Family Engagement Night: Middle School Spring Hybrid
Dear Borel Families,
Our Family Engagement Night will be held on Wednesday, Feb 24th at 6:00pm via Zoom to discuss the return of middle school students to campus in a Hybrid Model this spring.
The meeting will include a short presentation by Assistant Superintendent of Education Services David Chambliss and time for Q & A.
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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 fifth- and seventh- grade students only. Seventh-grade parents/guardians, you will only need to return a consent form 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.
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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.
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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See Community Section this week for an additional event for 8th grade families.
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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
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Digital Balance and Well-Being: A Conversation with Silicon Valley Digital Media Experts
Jamie Nuñez, Common Sense Media; Dan Friedman, PsyD, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City
Elaine Dessus, Mental Health Support, Woodside High School; Jack West, Educator, Sequoia High School
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PST, Live Event (Webinar)
The well-being of our children has taken on new urgency during COVID-era schooling. Prior to the pandemic, a rising chorus of parents, educators, and mental health professionals were voicing concerns about the impact of screen time and social media on the health of our youth.
Join us for a panel discussion on "Digital Well-Being and Balance" with Silicon Valley digital media experts including Jamie Nunez from Common Sense Media and
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org
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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:
Feb. 19
Special Minimum Day
Feb. 22
SSC Meeting--2:00-3:00pm
Feb. 22
DL Academic Support Parent Ed Night-- 5:00-6:00pm
Feb. 24
Family Engagement Night--6:00-7:30pm
Feb. 24
3rd Quarter Progress Reports
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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Superposition will be hosting a High School Panel event, and the speakers will consist of high school students from SMUHSD. Students will be able to learn more about what being a high school student in this district will look like, particularly during this time, and be better prepared when they attend high school themselves.
The event will consist of a presentation where heavily involved SMUHSD high school students discuss important aspects of high school and their experiences, followed by a Q&A session where participants may ask any questions and have them answered by a current high school student. There will be 4+ high schoolers from different grades and high schools from SMUHSD, so participants will be able to hear different experiences and be able to have questions about different high schools answered.
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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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