Family Communication

April 22, 2026

April 22, 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

• Del Mar High School Cultural Fair, May 24th from 5-8 PM.  Please visit there website for more information.

• Our final Cafecito for the year is May 6th at 8:30 AM- “Dreaming Big with our Teenagers” by 

De Colores Collective: Join us for an inspiring presentation focused on reconnecting with your parenting journey and strengthening positive relationships with your teenager. Led by an experienced psychologist who will share powerful tools to support your family.

• Spring Testing Schedule begins May 4th for all students.  8th-grade students begin on April 27th with the Science test. (See below for more details)

Reminders:

As we approach the midpoint of Trimester 3, we encourage you to check in with your students about their academic progress. This is a great time to log into PowerSchool together to review current work completion, grades, and upcoming tests.

It is especially important to stay on track during these final months, as many of our end-of-year activities and celebrations have specific grade and behavioral requirements for participation. We want every Maverick to have the opportunity to join in these special events, and staying proactive now ensures they remain eligible.

Quick Check-In Tips:

• Review Grades Weekly: Ask your student to show you their current progress every Monday.

• Discuss Deadlines: Check if there are any missing assignments that can still be submitted for credit.

• Celebrate Growth: Acknowledge the hard work they’ve put in so far this trimester.

• Support with PowerSchool: Please check in with our office team with questions.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student’s success! 

Health and Safety

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.

The Tdap vaccine and 2 doses of the chickenpox vaccine are required for all incoming 7th graders. 

Please check your student's immunization records and/or check with your doctor. Please email murquhart [at] campbellusd.org () if you have any questions. 

Principal's Corner

We want to provide you with a clear roadmap for our upcoming state assessments. By now, you should have received a formal notification from the district regarding these evaluations, but we want to ensure you have our specific school-site details and dates.

• 8th Grade Science (CAST): Begins April 27. Students will complete this assessment during their regular science periods with Mr. Pizzica or Mr. vanAken.

• ELA & Math Assessments: These will be administered during a special block schedule to allow students ample time to focus.

To help your student perform their best, we recommend:

• Consistency: Ensuring they arrive at school on time, especially during the 9:38 AM testing block.

• Rest: A good night’s sleep makes a world of difference for focus.

• Tech Ready: Please remind students to bring their fully charged school-issued devices and headphones.

• Appointments: Please try to schedule appointments outside the testing window.

We appreciate your partnership in supporting our students during this season. If you have any questions regarding the schedule or specific testing accommodations, please feel free to reach out to the main 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