News & Announcements

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.

IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s message, elebrating holiday traditions, holiday stress, smartphones, holiday community gifts, SCEF Read-a-Thon, SCSD Math Night, Makerspace wishlist, Lost & Found, weekly menu

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.

IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Message, Samartian House toy drive, daily attendance, report cards, Ridwell, enrichment opportunties, parent education, weekly menu

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.

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.

Principal’s Message, community thanks, book fair, Eagle Council toy drive, Arroyo community assistance, Ridwell, 2nd trimester, 4th grade ROPES, Fall Break, weekly menu

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.

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

Please help us pass our membership goal by joining the PTA today! An individual membership costs just $10, and we’re encouraging all parents to become members. Your PTA membership lends your voice to advocacy efforts on behalf of children and educators at the local, state, and national levels. Check out the Membership and Fundraising page to join — and make a big difference!