Helen Carr Castello Elementary School

Helen Carr Castello Elementary School Helen Carr Castello began teaching in the Elk Grove Unified School District as a fourth grade teacher when Anna Kirchgater Elementary School opened in 1957.

She also taught fourth grade at Elk Grove Elementary School from 1960 until she retired in 1972. She also taught in Oleta, the original Carroll School, and in Courtland from 1929 until 1934. Castello grew up in the community and was active in a number of community organizations. Nondiscrimination Statement: The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunit

y for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student against student incidents, please contact: Dr. Bindy Grewal, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected] or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected] or [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Don Ross, Director of Student Support and Health Services/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7568 | [email protected]. EGUSD Comment Policy

Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) welcomes the community’s contributions to its official page (e.g. post comments). This Facebook site intends to inform and engage with EGUSD students and their families, staff, residents and other interested persons to provide current and useful information regarding district programs, activities and operations. Such information shall be appropriate for both internal and external audiences. The intent of this policy regarding participation on EGUSD’S official page is to maintain a positive and informative flow of communication while protecting the privacy and rights of our community. With these aims in mind, posting on EGUSD’s official page constitutes acceptance of the following terms of use and protocols:

• Participants are encouraged to submit comments, questions and concerns; however, EGUSD’s official page is a moderated online discussion site that constitutes a limited forum, the contents of which are at the discretion and control of EGUSD;

• EGUSD will exercise its rights within the law to regulate speech within this limited forum on the official page;

• All posting of comments on this page are at the discretion of the EGUSD’s official page administrators;

• EGUSD’s official page administrators will review all postings to make sure they are appropriate, constructive and abide by EGUSD’s Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1113 regarding internet access and practices;

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• Once posted, the EGUSD official page administrators reserve the right to delete submissions that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, gender or religious group; and

• EGUSD does not allow postings of photographs or videos by anyone other than by official page administrators or other specifically authorized EGUSD personnel. Further, EGUSD official page administrators also reserve the right to delete comments on the official page that:

• contain spam, advertising, solicitations or include links to other sites;
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• are chain letters, pyramid schemes or fraudulent or deceptive messages;

• promote particular services, products, or political organizations or campaigns;

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• violate any EGUSD policies. Please note that the comments expressed on the EGUSD official page do not reflect the opinions and position of EGUSD or its employees. EGUSD thanks you in advance for your contributions to the official page, and for the help in creating a safe and vibrant online community. For more information, contact Communications at (916) 686-7732 or email the Communications Department: [email protected].

09/05/2026

Friday we continued our path to becoming SuperHeroes by learning the importance of going the Extra Mile!! And there was more pie!

Out of State Winners:
TK - 2nd: Coach Campos' Class!!!
3rd - 6th: Coach Le's Class!!

Share Medal Winners: Coach Lopez's Class is hanging on to the Share Cape!! The race for this is getting pretty close!!

Weekend Challenge (2 Part): Biggest Jump Challenge!!!
The class that has the biggest jump in pledges/donations over the weekend will earn Ice Cream Sandwiches!!! Go home, log in, and use that share wizard!!!

Weekend Principal Challenge!!
If Helen Carr Castello has the biggest jump vs. all the other Nor Cal Apex programs over the weekend, y'all will get to see your Principals participate in a SuperHero water balloon battle next week!! Go home, log in, and share!!

09/05/2026

So far our students have learned that SUPER HEROES…
ARE STEADY — We stay calm and in control of our emotions.
ARE UPLIFTERS — We encourage and support the people around us.
HAVE PURPOSE — We know our "why" and take small steps toward our goals.
Today, our students learned that SUPER HEROES GO THE EXTRA MILE! Going the extra mile means doing a little more than what’s expected, especially when it helps someone else. Heroes notice when others need help and step up — even if no one asked them to.

PTA rewarded Mrs. Danielson’s class with Pizza for winning the PTA membership contest!!
09/04/2026

PTA rewarded Mrs. Danielson’s class with Pizza for winning the PTA membership contest!!

09/04/2026

Today our students learned that SUPER HEROES HAVE PURPOSE! Purpose is your reason "why" — the reason behind your actions. When you know your "why," you’re not just floating through the day. You set your focus, choose a direction, and use discipline to take small steps toward your goals each and every day.

09/03/2026

Hear from our students about why coming to school every day matters. Being present means learning, connecting, growing, and being part of our school community.
We're always glad you're here!

09/02/2026

Today’s APEX leadership lesson focused on being an UPLIFTER – discovering how to encourage and support the people around them. By celebrating others’ successes and using kind words and actions, our Super Heroes are building a stronger and more positive team.

Today is our 2nd day of becoming SuperHeroes and the lesson today is about being an Uplifter! New Shares Challenge Winne...
09/02/2026

Today is our 2nd day of becoming SuperHeroes and the lesson today is about being an Uplifter!

New Shares Challenge Winners:
TK - 2nd: Coach Phurchpean's Class!!!
3rd - 6th: Coach Lopez's Class!!
Share Medal Winners: Coach Maiden's Class!!

Congratulations Coaches and Students!

Tonight's Challenge: Participation Challenge!!
The class that has the highest % of students who either do a new login, new share, or get a new donation will get to pie their favorite Apex Member in the face!!! Go home, login, and get more shares!!!

09/02/2026

Our students know why coming to school every day matters! Showing up means more learning, more laughs, more friends, and more opportunities to shine. ✨

Coach Ikeda’s class enjoyed donuts this morning after winning Monday’s challenge!
09/02/2026

Coach Ikeda’s class enjoyed donuts this morning after winning Monday’s challenge!

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