Borel Materials Return
Return Textbooks: Tuesday, June 8 and Friday June 11 from 1:30-3PM
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Students who are in-person learning, will return textbooks, library books and novels directly to their teachers.
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Students in Distance Learning, will return their textbooks and instruments at stations along Barneson Ave.
Return Technology: Tuesday, June 15 & Wednesday, June 16
- Sixth and Seventh grade: Must return their hotspots to the front office on Tuesday or Wednesday June 15-16 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Even if you are returning to Borel, we need you to return the hotspot.
- Sixth and Seventh Grade students returning to Borel can keep their chromebook, chargers and headphones.
- Eighth grade students should return all technology at the Promotion Ceremony on June 15 during their assigned time.
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YEARBOOKS ARE STILL FOR SALE!
Yearbooks will be for sale on June 10 &11 from 12:45 - 2:00pm at the near the parking lot on Barneson. Please pay with exact cash or check made out to Borel Middle School. The yearbook costs $40.00 For questions please contact Ms. Helmig or Ms. Ossio at 312-7670
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Health & Safety Update
While some COVID-19 mitigation measures are still required, the taking of temperatures upon arrival at District facilities is no longer mandated by San Mateo County Health (SMCH), and as of Thursday, June 3, 2021, this practice will be discontinued for grades TK-8. Preschool will continue to take temperatures in accordance with their licensing guidelines.
We will continue following the COVID-19 daily health and safety procedures required by SMCH including wearing of masks, physical distancing, frequent handwashing, completion of the Frontline app screening questions before coming on campus, etc.
Please remember to complete your own screening for symptoms and exposures before leaving for school, and to stay home if you are feeling ill, have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or been in close contact with someone who has either tested positive or is currently in isolation.
Vaccination Information
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for anyone ages 12 years and older. Information on vaccination clinics can be found at the SMCH Vaccine Clinic website; Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the city of your choice. The MyTurn website provides access to register for one of these clinics or to find more options for vaccines across the state.
This week in San Mateo: Friday, June 4, 2021, 10 am - 4 pm:
If you would like to learn about the statistics on San Mateo County vaccinations, please see SMCH’s vaccination dashboards.
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BOOK FAIR UPDATE:
Thanks so much for helping support the book fair - we raised $1148 and the proceeds (25% of that) will help us bring in more of the latest and greatest books for our library!
Also, thanks for joining in the fun with the Book Fair Online Scavenger Hunt- we had 186 participants and the WINNER of the raffle is: Marina Wiedmann. Happy reading!
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8th Grade In-person Recognition
This year, we will recognize our eighth graders in person on June 15, next to our new Gym located by Borel Avenue. As you all know, you have an assigned time to come to Borel on June 15 and it is very important that you arrive on time. Students and families that arrive early will be asked to wait in an assigned area until it’s their time.
- Before entering the gate to participate in the in-person recognition, eighth-grade students must return their Chromebook, charger, headphones, and hotspot on Borel Ave.
- For the in-person recognition, please be on time, wear a mask, adhere to safety measures, and follow the directions of staff.
- Click on this link if you are interested in purchasing Lifetouch graduation pictures. Photos will be available online at events.lifetouch.com, 2-6 weeks after the ceremony. Graduates will be mailed complimentary proofs and there is no obligation to purchase.
June 8 Gown and Yearbook Distribution
- In-person students will receive their gown and yearbook in their classroom.
- Distance Learning students will pick up their gown and yearbook (if ordered) near the staff parking lot from 1:15 to 3:30 pm.
June 10 & 11
Yearbooks will be available for sale near the staff parking lot from 12:45 to 2:00 pm.
The cost is $40.00. Please pay with exact cash or check payable to Borel Middle School.
June 14
The promotion video will be sent to each student's Schoolloop email and shared with families via School Messenger.
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Please click this link if you are interested in summer programs:
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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:
June 8
8th Grade Gown & Yearbook Distribution
Materials return
1:15-3:30pm
June 10 & 11
Last Chance Yearbook Sale
12:45-2:00pm
June 14
8th Grade Lunch in
Food Court 12:45-1:30
June 14
Promotion Video Shared with 8th Grade Families
June 14 & 15
All students return hotspots to Borel office 8:00 - 4:00
June 15
Asychronous Day
June 15
Last Day of School &
8th Grade In-Person Recognition
8th Grade: Please adhere to the time slot you selected for the ceremony.
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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 Mindy Cossins at: mcossins@smfc.k12.ca.us to send in medical appointment notes.
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Interested in ordering some Borel “merch”?
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Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Parent/Caregiver Training: Part 2
Mary McGrath, SMCOE; Molly Henricks, SMCOE; Shana Karashima, SUHSD
Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 2:00pm – 3:30pm PDT, Online Event (Webinar)
The Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® is a mental health training for parents, caregivers, and community members to support families and their wider social network. The primary focus of this skills-based program is to re-set the natural balance of the nervous system in order to bring the body, mind, and spirit back into greater balance.
The FREE, two-part training will focus on the six CRM wellness skills, as well as the neuroscience behind the model. Attendees are encouraged to attend both trainings, as Part 1 and Part 2 will each focus on three of the CRM wellness skills.
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