We hope your child had a relaxing October break and you too were able to take a moment to take a break. This week back has been busy with lots of great things going on!
Over 200 sixth and seventh grade students left Tuesday for Outdoor Ed. They will return Friday and we plan to alert parents when they are an hour away. Typically they arrive back at Borel around noon.
Also, Tuesday we continued to test 350 students and staff. Please continue to opt in. First, click here. Then, enter this access code: BOREL2021
This Friday is our SMFCSD Ed Gala: The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation is hosting its second annual virtual Gala, Moonlight Masquerade on Friday, October 22 at 6:30pm. There will be a silent auction, live auction, contests, and surprise guests. To register please visit https://www.smfcedfund.org/gala. Please register and participate in the cute Pet Costume Contest Form
This Friday is also the end of the first quarter. Parent & Teacher Conferences: Priority will be given to to meet with families who have academic, social or behavioral concerns about their student. The conferences will be held Tuesday, November 16th 1:30pm- 3:30pm and 5:30-7:00pm, Wednesday, November 17th 1:30pm-3:30pm, and Thursday, November 18th, 1:30pm-3:00pm. Tuesday will be virtual conferences using the Google meet link your child sees in their google classroom for that teacher. Wednesday and Thursday will be in person or virtual. We’ll note the location in advance so you know. After initial outreach to specific families, we will open sign up to all those interested in connecting the first of November. If your child is already doing well in their classes you can always connect with their teachers through schoolloop email just as effectively as through a face-to face meeting.
Math Supports & Updates: If your child is struggling with math, our great math team is here to help. Please see their communications about virtual math support for each grade level. Do you want to know about Math Pathways? Join Superintendent Diego Ochoa and me for a Cafe con Diego about Math here at Borel, Monday November 8th at 9:30 in the lunch court.
Parent Education about Vaping: Before break Galit Kahn presented to our staff about vaping products. We think it’s important for parents to be in the loop too. She’s a great presenter and we all learned a lot:
Are vaping devices safe? What are the risks of using nicotine products? Is it possible to be addicted to marijuana?
7th grade students- prepare to find out! A vaping assembly is coming to your science class, live and in person, during late October or early November. Galit Kahn, our Tobacco Use Prevention Education Teacher, will be presenting to classes at each middle school on these topics and more. If you want to find out what your child is learning about, come to our virtual parent education event on Wed, Nov 3 from 7-8 pm. Spanish translation provided.
Questions? Contact gkahn@smfc.k12.ca.us
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 on Friday, Oct. 29 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.
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7th and 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts: October 25-28, Important new procedure for participants: Parents must register students online as soon as possible to participate in basketball. The form is online only. Parent or guardian must fill out all needed information on the SportsNet Inc. website *before* the tryout date. If your student played a Fall sport and already completed registration on SportsNet, no need to re-register. Please follow the steps outlined in this link to register:
Girls Basketball Tryouts:
7th grade Monday the 25th and Tuesday the 26th from 3-5pm in the Barneson gym
8th grade Tuesday the 26th from 5-7pm and Wednesday the 27th from 3:30-5:30pm in the new gym
Boys Basketball Tryouts:
7th grade Wednesday the 27th from 1:30-3:30pm and Thursday the 28th from 5-7pm in the Barneson gym
8th grade Tuesday the 26th from 3-5pm and Wednesday the 27th from 1:30-3:30pm in the new gym
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Borel Drama Update – Thank you to all who submitted an audition for our musical, 13! Due to the Outdoor Ed field trip, we will still accept forms & videos until Monday. Optional dance auditions are Monday, Oct. 25th from 3:15 – 4:30. The Audition Website link can be found on SchoolLoop.
We are looking for a diverse group of students from all grades to audition for our show. 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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Priority Enrollment (P1) is just around the corner! P1 will be from Nov 30, 2021-Feb 11, 2022. This year we created multiple documents and tutorials to assist the families with the enrollment process (ie: tutorial videos, flyers, slides, pamphlets, etc.). All items are available in 3 languages (English, Spanish, Chinese). Families can complete the entire process electronically, appts are NOT necessary unless they are missing documents or need assistance with completing the enrollment.
Please note: P1 will start on Nov 30, but the SchoolMint form will be turned on Nov 10 for the families to start completing the form. The form will be available on our District website. The Intra District Transfer form will be available starting Nov 30.
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Enrollment Information - Information on dates and processes
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School Locator - Click here to view your School of Residence
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Proof of Residency Documents - Required Documents to Enroll
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IntraDistrict Transfer Information - Policy on Transfers within the District
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InterDistrict Transfers - Policy on Transfers coming from outside the San Mateo Union High School District (InterDistrict Transfers requests are made through your home school district)
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
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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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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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. 22
End of 1st quarter
Oct. 25-28
Basketball Tryouts
Oct. 28
Oct. 29
Costume Contest at lunch
Nov. 3
Parent Education--Vaping
7-8pm
Nov. 8
Cafe con Diego--9:30am
Nov. 9
ELAC Meeting 8:20am
Nov. 15
SSC meeting 3:05pm
Nov. 16,17,18
Parent-Teacher Conferences--DISMISSAL at 12:48
Nov. 19
Special Minimum Day--DISMISSAL at 12:48
(teacher pay back)
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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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DINE & DONATE
October's Dine and Donate is at Truffle Poke Bar in San Mateo. They will donate 15% of your order back to the Borel PTA when you present the Borel/Truffle Poke Bar flyer on Tuesday, October 26. Share this post and encourage friends and family to dine and donate with our Borel/Truffle Poke Bar flyer. Please note, this can not be combined with 3rd party delivery apps. Questions? Please contact Cindy Joe at vendorfundraising@borelbobcats.org.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aragon Drama proudly presents "And Then There Were None"
Agatha Christie's classic mystery thriller
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common are wicked secrets they're unwilling to reveal that will seal their fate. Each has been marked for murder.
Performance Dates: October 28 – 31, 2021:
Thursday, October 28th @ 7 pm
Friday, October 29th @ 7 pm
Saturday, October 30th @ 7 pm
Sunday, October 31st @ 2 pm
Tickets Now On Sale!
Follow us on Instagram @ aragondrama
Like us on Facebook @ Aragon High School Performing Arts
FALL FESTIVAL- Sunday, October 24th 1-4pm
Baywood Elementary School is hosting it’s beloved Fall Festival so come join the fun and get your volunteer hours! There will be lots of great games, prizes, crafts and a mini pumpkin patch all at the Baywood School campus. Please sign up to volunteer! Our committee could use your help with set-up, running the games, handing out prizes, and clean-up.
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