Castelar Elementary

🎉🌟 30 Ways to Say YAY — FINAL WINNER OF THE YEAR! 🌟🎉

This week, we are celebrating a group of superheroes who may not wear capes, but they absolutely keep Castelar running strong every single day. From early mornings to busy lunch periods, they have filled our students’ bellies and hearts all year long with kindness, care, and incredible food. ❤️🍎

They helped set our students up for success every morning with amazing breakfasts like breakfast pizza 🍕, donuts 🍩, breakfast sandwiches 🥪, cereal 🥣, and so much more. Then at lunch, they greeted students with warm smiles, friendly conversations, and legendary specials — including what may truly be the BEST Macho Nachos around! 🌮🔥

Their positivity, hard work, and love for our students shine through in every tray they serve. They make Castelar feel like home and remind us all how important kindness and care can be.

We are beyond lucky to have the most wonderful, amazing, caring lunch ladies anywhere. Thank you for everything you do for our students and staff each and every day. You are truly the heart of Castelar! ❤️🖤

Congratulations to our final 30 Ways to Say YAY winners of the year… our incredible Castelar Lunch Ladies! 🎉👏

Some students shine quietly. Others light up an entire classroom. This week, we are celebrating two students who do both every single day. 💙❤️

Our first Cool Cardinal is a third grader who goes above and beyond in everything she does. She contributes thoughtful ideas in class, works hard to achieve excellence, and leads with kindness and maturity. She is always friendly, respectful, trustworthy, and willing to lend a helping hand. She isn’t afraid to ask questions when she needs support, and she treats everyone around her with fairness and care. She is exactly the kind of friend and classmate every school hopes for.

Our second Cool Cardinal from fourth grade has made an incredible impact in dual-language this year. She is dedicated to her learning while also supporting the learning of others around her. With a bright smile and a positive attitude, she has shown tremendous growth in her English skills and has excelled on every challenge placed before her. Even though she joined us partway through the year, she quickly became an important part of our Castelar family and represents what it means to be a true COOL CARDINAL.

Please help us celebrate our amazing Cool Cardinals…

We are so proud of you both! ❤️🩵

🎓 **Calling All Castelar Elementary Alumni – Class of 2026!** 🎓

We are excited to invite our former Castelar students who are graduating this year to come back and celebrate this incredible milestone with us!

📅 **Date:** Tomorrow, May 18th
🕞 **Arrival Time:** 3:30 PM (please check in at the office)
👏 **Clapout Begins:** 3:45 PM

Walk the halls one more time as our current students and staff cheer you on during a special Clapout in your honor! Afterward, you’re welcome to stay and reconnect with your former teachers and staff.

🎓 **Don’t forget to wear your cap and gown** so we can celebrate your hard work, perseverance, and determination in style!

We are so proud of you and can’t wait to welcome you back home to Castelar! 💙