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Bright Spots in CUSD

Highlights of exciting news within the Campbell Union School District.

Castlemont teacher, Hailey Robinson, and the Navy pilot she flew with in the F-18 (pictured behind them).

Students and staff are living our values of learning, collaborating, and community building. Students at Village have been learning about local waterways and in January helped the South Bay Clean Creek Coalition remove 2,680 pounds of trash from Guadalupe Creek. In addition to helping make the waterway and accompanying trail more inviting with the trash removal, the students’ work also helped the salmon thrive. Students will continue their studies about the local waterway and its inhabitants throughout the remaining school year and are planning another day of service with the South Bay Clean Creek Coalition.

At Castlemont Elementary, third grade teacher, Hailey Robinson, was the recipient of the Key Influencer Award, As part of the recognition, Hailey was scheduled to fly with the Navy’s Blue Angels during Fleet Week which was cancelled due to the government shutdown at the time. In February, Ms. Robinson was given the opportunity to fly with the Navy in a FA-18 Super Hornet. Congratulations, Hailey!

Santa Clara County Supervisor, Susan Ellenberg, honored Campbell Union School District and Youth Art Month at the Arts, Innovation, and Music (AIM) Showcase with a Proclamation. Additionally, ten student (grades K-5) projects were selected for display at the County Building, 70 W. Hedding Street, 10th floor, San Jose. Visitors may view the student pieces during regular business hours. Congratulations to:

School 

Student

Grade

Project

Blackford

Delilah Velasquez Espino

5

Grand Canyon

Oil Pastel

CSI

Shiori Doi

5

Rainbow Weaving

Recycled Weaving

Capri

Aivy Troung

4

Treasure Island Map (Innovation project)

Castlemont

Freddie Marmarou

K

Arctic Hare

(Art project)

Forest Hill

Julian Chiu

5

Tempra paint value with chalk pastel Northern Lights

Lynhaven

Noor Ahmed 

5

Grand Canyon

Oil Pastel

Marshall Lane

Henrietta “Etta” Makepeace

4

Mehndi art on watercolor (India)

Rosemary

Emily Nicolle Jimenez Salcedo

2

Bald Eagle (Art Project)

Sherman Oaks

Ximena Cruz

5

Guitar

Village

Cole Pearring

4

School Site Council Meeting: April 21st

Dear Lynhaven Families,  Our next School Site Council Meeting is scheduled for April 21st at 2:30. We will meet in the Library.  The agenda can be accessed  here . In partnership,  Ms. Callaway-Wilson…

Dear Lynhaven Families, 

Our next School Site Council Meeting is scheduled for April 21st at 2:30. We will meet in the Library. 

The agenda can be accessed here.

In partnership, 
Ms. Callaway-Wilson

Lynx Bulletin April 10, 2026

Lynx Bulletin Act Responsibly, Behave Respectfully, & Care for All April 10, 2026 April 13 - April 17 Upcoming Dates: April 2026 Thu 4/23, 2:16 pm - 3:16 pm • Session 2: Chess Wizards (K-5) RM 23 Fri 4/24, 8:30 am - 9:30 am • Nutrition…

Lynx Bulletin

Act Responsibly, Behave Respectfully, & Care for All

April 10, 2026
bulletin

April 13 - April 17

spring break

Upcoming Dates:

April 2026
Thu 4/23, 2:16 pm - 3:16 pm • Session 2: Chess Wizards (K-5) RM 23
Fri 4/24, 8:30 am - 9:30 am • Nutrition Classes in the MU
Fri 4/24, 8:30 am - 1:15 pm • Field Trip - 2nd Grade Tech Interactive
Mon 4/27, 9:00 am - 11:00 am • SPAC Meeting
Thu 4/30, 3:31 pm - 4:31 pm • Session 2: Chess Wizards (K-5) RM 23
May 2026
Fri 5/01, 8:30 am - 9:30 am • Nutrition Classes in the MU
Thu 5/07, 3:31 pm - 4:31 pm • Session 2: Chess Wizards (K-5) RM 23
Tue 5/12, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • 5th Grade Field Trip O'Neill Sea Odyssey - Schonig
Tue 5/12, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm • School Site Meeting #5 (Room TBD)
Thu 5/14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • 5th Grade Field Trip O'Neill Sea Odyssey - Pineda
Thu 5/14, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm • Art Showcase
Thu 5/14, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm • Art Showcase
Fri 5/15, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm • Field Trip - 3rd Grade YSI Nature Center, Alum Rock Park
Thu 5/21, 9:45 am - 1:45 pm • Multicultural Event 2026
Fri 5/29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Talent Show
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School Announcements:

testing

CAASPP Testing Coming Soon!

CAASPP Testing Begins April 21!
Snacks will be provided by Nutrition Services, but we welcome extra healthy snack donations.
Easy snack ideas:
  • Granola bars
  • Apples or oranges
  • Dried fruit (raisins, mango, cranberries)
  • Popcorn
  • Crackers
  • String cheese
  • Fruit snacks
  • Trail mix
  • Juice boxes or mini water bottles
Please drop off donations in the school office. Thank you for supporting our students!
multi cultural

Multicultural Exhibition Event 2026

Lynhaven School is hosting its second annual Multicultural Event on May 21, 2026 (8:30 AM–2:30 PM) in the Multipurpose Room. Families are invited to participate by hosting and decorating a table that represents their culture through customs, artifacts, and crafts. Food should be shown as photos or pre-packaged items only.
Participants should complete a Google Form to sign up. Optional setup is available on May 13, and items should be labeled. If you can’t attend the day of the event, arrangements can be made for someone to assist at your table.
The event aims to celebrate diversity and give students an interactive cultural learning experience. Contact Noelia Smith for questions.
Sign Up Here
 

Attendance Information:

Families have 20 school days to report an absence

(408) 341-7041

lynhaven_attendance [at] campbellusd.org

CUSD Attendance Policy

Volunteer Opportunities!

How to Become a Volunteer!

To keep our students safe, volunteers must complete the district’s clearance process. There are two options:
**RECOMMENDED ** Option 1 – Volunteer Packet WITH LIVESCAN (Fingerprinting Required)
For volunteers who may be alone with students (such as field trips where staff are not present, yard duty, or working with small groups without direct staff supervision).
Option 2 – Volunteer Packet WITHOUT livescan (No Fingerprinting Required)
For volunteers who will be under staff supervision at all times (such as helping with small groups in the classroom, reading to students, or assisting during activities with a teacher present).
Option 1 Volunteer Application
Aplicación de Voluntario
Option 2 Volunteer Application

Helpful Links:

Lynhaven PTA
Bell Schedule
After School Care
Lunch Menu

A "Cheesy" Success: Student Chefs at Rolling Hills Secure Second Consecutive Cook-off Title

Rolling Hills Middle School wins second Expanded Learning Lunchroom Cook-off student cooking competition.

The winning team from Rolling Hills Middle School pose with their awards and Expanded Learning staff.

And the winner is…..Cheesy Pasta (a paccheri pasta dish) from the Rolling Hills Middle School team composed of Amy, Liya, and Serena.

Student culinary teams from the Expanded Learning programs at Campbell School of Innovation (CSI), Monroe Middle School, Rolling Hills Middle School, and Sherman Oaks Dual Language Immersion School competed April 1, 2026 in the fifth annual Campbell Union School District (CUSD) Lunchroom Cook-off. 

Not only did the team from Rolling Hills Middle School earn a trophy and bragging rights as the defending champion, but their winning recipe will be added to the school lunch menu.

Leading up to the competition, students representing their school and Expanded Learning program learned about nutrition, food handling and safety, and basic culinary techniques. Additionally, they spent time putting together presentations and practicing their public speaking and presentation skills. The competition was judged by Superintendent, Dr. Viramontez; Board President, William Slade; former Le Cordon Bleu instructor, The International Culinary Center Coordinator, and season three Chopped winner, Chef Marc Pavlovic; and student representatives from Monroe, Sherman Oaks and CSI.

Past winners have included:

2022 - Spicy Chicken Ramen - Monroe Middle School

2023 - Tortas de Asada - Sherman Oaks

2024 - Enchiladas Verdes - Sherman Oaks

2025 - Pesto Pasta - Rolling Hills Middle School

The paccheri pasta dish included all five main food groups: dairy (cheese and heavy whipping cream), protein (Italian sausage), fruits (tomatoes), vegetables (onion, garlic, and fennel), and grains (paccheri pasta). The students also had to ensure the recipes met the required nutritional guidelines and limitations on sodium and fats. When asked how the team decided on a name for their dish, with a giggle they told the story of how one iteration of the dish ended up with more cheese than the recipe originally called for, “it was an accident and that became really popular, so we kept it”, noted the young chefs.

The livestream from the Lunchroom Cook-off may be viewed at https://youtu.be/KTXeGjOhu_M 

Campbell Union's Next Top Chef

Students from the middle grades of the Expanded Learning programs are prepping to compete in the 2026 cooking competition.

Students preparing their dishes for the 2025 cooking competition.

Student culinary teams from the Expanded Learning programs at Campbell School of Innovation (CSI), Monroe Middle School, Rolling Hills Middle School, and Sherman Oaks Dual Language Immersion School will be competing April 1, 2026 for Campbell Union School District (CUSD) “Top Chef” honors. Middle grade students have been competing in the Top Chef style competition since 2022; not only for bragging rights, but for the opportunity to have their winning recipe added to the school lunch menu.

Leading up to the competition, students representing their school and Expanded Learning program learned about nutrition, food handling and safety, and basic culinary techniques. Additionally, they spent time putting together presentations and practicing their public speaking. The competition will be judged by Superintendent, Dr. Viramontez; Board President, William Slade; former Le Cordon Bleu instructor, The International Culinary Center Coordinator, and season three Chopped winner, Chef Marc Pavlovic; and a student representative from each competing school.

Past winners have included:

2022 - Spicy Chicken Ramen - Monroe Middle School

2023 - Tortas de Asada - Sherman Oaks

2024 - Enchiladas Verdes - Sherman Oaks

2025 - Pesto Pasta - Rolling Hills Middle School

This year’s competition will be available on live stream. Students begin cooking at 3:00 p.m.

View the Stream