Arroyo Eagle Eye - October 15, 2023

October 15, 2023

Principal’s Message

Dear Arroyo families,

This week as we continue our journey through the SCSD Strategic Plan and learner profile, we spotlight our focus on developing Self-Aware Learners. At SCSD, we understand that education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about nurturing individuals who are confident in their abilities, open to reflection, and flexible in the face of changing circumstances. Our Self-Aware Learners are at the forefront of this transformative journey.

•  Reflective: With a reflective mindset, our learners delve into their academic and social-emotional experiences, using feedback as a springboard for growth. They set goals for themselves and actively pursue them.

• Self-Awareness: Our learners possess a keen understanding of themselves, their actions, and the impact they have on both themselves and the world around them. Self-awareness is their compass for personal and social growth.

• Adaptability: In a rapidly changing world, adaptability is a cornerstone of success. SCSD learners excel in embracing new situations and challenges with flexibility and resilience.

This Thursday, Oct. 19, Arroyo will participate in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill along with millions of other schools in California and around the world. Arroyo and Central will be holding a drill at 10:45 a.m. and will practice our earthquake (drop, cover, and hold on) and evacuation procedures. We will also be discussing our other emergency protocols so that students know what to do in an emergency. I’ll be sharing more about that (and our procedures for parents) in a separate email later this week. Please watch for that, read it carefully, and save it for future reference.

We encourage you to “Drop! Cover! Hold on!” at home, too. When an earthquake strikes, you have only a few seconds to get to safety, so practicing can make all the difference. Some tips to get prepared for earthquakes at home:

• Do a “hazard hunt” for items that might fall during earthquakes and secure them.

• Create a personal or family disaster plan.

• Organize or refresh your emergency supply kits.

• Identify and correct any issues in your home’s structure.

This Friday is our makeup picture day. You should have already received an email from  Still Light Studios with your child’s proofs and ordering information. If your child missed picture day or you would like to have their photos retaken, please send them to school prepared for that on Friday.

Warmly,
Mindy Shelton
Principal
[email protected]

Breakfast and Lunch This Week

Please take time to review the menu for next week with your child. If they do not see a breakfast and/or lunch option that they will eat, then please plan to help them pack their own lunch from home (or a hearty snack on Wednesday), and please send your child with a snack for morning recess regardless.

PTA News

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SCEF News

Thank you to SCEF Business Sponsors

Our San Carlos schools are supported by parents and the broader community. We are grateful to the following generous business sponsors who have renewed their support this fall: Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Black Mountain Properties, CA Water Services, Devil’s Canyon Brewing, Lyngso Garden Materials, TOWN, Peninsula Chemical Co., Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi, and Wendy Wood Design. Special welcome to our new sponsors: Happy Healthy Teeth Pediatric Dentist, Paris Baguette, Recology, and Sares Regis. Learn about how your business can benefit from our business sponsorship program.

Save the date for the SCEF Gala at Hiller Aviation Museum
MARCH 22

School District News

Time to Enroll in the TK Extended Learning Program for 2024-25

TKELP is dedicated to enriching our littlest learners’ lives after school. We provide a fun, safe, and welcoming place for our TK students to spend time each day. Through daily physical activity, Legarza sports, JamaRoo Kids Dance, and STEAM enrichment, TKers will explore, invent, and discover new ways to create. We provide a developmentally appropriate space with enriching activities where students can thrive. Visit the TKELP website to learn more about our program and meet our staff.

The program is available to TK students at all four SCSD elementary schools, and students are given priority into the ACE enrichment program for Kindergarten.

Community News

Poetry Slam Entries Due Nov. 3

In celebration of United Against Hate Week (Nov. 12-18), the Community Foundation of San Carlos and Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. are throwing the third annual Stand United Against Hate Poetry Slam.

For the past two years, brave folks (as young as 8 years old) from all over the Bay Area have brought their whole selves onto the stage and shared stories of what it means to stand united against hate.

Save the Date for the Poetry Slam

• When: Friday, Nov. 17, 5-6 p.m.
• Where: Devil’s Canyon, 935 Washington St., San Carlos
• Why: Come out and use your voice to tell your story on how you stand up against hate and how we can become more united and build inclusive and equitable communities for all. All ages welcome.
• How: Deadline for poetry submission is Friday, Nov. 3 via this link.
• Prize: The top three winners will donate their prizes to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of their choice that is focused on justice and equity.

Stand in solidarity with United Against Hate Week and download a “San Carlos Stands United Against Hate” poster!

Parent Education Opportunities

How can we teach our kids to strive toward excellence without crushing them? In her new book, Never Enough, best-selling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture (Oct. 18).

Too many youth are struggling with mental health. Mental health experts Dr. Steve Adelsheim and Dr. Shashank Joshi, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, present Youth Mental Health: Prevention Strategies, Resources, and Support (Oct. 19).

NEW! How can we increase learning and joy while offering kids much-needed support? In Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn & Thrive, Stephanie Malia Krauss offers a guidebook for parents everywhere (Oct. 25).

NEW! In a three-part series, My Body to Love, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Preeti Mankar Deb presents short films (6 minutes) that profile youths coming into their sexuality. Join us for Arjun’s Story (film and discussion) on Oct. 26.