February
8 TLM PTA Meeting 7:00-8:30
15-19 Mid-Winter Break
2/22- 3/5 Health Connected Lessons in 7th-grade science
March
5- End of Trimester 2
Principal's News
Please pick up materials. The TL teachers are providing books, lab materials, math packets, PE equipment, ... that are necessary for classes.
The Multi-Use Room next to the office is open from 7:30-5:00 for material pick up. Please reach out to Meagan Vizier or your student's teacher if you need help with accessing materials.
Fever Free Invitation
You recently received an email from Dr. Harmeier explaining that the San Carlos School District will be using FeverFree as our symptom screener. This private HIPAA and FERPA compliant screener must be completed before any student comes onto campus.
When you receive the invite, please make sure to:
- Sign up using the invite link, using the email address you were invited from.
- Register with your name, not your child’s name.
- Please be sure you are downloading the correct app (see image below).
Once you complete the registration, you will automatically be linked to your child’s account. Please note we are slowly rolling this out across sites, so all of your children may not be visible on your app on the same day.
See the tutorial videos, FAQs and links here.
If you have questions regarding the sign-up process, please contact FeverFree support at [email protected].
We are sensitive to the fact that some families may have reservations about using the video features of FeverFree. At-home screening is in line with best practices and our county health requirements. FeverFree is HIPAA compliant, which means they abide by the same strict privacy laws that your doctor’s office does. The videos are 100% private and not viewable by anyone at SCSD. SCSD has invested in the FeverFree platform because verified health screening assures school staff and families alike that everyone is actively participating in health checks, making campus safer for everyone. Completing this screening at home eliminates the need for onsite health checks, ultimately increasing your child’s in-person instructional time.
More information on Fever Free’s privacy policy can be found in the FAQs here.
Thank you for supporting our symptom screening process.
Attendance:
If your child will not be signing on to class for any reason, please notify the Tierra Linda Office by calling
650-508-7370 or emailing [email protected] with the reason for the absence
Please provide the following information:
1. Student name
2. Grade
3. The reason they are missing school or class today.
If you receive the robocall, check with your child to make sure they were signed in, answered the teacher, and had their camera on, failure to do these things can result in the student being marked absent. Our objective is to have the students in virtual class and learning. Please call/email the office if you believe you received the call in error.
The Fever Free App
If your child is coming on campus, you must complete the questions on the app before your child enters the campus.
If your student is on campus and you are keeping your child home sick due to even one symptom of physical illness, you must complete the FeverFree screener so our nurses can follow up with you. They will directly message you within the FeverFree app. If your child is home due to physical illness, your child is not cleared for return until they have spoken with a nurse.
February PTA Meeting - Join Us!
We welcome all to join us for our upcoming PTA meeting on Monday, February 8th at 7:00pm via Zoom.
Mtg ID: 813 8513 3674 / Passcode: 445690. You can find the agenda HERE. There will be an update from the school board at this meeting. Looking forward to connecting with our parent community!
Thank You Mariposa Families
A huge thank you to the Mariposa 4th & 5th-grade families who contributed to putting together a little goodie bag for the TLM staff. Each school year, the PTA coordinates a luncheon sponsored by grade level for the TLM staff, in addition to appreciation events hosted by the PTA. We look forward to resuming staff lunches when possible. In the meantime, we thank you for making this gesture possible, and to Lagille Rodriguez and Hazel Stabinsky for coordinating. Additional meals or goodies hosted by the 6th, 7th and 8th-grade families will be happening in spring.
SCEF - Read-A-Thon Thank You
An enormous THANK YOU to our readers, their families and donors, and our teachers for making the first annual SCEF Read-A-Thon take off. With the minutes read, dollars raised and celebration of reading--a big success across the board!
Missed Sunday’s Chinese New Year meal cooking class? There is still time to sign your kids up for the Valentine’s Brunch and Mardi Gras cooking classes. Our Kid’s Virtual Cooking and Baking classes are getting rave reviews. Check out the menu of classes here: https://scefkids.org/upcoming-events/.
Congrats to ROPES participants, the annual tradition of our 4th, 6th and 8th graders to show us what they’re passionate about. You truly inspire US and our commitment to supporting every aspect of innovation in our schools.
Missed Sunday’s Chinese New Year meal cooking class? There is still time to sign your kids up for the Valentine’s Brunch and Mardi Gras cooking classes. Our Kid’s Virtual Cooking and Baking classes are getting rave reviews. Check out the menu of classes here: https://scefkids.org/upcoming-events/.
Congrats to ROPES participants, the annual tradition of our 4th, 6th and 8th graders to show us what they’re passionate about. You truly inspire US and our commitment to supporting every aspect of innovation in our schools.
Please join us for our 7th annual Perfect Pairings Benefit! Feb 26
As always there will be food, wine, and stories of our Perfect Student-Tutor Pairings. Be inspired by the impact our tutors make and the connections they share.
This year, there are many ways you can participate:
- Register for and attend our free online event
- Enjoy delicious food and drinks with one of our Perfectly Paired Party in a Box options from Domenico Winery
- Participate in our Fund-A-Pairing & Silent Auction
- Invite your friends and share the fun
- Go to the Perfect Pairings Website to register for free and purchase your Party in a Box by Feb. 17, 2021.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please check out the different levels of sponsorship here.
We hope to see you on the 26th!
This year, there are many ways you can participate:
- Register for and attend our free online event
- Enjoy delicious food and drinks with one of our Perfectly Paired Party in a Box options from Domenico Winery
- Participate in our Fund-A-Pairing & Silent Auction
- Invite your friends and share the fun
- Go to the Perfect Pairings Website to register for free and purchase your Party in a Box by Feb. 17, 2021.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please check out the different levels of sponsorship here.
We hope to see you on the 26th!
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]
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]
School Photos are in The Wolf Den awaiting pick up
If your child took a makeup photo, the photos and proofs have arrived. Please come by The Wolf Den daily between 8:00-4:00 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 share site 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.
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/10047
New Student Registration is Now Open!
New student registration for the 2021-2022 school year has begun!
On Wednesday, January 20 the Powerschool Registration Form opened 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.
Please Note: Students that are currently enrolled in TK-8 grade do not need to re-register. This process is only for NEW students entering the district in 2021-2022. Parents of currently enrolled students will receive instructions to update student information forms in PowerSchool (InfoSnap) at the end of April.
See our How To Register for the 2021-2022 (Next) School Year page for more information.
Please join the Community Foundation of San Carlos (CFSC) Black History Month celebrations and events throughout the month of February!
CFSC is launching an inaugural annual poster art contest that is open to everyone in the community.
The theme for this year is racial justice. For those interested, the intent is to design a poster that commemorates one's hopes and dreams for racial justice, a world in which all are respected, valued, and able to thrive. We would love for you to share the details of the art poster contest with your children. If they don't understand the racial justice theme, what a great opportunity to spark discussion. 🤗
To learn more about the poster art contest and on how you, your family and others in the San Carlos community can participate, please visit this website.
The theme for this year is racial justice. For those interested, the intent is to design a poster that commemorates one's hopes and dreams for racial justice, a world in which all are respected, valued, and able to thrive. We would love for you to share the details of the art poster contest with your children. If they don't understand the racial justice theme, what a great opportunity to spark discussion. 🤗
To learn more about the poster art contest and on how you, your family and others in the San Carlos community can participate, please visit this website.
IMPORTANT Survey for City Safety Programs
City Hall is asking for residents' input through a SHAPE SAN CARLOS survey (that closes soon, Feb 12 at 5pm). City Hall wants to hear from as many residents (including youth).
- How can the City encourage community members to use more alternative transportation around town (walking, biking, shared transit, etc.)?
- Should the City consider making some streets one-way to improve traffic and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety?
- Should the City add more buffered bike lanes, paint more red curbs, and add more pedestrian paddles on City streets at the expense of losing street parking?
- What other solutions do you think the City should consider to improve traffic, encourage alternative transportation, and increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in the City of Good Living?
Your feedback is going DIRECTLY to city staff, and all comments, suggestions, and creative ideas are welcome. The survey closes soon, on Feb 12 at 5pm. Go to: www.cityofsancarlos.org/shapesancarlos. Your feedback matters!
- How can the City encourage community members to use more alternative transportation around town (walking, biking, shared transit, etc.)?
- Should the City consider making some streets one-way to improve traffic and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety?
- Should the City add more buffered bike lanes, paint more red curbs, and add more pedestrian paddles on City streets at the expense of losing street parking?
- What other solutions do you think the City should consider to improve traffic, encourage alternative transportation, and increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in the City of Good Living?
Your feedback is going DIRECTLY to city staff, and all comments, suggestions, and creative ideas are welcome. The survey closes soon, on Feb 12 at 5pm. Go to: www.cityofsancarlos.org/shapesancarlos. Your feedback matters!
San Carlos Little League is still open for Registration until 2/12
Good news—since the stay-at-order order has been lifted, we have received approval by the City of San Carlos and the San Carlos School District to start Phase One of our season. As a result, we have extended the registration deadline til February 12th in order to accommodate the numerous inquiries and increased demand. Please go to https://www.sancarlosll.
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.
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.
Carlmont News
Attention 8th Grade Parents - Carlmont Transition Team News
Click HERE to register for the upcoming Parent/Student Forums for Carlmont High School. This event is a condensed version of what was presented for the Parent Information Night (late September) as well as the group/individual shadow sessions that your 8th grader may have already participated in.
This informal, virtual event will allow you to ask questions of the admin/staff and current Carlmont Student Ambassadors. The remaining sessions will be held on February 10 or March 4. Registration is required.
Please click HERE for additional Incoming Carlmont Freshman Parent Information. More questions? Contact Hazel Stabinsky, 8th Grade Transition Team Member, at [email protected].