We love our students ... and we want them here every day, all day. When students miss school, they miss instruction, social interaction with their peers, and a valuable life-time work ethic about the importance of showing up to their job, which is school, on time and staying until the final bell rings. If a child misses just 10 minutes of school each day, they would miss 30 hours of instruction time in the school year. We are responsible for teaching your child every day so they have the skills to be successful in school and life, and so every minute they are here counts. Please make every effort to get your child to school on time and make appointments well after the school day is over so your child does not need to leave school early. Thank you for your continued support.
School News
Congratulations to Ms. Jisung Chong, this year’s Teacher of the Year! Ms. Chong teaches 2nd grade and has continued to demonstrate what it takes to be an exemplary teacher. Her devotion to her students and the school are unsurpassed. Her peers, students, and the greater Castlemont community respect her considerably. We are very proud of Ms. Chong, our Teacher of the Year.
Our Classified Employee of the Year is Mrs. Jane Reiter. She is one of our Educational Associates and Yard Duty staff. Mrs. Reiter always has a smile on her face and sees the good in everyone. She will go above and beyond to get to know the children and they love her for it. Her positive personality makes her the special person that she is. Congratulations to Mrs. Reiter, our Classified Employee of the Year.
Our Volunteer of the Year is Ms. Julie Portales. A fixture on the Castlemont campus, Ms. Portales is beloved by all. She has dedicated many hours to the school as a volunteer parent and community member. Her loyalty to the school and students, warm sense of humor, and caring personality are what make her so special. Congratulations Ms. Portales as this year’s Volunteer of the Year!