January
18 No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Observance
25 First day of SCEF Read-a-thon
Principal's News
Return to school in Phase 3 - For more information, please visit our TL home page of the website and look for the presentation from December 2 or click here.
Phase 3 is our next step when once San Mateo County is in Red Tier for two weeks. Middle school students will come to school for orientation in small grade-level groups and then students will come to school on Mondays in A (morning) and B (afternoon) groups.
School Make up Photos have arrived
If your child took a makeup photo, the photos and proofs have arrived. Please come by The Wolf Den daily between 8:00-12:00 pm to pick up.
Yearbooks
We admit this is an extraordinary year and your students are still living their extraordinary lives. With your help, this yearbook will include every one of those stories.
If your TL student is in grades 6 or 7, upload 2 pictures of your child through our secure Heriff Jones eSharesite and write the text in the “description” field (no more than 40 words). If your photos are on your phone, just download the HJeShare app to your mobile device and use the code “TL2021” to upload directly from there.
If your TL student is in grade 8, upload 2 current pictures and the traditional baby/toddler photo through our secure Heriff Jones eShare site. Write your text in the “description” field in no more than 50 words. If your photos are on your phone, just download the HJeShare app to your mobile device and use the code“TL2021” to upload directly from there.
TLM PTA News
Our TLM PTA is excited to announce that we are going to send our hopes and dreams to the moon this year!
The Readiness Institute at Penn State, in collaboration with Global Moonshots in Education, is collecting messages of hope from students, educators, and members of the global community and then sending those messages to the moon to create a lasting reminder that the hopes of today can become the reality of tomorrow.
Once your hope has been sent to the moon, every time you look into the night sky, you’ll be reminded of what it is that you’re hoping for and how your actions can contribute to the greater good of the community and future-readiness.
We will collect our hopes until the end of day on January 20th and submit them to the Hope Moonshot project as a school. These hopes will then be saved on an SD card, which will be placed in a durable storage capsule that has been created for space travel. In 2021, this capsule will be delivered to the moon’s surface on the Peregrine Lunar Lander, built by Astrobotic Technology, Inc., a space robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Please submit your hope HERE
If you have any questions, please contact Michele Lago or Bridget Schum.
We are so excited that the beautiful hopes of our Mariposa and Tierra Linda students will soon be on the moon.
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
The SCEF Read-A-Thon is Coming Next Week!
The San Carlos Education Foundation’s first-ever Read-A-Thon will encourage students to read as much as they can from January 25 -- February 5, 2021. Participation is free and voluntary, but students will have the option to invite sponsors to support their reading with an online donation. Our goal is 100% participation in the Read-A-Thon and $200,000 raised to support San Carlos students.
All the information you need to know can be found on our SCEF Read-A-Thon website at www.scefkids.org/read2021
Jenni Holm, author of Babymouse, Squish and Sunny Side Up is visiting with us virtually to kick off the Read-A-Thon, on Sunday, January 24th! She is releasing her newest book, a middle school novel, The Lion of Mars, this month. We are excited to meet Jenni, hear about her books, and have the chance to ask her questions. Sign-up for this special event on the Read-A-Thon website.
Special thanks to the Partners at Dwell Realtors -- Laura Bertolacci, Bob Bredel, Tatum Clarke, Alana Corso, and Joyce Romeo -- our inaugural Read-A-Thon sponsor.
The San Carlos Education Foundation’s first-ever Read-A-Thon will encourage students to read as much as they can from January 25 -- February 5, 2021. Participation is free and voluntary, but students will have the option to invite sponsors to support their reading with an online donation. Our goal is 100% participation in the Read-A-Thon and $200,000 raised to support San Carlos students.
All the information you need to know can be found on our SCEF Read-A-Thon website at www.scefkids.org/read2021
Jenni Holm, author of Babymouse, Squish and Sunny Side Up is visiting with us virtually to kick off the Read-A-Thon, on Sunday, January 24th! She is releasing her newest book, a middle school novel, The Lion of Mars, this month. We are excited to meet Jenni, hear about her books, and have the chance to ask her questions. Sign-up for this special event on the Read-A-Thon website.
Special thanks to the Partners at Dwell Realtors -- Laura Bertolacci, Bob Bredel, Tatum Clarke, Alana Corso, and Joyce Romeo -- our inaugural Read-A-Thon sponsor.
New Student Registration for 2021-2022 School Year
Each year, the SCSD welcomes our newest families into the district with a Kindergarten Information Night, introducing them to our community partners and reviewing the process for registering for Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten (TK).
This year, we will hold a virtual Kindergarten Welcome Night / Meet the San Carlos School District at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The presentation will include information from SCEF, PTA, Healthy Cities Tutoring, Extended Day Programs, Preschool Programs, and district Wellness Programs as well as an overview of the registration process.
Zoom has a capacity of 300 participants. If you are unable to join via Zoom, please watch the presentation live on YouTube. Zoom participants will have a Q & A option at the end of the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://scsdk8.zoom.us/j/98928214883?pwd=am90ZGhrTEdSUGY5Rm9jWWR5VWViUT09
Meeting ID: 989 2821 4883
Passcode: 340068
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Watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/TJcg1XVK790
On Wednesday, January 20 the Powerschool Registration Form will open for new students and any students returning to the district to begin their registration. All registration will be completed online and parents will be asked to upload their documents into the system. The deadline for priority registration is February 26.
See our Key Dates for Registration page for more information.
This year, we will hold a virtual Kindergarten Welcome Night / Meet the San Carlos School District at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The presentation will include information from SCEF, PTA, Healthy Cities Tutoring, Extended Day Programs, Preschool Programs, and district Wellness Programs as well as an overview of the registration process.
Zoom has a capacity of 300 participants. If you are unable to join via Zoom, please watch the presentation live on YouTube. Zoom participants will have a Q & A option at the end of the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://scsdk8.zoom.us/j/98928214883?pwd=am90ZGhrTEdSUGY5Rm9jWWR5VWViUT09
Meeting ID: 989 2821 4883
Passcode: 340068
- or -
Watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/TJcg1XVK790
On Wednesday, January 20 the Powerschool Registration Form will open for new students and any students returning to the district to begin their registration. All registration will be completed online and parents will be asked to upload their documents into the system. The deadline for priority registration is February 26.
See our Key Dates for Registration page for more information.
ROPES - Right of Passage Experiences
We are in need for parents, staff and community members that would like to serve as a judge for the ROPES (Rite of Passage Experiences) presentations in February. ROPES are challenging projects that 4th, 6th and 8th-grade students have completed which allow them to learn about their world and themselves in a deeper but fun way. You can learn more about ROPES on our website. This year all judging will be via Zoom.
There are 3 opportunities to judge:
• Tuesday, Feb 2, 4:00–6:30 pm
• Wednesday, Feb 3, 2:00-5:00 pm
• Thursday, Feb 4, 6:00-8:30 pm
In addition, we will be holding a training session for all judges on Thursday, Jan 28 from 6:00-7:00 pm. This will be via Zoom and we will be recording this session if you can’t make this time.
We would not be able to maintain this valuable program without the support of our community. We are asking for you to join district staff and other community members by volunteering to serve as a judge on one of our judging panels. Typically, we have two to three judges per room and they judge four to six student presentations in an evening/session.
We hope that you will be able to join us in this worthwhile event. Please sign up here to be a ROPES Judge.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via [email protected]
There are 3 opportunities to judge:
• Tuesday, Feb 2, 4:00–6:30 pm
• Wednesday, Feb 3, 2:00-5:00 pm
• Thursday, Feb 4, 6:00-8:30 pm
In addition, we will be holding a training session for all judges on Thursday, Jan 28 from 6:00-7:00 pm. This will be via Zoom and we will be recording this session if you can’t make this time.
We would not be able to maintain this valuable program without the support of our community. We are asking for you to join district staff and other community members by volunteering to serve as a judge on one of our judging panels. Typically, we have two to three judges per room and they judge four to six student presentations in an evening/session.
We hope that you will be able to join us in this worthwhile event. Please sign up here to be a ROPES Judge.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via [email protected]
San Carlos Week Of The Family
What: San Carlos Week of the Family
When: Jan 15-31, 2021 (yes, we have a couple of great events after the official week)
Who: Your family (San Carlos families take many forms. Everyone in our community is encouraged to participate.)
Where: All over San Carlos
Safety: All events should be COVID-safe. Lots of at-home activities and virtual sessions.
Info: www.sancarlosweekofthefamily.org (get info here and register for events)
The 21st San Carlos Week of the Family starts Friday. There are dozens of events. Have fun with the family and enjoy some safe events.
Some highlights of this year’s Week of the Family: Details are on our web site.
• We have 100’s of FREE family art packets available for the City-wide Art Project
• There are volunteer opportunities to build Family Care Packages
• Take Monday as your Family Activity Day to enjoy games with your family
• Invent using the Hiller Virtual Invention Lab
• Attend one of the many Library Events
• Each Green Corner is presenting 3 video sessions on gardening
• Practice your trivia skills at Adult Trivia Night
• Help kickoff the SCEF Read-A-Thon with multiple events
• Attend a virtual theater event by the San Carlos Children’s Theater
• Eat crab and support the community at the San Carlos Lions Club Drive-by Crab Feed
When: Jan 15-31, 2021 (yes, we have a couple of great events after the official week)
Who: Your family (San Carlos families take many forms. Everyone in our community is encouraged to participate.)
Where: All over San Carlos
Safety: All events should be COVID-safe. Lots of at-home activities and virtual sessions.
Info: www.sancarlosweekofthefamily.org (get info here and register for events)
The 21st San Carlos Week of the Family starts Friday. There are dozens of events. Have fun with the family and enjoy some safe events.
Some highlights of this year’s Week of the Family: Details are on our web site.
• We have 100’s of FREE family art packets available for the City-wide Art Project
• There are volunteer opportunities to build Family Care Packages
• Take Monday as your Family Activity Day to enjoy games with your family
• Invent using the Hiller Virtual Invention Lab
• Attend one of the many Library Events
• Each Green Corner is presenting 3 video sessions on gardening
• Practice your trivia skills at Adult Trivia Night
• Help kickoff the SCEF Read-A-Thon with multiple events
• Attend a virtual theater event by the San Carlos Children’s Theater
• Eat crab and support the community at the San Carlos Lions Club Drive-by Crab Feed
Teen Sexual Health Curriculum Information Night for Families of 7th Graders
Check Out Our Parent Education Offerings
Remember to check out our Pandemic Care & Support website for parent education events and resources, mental health support, and more! You can also add the SCSD Parent Education Calendar to your phone.
Remember to Order Lunch Meal Kits
We have weekly meal boxes available for pick up each Monday (including delivery to Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. Each box includes five meals - an assortment of hot and cold entrees and a variety of fruits, veggies, and milk. Simply order online and safely pick-up your box for the week. Order.lunchisserved.com To order your student’s Weekly Lunch Box, please log onto LunchIsServed and place your order. You must place your order by 9am on Sunday before the following week.
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Tide Academy
TIDE Academy would like to invite all 8th-grade families to please virtually join us on January 20th at 5:00 pm for 8th-Grade Parent Information Night.
Date: 01/20/2021
Time: 5:00 pm
Zoom Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/TIDE8thGradeParentNightJan