January
25 First day of SCEF Read-a-thon
February
1 Teen Talk Parent Session
8 PTA Meeting
15-19 President's Week
Principal's News
This week is a spirit week to celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge. Students will participate in Pack activities this week that promote kindness.
Students are encouraged to dress up:
M: Dream Kindness (wear your pajamas)
T: Team Kindness (dress up in your favorite team jersey or favorite band shirt)
W: Crazy Kindness (Crazy Hair and/or Crazy Sock Day)
R: Daisy Kindness (wear flower or plant prints)
F: Spirit Kindness (Show your TL pride and wear TL Gear or Maroon, Silver/Grey)
T: Team Kindness (dress up in your favorite team jersey or favorite band shirt)
W: Crazy Kindness (Crazy Hair and/or Crazy Sock Day)
R: Daisy Kindness (wear flower or plant prints)
F: Spirit Kindness (Show your TL pride and wear TL Gear or Maroon, Silver/Grey)
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.
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
The SCEF Read-A-Thon is Coming This 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
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 is now open
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.
Free TCRWP Parent & Caregiver Workshop - Jan 28
Free TCRWP Parent & Caregiver Workshop Thursday, January 28, 1:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time
Join expert Teachers College Reading and Writing Project staff at our upcoming workshop day for parents and caregivers of students in grades K-8. Learn more about ways to support your child’s literacy education at home, what or how they are learning in school, how to best engage in home literacy projects, and more. These days are typically 2-3 hours long, composed of a series of 15-minute small-group presentations. Parents and caregivers can choose the workshops that match their needs and are free to come for one workshop or many. The schedule of workshops will be made available prior to the event. These sessions are offered live and are not recorded for later viewing. Click the link to register - https://tcrwp.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu-orzMrGdUN0IyGUGksRGCvS2Sjp9E5 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join expert Teachers College Reading and Writing Project staff at our upcoming workshop day for parents and caregivers of students in grades K-8. Learn more about ways to support your child’s literacy education at home, what or how they are learning in school, how to best engage in home literacy projects, and more. These days are typically 2-3 hours long, composed of a series of 15-minute small-group presentations. Parents and caregivers can choose the workshops that match their needs and are free to come for one workshop or many. The schedule of workshops will be made available prior to the event. These sessions are offered live and are not recorded for later viewing. Click the link to register - https://tcrwp.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu-orzMrGdUN0IyGUGksRGCvS2Sjp9E5 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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]
Student Film Workshop (For 4-12th Grade Students)
January 23, 2021, 10:00-11:30am
San Mateo County students in grades 4-12 are invited to learn tips on creating videos at a free, virtual Film Workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on January 23. The workshop will be taught by members of Burlingame High School’s Environmental Club to help students who wish to enter the CEC Student Film Fest, cosponsored by the club and the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC). Register for this free event here.
Sign Up for San Carlos Youth Softball
Interested in playing softball this spring? San Carlos Youth Softball is a great way for girls to get outdoors with friends, have some fun, and develop skills. The 2021 spring rec program is now open for registration. Click here to register online.
Our program is for girls ages 4+ (as of January 2021) at all skill levels. Registration for the season is just $50 for girls in 8U and below, and $100 for girls in 10U and above. The health and safety of our players are a top priority so we have put in place COVID-19 protocols and procedures. We plan to start practices in mid-February so please sign up soon!
Questions? More information online at sancarlosyouthsoftball.com or email [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
• 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
Join professionals from Health Connected to learn about the sexual health curriculum that will be taught for 7th graders later this year. Webinar will take place on Monday, February 1 at 7:00p.m. Puberty Talk (English) Flyer Here El Courso de la Pubertad (Espanol) Aqui RSVP HERE
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.
San Carlos Park and Rec Art Contest
Does your child have a talent in art and would to share their work with the community? San Carlos YAC is holding an arts competition called "Creations and Connections." Any youth ages 10-18 can submit artwork under the theme of "Peace, Love, and Community" in one of many categories ranging from poetry and short stories to film production, fine art, and even dance choreography. Entries will be broken down into different age groups. Prizes will be awarded for each age group! Don’t miss this opportunity to express artistic talent! Read and learn more at cityofsancarlos.org/yac.
Check out 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.
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