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Red Ribbon Week: Promoting Healthy Youth

Updated Wed, Oct 17th

Profile of a Graduate for Parents

Updated Tue, Oct 16th

Red Ribbon Week: Promoting Healthy Youth

Updated Wed, Oct 17th

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Next week, October 23rd-31st, school sites will be participating in various activities that will support our students in making better choices such as being drug free. The school district and the Governing board recognize the importance of providing information to our students about healthy lifestyles. More information about Red Ribbon Week is online. For specific activities at your child's school, please ask the principal or your child' teacher.

Project Cornerstone, Book #2

Updated Wed, Oct 17th

After School Tennis Program

Updated Wed, Oct 17th

Profile of a Graduate for Parents

Updated Tue, Oct 16th

Superintendent Viramontez presented the why and how of the district's initiative at Parent University 2018.

In her keynote address, the Superintendent described the district's commitment to preparing students for the future and the yet-to-be-defined workplace. For success, students will need to develop five key competencies: self-directed, collaborative, innovative, empathetic and critical thinking.

To illustrate the point, she presented three videos, which are also on our campbellusd YouTube channel.

Keeping the WHOLE Child Safe and Well

Updated Tue, Oct 16th

A Message from the Superintendent

We’ve heard a lot lately about being prepared for emergencies like earthquakes, floods, and wild fires. With Halloween coming, families also are mindful of choosing safe costumes for their children. These are important safety measures that we support whole heartedly.

When it comes to supporting wellness for the WHOLE child, Campbell Union School District goes beyond the expected. Please watch this short video from Superintendent Shelly Viramontez to find out more.

On our Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/koKeL8BZrJI.

Protect Your Health

Updated Tue, Oct 16th

drawing of hands and running water Washing hands is a universal precaution that helps prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other contagious illnesses.

Please remind children and family members to wash hands thoroughly and often!

For more health-related information, visit our "Supporting Learning" partners.

Message from the Principal

Updated Tue, Oct 16th

During our Back to School Night presentations, our teachers shared our district Strategic Plan “Profile of a Graduate Competencies”. Every day at school, we are working hard to instill these traits in your children. Teachers are planning curriculum and providing opportunities to develop these life skills in our students.

The first of the five competencies is Self-Directed. We want to encourage responsibility, resiliency, and effort in the children whose education is entrusted to us. We want them to have a growth mindset, a sense of agency, and high self esteem.

How can you help at home to develop this very important and relevant skill in your students? Here is a list of chores that children at various elementary school ages should be able to perform. Check it out and reflect on how many of these tasks your child/ren do on a regular basis.

Chores for children ages 2 to 3

* Put toys away.

* Fill pet's food dish.

* Put clothes in hamper.

* Wipe up spills.

* Dust.

* Pile books and magazines.

Chores for children ages 4 to 5--Any of the above chores, plus:

* Make own bed.

* Empty wastebaskets.

* Bring in mail or newspaper.

* Clear table.

* Pull weeds.

* Use hand-held vacuum to pick up crumbs.

* Water flowers.

* Unload utensils from dishwasher.

* Wash plastic dishes at sink.

* Fix bowl of cereal

Chores for children ages 6 to 7--Any of the above chores, plus:

* Sort laundry.

* Sweep floors.

* Set and clear table.

* Help make and pack lunch.

* Weed and rake leaves.

* Keep bedroom tidy.

* Pour own drinks.

* Answer telephone.

Chores for children ages 8 to 9--Any of the above chores, plus:

* Load dishwasher.

* Put away groceries.

* Vacuum.

* Help make dinner.

* Make own snacks.

* Wash table after meals.

* Put away own laundry.

* Sew buttons.

* Make own breakfast.

* Peel vegetables.

* Cook simple foods, such as toast.

* Mop floor.

* Take pet for a walk.

Chores for children ages 10 and older--Any of the above chores, plus:

* Unload dishwasher.

* Fold laundry.

* Clean bathroom.

* Wash windows.

* Wash car.

* Cook simple meal with supervision.

* Iron clothes.

* Do laundry.

* Baby-sit younger siblings (with adult at home).

* Mow lawn.

* Clean kitchen.

* Clean oven.

* Change bed.

* Make cookies or cake from a mix.

Make it a goal to determine how many of these tasks that your child/ren are able to do already and commit to adding to their repertoire. It will benefit your entire family!

Students Show Growth in Annual CAASPP Results

Updated Fri, Oct 12th

Work continues toward closing achievement gaps.

Last week, the California Department of Education (CDE) released results from the fourth year of the student assessment system known as CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) which show that Campbell Union School District (CUSD) students continue to make gains in English-Language Arts (ELA) and Math.
Each year, CUSD students in grades three to eight, participate in the annual CAASPP testing to measure each one’s ability write clearly, think critically, and solve problems. It is one of several ways teachers measure student progress toward meeting academic standards. Classwork, teacher-generated exams, and district-level assessments offer them more frequent, qualitative information.

Student-level Reports Were Mailed in Summer
In summer, the district mailed individual student reports to parents and guardians. October 15-19, CUSD schools will hold parent-teacher conferences at which parents may discuss their child’s results and education goals.

School/District Reports Show Trends
“As a district, we monitor closely the progress of all of our students, and we continue to work towards our mission of educating all students to their highest potential,” said District Superintendent Shelly Viramontez. “The CAASPP results show us district- and school-wide views of where we are making gains and where we need to intensify our efforts. Like many California schools, we have a persistent achievement gap for our second language and Special Education students.”
The district did see improvement this year for Special Education students, who made 4% growth in ELA and 3% growth in math. That number exceeds the growth of all students, who made growth of 1% in both ELA and Math — a growth level consistent with the state-wide trend.

A Common Goal for Educators and Families
“We are committed to preparing students for the 21st century workforce, and our new Profile of a Graduate initiative provides a cohesive focus for that commitment,” Viramontez said. The Profile of a Graduate calls for students to be self-directed, collaborative, innovative, empathetic, and critical thinkers.
“We invite parents and guardians—the child's first teachers—to partner with us. There are many ways they may take an active role in their child’s education,” she said. “Reinforcing school learning at home, monitoring your child’s progress, and developing a strong relationship with your child’s school increases a student’s chances for academic success.”

PowerTeacher Pro Information

Updated Fri, Oct 12th

This year the Campbell Union School District is using a new standards-based grade system linked to PowerSchool called PowerTeacher Pro. What does this mean for you and your child is that s/he is still being assessed and monitored via a standard-based rubric. Please click the link below to learn more.

ptpletter.pdf