School News

Updated Tue, Mar 8th
Feelin' Groovy Book Fair

The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held in our school library from March 14 through March 18. You can visit: Book Fair Website for fair hours and event information.

Don’t Forget! Online shopping will be available from March 6 through March 20. Click the link on our fair website.

Interested in volunteering for the Book fair? Even just a couple of hours can make a BIG difference! We're using VolunteerSpot to organize our sign-ups. Here's how it works in three easy steps:

1) Visit this web address to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: 

http://vols.pt/T1Hw8m

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

We also need baked goods for our annual Book Fair Family Night event being held on Wednesday, November 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds from the sale benefit our All For Books program which helps get books to children who otherwise can’t afford them. Any donations can be turned into the HSC office prior to the event or brought to the event itself, if need be. Please visit our VolunteerSpot page to sign up as a donor. 

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/castlemontelementaryschool

Updated Wed, Mar 2nd

The date  for the SPECIAL HSC Meeting was published incorrectly on the last newsletter. The meeting will be on Tuesday, March 1, 6:00-8:00 pm in the MU building.

Updated Wed, Mar 2nd

This is the time of year when students get excited about moving up a grade.  While we prepare them academically, we also want to support their social interaction with other children.  It’s important that children have the opportunity to move their bodies and to run and play with their peers.  Lunch recess is the largest block of time for students to get involved in games and have extended time to move, exercise and socialize.  On occasion when you do visit your child during lunch we ask that you to have lunch in the designated eating area and then excuse yourself so that your child can be with his/her peers. 

To all of our parents, continue to support your child’s healthy choices by asking them what they did during their recess.  Did he/she play?  What was the activity?  Who did he/she play with? Recess is the ideal time for children to not only socialize and play, they also learn to work through conflicts and problem solve.  It requires that they use their words, listen, and it gives them the opportunity to interact with students from other classes that they otherwise wouldn’t get to know. The social and physical advantage will be an added benefit to supporting the whole child, which is vital for their future.

Updated Tue, Feb 23rd

The District's Governing Board has approved the 2016-17 school year calendar. See or download the full calendar via the District's website. (www.campbellusd.org/calendar) 

Updated Fri, Feb 26th

Student privacy and confidentiality are top priorities for us. A recent lawsuit against the California Department of Education (CDE) regarding confidential student data is impacting all school districts across the state. We want to make you aware of this case and provide you with important information about it.

Campbell Union School District was not involved in the lawsuit and is not the subject of any of the suit’s allegations. Our District is not required to disclose any student information, nor does it intend to do so.

Click here to read the message from the Superintendent and see the objection form online. Hard copies also will be available from the school office after 10 a.m. Tuesday 2/23.

Updated Thu, Feb 18th

A vacancy in the membership of the Campbell Union School District Governing Board has occurred by reason of the resignation of Board Member Juliet Tiffany-Morales, effective March 10, 2016.

The District is accepting applications to fill the vacancy by provisional appointment. Applications are available at the District Office, 155 N. Third Street, Campbell, CA.  

The deadline for submitting applications is 3:00 P.M. on Friday, March 18, 2016. For information, contact Peg Tushak, (408) 341-7232.

Candidate Qualifications: California Education Code Section 35107 states: “Any person, regardless of sex, who is 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the State, a resident of the School District, a registered voter, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the State from holding a civil office, is eligible to be elected or appointed a member of a governing board of a school district.”

The Governing Board will conduct interviews and select the provisional appointee prior to March 31, 2016. The new Board Member will serve as a member of the Governing Board until the seat is filled by election in November 2016. Term expires the first Friday in December 2016.
Updated Fri, Feb 26th

Don’t miss out on an exciting summer full of Dinosaurs, Pirates, Space Voyages, and Ocean exploration in Preschool Discovery Days and Kinder Readiness Academy at Capri!  

Summer programs begin June 20th. Secure your space and register now by visiting our website www.campbellusd.org/summer, or by stopping by the Extensions Department at 155 North 3rd Street, Campbell.

Updated Wed, Feb 10th

Get your pictures in the yearbook!  We especially need pictures of: classroom events, Sock Hop, 2015 Jog-a-Thon, assemblies, and field trips.  Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have.
Here is how you can submit photos online:

• Go to: https://images.memoryebooks.com/login
• If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter username: 404313596
• Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
• Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
• Click "Save Details".

It's that easy! Submit your photos today! The last day to submit photos is April 5th.

Thank you, and enjoy the rest of the school year!

Updated Thu, Feb 4th

Date: Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM

PLC Bldg., Monroe Middle School, 1055 S. Monroe St., San Jose

Students from across the district showcase intriguing and exciting projects they've created this year at the 2nd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Showcase. Come see outstanding work by students that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. 

Updated Fri, Feb 26th

In response to your requests about protecting your children when on the Internet, our HSC, in conjunction with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, will be hosting a very special presentation about Internet Safety.  So, save-the-date:

  • Tuesday, March 1 from 6-8:00 PM
  • Location:  Castlemont’s Multi-Purpose Building
  • Free:  Babysitting
  • Food: Pizza before the presentation

This event will also be a great time to meet other families from our school community. We look forward to seeing you.