Don Callejon School
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Thank you Mr. Cardona and Mrs. Ostenso!


Phone numbers
  Attendance: (408) 423-3305
  All other information: (408) 423-3300
  Staff directory

Regular Office Hours
 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    7:50 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
 Wednesday
    7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Summer Office Hours
 Monday - Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 Office closed June 25 - August 7


The attached document from the Santa Clara County Department of Health provides useful information about the Swine Flu, including a list of symptoms and description of when ill students should stay home.

  About Swine Flu - English
  About Swine Flu - Spanish
  About Swine Flu - Vietnamese


Don Callejon School Library

Visit the Don Callejon School Library website for an online catalog and useful resources.


Pinnacle Web

The Pinnacle application allows you to view your student's grades and attendance in a real-time atmosphere. By using your student's id number and password, you will be able to view your student's current information as well as information from previous marking periods.

Please click here to link to the Pinnacle Internet Viewer.


2 Hour Power

This year we are starting a program called 2 Hour Power that emphasizes parent participation at Don Callejon School. 
All help, any help makes a huge difference for our students and the school.

We would LOVE to get you involved in any way that fits your schedule and interests. Simply complete an online Interest Survey & Pledge Form at http://dcsco.ptomanager.com/.


 DCSCO

The Don Callejon School Community Organization (DCSCO) is the parent and community group supporting the school.

  Learn more about DCSCO and events

 


Pinnacle Web

The SCUSD Nutrition Services department provides a website to allow parents to view cafeteria menus and submit payments online.

Please click here to link to the SCUSD Nutrition Services website.


"Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten" Video led by Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Burnette (5 minutes)

"Welcome to Don Callejon"
Video overview of the school for students
(3 minutes)

 
The following items were once highlights on the Don Callejon School website. While no longer current, you may follow the links to previously posted information:

  Letter regarding school uniforms
  Walk-a-Thon pictures by Sharma Podila
 Respecting our Neighborhood
 Insight into High School (en Español)
  Farewell from Principal Bodenheimer

 

The administration, staff, students, and parents all thank Mr. Cardona and Mrs. Ostenso for their service to Don Callejon School, and wish them luck in the future.

Mr. Cardona and Mrs. OstensoMr. Cardona was the first Vice Principal and worked tirelessly to build the foundation of DCS. He plans to return to teaching next year.

Mrs. Ostenso established the amazing library and has served as the teacher-librarian. She plans to retire.

Mr. Cardona and Mrs. Ostenso are fantastic educators. Their love of teaching and commitment to the Don Callejon students allowed them to play an instrumental role in shaping Don Callejon into a truly stellar school. Their legacies will continue at DCS long into the school's future.

Latest News


Don Callejon School Weekly News in PDF format

  June 3, 2009.pdf
  Previous Newsletters

 

The newsletter and other documents on this website are provided in Adobe PDF format.
A free reader is available for download from Adobe.



School Overview
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Location
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Don Callejon
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Picture Gallery
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and events



Curriculum
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Clara Unified School District guidelines


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  2. School Event (for parents)
  3. DCSCO Event
  4. Holidays - No School

Information and Forms for 2008-2009


Please view the new information for the 2008-2009 school year below. The information and forms below are also included in the registration packets that families will receive when registering for the school year.

Informational Documents

  Principal's Message
  Daily Schedule
  Kindergarten First Week Schedule
  Don Callejon Student/Parent Handbook
  Santa Clara Unified School District Student/Parent Handbook
  Pathways for Communication
  Dress Code
  List of Necessary Student Supplies
  Attendance Office Procedures
  Cafeteria Online Payments and Menus
  Staff Directory
  Parking Lot Map with Drop-off Routes
  DCSCO Welcome Letter
  DCSCO Brochure

Forms to Complete and Return
(Please note that forms must be completed in hard copy and returned to the Don Callejon School office. Forms may not be submitted electronically.)

  Annual Field Trip Permission Form
  Annual Movie Permission Form
  Email Authorization Form
  Cell Phone Policy and Use Permission Form
  Spirit Wear Order Form
  District Handbook Receipt Form (including Technology and Internet/Television Releases)
  Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
  Bus Pass Application Form
  Migrant Education Program Participation Form
  DCSCO After School Activities Survey
  Proof of Residency

More information, policies, procedures, and forms >>>

Some documents above and other documents on this website are provided in Adobe PDF format. A free reader is available for download from Adobe.

Dress Code


Don Callejon School does not have a school uniform program, but does require student dress and appearance to be safe, neat, clean, and appropriate for school attendance.

Detailed Dress Code >>>

Don Callejon School is a K-8 school in the Santa Clara Unified School District in Santa Clara, California.