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We’re Thankful for You!

A Thanksgiving Message from the Superintendent

collage of partners working with students and staff.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our gratitude to the amazing community partners who enrich our students’ school experiences. From Elevate Math tutors supporting middle schoolers to Stanford’s Dr. Jo Boaler fostering a growth mindset in elementary math, and volunteers from Tzu Chi, Women’s League, and Foster Grandparents, your dedication fuels student success.

PTAs, Home-School Clubs, Boosters, and committees like the Innovation Council and Parent  Advisory Committees amplify these efforts, creating more opportunities and connections.

Thank you for helping us build a strong, supportive community. Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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Building Connections: Teachers Boost Positive Parent Communication

ParentSquare and Postcards are Keeping Parents in the Loop

woman holding cell phone and reading a positive message from Terry's teacher

In the past two annual surveys, parents told us they wanted to receive more positive messages from the school about their child. Our teachers listened and are using our ParentSquare tools and other ideas to do just that!

In the first few months of this school year, teachers increased direct messages (DMs) by 17% district wide compared to the same period last year. Many schools are also sending “positive postcards” to families by mail, letting parents know about good things they notice about their students.

  • See answers to parents’ frequently asked questions here.
    ParentSquare FAQs  
  • Download the ParentSquare app.

Promoting Inclusion and Equity Through School Libraries

Demonstrating anti-bias commitment with new resources available at school and online.

Library display of new books

New resources in our school libraries and online are the latest examples of our district’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, understanding, and support for all students. Thanks to the California State Superintendent's Anti Bias Education Grant, awarded to the Campbell Union School District in 2023, we’ve expanded our library resources to foster inclusion and a sense of belonging for all.  We want to honor students’ diverse cultures, heritage and perspectives as part of what enriches their learning experience.

“Our Anti-Bias Mission is to make time and space to continually challenge ourselves and invite others to identify and address barriers that impact our students and their communities,” said Dr. Pamela Cheng, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning. "This project is building community. It has helped our community liaisons and administrators connect with our newest families by using books to build a bridge between our school communities and home cultures."

The library websites will feature carefully curated books, articles, and digital tools that promote awareness of diversity and inclusion. One unique section celebrates special days from different cultures, showing how our shared values unite us, no matter our traditions, heroes, or holidays. See it online at our Celebrations and Values website.

We invite you to explore the resources available, and join us in creating a more inclusive and supportive school environment for everyone.

Positivity Potlucks Foster Community Spirit at Marshall Lane Elementary

Grade Level Potlucks at Marshall Lane bring together grade levels

Explanation of positivity potlucks

Marshall Lane Elementary is bringing families together in a new and exciting way with our weekly Positivity Potlucks. Every Friday morning, parents gather in the staff lounge for a casual, potluck-style breakfast, providing a unique opportunity to build connections and foster a positive school community.

The event, which takes place each week by grade level, allows parents to meet and chat with each other in a relaxed, informal setting while sharing yummy treats. The goal of the Positivity Potlucks is to promote collaboration and strengthen relationships between families.

As the school year progresses, we look forward to continuing these weekly potlucks and expanding the sense of unity within the school community.

School Site Council Meeting #2

November 4th

Different cookies people

Meeting Agenda

November 4, 2024

2:45 PM

Marshall Lane Staff Room

Time

Agenda Item

Links

Lead

2:45

Welcome

Steph Contro

2:45

Review and Approval of Minutes

ML 24-25 SSC Minutes

Amilia Fugman

2:55

Updates (Fall Assessments, Fall Panorama, LCAP)

Amy Vanderbosch

3:15

Feedback and Reports

  • Positivity Potluck

Members

3:25

Q and A

Members/Amy