Family Communication

January 8, 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, as well as be on the lookout for our communication that comes out on Wednesdays every two weeks.  For a student perspective on school news, please check out the Monday Minutes, our weekly student broadcast.

Upcoming Events

• Progress Reports will go home on Monday, January 12th

• There is no school on January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Day

• 8th Grade Families

• The High School Districts will be sharing communication about their incoming 9th-grade student nights.  

• Del Mar 1/22/26 at 6 PM

• Westmont 1/27/26 at 6:30 PM

Reminders

As a PBIS school after every long break, we reteach and review behavior expectations for all our students.  This week we reviewed the expectations about what it means to Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe which is also known as our Maverick Code.  Here is a link to the full Student/Family Handbook. Please review the links below with some specifics:

PBIS Matrix

Cell Phone Policy

With our dress code policy, please remind your students that their shirts need to cover all undergarments and their full torso. With our cell phone policy, we ask that parents/guardians do not call or text during the day so that students do not feel the need to check their phones. If there is an urgent need, please call our office for assistance.

Family and Community Engagement: 

• Our next PTA meeting is January 21st at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria.  We need your support with the following:

• Winter Family Event

• Staff Appreciation Week in May

• 26-27 Board Positions

Principal's Corner

Mid-Year Check-in: Building Resilience Through Goal Setting

As we cross the mid-year mark, we are focusing on a vital life skill: the art of the goal. Beyond the classroom, the ability to set a target and work toward it builds the resilience and focus our students need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

We invite you to partner with us in nurturing this "growth mindset" at home:

• Model the Process: Mention a goal you’re working on. Whether it’s a fitness milestone or a work project, seeing you navigate setbacks helps them see that growth is a journey, not a destination.

• Map It Out: Help them visualize their path. A simple checklist on the fridge or a "goal jar" can make their progress feel tangible and exciting.

• Celebrate the "Almosts": We often celebrate the finish line, but we encourage you to celebrate the effort. Acknowledging the late-night study session or the courage to try a new club is what keeps students motivated.

• Stay Connected: Check in weekly. A simple, "How’s that math goal coming along? Do you need any tools to help?" goes a long way.

We are proud of the work our students are doing in Advisory to take ownership of their learning. Thank you for your continued support in helping every student aim high.

Health and Safety

Attendance

• 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

• ATTENDANCE MATTERS - REPORT STUDENT ABSENCES
  Students that are marked unexcused are unable to receive credit for assignments missed that day. If you call the school to verify your child’s absence with an allowed reason, your child can receive full credit for assignments missed that day. Please call the main office to report your child’s absence and refer to our student handbook for additional school policies.

Please review these important guidelines with your student to ensure a safe and healthy school year.

💊 Medication Policy and Procedures

For the safety of all students, we have strict rules regarding medication at school.

• No Student-Carried Medication: Students are not permitted to carry any type of medication (including over-the-counter items like Tylenol or cough drops) in their backpacks or pockets.

• Exception for Self-Administration: The only exception is if your student has a completed "Authorization for Student to Carry and Self-Administer" form on file, with both a doctor's signature and a parent/guardian signature. This form must be turned into the Health Office before the student carries the medication.

• All Other Medication: All other prescribed or over-the-counter medications must be dropped off and stored in the Health Office and administered by Health Office staff, with a signed medication authorization form on file.

📞 Contacting School During Illness

If your student is feeling unwell, the Health Office must be the first point of contact.

• Official Procedure: Students who are not feeling well must report to the Health Office. All necessary calls to parents/guardians will be made only by Health Office staff.

• Safety and Checkout: This ensures proper student safety, guarantees your student is logged out correctly, and provides official documentation of their illness and departure time.

• Cell Phones: Students are not permitted to contact parents from their personal cell phones during school hours if they are feeling sick. Please discuss this policy with your child to ensure they know to report directly to the Health Office.

Regards,

Ruth Stephens Radle                     

rstephensradle [at] campbellusd.org       

Principal

Pat Sieler 

psieler [at] campbellusd.org

Assistant Principal        

Laura Hammersmith

lhammersmith [at] campbellusd.org

Dean of Students