New solar structures will be built on several schools, as part of Campbell Union School District’s energy conservation program. To maximize efficiency and savings, the projects will require removing trees and replacing them with different types that will not interfere with solar collector function.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 – 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Monroe Middle School, PLC Bldg., 1055 S. Monroe St., San Jose
Help our Rock Stars and have a Rockin' Good day of fun! The Jog-A-Thon is Friday, May 27 and we need you to be ready to help us "take the stage". Don’t forget to get your pledges in before the Jog-A-Thon begins. There are prizes for the top earners. Those who turn in $25 or more in flat pledges before Wednesday, May 25 will have their names in a drawing to be on Ms. Sarratt’s Racing Rock Stars Running Team. The winners will be announced Thursday, May 26. We still have volunteer spots available so please sign up or come to the volunteer table the day of the event to see where help is needed. Each classroom is also in need of two cases of bottled water for our rock stars to have while running, so please consider donating to your child’s class. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Loek at eloek [at] yahoo.com or (408)410-0818.
4th - 5th grades 8:30-9:40
TK/Kindergarten – 1st Grade 9:20 – 10:35
2nd – 3rd grades 10:00 – 11:20
This year Castlemont will be hosting the District’s Appreciation Night. Please come join us to celebrate our Volunteer of the Year; Kimberly Davis, Teacher of the Year; Sheila Erwin and Classified Employee of the Year; Mari Beltran. The special meeting is this Thursday evening, May 19th at 6:00 in the MU building. We look forward to seeing you.
Parents, community members and students are invited to our World Famous Castlemont Library Open House beginning directly after school on Thursday, May 26th. Please stop by and enjoy some refreshments and see all the exciting events that have taken place in the library and around the Castlemont School! Your child’s art project(s) may be picked up at this time, also.
On Friday, May 6 show your Castlemont spirit and unite with the best grade in the school by wearing one color!
Our next edition of Birthday Book Club Photos will be held May 6th at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to participate, please send your child, with a May or June birthday, with a book they would like to donate to the school library! Other children who may have missed their opportunity to participate in Birthday Book Club during the school year, are also welcome to donate a book and have their photo taken, as well.
Our School is participating in National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 4th.
Join children and adults around the nation to celebrate the benefits of bicycling and walking.
5 Steps to Safe Riding:
This year’s jog-a-thon is less than a month away! As always, there is a huge need for volunteers to help out on the day of the event which is Friday, May 27th. Please see the flyer from last week’s Monday Envelope for details on the opportunities available. The donation collection for the shirts continues until Thursday, May 5th. All students who turn in a donation for $5 or more to help offset the cost of the shirts will receive a small prize as well as be in a drawing for Baskin Robbins ice cream. Lastly, stay on the lookout for the Jog-a-thon pledge form that will be going out in next week’s Monday Envelope. Any questions please contact Emily Loek at (408)410-0818 or eloek [at] yahoo.com.
The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is May 3rd. The Home and School Club is looking for your help with providing food contributions. We are looking for a variety of salads, fruit and desserts to serve alongside the main dish. If you are interested in bringing a dish, please have it in the staff lounge on May 3rd no later than 10:30 am. Any questions please contact Emily Loek at (408)410-0818 or eloek [at] yahoo.com.
We have a special project happening at Castlemont School on Tuesday, April 26.
Guest videographers will be on campus Tuesday to record some of the great things we do here at Castlemont. They will be video-recording students' activities all around campus, including in classrooms.
If you have any concerns about your child being included in the video, please let the school know as soon as possible.
Like you, we are proud of Castlemont School, and this video project will help us tell our story to others.
