Cambrian Superintendent Update
January 16, 2025
I hope you’re well and enjoying this lovely weather we’re having.
As you know from our communication to families last week, it’s been a challenging season with the PowerSchool security breach. As I told you in my email last Friday, Cambrian School District uses a platform called PowerSchool as its Student Information System (SIS) to manage and house student data. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool identified a potential cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain information through one of its customer support portals, PowerSource. Following a thorough investigation, PowerSchool determined that an unauthorized party gained access to some SIS customer data using a compromised credential.
This data breach involved information from our district, along with many other districts across the United States. While we currently have no evidence that sensitive personal data has been misused, we are proactively implementing measures to ensure the continued security of student data.
As a precautionary measure, we reset all student Cambrian gmail account passwords (TK-8) Monday at 9 p.m. Parents, you should have received a text message and an email with the new account information. For younger students (grades TK-2) who may not regularly access their school email accounts, teachers will have access to the updated passwords to support them.
We understand how unsettling this news may be, and we want to assure you that we are working diligently to completely investigate and address the issue. Protecting the safety and privacy of our students and families is our top priority, and we remain committed to keeping you informed of any new developments. Your trust is of the utmost importance to us, and we will continue to take every precaution to protect it.
If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly at 408-377-2103. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate this issue.
Sincerely,
Kristi Schwiebert
Superintendent
Cambrian School District
Living with Teens and Social Media Thursday, January 16 | 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET (One-hour live webinar | Free but registration required) Teens have always pushed boundaries—it's part of growing up. But today's families are increasingly concerned about what they can't see as easily: their teens' tech and social media use. While risky behaviors are developmentally normal, today's challenges are unique. As parents, how can we protect our teens and manage their mistakes, especially when it comes to technology? This webinar is ideal for parents and caregivers with kids who use social media, but everyone is welcome. All questions submitted at registration will be shared with the panelists, and there will also be a live chat. Can't make it live? You can still register to receive the recording afterward.
We are excited to introduce our newly revised report card for this school year. This updated report card is part of our continued effort to provide meaningful and clear communication about your child’s academic progress. As this is the first year we are implementing this new format, your feedback is essential.
We value your input to ensure the report card effectively communicates how your child is performing and progressing in school. For more information and provide us your feedback, CLICK HERE.
The Cambrian School District is proud to collaborate with Fresno State University to offer free online courses for our parent community. This innovative partnership focuses on building community capacity through engagement, involvement, and professional development. Through these courses, participants are empowered to explore new socioeconomic opportunities, equipping them with skills to contribute meaningfully to their families, schools, communities, and beyond. Together, we are fostering a stronger, more resilient community.
Registration for Spring 2025 courses (starting in February and March) are now open for registration. For more detail information about the courses and how to register, please click on the following resources below:
Guide for Simple Phones and Watches
Considering a phone for your child? Here is a simple guide that might give you some insights in terms of what will work for your child. https://www.screenagersmovie.com/blog/a-smart-guide-for-simple-phones-and-watches
For more information about a child’s first smartphone, check out our resources at https://www.cambriansd.org/departments/technology-services/educational-technology/parent-technology-guidance#fs-panel-20326.
Screen Deep Podcast
The Screen Deep podcast features deep dives with experts to decode young brains and behavior in a digital world.
UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH AN IEP
Intended Audience: Parents/guardians, caregiver community, NW SELPA
PRESENTER: Namita Maunder, NW SELPA Coordinator
DATE: January 28, 2025 TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
The next meeting of the Cambrian School Board will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in person at the Professional Development Center located at 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 in Building 7, and can be viewed online as well. Agenda and login information will be available the week of the Jan. 16th meeting. The meeting is open to the public.