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What a wonderful gathering it was at the Clifford Multi-Cultural Festival! We were truly delighted to see numerous students, families, and dedicated staff members in attendance. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our exceptional Family Center staff, namely Albert Lowe and Melissa Paulino-Romero, the tireless efforts of our PTO, and the invaluable contributions of our dedicated parent volunteers, whose collective dedication made this event an outstanding success.

Our taste buds embarked on a global journey as we savored delectable dishes from around the world, lovingly prepared by our own families, showcasing their cherished culinary traditions. The atmosphere was filled with the melodious tunes and vibrant rhythms of a live mariachi band and the captivating performances of the Baile Folklorico group.

For our young attendees, the festivities included a bouncy jungle gym, the artistic magic of face-painting, creative coloring activities, and an exciting opportunity to connect with members of the local Sheriff's department. The highlight, of course, was the chance for the children to sit in a Sheriff's car, an experience that left them positively thrilled.

Once again, thank you to everyone who played a part in making the Clifford Multi-Cultural Festival an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and togetherness.

We look forward to seeing you all at the next Clifford Community Event!

Best regards,

Kristy Jackson

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Principal's Coffee, where we will delve into the captivating world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. This promises to be an engaging and informative session that you won't want to miss!

Our Principal's Coffee sessions are an excellent opportunity for parents to connect, share ideas, and learn more about the educational initiatives happening at our school. This time, our focus is on STEAM, a dynamic approach to learning that integrates various disciplines to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in our students.

Enjoy some light refreshments and refresh your perspective on the incredible opportunities STEAM education provides! We will begin in the library and then make our way over to the Maker Space in room 10. We look forward to seeing you!

Here are some useful links for parents from Common Sense Media:

• How to support learning with our hand-selected (and free) apps, sites, and games: Our curated list features some educational gems!

• How kids should use and treat school-issued devices: Our Device Advice lesson collection covers everything from device care to "pausing for people." Parents and caregivers can reinforce these lessons at home with the videos!

• How to talk about digital citizenship at home: Our SEL in Digital Life family conversation resources are printable and feature age-appropriate questions to get kids thinking about their media and tech use. Plus, they're available in English and Spanish!

• Grades K–2 in English and Spanish

• Grades 3–5 in English and Spanish

• Grades 6–8 in English and Spanish

• Grades 9–12 in English and Spanish

• How to model healthy tech habits: As we know, kids learn by example—families can practice healthy habits together with some tips about finding balance.

• How to set clear expectations around screen use: Share these Family Tech Planners (with versions for all ages in English and Spanish) and this video (in English and Spanish ) to spark family conversations about how we use and interact with tech.

Every year on the third or fourth Wednesday in October, a very special event comes around — the Day of Unity, or Unity Day, as it is commonly called, which is celebrated on October 18 this year. This is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, also celebrated in October. Multiple anti-bullying campaigns — of which Unity Day is one of them, are organized during this period. The key message of this month, and this day, is to unite for kindness, courage, and inclusion, to prevent students from being bullied.

Orange has been designated the prime color for this day. Students can show their support for the cause by wearing something orange on Wednesday, October 18!

Monday, October 9

• No School - Indigenous People's Day

Thursday, October 12

• PTO Meeting, Clifford Library & Virtual

Friday, October 13

• English Learners Advisory Council Meeting, 8:15 a.m., Family Center

Wednesday, October 18

• Unity Day - Wear Orange to School!

Friday, October 20

• Principal's Coffee, 8:15 - Library & Maker Space Room 10

Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27

• Student Goal Setting Conferences - 11:30 Dismissal All Grades

Tuesday, October 31 - HALLOWEEN!!

• K-5 Halloween Parade
• 6-8 Halloween Carnival

Wednesday, November 1

• No School - PD Day

Friday, November 3

• Dental Screenings
• Picture Retakes
• PTO Coffee, 8:15 am - Front of School

Clifford School is a jewel of a campus located in the beautiful foothills of Redwood City. Our number one priority at Clifford School is to provide a safe learning environment in which the students, teachers, and staff foster a positive school culture and climate. Clifford is a school with a strong sense of community and pride!

Website: https://www.rcsdk8.net/clifford
Location: 225 Clifford Avenue, Redwood City, CA, USA
Phone: 650.482.2402
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CliffordElementary