Cambrian Superintendent Update

One of the most important factors in student success is a strong partnership between home and school. When families and educators work together, students feel supported, motivated, and empowered to do their best.

Our schools (TK–5) will host goal-setting conferences October 6–14. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity for parents/guardians and teachers to sit down together to: Celebrate student strengths and growth, identify specific learning goals for the year, and create strategies to support learning at home and in the classroom. I encourage every family to attend and actively participate. This partnership makes a positive impact in shaping your child’s educational journey.

While middle school may not have traditional conferences, maintaining strong connections is just as important. Here are a few ways families can stay engaged:

• Check in weekly: Ask open-ended questions about school (“What was the most interesting thing you learned today?”).

• Review progress together: Look at assignments, projects, or PowerSchool, our digital grade platform, with your student.

• Connect with staff: Don’t wait for a formal event. Reach out to teachers, counselors, or administrators via email or phone when you have questions or would like to share insights.

• Attend school events: Concerts, games, open houses, and performances are all great ways to connect informally with staff and support your child.

Our schools will be hosting a variety of community events over the next few weeks. Be sure to check your school’s newsletter for specific days and times. These events are a great way to engage with your children in their school environment, meet their friends and classmates, connect with other families and staff in an informal setting, and celebrate student performances, cultural events, and seasonal activities together.

Attending these gatherings helps foster a strong sense of belonging for our child and families.

Sincerely,

The District is continuing to meet with our employee bargaining units in ongoing negotiations. We have a shared interest to recruit and retain the very best teachers and staff for our district.

As we move forward, it is important to recognize the financial challenges currently facing the District. We are experiencing a significant and unforeseen decline in student enrollment, which directly impacts our Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funding. Because ADA is the primary source of revenue for our schools, this enrollment shift is creating substantial budgetary constraints that must be carefully considered in the decision-making process.

Despite these challenges, both the District, CSEA and CDTA remain committed to continuing constructive dialogue. Our shared goal is to find solutions that support our staff while maintaining fiscal responsibility and preserving high-quality educational opportunities for students.

We will continue to provide updates as negotiations progress.

Cambrian schools are facing $2.6 million in funding cuts over the next two years — and essential programs are at risk.

We’re calling on local businesses and community partners to step up as Cambrian Educational Foundation Sponsors.

🌟 Pledge your support.
✔️ Invest in our students’ futures
✔️ Keep vital programs in our schools
✔️ Get your business logo featured on banners at all 6 Cambrian school sites!

👉 Learn more & become a sponsor: www.cambrianef.org/sponsors

Together, we can make a lasting impact. 💪 #SupportCambrianStudents #CommunityMatters #CambrianStrong

The Cambrian Educational Foundation is excited to join the Cambrian Branch Library for the Moon Festival: Mid-Autumn Celebration on:

📅 Thursday, October 9th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

📍 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA

🎉 Event Highlights:

• 4:00–5:00 PM: Crafts, photobooth, refreshments, and more!

• 4:15–4:30 PM: Special Moon Festival storytelling session

• 5:15–5:30 PM: Dance performance by Viet Steps

This event is free! Come celebrate with us and learn how the Cambrian Educational Foundation supports creativity and enrichment in our schools! 👉 For more details, visit the event page: Moon Festival: Mid-Autumn Celebration

#MoonFestival #CambrianStrong #CommunityCelebration #CambrianLibrary