News from SEA CREST SCHOOL
Sea Crest Currents
December 1st, 2016
Winter Concert / Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Friday, December 16th,  8:30 a.m., Kohrs Family Center
We are looking forward to seeing you at this year's winter concert. Our students are really  excited about sharing with you what they have been learning in music. It's going to be a magical journey of music through generations.

Please make sure your child wears a nice black top with jeans or khakis. The girls are welcome to wear black dresses. The A Cappella group will be wearing green or red tops. Winter hats, or other "rocker" type hats are also welcome. 
Have you pledged to our Annual Fund?
Thank you to all the families who already did! We are hoping for 100% participation from parents by  December 16th, 2016 .

Please click here to make your gift. We would love to add you to our 100% participation from our faculty/staff and Board!  

Thank you for your continued support!
Parent Resources
Parenting in a Digital Age.- Expert advice on how to  navigate the rapidly evolving digital media landscape and guide your children to make responsible, respectful and safe media choices. Read more.

When Your Children Bring You Their Pain.- When your child comes home from school and tells you a sad tale of being mistreated by a friend, classmate, or teacher, do you leap to protect your innocent, misunderstood child? Do you say,“ Oh, my poor little dear, how terrible that someone did this”?  Read more.

Parent Portal.- Visit our portal for up-to-date information and resources.  Password: Portal901.
Severe Food Allergies
During this time of the year when there are many classroom or school-wide events and celebrations, it is important to remember that some students at Sea Crest have severe, life threatening food allergies including dairy, gluten, soy, shellfish, tree nuts and peanuts. 

When preparing  food for potlucks, bake sales, celebrations, or school gatherings, please avoid peanuts and tree nuts and clearly mark any dishes that may include them. To learn more about this condition and how we can support our students with severe food allergies, Amy Regan Morehouse, a Sea Crest parent, shared with us her family's experience. Please click here to watch her presentation:  video or slides. Thank you, Amy!
In the News: 
Challenge within a chair’s construction.
Educator looks at everyday objects in different way. 
Half Moon Bay Review. By Sarah Griego Guz. Nov 23, 2016.
Sea Crest School students were recently challenged to think outside the box — outside the cardboard box, to be exact. As part of a semester-long exploration class, aspiring makers were required to enhance an old office chair using nothing more than masking tape, cardboard and hot glue.  Read more.
Upcoming Events
Adopt-a-Family
The deadline for all items to be brought in is Tuesday, December 6th 
This year Eighth Graders are leading the Adopt-a-Family initiative once again as part of their service learning yearlong study. Organized through Coastside Hope, the program provides gifts of new clothes, toys and food to hundreds of low-income families in our community. Sea Crest is providing holiday gifts for 10 families.
Night of Lights
Friday, December 2nd, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Downtown HMB
Join us to support the school and visit our popcorn booth on Main Street and Kelly Avenue!

Enjoy of a tree lighting ceremony in Mac Dutra Plaza, a Parade of Lights down Main Street, carolers and musical entertainment, roasted chestnuts and activities for the kids. Many stores will stay open late. Click here for more details.
A Capella Performance at Hillsdale Shopping Center
Friday, December 9th, 5:30 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the season and support some of our Middle School students performing A Capella at this community event!
InnovatorsSymposium:
A call for speakers!
We are looking for innovative people who can bring their perspectives to inspire our students to be even more excited about  innovation and finding new ways to make the world better.

There are numerous ways in which you may share your knowledge with our young scholars. You may join us for the entire or any part of the day as your time permits.

If you or any of your friends, colleagues, or acquaintances would like to participate in our Symposium, please contact: jpatti@seacrestschool.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!


Reminders
First Trimester Report Cards will be emailed home on Wednesday, December 7th
L ook for an email home from your child's middle school advisor or lower school core classroom teacher on the afternoon of  Wednesday, December 7th.   
New Leaf Gift Cards Make Great Gifts
Looking for the perfect gift? Look no further!  When you purchase a  New   Leaf  Gift Card from Sea Crest or reload an existing one with  Cathy  at the front desk,  the school will receive 5% of every purchase you make , at no additional cost to you. If you are interested, please contact Cathy by Monday, December 5th.
Photo Galleries

Do you have photos you'd be willing to share with the school? 
Please click here to upload them to SmugMug, or email us at communications@seacrestschool.org.
Community News
Gingerbread House Holiday Event, Sunday, December 4th, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., presented by the Coastside Children's Programs, hosted at the Oceano Hotel (in the Gate House). Entrance Fee: $10 per child, $5 per adult (cash only).  Click here for more information.

Kris Nations Jewelry Open Studio, Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd - 4th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 242 Main Street. Shop for yourself and your lucky loved ones while raising money for Sea Crest. Make sure to mention our name when shopping. Click here for more information.

Thank You
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