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IN THIS ISSUE
Principal’s Message: Upcoming Arroyo and SCEF events, Spirit Week April 22-26, Arroyo Orientation for 3rd Graders, Midday Volunteers Needed, Yearbook Ordering, New Front Office Email Address, Weekly Menu
PTA: Stampede & Soar Volunteering and Registration, Yearbook Ordering, PTA Board Nominees, Arroyo School Play, Hometown Days Help Needed
Plus SCEF and Community news
IMPORTANT DATES
Tue 4/16: Arroyo orientation for current 3rd Graders, 5 p.m. via Zoom
Thu 4/18: SCSD Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Fri 4/19: Willy Wonka KIDS school play in Mustang Hall, 7 p.m.
Sat 4/20: Willy Wonka KIDS school play in Mustang Hall, 1 p.m.
Wed 4/24: PTA meeting and Board vote via Zoom, 7 p.m.
Sat 5/4: SCEF Revel @ Devil’s community dance party
Mon 5/6: Last day to order a yearbook
Sat 5/18: Hometown Days Parade
Thu 5/23: PTA Honorary Service Awards and Dinner, 5:15 p.m.; Arroyo Celebration of Learning, 6-7 p.m.
Fri 5/24: minimum day, dismissal at 1 p.m.
Mon 5/27: Memorial Day, no school
Dear Arroyo families,
I hope you all had a wonderful break as a family and found time to unplug together. My family spent time preparing for some big transitions, visiting colleges with my high school junior and preparing for graduation for my college senior. Trust me when I say the time goes fast and enjoy the time you have together.
There is a lot happening at Arroyo between now and the end of the school year. Please keep a close eye on our newsletter for dates of fun events and important deadlines. Spring is also filled with assessments, including state and district testing. Please do your best to ensure regular school attendance.
There are a number of ways to support our school and community next weekend.
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Come support the cast of Willy Wonka (including quite a few Arroyo students) at our SCSD/San Carlos Children’s Theater upper elementary play on Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m., or Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. in Mustang Hall.
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Sunday, April 21, from 9-11 a.m. is our Stampede & Soar Color Run.
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Also this Sunday is the San Carlos Day of Service. Sign up to help out after the run.
SCEF also has events coming up that help support our schools.
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Our teacher outing auction events are happening soon, and there are several spots still available. Click here to find out more.
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San Carlos Day at SF Giants (vs. Diamondbacks) is this Saturday, April 20, at 1:05 p.m. Get tickets here.
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SCEF Revel @ Devil’s community dance party is Saturday, May 4, 7-10 p.m. Get tickets here.
Next week (April 22-26) is Earth Week, and Eagle Council has a spirit week planned. Please encourage your child to participate!
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Monday, 4/22 (Earth Day!): Wear “earthy clothing” (nature prints or colors), turn in spring-themed art, and campus cleanup
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Tuesday, 4/23: Inside Out & Backwards Day, open garden at recess and lunch
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Wednesday, 4/24: Wear silly socks, open garden and chalk art during recess
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Thursday, 4/25: Anything But a Backpack Day and poetry contest (details to come)
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Friday, 4/26: Pajama Day
Please mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, May 23, for our Central-Arroyo Celebration of Learning. We are excited to invite families to campus to showcase the hard work our students have done throughout the year. More details to come — be sure to save the date! That Friday, May 24, will be a minimum day, with dismissal at 1:00.
Also save May 18 for the San Carlos Hometown Days Parade. There are a few ways Arroyo students can participate. 5th Graders in band have already received information from Mrs. Green about joining the marching band group. Arroyo will also have our own group participating in the parade. Keep an eye on the PTA section of the Eagle Eye for details. If you’ve never participated in Hometown Days (May 18-19), it’s a great chance to celebrate the San Carlos community.
If you know any families with current 3rd Graders who will be attending Arroyo next year, make sure they know about our Zoom orientation this Tuesday at 5 p.m. and our upcoming campus tours. See this flier for details.
We are in need of a few lunchtime volunteers to help supervise our talent show rehearsals this spring. If you’re available to help from 12:00-12:40 any day of the week, either weekly or biweekly, please email me at [email protected].
If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to order an Arroyo yearbook for your child. Yearbooks are distributed the last week of school, and extra copies will not be available on campus, so be sure to order by May 6 if your child would like one. See the PTA section below for details and ordering information.
Finally, if you need to reach our front office for the rest of the school year, please use the email address [email protected] or call 650-632-8300. Our fantastic administrative assistant, Tracey Olazar, will be out for the rest of the school year. We are lucky to have Venetia Young filling in until Tracey returns in August.
I’m looking forward to seeing students tomorrow and hearing about how they spent their time over break. I also look forward to seeing many of you next Sunday morning at our Stampede & Soar!
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.
Sunday, April 21 • 9-11 a.m.
We’re excited to welcome so many members of our school communities to the Central-Arroyo Stampede & Soar Color Run NEXT SUNDAY, April 21!
We need more volunteers to round out the morning’s activities and make sure the event runs safely and smoothly for our kids. We have only about half the volunteers we need.
If you haven’t already, please grab a spot for course monitor, games supervisor, or cleanup — or anything else that you can do! There are so many ways to help out, and the shifts are short and easy. If you have already signed up, thank you so much — and please invite a friend to sign up and join you!
Color Run Registration Info
Our registration deadline has passed for a guaranteed T-shirt, but you can still register to run! Remember, anyone who wants to participate in the run, including students, parents and siblings over the age of 6 and with a parent chaperone must complete the registration process. No registration is necessary for the on-campus afterparty.
For everyone who is registered, you should have received an email last week with all the details you’ll need for getting your t-shirt in advance of the run, and day-of information. Can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t Miss Out on a Yearbook!
The end of the school year is near! Have you ordered your student’s yearbook — or customized their two free pages? The deadline for yearbook orders and customizations is May 6, so don’t delay. Order now!
April 24: Meeting to Elect New PTA Board
Join us Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. via Zoom to hear updates from our principals and elect our 2024-25 Central Arroyo PTA Executive Board. Nominations will be accepted from the floor. The full meeting agenda is online.
There are also open non-board positions in areas such as the Book Fair, website, membership, online store, and more. Learn about these positions in the PTA Job Descriptions document. Please contact Brie MacDonald for more info.
Hometown Days: We Need Your Help!
San Carlos Hometown Days is May 18-19 this year, and the PTA needs one or two volunteers to organize Arroyo’s participation in the annual parade on Saturday morning. You’ll confirm our spot with the organizers, help spread the word about joining the Eagle contingent, and then pass out spirit swag the morning of the parade. Thanks for considering! Sign up here.
BECOME A MEMBER, VOLUNTEER, AND CONNECT!
San Carlos Education Foundation News
Starlight Raffle Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Starlight Raffle. The lucky winners were Becky and Michael Quigley, who won a trip to Mexico! Our next raffle will take place at the Revel at Devil’s Party on May 4.
Get Your Tickets to Revel @ Devil’s on May 4
Join us on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. for the SCEF’s annual community dance party at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co., Revel @ Devil’s. This year's event features The Love Handles, an 11-piece high-energy cover band with a rocking horn section. Enjoy dancing, beer, and food trucks at at this get-together for parents, teachers, staff, and all of San Carlos! Buy your tickets today!
Soccer Tryouts for San Carlos United
San Carlos United Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for the fall season for girls and boys born 2007 through 2016.
- Born 2011-2016: Week of May 6
- Born 2007-2010: Week of May 20
Players born in 2017 may try out for the 2016 teams.
If interested, please register on the San Carlos United website and a manager from the team will reach out to coordinate. We look forward to seeing you at the San Carlos United tryouts!
Introduction to Mindfulness at Arroyo
Growing Mindful’s after-school classes combine art, games, STEAM, and movement exercises with powerful evidence-based tools to equip students with the skills to boost their confidence, resilience, and discover their inner superpowers. We will practice: regulating big emotions, focusing our attention, breathing techniques, working with unhelpful thoughts, compassion and kindness, and gratitude. Sign up here. All beginners welcome!
Where: Arroyo School
When: 6 sessions on Wednesdays, 1-2:20 p.m. April 24, and May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Willy Wonka Is Coming to Town!
Many Arroyo Eagles will be performing in or working on the tech crew for Willy Wonka KIDS, a musical by San Carlos upper elementaries and San Carlos Children’s Theater. Save the dates for the performances at Mustang Hall (828 Chestnut St., San Carlos):
- Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m.
The musical brings together 4th and 5th Graders from Arroyo, Charter, and Mariposa to perform for classmates, families, and friends. Come see students as Oompa Loompas, Candy Man kids, squirrels, inventors, ensemble players, Willy Wonka, and Charlie!
Performances are free, and no tickets are required. There will be a suggested donation to help fund the show and ensure musicals continue in coming years. It’s a great experience for the whole family!
Kamparama Summer Camp Registration
Kamparama Summer Camp registration is now open. We will have lots of fun daily arts and crafts, games, and sports, as well as magicians, Happy Birds, a game truck, the Bubble Lady, a balloon guy, and fun weekly field trips! We serve lunch four days a week and offer a stay-back option during all field trips. All are welcome! Register at kamparama.com.
Parent Education Opportunities
NEW! Why are the messy, magical tween years so often misunderstood? We welcome Deborah Farmer Kris, a child development expert and founder of Parenthood365, for Understanding the Tweenage Brain (April 16).
NEW! How can we help kids process their climate emotions? Author and journalist Anya Kamenetz joins climate advocate Liz Hurtado for How and Why to Talk to Kids About Climate Change: From Anxiety to Action (April 18).
NEW! What do your teens want out of life? How will they leave their mark? Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, a professor of Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, presents Helping Young People Lead Lives of Purpose (April 24).
NEW! How can you keep your kids safe online? Join Sameer Hinduja, PhD, a cyberbullying and safe social media expert, for Cyberbullying Prevention: Navigating the Intersection of AI, Social Media, and Digital Ethics (April 25).
NEW! Chronic loneliness and social isolation are a growing public health crisis. We’re honored to host Jeremy Nobel, MD, PhD, bestselling author of Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection (April 26).
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