Incoming Middle School Parents:
You are invited to attend the Monroe Middle School Transition Meeting for parents of incoming Middle School students on May 29, 2019 from 9:00am-10:30am in the Monroe gym. Invitations have been mailed out. This is an opportunity to meet the new administration team and learn more about Monroe Middle School!
To view the calendar for your child's school or for the whole district, visit our calendar page.
See important dates for specific schools, download a full-year calendar as a PDF, and subscribe to calendars of your favorite schools so you won't miss a thing!
Lunch will be free of charge at three CUSD schools this summer.
To meet the nutritional needs of children whose families may be vulnerable to hunger, Campbell Union School District will provide nutritious meals, free of charge, at three schools. As a part of the U.S. Seamless Summer Feeding Program, all children from 2 to 18 years old can come eat lunch for free. All children in the community are welcome, regardless of which school or preschool they attend.
Free lunch will be available June 24 – August 13 at:
Other school districts in the area also are providing meals. There is a mobile app that can help parents and guardians find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs locations. Visit the CA Meals for Kids website for instructions.
"Hunger doesn’t stop just because school is out. Providing nutritious meals to children throughout the summer helps them return to school ready to learn. ~ Jesus Mendoza, Western Regional Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
For more information about nutrition services in Campbell Union School District, please call our Child Nutrition Services Department, at 408-341-7210, or email contact [at] campbellusd.org.
Individual reports of students' CAASPP results will be available electronically.
This spring, our students in grades three through eight participated in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). In our district, the test results are just one way that we determine how well our students are doing. We use the results to find areas where students are doing well and those in which they need added support.
Depending on grade level, a student would have taken the following test(s):
This year, the California Department of Education has determined that the results from those tests will be delivered electronically. The reports will be uploaded over the next few weeks, as the individual student reports are finalized. Parents/guardians may access them through their Campbell Union School District PowerSchool Parent account.
A sample of the student test report is available online on a new parent web page called Starting Smarter. This site also includes:
NOTE: If you have not created your PowerSchool Parent account, please obtain the log in information from the office staff at your child’s school.
May 23 Celebration of Excellence is District's employee and volunteer appreciation event.
Castlemont student performers (pictured above) opened last week's Celebration of Excellence, where Campbell Union School District’s community was introduced to this year's winners of the Teacher of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year awards. (See list below.)
The audience of more than 400 family, friends and colleagues also learned that the following people will be representing the district in county and regional programs this year: 
Volunteer of the Year: Audriana Correa-Jimenez (Blackford School)
Classified Employees of the Year: Severiana Guzman (Blackford School) and Corinne Sighe (Sherman Oaks School)
Teacher of the Year: Efrain Hernandez (Sherman Oaks School)
Pictured above, l-r: Corinne Sighe, Board Vice President Richard Nguyen, Efrain Hernandez, Board President Michael Snyder
School and Department Level Awards
Blackford Elementary
Rosalynd Wasilco, Teacher of the Year
Severiana Guzman, Instructional Assistant, Classified Employee of the Year
Sandy Pena, Campbell Care Site Leader,
Classified Employee of the Year
Audrianna Correa-Jimenez, Volunteer of the Year
Campbell School of Innovation (CSI)
Megan Noriega, Teacher of the Year
Cel Galiza, Child Nutrition Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Kim Sheerer, Volunteer of the Year
Capri Elementary
Kathy Sweeney, Teacher of the Year
Christi Cota, Instructional Assistant, Classified Employee of the Year
Ana Iurchenko, Yard Duty,
Classified Employee of the Year
Katie Mendelson, Volunteer of the Year
Castlemont Elementary
Amanda Del Real, Teacher of the Year
Roberto Ficher, Classified Employee of the Year
Emily Zirkel, Volunteer of the Year
Child Nutrition Department
Nancy Camino, Clerical Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Forest Hill
Melissa LaValle, Teacher of the Year
Maribel Mercado, Behavior Specialist
Classified Employee of the Year
Kellie Johnson, Instructional Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Emmy Gregory-Bryson, Volunteer of the Year
Lynhaven
Rebecca Martin, Teacher of the Year
Mirella Cardenas, Instructional Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Jennifer Keltner, Volunteer of the Year
Marshall Lane
Janine Matheson, Teacher of the Year
Eileen Weinstein, Volunteer of the Year
Kevin Theobald, Campbell Care Coordinator,
Classified Employee of the Year
Irma Jaime, Custodian,
Classified Employee of the Year
Monroe Middle
Anthoney Roe, Teacher of the Year
Carmen Koerner, Attendance Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Alex Ramirez, Volunteer of the Year
Rolling Hill Middle
Jessica Harris, Teacher of the Year
Beth Burch, Instructional Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Suzanne Reese, Volunteer of the Year
Rosemary
Sarita Sundaram, Teacher of the Year
Andreea Singh, Instructional Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Tzu Chi Organization, Volunteer of the Year
Sherman Oaks
Efrain Hernandez, Teacher of the Year
Corinne Sighe, School/Health Office Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
LingPo Elvey, Volunteer of the Year
Village
Roberta Hendryx, Teacher of the Year
Michele Guraydin, Instructional Assistant,
Classified Employee of the Year
Hillary Lassetter-Dyer, Volunteer of the Year
Other District and Regional Awards
Shelly Viramontez – ACSA Region 8 Woman of Inspiration 2019
Jennifer Jasper – ACSA Region 8
Co-Administrator of the Year Award
Marco Chavez – ACSA Region 8
First Year Administrator Superstar Award
Jennifer Bell – Educator of the Year, Calif. League
of Middle Schools (CLMS) Region 5
Funds increase access to quality after school and summer learning programs
In a region where an income chasm divides the “haves” and the “have-nots,” the SJ Learns grant* is helping more Campbell Union School District (CUSD) students attain their highest potential. The funding has helped to increase the access that disadvantaged students have to the district’s quality after school and summer programs, and to enrich and extend the learning opportunities offered.
After reviewing success from the 2018-19 school year grant of more than $131,000, the SJ Learns grantors awarded CUSD a two-year renewal of $260,712.
The funding from SJ Learns and other grants support and expand several beyond-the-school-day programs:
As the operator of these programs, CUSD can ensure quality and alignment with what students experience during the school day, promote achievement for all students, and monitor what efforts are showing the best outcomes. Documenting successes has made CUSD a desirable choice for community grant programs and partnerships, enabling us to further expand the program and opportunities at each of our 12 schools.
For more information about CUSD’s after school and summer programs, contact Campbell Union School District’s Extensions Department, at 408-364-4200 ext. 6378.
* The grant is made possible, in part, by the SJ Learns grant-making strategy of San Jose Public Library Foundation and the City of San Jose.
How will you keep your child's busy mind active when schools close for summer?
Our popular summer camp programs offer a safe and fun way for your child to enjoy the summer. Our weekly summer camp experiences offer a well-rounded program that includes Science Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Art and Math (STREAM) themed activities, field trips and more.
See our summer camp information online or click here to register.
Annual Writing Fair showcases student writing from every school.
Undeterred by rain, hundreds of students, families, teachers and administrators came to the Campbell Library for a community celebration knpown as Campbell Union School District’s Writing Faire. The 41st annual event features displays of student writing and celebrates literacy expression in its many forms.
Families clustered around the library stacks to read the stories, poems and reports as their students excitedly explained their work to them. The Writing Fair continues through next week, and the public is invited to view the student works during regular library hours.
Special thanks to Campbell Union School District instructional staff, the Friends of the Campbell Library, the Campbell Library staff for making this event possible.
Stressed? Depressed? Trying Your Best? Come to Wellness Week Activities!
May 13 – 17 is Wellness Week. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we have planned many activities to help families be well and to spotlight the importance of overall wellness for our school community. Presentations for students, staff and parents will take place at the Monroe Middle School campus, in addition to lunch-time activities that focus on ways to attain mental, physical, and social-emotional wellness.
Flyers with more details are on your school’s e-flyers page, or from the Campbell Union School District Public Information Office, 408-341-7254.
WELLNESS WEEK SCHEDULE
(Taking place at Monroe Middle School campus)
Monday May 13th
Understanding the Teenage Brain, 8:30-9:30am in the MMS Cafeteria
Wednesday May 15th
Supporting your child's Mental Health, 8:30am-9:30am in the MMS Cafeteria
Wednesday May 15th
Community Safety & Earthquake Preparedness – 6:00-7:00pm in the MMS Cafeteria
Thursday- May 16th
• Vaping 101 for Parents, 8:45am-10:00am in the MMS Cafeteria
• Stress Management, 6:00–7:00pm in the MMS Cafeteria
• Yoga and Zumba for Parents, 7:00-8:30pm in the MMS Cafeteria
Friday May 17th
International Day Celebration, 5:00-8:00pm in the MMS Quad
ALL ACTIVITIES FREE OF CHARGE thanks to the following partners: SCCOE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education grant, School Linked Services, CASSY (Counseling and Support Services for Youth), El Camino’s 5210 program, Alum Rock Counseling Center, the District Attorney's office, Uplift Family Services and others.
May 23 Event to Celebrate Employees and Volunteers of the Year
On May 23, 2019, the Campbell Union School District (CUSD) community will celebrate 12 teachers, 17 classified employees, and 12 school volunteers who are nominees for annual awards. Only four of these honorees will be chosen for the annual district-level honors and will represent CUSD in county and regional programs. Several administrators also will be recognized for earning regional awards from professional education organizations.
The announcements will take place at the district’s annual Recognition Event, Thursday, May 23, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m., in Castlemont’s Multipurpose Room.
See the INVITATION for details and a LIST OF THE HONOREES in the flyers section.
* Wednesdays end at 1:10
* Wed lunch ends at 12:10
** Wed ends at 1:10
* Wed lunch is from 12:15–12:55
** Wed ends at 1:20
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