Next School Year New Elective Offerings for 7th & 8th Grade.
We’re excited to announce the addition of two new electives for next year. The new electives courses are Creative Writing and Student Council/Leadership. Right now, the electives are slated to be semester courses, this means that a student could have 2-4 electives based on whether their other eclective choices are yearlong or semester courses.
There will be room for about twenty 7th grade students and ten 8th grade students in each semester course. Please review the course descriptions below with your child. We still have their elective choices from earlier this year. Students will be filling out a Google interest form during homeroom on May 18th.
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Creating Writing taught by Ms. Steelman: Celebrate the craft of creative writing with fun and engaging writing prompts. We will develop the writer’s craft through project-based learning, including the creation of a student-led newsletter.
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Student Council taught by Mr. Anderson: Mission Statement: We, the Student Council of Borel Middle School, strive to create and preserve a united student body; a body infused with pride and spirit which encompasses a diverse spectrum of students, faculty and community, by promoting involvement within Borel Middle School. The class will plan activities throughout the year, communicate with other students to be involved in the activities and celebrate diversity and promote inclusion.
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Parents/Guardians:
Each year, students in grades six through eight participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).
This year, students in the San Mateo Foster City School District will be tested either in-person or remotely in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
You should have received a communication from the school district that we recommend you review in full.
Borel students will test on the following days
May 24 & 25- ELA
May 27 & 28- Math
If your student is in Full Time Distance Learning,your students’ teachers will review how to access the test with them on Tuesday, May 11 & May 18 and Friday, May 14 during homeroom.
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The Borel Scholastic Book Fair has begun! There is nothing better than having some new books for your Summer Reading. The Book Fair will be ONLINE and books will be shipped to your home free with any $25 book only order.
DATES: NEXT WEEK - Monday, MAY 17 - Saturday, MAY 23
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YEARBOOKS ARE STILL FOR SALE!
You will not want to miss this opportunity to buy a piece of history.
You can purchase a yearbook online at
Or you can drop-off a check or cash to the school office, attention to Ms. Helmig or Ms. Ossio.
We cannot accept anymore photos at this time and we would like to thank those who have submitted photos. The yearbook is almost complete and it is looking fantastic!
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8th Grade In-person Recognition
Date: June 15, 2021
May 12: Email sent to one parent email with link to Sign Up Genius for the selection of a time slot for the 8th grade in-person recognition. The access code is included. Only one slot needs to be selected per student. Do not forget to include the student's name.
May 13-20
Sign Up Genius link will be accessible.
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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:
May 13
8th Grade Sign Up Genius starts at 7:00am
May 19
Borel Zoom Spring Musical Concert, 6:30-7:30pm
May 25
One Love Parent Ed Night Part 2 6:30-7:30pm
May 24 & 25
ELA State Testing
May 26
Asychronous Wed. -Teacher PD day
May 27 & 28
Math State Testing
May 31
Memorial Day--No School
June 2
Incoming 6th Grade Student Q & A Panel 5:00-6:00pm
June 14
Promotion Video Shared with 8th Grade Families
June 15
Last Day of School &
8th Grade In Person Recognition
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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 their absence.
Please contact Mindy Cossins at: mcossins@smfc.k12.ca.us to send in medical appointment notes.
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Zack's Performance Bikes is partnering with Borel and will provide 10% back on any services for the rest of the year if you mention Borel. |
Interested in ordering some Borel “merch”?
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Parent events of interest: |
The Color of Law: Menlo Park Edition
Presented by Menlo Together
Friday, May 14, 2021, 4:00pm – 5:30pm PDT, Online Event (Webinar)
Join local group Menlo Together for an interactive exploration and reflection on how the laws that segregated America affected Menlo Park, based on The Color of Law, personal stories, and local historical archives.
While our focus is on Menlo Park and its neighbors, including Menlo-Atherton High School, this history is relevant throughout the Sequoia Union High School district and beyond.
Parents, caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided.
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Vaporized: Navigating Teenage Trends in Vaping, E-Cigs, and Social Media
Erin A. Vogel, PhD, Stanford Prevention Research Center
Monday, May 17, 2021, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT, Online Event (Webinar)
How has teenage use of e-cigarettes and vapes changed during COVID-19? How does social media influence the health behaviors of adolescents? Is tobacco use rising or falling?
Join Erin Vogel, PhD, Stanford Prevention Research Center, to learn answers to these questions and more. This online session will cover vaping, e-cigarettes, social media, and their effects on teenagers' health and well-being.
Dr. Vogel is a postdoctoral fellow and social psychologist at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. Her research involves adolescent e-cigarette use, smoking in the LGBTQ+ community, and co-occurring health risk behaviors.
Parents, caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided.
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