Principal's News
August
29-Sept.1 Typical bell schedule with block classes on Wednesday and Thursday
September
1 Back to School Night 6:00 p.m. - 7:45
2 Minimum Day with 1:00 p.m. dismissal
5 No School, Labor Day Holiday observance
Welcome
This week we have been full of joy! Students returned and are learning our behavior expectations:
Practice Safety
Accept Responsibility
Work Ethically
Stay Safe
We all want to thank you. Your children are amazing. I am hearing "please, thank you, and hello". Students frequently engage in conversations, so I can learn their story and they can learn my story. One student asked, "How was your summer?" and another apologized for bumping someone during Gaga Ball. We are learning about students and building community. We have students "scooping up peers" who are new or don't have a place to sit at lunch. Some of our clubs have started this week as well. We will have announcements every Thursday for students during period 3.
Back-To-School Night (See attached schedule)
On September 1 we have Back-to-School Night. Parents and caregivers get to follow their student(s)' schedule. Your student will make a schedule for you during Advisory on Wednesday and bring it home. BTSN starts at 6:00 p.m. with Zero period. We will have announcements and a welcome from administrators during first period. If you have a sixth graders, meet in the gym for second period so you can meet PE teachers and PE Opposite (Wheel) teachers.
Happy First Day of School! #SCSDFirstDay
Welcome back to school San Carlos Families! We want to see your back to school photos on our social media pages! To have your photos featured, please email them to [email protected] and then follow/like us on our pages to see your pics.
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Twitter
Don't forget to use our SCSD hashtags - #scsdfirstday and #scsdproud💚 and like or follow our SCSD pages!
Don't forget to use our SCSD hashtags - #scsdfirstday and #scsdproud💚 and like or follow our SCSD pages!
Middle School Fall Sports Sign-Ups are Here!
Sign your student up for SCSD Fall Sports! Cross Country, Flag Football, Girls' Volleyball. Try-outs begin soon so be sure to check out the website for more details. See you on the court!
San Carlos Education Foundation SCEF
Here’s to a GREAT school year ahead!
Welcome back! We are excited to announce a collaboration between the San Carlos Education Foundation and PTAs to streamline and simplify fundraising across the district. Beginning this school year, ALL fundraising will be consolidated with SCEF.
Our fundraising goal this year is $3.7 million and the suggested per student donation is $1,850, which includes funding for your PTA. Check out our new website for more information.
SCEF depends on the efforts of our volunteer board and other community members to raise the funds necessary to ensure a quality education for every student. Special thanks to Wendy Wood, a professional graphic designer whose boys attend San Carlos schools. Wendy has donated her design services for several years and we are grateful for her generous donation. Also, thanks to local parent Veronica Dils for providing website design at a deep discount so that we could refresh our website to support our new alliance with the PTA. If you would like to lend your professional expertise to help our local schools, please contact our Executive Director, Kathy Parmer-Lohan at kathy@scefkids.org
Welcome back! We are excited to announce a collaboration between the San Carlos Education Foundation and PTAs to streamline and simplify fundraising across the district. Beginning this school year, ALL fundraising will be consolidated with SCEF.
Our fundraising goal this year is $3.7 million and the suggested per student donation is $1,850, which includes funding for your PTA. Check out our new website for more information.
SCEF depends on the efforts of our volunteer board and other community members to raise the funds necessary to ensure a quality education for every student. Special thanks to Wendy Wood, a professional graphic designer whose boys attend San Carlos schools. Wendy has donated her design services for several years and we are grateful for her generous donation. Also, thanks to local parent Veronica Dils for providing website design at a deep discount so that we could refresh our website to support our new alliance with the PTA. If you would like to lend your professional expertise to help our local schools, please contact our Executive Director, Kathy Parmer-Lohan at kathy@scefkids.org
NEW 15 Mile Per Hour School Zones
The speed limit for 15 streets adjacent to school sites have be lowered to 15 miles per hour. Please be extra cautious and mindful while driving in school zones. The Sheriff’s Office has deployed message boards to communicate the new speed limit in school zones. Please see the City of San Carlos' newsletter for more details. The following streets are affected:
STREET - TO - FROM
Cedar St. - Cherry St. - Arroyo Ave.
Arroyo Ave. - Cedar St. - Elm St.
Chestnut St. - Baytree Rd. - Cherry St.
Phelps Rd. - Arguello Park - San Carlos Ave.
Arundel Rd. - Arundel Elementary School - San Carlos Ave.
San Carlos Ave. - Wellington Dr. - Phelps Rd.
Belle Ave. - Upper Lupin Way - Knoll Dr.
Tamarack Ave. - Elizabeth St. - Arroyo Ave.
Dartmouth Ave. - San Carlos Ave. - Wellington Dr.
Clifford Ave. - Eaton Ave. - Belle Roche Ave.
Melendy Dr. - Portofino Dr. - Hewitt Dr.
Cedar St. - Belmont Ave. - Saint Francis Way
White Oak Way - Park Ave. - White Oaks Elementary School
White Oak Way - White Oaks Elementary School - Chestnut St.
Fairmont Ave. - Park Ave. - Cedar St.
STREET - TO - FROM
Cedar St. - Cherry St. - Arroyo Ave.
Arroyo Ave. - Cedar St. - Elm St.
Chestnut St. - Baytree Rd. - Cherry St.
Phelps Rd. - Arguello Park - San Carlos Ave.
Arundel Rd. - Arundel Elementary School - San Carlos Ave.
San Carlos Ave. - Wellington Dr. - Phelps Rd.
Belle Ave. - Upper Lupin Way - Knoll Dr.
Tamarack Ave. - Elizabeth St. - Arroyo Ave.
Dartmouth Ave. - San Carlos Ave. - Wellington Dr.
Clifford Ave. - Eaton Ave. - Belle Roche Ave.
Melendy Dr. - Portofino Dr. - Hewitt Dr.
Cedar St. - Belmont Ave. - Saint Francis Way
White Oak Way - Park Ave. - White Oaks Elementary School
White Oak Way - White Oaks Elementary School - Chestnut St.
Fairmont Ave. - Park Ave. - Cedar St.
Parent Education Opportunities
Fire Safety and Prevention: A Disaster Prep Town Hall
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 6:00-7:00pm (Online)
Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 5:30–6:30pm (Online)
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.- Parent Venture
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 6:00-7:00pm (Online)
Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 5:30–6:30pm (Online)
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.- Parent Venture
Series Events
Please join Children's Health Council's Free Parent Anxiety Support Group! The next one is September 22, 12-1:30pm, sign up here.
Walk and Roll to School Poster Contest
SMC Safe Routes to School (Open to Students in All Grades)
Submission deadline September 16
Calling all San Mateo County student artists! Help promote International Walk to School Day on October 12th! Students may submit original artwork or use the template - Learn more from Entry Rules (English | Spanish) and example Multigenerational Travel Diary (English | Spanish).
Submission deadline September 16
Calling all San Mateo County student artists! Help promote International Walk to School Day on October 12th! Students may submit original artwork or use the template - Learn more from Entry Rules (English | Spanish) and example Multigenerational Travel Diary (English | Spanish).
2023 Calendar Contest Now Open!
HIP Housing is a nonprofit that provides thousands of people in San Mateo County with a place to call home!
They are inviting all K-5th graders in San Mateo County to send them a fabulous drawing of a home, along with a quote on what home means to you. The winning 12 will be featured in their 2023 calendar and have an opportunity to present their drawing to their local Town or City Council. Entries are due September 23. Learn more. Entry Form in EnglishEntry Form in Spanish
They are inviting all K-5th graders in San Mateo County to send them a fabulous drawing of a home, along with a quote on what home means to you. The winning 12 will be featured in their 2023 calendar and have an opportunity to present their drawing to their local Town or City Council. Entries are due September 23. Learn more. Entry Form in EnglishEntry Form in Spanish