2020/21 Yearbook --Picture Submissions
Hello Borel Bobcats,
This is Mrs. Ossio and Mrs. Helmig and we are excited to be working on having a great yearbook but we need your help! We Need Photos! Any photos by yourself or with other Bobcats.
Ideas are –pictures from what you did over October break, Halloween pictures, pictures with your pumpkins, the World Series, the orange sky from September. Did anyone get a pet over quarantine? We would love to see a picture! Take up any new hobbies? We would love to see pictures!
There are 2 ways you can help us and contribute.
1.) Download the app named “Yearbook Snap.”
Directions for submitting any pictures you’d like to possibly see in this year’s yearbook are below.
Click on the “Community Upload” tab and look for our school “Borel” on the dropdown menu. Enter the access code “Borel”. Once you are there, you can upload the photos from your computer.
If you need help or have any questions submitting you pictures:
Borel Drama November / December Workshops -- Thanks to the generous donations from the Miranda M. Bosley Arts & Music Fund and the Spirit of Corina Fund and additional funds raised through our drama program, we are excited to offer a number of free virtual workshops that are open to all Borel students each month. No experience needed! Spaces are limited for each workshop so please sign up ASAP! Please note, all Drama workshops will be held on Zoom. In order to participate in these workshops, you will need to have access to Zoom and a computer with a working camera and microphone. Please only sign up for a workshop if you plan to actively participate with your camera on and can attend the entire workshop. If you have questions, please contact Ms. G (agoldrath@smfc.k12.ca.us).
*Improv Games - Monday, November 16th & December 14th 2:30 - 3:30. Come play some drama/improv games with BATS improv instructor, Jenny Rosen. Click here to sign up.
*Broadway Matilda Workshop, Monday, November 9th 2:30 - 4:00. Learn a dance from the Broadway production of Matilda, the Musical from cast member Sean Montgomery and Borel alumni Jennifer Brissman. A brief Q&A will follow. Click here to sign up.
*Dance Workshop - Wednesday, November 18th 2:00 - 3:00. Borel Drama choreographer and San Mateo High School Dance Teacher, Olivia Reidy, will host a jazz dance workshop. Learn a little bit about jazz and a short dance combination. Click here to sign up.
*Film / TV Audition Workshop, December 2nd 2:00 - 3:30. Borel Alumni Kevin Dwyer is an Associate Talent Manager in Los Angeles. He will walk us through the film / TV audition process and provide some audition feedback during this workshop. Click here to sign up.
*Dance Workshop - Wednesday, December 16th 2:00 - 3:00. Borel Drama choreographer and former Borel teacher Mallory Schwartz will host a dance workshop (style TBA!). Click here to sign up.
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It is important to note that high school enrollment will be done online starting November 9th. A link on the SMUHSD Website will be available to complete the process. All documents need to be uploaded on this link and you will be able to request a transfer at this time. Once you complete the process you cannot make changes; however, you can email the district office with additional documentation if needed. The priority window is from December 1, 2020 to February 12, 2021. If families need help navigating the online system by computer, they can contact the district office beginning on November 9th for assistance either by phone or in person.
If you have any questions, or require additional assistance, please contact the Office of Student Services by calling 650-558-2251, or emailing enrollment@smhusd.org
You may also contact your Borel Counselor if you need more information. Borel Counselors
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PARENT RESOURCES
We have a small group of translators trained and ready to support families with technology issues.
Our team can answer questions and support your families with basic technology issues in the following:
- Connectivity
- Accessing your Google account, Google Classroom/Clever
- School Loop
- Student/Family Tech Help Request Form
Signup for School Meal Delivery
San Mateo-Foster City School District is now providing home delivery of school meals to our families with children 18 years and younger. If you are interested in this service, we’re ready to get your family signed up.
Please complete the Meal Delivery Signup Form in English or Spanish to begin weekly meal delivery to your family. Please submit only one form per household. We will contact you and confirm your delivery start date and estimated delivery time with you.
For more information, please contact Child Nutrition Services at (650) 312-1968 or email Leylany Marquez at lmarquez@smfcsd.net.
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Upcoming Important Dates:
Nov. 16
School Site Council 2:00-3:00 pm
Nov. 17
ELAC Meeting 1:00-2:00 pm
Nov. 23-27
Thanksgiving Break—No School
Dec. 9
Make Up Picture Day (Schedule to follow)
Dec. 18
Special Minimum Day--Wednesday Schedule
Dec. 21--Jan. 4
Winter Break--no classes
Jan. 5
Back to School
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New Student Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year
New student registration information for the 2021-2022 school year will be published on the Registration/Enrollment & Transfers page of the District website at 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. This is important information for families with students who will be entering the San Mateo-Foster City School District next school year.
Inscripción de Estudiantes Nuevos para el Año Escolar 2021-2022
La información para la inscripción de estudiantes nuevos para el año escolar 2021-2022 será publicada en la página Inscripción y Transferencias del sitio de internet del Distrito a las 12:00 pm (mediodía) el Miércoles, 18 de Noviembre, 2020. Esta información es importante para familias con estudiantes que ingresarán al Distrito Escolar San Mateo-Foster City en próximo año escolar.
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If your child is not going to be attending classes, please call the school's attendance line 650-312-7669 to report the absence.
Please contact Mindy Cossins at: mcossins@smfc.k12.ca.us to send in medical appointment notes.
If you receive a call that your child was not in class, please speak with your child to find out what happened. If it was an error, let the teacher know. If there was a reason like illness or tech issue, call us so we can accurately record it.
Talking to your child is very important so you learn why they are not in class. If it was because of the class, then together you can talk with the teacher.
If you change address, phone number, or email please let us know so we can stay in touch and work together to help our students.
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MateoMatics 2020 is ready for registration!
- Dec 4th 4:30 PM- 6:30 pm & Dec 5th 11:00am-1:00 pm via Zoom and Gradescope
- Proctored by San Mateo High School students
- Individual test, Subject test (choose 6th grade, Algebra, Geometry or Number Theory), Team Test
- Awards!
- Activities session!
- Open to all bay area 6th-8th graders
- 200 participant limit.
- SMFC middle schools and Crocker have priority
- $5 - online payment with credit card required - link inside registration form
- Students may sign up individually and be placed on a team of 4 OR students may sign up as a team of 4 - must have a team name that is entered
- Registration form
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Looking for thought partners as you tackle this year’s unprecedented challenges?
Sign up for the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Initiative Community of Practice on Nov. 12th, 4-5:30 pm
Topics include:
· SMCOE COVID-19 guidance on reopening
· Sustainability and Climate Updates
· SMCOE programs and services that can help
· Networking time:
o Challenges
o Successes
o Best practices
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