Blackford Elementary School

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Important Dates in August and September

Updated Mon, Aug 29th

We hope you are enjoying your summer break! Please mark these important dates on your calendar! Look for details in your Welcome Back envelope which should arrive in your mailbox during the third week of August.

Wednesday, August 17th
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP - Watch your mail during the second week of August for more information about your appointment for Kindergarten Roundup. You will have an appointment for your Kindergartener for an assessment by a Blackford teacher for approximately 20 minutes.

Wednesday, August 17th at 4:00 pm
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION - with the Principal and Kindergarten Teachers in the Multi-Use Room. Please join us for some information and to ask any questions you may have.

Tuesday, August 23 at 5:00 pm
CLASS LISTS POSTED – You will need your five digit student ID number found in the envelope which was mailed to you earlier in August. No names will be listed for privacy.

Wednesday, August 24
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – School begins at 8:35 am and ends at 2:50 (for TK, Kinder, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade) and 3:00 (for 4th and 5th grade). Wednesdays are minimum days at Blackford. TK through 3rd grade will be released at 1:50 and 4th and 5th grades will be released at 2:00.

COFFEE AND KLEENEX –At 8:50 am, after you have dropped off your child in the classroom, feel free come to the Multi-Use room to meet other parents and hear from the Principal and Assistant Principal. This is very informal and is an opportunity to meet and greet as we know sometimes the first day of school can be hard on parents with saying goodbye to their little ones.

Wednesday, September 7th
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
6:00-6:30 pm  3rd, 4th and 5th Grades (in your child's classroom)

6:40 - 7:00 All parents welcome to the multi-use room for introductions of staff and some school information.

7:00-7:30 pm  TK, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades (in your child's classroom)

Apply for School Busing in August

Updated Wed, Jul 27th

If you are seeking busing for your child in the 2016-2017 school year, please note the following information. 

At the start of every school year, new applications and documents are needed to ensure that your child receives transportation to and from school. No student will be allowed to board any bus without a picture-verified, district-issued bus pass. This pass will ensure the continued safety of your child while riding our buses, as well as ensure that students are dropped off at the correct locations both in the morning and afternoon.
Applications and the dates and locations for submitting them are available by calling 408-364-4200, or online at www.campbellusd.org/busapply.

Update On Uniform Policy

Updated Mon, Aug 29th

Blackford students will not be required to wear uniforms for the 2016-2017 school year. Although there were strong numbers in favor for uniforms, the committee did not receive the 90% particpation of Blackford families required to move forward with this initiative. Please note there is still a dress code for our school that should be adhered to. This dress code can be found in the students handbook that will be sent home the first week of school. Please feel free to contact the front office with any questions. Enjoy your summer!

Community Meeting 7/12

Updated Thu, Jun 30th

Tue., July 12th, 6:30–7:30 pm

Campbell Union School District administrators will provide information about improvements at schools, including new outdoor signs. Monroe Middle School - PLC Bldg., 1055 S. Monroe St., San Jose, CA

Board Meeting News - August 18

Updated Wed, Sep 14th

The latest issue of Campbell Union School District's Board Meeting News is now online via the e-flyer link on your news page.

The issue includes updates on our Strategic Plan goals, the reorganization proposed for Campbell Middle School. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the reorganization are also available on the District’s website at campbellusd.org/news/reorg2016faq.

August 24, 2016: First Day of School!

Updated Fri, Jun 24th

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation!  Wednesday, August 24, 2016, is the first day of school.  We are excited to see returning faces and meet new students and their families.  Please note that this is a minimum day, and students will be dismissed at the following times:

TK-3:  1:50 p.m.

4-5: 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing everyone on our first day of school! 

Kinder Round-Up and Orientation

Updated Fri, Jun 24th

We are extremely excited to meet our incoming Kindergarteners and their families for the 2016-2017 school year.  On August 17, 2016, we are holding our anual Kinder Round-Up.  If your child is entering kindergarten, you will be given a designated time to bring them to meet some of our kindergarten teachers and receive initial assessments in reading and math.  Our PTA will be there to meet everyone as well!  If you have any questions, feel free to call (408) 978-4675.

Following the Kinder Round-Up, we will hold our Kindergarten Orientation at 4:00 p.m. in the Multi-Use room (located next to the front office).  We look forward to meeting you and your child!

Change on School Calendar

Updated Thu, Jun 23rd

Please note that a change on the 2016-17 school year calendar will affect family schedules. The shorter school days set aside for Parent-Teacher Conferences were moved to Oct. 31 through Nov. 4. To see the updated calendar, go to https://www.campbellusd.org/calendar

Back to School Night

Updated Wed, Jun 22nd

Please mark your calendars. Our Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. This year we have the following schedule:

  • 3rd-5th grade meet and greet in your child's classroom 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  • School wide introductions and information in the cafeteria 6:40 p.m.
  • TK-2nd grade meet and greet in your child's classrom 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Please come and join us and get to know our staff. This is also a great opportunity to meet other families and students in our Blackford community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Schools Update Marquee Signs

Updated Fri, Jun 24th

Now all CUSD schools have digital marquee signs, like our school, making it faster and easier to share announcements with families and the community. To accommodate neighbors’ wishes, the new signs will operate from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 10 AM to 4 PM on weekends. Their brightness is at 25% power, and district staff is exploring ways to make the internal fans quieter. Otherwise, as is the case for us, the signs are proving very helpful in notifying people of important dates and events at the schools so they may plan accordingly.

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Important Dates in August and September

Updated Mon, Aug 29th

Apply for School Busing in August

Updated Wed, Jul 27th

Update On Uniform Policy

Updated Mon, Aug 29th

Community Meeting 7/12

Updated Thu, Jun 30th

Board Meeting News - August 18

Updated Wed, Sep 14th

August 24, 2016: First Day of School!

Updated Fri, Jun 24th

Kinder Round-Up and Orientation

Updated Fri, Jun 24th

Change on School Calendar

Updated Thu, Jun 23rd

Back to School Night

Updated Wed, Jun 22nd

Schools Update Marquee Signs

Updated Fri, Jun 24th