Principal's Message
March 16th, 2020
I hope everybody is healthy and safe. Starting Monday, March 16 teachers are working on Distance Learning preparations for your students’ continued education at home. There will be a SCSD Distance Learning Portal link on the district and CMS's website that will have information on lessons, assignments and expectations. Please be patient as we are in the process of planning. There will be an email update with links when this is ready. There is no need to reach out to teachers directly, as we will be posting lessons through this Portal.
We will be making every effort to provide the best education possible for our students given the circumstances. We will have a process in place for taking attendance and ordering lunch in addition to regular lessons. Additionally, we will provide resources and tips on how to structure your child’s day in order to stay engaged and productive.
If your child has a technology need, devices will be available for check out sometime this week and we will notify you when they are ready for pick up. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Even though our students are not on campus, we are still hard at work and here to help. Please stay healthy; the health and wellness of our community is our primary concern.
Tom Domer
Principal
SCEF
Fund-A-Need--YOUR help is needed!
Our 2020 Fund-A-Need supports STEM programs, Chromebook replacement and a shade structure at SCC. Your FAN gift will be magnified by a Dollar for Dollar match up to $65,000. There will also be prize drawings for gifts above $1,000. Visit Scefkids.org/fan2020 for more details.
Post-Gala Auction Sale
Visit the SCEF Gala event page for access to our post-auction website. Bid on new and post-auction items including SF Giants tickets and gift cards to the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley and the new Taurus Steakhouse on Laurel Street.
School District News
Walk Audits Have Been Postponed
Thank you to those of you have signed up to participate in a walk audit.
Measure N Parcel Tax Update
Measure N has bumped up to 71.83% yes votes as of March 12! Ballots are still being counted - the next semi-final results update will be on March 13 at 4:30 pm. Thank you San Carlos community!
You can check updates here - https://www.livevoterturnout.com/SanMateoCA/LiveResults/en/Index_3.html
PTA News
Riley's Run 2020
This year’s Riley Run will be on Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 pm on the upper playground of Brittan Acres. Riley was a friend and classmate of many San Carlos students and we gather every year to honor him. We have a 5K walk/run around San Carlos and all proceeds from the $25 registration fee go to his two favorite charities – Camp Taylor and Children’s Heart Foundation. Riley would have been a junior in high school this year.
Please join us on this special day. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]. The deadline to register and to receive a shirt is March 19 but there is no deadline to simply participate.
Community Partners
Youth Center Spring Fling Dance Cancelled
The Youth Center Spring Fling Dance on Friday, March 20 has been cancelled.
Healthy Cities Tutoring - Social Emotional Learning and New Tutor Orientation - Postponed
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.
Chickens Ball 2020 Cancelled
We love our community and everyone who supports the Chickens’ Ball. For the safety of the performers, volunteers, musicians, technicians, and our wonderful audiences we have been directed to cancel all public performances of the 2020 Chickens’ Ball The Night They Invented Champagne.
We will need your support more than ever! Please consider a donation to the Chickens’ Ball to support the music and art programs in San Carlos public schools - https://www.chickensball.org/sponsor
TICKET HOLDERS
We hope you will consider converting your admission ticket to a donation to the music and art programs at the San Carlos schools. Your donation would be tax-deductible. All people who purchased tickets via Eventbrite will be contacted by email.
Rock Band Summer Camp with Hummingbird Music School
At Rock Band Camp, campers are immersed in live music and performance, experiencing what it’s like to be in a rock band with fellow bandmates. Campers together form a band of approximately 5 musicians, choose songs and attend daily rehearsals under the guidance of their assigned counselor, participate in music workshops, and perform in a live showcase for family and friends at the end of the week.
Sign up to learn either guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, or vocals. Campers should bring a lunch, and are welcome to either bring their own instrument or choose from a selection of provided instruments. Bands will be formed based on experience (all skill levels welcome), age, or friend requests.
- Locations: Central Middle School, San Carlos
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (with band showcase on Friday afternoon). After Care provided until 6pm daily at an additional cost.
- Ages: 5-14
- Price: $550
http://hummingbirdmusicschool.com/
Innovate this Summer and Support Your School!
Camp Galileo is hosting camp at your nearby school in San Carlos this summer! From now through April 12th, Galileo will donate $25 to the school or school's PTA for every family that enrolls at Camp Galileo.
Galileo engages every kid with the perfect mix of hands-on learning and big summer fun. Supported by the boundless energy of the best staff around, campers from pre-K through 10th grade unlock their inner innovator, learning to creatively solve problems, fearlessly try new things and persist in the face of challenges.
New families, enter promotion code 2020SCHOOLREWARDS to get $50 off and a $25 donation to your school. Returning families, we'll automatically donate $25 when you make a purchase (no need to enter a code). Be sure to enter YOUR SCHOOLS NAME during checkout in the camper info section.
Stack your savings- combinable with our March Spring Sale, Bring A Buddy and multi-week discounts Scholarships available.
Learn more at galileo-camps.com or 800-854-3684.
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.