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Upcoming Events

High Energy at CSI Meet & Greet

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Nearly 400 parents, students and staff gathered on May 8th for a Campbell School of Innovation event where they could get acquainted, learn more about the new school, and sign up for committees and volunteer activities that interest them.

Principal Norma Jeanne Ready and the CSI staff greeted families and provided an update on the school's schedule, construction, and planning for enriching learning experiences using the design thinking process.

“We’re excited about the opportunities that CSI and design thinking can bring to all students in our district,” said District Superintendent Shelly Viramontez. “CSI offers an opportunity to be innovative in our instructional delivery to better meet the needs of today’s students and prepare them for the skills and habits required for their success in this yet to be defined  future.”

More information will be provided to parents in the months leading to the school's opening on August 22nd.

King Arthur's Bake for Good Program

On November 18th, fourth grade students participated in King Arthur Baking Company’s Bake for Good Program.

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This outreach program allows students to learn, bake, and share their baked goods as an act of kindness using the power of baking to make a difference. Students learned how combining math, science, reading, and baking know-how, adds up to delicious bread! King Arthur Baking Company donated materials to all fourth graders so they can practice baking at home. They have been encouraged to bake something for their family and then give a baked good gift to someone in their community. Students enjoyed this experience and are excited to bake over the holiday season!

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We’re Thankful for You!

A Thanksgiving Message from the Superintendent

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As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our gratitude to the amazing community partners who enrich our students’ school experiences. From Elevate Math tutors supporting middle schoolers to Stanford’s Dr. Jo Boaler fostering a growth mindset in elementary math, and volunteers from Tzu Chi, Women’s League, and Foster Grandparents, your dedication fuels student success.

PTAs, Home-School Clubs, Boosters, and committees like the Innovation Council and Parent  Advisory Committees amplify these efforts, creating more opportunities and connections.

Thank you for helping us build a strong, supportive community. Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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Clean Campus Design Sprint: Collaborating for a Cleaner Community

This fall, we launched the Clean Campus Design Sprint, a hands-on, school-wide initiative inspired by our Spring 2024 Student Studer Survey Data.

At CSI, we believe in the power of student voice and community collaboration. This fall, we launched the Clean Campus Design Sprint, a hands-on, school-wide initiative inspired by our Spring 2024 Student Studer Survey Data. The survey revealed an opportunity for growth: the statement “I think my school is clean” had the lowest agreement. This sparked an important conversation and led to our guiding question: How might we share the responsibility of keeping our campus clean?

Aligning with our Profile of a Graduate Learning Targets, we focused on two key areas:

  • Collaborative: I can share in a positive way with my partner or team.

  • Innovative: I can contribute ideas to improve my community.

The design sprint kicked off in October by building empathy. Students watched video interviews with our custodians, Mr. Jimmy and Karon, who shared what they love about their roles and the challenges they face. These heartfelt insights set the stage for students to develop creative solutions.

Next, students worked in buddy groups to observe specific campus spaces, brainstorm ideas, and storyboard their solutions. This phase emphasized Seeking and Learning as students took time to understand the problem and propose thoughtful improvements.

In November and December, our TK-8 classrooms will test and provide feedback on one of our favorite student-generated ideas. During this phase, students will be Leading as they take ownership of the testing process and Seeking as they gather feedback to refine their designs.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue this journey toward a cleaner, more connected campus. Together, we’re making a difference!

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World Kindness Day!

World Kindness Day is an annual event that encourages individuals to practice kindness in their daily lives.

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World Kindness Day is dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large. It encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness and foster a culture of compassion and generosity. Here are a few acts of kindness that we would like to highlight from a 3rd grade class. 

In the first photo, one of our students was able to translate a voting ballot for a new student at CSI to ensure that her vote was accounted for correctly. Our bilingual students have been very helpful in supporting those who need translations, whether it is another student or their teacher. 

In the second photo, we have two classmates who are playing Jenga together. One of the students noticed that the other was not playing with anyone so he asked if he would like to play a game of Jenga together. This act of kindness made the other student very happy and was an opportunity to gain another friend! 

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