Important Phased Hybrid Update:
All four SMFC Comprehensive Middle Schools will be coming back four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) in the Phased Hybrid Model starting April 19th. Wednesday will continue to be a synchronous Full-time Distance Learning day for all students. The increased number of days is due to the number of families and students indicating they want to return to school in person for the phased hybrid. This model continues to meet the health and safety measures around physical distance and number of student contacts.
At this time, we are at capacity in the Phased Hybrid Model and are not able to accommodate changes. Families that selected FTDL and would like to make a change to the phased hybrid will be placed on a wait-list and will be notified if seats become available. Please contact Jennifer Helmig, at jhelmig@smfcsd.net regarding any hybrid or FTDL change requests.
**Special Note: All students (FTDL & Phased Hybrid) will follow this bell schedule beginning April 19th.
UPDATED FASTEST possible movement through the Phases IF COVID-19 metrics in the County continue to improve.(see table below)
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For more information about coming back to Borel for the Hybrid Model on April 19th, please visit the link below:
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Parents, we wanted you to know that the Student Council is helping to answer questions and ease any nerves for returning students with this online opportunity: Excited to go back to school but worried that you don't know which classroom is which? Have questions about going back to school? Are you a 6th grader who has never gone to campus and don't know where to go? On Wednesday April 14, 2021 from 1:50 - 2:20, you can join a Zoom Meeting that will take you around campus and answer any questions you have about returning back to school. If you are interested, then fill out this form:
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Students In The Hybrid Model and Afternoon Enrichment Hubs Must Complete The Daily Health Questionnaire 30 Minutes Prior to Arrival
Parents, you must activate the Frontline Health Portal using your email that is registered with Borel.
Please see the directions below.
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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 (3/25/21), 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
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: NEW BELL SCHEDULE FOR ALL STUDENTS
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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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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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The San Mateo Public Library is offering free tutoring to students, K-8Th, via one-on-one 30min appointments on closed Zoom sessions.
During the appointments, the students can ask for any help, from subject based to improving reading skills. We’re also providing support in Spanish language, though availability is reduced.
We also provide free online tutoring via Brainfuse, though a library card is required. Tutors are available in English and Spanish daily from 1-10pm through this service: http://main.sanmateo.ca.brainfuse.com/
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Register Now for This Saturday’s Event for Young Girls!
All elementary and middle school girls are invited to attend Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s annual “When I Group Up” event THIS Saturday, March 27, in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Students will hear from a variety of successful women and walk away filled with new dreams and confidence that they can be anything they want to be when they grow up.
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