May
3, 4, 6 & 7 SBAC Standardized Testing, ELA and Math for grades 6-8 and Science for grade 8
3, 4, 6 & 7 SBAC Standardized Testing, ELA and Math for grades 6-8 and Science for grade 8
10,11,13 & 14 SBAC Standardized Testing, ELA and Math for grades 6-8 and Science for grade 8
Principal's News
Dear TL Families:
This past week, the world learned the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. This historic event will shape us for years to come. As educators, we are processing our own thoughts and emotions while continuing to stay focused on teaching students and having conversations about race, equity and bias. We are available to help and support students and families. We continually focus on creating a safe, inclusive environment for all students. We are on a journey together and strive to make real change and progress on racial justice.
SBAC Standardized Testing May 3-14
We are keeping our schedule the same for the two weeks of testing with a minor change. Students will take the SBAC assessments in-person during their scheduled A or B day from 8:45 – 11:30 a.m. in first period. All students (A, B, and 7th& 8th C) will join Zoom classes online in the afternoon.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday All 7 periods meet on Zoom |
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8:45-11:30 a.m. Group A in-person |
8:45-11:30 a.m. Group A in- person |
8:45 -11:30 a.m. Group B in-person |
8:45 - 11:30 a.m. Group B in-person |
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Zoom 1:00 p.m. Period 1 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
Zoom 1:00 p.m. Period 3 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
Zoom 1:00 p.m. Period 1 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
Zoom 1:00 p.m. Period 3 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
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Zoom 2:00 p.m. Period 2 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
Zoom 2:00 p.m. Period 4 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
Zoom 2:00 p.m. Period 2 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
Zoom 2:00 p.m. Period 4 Group A, B and 7th& 8th grade C |
Ms. Robinson’s 6th grade Connections will continue with their schedule that she has set up.
If your child is in the Connections Program and will be taking SBAC in-person, you will receive an email with the date/time for testing and details about the Fever Free app. Most Connections students will come on Monday and Tuesday for testing.
TLM PTA News
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week at Tierra Linda & Mariposa - May 3rd - May 7th
The TLM PTA is organizing several events for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week the week of May 3rd! The PTA will be hosting a coffee bar, a luncheon and some other treats for TLM teachers and staff to show them how much our community appreciates them.
TLM PTA Board Announcement
Thank you to the PTA Nominating Committee of Jen Yang, Lagille Rodriguez, and Sheila Brar for presenting next year's elected slate of PTA officers for Tierra Linda/Mariposa. Special thanks to the following individuals who are stepping up to serve as your Board for next year:
- PRESIDENT - Michele Lago
- EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - Sheila Brar
- TREASURER - Mona Maher
- SECRETARY - Tracy Park
- HISTORIAN - Jen Yang
- FUNDRAISING - Emily McLuhan
- MEMBERSHIP - Natalie Carbone
Parent Education
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.
TUPE – Tobacco Use Prevention Education
Hello TUPE Fans! This is information on a Parenting Series: Teen Substance Abuse Prevention (five free sessions) that is being offered starting this week.
PowerSchool Registration / Intent to Return Confirmation Process for 2021-2022
We are happy to announce that the San Carlos School District is planning for a full return to school next year, 5 full-days of on-campus instruction with minimum days on Wednesdays! We are working hard to ensure that next year is an enriching experience for all students as we return to campus for full-time learning.
Each spring, we ask families for assistance in confirming their enrollment for the next school year by completing the PowerSchool registration process online. Your timely completion of this process will assist us in having the most accurate numbers for returning students for the 2021-2022 school year, which is directly tied to the SCSD budget and will allow the District in planning for staffing needs more effectively.
In May, you will receive an email from [email protected] that will provide you with specific directions on how to complete the registration process online, including a link to access the InfoSnap portal, as well as a special ID number for your student, referred to as the “Infosnap Code."
If you are not planning to return to our district next year, please notify your school office as soon as possible.
Thank you for your assistance with this important process.
Each spring, we ask families for assistance in confirming their enrollment for the next school year by completing the PowerSchool registration process online. Your timely completion of this process will assist us in having the most accurate numbers for returning students for the 2021-2022 school year, which is directly tied to the SCSD budget and will allow the District in planning for staffing needs more effectively.
In May, you will receive an email from [email protected] that will provide you with specific directions on how to complete the registration process online, including a link to access the InfoSnap portal, as well as a special ID number for your student, referred to as the “Infosnap Code."
If you are not planning to return to our district next year, please notify your school office as soon as possible.
Thank you for your assistance with this important process.
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.
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.
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
- Tuesdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
- Wednesdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00-7:00pm
- Fridays 10:00 am-4:00 p.m.
Register here
Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County here
Sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing:
Central Middle School
- Tuesdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
- Wednesdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00-7:00pm
- Fridays 10:00 am-4:00 p.m.
Register here
Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County here
SCEF News
SCEF’s annual Starlight Gala is always one of the highlights of the year. There are many ways to join in the gala, even after the event is over--both Fund-a-Need and the Silent Auction are still open for your participation!
This year, the Fund-a-Need is a campaign to FUND-THE-FUTURE. This is a spectacular opportunity to fund science and technology tools, equipment, and teacher training for all San Carlos public schools. SCSD is launching a new science curriculum that will bring science appreciation, critical thinking skills, and hands-on learning to San Carlos students. Take a look at what is in store for our kids here: https://youtu.be/Zb3bceZDShU
The Online Silent Auction is a fantastic way to support our kids and win some great items. Check out the many teacher items! The auction is open until 9pm on April 30th. To see online auction items go to www.scefkids.org/events. A huge thank you to SCSD parent, Michael Chang, DDS, and Chang Orthodontics for supporting SCEF as the Starlight Gala Online Bidding Sponsor!
This year, the Fund-a-Need is a campaign to FUND-THE-FUTURE. This is a spectacular opportunity to fund science and technology tools, equipment, and teacher training for all San Carlos public schools. SCSD is launching a new science curriculum that will bring science appreciation, critical thinking skills, and hands-on learning to San Carlos students. Take a look at what is in store for our kids here: https://youtu.be/Zb3bceZDShU
The Online Silent Auction is a fantastic way to support our kids and win some great items. Check out the many teacher items! The auction is open until 9pm on April 30th. To see online auction items go to www.scefkids.org/events. A huge thank you to SCSD parent, Michael Chang, DDS, and Chang Orthodontics for supporting SCEF as the Starlight Gala Online Bidding Sponsor!
Healthy Cities Tutoring at the San Carlos Farmers Market – May 2
Swing by our booth at the SC Farmers Market the first Sunday in May and win a prize! We’ll be there raising awareness about our program, recruiting volunteers and raising funds for our Give Where You Live campaign. Visit our website to learn more.
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.
Optional extended care. Learn more at www.galileo-camps.com.
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.
Optional extended care. Learn more at www.galileo-camps.com.
Steve & Kate's Summer Camp
At Steve & Kate’s Camp, kids take chances and take charge, shaping their day, their way. More choices and fewer expectations creates more possibilities, more self-trust, and less self-doubt.
Campers will choose an interest-based, pod-like group, called a Squad. At camp, children will gather with their fellow enthusiasts to immerse themselves in activities, or pursue projects with an emphasis that speaks to their tastes. Squad specialties include sewing, building, performing arts, coding and gaming, sports & recreation, or a mix of everything!
Within squads, campers decide what they want to do, with whom, and for and how long. Whether one is spending the day sampling all activities, or honing in on sewing skills to redesign their entire wardrobe, one thing is for sure: kids are in control.
Campers will also have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor classes, socially distanced indoor and outdoor recreation, performances, fan-favorites like Gameshow, gaga, and wacky or wet inflatables, and a circuit of rotating activities featuring arcade games, clay, sewing, and more.
We’ve also got plenty of perks for parents. Lunch and snacks are included daily, and there’s no risk if your plans change. At the end of the summer, if you have any leftover purchased Day Passes, we’ll refund them in full, automatically.
Dates: June 14 - July 30 - Summer 2021
Ages: Ages 4-12
Location: Arundel Elementary School
Learn more at https://steveandkatescamp.com/san-carlos/
Campers will choose an interest-based, pod-like group, called a Squad. At camp, children will gather with their fellow enthusiasts to immerse themselves in activities, or pursue projects with an emphasis that speaks to their tastes. Squad specialties include sewing, building, performing arts, coding and gaming, sports & recreation, or a mix of everything!
Within squads, campers decide what they want to do, with whom, and for and how long. Whether one is spending the day sampling all activities, or honing in on sewing skills to redesign their entire wardrobe, one thing is for sure: kids are in control.
Campers will also have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor classes, socially distanced indoor and outdoor recreation, performances, fan-favorites like Gameshow, gaga, and wacky or wet inflatables, and a circuit of rotating activities featuring arcade games, clay, sewing, and more.
We’ve also got plenty of perks for parents. Lunch and snacks are included daily, and there’s no risk if your plans change. At the end of the summer, if you have any leftover purchased Day Passes, we’ll refund them in full, automatically.
Dates: June 14 - July 30 - Summer 2021
Ages: Ages 4-12
Location: Arundel Elementary School
Learn more at https://steveandkatescamp.com/san-carlos/
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 Enhancements
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
Tuesday - April 27, 2021
- 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 info@shsef.org
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday - April 27, 2021
- 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 info@shsef.org
COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments for 16-17 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.