Thank you to Project Pantry Thanksgiving with special thanks to our Borel Families, the Good Egg and Ladle and Leaf. It was very successful and our recipient families were very grateful.
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Dear Borel Families,
Welcome back, we hope that everyone had a restorative Thanksgiving Break. We know that families are eager to hear about plans for Middle School students to have opportunities to come back to campus in person. The Middle School principals and our District leadership have been meeting regularly and have had extensive discussions to design safe ways for students to engage in activities at school. Our planning has included collaborating with other school districts and looking at successful models.
We are looking into ways to prioritize students who are struggling with distance learning for various reasons including academic and social-emotional needs. We will provide opportunities for our students to develop connections and get support following the county health and safety guidelines. Working with our teachers and staff, our goal is to share specific program information prior to winter break and begin providing these opportunities as soon as we can.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the complexities to ensure that we safely bring students back to school.
Sincerely,
Kenyetta Cook
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Life Touch Make-up or Re-take Picture Day
Wednesday, December 9th
Please follow the alphabet schedule:
A-H 1:00-1:45 pm
I-O 1:50-2:35 pm
P-Z 2:40-3:25 pm
Remember to drop your student off in front of the gym on Barneson Ave., park your car and wait for your student in the car. Please remind your student to follow social distancing protocol and to wear their face covering until the photographer gives them instructions.
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Attention all 7th & 8th graders: There will be a Science material pickup day Wednesday Dec 16th from 1-4...see your teacher for you specific time slot. 8th graders will pick up outside of the gym and 7th graders will pick up from the staff parking lot. If you cannot be there please make arrangements for someone to pick up your materials...It will be everything you need for the unit after the winter break including a new spiral notebook. Please wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart.
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Borel Drama November / December Workshops -- 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).
*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
Mental Health 101: When Should Parents Worry?
Shashank Joshi, MD, Stanford School of Medicine
Monday, December 7, 2020, 5:00pm – 6:15pm PT, Live Event (Webinar)
Info &Tickets:
How can parents support the mental health of children and teens, especially during a pandemic? With rates of anxiety and depression on the rise, many parents wonder: Should I be worried?
Join us for an important conversation with Shashank Joshi, MD, Stanford psychiatrist and an expert in mental health and suicide prevention, on how parents and schools can promote youth mental wellness. Learn how to identify and support students impacted by mental health concerns, and how to recognize the signs of suicidality.
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
The link below has lots of information for our Spanish-speaking community
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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:
Dec. 9
Make-Up Picture Day (See times)
Dec. 16
Pick up Science materials (see below for times)
Dec. 18
Special Minimum Day--Wednesday Schedule
Dec. 21--Jan. 4
Winter Break--no classes
Jan. 5
Classes Resume
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Link to District Website for 2021-2022 Enrollment
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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 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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