Principals News
We have three weeks until our next break. Report cards were emailed home over the break.
November 29-Dec 3 :
- Sixth graders attend outdoor education program at Jones Gulch.
- Drop off at TL blacktop at 9:00 a.m. on November 29
- Bring a lunch and refillable water bottle in their backpack along with luggage and sleeping bag
- Students should leave their cell phone at home.
- Check your email for more information and links
- Students return Friday, Dec. 3 around 1:00 p.m.
If your child is going to be attending school at TL this week, it is the regular bell schedule and they should report to the gym for PE with Mr. Watts on Monday morning at 8:35 a.m.
December
15 & 16 are minimum days and dismissal is 1:00 p.m.
17-31 No school, Winter Break
January
3 No school, Winter Break
4 Classes resume, first day back in the new year
8th Grade to High School Transition Information, Carlmont
I will be attending Outdoor Education with our 6th graders. If you need assistance, please contact Charu Gulati or Cori Carpenter next week.
Sincerely,
Kristen Ugrin
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
The SCEF Read-A-Thon--register NOW! The 2nd annual Read-A-Thon starts in January 2022. Visit www.scefkids.org/read2022 to learn more and register before December 15 to be entered into our early-bird registration prize raffle! 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. Ways to ways to donate before year-end - Appreciated Stock A gift of appreciated stock (that you have held for more than 1 year) is better than selling the stock and donating the proceeds. If you itemize, you may take a charitable deduction for the total donation amount while avoiding capital gains taxes. Learn more here. - Workplace Giving Many employers will match your donation to SCEF and some are offering end-of-year matching at 2:1. - Give Every Month Program Start now and spread your contributions across the school year. Every little bit helps SCEF meet our fundraising goal of $3.2M to meet our mission of supporting every child, every day, in every classroom.
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 can 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
San Carlos Park & Rec Presents Night of Holiday Lights - Dec 3
Join the City of San Carlos for a night of live music and entertainment, holiday lights and snowfall, family fun, games and rides on Friday, Dec 3 from 5:00-8:30 pm.
For more information, visit www.cityofsancarlos.org/pr
For more information, visit www.cityofsancarlos.org/pr
San Carlos United Tryouts - For Boys & Girls Born Between 2003-2014 - Dec 4-5
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!
San Carlos Little League is open for Registration for the 2022 season!
We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2022 Little League season is officially OPEN for all divisions, from T-Ball (born before September 1, 2018) and Seniors (born after August 31, 2005).
To help us plan, we are asking families to register their players and for coaches to sign up to volunteer by December 17. Unlike previous years, we will be conducting player evaluations in the January time-frame for Farm to Majors divisions.
Please go to https://www.sancarlosll.org to start the process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Danielle Van Wert at daniellepvw@yahoo.com.
To help us plan, we are asking families to register their players and for coaches to sign up to volunteer by December 17. Unlike previous years, we will be conducting player evaluations in the January time-frame for Farm to Majors divisions.
Please go to https://www.sancarlosll.org to start the process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Danielle Van Wert at daniellepvw@yahoo.com.
Parent Education Opportunity
Parent Venture Series - https://www.parentventure.org/events
San Mateo County Reads Fireside Chat: Voting Rights Discussion with Champions of the Civil Rights Movement (November 30)
The County Office of Education invites community members and educators to discuss voting rights with champions of the Civil Rights movement. Among the speakers are Reena Evers-Everette, Executive Director of the Medgar and Mylie Evers Institute; Lisa McNair, Civil Rights Activist; and Jerry Mitchell, founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting and author of Race Against Time. Learn more here.
San Mateo County Reads Fireside Chat: Voting Rights Discussion with Champions of the Civil Rights Movement (November 30)
The County Office of Education invites community members and educators to discuss voting rights with champions of the Civil Rights movement. Among the speakers are Reena Evers-Everette, Executive Director of the Medgar and Mylie Evers Institute; Lisa McNair, Civil Rights Activist; and Jerry Mitchell, founder of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting and author of Race Against Time. Learn more here.
Covid Reminders
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 or during school breaks.
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 or during school breaks.
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 (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 CountyHere
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 (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 CountyHere