School District News
Measure N Parcel Tax Information
Tuesday, March 3rd is Election Day! All Vote Centers are open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm.
The ballot includes Measure N, a $334.60 parcel tax which would generate roughly $3 million annually for San Carlos School District educational programs, including math, reading, and writing, and hands-on science instruction, technology and engineering; attracting and retaining qualified and experienced teachers; and supporting art, music, libraries, and a well-rounded education.
Learn more about Measure N at - https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/2020-Parcel-Tax-Information
PTA News
Baskin-Robbins Coupons
Baskin-Robbins has gifted our PTA buy-one-get-one ice cream cone coupons! They're available on a first come, first served basis at the CMS front desk. Expiration 3/30. Thanks for getting involved in our PTA, and thanks to partner Baskin-Robbins for supporting our community!
Make Plans to Attend the Chickens' Ball Variety Show Fundraiser in March!
You could be the key to arts education for your child! Gather your friends together and enjoy a night out of live entertainment full of music and laughs! Steeped in Barbary Coast history, the Chickens’ Ball variety show district wide school fundraiser is not to be missed!
- Show dates March 13-15, 20-22, 2020 at Mustang Hall, Central Middle School
- Buy tickets at www.chickensball.org
GROUP TICKETS! Celebrate the 80th year of our nation's oldest PTA fundraiser with a group of friends! Contact Tim King at [email protected] to purchase Chickens’ Ball group tickets at face value. There's a free opportunity drawing on opening night!
PTA VOLUNTEERS! Concessions help needed for the seven performances, and the Chickens’ Ball Steering Committee is hoping that all of our PTAs will help staff the booths. Please give a little over an hour of your time to sell water, candy, popcorn, etc. There will be costume pieces (feather boas, hats, etc) to wear, and volunteers are encouraged to wear spirit wear from your school! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/iqpFfdW
Interested in Getting Involved in Central's PTA Next Year?
It's a wonderful way to stay connected to CMS teachers and staff, our kids' experience while at school, our school's needs, and even advocate across the district. We're currently filling our roster of open seats, starting Fall 2020. You can get involved in many ways - a few minutes per week, month or year! Please contact Kate Dickman or Michelle Chang to learn more.
SCEF
Champions for Schools Award
SCEF was proud to honor this year’s Champions for Schools Award recipients at the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Dinner. Bob Bredel and The deBrier Family have been stalwart SCEF supporters helping to bridge the gap between State funding and exceptional education for our kids. They are truly champions in our hearts and minds!
Dwell Matching Program for First Time SCEF Donors
The partners at DWELL Realtors (Laura Bertolacci, Bob Bredel, Alana Corso, Joyce Romeo and Tatum Clarke) will match any new donations to the SCEF annual fund between February 1 and March 31, 2020 up to $50,000! Double your impact at scefkids.org/donate
The value of SCEF from long-time supporter Bob Bredel “The importance of SCEF to San Carlos cannot be overstated. SCEF is the sole reason our schools have not had to sacrifice so many wonderful programs that offer our students a truly well-rounded education.”
Learn more at scefkids.org/dwellmatch and take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Gala News
Lucky on Live: Everyone is invited to participate in our Lucky On Live raffle for the chance to win your choice of one of the BIG auction items! See our primer on the LOL raffle at www.scefkids.org/news. To buy Lucky On Live raffle tickets send an email to [email protected].
Volunteers Needed: Can’t attend the Starlight Gala, but want to participate? We are looking for a few good volunteers to help with check-in and other tasks. Signup here: https://signup.com/go/rVDRALL
Community Partners
Healthy Cities Tutoring: Social Emotional Learning and New Tutor Orientation - March 19, 2020
Does your child say, "I can't do this" or "It's too hard?" How do we help students overcome anxiety about not wanting to fail? Or those that have a hard time sitting still or concentrating? We know positive emotions increase learning. We are thrilled to have Matt Steinborn, School Psychologist in the San Carlos School District and Certified Advanced Nurtured Heart Approach Trainer lead us in our learning. He will share examples of how tutors and parents can use social/emotional learning tools and behavioral tips to help their students. Want to tutor? Arrive early to hear about volunteer tutoring opportunities in our local schools.
- March 19, 2020
- Central Middle School Library
- 6:30-7:00pm New Tutor Orientation
- 7:00-8:30pm Social Emotional Learning Workshop
RSVP: http://evite.me/mp67CCYhtp
Galileo Summer Camp at Arroyo - Registration Now Open!
Galileo Innovation Camp for Pre-K – 10th Graders at Arroyo
Galileo engages every kid with hands-on projects that teach design-thinking and problem-solving skills, all wrapped in big summer fun. Energetic, inclusive staff and world-class curriculum make for a summer that K-8 kids love.
We believe in Innovation For All:
- In appreciation for those that work so hard to serve our communities, Galileo now offers an automatic 25% discount to families of school, non-profit, and government workers. This brings the price of our program down to that of a typical parks and recreation program. Visit our website to get discount codes and learn more.
- Additionally, we are awarding 15,000 scholarships to K-8th grade students who need additional help to attend our program. It’s a simple 5-minute application and we offer something to everyone. We encourage you to refer families who may benefit from this program. Information on our website.
Learn more: www.galileo-camps.com or 800-854-3684
The Next Big Think - March 15th
Tickets now available! San Mateo County Event Center. STEM Fair. Arts Expo. Districts Showcase. Solutionary Expo. And Much More!
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) invites you to join us this spring for our upcoming learning extravaganza: The Next Big Think! This FREE public event promises to be our county’s largest-ever gathering of students, parents, educators, and learners of all ages.
New to this year’s event: Our first-ever Solutionary Expo - All students and classes are invited to submit their solutions to global and local problems. Go beyond the tri-fold board - projects can be a poster, video, website, comic, podcast, however your students are inspired to share their solutions with others!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the San Mateo County Event Center on March 15th — with so much to see and do, you’re guaranteed to learn something new!
FREE Tickets available on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-big-think-a-celebration-of-student-learning-stem-art-more-tickets-86975208189
School Garden Leaders Workshop - March 21st
We hope to see you at our Spring workshop.
Saturday, March 21
9:00 am-12:00 pm, Arroyo School
Featured topics:
- Garden activities with young kids
- Classroom management in the garden
- Curriculum sample for Middle School
- Spring garden foods for kids
Come to learn, be inspired and meet other school garden leaders. Let other school garden leaders know about this! Sign up here - https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=29211
Census 2020
Every 10 years, the federal government is required to count all residents in the United States through a national census. The 2020 Census gets underway in April and it is vitally important that every resident in the county be counted to secure federal funding for our schools & communities! The Census determines how the Federal government distributes nearly $700 billion a year to states and counties.
Every residence will receive an invitation in the mail to complete the Census Questionnaire by April 1, 2020. Make sure someone in your household is responsible for filling out the form. It can be completed online, by phone or by mail in different languages.
Visit the County of San Mateo - Government's Census page for more information - https://cmo.smcgov.org/census-2020-san-mateo-county
High School Happenings
Sequoia High School
8th graders and their families can learn all about Sequoia HS through Group or Individual Shadowing, Info Nights, Forums and Newsletters. To learn more, click HERE
Carlmont High School
8th graders and their families can learn all about Carlmont HS through Group or Individual Shadowing, Info Nights, Forums and Newsletters. To learn more, click HERE.
Summit Public High School
8th graders and their families can learn about the Summit Public School experience HERE.
Design Tech High School
8th graders and their families can learn about the Design Tech Charter High School experience HERE.