Castillero Middle School

Our mission is to provide you with information regarding GATE program at Castillero, to connect you and your students with other Castillero families through informational meetings and excursion/field trip activities, to listen and possibly assist you with any concerns and questions you and your students may have regarding GATE program and the school life in general.

Castillero students are encouraged and being challenged constantly, through classroom assignments, as well as through a wide array of activities outside the classroom. Please establish a positive communication with your child’s teacher by attending Back-to-School Night and stay well-informed of all assignments, quizzes, and grades. Encourage your child to participate in one or more of these activities:

       Knowledge Masters Club (contact Ms. Appel: johanna_appel@sjusd.org)
       Speech and Debate Club (contact Mrs. O’Connor: Rebecca_OConnor@sjsud.org)
       Math Olympics
       Black History Month (February)
       Academic Expedition (May)

New information and update will be posted on this page regularly, be sure to visit us often.

“Stay connected, stay involved, be the positive example, and be your child’s best advocate!”

**We want to hear from you**

For any questions or specific area of interests that you would like to share and/or addressed, please contact me at mayajio@sbcglobal.net.

Upcoming events/meetings

Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 6:30-8:30 pm - Back-to-School Night
Monday, September 21, 2009, 6:30 pm - GAC Meeting, San Jose Unified School District Office (Room 337)
Thursday, September 24, 5:00-7:00 pm - GATE Advocates Meeting #1, Hobee’s restaurant in Los Gatos. This meeting is offered by Santa Lucia Region of the California Association of the Gifted (CAG). Materials cost for the year is $190. Contact person: Steve Kahl (steven.kahl@mvla.net) or Jan Williams (jan_williams@comcast.net)
**GATE Parent Meeting date change:
Due to a conflict with SJUSD Board meeting, Castillero GATE Parent meeting originally scheduled for October 8 will now take place on Thursday, October 29, 6:30 PM, in the Media Center. Please spread the words.
Hope to see you there.**
Wednesday, November 11 - GATE students and parents day excursion to California Academy of Sciences and King Tut exhibit, San Fransisco.
Thursday, November 12, 5:00-7:00 pm - GATE Advocates Meeting #2, Hobee’s at Los Gatos
Thursday, January 14, 2010, 5:00-7:00 pm - GATE Advocates Meeting #3, Hobee’s at Los Gatos
March 5-7, - California Association for the Gifted Annual Conference in Sacramento (for more information: CAGifted.org)
Thursday, March 11, 5:00-7:00 pm - GATE Advocates Meeting #4, Hobee’s at Los Gatos
Thursday, May 13, 5:00-7:00 pm - GATE Advocates Meeting #5, Hobee’s at Los Gatos
Important Links:

* Link to California Association for the Gifted website: www.CAGifted.org

* Link to SJUSD GATE Office www.sjusd.org/school/district/info/C203

GATE

May 8th Student to Student Conference Info:

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Welcome to Castillero Middle School’s GATE page!

We want to hear from you

Upcoming events/meetings

Castillero Middle School
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
Office: 408-535-6385
Attendance: 408-323-9829