Dear Cambrian Families,
As we start February, I want to check in with you to share some updates that are important. Also, as you are aware, this month our students will be taking a week off for Winter Break (Feb. 20-24) — I hope you have some fun plans! Thank you to the amazing staff, students and families that collaborate to make Cambrian so special.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
February Students of the Month were recognized at last night’s board meeting. We are excited to brag about:
Bagby: Jorge Banuelos Viramontes, 2nd Grade
Farnham: Julian Gonzalez, grade 1
Sartorette: Benita (Jackie) Jimenez Torres, grade 1
Price: Lilliana Gallegos, grade 8, and Shani Outlaw grade 7
Steindorf: Jamie Kamalsky, grade 4
Fammatre: Reina Young
Great job, students!
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER SWORN IN
At last night’s school board meeting, Dr. Beth Erickson was sworn in as the newest member of our 5-member Board of Trustees. Dr. Erickson filled the vacancy left when Mr. Donald Rocha stepped down in late 2022.
Dr. Erickson has been tremendously active in the Cambrian community, with two children in the district. She has served as the President of the Home and School Club for Farnham Elementary School and Price Middle School. Presently, Dr. Erickson serves as the Treasurer of the Cambrian Educational Foundation (CEF). Welcome to the Board, Dr. Erickson!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CONGRATULATIONS PRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Price Middle School will be recognized at this year's 2023 Project Cornerstone Asset Champions Breakfast on Friday, March 17. For over 20 years, the YMCA Project Cornerstone Asset Champions event has recognized Silicon Valley schools, individuals, and organizations that are committed to making this a better place for young people to live and grow. We are so proud of Price for this achievement!
CEF CELEBRATES CAMBRIAN KIDS FESTIVAL APRIL 1ST
Mark your Calendars! Saturday, April 1st is the first Cambrian Education Foundation community event! More information will be coming out over the next few weeks. If you would like to get involved please contact Melissa Ojczyk at cambrianef@gmail.com.
Thank you to all our amazing staff and families for going the second mile to impact our students. Cambrian School District is a wonderful place of learning, growth and fun!
Enrollment
Open Enrollment has commenced! As a current Cambrian student, you have the opportunity to request movement to any school within the Cambrian District. Open Enrollment for the 2023-24 School Year began on January 23, 2023 and will continue to run through March 1, 2023. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.cambriansd.org/domain/369
If you would like to remain at your current school? No further action is required. Your student will automatically move up to the next grade level at their current school.
5th Grade Students:
Bagby, Fammatre, Farnham and Sartorette 5th grade students: Your student will automatically roll into Price Middle School for 6th grade. If your student wants to request attendance at Steindorf, fill out an Intradistrict Transfer Form online or you can print it out and drop it off at the District Office before the deadline.
Steindorf 5th grade students: Your student will automatically roll up to 6th grade at Steindorf. If your student wants to request attendance at Price, fill out an Intradistrict Transfer Form online or you can print it out and drop it off at the District Office before the deadline.
Charter Students: No further action is required. Your student will automatically move up to the next grade level at their current school or attend Price Middle School for 6th grade.
Interdistrict Transfer Students: (Currently attending Bagby or Steindorf AND live outside the Cambrian School District Boundaries): Please renew an Interdistrict Transfer Request Form for the 2023-24 school year from your district of residence/home school district. Interdistrict Transfers are required to be renewed every school year.
Bagby and Steindorf 5th grade students: If your student would like to attend Price Middle School for 6th grade, fill out a Charter Transfer permit and drop it off at the District Office before the deadline.
Special Education Students: Please contact Kristen Lewis, Program Specialist of Special Education at lewisk@cambriansd.com, to discuss potential placement to ensure success for your student.
Note: If there are more students requesting Intradistrict Transfers than space available, a priority list and a lottery system will determine the order in which students will be admitted (Cambrian School District Board Policy & Procedure 5116.1). The lottery will be held in mid-March.
The deadline is March 1, 2023
New Student/Sibling entering Cambrian: If you have a new student/sibling entering, the Cambrian School District and want to request movement for them to attend a school other than their home school select school of choice when registering. No additional form is required at the time of registration. Please see our website for more information. If you have any questions in regards to the enrollment process please feel free to contact Gio Anselmo, through email an at anselmog@cambriansd.com
Technology
Resources for Supporting Healthy Tech Use
There are many resources out there to help parents create healthy habits for their children when it comes to tech use. In December and January, I shared CommonSense Media and ConnectSafely.
The third resource that is really valuable in terms of the latest research and guides for supporting health technology use at home is the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). This site provides updated parent resources for many topics including screentime, social media, gaming, and cyberbullying. If you join their mailing list, you will receive regular updates as well.Feedback on the Cambrian Website Needed We are always interested in improving communication with our families. Do you have a pet peeve or annoying issue regarding your school’s website or the district’s website that you would like to share? Now is your chance! Please take a moment and share with us what you find useful and not-so-useful about our website by filling out this form. Thank you!
Borrow a WiFi Hotspot for Free! See https://www.sjpl.org/hotspot
Educational Services
Helping Children Learn Monthly Newsletter - February 2023
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 January Monthly Newsletter, please click on the following links:
Behavioral Health Services
The Children, Youth & Family (CYF) system of care in the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department has five divisions supporting the behavioral
health needs of children, youth, young adults, and their families who are experiencing social-emotional and behavioral concerns: County Clinical Services, Crisis and Intensive Services, Cross-Systems Initiatives, Family & Children Services, and School Linked Services.Culturally sensitive and trauma-informed programs are available
to meet the diverse needs of youth and families, including services in preferred
languages and, if appropriate, through interpretation services.
Contact:
725 E Santa Clara St., Suite 301,
San Jose, CA 95112
https://bhsd.sccgov.org/information-
resources/children-youth-and-family
County Clinics:
Family and Children’s County Clinics provide behavioral health services for children, young adults, and families who are experiencing social, emotional and behavioral difficulties, such as challenges at school, home, and in the community. Services including individual, family and group therapy, case management and psychiatry are provided to families with Medi-Cal or no insurance. Clinical staff utilize a relational and developmentally sensitive approach to assessments and treatment, particularly for the birth to age 5 population. Young adults age 18- 25 also receive outreach and educational/vocational linkage through the multidisciplinary team, including those experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis. Lastly, through a specialized treatment team, youth struggling with substance use and mental health are served in the clinic, community, and schools.
Kidscope Center for Developmental and Behavioral Health
828 S. Bascom Ave., #100, San Jose
PH: 408-793-5959 FAX: 408-793-5955
Las Plumas Behavioral Health
1650-K Las Plumas Ave., San Jose
PH: 408-272-6726 FAX: 408-259-0865
Sunnyvale Behavioral Health
1660 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale
PH: 408-992-4800 FAX: 408-992-4801
County Youth Substance Use Treatment Services
12101 Alexian Ave., Suite 110, San Jose
PH: 408-272-6518
Additional Black History Month Resources
The Santa Clara County Library District is hosting multiple events that provide opportunities for communities to learn about Black influential figures throughout history. The library district has also put together a recommended reading list for families to celebrate Black History Month.
Below is a list of family-friendly resources and reading lists to learn about and celebrate Black History Month:
CAMBRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Email: klavond@cambriansd.com
Website: www.cambriansd.org
Location: 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: (408) 377-2103
Facebook: facebook.com/CambrianSchoolDistrict