Topics Below:
- Principal Message: Borel Traditions are back, mask updates!
- New Tech & Summer Projects
- Help Area Families
- Drama Fieldtrip
- Yearbooks
- Track & Field
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Principal Message:
Borel traditions are back, mask updates! I hope you have a lucky, fun St. Patrick’s Day. I remember two years ago we handed out books and computers on St. Patrick’s Day to students as we thought we were just closing down for a little bit before Spring Break. Now two years later, we are lucky and grateful to have our great Borel traditions back. We hope to see you at next Wednesday’s Cultural Fair and a month later Borel’s Open House on Wednesday April 27 from 6-7:30. More information will follow regarding Open House as we get closer.
Also, we shared with students via the announcements Monday, the district communication regarding masks requirement change to strongly recommended/ no longer mandated. We reviewed the expectation to respect individual choice on the matter and general health and safety protocols like: sanitize upon entry to the classroom, continue pool testing, stay home when sick and how to cough safely.
New Tech & Summer Projects
Thanks to the Ed Foundation and Borel PTA we were able to do a major upgrade to our technology room. We purchased new computers for this lab and students are coding, designing and having fun. This summer our district facilities team will be at work installing HVAC units for the whole school and also a shade structure with solar panels on the blacktop near where students play and wait for the bus.
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Help Area Families:
On March 14- March 25, the Samaritan House Wee Care drive will take place. Please donate items for babies, such as large diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, diaper cream, formula, and baby food. Bring the donations to Ms. Steelman (room 26), or Mrs. Smith (room 29). Participants will be entered into a raffle on March 25. The more donations, the better chance of winning a prize!
Next week is the Borel Cultural fair. The cultural fair is a week-long celebration of Borel's wonderful cultural diversity. Events will include an all-school assembly, social studies class "world tours" and a scavenger hunt in the magically transformed Borel gym. The very popular food fair will take place on Wednesday night, March 23rd from 5-7 pm in the Barneson gym. There will be food from 22 different countries to celebrate the diverse cultures of Borel students. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $1 each. Food plates will run from 1-5. Enjoy international food with family, friends and neighbors while you enjoy a musical performance by our very own Borel Orchestra musicians. Hope to see you all there!
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Borel Drama field trips are back! We are heading to San Francisco to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Wednesday, May 4th! This trip is open to all Borel students. We will leave Borel at 11:00 for a 1:00 show. The show runs 3 ½ hours. The cost is $60 for a ticket and bus. For an order form and permission slip, stop by Room 3 or click on order form. The current theater policy is that all attending must provide proof of vaccination when entering and remain masked throughout the performance. At Borel, we want everybody to have access to all the things we have to offer. Please let Ms G or a counselor know if you are interested in attending but need a scholarship or discount to help lower the cost. Scholarships are available through the Corina Fund for this trip. If you have any questions, please contact Ms G at agoldrath@smfc.k12.ca.us.
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Yearbooks are still for sale
There are two ways to purchase a yearbook:
Pay online!
search for "Borel" to pay with a credit card. Or you can drop off a check or cash to the front office.
1/1/22 - 6/1/22 $45.00
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Track and Field is starting!
In order to accommodate a large team, practices will be grade and event specific. All athletes are encouraged to do both field and running events. We will meet on the grass field at Borel.
Field Events - Wednesday, 2:15-3:15 PM - ALL grades
Distance - Thursday, 3:15-4:15 PM - ALL grades
Sprint - Friday, 3:15-4:15 PM - 6th grade only
4:10-5:30 PM - 7th/8th grades only
-Coach Denise, Coach Pham, and Coach Beebe
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Basic Resources: Announcing NEW Food Distribution site at College Park Elementary
Parent Resource: Star Vista Spanish language Parent Groups
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Ready, set, go to March's Dine and Donate at Nick The Greek, San Mateo from 11am to 9pm on Monday 3/21 and Tuesday, 3/22. 10% will be donated when you mention Borel Middle School PTA! Help get the word out by sharing the Borel and Nick The Greek fundraiser with friends and family. Please note, this can not be combined with 3rd party delivery apps.Questions? Contact Cindy at vendorfundraising@borelbobcats.org.
Aragon Pops Concert - Music of West Side Story
Aragon Music Department is playing selected music from West Side Story on March 24 at 7pm in the Aragon Theater. Come relive the drama in song! All ages welcome. Visit aragonmusic.com for more information.
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Parent Workshops of Interest |
Helping Kids Cope in Uncertain Times
David Anderson, PhD, Vice President, School and Community Programs, Child Mind Institute
Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00 PDT, Online Event (Live)
Parenting in a Digital Age: A Conversation with Mental Health and Digital Media Experts
Jamie Nunez, Common Sense Media; Dan Friedman, PsyD, Kaiser Permanente RWC; Jack West, SUHSD
Thursday, March 24, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT, Online Event (Live)
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Upcoming Important Dates:
Mar. 17
PTA Online Auction begins
Mar. 22
8th Grade Panoramic Photo Day
Mar. 23
Cultural Fair 5-7pm
Barneson Gym
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If your child is 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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Incoming 6th Grade Address Verification Dates |
3/23/2022 Last Names N - Z
1:30 - 3:30 pm
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Mar. 22
Panoramic Photo Day
Attention 8th grade students and families:
This is a reminder that all students should have already enrolled for high school. If not, please see your school counselor for more information so that we can support you with this process. It is important for all students and families to make sure they go to the San Mateo Union High School district website for their specific individual school information.
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PTA Auction Opens on St. Patrick’s Day!
You don’t need a pot of gold to win a fantastic item featured in the PTA’s 2022 Online Auction. Grab your lucky charm, and be ready at 6:00am on Thursday, March. 17 when the auction goes live here. Don’t miss out on a kayaking adventure, ladies lunches, movie nights, gourmet goodies and more! Please mark your calendar and help make this exciting fundraising event a success for our Bobcat community. The Auction runs through March 24 at 9:00pm. More info here. Giving a little, helps a lot!
Countdown to the Cultural Fair Has Begun!
Don't forget to mark down Wednesday March 23rd from 5pm-7pm in Barneson Gym. There will be food from 22 different countries, beautiful artifacts from around the world and wonderful entertainment. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $1 each. Food plates will run from 1-5 tickets. Safety - Masks are required in the gym. Eating will be outside at lunch tables. Come for the food, stay for the culture!
It’s Not Too Late to Help
The Cultural Fair Committee is still looking for Student and Adult volunteers to help make the 31th annual event a success! This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours, so please consider signing up. Sign Up here. Questions? Email the CF team at culturalfair@borelbobcats.org.
Hands in the Air for a Community who Cares
Submit Your Nominations for the Open 2022-23 PTA Board Roles
We thank the current PTA members for their invaluable contributions this year! Our PTA election season has begun and we are looking forward to engaging with all of you to nominate and approve next year's PTA Board. Our PTA's role is more critical than ever to connect parents, teachers, administrators, and students in supporting Borel's important school needs. We encourage you to participate in this key process because we can do more together to Build a Brighter Future for all Bobcats! The open roles are President, VP Community, VP Fundraising, VP Membership, Parliamentarian, Auditor, Financial Secretary and Extracurricular Liaisons. Click here to submit your nominations no later than March 18, 2022.
Borel Boosters 2021 -2022
We are getting closer to our goal of $140,000 for the year. As of 03/12, we are at 87%, coming in at $122,000. As always, we appreciate and acknowledge those who have already donated to the Borel Boosters. This is the only Borel fundraiser that supports the entire student body with funds going to those areas that help to Build a Brighter Future for every single Bobcat. Donate here and join the PTA. Every contribution big or small helps a lot. Questions, email Shirley at Boosters@borelbobcats.org.
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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