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Upcoming Events

Family Communication

September 16, 2026

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Dear Monroe Families,

I hope this message finds you well. Please check out our website at monroe.campbellusd.org for up-to-date information and be on the lookout for our weekly communication that comes out on Wednesdays.  For a student perspective on school news, please check out the Monday Minutes, our weekly student broadcast.

Upcoming Events

  • Lunch with a Loved One: A Taste of 6th Grade: September 29, 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM.  Please register here.

  • Our first progress reports will go home via ParentSquare on September 30th.  Our students do grade checks every Monday in advisory and you can also check grades in the ParentPortal on PowerSchool.

Reminders

  • Fall iReady Testing: We are conducting Fall iReady testing on September 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, and 22. The testing window is from 9:48 AM to 10:53 AM.   Please try to schedule appointments for your student outside this time frame.

Family and Community Engagement

  • Our next Cafecito is October 7th at 8:30 AM in LaCasita.  We are hosting Every Woman Counts to share a presentation on breast cancer awareness.  We hope to see you there. 

School Highlights

Our Fall Club Rush will be held on September 24th and 25th at lunch.  Students will have the chance to explore over 15 different clubs including, but not limited to Art Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Muddy Buddies, and Math Club.  We have lots of reminders going out to students as well.  Students can still submit club proposals to the office through the end of this week.

Health and Safety

We must remind our students to be extra cautious when traveling to and from school. With reduced daylight in the mornings and evenings, road visibility is lower, and we want to ensure every child gets to school safely.

Please take a moment to review these safety tips with your child:

  1. Stay Visible: Encourage your child to wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. Consider adding reflective tape to backpacks, bikes, and scooters.

  2. Use Crosswalks and Sidewalks: Remind your child to always use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. When riding bikes or scooters, they should stay on bike paths or sidewalks where possible and avoid busy roads.

  3. Be Aware of Surroundings: It’s important that students stay alert by keeping headphones and mobile devices put away while crossing streets or riding.

  4. Helmets and Safety Gear: If your child is riding a bike or scooter, make sure they are wearing a helmet and any other necessary safety gear.

  5. Buddy System: Walking or riding with a friend can increase safety and make the journey to and from school more enjoyable.

Attendance

  • To report an absence, please call our 24-hour voicemail line at 408-341-7022 or monroe_attendance [at] campbellusd.org (when leaving a message or sending an email, please let me know the student's first and last name, grade, and the reason for the absence)

  • For information regarding the CUSD Attendance policy, please click here

Principal's Corner

Our PTA is kicking off its first fundraiser with Charleston Wrap.  As we continue to provide enriching experiences for our students, I’d like to take a moment to share an exciting update from our PTA. This year, the PTA is focusing its fundraising efforts on helping cover the costs associated with field trip transportation. Field trips offer powerful opportunities for our students to expand their learning beyond the classroom. These hands-on experiences bring lessons to life and expose students to new environments, cultural landmarks, and real-world applications of what they’re learning in school. Whether visiting a museum, a nature reserve, or a local business, field trips spark curiosity and allow students to see the world with fresh eyes. However, transportation costs can quickly add up. It costs about $10 per student for transportation to these valuable off-campus experiences. With the PTA’s generous support, we hope to expand our budget for field trips. Your involvement in PTA fundraisers will directly benefit our students, helping us provide them with meaningful experiences that deepen their learning and broaden their horizons. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working together to make this year’s field trips memorable and enriching for all!

As always, we are here to answer your questions.  We appreciate you and your support for our school.

Regards,

Ruth Stephens Radle                     

rstephensradle [at] campbellusd.org       

Principal

Oscar Guzman

oguzman [at] campbellusd.org

Assistant Principal        

Roberto Alcazar

//ralcanzar [at] campbellusd.org/">ralcazar [at] campbellusd.org

Dean of Students

Empowering Every Learner: How Campbell Union School District Sets the Standard for Student Support and Inclusion

Did you know that CUSD offers more than basic reading, writing, and math? Read on to see what sets the Campbell Union School apart from other school districts.

Students show off their colorful artwork

In today’s educational landscape, families have many options when choosing where their children will learn, grow, and thrive. The Campbell Union School District (CUSD) stands apart from neighboring districts by offering an exceptionally rich ecosystem of targeted resources, specialized instructional support, and inclusive programs.

From early childhood education to rigorous middle school  programs that prepare students for high school success, CUSD’s holistic approach ensures that no child falls through the cracks and every child is challenged to reach their highest potential.

Early Foundations: Flexible Preschool Offerings

A child’s learning journey begins long before TK and kindergarten. Understanding the diverse scheduling needs of modern families, CUSD offers flexible half-day and full-day preschool programs.

These early learning environments provide foundational academic and social-emotional skills in nurturing settings, giving CUSD preschoolers a head start on foundational skills, communication, and peer interaction.

Wrapped-in Support: Dedicated Specialists at Every Site

What truly sets CUSD apart is its investment in dedicated personnel directly serving campus communities. Rather than relying on district-wide roaming teams with limited availability, CUSD integrates robust site-based support:

  • Reading Specialists and Literacy Support: Highly trained literacy educators work directly with students to strengthen foundational reading skills, ensure early literacy benchmarks are met, and instill a lifelong love of reading.
  • Behavior Support Teams: Every school site benefits from dedicated behavior support personnel. By prioritizing positive behavior interventions, restorative practices, and proactive social-emotional learning, CUSD creates safe, focused classroom environments where instruction can thrive.
  • Improvement Coaches: Investing in the commitment to continuous improvement and to keeping teaching practices dynamic and aligned with modern educational research, CUSD equips educators with dedicated improvement coaches who assist in data-driven instruction and ongoing professional growth.

A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) That Delivers

At the core of CUSD's operational success is a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model. Supported by dedicated MTSS Instructional Aides, this framework ensures that intervention and acceleration occur seamlessly within everyday instruction.

Whether a student needs small-group reinforcement, extension activities, or English language development, the district’s MTSS structure provides personalized support adapted to individual learning needs. 

Arts, Innovation and Music (AIM) Program

The AIM program provides Art, Innovation, and Music experiences for all K - 8 students in the district throughout the year. Our talented team of AIM Specialists teach classes designed for students to apply our Profile of a Graduate Competencies in relevant and real-world ways. Middle school students have access to our AIM program through their elective classes and lunch clubs that extend learning. Additionally, while students are learning from credentialed AIM specialists, the classroom teachers are provided protected time to collaborate, analyze data, and lesson plan.

A Culture Built on Continuous Improvement

Facilities and programs are only as effective as the philosophy behind them. Campbell Union School District is anchored by an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and equity. Administrators, teachers, and staff regularly analyze learning data, refine instructional strategies, and welcome community feedback to elevate student outcomes year after year.

By uniting comprehensive staff resources, building staff capacity while support positions exist, offering early childhood opportunities, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, CUSD isn't just keeping pace with modern education—it is defining what a TK-8 district can achieve.

Family Communication

Wednesday message from Ms. Radle

Parent Information

September 2, 2026

Dear Monroe Families,

I hope this message finds you well. Please check out our website at monroe.campbellusd.org for up-to-date information and be on the lookout for our weekly communication that comes out on Wednesdays.  For a student perspective on school news, please check out the Monday Minutes, our weekly student broadcast.

Upcoming Events

  • Picture day is September 4, 2026.  Students will have their pictures taken through their PE class.

  • Lunch with a Loved One: A Taste of 6th Grade: September 29, 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM.  Please register here.

Reminders

  • There is no school on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

School Highlights

The week of September 14th is our first school spirit week of Maverick Unidos.  Each day will have a spirit theme.  They are as follows:

âš˝ Kick off Cultura: Soccer Jersey Day

🤠 Howdy, Vaquero: Break out your hats, boots, denim, and western wear

đź‘Ż Dos Son Mejor Que Uno: Twin Day

🎨 Cut, Color, and Celebrate: Where your bright colors

đźš© Show your Colores: Where the colors of your flag

Family and Community Engagement

  • School Site Council Members Needed: We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers who would be willing to join our School Site Council.  This is an elected position; the term is two years, and we have two openings.  The School Site Council provides feedback and input into school programming and budgeting.  If you are interested, please email Ms. Radle by August 26th with a brief personal introduction. Language is not a barrier; please feel free to apply.

Health and Safety

We must remind our students to be extra cautious when traveling to and from school. With reduced daylight in the mornings and evenings, road visibility is lower, and we want to ensure every child gets to school safely.

Please take a moment to review these safety tips with your child:

  1. Stay Visible: Encourage your child to wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. Consider adding reflective tape to backpacks, bikes, and scooters.

  2. Use Crosswalks and Sidewalks: Remind your child to always use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. When riding bikes or scooters, they should stay on bike paths or sidewalks where possible and avoid busy roads.

  3. Be Aware of Surroundings: It’s important that students stay alert by keeping headphones and mobile devices put away while crossing streets or riding.

  4. Helmets and Safety Gear: If your child is riding a bike or scooter, make sure they are wearing a helmet and any other necessary safety gear.

  5. Buddy System: Walking or riding with a friend can increase safety and make the journey to and from school more enjoyable.

Attendance

  • To report an absence, please call our 24-hour voicemail line at 408-341-7022 or monroe_attendance [at] campbellusd.org (when leaving a message or sending an email, please let me know the student's first and last name, grade, and the reason for the absence)

  • For information regarding the CUSD Attendance policy, please click here

Principal's Corner

Fall iReady Testing: We will be conducting Fall iReady testing on September 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, and 22. The testing window is from 9:48 AM to 10:53 AM. iReady testing is an important diagnostic assessment that helps teachers understand each student's current academic progress in Reading and Math, which allows for personalized instruction and targeted support to help every student succeed. Please ensure students arrive at school well-rested and prepared to do their best. We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling appointments during this time.

As always, we are here to answer your questions.  We appreciate you and your support for our school.

Regards,

Ruth Stephens Radle                     

rstephensradle [at] campbellusd.org       

Principal

Oscar Guzman

oguzman [at] campbellusd.org

Assistant Principal        

Roberto Alcazar

//ralcanzar [at] campbellusd.org/">ralcazar [at] campbellusd.org

Dean of Students

 

Quality by Design: How CUSD Preschools Nurture the District's Youngest Learners

Campbell Union School District (CUSD) has the unique offering of preschool programs for ages 2 years, 9 months through 4 in both half day and full time programs.

Preschool students at the Family Learning Center wave for the camera

A Play-Based Foundation for Big Futures

In a CUSD preschool classroom, learning is an active, tactile adventure. The District’s curriculum focuses on nurturing each child's potential by encouraging them to explore, question, and discover the world around them.

CUSD’s early education teachers use play-based experiences to build core skills. As children build structures, create art, and share stories, they are simultaneously developing crucial social, physical, and cognitive abilities. This targeted approach ensures that when students eventually move up to Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten, they possess the confidence and creativity needed to thrive.

Aligned for Long-Term Success

One of the distinct advantages of a district-run preschool is the seamless alignment with elementary education. CUSD preschool teachers are highly trained and work in close partnership with TK and Kindergarten educators to ensure the curriculum flows naturally into the upper grades.

This consistency extends to behavior and social-emotional development. From their very first day, preschool students learn three simple, district-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Friendly, and Be Respectful. Because these same values guide students all the way through their elementary years, children enter kindergarten already familiar with the culture and community expectations of their future campuses.

"Quality Matters" Certification

Families can rest easy knowing that CUSD's early childhood spaces meet rigorous standards. The district proudly participates in the Quality Matters Initiative, funded by First 5 Santa Clara.

This partnership means that classrooms undergo regular independent safety reviews, programs receive specialized support for early learning needs, and teachers have access to ongoing professional coaching. It is a structured framework that keeps the focus exactly where it belongs: on top-tier care and instruction.

Finding the Right Fit: Program Offerings & Locations

Understanding that every family has unique scheduling and financial needs, CUSD offers a diverse menu of both tuition-based and state-funded (free or low-cost) programs. Classrooms are located across multiple neighborhood school sites, and families do not need to reside within district boundaries to enroll.

Tuition-Based Options

Perfect for working parents or families looking for specific daily structures, these programs offer part-time, school-day, and full-day flexibility:

  • 6-Hour School-Day Programs: Available at Forest Hill Elementary School
  • 10-Hour Full-Day Programs: Available at Forest Hill Elementary School
  • CUSD Employee Programs: Specialized schedules hosted at Forest Hill

Free or Low-Cost State-Funded Options

For families who meet state income eligibility requirements, CUSD provides excellent, subsidized early education:

  • Half-Day Programs: Hosted at Blackford (8:15–12:15 AM), Lynhaven (8:15 AM–12:15 PM), and Rosemary (8:15–11:15 AM or 12:15–3:15 PM).
  • Full-Day Programs: Hosted at Rosemary (7:55 AM–2:30 PM).

How to Enroll

Ready to take the first step? CUSD streamlines the registration process into a few straight forward online steps depending on the program path you choose.

1.Select Your Program Path: State-Funded vs. Tuition-Based.

Determine whether your family is applying for the free/low-cost State Preschool program or the Tuition-Based program.

2.Submit the Core District Form: Required for all applicants.

Visit the main district enrollment portal online, begin a new application, and make sure to explicitly select Preschool as the grade level.

3.Complete the Program-Specific Form: Finalize your placement preference.

If you are applying for the State program, complete the online Waitlist Application where you can verify income eligibility. If you are applying for the Tuition program, fill out the Tuition-Based Registration Form (you can also fill out a tour form if you'd like to see a classroom first).

Once your forms are submitted, the Preschool Enrollment Department will review your details and reach out within 3 to 5 business days with current classroom availability and your next steps.

Important Note: Preschool registration is only valid for the specific school year for which you apply—enrollment does not automatically roll over to the following year. The location of the preschool selected does not guarantee Kindergarten enrollment into that school following the preschool program.

For personal assistance or registration questions, you can contact the CUSD Preschool Department directly at (408) 364-4200 ext. 4180.

Stronger Together: Your Guide to Partnering with Our Schools

While our schools and teachers have the resources they need to be successful provided for them, there are still ways in which you can support your student's class and school.

Sherman Oaks student with pompom at the ribbon cutting for the gym.

Our core values of being learners, collaborators, and community builders are what anchors our schools and learning opportunities. These values stretch beyond the classroom walls; they are a major contributor to our success - as students, as staff, and as a community. There’s a secret ingredient that makes our schools truly thrive, and it doesn’t live in a textbook. It’s you.

Research consistently shows that when families partner closely with schools, students achieve higher grades, attendance improves, and our entire community grows stronger. Whether you have 10 minutes a week or 10 hours a month, here is a practical roadmap for how you can support your child’s teachers and school community this year.

1. Master the Master Calendar

Between field trips, minimum days, and parent-teacher conferences, a school year moves fast. Staying in sync with the school calendar is the simplest way to reduce stress for both your family and your child’s teacher.

  • Sync Your Digital Calendar: Bookmark the district and school site calendars, or sync them directly to your phone.
  • Anticipate the Shifts: Keep a close eye on minimum days and professional development days so childcare is sorted early, ensuring your child arrives on time every other day.
  • Schedule Around School: Whenever possible, plan family vacations and routine doctor visits during scheduled school breaks. Every day in the classroom counts!

2. Get Involved

There are many opportunities to get involved. There are School Site Councils (SCC), English Learner Advisory Councils (ELAC), and Parent Teacher Association (PTA)/Parent Teacher POrganization (PTO). Think of the PTA or PTO as the ultimate booster engine for our campuses. Joining any of these groups doesn't mean you are signing up for a second job—it simply means you are investing in the extras that make school memorable.

  • What It Funds: PTA/PTO assemblies, field trip transportation, and other “extras”. SCC leans into the school site budget and its spending. And, ELAC works with the school site leadership to best support the English Learners on campus. Please note that our schools have everything they need to support the curriculum. The additional funds go to the “nice to have” and not to the got to have for the curriculum success.
  • The Commitment Myth: You don't have to attend every meeting or run a committee. 

3. Volunteer Your Time (On or Off Campus)

Teachers are masters of multitasking, but having an extra set of hands is a game-changer. Volunteering looks different at every grade level, and there is a role for every schedule.

  • In the Elementary Classroom: Reading with small groups, prepping art project materials, or helping to organize.
  • In the Middle School Years: As kids crave more independence, middle school volunteering shifts toward chaperoning dances, assisting with sports programs, or helping out in other areas of campus.
  • The "At-Home" Option: If your workday prevents you from coming to campus, ask the teacher if there are tasks you can do from home, like cutting out laminations, sorting materials, or organizing a virtual signup sheet.

4. Support "Dine Outs" and Community Fundraisers

Can ordering a pizza really help fund a school? Absolutely. Throughout the year, our schools partner with local restaurants for "Dine Out" nights, where a percentage of your bill goes directly back to the school.

    • The Double Win: You get a night off from cooking, and the school raises effortless funds for science camp, assemblies, etc.
    • Spread the Word: Invite grandparents, neighbors, and friends. These events are as much about building community connections as they are about raising money.
  • After School Boba and Treats: Many of the school sites also do boba and other treats as an after school fundraiser. They are a huge hit with students and the money adds up quickly in supporting school events.

5. Keep the Lines of Communication Open and Positive

The most powerful support you can give a teacher is a strong, collaborative relationship.

  • Read the Updates: Commit to reading the weekly school newsletter or checking the parent communication app - ParentSquare.
  • Assume Positive Intent: If a challenge arises, reach out to the teacher directly with an open mind. A quick, collaborative email or call solves most misunderstandings instantly.
  • Send a Note of Thanks: A simple, unexpected email thanking a teacher for a great lesson or a patient moment means more to them than any store-bought gift.
  • Leaning in to our Value of Community Building

Many professional organizations offer community days and/or donation programs. If you know of an organization that would like to partner with us please reach out to your student’s site principal or to the District’s kwylie [at] campbellusd.org (Public Information Officer)

A Note on TK–8 Transitions: As your child grows from an early learner to a young teen, the way they want you involved will change. A TK student might want you holding their hand at the classroom door; an 8th grader might prefer you cheering loudly from the bleachers rather than walking them to class. Both types of involvement are vital!

Our schools are at their best when they are a true extension of our community. By stepping up, staying plugged in, and partnering with our dedicated educators, we can ensure this school year is the best one yet for every single student.

Welcome back, families—let's make it a fantastic year together!