Here is the link to join the One Love Parent Education Night:
https://joinonelove.zoom.us/j/93275864432pwd=SHBhd25teEFETGZqUFhNd3Jua2FLUT09
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In case you missed it, here is a link to the information from Borel's counselors from the meeting on 2/22.
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If you missed the meeting on Feb. 24th here is a link to the slides:
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Your Voice Matters! Seventh-grade families should have recently received a district communication via email from School Messenger in English and Spanish saying:
Dear Seventh-Grade Families,
Please watch for our California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), administered during the March 1–12, 2021 survey window. This survey is given to seventh-grade students only. Our 7th grade students will take the survey through their Social Studies teacher March 8th and 9th. Seventh-grade parents/guardians, you will only need to return a consent if you DO NOT want your child to participate in the survey.
Parent Survey: There is a companion survey for seventh-grade parents/guardians. You will be receiving information about your survey on March 1.
We wanted to take this opportunity to review the many ways we partner with families here at Borel to help our students thrive. Please check out this slideshow we put together in English and Spanish. Your voice really matters to us and we thank you in advance for your partnership and taking the time to complete this annual survey as we really use the results to inform our planning.
Please watch for consent forms and your family’s unique survey link. Sample surveys are available to view on our Wellness Resources web page.
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Did you know that Borel is a Certified Kindness School?
Through our active student council and homeroom lessons, we implement activities from the “Great Kindness Challenge” and “Kids for Peace. This past month students submitted 595 paper links with messages of kindness and love that will be part of the organization’s efforts to break a world record! Please check out some of our messages below and students who contributed. Together, we can make the world a kinder place!
Information about the challenge from https://kidsforpeaceglobal.org/linkedbylove/: “We will set a new Guinness World Record by creating a 110+ mile inspirational paper-chain. We will collect 1.5 million links of recycled/reused paper each with a message of love & hope for the world. Once “social-distancing” is lifted and it is again safe to gather in groups, we will assemble our Kindness Unites Paperchain. After the chain is officially measured for the Guinness World Record, we will distribute sections to hospitals, senior centers, libraries and more as a beautiful reminder that we are all #LinkedByLove!”
Top three contributors
Gwen Johnson
Kylie Uyekubo
Megan Huge
Additional recognition for submitting multiple links:
Lily Anagnosan
Sylvia Demeule
Sadie Knox
Madison Britt
Elizabeth Yuan
Charlotte Hanshaw
Helen McCloskey
Ellie McGuinty
Julia Chau
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PARENT RESOURCES
"A Parents Guide to Distance Learning" Link
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
Contents include -
- students' experience of Abbott's Trevor Project: GSA Pride Club
- inclusion-focused lesson plans
- making your classroom or office LGBTQ+ inclusive
- information about The GLBT Historical Society
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an Intergenerational Virtual Community Dinner honoring Black LGBTQ leaders in history, both past, and present (2/25/21)
- legal expectations for schools and their staff to support transgender student name changes
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Celebrating Heart Health Month: COVID-19 Implications for Heart Health Town Hall Meeting – Sequoia Healthcare District
Thursday, February 25, 2021, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PST, Live Event (Webinar)
A panel of health care professionals will discuss the signs and symptoms of heart disease, the implications of COVID-19 for heart health, and the importance of early screenings to detect heart health issues.
Parents, community members, non-profit partners, and local officials welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided (via Zoom). Free admission. This Town Hall Meeting is presented by Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
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What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance, Motivation, and a Happy Home
Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child
The good news is that effective communication can be cultivated, learned, and taught. And as you get better at this, so will your kids.
Parents, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Spanish interpretation will be available.
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Upcoming Important Dates:
Mar. 3
Teacher Prof. Development--Asynchronous Wed. Schedule
Mar. 15
Parent Ed Night: One Love-6:00-7:15 pm
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Link to District Website for 2021-2022 Enrollment
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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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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. 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. We especially need people for the following positions:
President, Vice President, Treasurer, VP Communications, VP Membership, Parliamentarian, Auditor, Financial Secretary, ELAC Liaison, Hospitality Chair and Wellness Ambassador.
Thank you Borel family!
Nominating Committee
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Interested in ordering some Borel “merch”?
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Care Solace is a concierge service linking students, families and school staff to mental health support resources, including guiding users through processes related to insurance, provider availability, wait times, and scheduling. The care navigation system includes a vast database of carefully vetted mental healthcare supports, including local therapists and programs.
The services provided by Care Solace are available to SMFCSD families at no cost through June 2021. Care Solace does not require a name, address, phone number or date of birth. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored. Please click here to information available on the District website to Learn More.
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