Pool Testing: We tested approximately 500 students and staff this week.
Please continue to opt in. Thank you!
Then, enter this access code: BOREL2021
Finally, enter your child’s information, and you’re done!
Outdoor Education: We have exceeded our applications for Outdoor Education spots. Priority will be given to sixth grade students and we have put 7th grade students into a random lottery and will follow up with families before we go on break so everyone can plan accordingly. Thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility. We will use the student buddy information from the science teachers to create cabin groupings. As a reminder, Outdoor Education expects all who can to test Friday or Saturday before Tuesday, October 19th departure and bring the testing information to their science teachers on Monday, October 18th. On Monday, October 18th, any child who has not submitted results will be tested at Borel. We have limited tests, so we need as many campers as possible to test in advance. Parent permission forms are available in the office and on our website.
On Tuesday morning, the district will send a nursing team to conduct a pre-boarding wellness check. If you would like to be a parent volunteer and help load busses on Tuesday and/or Friday when students return, please let Ms. Gilchrist know. You will have to affirm your vaccination status to volunteer. Speaking of volunteers, we wanted to thank Kerri Walsh, Tiffany Wrightman, John & Romy Pavolotsky, and Dawn Kasten for volunteering at lunch. It has been so helpful!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month & LGBT History Month: We want you to know that safety is a priority. In order for all students to feel safe, included and know what to do if they feel unsafe, we continually teach and review respectful, responsible and safe expectations during announcements, in our classrooms, office and hallways. We have also begun our Second Step curriculum each Wednesday. Unit one about Growth Mindset and Goal Setting is underway and Unit Two about Recognizing Bullying and Harassment will begin next. Our “No Bully” policy is located in our binder reminder and also on our handbooks located in English and Spanish on our website.
Here are key talking points that would be great to review with your child if they feel someone is bullying, harassing or bothering them:
1: You have the power to tell the person to stop.
2: You should tell/report to a trusted adult (can be on campus or off) when someone is in danger or unsafe (could be you or others). If you have told the person to stop and they continue you should tell a trusted adult immediately. (If students tell you at home, please call us and let us know. Time is of the essence!)
3: We’re here for you! Our teachers and Office Team use Restorative Practices with students to build community, repair harm and restore peace. Students just need to report to class and ask for a pass for help.
End of Quarter 1/Check schoolloop: Our 1st Reporting Quarter ends Friday, October 22nd. Please take a moment to sit with your child and look at schoolloop and note any missing assignments. Students should connect with their teachers about turning in late work. Celebrate your child’s success and strengths and, if needed, set a goal in an area of need.
Clubs are a great way to connect, learn and have fun at school. Please continue to check and encourage your student to check out one of these great clubs this year. Speaking of clubs, our Math department will be sending information about a Virtual Math Homework Club to support students who need some help. We’re also hoping to expand Homework Club for other subjects and bring you information soon.
Costume Guidelines: As Halloween approaches, we feel that it’s important to review costume guidelines for those students who celebrate Halloween. Students may dress in costume if the costume can be worn without distraction to your child or others. Children may not bring any part of a costume that simulates a weapon, blood, violence, or any other inappropriate item (see planner for list.) If you are in doubt as to whether the item is allowed, please consult with us in advance. Any costume article of a violent/inappropriate nature will be taken away and held by the office until the end of the school day. In accordance with the District Wellness Policy, please do not have your child bring food/beverages to share. We appreciate your cooperation, thank you.
We hope your students enjoy a restful and safe October Break!
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Borel Drama Auditions - If you would like to audition for the musical, please review the Audition Website (link available in SchoolLoop news). Video auditions & forms are due Oct. 20th. Optional dance auditions are Oct. 25th. We are looking for a diverse group of students from all grades to audition for our show which will perform March 4-6, 2022 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. No experience is necessary to audition. All are welcome! If you have any questions about auditions or the musical, please contact Ms G (agoldrath@smfc.k12.ca.us).
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Yearbooks are on sale now!!
There are two ways to purchase a yearbook:
Pay online!
Or you can drop off a check or cash to the front office.
Yearbook only:
now to 12/31/21 $40.00
1/1/22 - 6/1/22 $45.00
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8th Graders: Save the Dates!
Virtual High School Information Nights
See the San Mateo Union High School District Website for Zoom links and more information
Virtual Aragon High School EXPO
Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, 11/2/2021
6 pm - Department Virtual Booths & Student Panels
7pm - Virtual Administrative Presentation
San Mateo High School
Virtual Meeting: 6:30pm - Thursday 10/28/2021
(6:00-6:25 p.m. Spanish introduction)
Webinar ID: 910 9277 1264
Hillsdale High School
Virtual Meeting: 6:30pm - Wednesday, 10/27/21
Webinar ID: 926 3418 7056
Capuchino High School
Virtual Meeting: 6:30pm - Thursday, 10/21/2021
Webinar ID: 963 2728 4267
Burlingame High School
Virtual Meeting: 6:30pm - Wednesday, 11/03/2021
Webinar ID: 995 7425 7563
Mills High School
Virtual Meeting: 6:00pm - Wednesday, 10/27/2021
Webinar ID: 965 4283 4158
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The District has made the decision this year NOT to have shadowing days.
High School Registration opens November 30th, 2021 and closes February 11th, 2022 at 11.59pm. Intra-District transfer requests will only be open in the Priority 1 enrollment window. The Intra-District lottery will be pulled at the end of February.
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For families with 8th grade daughters, shadow dates are open at Notre Dame High School in Belmont! 8th graders spend a day experiencing classes, meeting students, and getting a taste of all that Notre Dame has to offer. Parents will learn about the admissions process, hear from current students, and have their questions answered by the Director of Admissions. Shadow dates run through November 17th. Registration is also open for Becoming Notre Dame (Open House) on October 24th and Notre Dame Night on November 18th. Find out why NDB is the premier all-girls high school on the peninsula: one that nurtures and develops young women to become the leaders of tomorrow!
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Please be sure to keep a copy handy.
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Parents you may receive other benefits by filling out the free lunch application form by accessing the above link.
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What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation
Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, national bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Webinar)
If you're a parent, you've likely had conversations when you thought, "How did that go so badly?" The good news is that effective communication can be cultivated, learned, and taught. And as you get better at this, so will your kids!
In their new book, What Do You Say?, Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson, national bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child, tackle thorny topics like boundaries around tech/social media, anxiety, sleep, homework, motivation, and family problem-solving.
Parents, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
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Supporting Your Child’s Healthy Decisions in the Transition Back to School
Eduardo Torres, Senior Prevention Specialist, Prevention Solutions
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Webinar)
Torres will also discuss current trends as they pertain to the three substances most abused by teens: alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana.
Parents, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
Are My Kids Safe? What Parents Should Know About the Online Environment
Pamela Estes, Esq., San Mateo Human Trafficking Program Coordinator
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Online Event (Webinar)
How do you know if your kids are safe online? Join Pamela Estes, San Mateo Human Trafficking Program Coordinator, for an important discussion.
In today’s digital world, 93% of teens go online, and approximately 45% say they are online “almost constantly.” Predators are online too. Pamela will discuss how online predators work and provide safety suggestions to protect and educate the children and teens in your life.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
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District Podcast
You have several ways to listen to the content provided by the District. You can listen on our oneSMFC podcast page, or you can download and subscribe to the oneSMFC podcast by searching for oneSMFC on Spotify or Amazon Music. (Google and Apple will be added soon.)
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Upcoming Important Dates:
Oct. 7
Student Photo Make-up Day
Oct. 11-15
Fall Break--No School
Oct. 19-22
Outdoor Ed Camp
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If your child will be absent, please call the school's attendance line 650-312-7669 directly to report their absence.
Please contact Kristie Bales at: kbales@smfc.k12.ca.us to send in medical appointment notes.
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MAGAZINE DRIVE
Final push for our Fall Fundraiser which ends tomorrow, October 8th. Text, email and share your online store with your friends or family members. If your student still wants to participate, they can sign up here: REGISTER. Our School ID is NC110. Items can be shipped directly to customer’s address or ship free to school for Student Pick-up and Delivery. Students win amazing prizes with selling! Questions? Please email Jen at fundraisingevents@borelbobcats.org.
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JOIN OUR NEXT PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING, OCT. 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join our upcoming PTA Association Meeting on Tuesday, October 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Meeting details will be posted on the Borel PTA website, under Our PTA and Meetings and Events.
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BOREL BOOSTERS 2021 - 2022
We appreciate all your donations as we inch toward our goal of $140,000. As of October 1st, we stand at 57% of our goal having raised $80,078. We also aim for 100% participation regardless of the amount and are encouraging our Borel community to donate what you can. The suggested amount is $600 per child, but any amount is appreciated. Please submit your donation HERE and don’t forget to request your Corporate Match if this is offered by your company. Your tax deductible donation funds academic support, office support, technology, student and parent programs and so much more. With your donation, you also become a member of the California State PTA.
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REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Explore the Arts and Express Yourself! Reflections Art Program is back this year and the theme is "I Will Change the World By...". We are looking for your submissions in Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Photography, Literature and Film. This year's deadline is Friday, November 12. Please go to borelbobcats.org/reflections for more details. Questions? Please contact Emily or Yumi at Reflections@borelbobcats.org
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are still looking for can-do volunteers to support our Bobcats at Borel. Give your time to these amazing programs hosted by PTA. Consider helping out Cultural Fair and or TableArt Luncheon committees. Sign-up on PTA Website under Volunteers’s Programs and Fundraisers. Any size time commitment is welcomed and appreciated! Questions? Please email Jen at fundraisingevents@borelbobcats.org
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WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
In this month's Wellness Newsletter, our Wellness Ambassador, Tiffany Klein Wightman, MD, FAAP, shares her thoughts on stress in adolescents and adults and how if we reframe our thoughts away from the negative and move towards the positive we can build and teach ourselves and children resilience. Her newsletter is linked HERE .
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DONATE BY SHOPPING!
There is a great opportunity for our community to raise money for Borel PTA by doing what we already do – Shopping! Through fundraising programs like Amazon Smile, eScrip, Shutterfly, and Farm Fresh To You it’s now easier than ever to make a difference in our school community. Please sign up for the fundraising programs that benefit our school. Every little bit counts! Visit HERE for more information.
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JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!
Link up with our community of Borel parents on Facebook! Search for us at Borel Bobcat Boosters. This is a great way to get Borel community news and tips relevant to you and your student as well as interact with current Borel parents. Questions, please email communications@borelbobcats.org
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