May
3-14 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SBAC Standardized Testing for students taking the assessments in-person.
*3 & 4 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All students in groups A, B, and 7th/8th grade C will have classes on Zoom
*6 & 7 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All students in groups A, B, and 7th/8th grade C will have classes on Zoom
*10 & 11. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All students in groups A, B, and 7th/8th grade C will have classes on Zoom
*13 & 14. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All students in groups A, B, and 7th/8th grade C will have classes on Zoom
*Periods 1 & 2 meet on Monday and Thursday Periods 3 & 4 meet on Tuesday and Friday
5 & 12 All 7 classes meet on Zoom with the regular schedule
Dear TL Families:
For the next two weeks we will be giving SBAC assessments in-person. If your child is in the Connections program and has opted to come for the assessments in-person, you should have received an email about the date and time. Students may bring a water bottle and book to read. Students will meet in their first period class each day when coming to campus and test with their first period teacher. Students in the A group come on Monday and Tuesday and students in the B group come to school on Thursday and Friday. All students will meet in Zoom classes on Wednesday and in the afternoon (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.) at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. except Ms. Robinson's sixth graders. They will continue their regular schedule next week. Students in 6th grade Connections that are taking SBAC in-person will come to school to test May 10, 11, 13 and 14 from 9:00 - 11:30 and Ms. Robinson will test 6th grade students remotely during this week.
If your child will be taking SBAC remotely, this will happen at the end of May. We have not set the schedule and more details will come in about two weeks.
A note about SBAC standardized tests...
We use the data from SBAC to inform instruction and one of many formal assessments to measure student growth and progress. We ask that students do their best to complete the assessments. SBAC is not used to determine class placement for next year in middle school or high school or for promotion to the next grade. This year the assessments will be shortened. Students have as much time as needed to complete the assessments.
Sincerely,
Kristen Ugrin
May Mental Health Awareness-Counselor Podcast
Ms. Garlick and Ms. Joback are recording a podcast weekly during May for Mental Health Awareness. We are answering students' questions in the podcast and offering supports.
Here's the link
It's on Youtube, so hopefully easy to access.
TL ASB/Leadership News
The Tierra Linda Leadership class is collecting "Breakfast Food "for Samaritan House until May 14th. Breakfast items include: breakfast bars, coffee, tea, cereal, pancake mix, waffle mix and syrup & jam (no glass).
TLM PTA News
May PTA Meeting - Join Us!
We welcome all to join us for our last PTA meeting of this school year on Monday, May 10th at 7:00pm via Zoom. Mtg ID: 814 6157 0546 / Passcode: 240134. You can find the agenda HERE.
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
San Carlos Education Foundation SCEF News
The San Carlos Education Foundation’s Virtual Starlight Gala last weekend was amazing and certainly one of the highlights of the year. Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the gala, live and on-line auctions, teacher outings, Starlight Raffle and generous contributions to the Fund-the-Future campaign. We are still crunching the numbers, and all indications are that our community knocked this one out of the park.
We appreciate the many SCEF sponsors, and business & individual auction donors who make this type of event possible. A special thank you to:
- Diamond Gala Sponsors - the Partners at Dwell Realtors--Laura Bertolacci, Bob Bredel, Tatum Clarke, Alana Corso, and Joyce Romeo
- Premia Capital and Prince Street Properties for their lead Fund-The-Future donation
- Chang Orthodontics as our online bidding sponsor
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities as Benefactor sponsor
- Wendy Wood Design for her graphic design talents
- Moquin Press for printing our invitations and program
We are grateful for our intrepid volunteer chairs-Debbie Blucher, Stephanie Brill and Roberta Marks, our “fast and fun” auctioneer Chad Carvey and as always, our SCEF staff-Christopher Kashap, Scott Cleaveland, Joanne Chow and Kathy Parmer-Lohan.
We appreciate the many SCEF sponsors, and business & individual auction donors who make this type of event possible. A special thank you to:
- Diamond Gala Sponsors - the Partners at Dwell Realtors--Laura Bertolacci, Bob Bredel, Tatum Clarke, Alana Corso, and Joyce Romeo
- Premia Capital and Prince Street Properties for their lead Fund-The-Future donation
- Chang Orthodontics as our online bidding sponsor
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities as Benefactor sponsor
- Wendy Wood Design for her graphic design talents
- Moquin Press for printing our invitations and program
We are grateful for our intrepid volunteer chairs-Debbie Blucher, Stephanie Brill and Roberta Marks, our “fast and fun” auctioneer Chad Carvey and as always, our SCEF staff-Christopher Kashap, Scott Cleaveland, Joanne Chow and Kathy Parmer-Lohan.
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.
Distance Learning/Virtual Option for Fall
Last week we surveyed our Connections Distance Learning families about their preference for continuing with a distance learning/virtual option for next school year. About 40 families expressed interest in continuing with a distance learning model. SB 98, the law that allows distance learning and provides guidance to districts, is expiring in June. There may be another bill considered to guide this program for next year. While we wait for the State to make a decision if they will support these options, we will continue to explore an Independent Study program option for these families. SCSD may provide this program or a regional Independent Study Program may be offered to support several of our neighboring districts. Our hope is that we maintain enrollment for all of our San Carlos families who would like to be part of SCSD.
At this time, we encourage all families to remain enrolled in their home school for next year to ensure consistent communication. When we have more information we will communicate directly with the families that have expressed interest. If you are interested in having your child attend a virtual program next year, please complete this survey if you have not done so already - SCSD Virtual Program Interest for 2021-2022. Please complete one survey per child.
At this time, we encourage all families to remain enrolled in their home school for next year to ensure consistent communication. When we have more information we will communicate directly with the families that have expressed interest. If you are interested in having your child attend a virtual program next year, please complete this survey if you have not done so already - SCSD Virtual Program Interest for 2021-2022. Please complete one survey per child.
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 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, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00-7:00pm
Register Here
Other Community Based Testing sites in San San Mateo County Here
Sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing:
Central Middle School
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00-7:00pm
Register Here
Other Community Based Testing sites in San San Mateo County Here
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.
Dates: June 14 - July 30, 2021
Location: Brittan Acres Elementary School
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.
Dates: June 14 - July 30, 2021
Location: Brittan Acres Elementary School
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! 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! 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/
Sam Trans Survey on School Routes
SamTrans is proposing changes to their bus routes and they need YOUR feedback, especially regarding Route 61 and Route 95 which serve San Carlos. Please take a moment to fill out their survey. This is your chance to be heard! You can also learn more about Reimagine SamTrans by visiting their website and/or joining a regional meeting.
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.
City of San Carlos
Free Mental Health & Wellness Workshops for Youth
May is Mental Health Month. The San Carlos Youth Advisory Council is hosting a free mental health workshop for middle school and high school-age students. The workshop will be virtual and led by
counselors from One Life Counseling Center. Registration is required.
Mental Health and Wellness Workshop for Youth – May 18, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
For more information and to register, visit cityofsancarlos.org/yac.
counselors from One Life Counseling Center. Registration is required.
Mental Health and Wellness Workshop for Youth – May 18, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
For more information and to register, visit cityofsancarlos.org/yac.
Parenting Series: Teen Substance Abuse Prevention
How to Talk to Your Teen
May 5 • 6:30 - 7:30 PM
This presentation will include an introduction to motivational interviewing and offer concrete examples of how these skills can be used to improve communication with your teen.
We will also discuss active listening, and how using active listening with your teen can improve communication within the family unit.
May 5 • 6:30 - 7:30 PM
This presentation will include an introduction to motivational interviewing and offer concrete examples of how these skills can be used to improve communication with your teen.
We will also discuss active listening, and how using active listening with your teen can improve communication within the family unit.
Normal"" Adolescent Development
May 12 • 6:30 - 7:30 PM
This presentation includes a brief explanation of adolescent brain development, including the changes adolescent brains go through during the formative teen years. We will also
discuss issues that can interfere with brain development during this time.
May 12 • 6:30 - 7:30 PM
This presentation includes a brief explanation of adolescent brain development, including the changes adolescent brains go through during the formative teen years. We will also
discuss issues that can interfere with brain development during this time.
Basics of Substance Use: When Should
I Worry, How to Identify Signs
May 19 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
This presentation provides basic information about various substances and examples of how to recognize substance use in teens. We will also offer some tips for discussing substance use with your teens, as well as an explanation of harm reduction and why we find it to be the most effective method of working with substance use.
Trauma: How to Define it, Impacts on Teens
and Intersection with Substance Use
May 26 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This presentation includes information about different types of trauma, how to recognize trauma, and how trauma can affect adolescents. We will also discuss how trauma intersects with substance use, and how substances can hinder our ability to heal from trauma.
and Intersection with Substance Use
May 26 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This presentation includes information about different types of trauma, how to recognize trauma, and how trauma can affect adolescents. We will also discuss how trauma intersects with substance use, and how substances can hinder our ability to heal from trauma.
Register Here - bit.ly/TSAseries21"
Hip Hop Concert to Promote Healthy-No Vape Options
Vape companies are using hip hop music to target youth. Let's use hip hop to empower youth to take a break from the vape! Take a Break from the Vape, a hip hop concert and PSA awards ceremony, takes place on May 20th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with an after party from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Register for the concert here. You will receive a Zoom link for the concert and awards ceremony after you register.