Principal's News
November 12 was the end of trimester 1. Students in the elective wheel received an email about their new elective that starts on Monday, November 15:
- 6th grade wheel is sixth period
- 7th and 8th grade wheel is first period
Grades for trimester 1 will be emailed on Dec. 1.
Sixth grade Outdoor Education in November 29-Dec. 3. Check your email for:
- Registration form on Informed K12 due Monday, November 15
- Payment information, checks payable to San Carlos School District and given to students' math teacher
- Information, appointment times, and consent form for Rapid PCR Covid testing on November 28 at TL
- Packing list and contact information (pdf is attached on this page)
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
Honey Bear Trees are comin’ to town!
The annual tradition of scouting the Honey Bear lot for the perfect Christmas tree continues! Visit the San Carlos or Redwood City location and don’t forget to mention SCEF, they donate 15% back! Details here.
Grateful for our Community
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we want to share our gratitude to the San Carlos community. Without the spirited volunteers, enthusiastic educators, and generous donors, SCEF could not do what we do year after year. We are grateful for YOU!
The annual tradition of scouting the Honey Bear lot for the perfect Christmas tree continues! Visit the San Carlos or Redwood City location and don’t forget to mention SCEF, they donate 15% back! Details here.
Grateful for our Community
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we want to share our gratitude to the San Carlos community. Without the spirited volunteers, enthusiastic educators, and generous donors, SCEF could not do what we do year after year. We are grateful for YOU!
ROPES Registration for Grades 4,6 and 8 Deadline Nov. 19 5pm
ROPES is the Rite Of Passage ExperienceS program that is specifically designed as an optional enrichment activity as students complete a cycle of their education. ROPES provides students in 4th, 6th, and 8th grade an opportunity to participate in an academic ritual by way of real-life learning experiences. Participating students will choose a self-directed project that incorporates the 21st century learning skills of initiative, inquiry, creativity, communication, cooperation, and leadership. Students have an opportunity to choose from a variety of Challenge Project Categories: Creativity/Appreciation of the Arts, Innovation/Invention, Adventure/Personal Challenge, Cooperative Games, Service/Advocacy, Personal Reflections.
If interested, please register here by Friday Nov 19 at 5pm. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] and for more information visit the SCSD website.
If interested, please register here by Friday Nov 19 at 5pm. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] and for more information visit the SCSD website.
Did you know that California is expanding Transitional Kindergarten (TK) making all 4 year olds eligible by the 2025-26 school year?
For the upcoming 2022-23 school year, students who turn 5 between September 2 and February 1, 2023 are now eligible to register for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). Previously, only students who turned 5 by December 2nd qualified. Additionally, knowing some families will need afternoon care for their TK student, plans for an enriching, extended-day program are in the works for these littlest students, so stay tuned! Visit our Transitional Kindergarten page to learn more about the SCSD TK program.
Here are some important Key Dates coming up for New Student Registration:
- Monday, January 10 - Virtual TK/Kindergarten Welcome Night for New Families from 6:30-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, January 11 - PowerSchool Priority Registration Opens for All New Students at 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 26 - Schools hold Virtual Elementary School Tours for Incoming TK/Kindergarten Families from 4:00-4:30 pm
- Friday, February 11 - PowerSchool Priority Registration Deadline, 4:00 pm
Here are some important Key Dates coming up for New Student Registration:
- Monday, January 10 - Virtual TK/Kindergarten Welcome Night for New Families from 6:30-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, January 11 - PowerSchool Priority Registration Opens for All New Students at 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 26 - Schools hold Virtual Elementary School Tours for Incoming TK/Kindergarten Families from 4:00-4:30 pm
- Friday, February 11 - PowerSchool Priority Registration Deadline, 4:00 pm
Sequoia Health Care Fall Newsletter
Sequoia Healthcare District is a vital part of supporting our school communities health and wellness programs, and ensuring all of our students are cared for and supported. Each quarter, the district puts together a newsletter highlighting what we've been up to, and what each school in the area has been doing. Please see SCSD's newsletter here, and the area-wide newsletter here.
Community Foundation of San Carlos & the United Against Hate Movement Poetry Slam
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.
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. More details via this link.
Prize: $1500 will be donated to the nonprofit(s) of the winners' choice!
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. More details via this link.
Prize: $1500 will be donated to the nonprofit(s) of the winners' choice!
Join Us for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day - November 17
All school communities are invited to participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to celebrate civil rights leader Ruby Bridges, who became the first Black student to integrate at her elementary school in 1960. Educators and administrators are encouraged to invite their students and families to learn about Ruby, walk to school, or participate in another way to honor her courage and role in the Civil Rights movement. Learn more.
Healthy Cities Tutor Orientation and Training
Wednesday, Nov 17
10:00-11:30 am - San Carlos Library (upstairs meeting room) - 610 Elm Street San Carlos
or on Zoom at 7:00-8:30pm
We are looking forward to training and answering your questions about tutoring with HCT! You only need to attend one session. If you have not tutored with us, each session will cover everything you need to know to get started with a student! 35 minutes New Tutor Orientation followed by training in Math, English and Writing.
RSVP and learn more at www.healthycitiestutoring.com.
We can't wait to get started! See you at 10am on Wednesday in person at the San Carlos Library or on Zoom at 7pm, 11/17/2021.
10:00-11:30 am - San Carlos Library (upstairs meeting room) - 610 Elm Street San Carlos
or on Zoom at 7:00-8:30pm
We are looking forward to training and answering your questions about tutoring with HCT! You only need to attend one session. If you have not tutored with us, each session will cover everything you need to know to get started with a student! 35 minutes New Tutor Orientation followed by training in Math, English and Writing.
RSVP and learn more at www.healthycitiestutoring.com.
We can't wait to get started! See you at 10am on Wednesday in person at the San Carlos Library or on Zoom at 7pm, 11/17/2021.
San Carlos United Tryouts for Boys and Girls
San Carlos United is now holding tryouts for AYSO players and players not currently playing competitive soccer. Tryouts for the upcoming 2014 teams will be held Dec 4 and 5. For more information on all age groups and to register online, go to https://www.sancarlosunited.org/opensessions/.
We look forward to seeing you at the San Carlos United tryouts!
We look forward to seeing you at the San Carlos United tryouts!
Parent Education Opportunities
Parent Venture Series - https://www.parentventure.org/events
Changing Perspectives Parent Nights - Next Session is November 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm. 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. (Spanish flyer here).
NEW! How can kids manage their social relationships, both in and out of school? Author/educators Ana Homayoun and Phyllis Fagell present Friends, Frenemies & Friendlier Friends: Navigating School Social Dynamics (November 18, Online).
Changing Perspectives Parent Nights - Next Session is November 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm. 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. (Spanish flyer here).
NEW! How can kids manage their social relationships, both in and out of school? Author/educators Ana Homayoun and Phyllis Fagell present Friends, Frenemies & Friendlier Friends: Navigating School Social Dynamics (November 18, Online).
ACE 2021-22 Holiday Programs
Harvest Week - Winter Break - Mid-Winter Break- Spring Break
As schools close throughout the year for Holiday Breaks, ACE remains open at our Arroyo site for a fun-filled action packed time!
ACE offers full day Holiday Camp programming from 8am-6pm daily that includes lunch and afternoon snack. Each Holiday program has its own creative theme attached with daily enrichment programming that includes STEAM, Outdoor Athletic Activities, Indoor games, cooking, and of course, FUN FOR EVERYONE!
ACE welcomes all children between the ages of 4.5-12 years to join in the fun! Please visit our website at www.acesancarlos.com for more information and see our Holiday Program Page.
ACE offers full day Holiday Camp programming from 8am-6pm daily that includes lunch and afternoon snack. Each Holiday program has its own creative theme attached with daily enrichment programming that includes STEAM, Outdoor Athletic Activities, Indoor games, cooking, and of course, FUN FOR EVERYONE!
ACE welcomes all children between the ages of 4.5-12 years to join in the fun! Please visit our website at www.acesancarlos.com for more information and see our Holiday Program Page.
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) (***EDITORS - Please use the image at the right if you are able, if not, please use the language written below. Do not insert both)
- 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) (***EDITORS - Please use the image at the right if you are able, if not, please use the language written below. Do not insert both)
- 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.
New Location & Additional Days for Curative Van
Please take advantage of the 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)
- 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! Tierra Linda Middle School ( back 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
Click on the link to sign up at one of the following locations to begin your regular weekly testing.
Central Middle School (parking lot)
- 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! Tierra Linda Middle School ( back 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