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Whether it is extreme heat or poor air quality, our teachers and staff know what to do to keep students safe while learning at school.

School and district administrators base decisions on local conditions and recommendations from the National Weather Service’s Heat Risk Prototype and U.S. Air Quality Index - AirNow.gov.

In addition to being watchful for any health issues, our teachers and school staff may also:

• Increase water breaks
• Limit outdoor activities/strenuous activities
• Follow a “rainy day” schedule, spending recess time in air conditioned rooms, playing board games, reading, watching a short film, or similar activities.

Classrooms, offices and common rooms are equipped with air conditioning and highly effective MERV-13 air filters to keep the indoor air safe and cool. If older AC units fail, our staff works quickly to fix them and/or place students in other rooms with functioning AC.

Campbell Union School District is committed to partnering with families to support our students in engaging effectively and safely with technology and social media. 

As we begin a new school year, please keep in mind the risk of harm from social media and its impact on social emotional well-being. 

In our schools, we encourage digital wellness and educate our students to be critical thinkers, not passive consumers of media. We provide high quality instruction and partner with parents to encourage responsible use of technology and reduce harmful associated risks. 

• Nearly 40% of children 8-12 years old also use social media. Those are peak years for brain development and risk-taking behavior.
• Children and adolescents on social media are commonly exposed to extreme, inappropriate, and harmful content.
• Those spending 3-plus hours/day on social media face twice the risk of poor mental health, including depression and anxiety symptoms.
• Studies limiting use of social media resulted in mental health benefits for young adults.
• Excessive use linked to sleep problems, attention problems and feelings of exclusion.

#DigitalWellnessCUSD

According to the American Educational Research Journal, on average, children lose 17-34% of their previous school year's learning during summer break. However, with access to community resources and the support of parents and other important people in their lives, children can retain more of what they have learned and continue to gain knowledge all year round.

Here are a few resources and ideas that can help your student prevent learning loss this summer.

• Join a Reading Program. The Santa Clara County Library District is hosting a summer reading program, “Find your Voice”. This is a free program that encourages youth to read in order to win prizes. The summer reading program will continue through July 31. You can learn more by visiting the link, https://sccld.org/summer2023/  
  In-person or online access is easier for all CUSD students, because the Campbell public library accounts they have during the school year are good even while schools are closed for summer break. 
• Play Unplugged Number Games. Research indicates that young children can improve their intuitive understanding of numbers by playing board games that involve counting.
• Take Trips to Museums, Zoos, and Nature Sites. Don’t merely attend. Help children enjoy hands-on experiences, and engage in family conversations about what they saw and did. Santa Clara County is home to more than 24 parks that offer opportunities to explore and learn. 
• Try the National PTA-Recommended Readiness Check. It’s a game in which your child answers 3-5 short questions relating to reading and math at their grade level. 
• Seek More Resources. The National Education Association (NEA) also has resources to assist families and educators during the summer months when youth are at home. These resources can be viewed at https://www.nea.org/resource-library/resources-support-summer-learning 

Our students made some notable gains in the 2022-23 school year. Let’s work together to keep that momentum going!

Middle and high school students in Santa Clara County can register for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. This is a computer science competition where youth are encouraged to create an app. Students may register as individuals or a team with up to four members. If competing as a team, at least two of the members must be eligible to compete in the 18th Congressional district. The deadline for app submissions is November 1.

To learn more, visit: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/