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Starting 2026 Strong

Tips for planning for the new year and finishing the school year strong.

Superintendent Viramontez with a class of students

We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break, filled with joy, rest, and memory-making opportunities. Now that the new year has arrived, it’s time to step into the new year with fresh energy and get ready to finish the second half of the school year strong!

New Year, New Habits, New Intentions

January is a nice opportunity to start fresh. The new year is a great time to help your student establish new habits and intentions that help us grow.

Conversation starters may include: Have you thought about what you want to achieve before summer? Maybe your student’s intention is to read a few extra books each week, to practice their math facts every day, or be a more helpful friend on the playground. Setting a goal, big or small, leans into our continuous improvement work and can make learning even more fun and helps your student discover talents they didn’t know they had!

Every Day Counts: The Power of Attendance

As we kick off this new semester, there is one habit that makes the biggest difference of all: consistent attendance. Being in class every day is about more than just checking a box. It’s about being part of the classroom community, participating in hands-on science experiments, and making sure your student doesn’t miss that "aha!" moment when a new concept finally clicks. When students are here, they are learning, socializing, and building the momentum they need to succeed. Let’s make it our collective goal to show up ready to learn every single day!

The Best is Yet to Come

While the first half of the year was great, the second half is where the magic really happens! We have a calendar packed with activities that celebrate our students' hard work and creativity. Keep an eye out for:

    • Spring Musicals and Concerts: Our musicians and performers are already rehearsing to showcase their incredible progress.
    • AIM Showcase: Opportunities for students to display their innovative projects and masterpieces. March 11, 2026 at Monroe Middle School.
    • Math Festivals: A great family event centered around math activities.
    • Field Trips and Science Camp: Exciting excursions that take learning outside the classroom walls.
    • Sports: Girls basketball, boys soccer, girls volleyball, field hockey and track and field.
    • 100th Day of School: February 3, 2026

It is going to be a busy, productive, and joyful few months. Let’s make this the best semester yet!

TK Enrollment Information Session & Tour

Looking to attend Forest Hill for TK next year? Join our info session and tour on Jan. 15.

TK Students and teacher in TK classroom

Future Forest Hill TK parents are invited to join us for an informational session and brief tour on Thursday, January 15 at 10:30am in our MU Room. This meeting is for adults only. If you can't make it to the meeting, information provided will be posted here after the event. Hope to see you there!

Winter Break Adventures: Keeping the Learning Alive and the Fun Flowing!

How to keep your student engaged in learning over the winter break.

Photo collage of student activities

While a well-deserved rest is certainly in order, these next two weeks offer a fantastic opportunity to explore, create, and keep those bright minds engaged. This break isn't just a pause—it's a chance to turn everyday activities into exciting learning adventures! 

Here are some fun, low-cost, and easy ways for students of all ages to continue learning and stay busy until the new year begins:

At-Home Learning and Creativity

The best classroom might just be your living room!

  • Become a Kitchen Chemist: Cooking and baking are perfect ways to practice math (measuring, fractions, ratios) and following directions. Try a new recipe together—it's delicious learning!
  • Family Book Club: Dedicate 30 minutes each day to family reading time. Have each family member choose a book, a comfortable spot, and read. Or read a book together. Follow up with a simple discussion: What was your favorite part? What do you predict will happen next? This boosts literacy and comprehension.
  • The Power of Play: Dust off the board games! Games like Monopoly, Scrabble, or even a simple deck of cards teach strategic thinking, basic arithmetic, and vocabulary in a competitive, fun setting.
  • Design & Build Challenge: Use materials found around the house (cardboard, paper tubes, tape) to tackle a challenge: build the tallest tower, a vehicle that rolls, or a cozy home for a toy. This promotes engineering and problem-solving skills.

Exploring the Local Community

Check your local area for unique, enriching experiences—many are free or low-cost!

  • Library Liftoff: Local libraries are a treasure trove! Beyond books, check out their free programs, movie screenings, and computer access. Ask a librarian for recommendations based on your child's favorite school subject.
  • Museum Marvels: Many local history, science, or art museums offer discounted or free days. Exploring exhibits connects classroom concepts to the real world and sparks curiosity.
  • Volunteering Vibe: Spend an afternoon helping others. Contact a local food bank or animal shelter. This teaches invaluable lessons in community service, empathy, and social studies through direct action.
  • Nature Walks and Observation: Even in the cold, a trip to a local park is great for physical education and science. Bundle up and look for animal tracks, identify different types of trees, or collect pinecones and leaves for a craft project.

 The 'Three P's' of Productivity

These simple habits can keep minds sharp and bodies active:

  1. Project: Start a personal project. This could be writing a short story, learning a few chords on a ukulele, creating a photo album, or coding a simple game. The goal is self-directed learning and skill-building.
  2. Physical Activity: Don't let the cold sideline fitness! Use a rainy day to create an indoor obstacle course, look up a fun kids' yoga video on YouTube, or just play freeze tag. Movement is essential for brain health and boosts mental health.
  3. Planning Ahead: Take an hour near the end of the break to organize school supplies, decorate a planner for the new year, or write down a few academic goals. This eases the transition back into the classroom routine.

Wishing all our students, families, and staff a restorative, joyful, and knowledge-filled winter break! We can't wait to see you back, refreshed and ready in the new year!

Embracing Our Diverse Winter Traditions

The winter holidays offer an amazing opportunity to explore diversity, traditions, and acceptance.

Photo of snowflake on a pine tree

The winter season is a tapestry woven with traditions from around the globe. In Campbell Union School District, we encourage students to share the unique ways their families mark this special time, fostering an environment of respect, understanding, and curiosity.

  • Global Festivities: Beyond familiar celebrations, our students teach us about the significance of holidays like Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights; Kwanzaa, which celebrates African-American heritage and community principles; Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings' Day) in many Latin American cultures; and festivals like Bodhi Day in Buddhism.
  • Learning Through Sharing: Classroom activities, cultural exhibits, and school-wide events provide platforms for students to discuss the history, customs, and symbolic importance of these different holidays. This shared learning deepens empathy and strengthens the bond among our student body.
  • The Power of Inclusion: By acknowledging and celebrating these diverse traditions, we send a clear message: every student's background is valued and integral to the fabric of our district.

We invite all members of our school community to participate fully in the spirit of this season:

  • Share Your Story: Speak with your child’s teacher about sharing a simple, appropriate aspect of your family's winter tradition with the class.
  • Attend School Events: Check your school's calendar and join us for the winter performances and gatherings. Your presence is the best gift!
  • Focus on Joy: Take a moment to pause, reflect, and consciously create a happy memory with your children this winter. These are the threads that build a strong family and a unified community.

We know that this time of year is a busy one and often involves family engagements and travel. While we encourage you to make the most of family time, it is also important that students are maximizing their instructional time. Please plan your travels around the planned winter break. 

The winter break is also an opportunity to visit your local library, museums, and parks. Learning can continue in conversations in the car, at the dinner table, and while running errands. Together, let's continue to illuminate our students’ lives with celebration, acceptance, and the beautiful memories we create side-by-side.

PBIS Excellence Award: Silver Recognition

Forest Hill achieves Silver Recognition Award for PBIS Excellence!

CA PBIS Silver Award Seal

California PBIS initiated the first statewide effort in 2015 to implement a recognition system that acknowledges schools for implementing PBIS with fidelity to the national framework. Schools apply to be recognized as Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum PBIS schools.

According to the California PBIS website, our "dedication and commitment to the students, families, and communities...is a major contributing factor to the excellence in education in the state of California."

Forest Hill's PBIS system involves our three behavior expectations - Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe. We have our Falcon Wing tickets, monthly Falcon Fest assemblies with our Falcon of the Month recognition system and raffle drawings (VIP table and cafeteria front of the line pass winners), and this year's new Feather in Your Cap student recognition phone calls. At the beginning of the year, students are taught behavior expectations which are then reviewed throughout the year.  All of these things working together is what helped us get recognized! 

At home, ask your student when they have gotten a Falcon Wing and why. They should be able to share the reason and if it was because they were responsible, respectful, and/or safe.