Thunderbolt E-Newsletter ⚡ Oct 14, 2021

October 14, 2021

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This Week

⚡ Time is Running Out to Make Your PTO Direct Donation!

Next Week

⚡ Tue 10/19: Minimum Day, 12:45 pm Dismissal

⚡ Wed 10/20: RCSD Board Meeting, 7 pm | Agenda & Zoom

⚡ Fri 10/22: "Friyay Fun" Gathering, 5-6:30 pm, Red Morton Park | Add to Calendar

Upcoming

⚡ Mon 10/25: School Site Council Meeting, 3 pm | Zoom

⚡ Thu 10/28: Principal's Virtual Meetup, 9 am | Zoom

*All meetings are virtual unless a location is specified

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Latest News

Roy Cloud Community Gathering Next Week!

Next Friday, October 22 / 5-6:30 pm / Red Morton Park

We miss our Roy Cloud community! Since we can’t meet up on campus, let’s get together for a casual Friday gathering at the park! Feel free to bring your own park play and picnic supplies and bask in the community vibe. See the event flyer for more details.

Yum! Bake Sale to Support the Roy Cloud Class of 2022!

While you're enjoying great company, indulge in some sweet treats from a popup bake sale hosted by the Roy Cloud 8th grade class! 100% of bake sale earnings will go to helping them raise funds for their graduation activities and celebration.

SPOTLIGHT ON GARDEN

Fostering Student Enthusiasm for the Natural World

Garden classes are in full swing and it has been so much fun having students in the garden! In our classes so far, the focus has been on settling into the garden space, with a lesson on class agreements and one on garden jobs. It has been wonderful to see the students' enthusiasm as they experience the natural world. I hope to carry this enthusiasm into our upcoming lessons as we dig into the science of the environment around us.

Fruitful wishes,

Mr. Kevin

Time is Running Out to Make Your Direct Donation

The PTO needs your help to Power Up and save the programs that have such a positive impact on the educational experience at Roy Cloud!

Donate Today

With just two weeks left of our direct donations campaign, we've only raised $128,000 of our $250,000 goal. Without the generous donations from a larger percentage of our families, the PTO may not be able to continue funding programs like STEAM, PE, art, garden, science, music, and so much more.

Please make your donation before October 31st so that our school community can continue to enjoy the diverse benefits the PTO offers during the current school year and into the future. As always, Thank You to our generous donor families.

Continuing Disability Awareness at Home

This week is Disability History Week! Besides seeing this poster around campus, students will be engaging in various discussions to raise disability awareness in their classrooms and also integrated into Library, Art, and PE lessons. If you'd like to continue the discussion at home, our Equity & Belonging Committee has prepared this helpful list of Disability & Diversity Parent Resources for your to share with your family.

In the Community

Redwood City Parks & Rec Halloween Hub

Redwood City Parks & Rec continues to foster local Halloween traditions. Here is their hub for all things Halloween this year, with up-to-date info on how to celebrate safely and join the fun for some spooktacular events, contests, and more!

Info & Support for RCSD Families

Each week, new information and opportunities are shared by the Redwood City School District to support our community. Here are some notable resources:

Roy Cloud Daily Wellness Form & In Spanish

Roy Cloud School Menu

RCSD COVID-19 Testing for Students & Staff

RCSD Roadmap to Learning Safely

SMCOE Current COVID-19 Guidance

RCSD Peachjar Flyers

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