CSD Superintendent Update

Can you believe we are in June already? Where has the time gone? We are really in the homestretch now for the end of the 2022-23 school year!

I’m sure some of you have heard about the terrible incident that took place at Target on Hillsdale yesterday. I am at a loss at how this sort of senseless violence can happen. Your children may hear about this situation, and I want to assure you, we have counseling available to any student who needs it. Please contact your school principal if you would like to set this up.

As I write this, I know that there are exciting activities taking place all across the district. Thank you to all of our families for your participation in our special end-of-year events held on campus. We certainly could not accomplish them without your help and participation. I look forward to celebrating with you over the next couple of weeks. If you are able to attend the Cambrian Education Foundation event on Sunday, please drop by the Cambrian booth to say hello.

Please take a moment to watch my brief video, above, and to read the short announcements, below. Have a wonderful weekend

CELEBRATING CAMBRIAN KIDS FESTIVAL Sunday, JUNE 4TH

Join in this community event to kick off the summer and celebrate another great year in the Cambrian School District, sponsored by the Cambrian Educational Foundation.

When: Sunday June 4th, 11am - 3PM

Where: Price Middle School

Why: Celebrating Cambrian School District, and it creative kids

Kick off Summer with a fun family day out. Raise Funds for CEF's Creative Cambrian Kids Campaign! Tickets and wristbands on sale now.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS—

• District wide Art Show - See how creative our Cambrian kids are!

• Music performances from Cambrian Bands, including Price and Steindorf Middle School bands, and the district's elementary bands. (Performances are from 11a.m. - 1.30 p.m., don’t miss them!)

• Carnival games - lots of fun for all the family

• Carnival Makeover - Get your carnival makeover, with face painting, hair coloring and temporary tattoos available for the whole family.

• Inflatables - from toddlers to adult kids

• Food trucks and Snack Shacks for all our energy needs

• Craft and Maker activities, including Brick Tech Lego booth, Make and take kits by Raft, as well as in-house maker and craft activities

• Team Malice Battlebot Display

• District Displays, highlighting Cambrian schools

• Meet and Greet with Cambrian Principals, Cambrian School District's Govering Board, Superintendent Kristi Schwiebert and CSD staff

Wristbands and Tickets can be pre-purchased -

Bring the family without breaking the bank! Bundle & Save!!

Tickets and wristbands on sale now.

We Need Your HELP!

We still have many volunteer opportunities for High School Students and Adults. Please consider signing up and helping to make this event a success.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AB2BA1FFC25-celebrating

Financial Hardship

Want to join in the event, but it feels like a financial burden at the moment? Email cambrianef@gmail.com and we can provide you a scholarship.

All funds raised will go to the Creative Cambrian Kids Campaign, a CESF initiative to raise funds to supplement creativity in the CSD. It is the CEFs ambition to provide funding to the Cambrian school district to bridge funding gaps to allow Cambrian to further expand the creative enrichments across the district. The CEF will require the district to spend the funding enhancing Arts, Music and Maker programs where needed across the district.

• Smithsonian Kids: Collection Connections for Young Learners
  “Created by Smithsonian Early Learning Collaborative educators, you'll find Smithsonian programs and at-home resources for kids age birth to eight, guidance on how to locate more from individual museums, and ways to make Smithsonian collections accessible and inviting to young children!” - Smithsonian Kids Website
  
  Want more? Check out the Smithsonian Learning Lab resources!
  
  

• Movie Time Over the Summer!
  During the school year, we have had the opportunity to share the following movies that focus on our students’ challenges with social media, anxiety, and cyberbullying. Our licenses are available all summer for families to access. These movies are not only informative but also great conversation starters with your child!

• LIKE: Understanding and Creating Balance in Social Media
  You will be asked to create an account before viewing.

• The Upstanders: Sharing stories and strategies to safely address bullying
  You will be asked to create an account before viewing.

• Angst: Raising Awareness About Anxiety

• Please enter this code: SCL06A4OXF
  
  

• Imagine Learning Literacy and Math Available Over the Summer
  Grades TK-5: Your child will have access to adaptive online programs, Imagine Learning Literacy and Math, over the summer. A flier will be sent home with your child’s report card containing information for accessing this interactive program. For more information, please visit https://www.smore.com/uyfh1

Summer Learning is here and that means fun events, tons of books, and winning prizes! The San José Public Library's (SJPL) Summer Learning program runs from June 1 to July 31.

Summer Learning is geared to keep students learning and reading at the appropriate grade level when school is not in session. It will also prepare students when they go back to school. But remember, the program invites people of all ages to participate.

AND THERE ARE PRIZES!

Reading also comes with rewards. On top of gaining knowledge, participants can win these cool prizes based on how many books students read this summer.

All participants under 18 years old can receive 1 free book and a choice of a giveaway prize at any SJPL location. Adults over 18 receive the giveaway prize. *while supplies last

Fourth graders can visit 19 state parks for free with the California State Park Adventure Pass. Parents of fourth grade students can sign up for the pass on behalf of their student. For more information, click here Adventure Pass Partner Toolkit (ca.gov).

Nugent Family Counseling Center in San Jose will be offering The Strongest Bond Family Therapy Intensive and Social Development camp. It is designed to help families improve their communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. It will also provide families with the opportunity to learn about different parenting styles and how to create a positive and supportive home environment.

The therapists will use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help families improve their relationships. These approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, and attachment-based therapy.

Camp participants will range from gifted, twice exceptional children who struggle with social engagement and/or social anxiety and need a little guidance to support confidence and emotional regulation with peers, to children with mild learning or sensory differences including children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, social communication disorder or sensory processing disorder.

The camp will be geared toward families with children ages 3-10. Sibling participation is strongly encouraged.

If you are interested in learning more about the camp, please contact Tiffany Mockler at tmockler@nugenttherapy.com.

Email: klavond@cambriansd.com
Website: www.cambriansd.org
Location: 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: (408) 377-2103
Facebook: facebook.com/CambrianSchoolDistrict