Bobcat Blast
January 28, 2021
Attendance: 650-312-7669
Borel Distance Learning Parent Education Night
Save the date for a special presentation brought to you by Borel School Counselors Shannon Smoot and Christian Potter on February 22, 2021 from 5-6PM. We would like your input on the information 
presented in this webinar. Please complete this short survey to let us know what information and guidance would be most helpful for you at this time. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Borel Music Program would like to invite you to the Borel Winter Music Concert - Tuesday, February 2nd @ 6:30 pm on a Zoom Webinar. We will be sharing a variety of videos featuring Borel’s: 6th Grade Band, 6th Grade Orchestra, Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Choir! Hope to see you there!

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Or iPhone one-tap : 
  US: +16699006833,,98917600674# or +12532158782,,98917600674# 
Or Telephone:
  Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
    US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 
Webinar ID: 989 1760 0674
  International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aAr4pMLgl
Beginning next week,6th & 7th grade students ,will be given the opportunity to complete a form to express their interests for electives for next school year (2021-2022).

We're excited to offer Borel 6th & 7th grade students a variety of electives for next year. Please take time to review our course descriptions (English & Spanish on same document) Ms. Notte will visit PE classes next week to talk more about the options and have students complete a Google Form in order to express their preferences.
All four middle schools will have additional minimum days on Friday, February 19, and June 4. The additional minimum days on Friday (2/19, 6/4) help to balance the week since the Mondays are holidays. Please plan accordingly for these additional minimum days. Here is the Wednesday minimum day schedule for your reference.  

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. 
2.) Visit the www.yearbookforever.com website and share your pictures with us.  

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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High School Enrollment
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.  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 SMUHS 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

PARENT RESOURCES

Due to Full-time Distance Learning, the Borel staff has created a Virtual Orientation video for incoming 6th grade families and families new to Borel. To watch the video and hear from Borel staff and students please click here for English Video and Video Español.



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From our counselors; some resources for families:

If you need help, please reach out. We’re here to help. Lots of resources for you and your family are found on our website. Here are just some of the ways our school and district can help:
Food: Meal service at five of our elementary school sites (College Park and Sunnybrae). If needed, make sure your family applies for free and reduced-price meals if needed. The application is on our website and the school district website. If you need more help with food, let your counselor know.

School Supplies: Let your counselor know if you need school supplies.

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
Upcoming Important Dates:
Feb. 2
Borel Winter Music Concert--6:30pm
Feb. 3
Asynchronous Wed.--Teacher PD
Week of Feb. 8
Report Cards mailed home
Feb. 15
President's Day--No School
Feb. 16
ELAC Meeting--1:00pm
Feb. 19
Special Minimum Day
Feb. 22
Parent Education Night 5:00-6:00pm
Link to District Website for 2021-2022 Enrollment

Last day for priority transfer requests: Jan. 29
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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Borel Middle School
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-312-7670 borel.smfcsd.net