Principal’s News
September
25 San Carlos Day of Service returns!
October
3-7 Conference Week, Minimum Day Schedule, dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
10 No School, local holiday
Order School Pictures
AMC 8 Sign ups!
American Math Competition
The AMC 8 is a national contest for middle school students and it will be offered at TL on January 23rd. Joining the Math Club is required and requires one day a week of practice after school. Students should sign up on this form by September 16th in order to secure their spot: https://forms.gle/nHaoFmFYZ1FTfNkZ8
Library News
Welcome back to school! The 2022/2023 school year promises to be very exciting. This year the library will be hosting various events/activities each month.
September kicks off our "Around-the-World" Book Reading Challenge. The theme, based on Jules Verne's best-selling novel, “Around the World in 80 Days”, challenges students to read books whose settings are from different countries and continents around the world. With each book finished, students will be given a dot to place on a giant map in the library corresponding to where the book was set. By the end of the year, we will be able to see from which continents (and countries) we’ve read the most and what new books we want to add to the global offering to continue to broaden and diversify our already inclusive selection of books.
In addition to the "Around-the-World" challenge, we will be celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, September 15th - October 15th as well as Banned Books Week, which runs from September 18th - September 22nd.
I’m excited to begin class visits, and by all means...please send your children to me for book recommendations!
Ms. Baxter
Carlmont High School Transitions
Yes, we have just started school and there is already news to report about transitioning to high school for our 8th graders. All the information can be found on the Carlmont High School website or by clicking on this link. Some of the dates are coming up in early November starting with address verification. Whenever there is a new Carlmont Corner, I will send it out to our eighth grade families. Carlmont Corner Fall 2022 If you attend a feeder middle school and would like to receive our newsletter in your inbox, or have any questions about 8th Grade transition to Carlmont, please click here to send CHS an email.
COVID Reminders & Testing Options
Testing Resources
- Worksite Labs - Arroyo Upper Elementary (Patio 3) - Sign-up for testing at Arroyo
- Curative - Central Middle School (parking lot) - Sign-up for testing at Central
- Curative - Tierra Linda Middle School (parking lot) - Sign-up for testing at Tierra Linda
- Other Community-Based Testing Sites in San Mateo County
COVID-19 Testing for Schools and Students - Find up-to-date resources on testing in districts and schools as well as at home.
Tierra Linda/Mariposa PTA News
TLM PTA Meeting on Zoom September 12 at 7:00 p.m.
We welcome you to join us for our first PTA meeting Monday, September 12th at 7:00 pm on zoom. We will go over the programs we support here at TL and invite input into this year’s community building efforts and family events. Please find the agenda here.
All our TL community is encouraged to attend, but if you would like to vote at the meeting please make sure you are a PTA member with dues paid prior to Monday’s zoom. More information on how to join below.
You can support the TLM PTA in many ways:
Become a PTA member and Donate: As a member of the TLM PTA, you are a voice for our kids and part of the largest child advocacy program in the country. We are going for 100% membership this year and invite everyone to learn more here. This year, the TLM PTA is partnering with the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF) to streamline and simplify fundraising across the district. Your donation will fund vital district programs as well as support our PTA. Find more information here: Membership and Fundraising.
Help with lunch service is urgently needed! The volunteer help we had during the first few days of school made all the difference in keeping the lines moving and getting our students their meals with enough time to eat. Now that The Lunchmaster is in full swing, our one lunch server needs help more than ever! If you can spare an hour once a week, a few times a week, or all five days, it would make a huge difference for our hungry kids and our hard working food server. If you can help, sign up here. Thank you!
Lunch service times:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Wednesday 10:35 - 11:35 a.m.
Thursday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities: There are a number of positions we are hoping to fill on our TLM PTA board and in support of PTA events and activities. Please have a look and sign up here!
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
We are kicking off the school year, and welcoming fall with some great opportunities for you to win great experiences and items while supporting your school:
- SCEF Raffle: Will you be the lucky winner? Get tickets for yourself and your teachers!
- Fall Silent Auction: Opens September 26th and closes October 2nd. Information and link to auction site coming soon!
- 3rd Annual SCEF Read-a-thon: October 28th-November 10th: The districtwide read-a-thon has been moved from winter to integrate with our schools’ book fairs. Look for much more information in the coming weeks.
Healthy Cities Tutoring Fall Workshops
Two sessions to choose from: September 21 or October 5, 7:00-7:30 pm. Are you a new volunteer tutor? Interested in becoming a tutor but want to learn more first? Join other new tutors and learn more about HCT and our program, meet our staff and have all your questions answered! Learn more and RSVP
Fall Training: Tutor Tips Workshop
Don't miss our Fall Tutor Tips Training led by HCT staff and teachers from our schools. Learn valuable techniques for engaging and supporting your students. Learn more and RSVP. Two sessions to choose from:
- Wednesday, October 12, 10:30 – 11:30 am- San Carlos Public Library - RSVP here
- Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Clifford Elementary School Library - RSVP here
Volunteer and make a difference for students in our community!
Become a volunteer tutor and in one hour a week you can change a life! It’s a fun and rewarding way to give back to your community and stay engaged with our local schools. One hour a week – Flexible times – No previous experience needed (training provided!) – Ages 14-99 – Training provided – Earn community service hours. Click here for more information
San Carlos Day of Service
Register for the Gender Spectrum Family Conference!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Give Your Safe Routes to School Feedback Today!
Parent Education Opportunities
We've all heard that stress is harmful, but can it be good for students? Join Kelly McGonigal, PhD, author and Stanford health psychologist, for The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It (September 22, Online).
Children's Health Council's Free Parent Anxiety Support Group. Various stressors as well as consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health have impacted increases of anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fears in children and adolescents. Parenting during these challenging times has truly tested parents and kids alike. Join other parents to share concerns and strategies in navigating uncertainty and hope. The next meeting is September 22, 12:00-1:30 pm, sign up here.
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events -