Principal's News
Upcoming Dates
November
11 No School-Veterans Day Observance
12 End of Trimester 1
21-26 No School-Fall Break and Thanksgiving Observance
Halloween and Community Building at Tierra Linda
On October 28, we celebrated fall and Halloween with a costume contest, scavenger hunt and a surprise line dance and song performed by the TL staff. Students were able to dance and created a conga line throughout the Quad at lunch time. If you would like to view the video, click here: TL Mash.
Debate
Over the last two weeks in the Quad at lunch, TL 8th graders have taken interest in debate. Elia and Bailey created their own arguments and had a debate on universal health care. Last week Bailey debated Marina on the legalization of marijuana while students watched and cheered.
Outdoor Education for 6th grade - Jones Gulch
Our assigned week is November 29. The information went out to parents/guardians that signed their child up for OE or indicated a "may attend". Please get the registration completed by November 15. If you did not fill out the form to sign up and your child will be attending, please email [email protected] or [email protected] to get the registration information.
We're back on campus and making memories!
Don't let your student forget all the events. Reserve your yearbook today (prices go up in January):
And don't forget: if you're the parent of an 8th grader, you can buy a tribute ad to congratulate your child as they head into high school. Just use the same link above.
TIDE Academy High School Information-SEE Attached pdf down below
TIDE Academy hosted a successful in-person outdoor 8th great information night last week. To accommodate families who could not attend in person, we are hosting a virtual 8th grade information night on November 16th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rocio Chavez at [email protected]. Why TIDE?
TLM PTA News
Thanks to your support, PTA has reached our fundraising goal!
PTA is so grateful for our generous community! With our $65,000 goal met, we can provide the critical classroom, teacher and student support that enhances the school year for all. Every contribution truly does make a difference. A very special thank you to our Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Sponsors.
PTA is so grateful for our generous community! With our $65,000 goal met, we can provide the critical classroom, teacher and student support that enhances the school year for all. Every contribution truly does make a difference. A very special thank you to our Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Sponsors.
November PTA Meeting
We hope you can join us on November 8th at 7:00pm via Zoom. PTA meetings are a great opportunity to hear directly from principals and connect with our parent community. HERE is zoom meeting link and HERE is the agenda. Meeting ID: 841 9130 8616 / Passcode: 254093 (Note, we are using the same mtg ID and passcode all year.)
We hope you can join us on November 8th at 7:00pm via Zoom. PTA meetings are a great opportunity to hear directly from principals and connect with our parent community. HERE is zoom meeting link and HERE is the agenda. Meeting ID: 841 9130 8616 / Passcode: 254093 (Note, we are using the same mtg ID and passcode all year.)
Spirit Wear is Here!
Welcome to our new online shop for Mariposa and Tierra Linda Spirit Wear. This storefront allows you to purchase items at your convenience throughout the year, instead of one opportunity at the beginning of the year. Items may be added throughout the year as they become available. We welcome feedback about your purchasing experience, item quality, etc at: [email protected]. Happy shopping!
https://www.bonfire.com/store/tierra-linda--mariposa-spirit-wear/
Welcome to our new online shop for Mariposa and Tierra Linda Spirit Wear. This storefront allows you to purchase items at your convenience throughout the year, instead of one opportunity at the beginning of the year. Items may be added throughout the year as they become available. We welcome feedback about your purchasing experience, item quality, etc at: [email protected]. Happy shopping!
https://www.bonfire.com/store/tierra-linda--mariposa-spirit-wear/
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
Participate in our 11th annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back!
Drop extra candy November 1-4th, at your school’s office and it will be donated to Operation Gratitude and sent to our troops. Drs. Chang, Amin, and Kaher will donate $1 per pound of wrapped candy to SCEF.
See the Golden State Warriors while supporting your schools. Learn more and check out upcoming SCEF events here: scefkids.org/events
Drop extra candy November 1-4th, at your school’s office and it will be donated to Operation Gratitude and sent to our troops. Drs. Chang, Amin, and Kaher will donate $1 per pound of wrapped candy to SCEF.
See the Golden State Warriors while supporting your schools. Learn more and check out upcoming SCEF events here: scefkids.org/events
SCSD Wellness Center
I wanted to remind everyone that you have access to the Parent Venture series and resources. They explore a wide variety of topics all about caretaking, child development, and well-being for families. They have sessions in both English and Spanish. Please explore their upcoming workshops here, and feel free to take a look at their past videos!
If you have capacity, please sign up to volunteer for a Walk Audit. This will help to ensure getting to school for walkers, bikers and drivers is easier and safer for all.
Are you interested in joining the Wellness Committee? This is a space for caregivers, teachers, and students who are interested in brainstorming and implementing health and well-being ideas for the District. Please email Ilana to hear more!
If you have capacity, please sign up to volunteer for a Walk Audit. This will help to ensure getting to school for walkers, bikers and drivers is easier and safer for all.
Are you interested in joining the Wellness Committee? This is a space for caregivers, teachers, and students who are interested in brainstorming and implementing health and well-being ideas for the District. Please email Ilana to hear more!
Second Location at Tierra Linda & Additional Days for Curative Van
Please take advantage of the COVID-19 testing provided by Curative and 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)
- NEW Mondays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Fridays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sign-up for testing at Central here
NEW LOCATION OPENING NOV 3!
Tierra Linda Middle School (parking lot)
- Wednesday & Friday 11:00am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sign-up for testing at Tierra Linda here
Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County Here
Central Middle School (parking lot)
- NEW Mondays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Fridays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sign-up for testing at Central here
NEW LOCATION OPENING NOV 3!
Tierra Linda Middle School (parking lot)
- Wednesday & Friday 11:00am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sign-up for testing at Tierra Linda here
Other Community Based Testing sites in San Mateo County Here
Parent Education Opportunities
Changing Perspectives Parent Nights for TK-12 Families - First Session is November 9, 5:30pm-7:00pm. The San Mateo County Office of Education invites Sam Drazin, founder and CEO of Changing Perspectives, to lead two virtual family nights on social emotional learning (SEL) and how to incorporate it at home. He will break SEL down into core competencies and share valuable strategies and resources to support students’ well-being and learning. Learn more.
Community Foundation of San Carlos & the United Against Hate Movement Poetry Slam - Nov 19
The Community Foundation of San Carlos is joining the United Against Hate Movement (Nov 14 - Nov 20) and invites you to be part of the movement to help promote acceptance, inclusion, and equity in our town.
Save the Date - Friday, Nov 19
What: Stand United Against Hate Poetry Slam
When: Fri, Nov 19 from 5 PM - 6 PM PT
Where: Devil's Canyon Brewery, 935 Washington Street
Why: Come out and tell your story, use your voice to stand up and share how you combat hate in our community, your experiences with hate, and how we all can become more united. All ages welcome.
How: Deadline for poetry submission is Tuesday, Nov 9th. Register HERE. More details via this link or in the attached flyer.
Prize: $1500 will be donated to the nonprofit(s) of the winners' choice!
Save the Date - Friday, Nov 19
What: Stand United Against Hate Poetry Slam
When: Fri, Nov 19 from 5 PM - 6 PM PT
Where: Devil's Canyon Brewery, 935 Washington Street
Why: Come out and tell your story, use your voice to stand up and share how you combat hate in our community, your experiences with hate, and how we all can become more united. All ages welcome.
How: Deadline for poetry submission is Tuesday, Nov 9th. Register HERE. More details via this link or in the attached flyer.
Prize: $1500 will be donated to the nonprofit(s) of the winners' choice!
City of San Carlos Flag Football & Basketball Leagues
Friday Night Under the Lights!
Flag Football This coed youth flag football program is intended for boys and girls of all experience levels and emphasizes skill development, good sportsmanship, team work, and fun! The 5-on-5 fast paced games provide the opportunity for children to experience the fun of football and learn the sport. Games are 40-minutes long with a 5-minute half time. Games are held on Friday evenings at Highlands Park from 5:00 – 9:30 pm with the youngest playing first. Practices are held one hour before game time. Game schedules will be available online two weeks prior to the first game at www.quickscores.com/cityofsancarlos.
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 12
Skills Evaluations: Saturday, December 4 at Highlands Park
Season: January 7 – March 4 at Highlands Park (no games February 25) Resident:
$180 Non-resident: $200. Register online at cityofsancarlos.org/register
Youth Basketball League Information
Recreation Youth Basketball Recreation Basketball is a fun, low-pressure way to learn and enjoy the game of basketball. Equal playing time for all! K/1st grade league is co-ed; 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th/6th leagues are single gender. Games are played on Saturdays at the Youth Center. Games are from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm with the youngest playing first. Practices are held one hour before game time. T-shirt uniforms are provided to each participant at the first game. Game schedules will be available online two weeks prior to the first game at www.quickscores.com/cityofsancarlos.
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 12
Skills Evaluations: Saturday, December 11 at San Carlos Youth Center
Season: January 8 – March 5 at San Carlos Youth Center (no games February 19)
Resident: $160 Non-resident: $180. Register online at cityofsancarlos.org/register
Flag Football This coed youth flag football program is intended for boys and girls of all experience levels and emphasizes skill development, good sportsmanship, team work, and fun! The 5-on-5 fast paced games provide the opportunity for children to experience the fun of football and learn the sport. Games are 40-minutes long with a 5-minute half time. Games are held on Friday evenings at Highlands Park from 5:00 – 9:30 pm with the youngest playing first. Practices are held one hour before game time. Game schedules will be available online two weeks prior to the first game at www.quickscores.com/cityofsancarlos.
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 12
Skills Evaluations: Saturday, December 4 at Highlands Park
Season: January 7 – March 4 at Highlands Park (no games February 25) Resident:
$180 Non-resident: $200. Register online at cityofsancarlos.org/register
Youth Basketball League Information
Recreation Youth Basketball Recreation Basketball is a fun, low-pressure way to learn and enjoy the game of basketball. Equal playing time for all! K/1st grade league is co-ed; 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th/6th leagues are single gender. Games are played on Saturdays at the Youth Center. Games are from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm with the youngest playing first. Practices are held one hour before game time. T-shirt uniforms are provided to each participant at the first game. Game schedules will be available online two weeks prior to the first game at www.quickscores.com/cityofsancarlos.
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 12
Skills Evaluations: Saturday, December 11 at San Carlos Youth Center
Season: January 8 – March 5 at San Carlos Youth Center (no games February 19)
Resident: $160 Non-resident: $180. Register online at cityofsancarlos.org/register
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.
San Carlos Belmont After School - Holiday Childcare Programs
Need Care for your child during the holiday breaks? We’ve got you covered!
All of our Holiday Programs here at After School are unique and offer children an opportunity to explore a variety of theme inspired activities. Our Holiday Programs are open to all age-appropriate children, whether they attend After School’s year-round programs or not.
Thanksgiving Break: We run a special two full-day program known as Harvest Week.
Winter Break: We offer care 8 days out of the break, of fun filled winter activities. We serve lunch daily during the weekly holiday breaks and we are open 7:30am-6:00pm.
We also run Holiday Programs during Presidents’ Week and Spring Break and we have a Summer Camp as well!
Please click to here view our website and to register for any of our Holiday Programs! For more information, please email us at [email protected].
All of our Holiday Programs here at After School are unique and offer children an opportunity to explore a variety of theme inspired activities. Our Holiday Programs are open to all age-appropriate children, whether they attend After School’s year-round programs or not.
Thanksgiving Break: We run a special two full-day program known as Harvest Week.
Winter Break: We offer care 8 days out of the break, of fun filled winter activities. We serve lunch daily during the weekly holiday breaks and we are open 7:30am-6:00pm.
We also run Holiday Programs during Presidents’ Week and Spring Break and we have a Summer Camp as well!
Please click to here view our website and to register for any of our Holiday Programs! For more information, please email us at [email protected].
Photos with Santa to benefit Canine Companions
Held at One Step Beyond 575 Old County Rd.San Carlos, CA 94070
Families, kids, all pets, everyone is welcome
Sat. Nov. 13th - 11am-4pm No appointment necessary First come, first served All pets welcome
$20 donation (cash only) for sitting - includes 1 digital photo sent to you via email
Photo tips:
- Mask and social distancing required.
- Give yourself enough time for photo shoot and possible wait time
- If you bring pets, make sure you bring treats/toys to entertain them while you wait - Holiday pet attire encouraged
For more details: www.sancarloslions.org