Principal's News
Conference Week is October 4-8 and students dismiss at 1:00 p.m. Teachers are scheduling conferences. If you would like to conference with one or some of your child's teachers, send them an email to request a conference. Each teacher has 100-120 students, so they may need to conference at a time other than conference week. TL teachers are dedicated to open communication and there is an open grade book through Illuminate. Parent/guardian Illuminate account information was sent out the week of Sept 13, so check your email for details. We will be holding individual conferences, Student Support Team (SST) meetings and 504 meetings this week as well.
Important Announcement Message on Friday
Last Friday I sent an announcement about an incident on campus that was found to be unsubstantiated. There was a post on Next Door about the threat which had incorrect information. There was no planned threat of violence at Tierra Linda. Students that were part of the sixth grade class were supported and we will meet with them on Monday morning. Our message to students when it comes to being in a community together, "If you hear or see something, say something." This also applies to inappropriate jokes, teasing, making fun of others and bullying.
Masks
Students are required to wear masks at school indoors. Please consider sending you child with an extra mask in their backpack. It's always good to have an extra on these warm days.
Our school leadership team and SCSD School Board is continually analyzing the San Mateo County COVID-19 data, local trends, and school data to determine when it may be appropriate to layer in additional COVID-19 protections above CDPH and San Mateo County Office of Education guidelines. For example, we instituted an outdoor masking requirement after Labor Day weekend due to increased travel among our student population and staggered eating periods for 6th and 7th/8th graders.
Currently, there has been a decline in COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area and San Mateo County. Furthermore, San Mateo County is reporting an increase in our vaccination rate - to 94% for 16 years olds and older and 93.7% for 12 year olds and older. San Mateo County has one of the highest vaccination rates with one of the lowest COVID rates in the State.
As a result of this information, we have decided to discontinue our outdoor masking requirement starting Monday. However, as before, students and staff may still decide to wear a mask outdoors.
Drinking Fountains are closed- Water filing stations are open
Please remind your student to bring a refillable bottle or cup for water. Due to Covid-19 students can't drink water directly from a drinking fountain, so bottles area much safer option.
School ID/ Make up Picture Day
Some of the school ID's did not print properly. We are working to get every student an ID. Please bear with us through this process. Make up picture Day is October 22nd. Students will be called out of class through out the day. If you have questions, please contact Ms Carpenter at [email protected]
PTA Needs your support!
This year, your support of the PTA will help us create the campus environment that all our kids have missed out on last year. We are working hard to focus our efforts on programs and activities that will make a positive difference for the kids in our school and enhance their educational experience. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $65,000 to help us do this and our ask is $250 per family. We are currently 50% to our goal. Your financial support, at whatever level your family can give, helps ensure we have the funds required to continue to support Classrooms and Teachers, Community Building Events, Art and Special Programs, and Advocacy efforts across our district and throughout the state.
Meanwhile, to celebrate our school spirit and “Better Together!” campaign, we will have a TL-Mariposa T-shirt (approved for TL PE wear!). Sponsors will be recognized on the back of the shirt and receive complimentary shirts for their immediate family. Additional sponsor benefits outlined HERE.
Thank you so much to all who have already donated!
Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed
We are very much in need in Hot Lunch Helpers to support our incredible Hot Lunch Supervisor, Colleen Lochrie, [email protected]. You can sign up for any or all days: Mon / Tues / Fri from 11:55am – 12:55pm and Thurs 11:30am -12:30pm. In order to volunteer at our schools in San Carlos in the San Carlos School District in 2021-22, fill out the SCSD Volunteer Request Form, which will go to HR in the district office. HR will then send you a Self-Certification of Vaccination Status that will need to be submitted. All volunteers, like employees, need to either verify vaccination or a weekly negative COVID test. Thank you for considering lending time to make lunch run smoothly for our kids!
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
SCEF is an organization that relies on volunteers! We are currently in need of volunteers on our finance and marketing teams. Interested in sharing your expertise or passion while supporting our public schools and volunteering with other parents? Please fill out this GoogleForm: https://forms.gle/GcFmSwk63SgU55k59
So many ways to give! Your support of our schools is appreciated and necessary, and there are many ways for you to give (https://scefkids.org/donate/).
So many ways to give! Your support of our schools is appreciated and necessary, and there are many ways for you to give (https://scefkids.org/donate/).
The Voicebox Choir is BACK!
Murphy Music Camps is so excited to reopen this award-winning choir after a year and a half of COVID restrictions. The Voicebox Choir had become a staple of San Carlos and one of the best middle school choirs on the peninsula. Mrs. Murphy hopes to return it to its former glory! This choir is open to all 6th-8th graders. We will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday, Sep. 27 at 7:00pm, via Zoom and our first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, Sep. 29 at 1:30 in the TL Band Room. We hope to see you there!"
Zoom meeting ID: 925 1907 7310
Password: voicebox
Zoom meeting ID: 925 1907 7310
Password: voicebox
San Carlos Children's Theater
Join friends from all the San Carlos middle school's in this year's school production ANNIE JR! Everyone who signs up will get a part in the show.
6th, 7th and 8th graders are asked to attend a short audition on October 5th to be assigned characters.
Grab a flyer in the office for more details and register for ANNIE JR at San Carlos Children’s Theater. But don’t wait too long! Auditions will be held October 5th and rehearsals begin in mid-October.
6th, 7th and 8th graders are asked to attend a short audition on October 5th to be assigned characters.
Grab a flyer in the office for more details and register for ANNIE JR at San Carlos Children’s Theater. But don’t wait too long! Auditions will be held October 5th and rehearsals begin in mid-October.
Community Foundation of San Carlos
The Community Foundation of San Carlos is proud to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month!
To us, Latinx Heritage Month is about honoring the different and diverse cultures and heritages, celebrating in the joy, the strength, and contributions of our Latinx community as well as continuing to learn more about its rich cultures and history.
We have a list of resources to share and are honored to uplift and amplify the voices of our community members.
Happy Latinx Heritage Month!
To us, Latinx Heritage Month is about honoring the different and diverse cultures and heritages, celebrating in the joy, the strength, and contributions of our Latinx community as well as continuing to learn more about its rich cultures and history.
We have a list of resources to share and are honored to uplift and amplify the voices of our community members.
Happy Latinx Heritage Month!
San Mateo CountyReads
San Mateo County Reads fosters community building, enthusiasm for reading, and deep discussions by inviting people to participate in a reading experience across the county. This year, students and families can choose from a range of books under the theme of "Good Trouble." Learn more.
Parent Education Series
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have influenced and enriched our nation and society.
How will Covid impact learning and mental health? Anya Kamenetz, NPR education correspondent, will discuss her upcoming book, The Stolen Year: How America's Covid Response Failed Children, and How We Can Fix It (September 29, Online).
How will Covid impact learning and mental health? Anya Kamenetz, NPR education correspondent, will discuss her upcoming book, The Stolen Year: How America's Covid Response Failed Children, and How We Can Fix It (September 29, Online).
COVID Reminders - Stay Home When Sick and Get Tested
Staying home when sick and getting tested for COVID-19 are two of the most effective ways to keep our community safe. Click here to for more information.
Common Symptoms of COVID-19 (CDPH)
- Headache, Fever or Chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Muscle or body aches, New Loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
- If you have any of the symptoms listed above, call your school office to report an illness, stay home, and take a COVID test.
- If you need to report a COVID case, please call our District Nurse - Page Pollack at 650-632-8300 (Arroyo Office) or Human Resources at 650-590-5922 if the Nurse is unavailable.
For additional information, visit our COVID-19 Resources page and review the SCSD Health & Safety Plan.
Common Symptoms of COVID-19 (CDPH)
- Headache, Fever or Chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Muscle or body aches, New Loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
- If you have any of the symptoms listed above, call your school office to report an illness, stay home, and take a COVID test.
- If you need to report a COVID case, please call our District Nurse - Page Pollack at 650-632-8300 (Arroyo Office) or Human Resources at 650-590-5922 if the Nurse is unavailable.
For additional information, visit our COVID-19 Resources page and review the SCSD Health & Safety Plan.
Curative Van
Please take advantage of the no-cost COVID-19 testing provided by the San Mateo County Health Department.
Click on the link to sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing:
- Central Middle School (parking lot, under solar structure)
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Fridays 11:00 am-5:00 pm (effective August 17, 2021)
- Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County Here
Click on the link to sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing:
- Central Middle School (parking lot, under solar structure)
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Fridays 11:00 am-5:00 pm (effective August 17, 2021)
- Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County Here