The season is upon us, and once again, it is the time of year when families share their holiday traditions. We want to take this moment to wish everyone a wonderful and relaxing two week break and hope you and your children have the opportunity to spend quality time together. Have a happy, healthy and safe holiday and we’ll see you Monday, January 8th. Happy New Year!
Please check Lost and Found for your missing jackets, lunchboxes, etc. We will be donating the remaining items to charitee soon. Lost and Found is located on a rack between Room 21 and the Multi-Use Room.
Please join Superintendent Dr. Shelly Viramontez at Castlemont in the Staff Room for Coffee with the Superintendent on Wednesday, December 20 at 8:30 am. We look forward to seeing you there!
Over the years we have learned that classroom seat time leads to academic success, which is why we want every child in class every day. As much as possible, appointments need to be made after school hours. If you must make an appointment during the school day, please bring your child to school in the morning and then check out your child at the office later in the day before the appointment. If the appointment is first thing in the morning, bring your child to school following the appointment so that he/she misses the least amount of instructional time as possible.In order to excuse the late arrival or early checkout, please bring a note from your doctor. Let’s continue to support our children by keeping them in school.
Get your holiday shopping done and raise money for Castlemont! Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards. Families can purchase these gift cards through Castlemont HSC 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.
Orders are due December 7th and expected delivery is December 13th. Order forms are in the office and can also be downloaded at http://www.castlemonthsc.weebly.com .
Our next Spirit Theme Day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20th. Please remind your student(s) to come dressed all in one color. The class in grades TK-2 and 3-5 with the highest participation receive popsicles and have the honor of Danny the Dragon in their rooms for the entire month.
We are very happy to report that we have a new gate for students to enter on Payne Avenue. It is very close to the crosswalk at Greenbriar Avenue. The old gate in the Staff Parking Lot will remain open as well. When coming to and from school, please remember to always use the crosswalks!
Please remember to notify the office if any of your phone numbers have changed - home phone, cell phone, work phone and any emergency contacts' phone numbers! Thank you.
SALE on children and adult Castlemont Dragons spirit wear! 40% off on current inventory! Out with the old; in with the new! New apparel coming soon! Come check us out by the Staff break room (near the Tamale Tuesday Sales) next Tuesday December 5th after school.
Tamale Tuesday is back starting Tuesday, December 5th. Chicken, veggie, and pork flavors are available for $2 each or $10 for 6. Sales location will be outside the Staff break room. Additional locations will be available based on volunteers. Pre-orders are available and must be made by 5pm on Friday the week before by texting or calling Cristina Gonzalez at (408)603-8689. Volunteers welcome!
