May 20, 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
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No School, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day
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June 9, 10, and 11 are short days, and school ends at 1:35 PM
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The 2026-2027 School year begins on August 18, 2026 at 8 AM
Reminders:
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8th Grade Families: Please note that during Advisory, we are sharing reminders with 8th-grade students about end-of-year events and due dates. Additionally, please take the time to review the 8th-grade end-of-year memo sent on April 27th to 8th-grade families.
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
The mid-year feedback that was collected in February highlights a deep appreciation for the "human element" that defines our school community. Parents and students consistently praised the dedication and professionalism of our staff to foster an environment where students feel both respected and capable. This supportive atmosphere has translated into tangible academic growth and high school readiness, with many families expressing a renewed sense of pride in the school’s rising reputation. Beyond the core curriculum, our thriving sports programs, popular extracurricular clubs, and community-building events have been instrumental in nurturing students' social-emotional well-being—a mission further supported by our successful "phones away" policy.
To build on this strong foundation, we are proactively evolving our school culture by shifting toward restorative, instructional responses to student behavior. Rather than relying on exclusionary practices, we are leveraging our talented team to facilitate "Accountability Projects" and conflict mediation, ensuring students remain in the building and engaged in learning while they make amends. This shift is paired with an exciting vision for the future, including a desire for more "hands-on" outlets like student-led murals and expanded electives in gardening and the arts. By streamlining our administrative processes and prioritizing the peer-to-peer collaboration our teachers value so much, we are committed to maintaining a high standard of accountability while teaching the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term success.
We want to thank everyone for their feedback and helping out team to keep improving and plan for next year.
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
