As the 2014-2015 school year comes to an end, I find myself reflecting upon the year with fond memories. How quickly the time has passed. I would like to thank the entire World Famous Castlemont community of parents, teachers, support staff and children for making our school the successful and exceptional place that it is. On behalf of the World Famous Castlemont staff, we want you to enjoy your summer vacation and create wonderful memories with your children by continuing to encourage them to read, going to a baseball game, having a picnic in the park and spending time together.
School News
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
Please be on the lookout for more information about our last Walking/Biking Wednesday Event. We appreciate all the families and staff who have participated in this year’s events. We are looking forward to starting another great year this fall! Have a wonderful, active and safe summer!
Updated Wed, Aug 26th
Due to the decrease in student ridership, the Campbell Union School District will no longer provide bus service to Castlemont beginning August 2015. For those few students who ride the bus, parents will need to find alternate transportation.
(Please note Downing Avenue residents have received recent notices about a bus option that may be available to them.)
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
World Famous Castlemont has a wonderful campus with a large grass field and multiple play structures. Our students have been working very hard throughout the year to keep Castlemont a safe and clean place. As the field is open in the evening and weekends for community events, such as soccer, we would like to keep our campus clean and protect the existing environment. So when you visit Castlemont on weekends or evenings, we appreciate your help supporting our school efforts by encouraging others to leave nothing behind (i.e. trash, cigarette butts, etc.). Thank you for helping us keep our campus clean and safe for our students and the community.
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
Programs Still Enrolling What makes our summer CampbellCare programs unique?
- Continuation of a school year program in which kids already have built positive relationships with our staff. - Located on school campuses with access to both indoor and outdoor facilities as well as computer labs and media centers.
- Weekly special events either off site or brought directly to the students.
- Themed weeks with a focus on STEAM.
- Program hours of 6:30 am-6:00pm.
- Flexible schedule options.
All students must be signed up for camp by the Wednesday prior to the start of the next camp week. Please visit http://www.cusdextensions.org/programs /summer-programs/summercampbellcare for more information and to sign up. If you have questions please contact your school office or call (408) 364-4200 x 6378 or x 6204.
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
Thanks to all the families, all the volunteers, and our Librarian, Ms. Helen, our Spring Scholastic Book Fair - Under the Sea - was a great success! We look forward to providing more books to the teachers, classrooms and students next year!
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
National Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday May 5 and it's not too late to show your appreciation to our wonderful Castlemont teachers! Please contact Emily Loek at 408-410-0818 or the HSC office for more details on how you can help us thank our teachers. We have a few special treats planned throughout the week for the staff. Food and monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
Argh Mateys! This year’s pirate-themed Jog-A-Thon takes place on Friday, May 22. Please take note of the pledge form enclosed in today’s Monday Envelope. We have Laser Quest tickets, gift cards and more this year as prizes for top earners. As always, we also need volunteers the day of the event to help it run smoothly. If you are not able to help in person the day of the Jog-A-Thon, please consider donating a case of bottled water for your child’s class. Lastly, we just want to remind you that each student who donates $5 or more towards the Jog-A-Thon t-shirt by May 7 will receive a small prize and their name in a drawing for a $10 Yogurtland gift card. Donations for the shirts will continue to be accepted after May 7. The shirts are provided to every student and the donations are greatly appreciated to help offset the cost.
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
Clothing Donations From time to time students need a change of clothes in the health office. We appreciate pants and underpants, especially girls’, sizes 5 to 12. Elastic waistbands are especially desired. Please drop off your gently used pants and underpants in the office. Thank you!
Updated Thu, Jun 4th
You can enroll your children in Medi-Cal or Healthy Kids healthcare insurance programs for children on Thursday, May 14, from 9-11 am at the Blackford Elementary School Family Resource Center, 1970 Willow Street, in San Jose. Please bring proof of address, proof of income and birth certificates for the children. Bring social security cards for the children if available. For more details call Catholic Charities at (408) 380-8600.