Dear Cambrian Families,
Can you believe it? We’re into November, and there’s so much achievement and work going on in our schools. This week our students enjoyed the fun of Halloween, and I’m sure they enjoyed Tuesday’s In Service Day even more. Our teachers participated in a robust day of professional development to improve student achievement. Please read the important information below to be informed of all the great things going on in the Cambrian School District.
Thanks also to the many wonderful parents who volunteered to help with the school Halloween events. We truly could not do what we do without you! Building that sense of community for children goes a long way toward giving them a sense of belonging. Parents, you are making a great impact!
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year
I want to recognize Stacey Bibo from Price Middle School. On October 24th, she was honored at the 52nd Annual Teacher Recognition ceremony as Teacher of the Year for the Cambrian School District. Stacey Bibo is an incredible teacher, investing in each of her students, helping them thrive.
As many of you may know, Stacey started the NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) walk at Price last year, raising over $10,000 for the NAMI organization and showcasing Price’s solidarity in support of mental health for all, ending the stigma of mental illness and replacing it with optimism. She did it again this year! I am so amazed by her energy!
Three cheers for our exemplary Stacey Bibo-- so grateful to have outstanding educators like her—and so many others!—in the Cambrian School District.
Congratulations to our Students of the Month
I was thrilled to join the Board of Trustees last night at the board meeting in recognizing our November Students of the Month. Each was chosen from their school for outstanding effort and achievement. I am so proud of our Cambrian kids!
Congratulations to:
Bagby: Nathan Bailon, 4th grade
Farnham: Erik Solberg, 4th grade (missing from photo, but congratulations, Erik!)
Sartorette: Andrea Garcia, 4th grade
Price: Jacob Fisher, 8th grade and Ashley Abuda, 6th grade
Steindorf: Isabella Villavicencio-Martinez (Bella), 3rd grade
Fammatre: Brian Van Campenhout, 4th grade
And thank you to our parents of every Cambrian child, who goes above and beyond to make this district great. Our partnership with each of you to help bring about robust learning, growth and achievement is so very important!
Have a wonderful weekend—
Technology
FAMILY CODE NIGHT:
Hello Cambrian Families! Cambrian School District and the Cambrian Education Foundation (CEF) invites you to attend Family Code Night! During November and December, we will be hosting a Family Code Night at each of our six schools. Schedule information is below!
Family Code Night is a FREE family event held at each school site, where you will play in parent-child teams to complete fun Code.org puzzles and challenges at your own pace, and learn core concepts in coding at the same time!
No coding experience is needed and laptops will be available for use. This is a great experience to share with your kids. This event is inspired by the Hour of Code from Code.org®.
All grades are welcome!
Dates and Times:
Farnham: Nov 9, 6:30-8 p.m. - Please register here!
Fammatre: Nov 10, 6:30-8 p.m. - Please register here!
Bagby: Nov 16, 6:30-8 p.m. - Please register here!
Sartorette: Nov 28, 6:30-8 p.m. - Please register here!
Steindorf: Nov 30, 6:30-8 p.m. - Please register here!
Price: Dec 7, 6:30-8 p.m. - Please register here!
Social/Emotional Support
The Upstanders
The Upstanders teaches about the power of connection and resilience to end bullying behavior, both online and in person. All Cambrian families have access to view this movie!LIKE
LIKE explores the addictiveness of social media and the role and impact of technology in our lives. Look for more information in January!Angst
Angst raises awareness and opens up the conversation about anxiety, helping people understand and manage their symptoms and learn when and how to ask for help. We are planning to share this with our community in the spring!
Educational Services
Helping Children Learn Monthly Newsletter - November
Cambrian School District is excited to share the following resources with our families. Every month, we will be providing a monthly newsletter packed full of information and resources to support your child. This resource is a monthly newsletter from the Parent Institute called Helping Children Learn.
Helping Children Learn is written with today's fast-paced parents in mind. Every monthly issue delivers lots of advice families could use to speak with your children about. Published in age-specific versions, Elementary School and Middle School, this monthly two-page, quick read newsletter is packed with proven, evidence-based, ready-to-use school success ideas for parents, tailored to the ages of their students!
In every issue, families get guidance to help their children succeed, including:
Building reading, language and math skills
Establishing effective study habits
Promoting regular school attendance
Goal-setting to achieve academic results
Developing persistence, resilience and enthusiasm for learning
Instilling respect for rules, authority and other people
Forming a school-home connection
Plus much more!
To access the Helping Children Learn Monthly Newsletter, please click on the following links:
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day on November 13th is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. On this day, participants celebrate and promote good deeds and pledge to acts of kindness.
Generosity is contagious and increases our happiness. In fact, in 2010, the Harvard Business School surveyed 136 countries and found people who gave to others were the happiest. Even just one act of kindness can turn someone’s day around and build a stronger community of healing and positivity. Here are ways you can join us for World Kindness Day:
Share your pledge to acts of kindness on social media and use the hashtags #worldkindnessday and #makekindnessthenorm.
Check out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for ideas on how to incorporate kindness into your everyday life.
Some of us are already taking steps to find professional help with our well-being, and perhaps you or a loved one should too. If you or a family member would like help finding a mental health care provider, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by Cambrian School District: Visit caresolace.com/csd
Do you need additional resources? Please contact the Student Services Department at (408) 558-4965.For more information regarding food resources, housing utility assistance, immunization clinics, mental health and wellness, and the crisis hotline visit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r-XBVhYp-LWfDY-MT_b9w5yQKX6LhyDM?usp=share_link
Interested in Attending Parent Trainings?
Are you interested in attending parent trainings? Do you want to learn about SELPA? Check out the below information
WHAT IS SELPA AND HOW CAN IT SUPPORT YOU click here
December 13, 2022; Time: 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Presenters: Susan Bobbit-Voth
Topics to be covered: • Definition, history, and purpose of SELPAs in California • Description of services and supports provided to school districts and parents/ guardians
Interested in more trainings? SELPA has scheduled a variety of special education topics for the 2022-2023 school year. For information about parent trainings available from the SELPA, please click here.
What is a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)?
In 1977, all school districts and county school offices in California were required to form geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all special education service needs of children residing within the region’s boundaries. Each region became known as a Special Education Local Plan Area – SELPA. The SELPA and member local education agencies (LEAs) foster coordination between general and special education for prevention and early intervention of suspected disabilities. The SELPA also ensures appropriate education services for individuals with disabilities by working cooperatively with other public and private agencies to support a full complement of special education services for students.
SELPA III is one of 6 SELPAs in Santa Clara County. SELPA III is comprised of 12 local education agencies - 11 school districts and the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 11 districts in SELPA III are 11 districts are: Cambrian School District, Campbell Union School District, Campbell Union High School District, Lakeside Joint School District, Loma Prieta Joint Union School District, Los Gatos Union School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, Luther Burbank School District, Moreland School District, Saratoga Union Elementary School District, and Union Elementary School District.
What is a Community Advisory Committee (CAC)?
CACs are vital components of effective Special Education programs in California. CACs have specific roles and responsibilities. Across California, CACs assist in advising the SELPA Governing Board, SELPA Administrator, and Special Education Administration about the Special Education Local Plan, annual priorities, parent education and other Special Education-related activities.
Santa Clara SELPA III CAC conducts meetings and special events throughout the year and advises the SELPA Governing Board (SELPA III Executive Council of Superintendents). For additional information, please visit the SELPA III CAC webpage.
What are the responsibilities of CAC?
The CAC shall have the authority and fulfill the responsibilities that are defined for it in the local plan. The responsibilities shall include, but need not be limited to, all the following:
Advising the policy and administrative entity of the special education local plan area regarding the development, amendment, and review of the local plan. The entity shall review and consider comments from the community advisory committee.
Recommending annual priorities to be addressed by the plan.
Assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the plan.
Encouraging community involvement in the development and review of the local plan.
Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs.
Assisting in parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.
Supporting community involvement in the parent advisory committee to encourage the inclusion of parents of individuals with exceptional needs.
Do you want to learn about SELPA and CAC? Please contact a CAC member by emailing selpa3cac@gmail.com. You can also contact our SELPA staff for any questions:
Leo Mapagu, Executive Director, lmapagu@sccoe.org
Namita Maunder, Coordinator, nmaunder@sccoe.org
Marjorie Paeste, Administrative Specialist, mpaeste@sccoe.org
Jacky Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant, jrodriguez@sccoe.org
CAMBRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Website: www.cambriansd.com
Location: 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: (408) 377-2103
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