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Time to Register for Let’s Glow Arroyo

Happy New Year! Check off your easiest New Year’s Resolution by registering for Arroyo’s favorite party: Let’s Glow Arroyo! We’ll transform Mustang Hall into a glow-in-the-dark wonderland from 7-9pm on Friday, January 31st, complete with dancing, snacks, selfie station, graffiti wall, glow games, and more! Please register your student/adult pair by clicking the above link to guarantee a swag bag for your student (Arroyo siblings are welcome to come together with one adult).
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Join Us for Our Next PTA Meeting

Our first PTA meeting of 2025 will be on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 8:45 a.m. in the Central-Arroyo Library. Please check out the agenda to see what will be discussed.
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2025-2026 San Carlos School District Calendar Approved

The SCSD Calendar is the official calendar for the school year for all schools and includes all start and end dates, official holidays, and in-service teacher workdays. Download a paper version of the calendar by clicking on the title link.
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Join the San Carlos School District Board of Trustees

Are you passionate about education and ready to make a difference in our community? Serving on the SCSD Board is a unique opportunity to support our students, families, and schools while driving meaningful change in our district.
Information is now available for individuals interested in being considered for appointment to the San Carlos School District Board of Education. Click on the title link to learn more.
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School Contacts

650-632-8300
Tracey Olazar at tolazar@scsdk8.org

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Message from Our Principal, Mindy Shelton

Welcome to Arroyo Upper Elementary! Our Arroyo mascot is the Eagle and Together We Soar,  as we come together as a school community to support our students in connecting with their peers and growing socially and academically. 

The fourth and fifth grade years are such a special time of transition and growing independence. At Arroyo we strive to support each child’s developmental needs at this stage. This includes: 
- Helping students develop a sense of ownership for their learning and encouraging independence, goal setting, and a growth mindset
- Engaging students in project-based learning to deepen their collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills
- Supporting parents as partners in their child’s educational journey
 
These same student skills, mindsets and dispositions are also embedded in the Learner Profile in our newly updated SCSD Strategic Plan. The Learner Profile is our roadmap for bringing SCSD’s mission to life, and you’ll hear us talking more throughout the upcoming year about the ways in which we are leaning into this with our 4th and 5th graders.  The Learner Profile states:

“SCSD learners are curious problem solvers, self-aware learners, and kind citizens. They understand that learning is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about developing strong interpersonal skills, taking ownership of their learning, developing the ability to adapt and reflect, and being prepared to contribute to their community and the world at large.”  

Beyond our goals for students as learners, our broader aim is to make every student and family at Arroyo feel valued and connected. Without that sense of belonging, we cannot accomplish any of our larger academic goals for our students. Because of this, you’ll notice events for families throughout the year to help you build connections with our campus, our staff, and with other students and families.

We hope you’ll take the time to connect with our Arroyo community, because TOGETHER WE SOAR!

Warmly,
Mindy Shelton
Principal

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