Dear San Mateo-Foster City School District Community,
Yesterday we learned of three shootings in the Atlanta, GA area affecting three Asian-owned businesses and resulting in eight deaths. Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in anti-Asian hate crimes both nationally and locally. I am deeply saddened by these continued accounts of violence. I strongly encourage all of us to be kind and supportive of one another and to condemn violence toward others.
Our Vision statement is, “The San Mateo-Foster City School District educates, inspires and empowers every student in every school every day to live, lead and learn with integrity and joy.” Supporting all students is a cornerstone belief of the District and the Board has set in place policies and inspired committees such as our Equity Task Force and Sanctuary Task Force that strengthen our efforts to become a more inclusive and supportive environment for all staff, students and families.
Our schools and classrooms must be places where our staff, families and children feel safe and know that they belong. Through our implementation of social-emotional initiatives, we know that better understanding of one another and appreciation of our differences are built every day with each interaction.
We will continue to support our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members and to ensure that all of our students are engaged, supported and safe. If you or your child are experiencing concerns, please contact your principal or school counselor for support.
Sincerely,
Joan Rosas
Superintendent
Here are some helpful links:
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Students Returning to Borel
Students will be returning in the Phased Hybrid starting Monday April 19th. More communications about the cohort, bell schedule and transportation will be coming soon. Here are some Borel Spring Reopening Documents that were reviewed during homeroom that show our updated Health and Safety measures:
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Students In The Hybrid Model Must Complete The Daily Health Questionnaire |
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Club is hosting a Virtual Cultural Fair!
Due to ongoing interest, the deadline for signing up to participate has been extended! Students and families who would like to participate will create a slide about a country (or cultural) they want to represent. Along with the slide, the club asks that you submit one to two trivia questions about your country or culture. If you are interested in joining in, please fill out this Google form by Friday, March 26 at 8pm. Once you do this, you will receive a Loop Mail message with information on how to access the slideshow. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Cohn, or contact Zayaan Rashid through SchoolLoop.
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Travel Guidance:
SMC Health (SMCH) current travel guidance is as follows: Residents are urged to follow the State of CA's travel guidelines (CDPH Travel Advisory, Jan 6, 2021) which are still in effect: "Californians should remain local (not traveling more than 120 miles from their home or other place of residence) and avoid non-essential travel."
**As of today (3/18/21), we have not seen a change in this recommendation.
SMCH Safety Guidelines for Travel recommend that all individuals who travel over 120 miles from home, especially by air, bus, train or other mass transit, should consider quarantining at home for 10 days upon their return. It is also advised that they receive a COVID test before and after traveling. Many staff and families have followed this guidance and we appreciate their help in keeping everyone safe at school.
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Upload photos for our Yearbook:
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:
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Please contact your counselors with any further questions:
cpotter@smfc.k12.ca.us
cwharton@smfc.k12.ca.us
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PARENT RESOURCES
"A Parents Guide to Distance Learning" Link
Chromebooks/Hotspots: If you have trouble with your district loaned computer or hotspot, School Loop, please contact Ms. Jennifer Helmig
As a reminder, 24/7 crisis lines can be reached at: Youth Crisis Text Line: 741741 & California Teen Crisis Hotline: 1-800-843-5200
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Upcoming Important Dates:
Mar. 29--Apr. 9
Spring Break
Apr. 12
Return to Classes
Apr. 19
Return to Borel in Hybrid Model Begins
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Link to District Website for 2021-2022 Enrollment
6th Grade Document Verification News coming soon.
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If your child will be absent, please call the school's attendance line 650-312-7669 directly to report this.
Please contact Mindy Cossins at: mcossins@smfc.k12.ca.us to send in medical appointment notes.
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JACK'S restaurant has partnered with our PTA to bring us a Dine and Donate day on Tuesday, March 23! Save the Date!
Borel families can show the attached flyer anytime on March 23 for dine in, or present the flyer when paying for take-out orders, and JACK'S will donate 20% back out our Borel PTA. Unfortunately, the promotion cannot be used with 3rd party delivery partners Door Dash and Grubhub.
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Borel Middle School is recruiting for 2021-2022 Board Positions:
Now is the time to make a difference!
Borel’s PTA Board meets monthly to plan and implement programs and events. It is a great opportunity to liaise with teacher, parents and administrative staff. We especially need people for: President, Vice President, VP Communication,VP Fundraising,VP Membership, Historian, Auditor, Hospitality Chair, and Extracurricular Liaison.
If you are interested in finding out more please contact a member of the Nominating Committee who will be happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
Thank you Borel family!
Nominating Committee
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Interested in ordering some Borel “merch”?
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Mental Health and Community Resources for School Re-Opening
April Torres, MFT, Manager of Mental Health Programs, SMUHSD
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT, Online Event (Meeting)
Join us for an all-new ‘Parent Café (English)’ with April Torres, Manager of Mental Health Programs for San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD), and Tyler Chamness, Client Relations Manager at Care Solace.
This series of (virtual) parent discussion groups will focus on parent-child communication and managing relationships with your child or teen.
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