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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. Candidate Information Sessions will be held December 17 & 18, 2024. Click on the title link to learn more.
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Book Fair Family Night - Wednesday, 11/20 5-7p.m.

The PTA is excited to bring the book fair to the Arroyo-Central Community this week. This Wednesday, November 20th is Family Night from 5-7p.m. Bring your whole family to shop, grab dinner from the Waffle Roost and Alebrijes Oaxacan Kitchen food trucks, and enjoy a treat from After-School Snack Attack, a baking business owned by a San Carlos parent! Find everything you need to know about family night and our book fair week via the flier in the link above.
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Join our Next PTA Meeting - November 20th

Save the date for our next PTA meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting is scheduled after the Book Fair Family Night (5-7 p.m.) for anyone who wants to attend both. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Agenda with Zoom link is available here.
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Arroyo Eagle Eye - November 17, 2024

Principal’s Message, community thanks, book fair, Eagle Council toy drive, Arroyo community assistance, Ridwell, 2nd trimester, 4th grade ROPES, Fall Break, weekly menu
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This Thursday: Let’s Walk Together in Honor of Ruby Bridges

Every November, communities across the country walk to school together to honor Ruby Bridges. Join us this Thursday, November 14th, in walking together to school as a community. Meet at the corner of Brittan Ave and Cedar St, by Burton Park at 8:15 a.m. Ruby Bridges bracelets, buttons and stickers will be handed out to participants. First come, first served. If you'd like to help pass out bracelets, buttons, and stickers that morning, please sign up to volunteer via the link above.
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Arroyo Eagle Eye - November 10, 2024

Principal’s Message, 4th/5th grade activities last week, USA map appreciation, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, Technovation, Ridwell, end of first trimester, East Palo Alto community gathering, Veteran's Day, weekly menu
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School Contacts

650-632-8300
Tracey Olazar at [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Museum

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Dec 7
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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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