School News

It is time for CUSD open enrollment. Please note the following dates:

Entering Kindergarten: January 17th - February 10th

Entering Middle School: February 1st - February 10th

Forms for 4th graders entering 5th grade in the 2017-2018 school year will be mailed home. Forms for TK or Kindergarten and 5th grade students going into 6th grade in the 2017-2018 school year are available in the school office. For more information contact the front office at 408-978-4675

Please help us with enforcing safety for our students and families on Leigh Ave. If you have a concern about the traffic and parking violations occurring on Leigh Ave. please contact the Traffic and Parking Enforcement for San Jose at (408) 534-2900. The more families who call and support our mission to make Leigh Ave safe, the better. Anytime you see something reportable please report it. If we are diligent and consistent as a community in calling, together we can make a difference regarding the safety of our students and families on Leigh Ave.

Would you like to know how to develop strategies to solve family conflicts? Would you like to know why children behave certain ways and what you can do to help? Would you like to learn how to earn the cooperation of your children? We would like to help you to develop responsibility, independence, healthy self-esteem, and respect in your children. This Positive Discipline Class series is offered by Organización Edificando Vidas in collaboration with Campbell Union School District, Blackford Elementary School and sponsored by School Services, and funded by Measure A. Classes will be held in Spanish on January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, March 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:30 - 10:30 am in room 13 at Blackford.

Lunchtime provides your child the opportunity to socialize with his/her peers as they eat independently.  It is also a wonderful extension of the classroom where social learning takes place. In order to allow your student this social success at lunchtime, VISITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT LUNCH or RECESS unless approved by the classroom teacher and the administration on a special occasion circumstance. Please be aware that the more time you spend with your child during their lunchtime, can affect how they interact and behave with their peers. It may increase separation anxiety with your child as well as inhibit them from socializing with other students. Our number one focus is on your child’s education and social/emotional development and therefore it’s imperative that you encourage your child to be independent and learn how to eat and socialize with their fellow peers.  We have ample coverage at recess and lunchtime, so your child is in good hands. We understand that it can be difficult to allow your child this independence, however we firmly believe the more you allow your child to eat on their own and socialize, the more they will begin to navigate social situations and feel a sense of empowerment. Please note this new policy will go into effect December 12, 2016. If you have any questions please feel free to stop by the office. We love seeing you on campus and there are many ways that you can get involved. If you would like some ideas about volunteering or other opportunities to support our campus please come to the front office. Thank you so much for your continued support of Blackford and our students.