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🍎 Making Every Day Count as we close out November!

Dear Lynhaven Families, As the days grow shorter, our school is buzzing with energy and incredible learning opportunities! November is a crucial month for building foundational skills, and we want to encourage you to continue to prioritize regular and…

Dear Lynhaven Families,

As the days grow shorter, our school is buzzing with energy and incredible learning opportunities! November is a crucial month for building foundational skills, and we want to encourage you to continue to prioritize regular and on-time school attendance for your child.

Every day in the classroom counts. Consistent attendance ensures your child doesn't miss out on important lessons, collaborative activities, and the joyful connections that make learning stick.

Here is a glimpse of the exciting and enriching curriculum completed, in process, and planned for November: 

TK: Building the Foundation 🧱

Our youngest learners in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are fully immersed in foundational skill development:

TK is all about school readiness! We blend social-emotional learning with academic foundations. 

  • SEL: Students are mastering self-regulation (sharing, taking turns, and managing emotions) and independence (self-help skills)

  • Fine Motor Skills: We focus on strengthening fine motor skills through hands-on activities. 

  • Pre-literacy skills: Academically, students are building pre-literacy skills like alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and vocabulary. 

  • Number Sense:  Students are exploring math concepts like counting, geometry, and measurement to build core problem-solving abilities.

Kindergarten: Exploring Our World 🌎

Kindergarteners are becoming amazing writers and observers!

  • Writing & Vocabulary: We're engaging all five senses to describe the world around us.

  • Science: We'll explore the natural world, focusing on plants, animals, and people.

  • Math: Students are learning new ways to count by mastering counting by 2's and doubling!

  • Art: Our artists will create beautiful pastel fall pumpkin art.

  • SEL & Activity: We're focusing on gratitude, continuing to build skills in respectful listening and responsibility, and practicing friendships and boundaries. We have had a great transition to the big yard!


1st Grade: Building Literacy and Math Foundations ✍️

First graders are solidifying essential skills that support all future learning.

  • Writing: We are mastering the mechanics of writing, focusing on using complete sentences, proper letter formation, finger spaces, punctuation, and capitalization.

  • Math: We're developing strong number sense by exploring different strategies for adding and subtracting within the teen families.

  • Science & Art: Students will study the life cycles of pumpkins and learn about primary and secondary colors through Art Vistas. We will also explore the themes of The First Thanksgiving and use lines and color/shading to create fall pumpkins.

  • SEL: We are developing empathy and understanding how to be good friends.


2nd Grade: Developing Deep Comprehension and Fluency 🧠

Second graders are deepening their reading and problem-solving abilities.

  • Literacy: Students will write personal narratives, read about characters who face challenges, and practice reading fluency and note-taking for reading comprehension.

  • Science & Math: We'll be learning about different landforms. In Math, students are building addition/subtraction fact fluency using XtraMath.

  • SEL: We are focusing on cultivating gratitude.


3rd Grade: Research, Data, and Adaptation 📈

Third graders are becoming excellent researchers and scientists.

  • Writing & Math: We're concentrating on informational writing and understanding data through graphing.

  • Science: Students will learn about animal adaptations and observe the plant life cycle by growing plants in the classroom.

  • Math Fluency: A major focus is mastering multiplication fact fluency.

  • Art & SEL: Art Vistas lessons will explore portraits using warm and cool colors, and our SEL focus is on gratitude and cultural appreciation through Los Dichos.


4th Grade: California History and Advanced Math 🗺️

Fourth graders are launching into a fascinating study of our state.

  • Social Studies & Writing: We are starting Unit 1, focusing on the Regions of California, which will involve intensive informational writing.

  • Math: Students are diving into our double-digit multiplication unit and early division concepts.

  • SEL & Literacy: We are cultivating gratitude and reading and writing seasonal poems.


5th Grade: Exploring History and Decimals 📚

Fifth graders are engaging with complex literature and mathematical concepts.

  • Writing & Social Studies: Students are working on narrative writing and learning about Early Explorers in History-Social Studies.

  • Math: We are focusing on adding, subtracting, and rounding decimals.

  • Novel Study & Art: Students will engage with the powerful themes in our novel study: Esperanza Rising. Art Vistas will explore “American Artists.”

  • SEL & Literacy: We are working on Gratitude Writing and engaging with the ABC Reader/Los Dichos Reader.

By supporting excellent attendance, you are providing the foundation for their best possible learning experience.

We look forward to wrapping up this fantastic month of growth as we celebrate the great learning we have achieved throughout November!

In partnership, 

Ms. Callaway-Wilson

Autumn Wellness

As we enter into cold and flu season, here are some tips on how to help keep your student healthy.

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As the weather begins to transition and we adjust to the time change, children are spending more time indoors and in close proximity to each other while at school - permitting germs to spread more easily. Keeping students healthy is a partnership between school and home.

Cornerstones for staying healthy:

  • Frequent handwashing: Teach and reinforce frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice). Key times are after using the restroom, before eating, and immediately upon returning home from school or activities.
  • Respiratory Etiquette: Teach and reinforce coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the crook of the elbow. Used tissues should be thrown away immediately, followed by handwashing.
  • Hands Off: Remind children to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth, as this is a common way for viruses to enter the body.

Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a flu shot for everyone six months and older.

To help boost the immune system:

  • Prioritize Sleep: Ensure your children get the recommended amount of sleep for their age (typically 9-12 hours for school-age children). A consistent bedtime routine is vital.
  • Fuel with Nutrition: A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provides essential vitamins and minerals to bolster immunity. Think seasonal foods like apples, pumpkins, and dark leafy greens.
  • Stay Active: Regular physical activity, even simple family walks or an indoor dance party, helps support overall health.

When your student is not feeling well and needs to stay home due to a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, be sure to call the attendance line and note that your student may return to school once they are fever/symptom-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication.

Together we can create healthy environments where students can thrive.

Fueling Success: Free School Meals for Every Campbell Union Student

All Campbell Union students have access to two free meals per school day.

Photo of central kitchen folding burrittos

At Campbell Union School District, we believe that a well-fed student is a thriving student. That's why we are proud to continue participating in the California Universal Meals Program (UMP), a landmark initiative that ensures every child in our district has consistent access to the nutrition they need to succeed in the classroom—at absolutely no cost to the family.

The Universal Meals Program is far more than just a free lunch. It is a fundamental support system designed to alleviate financial stress on families, combat child hunger, and maximize every student's potential for learning.

Since the start of the 2022-2023 school year, California has led the nation by providing two free meals—breakfast and lunch—to all TK-12 public school students, regardless of their family's income status. The UMP eliminates the daily worry of packing a lunch or managing meal debt, saving families time and money on grocery bills. Studies show this program has significantly reduced stress for parents across California.

When children are properly nourished, they can concentrate better, retain information, and have the energy they need for a full day of academics, sports, and social interaction. We strongly encourage all parents and guardians to remind their children that these healthy, delicious meals are available every morning and lunchtime. It is a stable, reliable resource for our entire community.

Campbell Union School District’s Child Nutrition Services (CNS) is committed to providing tasty and nutritious meals. Our central kitchen sources organic produce and meats with the majority of meals cooked from scratch reducing the amount of processed food products.

Additional resources:

Resource Name

Description

How to Connect

CalFresh (SNAP)

California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides monthly funds on an EBT card to help purchase food at most grocery stores and farmers markets.

Apply online or call the California CalFresh Benefits Helpline at 1-877-847-3663.

Local Food Bank Network

Food banks and their associated community pantries offer free groceries and fresh produce distributions in neighborhoods throughout the county.

Visit the Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Food Finder to locate a distribution site near you.

2-1-1

A confidential, free referral service that connects callers to essential health and human services, including food, housing, and utility assistance.

Simply dial 2-1-1 from any phone to speak with a resource specialist.

As collaborators and community builders, we are here to support your child's success, and that begins with their health and well-being. Please reach out to your school's main office if you need assistance connecting with any of these critical community resources.

Navigating the Digital World: Empathy in Action

Digital Citizenship Week is recognized in the month of October. Read on to learn how to support your student's digital citizenship.

Photo of kids with digital devices

Just as students are taught to be safe, responsible, and respectful on the playground, the same holds true for their digital learning. Knowing that students have so much information at their fingertips and that this information comes so quickly, Campbell Union is utilizing Common Sense Media's lessons to ensure that students are being responsible digital citizens. 

Campbell Union was recognized as a Common Sense District in 2024 for facilitating these student lessons and engaging families. These experiences help us teach students how to navigate the online world—from using social media respectfully to understanding the concept of a permanent digital footprint. Our goal is to empower students not just to be safe from technology, but to be smart, ethical, and effective users of technology.

What Does Digital Citizenship Look Like?

Digital citizenship is more than just internet safety; it’s about making good choices online. Our lessons focus on key skills that help students thrive:

  • Practicing Digital Empathy: Learning to communicate with kindness and respect, and understanding that words online can be just as hurtful as words spoken face-to-face. It’s about "thinking before you click or type."
  • Managing Your Digital Footprint: Understanding that everything they post, share, or like creates a public, lasting record. We teach students to curate an online presence that reflects their best self.
  • Media Literacy and Critical Thinking: Giving students the tools to stop and question the information they see. Is the source credible? Is this "fake news" or a reliable fact? This is a vital skill in the age of rapid information sharing.
  • Protecting Privacy and Security: Teaching students how to guard their personal information, create strong passwords, and recognize scams like phishing.

A Partnership for Parents

We recognize that digital citizenship is a partnership between school and home. Common Sense Media offers exceptional, age-specific resources for families. We encourage you to visit their Family Resources Website for:

  • Device Management Tips: Advice on setting family rules and limits around screen time.
  • Media Reviews: Ratings and reviews of movies, games, apps, and websites to help you make informed choices.
  • Conversation Starters: Guides to talk with your child about tough topics like cyberbullying and online safety.

We look forward to a successful year of helping our students grow into thoughtful, responsible, and informed digital citizens.

School Site Council Meeting: October 16th

Dear Lynhaven Families,  Our next School Site Council Meeting is scheduled for October 16th 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 October 16th at 2:30. We will meet in the Library. 

The agenda can be accessed here. 

In partnership, 
Ms. Callaway-Wilson