01/12/10
ROPES Informational Night
Dear 4th, 6th, and 8th Grade Students,
You are invited to consider participating in this year’s ROPES (Rite of Passage Experiences) Program. ROPES is an optional student endeavor supported by many groups and organizations in the San Carlos community. The program is a student-centered and a student-initiated enrichment activity that connects learning a brand new topic with real life experiences. The ROPES Orientation Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19th at 7 PM in the Central Middle School Mustang Hall, 828 Chestnut Street. Click here for our informational flyer
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Enrollment and Potential School Boundary Changes Letter From The Superintendent
Dear Parents,
I wanted to give you an update with regard to enrollment and potential school boundary changes within the San Carlos School District. As you may be aware, one of our top goals for this year was to look at potential fixes for the current mismatch between the capacity of our K-4 schools and the number of students residing in each respective area. Click here for rest of letter
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Flu Vaccine Community Update
To keep you informed on the San Mateo County Health System's continuing efforts to support San Mateo County during this year's flu season, here is the latest update: Read more . . .
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11/04/09
Notice to Community Regarding San Carlos Schools
Estimated First Interim Budget Update
Unfortunately, the financial situation in the San Carlos School District has taken a turn for the worse. In addition to the State funding reductions we have already suffered over the last two years, the district will now need to cut $1.4 million from next year's budget and maintain that reduction for at least an additional year. Read full message
Multi-Year Projection
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10/07/09
Dear San Carlos staff and parents:
The San Mateo County Health System and the San Carlos School District are working with all community partners and healthcare providers to ensure the County is ready to face this flu season, which will be much more complex than previous years with the arrival of the H1N1 (swine) flu. Read more . . .
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09/15/09
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Health Alert Update for Providers, Schools, and Businesses
This Health Alert Update provides recommendations for cleaning of surfaces to prevent Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza transmission in non-healthcare settings. Read more . . .
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8/27/09
Restructured Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program
The state of California, as a part of its budget adoption process for 2008-2009, suspended all GATE program mandates for 5 years. The San Carlos School District has chosen not to eliminate its GATE program. Rather, it has both reduced the program commensurate with state budget reductions, and at the same time brought it into compliance with changes in program requirements that went into effect some years ago. Read more . . .
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08/26/09
Centers for Disease Control Issues New Guidance for School Responses to Influenza
Dear San Carlos Parents: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance intended to help public health officials and school administrators respond to influenza during the 2009-2010 school year. The guidance is designed to decrease exposure to regular seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu while limiting the disruption of day-to-day activities and the vital learning that goes on in schools. Read more . . .
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06/08/09
Multi-Year State Revenue Comparison
For a sobering look at actual and projected state funding, view our simple multi-year comparison graph. (View PDF)
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06/03/09
2007-2008 SARC Reports Published
The latest School Accountability Report Cards for 2007-2008 are posted under the Parent's Section of this web page. SARCs provide detailed school information like student demographics, mission statements, academic data, API scores, class size, staff demographics, and more. Each school has an individual SARC that can be viewed or downloaded in PDF format. Check the Parent's Corner column to the right for all available SARCs.
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05/14/09
San Carlos School District Superintendent to Retire
The Governing Board of the San Carlos School District announced today that Superintendent Steve Mitrovich has decided to retire so as to spend more time with his family in Mount Shasta, California. Mr. Mitrovich’s resignation was accepted in a closed meeting of the School Board last night.
“The School Board and the whole community are deeply grateful to Steve for the amazing work he has done over the last two years for the San Carlos School District,” said Carrie Du Bois, President of the School Board. “Steve and his team have accomplished much over the last two years, definitely moving the District forward. He will be missed.” Read More...
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05/13/09
Contract Negotiations
To The San Carlos Community,
I am pleased to announce that the San Carlos School District and the teachers' union settled contract negotiations for 2008-2009.
This agreement does not increase salaries or benefits for teachers for the current school year. The teachers also agreed to have two days reduced from their contract with a proportional reduction in salary.
I want to thank the San Carlos Teachers Association and their representatives for all their hard work during negotiations. I would also like to thank the Board of Trustees for the countless hours they have spent in this process of the district.
Steven Mitrovich
Superintendent
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04/28/09
Swine Flu Information
Swine Flu: A Guide for Families in San Mateo County Frequently Asked Questions. View Guide.
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03/19/09
Budget Crisis Survey Results
The on-line budget crisis survey results have been tabulated and the report is available! Click here for the report.
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03/19/09
Budget Presentation Report
Steve Mitrovich presented to the Board budget development options available for 2009-2010. Click here for the report.
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03/12/09
The Board of Trustees approved the student attendance calendar for 2009- 2010 at the March 12th Board Meeting. View the new calendar under "Parent's Corner".
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Updated Budget Crisis Survey Open
After listening to community feedback, a redesigned Budget Crisis survey is now open to submit your thoughts on possible cuts and reductions. We are asking that everyone who completed the previous survey submit a new response. This survey closes on Friday, March 13 at 5PM.
Click here to take survey...
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02/03/09
Budget Crisis Community Survey Redesign
It is anticipated that a new survey will be on-line around March 1st and reported to the board by March 19th. Read More...
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01/23/09
Budget Crisis Community Survey
We need to hear from our community! Please take a few minutes to complete a simple three-part survey on potential budget cuts and reductions. Survey CLOSED for redesign
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01/09/09
Superintendent's Bulletins
Two new items were added to the Bulletin page regarding ROPES and Emergency Preparedness. We encourage all parents to signup to receive Steve's messages via email, but you may also view them online. Just click, Read More...
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12/17/08
Special Board Meeting on Parcel Tax, Board Organization, Disaster Preparedness, School Calendar
We will have a special board meeting this Friday at 11 a.m. in the district conference room. The board will consider hiring a firm to research another attempt for a parcel tax.
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12/15/08
Financial Crisis Planning
We face a real and severe financial crisis and tomorrow night we will begin a series of many community discussions on how to navigate through it at a special board meeting in the CMS library at 7:30 PM. The school board is beginning discussions on significant program and staff cuts for 2009-2010. These cuts could include reducing or cutting elementary PE instructors, eliminating the watering of athletic fields, cutting healthy cities tutoring, reducing custodial staffing, reducing staff development programs, and much more. Read More . . .
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12/08/08
Eric Von der Porten
All of us in the San Carlos School District wish to express our sorrow at the passing of former School Board Member Eric Von der Porten. Eric served eight years on the Governing Board of the San Carlos School District, including two stints as Board President. He was also instrumental in the campaign and passage of both the Measure D parcel tax and the Measure E bond for the district. Read More . . .
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11/03/08
Enrollment Capacity and Boundary Committee Meeting
There will be a Special Board Meeting this coming Wednesday, November 5th in Mustang Hall at Central Middle School (please note location change) beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information about this committee, please click here to read the report.
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10/31/08
Superintendent's Bulletins
All bulletin messages can now be found here, on the Superintendent's page. You may also elect to sign up for automated email notices by entering your email address into the Join Our Email List box at the bottom of this page.
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09/25/08
Superintendent's Message
Mr. Mitrovich sent out a new bulletin discussing the state of the recently passed California budget and its implications for our school district. Click here to read his bulletin or use the sign up box below to automatically receive all future bulletins via email.
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09/02/08
San Carlos School District Financial Situation as of 2008
Click the link to find out how San Carlos fares in comparison to other San Mateo County districts. Read More . . .
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9/02/08
District-Wide Calendar Update
Our new calendar service is almost ready! The District website and each of the school websites will soon implement google calendars. Rollout continues this week and next.
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08/18/08
Superintendent's Email Distribution List
Stay informed and up to date with all SCSD related information from the Superintendent, Steve Mitrovich. Read More...
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08/18/08
Online Board Meeting Agendas
In our continuing effort to increase communication throughout the district, SCSD has implemented the CSBA Online Agenda system. Read More...
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06/20/08
Superintendent's Contract Settlement Message
I am pleased to announce that last night the San Carlos School District and the teachers’ union settled contract negotiations for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. Read More...
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06/20/08
2008 - 2009 Student Calendar
Click the link to download next year's 2008 -2009 Student Attendance Calendar. View Calendar...
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06/03/08
Special Education Coordinator Hired by the Board Of Trustees
Superintendent Steve Mitrovich is pleased to announce that Mary Jude Doerpinghaus has been appointed as the Special Education Coordinator. Ms. Doerpinghaus is currently a principal and a speech and language supervisor for the Palo Alto School District. Read More...
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06/03/08
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Services Appointed
Superintendent Steve Mitrovich is pleased to announce that Thomas Green has been appointed as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Services. Mr. Green is currently in his ninth year as the principal of Parkside Elementary in San Mateo-Foster City School District. Read More...
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05/21/08
Superintendent's Negotiation Note
The District and the San Carlos Teachers Association (SCTA) have not been able to reach an agreement on salary increases in the current school year. Read More...
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04/25/08
08-09 Student Attendance Calendar
The 08-09 calendar for student attendance is now available! Download Calendar
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04/25/08
Communication Effectiveness Report
This communications analysis is intended to evaluate the effectiveness of district-level communication practices, policies, techniques and approaches. It also affords the district an opportunity to re-focus its communication efforts given changed circumstances and transitions in district leadership. Read More...
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04/25/08
Tierra Linda SPARC 2008
Tierra Linda Middle School posted the latest 2008 Support Personnel Accountability Report Card (SPARC). The TL SPARC is a living document that serves to inform community members of support services at the school. Read More...
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04/15/08
Brittan Acres Principal Recommended
Superintendent Steve Mitrovich is pleased to announce that John Triska has been recommended for appointment as the principal at Brittan Acres School. Read More...
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04/08/08
2008 Chickens' Ball
Join us for a Star Spangled Spectacular show and support the oldest fund raiser for San Carlos schools. Read More...
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04/08/08
Internet Safety for Families with Elementary Age Children
White Oaks school is hosting a parent information night on Internet safety on Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Read More...
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04/01/08
Walk-to-School
Both the San Mateo Daily Journal and the San Mateo Daily News have articles about San Car-LESS Day.
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03/17/08
Spring Break
The District Office will be closed during Spring Break which will be from March 17th through March 21st.
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03/10/08
Prop 98 - Additional Information.
The web addresses for several key representatives are now accessible from the News and Announcements section found here.
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03/10/08
PAMF Handout - Juggling Work, Family, and Everything Else.
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation has produced the March handout, Juggling Work, Family, and Everything Else. To view the handout, click here.
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03/03/08
District Office Contact Information
Are you looking for updated phone and email district office contact information? Use this link to view a current list of all DO staff.
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02/20/08
Board Meeting Location
The location for the February 28, 2007 board meeting has been moved to the Central Middle School Library. The staff at White Oaks is using their MUR for the spring musical rehearsal. Principal Elizabeth Veal and her staff will still present the school report at the board meeting.
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02/16/08
Governance Team
In addition to the last week’s regular meeting, the governance team of the San Carlos School District met in an all-day workshop on Saturday, February 16, 2008. The governance team is made up of the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent. Among the topics discussed were setting priorities, governance protocols, and future workshop ideas. This is the first time the governance team has met in a workshop since the last election.
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02/15/08
Prop 98 - Form Letters
A series of preformed letters can be download from our website. Help send a clear message to our legislators in opposition to the repeated suspension of Prop 98. Learn More
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02/08/08
Simply Amazing
Tierra Linda Middle School students erupted with cheers of "Awesome!" and "Blast off!" as they watched the Space Shuttle Atlantis on Thursday rocket toward the International Space Station with a former Tierra Linda student, Air Force Col. Rex Walheim, aboard. Learn More
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01/29/08
Governor Schwarzenegger’s Proposed Budget
Superintendent Steve Mitrovich will be making two presentations about the Governor's proposed budget and the potential impact on the San Carlos School District . The first presentation will occur on February 13, at 2 pm in the Central Middle School Multi Use Room for the San Carlos School District staff. The second presentation will occur on February 13th at 7pm in the CMS Multi Use Room for parents and the public; all members of the public are invited to attend.
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01/28/08
PAMF Handout - Working Together to Help the Bully, Bullied and Bystander
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation has produced the January handout, Working Together to Help the Bully, Bullied and Bystander. To view the handout, click here.
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01/22/08
Brittan Acres Interim Principal Announcement
Superintendent Steve Mitrovich is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Brown has been recommended for appointment as the interim principal at Brittan Acres School. Scott has thirty-four years of professional experience as a superintendent, elementary principal, and teacher. His most recent position was as superintendent of Chico Unified School District. The Board will meet on Thursday, January 24th to take action on the recommendation. Dr. Brown will be able to begin his position on February 1st and will complete the school year as principal.
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01/18/08
District Office Phone Upgrade
The District Office is getting a new phone system that will allow us to better serve our staff and community. With the new phone system will be a new set of phone numbers. An updated contact list will be distributed as soon as it is available. Additionally, we will be updating our phone procedures and will communicate those. During the installation of the new equipment, there will be a time when we will not be available by phone. We have been assured that this will be a minimal amount of time and we will try to schedule it during lunch.
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11/19/07
PAMF Handout - Understanding Your Child's Unique Temperament
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation has produced the November handout, Understanding Your Child's Unique Temperament. To view the handout, click here.
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11/03/07
SCSD / SCTA Bargaining Negotiations
The San Carlos School District and the San Carlos Teachers Association begin 2007-2008 contract negotiations. Letters from both sides can be found here.
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10/30/07
Professional Development Day
All schools are closed on Thursday, November 1, for Professional Development Day. On this day, staff members receive additional training to support curriculum goals, engage in group planning time, and learn about or discuss new teaching models and methods. To read more about our Professional Development Day, download our schedule.
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10/24/07
Tierra Linda Assistant Principal Announcement
The San Carlos School District is proud to announce the hiring of Jammie Behrendt as the new assistant principal at Tierra Linda Middle School. Mrs. Behrendt most recently was Title One Literacy Coach in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. She has taught K, 2, 3, and 7th grades and has been a summer school principal. She will be a great addition to the San Carlos administrative team.
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09/14/07
Arundel Principal Announcement
Last night the Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to appoint Steve Kaufman as the Principal of Arundel School. Mr. Kaufman will tentatively assume duties at Arundel on Monday, September 24th. Learn More
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09/12/07
Arundel Principal Recommended
Superintendent Steve Mitrovich is pleased to announce that Steve Kaufman has been recommended for appointment as the new principal at Arundel School. The Board will meet on Thursday, September 13th to take action on the recommendation.
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05/25/07
Homework Report
On May 24, the Administrative Council gave a report on homework in the San Carlos School District Board Meeting. Learn More
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05/18/07
ROPES Ceremony
On Wednesday, May 23, in the Tierra Linda/Charter Learning Center new gym one hundred seventeen 4th, 6th, and 8th graders will receive their rope. Students will display their boards and a gallery walk will be held before and after the ceremony. During the ceremony Dr. Wool, Supt., will read a short description of each of the 117 projects.
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05/18/07
STAR Testing Complete
Since April 30, all students in grades 2-8 have been STAR testing at their school sites. On May 18 the tests were mailed back for correction indicating that once again STAR testing has been completed for 2007.
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04/26/07
San Carlos Students Make News
Some San Carlos school children and their humanitarian effort were the subject of Sue Hutchison’s column in the San Jose Mercury News. Read the story...
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04/25/07
SCSD and PAMF Survey
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation has graciously offered San Carlos parent education for the 2007-08 school year. Please take a few minutes to respond to this easy survey so that we can plan a program that best suits your interests. Take Survey
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03/30/07
CORRECTION: ROPES Judging Date Changed
This year 156 students have stated that they will be doing a ROPES project. The original dates for judging were April 23 and 24. The NEW dates will be April 24, Tuesday, and 25, Wednesday. Students who asked for April 24th will be accommodated. However, students who requested April 23 will be moved to April 25. Sorry about the inconvenience.
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03/08/07
2007-2008 Calendar
On March 8th, the San Carlos School Board adopted the 2007-08 calendar. The first day of school will be August 28th and the last day of school will be June 12, 2008. View PDF
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01/23/07
CORRECTION: Meeting date changed
The superintendent will meet with parents of White Oaks to hear qualities essential in a new principal on February 6th, not February 5th as previously posted.
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01/18/07
Central Middle School Geography Bee
Central Middle School held a Geography Bee on January 12th that began with 20 contestants. The winner was an 8th grader. See More
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01/18/07
Calendar Options for 2007-2008
On Jan. 16, the superintendent sent two calendar options for 2007-08 (#1 and #2) to PTA presidents, CSEA and to SCTA. Administrative Council will review the options at their meeting. Each group is being asked to select one of the options and give the feedback to the superintendent by Feb. 2, Friday. Read More
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01/18/07
White Oaks Principal Search
As you all have heard by now, White Oaks Principal Betty Casey has decided to retire at the end of this school year. She has done tremendous work during the last eight years and has made a deep impact on her school. We thank her for her dedicated service and wish her all the best in the future. Read More
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01/11/07
2007-2008 Calendar Survey
During December the District surveyed parents, classified and certificated employees concerning the 2007-08 calendar. Here are the results of the surveys. Two calendars will be created for next year and sent to all groups for feedback in the next few weeks. Read More
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01/11/07
White Oaks Construction Meeting
The San Carlos School District will host a White Oaks Community Construction Meeting for stakeholders and other interested parties on January 19, 2007, at 3pm. The meeting will be conducted in the White Oaks Library. Along with our Architect, Ken Yamauchi, we will view and discuss construction/ modernization plans for White Oaks campus; portables placements; construction timelines; etc. Read More
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01/08/07
Superintendent Search Information
Our Superintendent, Patty Wool, told the School Board in December that she will be leaving the District at the end of the school year. The Board has worked since then to start the process of recruiting a first-class replacement by July 1st. This letter outlines the process we are using, discusses what’s happened so far, and highlights ways in which community members can play an active role in the search. Read More
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01/04/07
Palo Alto Medical Foundation and San Carlos School District Parent Education Workshops
Join us for the third in a series of five free parent education workshops sponsored by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), San Carlos School District and San Carlos Educational Foundation. Read More
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12/14/06
Tierra Linda Geography Bee
Tierra Linda held a Geography Bee on December 14, 2006. Click the link to see all the great pictures from this event.
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12/12/06
Tierra Linda & Charter Learning Center Construction Meeting on January 8, 2007
The San Carlos School District will host a TL / CLC Construction Meeting for stakeholders and other interested parties on January 8, 2007, at 5pm. The meeting will be conducted in the Tierra Linda/CLC Library. Along with our Architect, Ken Yamauchi, we will view and discuss construction/ modernization plans for TL/CLC campus; portables placements; construction timelines; potential impacts to user groups (fields); etc.
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11/30/06
Tierra Linda Middle School Applies for CA Distinguished School
Principal Lesley Martin at Tierra Linda is presently putting the finishing touches on Tierra Linda's Distinguished School Application. The report which is due to the State this month describes the vision/mission, curriculum & instruction, staff development, support programs and student activities at TL. We wish TL good luck! CMS accomplished this distinction a year ago and was recently named a National Blue Ribbon School.
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11/17/06
CMS Honored as a National Blue Ribbon School
On November 17th at 10:30 AM students, staff, parents & dignitaries gathered in front of Central Middle School to praise CMS and to raise the National Blue Ribbon flag. Dr. Wool, Superintendent, spoke honoring the school as did Board President, Tom Quiggle. Click the link to visit our special Blue Ribbon web page.
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11/14/06
Heather Phase One Complete
We are delighted to announce that Phase One construction at Heather School has been completed. Teachers may now begin to move into their newly renovated classrooms from this week, Nov. 13-17, through next weekend. The rooms are bright, cheery and will be ready for students on Nov. 20th. Phase 2 now begins with Phase 2 Heather teachers moving into the relocatables.
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11/01/06
Modernization Meetings, November 3
Interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend two modernization meetings this coming Friday, November 3rd. At 9:30 am, electrical engineer David Yu will host a meeting reviewing sound and electric upgrades in the renovated multipurpose room at Central Middle School. At 10:30 am, an acoustical engineer will meet to discuss MUR use, space and noise issues. The meetings will be held in the conference room at Central Middle School.
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10/27/06
Board takes a position on Proposition 88 and 1D
At its October 26th San Carlos Board of Education Meeting, the school district board voted to oppose State Proposition 88 on the Nov. 7th ballot which would mislead the public to assume that the problem of under funded schools was solved while increasing funding by less than one-half of one percent AND the Board voted to support 1D as an investment in our schools.
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10/27/06
Construction
We have now completed Phase 1 construction at Arundel and Brittan Acres. We want to thank the teachers at both schools for their great work moving back in to their newly renovated classes. We know how tired you are. Great job!! I have toured all new classes at both schools and the bulletin boards are up, classrooms organized, and the rooms look great. Many thanks to the amazing efforts of parents at Arundel and Brittan Acres helping pack and unpack literally tens of boxes.
Again, many thanks to staff and parents for the incredible effort!
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10/27/06
District Calendar
Parent questions have arisen about the school district calendar. The 2006-07 calendar is set for this year. Parents have scheduled holidays and vacations according to our calendar. For the 2007-08 school year, we will begin work on this calendar soon. The process is to receive input from Sequoia Union High School District because we want our calendar and Sequoia's to be as similar as possible for family vacations. Then the District creates option calendars which we send to the certificated staff, classified staff, principals and PTAs for comments. We choose the calendar that is most desired and that calendar goes to the School Board in early spring for approval. If you have very specific items that you want me to consider as I create the options, let me know by phone or email.
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10/13/06
Central Middle School Construction Meeting
On Wednesday, October 18, the District will hold a CMS Construction Meeting to discuss outstanding issues with respect to modernization work at Central’s Multipurpose Room. Discussion will focus primarily on bleachers/seating needs and design. Other issues such as kitchen fixtures will also be discussed. District staff, architects and the construction management team will lead the efforts. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm in the Schuyler Media Center (Library) at Central Middle School. All interested community members are encouraged to attend.
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10/02/06
Central Middle School National Honor
We are delighted to announce that Central Middle School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School, the only middle school in San Mateo County to receive the honor this year. Congratulations to staff, students, and parents for this high honor.
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10/02/06
New Director of Student Services Announced
Martha Coppinger, a former director of Student Services in South San Francisco, Davis and Milpitas, has been chosen to serve as the district’s new Director of Student Services. Martha will begin her position on Monday, October 2. We welcome Martha to our district.
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9/14/06
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Workshops
Additional information for this year's series of parent education workshops, sponsored by PAMF, SCEF, and SCSD, can be found here...
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8/29/06
Special Education Director Qualities
Click the link to view a list of qualities sought in a new Special Education Director by SCSD Board, Special Education Teachers, and parents of students receiving services.
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8/24/06
Financial Pyramid
The San Carlos School District created a financial pyramid to graphically show what the district currently pays for and also wishes and desires should more dollars become available. Click the link to view a PDF of our updated pyramid for 2005-06.
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8/25/06
Staff Breakfast
District wide breakfast for all staff at Heather School on August 25 at 8:30 AM; Program at 9:00 AM.
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8/21 & 8/22
San Carlos Staff Development
August 21st optional staff development will take place at Central Middle School in the areas of writing and characteristics of middle schoolers.
August 22nd, the district's required staff development day, will focus on the latest brain research with Dr. Pat Wolfe.
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8/18/06
New Director Of Special Education Sought
Interviews will be held in September for the San Carlos Director of Special Services. If any Special Education parent would like to volunteer to serve on the interview committee (date yet to be set), please call the District Office 508 7333.
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8/17/06
Superintendent Seeks Qualities Sought In A New Special Education Director
On August 17th, the superintendent asked the San Carlos School Board to discuss qualities that they are seeking in a new director. Dr. Wool will have a meeting to listen to Special Education parents and San Carlos teachers as well. Date to be announced.
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8/16 - 8/18
New Teacher Training 8/16 - 8/18
Fourteen first and second year teachers new to San Carlos were trained by Dr. Patricia Wool, Superintendent, BTSA Advisor Dina Flanagan, and Curriculum Specialist Sarah Orton.
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6/28/06
District Wellness
The District Wellness Committee will meet on Wednesday to create a district policy on wellness. The policy then will be given to the School Board for review.
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6/27/06
CMS Principal Interviews
A team consisting of parents, teachers, administrators, and classified employees will interview candidates for CMS principal on Tuesday, June 27.
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6/26/06
District Office Open This Summer
The District Office will be open from 8:00-4:30 this summer with limited staff. Please call ahead if you need a particular service to ensure the staff member is in attendance.
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6/26/06
Summer School
San Carlos Summer School began on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 with 190 students enrolled. Summer School will be housed at White Oaks School from June 21st to July 20th with the school closed on July 3 & 4 for our Independence holiday.
Summer School is under the direction of principal Liz Berkin and runs from 8:30 to 12:00 daily.
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6/13/06
Parent Education Program Set For 2006 - 2007
Please save the dates for Palo Alto Medical Foundation sponsored parent education classes for next year. Read More...
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6/13/06
Construction To Begin At Four Schools
Construction will begin at four of our seven school sites the week of June 19th. We will break ground at Arundel, Brittan Acres, Central Middle School and Heather and will focus primarily on infrastructure work this summer: electrical upgrades, water, storm and sewer line replacement. Read More...
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6/09/06
June 8th Board Meeting: Update On Literacy/Equity
Last night the Board came to consensus concerning placing literacy support in the SCSD budget for 2006-07. At the four elementary schools we will apply the formula devised in the Equity Committee that met three times this spring. Read More...
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5/26/06
Central Middle School Principal Search
We have extended the posting for our middle school principal from 5/31 to 6/12. So interviews for principal will take place after the school year ends. The 9 member interview team will consist of..... Read More...
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5/25/06
Summer School
San Carlos School District will hold a four week invitational summer school from June 21-July 20 for students who need support meeting the standards. Due to construction on other campuses..... Read More...
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5/17/06
Central Middle School Principal Qualities Sought
The superintendent is taking feedback from the Board, teachers, and parents on qualities sought in a new principal. Below are the lists from the various groups.... Read More...
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4/27/06
SCSD Staff Budget Forum Held
Three (3) SCSD teachers and one other interested party attended a Budget Forum Workshop held on Wednesday, April 26th, at Schuyler Library at Central Middle School.
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4/21/06
Community Budget Forum Postponed
Due to the District’s Equity Committee Discussion scheduled for Thursday, April 27, we must postpone the planned community budget forum, originally scheduled for the same evening. Read More...
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4/19/06
PAMF & SCSD Survey
Palo Alto Medical Foundation and San Carlos School District invite you to submit a survey response regarding past and future PAMF presentations. Read More...
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3/30/06
Modernization Meetings
Architect Ken Yamauichi, of Arthur Tam & Associates, will present preliminary sketches of upcoming construction work at TL/CLC and White Oaks at two Schematic Design meetings. Read More...
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3/28/06
Summer School
Summer school will be at White Oaks for all grades from June 21-July 20st with July 3 and 4 holidays. Brochures will be available by the end of March. Read More...
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3/22/06
Equity Report
In the 1990's the San Carlos School District focus was on becoming a district of charter schools. The district was decentralized with schools encouraged to foster their own unique cultures. Read More...
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3/20/06
Measure E Oversight Committee
WE NEED A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS!
To serve on an independent Oversight Committee to monitor Measure E Bond Funds expenditures and report to the Board and the San Carlos community. Read More...
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3/17/06
Tentative Agreement Reached
Teachers ratify the Tentative Agreement
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3/10/06
Oversight Committee Receives Guidelines
At its meeting on March 9, 2006, the San Carlos School District Board of Education approved Operating Guidelines for the Measure E Oversight Committee that is currently being formed. Read More...
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2/17/06
Rite Of Passage Experience (ROPES)
ROPES confirmations are due to the school secretaries.
The student sheets will then be sent to the superintendent for inclusion into our 2006 ROPES data bank.
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2/16/06
Phase 4B (BA/Heather/Arundel/CMS)
Ron Little reported on the current Phase 4B Modernization budget. Total construction costs for 4B are budgeted at $19,968,750. Read More...
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2/8/06
Impasse Update
Each year, the average San Carlos School District teacher receives a step and column increase that costs the District anywhere between 1.0% to 2.0%. This year step and column cost the District 1.8% or $148,000. Read More...
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1/20/06
Negotiations Update
A report on the status of collective bargaining talks between the San Carlos School District and the San Carlos Teachers' Association (SCTA)
District teachers' salaries are increased each year in two ways: a scheduled increase based on seniority and additional education ("step & column") and an annually negotiated increase determined through discussions between the San Carlos Teachers' Association (SCTA) and the District. Read More...
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1/27/06
San Carlos School District Science Fair
The 10th annual San Carlos School District Science Fair was January 20-27th 2006. There were over 200 projects from 5th through 8th grade from both Central Middle School and Tierra Linda Middle School. Read More...
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1/18/06
Rite Of Passage Experience (ROPES)
Each year the San Carlos School District sponsors the Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPES) project. ROPES is an endeavor supported by many groups and organizations in our community. Read More...
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1/20/06
Oversight Committee Forming
The San Carlos School District, in meeting the requirements of the Measure E Prop 39 bond passed in November 2005, is busy forming a Citizen's Oversight Committee. Read More...
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1/20/06
Kindergarten Registration in the San Carlos School District
This year on Saturday, March 18th, the San Carlos School District will hold district wide kindergarten registration. If you want your kindergartner... Read More...
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