hWelcome to Los Alamitos Elementary School!

A huge thank you to Julia Lin and Jessie Yamamoto for leading and growing Science-O-Rama over the past several years, and for making this year’s event such a success. We are also excited and grateful to welcome Sadie Fenton and Anjana Ramamurthi as the new parent leads who will carry this wonderful tradition forward. And of course, thank you to all of our amazing student participants for their hard work, curiosity, and creative projects - you made this year’s Science-O-Rama awesome!

A few of our amazing local restaurants are offering free meals to kids on SNAP. This is a wonderful way to make sure every child in our community has access to a good meal outside of school hours. Our community is here to support one another and these restaurants are definitely doing that.

For those who don’t qualify, please consider showing your appreciation by dining at these generous local spots or spreading the word. 

The Barbeque Pit

https://thebarbequepit.com/

1349 Blossom Hill Blvd, San Jose

Free meals for kids on SNAP

Tony & Alba’s

https://tonyandalbaspizza.com/

3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117

Free meals to kids under 15 on SNAP

Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy Food Truck

https://www.instagram.com/shrimpn_aint_eazy 

Check bio for locations

Free burritos for children (up to 5 per week), discounted meals for parents

Amato Pizzeria

https://amatopizzeria.com/

6081 Meridian Ave #60

Free meals for children and their families on SNAP

Run, don't walk, to sign up for this year's Run Turkey Run, an Almaden Thanksgiving tradition. Invite family and friends to join you for this fun, family-oriented run/walk supporting Bret Harte Athletics & Booster Club program for physical education, athletics and student-run clubs. Register at www.runsignup.com/BretHarteRunTurkeyRun today!

Get your energy flowing and your appetite going for your Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 27th by participating in this fun, family-oriented run/walk supporting Bret Harte Athletics & Booster Club programs for athletics, physical education and student-run clubs.

Many companies offer corporate matching programs that can double (or even triple!) your donation to our school. Please take a moment to check with your employer’s HR or benefits department to see if your contribution qualifies. Every match makes a big difference for our students and programs - thank you for your support!

Mattress Sale!

Join us on Saturday, December 6th, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM in the Castillero Gym to shop brand-new mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows, and protectors from top brands like Purple and Serta Simmons - at significant discounts. All sizes and firmness levels will be available, with over 25 styles on display, full factory warranties, home delivery options, and financing if needed.

Every purchase directly supports the Castillero MS Music Program, and shoppers can even receive $50 off any mattress set. Scan the QR code on the flyer or stop by the gym to learn more and support our musicians!

See's Candies!

Need a gift for friends or family? Getting ready for the holidays?? Castillero Middle School Music Booster Club has the special Winter Sees Candies fundraiser going on. Orders will be shipped directly to your homes! This special Storefront will accept orders until Dec 5.
shop here!

Author Shawn Harris will be our guest on January 27th for the release of:

Let’s Be Bees

The only thing better than playing make believe is playing make believe with your favorite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up’s imagination is as big as yours, and you both get to make all kinds of funny sounds.

Shawn Harris is an award-winning creator of books for kids. He received a Caldecott Honor for his debut authored book Have You Ever Seen a Flower, which the New York Times called a “stunning tour de force.” His work as an illustrator includes What Can a Citizen Do?, Her Right Foot, and the Newbery Medal-winning bestseller The Eyes and the Impossible, all written by Dave Eggers; A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett; and Everyone’s Awake by Colin Meloy, among others.

Please place your order by January 6th. Books will be delivered to your school. You can purchase books by Shawn Harris at: hicklebees.com/shawnharris-losalamitos

Our Health Office could use a little extra love! If you’d like to help stock up on much-needed supplies, please consider donating an item from the Health Office Wishlist (need to be signed in to Amazon for link to work).

The health office is also in need of plastic grocery bags (for sending home wet/dirty clothes).

Every contribution helps keep our students healthy and cared for!

It’s that time of year!

Order your 2025–26 Yearbook today and save all the memories.

Last day to order: 4/20 — but don’t wait until the last minute! We won’t have extras on hand if you forget to order.

5th grade parents — start gathering those adorable baby photos for the 5th Grade Baby Pages! We’ll share more info soon.

https://www.betteryearbook.com/

lelé cake café - a place where you can start your day with your family over breakfast, enjoy our house-made pastries, and sip a cup of coffee in the morning sun. In the evening, enjoy our nextdoor cozy restaurant, offering thoughtful, seasonal dishes that bring people together.

At lelé kitchen, we cook with what grows around us — fresh, local ingredients from farms we know and trust. Our food blends the warmth of Eastern European traditions with the bright, natural flavors of California. Every plate tells a story of care, connection, and respect for the land — meals made to be shared, savored, and remembered.

https://www.lelecake.me/

https://www.lelekitchen.com/