Cambrian Family Newsletter
November 10, 2026
As we await the final results of the Measure Q election, I want to thank our families and the entire Cambrian community for the time, attention and support you have given this important effort.
While the final count is not yet complete, the current results show Measure Q receiving 66.84% support. The measure needs 66.67% to pass, and we remain hopeful as the remaining ballots are counted. The election will be officially certified in early December.
I am grateful to everyone who took the time to learn about the financial challenges facing our District, ask questions, share information and encourage others to participate. I also want to recognize the many parents, volunteers, staff members and community supporters who went above and beyond to help our community understand why additional funding is important for Cambrian's schools and students.
The support and engagement we have seen reflect how much our community cares about the future of our schools. Measure Q was pursued to help preserve the programs, resources and educational opportunities that make a difference in students' lives, including strong academic programs, qualified teachers, manageable class sizes and opportunities in areas such as STEAM and the arts.
Regardless of the final election results, we know that Cambrian continues to face significant financial challenges. Declining enrollment and rising costs require us to make thoughtful, responsible decisions about the future. We will continue to keep our families informed as we evaluate our options and determine the best path forward.
Our commitment to students remains at the heart of everything we do. We are fortunate to have dedicated educators, engaged families and a community that believes in the importance of public education. Thank you for being part of Cambrian and for your continued partnership and support.
We will share an update once the final election results are available.
With gratitude,
As part of our ongoing commitment to digital safety, we want to share an important reminder regarding student account security. Recently, phishing emails claiming that accounts would be deactivated were targeted at some of our students.
Our Technology Services team immediately blocked the malicious senders and secured affected accounts. However, cyber awareness starts at home and school together. Please take a moment to review these key safety rules with your child:
Never share passwords or log-in credentials. The Cambrian School District will NEVER ask for your password via a Google Form, email, or external website link.
Be cautious with links and forms. Do not click links or fill out forms in emails that create a false sense of urgency (such as threatening account deletion or deactivation).
Check for warning signs. Phishing emails often come from unexpected senders or use names/logos that don't look quite right.
Report suspicious emails. Encourage your child to notify a teacher, staff member, or parent immediately if they receive a suspicious email.
What to do if your child entered their password: If you suspect your child may have clicked the link or submitted their password in a form, please contact your school office or our Technology Services team immediately so we can reset their password and re-secure their account.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community safe!
Skip the holiday baking and support Cambrian students!
C’est Si Bon Bakery’s Holiday Pies & Treats are here! Enjoy fresh-baked pies, pumpkin rolls, cakes, banana bread, cupcakes and more. 15% of all sales through December 31st benefit the Cambrian Educational Foundation (CEF).
HOW TO ORDER:
Enter promo code: CEF
Pay online and pick up at Princeton Plaza.
Please order at least 48 hours in advance! Enjoy local treats and help make a difference for Cambrian students!
At Cambrian School District, we are committed to supporting the social, emotional, and mental well-being of every student. To continue providing high-quality mental health services and increase access to support for students who need it, we are asking families to complete and return the attached California Children's and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule and Health Insurance Information Form.
The California Children's and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative is a statewide program that allows school districts to seek reimbursement from eligible health insurance plans for certain school-based behavioral health services provided to students.
There is no cost to families. Providing this information simply allows the Cambrian School District to access additional funding sources that help sustain and expand mental health services for our students.
Completing this form does not affect your health insurance benefits, copayments, deductibles, or coverage limits. This is completely voluntary, and you can revoke it at any time. If you choose not to provide this information, your child will still receive services should they need them, but Cambrian School District will not be reimbursed by the state for the cost.
Funds received through this program directly support the district's ability to provide services such as:
School-based counseling and mental health support
Social-emotional learning programs
Crisis intervention services
Behavioral health resources and referrals
Cambrian Wellness Centers
Your participation helps ensure that these important services remain available to all students across our district.
Please complete the confidential form below with your Health Care information to allow us to bill your health insurance to help keep these important services in our schools. If your family does not have health insurance coverage, your child will continue to have access to school-based mental health services as appropriate.
If you have any questions please reach out to Student Services.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Starting last week, Cambrian School District is utilizing Raptor at all of our school sites. Raptor is an electronic sign-in system for all visitors and volunteers on our campuses. Raptor makes check-in more secure, and it helps us know who is on campus at all times. Signing in with Raptor may take a few minutes longer. We ask for your patience and understanding as we make our school campuses safer and more secure.
Who will use Raptor Safe?
Every visitor and volunteer entering Cambrian Schools will be asked to sign in using a government-issued ID to sign in.
Raptor Key Privacy & Security Facts
No Facial Recognition or AI: Photos taken at the kiosk are strictly used to print daily visitor badges. They are static images and are never analyzed by AI, tracked, or stored for recognition.
ID Scanning Purpose: Scanning your government-issued ID reads basic information (name and date of birth) to cross-reference against national public safety registries (registered sex offender database). It does not pull or store extra personal data.
Data Security: Information is encrypted, stored securely, and never sold, shared, or used to train AI models.
Cambrian students in grades K–6 are invited to participate in the California Association of Educational Office Professionals (CAEOP) annual Art Contest!
This year’s theme is “What I Love About School.” Students are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity to create an original work of art that illustrates what makes their school experience special.
Contest Details:
Who: Students in kindergarten through sixth grade
Theme: What I Love About School
Submission Deadline: February 2, 2027
Awards: Contest winners will receive a special award.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate their school communities and share their creativity. We encourage our young artists to participate!
Please click on this link for contest rules and submission details.
Who is BrightLife Kids for?
BrightLife Kids: Family Resources
BrightLife Kids is for any family living in California with kids 0-12 years old. Parents and caregivers can turn to BrightLife Kids for peer support and expert advice on how to handle behavioral challenges while teaching resilience, problem-solving, and communication. Kids benefit from resources and coaching that teach them how to manage worries, how to express big feelings like sadness, anger, or frustration in healthy ways, and how to navigate complicated or confusing social situations.
Is BrightLife Kids really free?
Yes. BrightLife Kids is a program that is entirely paid for by the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). The CYBHI is a $4.7B package of investments initiated by Governor Gavin Newsom to support California’s kids. The goal is to give kids and families the opportunity to receive expert behavioral health support in an easy-to-access, digital format, at no cost to the families.