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Taft Community School Newsletter, Week of August 28, 2023
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Taft Families,
I hope you are enjoying your weekend. My son started kindergarten last week so I experienced what many of you went through the first week of school. He is transitioning well just like our students. So far, our first two weeks have been a success. A huge THANK YOU to all parents and our wonderful staff for their feedback and dedication. Everyone is working hard to get back into the school routine. We also appreciate you for following our reminders regarding the drop-off of students in the morning. Traffic has been improving. Let's have a great week!
Mr. Camarena
Back to School Night. Save the Date!
Back to School Night is this Thursday, Aug 31, 2023, from 5:45-7 pm. This is an excellent way for you to learn more about the school, curriculum, rules, and staff that will accompany your child for the next school year. It also gives you a little glimpse into their classroom life. It's definitely worth it. Don’t miss out! Please enter through the main gates. Our staff will be there to assist you. Administration will conduct opening remarks from 5:45-6 pm and classroom visits are from 6-7 pm.
School Office Hours
Our School Office Hours for the 2023-24 school year are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursdays and minimum days: 8:00-2:30
Student Pick-Up At Dismissal Time
Please pick up your student at the appropriate dismissal time listed in our Bell Schedules. As mentioned above, our office closes at 3 pm and our office staff end their shift at that time as well. We have no staff available after 3 pm. Students who are picked up after 3 pm will have to wait inside the gated area without supervision.
Reminders
- Please do not park in the staff parking lot in the morning and afternoon. The lot is reserved for staff.
- Please do not block our neighbors’ driveways at any time.
- Please drop off your students in the front drop-off zone. No parking is allowed along the curb. If you are going to park and walk your child to the gate, please park on Bay Rd and walk to the main gate. The RCPD will periodically patrol mornings and afternoons. Administration will be there to receive your students. Once students are dropped off, students will be directed to go to their designated area which will be supervised by a staff member.
- 3rd-5th graders are allowed to walk to their pick-up vehicle at dismissal time without the escort of our staff. Please talk to your students so they are aware and we will also inform them.
- The 8th Ave gate is reserved solely for the Child Development Center and will be closed in the morning for the time being. All students are to enter via the main gate.
- Please vacate campus after dropping off your student. This will help with the transition.
- All students need to be in full uniform and wear appropriate shoes every day unless it's a Free Day dress (last Friday of the month). Sandals and Crocs are not allowed on any day. Please refer to the Parent & Student Handbook for complete guidelines. If you need help with uniforms, please contact our Family Center.
- Please review Taft's Cell Phone Policy for Students. Students bringing a cell phone to school must check it in at the front office.
Aug/Sept Events
Aug/Sept Calendar
- Thursday, Aug 31: Minimum Day. Back to School Night 5:45-7 pm
- Friday, Sept 1: Minimum Day
- Monday, Sept 4: Labor Day, No School
- Tuesday, September 5 - September 22: iReady Testing for Grades 1-5
- Thursday, Sept 7: Principal's Coffee, 8:45-9:30 am
- Thursday, Sept 7: Super Minimum Day. Dismissal at 11:45 am
- Wednesday, Sept 13: Second Harvest Food Distribution 2:30-4 pm
- Thursday, Sept 14: Hearing Van (Screening)
- Thursday, Sept 28: Color Day (See Parent & Student Handbook, Pg 13)
- Friday, Sept 29: Free Dress Day
My Next Newsletter
Thank you for taking the time to read my updates. I will send my next newsletter by Monday, September 11, 2023. Wow, I cannot believe that September is almost here.
Taft Community School
Email: dcamarena@rcsdk8.net
Website: taft.rcsdk8.net
Location: 903 10th Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
Phone: 650-482-2416
Facebook: www.facebook.com/taftcommunityschool