family Night & All For Books Bake Sale will be Wednesday, March 7th, 5:30-7:30 P.M. We will need volunteers for set up/take down, cashiers, door monitors, etc. Please contact Valerie, valerie.rountree [at] yahoo.com, for any questions or to volunteer.
Castlemont Spirit Wear order forms went home in the February 12th Monday envelope. Don't miss your opportunity to show your school spirit with new, fresh and fun styles! Order forms are also available in the school office and at castlemonthsc.weebly.com or click for the order forms in English or Spanish. The deadline to turn in order forms is Monday, February 26th. Orders will be delivered March 14th. Questions? Please email kelsacevedo [at] gmail.com.
Scrip is an easy way to support Castlemont without spending extra money. Scrip is another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards. Order Scrip gift cards for a wide variety of merchants, including grocers, gas stations, retail stores and restaurants. These merchants agree to donate a percentage of the money spent back to our school. Percentages range from 1% to 20%, depending on the merchant. They also make great gifts! Orders are due by February 27th. Expected delivery is March 7th. Forms are available in the school office, at castlemontsc.weebly.com or by clicking here.
As part of the Hamann Park Beautify SJ grant, we are working with Our City Forest and the Hamann Park Neighborhood Association to plant trees and shrubs along Genevieve and Clifton Avenues on Saturday, February 10, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. We will be meeting in the parking lot on Genevieve at 9:00 am.
To register to help, either email Ariel at plantingvolunteers [at] ourcityforest.org or call her 408-998-7337 ext. 108 and let her know you want to sign up for this event. Our City Forest will provide volunteer consent forms for minors under 18, and general liability waivers for other volunteers the day of the planting.
Can't help next weekend or want to help in the watering of these plants? Please complete this form, which also provides more details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0jcrctHuC0Vm48dO9FgbgJEK1AOdwqww-BjnajdWggI7nqw/viewform?usp=sf_link
We hope to see you there!
How do you contract head lice?
Lice are "equal opportunity" parasites. They infest all socioeconomic groups, races, genders and ages, but are more commonly found in children due to their close contact with each other. It is important for you to know that lice are not a sign of poor hygiene and they do not transmit disease.
How do I prevent head lice?
While preventing head lice entirely can be difficult, parents should discourage their children from sharing personal items such as hats, earmuffs, helmets, brushes or combs. And, children should also avoid head-to-head contact with other children. Following these easy suggestions will help avoid this annoying problem. For additional information, please contact the school office.
As is the case with most construction projects, the Campbell Care building construction team has had some delays. But, the project is moving along. Next, plumbing, sewer, and electrical work will be done over the Presidents’ Week break. The crane and building delivery has been scheduled for Friday, February 22.
A warm welcome to our new Spirit Wear Coordinator, Kelly Acevedo! Kelly has been working hard on a new line of Castlemont Spirit Wear and an order form will be going out soon. Available designs can be seen on posters around campus and will be on our HSC website soon. (www.castlemonthsc.weebly.com)
Students may redeem their prize coupons this Friday after school near Dragon's Den. Prize coupons can be found in your fundraising packet. All orders must be in by Tuesday, February 13th. Return the envelope with both order forms and money enclosed. Original order form will be returned on delivery day. SAVE THE DATE! Delivery will be Thursday, March 15th. Orders can be picked up in your student's classroom. Thank you for supporting Castlemont HSC! Questions, contact: Emily Loek Winters 408-410-0818, eloek [at] yahoo.com
At drop off and pick up times, please continue to use patience and follow the traffic laws. In particular, help Castlemont be a good neighbor by keeping driveways clear. Our neighbors are also trying to do their business during the day and must be able to come and go from their driveways at all times. Thank you!
Friday, February 2, is the last day to get tickets to the Totally 80’s Family Dance taking place February 9th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Pre-order tickets are $8 each and will not be sold at the door. Only 300 tickets are available, so order early! All children must be accompanied by a parent. This is a teacher sponsored fundraiser to raise money for the classrooms. Come rock your 80’s apparel and join us for an evening of some rad fun! It would also be totally awesome if you could donate cans of soda for our concession sales (Coke, 7 Up, Root Beer). Donations are due to the office by February 7th. Thanks for your help!
