April
19 Phase 4 in-person learning Monday and Tuesday A group and Thursday and Friday B group
26 Phase 4 in-person learning Monday and Tuesday A group and Thursday and Friday B group
May
3-14 SBAC Standardized Testing, ELA and Math for grades 6-8 and Science for grade 8.
Principal's News
We have finished a successful week on Phase 4 where students attend their four classes, ELA, History or Social Studies, Math and Science in person. Our science teachers were grateful to have a lab experience for students. Our 8th graders are busy in the Hidden Histories PBL working with their small groups. Students were able to spread out on campus and learn in our new outdoor spaces. Thank you for your support in helping with Fever Free checks at home prior to coming on campus.
Your donations to the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF) support key personnel and programs that allow us to provide a well-rounded education for all of our students. This weekend, SCEF is hosting an online auction, virtual live auction and Fund-The-Future campaign for science education. These efforts will support our return-to-school in the fall. Check out the online auction featuring several teacher and school items. You can learn more at www.scefkids.org/events/. We are very grateful for your continued support of our San Carlos public schools.
Students in grade 3-8 will take the SBAC Standardized tests. The best way to participate will be in-person on the TL campus. These assessments will help to give us important data and information about student progress, strengths and needs for the next school year. We will keep our same bell schedule during the two weeks of testing, May 3-14. Students will take the assessments in person at school in the morning and then all students will meet online for their periods 1&2 classes on Monday and Thursday and online for periods 3&4 classes on Tuesday and Friday. Wednesday will be our regular 7 period schedule online. PE and electives will continue to meet online when students are not at school.
SCEF News
The Gala is NEXT weekend!
The new family-friendly SCEF Virtual Gala is on Sunday April 25, 5pm-6pm. SAVE THE DATE and register NOW!
This year’s SCEF Gala will be fast and fun with dynamic auctioneer, Chad Carvey, hosting the event. Chad is a former Principal who understands the importance of public education. He hosts a great LIVE Auction and shines in the Fund-A-Need segment featuring his exciting “Last Auction Hero” with a special prize.
ALL will have a chance to win 3-Nights at a Fairmont Hotel/Resort! Sign into the Virtual Gala by 5pm to be eligible--you must be present when the Lucky Door Prize ticket is drawn. Enter the Starlight Raffle for a Chance and a Choice: winner chooses one of a selection of Silent and Live Auction Packages. Only 300 tickets will be sold. $100/1 ticket; $250/3 tickets; $500/6 tickets. For details go to https://scefkids.org/starlight-raffle
TICKET INFORMATION
To register, please go to www.scefkids.org/events
To register, please go to www.scefkids.org/events
Leadership Circle level donors, please use the registration link provided in the email sent to you from Jackie King, VP Leadership Circle.
Let’s toast together! We are looking forward to a lively and successful event. Please mark your calendar and join the fun while helping our schools!
If you can’t attend the virtual event, you can still bid on items in the online auction from April 22 to April 30. To see online auction items go to www.scefkids.org/events
Nursing Notes: COVID-19 Protocol Reminders for All Families
Please keep your child and all siblings home if anyone in your household is sick.
Please remember to contact your school site if someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19 or if your child has been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Our district nurses are here to help support you in understanding quarantine lengths and ways for getting your student back to school as quickly as possible within the county health guidelines.
City of San Carlos
To celebrate Earth Day this year the City of San Carlos is hosting a photo competition with four different categories: Energy, Transportation, Waste, and Water.
To participate, share a photo on Twitter or Instagram with #CityofGoodLiving or #SanCarlosEarthDay, or email a photo to [email protected] showing how you are celebrating Earth Day. Along with the photo include a description explaining how you are reducing your impact for one of the four categories. Share your photo by April 21 and the best submission for each category will win a $25 gift certificate The Reading Bug! Winners for each category will be chosen based on creativity and positive environmental impact and announced on Earth Day.
Learn more at: cityofsancarlos.org/earthday
To participate, share a photo on Twitter or Instagram with #CityofGoodLiving or #SanCarlosEarthDay, or email a photo to [email protected] showing how you are celebrating Earth Day. Along with the photo include a description explaining how you are reducing your impact for one of the four categories. Share your photo by April 21 and the best submission for each category will win a $25 gift certificate The Reading Bug! Winners for each category will be chosen based on creativity and positive environmental impact and announced on Earth Day.
Learn more at: cityofsancarlos.org/earthday
REDISCOVER SUMMER FUN
Camp Galileo for Pre-K – Rising 8th Graders
Galileo's award-winning camps engage kids in the perfect mix of hands-on learning and unforgettable fun, thoughtfully redesigned for 2021. Small groups and safety protocols keep every Galilean safe. Engaging art, science and outdoor challenges deliver the innovation-igniting experiences kids love. Flexible enrollment policies make planning stress free. It all comes together for a joyful summer. Limited enrollment—sign up now! Save $25 per week before May 3rd! When you book for 3 weeks you’ll save $175, that’s $25 per week, plus $50 savings for weeks two and three. 50+ locations in the Bay Area, SoCal, Chicagoland and Denver. Optional extended care. Learn more at www.galileo-camps.com.
City of San Carlos
Free Mental Health & Wellness Workshops for Youth
San Carlos YAC is hosting a series of free mental health workshops for middle school-age students. The workshop topics include an overview of mental health in COVID, coping skills for teens during the pandemic, and destigmatizing mental health treatment. Workshops will be virtual and led by counselors from One Life Counseling Center on April 20th and May 18th at 5:00 pm. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: www.cityofsancarlos.org/yac.
Summer Camps
Registration is open to residents and non-residents for San Carlos Parks & Recreation summer camps! We are excited to offer a variety of camps including Adventure Camps, Club Ed, and Sports Camps. Additional safety measures will include face coverings for staff and campers, daily wellness screenings and temperature checks. A Fee Assistance Program, funded in partnership with the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos and the City of San Carlos, is available to help San Carlos residents and students enrolled in a San Carlos-based school participate in Parks & Recreation summer camps. For more information and to register, visit www.cityofsancarlos.org/camps or call (650) 802-4382.
San Carlos YAC is hosting a series of free mental health workshops for middle school-age students. The workshop topics include an overview of mental health in COVID, coping skills for teens during the pandemic, and destigmatizing mental health treatment. Workshops will be virtual and led by counselors from One Life Counseling Center on April 20th and May 18th at 5:00 pm. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: www.cityofsancarlos.org/yac.
Summer Camps
Registration is open to residents and non-residents for San Carlos Parks & Recreation summer camps! We are excited to offer a variety of camps including Adventure Camps, Club Ed, and Sports Camps. Additional safety measures will include face coverings for staff and campers, daily wellness screenings and temperature checks. A Fee Assistance Program, funded in partnership with the Parks & Recreation Foundation of San Carlos and the City of San Carlos, is available to help San Carlos residents and students enrolled in a San Carlos-based school participate in Parks & Recreation summer camps. For more information and to register, visit www.cityofsancarlos.org/camps or call (650) 802-4382.
Poetry, Art and Music Competition
As a part of our Affordable Housing Month in May 2021, the Housing Leadership Council and Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto are hosting a poetry, art, and music competition for eligible students (grade 12 and below) in San Mateo County! Students can submit their poem, or musical/art piece to [email protected] by the April 30th deadline! All submissions should be inspired by or touch upon the notion of home in the area. Check out our flyer and submission details below.
City of San Carlos Pedestrian Enhancement
The City’s Pedestrian Enhancement at Arroyo-Cedar and Hemlock-Orange Pathway Project requires roadway resurfacing at the intersections to provide a safe path of travel for pedestrians between the curb ramps.
The intersections require significant grading. Allowing vehicles to travel through the intersection with large drops between the existing and proposed roadway surface can be dangerous. Also, the contractor will use heavy equipment and machinery to resurface the intersection, which requires narrowing of lanes and adding more danger for vehicles travelling through the intersections. Therefore, we are planning the closures of the intersection of Arroyo Ave-Cedar St as well as Hemlock-Orange during the work to keep everyone safe. The closures will also expedite the schedule so the contractor can finish in one week as opposed to two weeks.
The closure of the Hemlock St-Orange Ave intersection will occur during the week of April 26 while the closure of the Arroyo Ave-Cedar St intersection will occur on May 3.
The intersections require significant grading. Allowing vehicles to travel through the intersection with large drops between the existing and proposed roadway surface can be dangerous. Also, the contractor will use heavy equipment and machinery to resurface the intersection, which requires narrowing of lanes and adding more danger for vehicles travelling through the intersections. Therefore, we are planning the closures of the intersection of Arroyo Ave-Cedar St as well as Hemlock-Orange during the work to keep everyone safe. The closures will also expedite the schedule so the contractor can finish in one week as opposed to two weeks.
The closure of the Hemlock St-Orange Ave intersection will occur during the week of April 26 while the closure of the Arroyo Ave-Cedar St intersection will occur on May 3.
Sequoia 9th Grade Freshman Orientation
SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL
ONLINE FRESHMAN WELCOME EVENT
SAVE THE DATE
ONLINE FRESHMAN WELCOME EVENT
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday - April 27, 2021
- English 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Spanish 7:15pm - 8:15pm
- English 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Spanish 7:15pm - 8:15pm
The entire Sequoia family is delighted to welcome you-- our incoming students and parents-- to our annual Incoming Student Welcome Event on April 27, 2021. In this live webinar, Principal Sean Priest will kick the night off with a short presentation followed by a question and answer session with current Sequoia students who can give you the inside scoop on what to expect during this important transition and first year. Expert members of our PTSA, Education Foundation and Boosters Club will also be there to welcome you to the school and answer all your questions. Please join us for this informational event that will answer key questions about classes, signing up for sports, and clubs and activities on campus.
We will forward the zoom link in early April. Parents and students are welcome to submit questions in advance to [email protected]
Covid 19 Vaccination Appointments for 16 and 17 Year Olds
Stanford is currently scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments for individuals who are aged 16-17. Vaccination sites are in San Jose (Cisco Garage) and in Pleasanton (Alameda Fairgrounds). You will be asked to validate the date of birth (DOB) of the patient at the time of the vaccination. If available please bring insurance card and photo ID. Click here to schedule an appointment at Stanford Healthcare.
Student and Community Testing to Keep our Kids On Campus
Please take advantage of the no cost surveillance COVID-19 testing provided by the San Mateo County Health Department.
Please sign up for weekly testing for yourself and your child. Contact your health provider for a test if you have symptoms or know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Keeping COVID cases off of our campuses will keep our in person learning possible. As a reminder, if a student or or teacher tests positive for COVID, we will need to transition that cohort back to distance learning for at least two weeks to avoid spreading the virus.
Sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing
Central Middle School - Thursdays, 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Fridays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register Here
Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County Here
https://curative.com/sites/24528#9/37.4999/-122.2619