Principal's Message
Dear Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion families,
I hope everyone is well. The month of October is a very busy month for our school with the Student Goal Setting Conference week, the Scholastic Book Fair, our report to the School Board, and two of our favorite community building events at the end of this month: Día De Los Muertos and Trunk or Treat. A big Shout Out to Maestras Aida and Jennifer for organizing a fun culminating end of unit field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. It was a very warm day, but everyone had a lot of FUN. Enjoy this Photo Album of the field trip put together by Instructional Assistant Katy Sandoval(and other photos below). I also want to SHOUT OUT Parent Volunteer Elizabeth Flegel for all the time and effort it took publishing this year's School Directory--MUCHAS GRACIAS!
Student Goal Setting Conferences
A big change district wide this year is that Parent Teacher Conferences will be earlier (October 23-27; ALL Super Minimum Days with Early Dismissal: TK:11:30am; Kindergarten 11:35; 1st-5th grades at 11:45am) which is prior to the end of the first Trimester and before Report Cards are sent home. Teachers will be communicating with parents about the schedule sign ups soon(some have already started). The plan is for students to be more actively involved and reflective at the student goal setting parent/teacher conferences. In Superintendent Baker's most recent newsletter to the community, he wrote about the change in the format for conferences this year:
RCSD’s new Student Goal Setting Conference format is in place of what we’ve previously referred to as Parent-Teacher Conferences that are typically held further into fall. As the school district begins this shift in the focus of conferences from “reporting” to “goal setting”, the first steps are for students to select a grade level standard for their focus this fall, and discuss it with their teacher and family at the October conference. The progress report that will be sent home in November will include an update on strides made toward that specific goal. Though there will be many similarities to our prior conference experiences in this new format, such as receiving student work samples and viewing informational data such as i-Ready assessment results, there are also a few key shifts in a Student Goal Setting Conference vs a traditional conference.
Goal Setting at the TK-5 Level:
Student and family participation is highly encouraged at the elementary level. Families will be asked to think about what goals they have in mind for their student, such as hopes for student growth or what they are most excited about this school year. Most of the conference conversation will involve students discussing their thoughts and reflections on their learning, focusing at first on just one goal. Because not all students may be accustomed to taking such an active role in conferences, student input can be either through discussion or via examples of their work.Teachers will provide additional information about the student’s current progress and strengths. The conference will cover the work that will take place in the classroom and also suggestions for how the family can support the student in reaching the goal at home.
Scholastic Book Fair!!
Join us for one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year – the Scholastic Bookfair! This year’s book fair will take place during conference week: October 23 - 28th at the library. Enjoy this special book shopping experience with your children before or after the teachers conference meetings and also at our Día de Los Muertos event.
Be on the lookout for the scholastic book fair flyers in your child’s backpack next week. You will see posters all around the school with QR codes to set up eWallets.
Shopping times:
All students will visit with their classroom at a scheduled time during the week.
TK & K students are welcome to shop, with a parent, before or after the bell.
2nd - 5th graders are welcome to shop during recess.
Please, see the Unidos website for shopping hours. Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% - 50% back in rewards). A few exciting book options recommend by Director Warren for our students: Principal’s Scholastic booklist.
We would love to have more volunteers join our Scholastic Bookfair team! The perks are obvious – seeing sparkling little shoppers fall in love with books and being part of the school community of learning. Sign up here
Día de los Muertos and Trunk or Treat Family Friendly Events
The annual Día de Los Muertos family event will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 11:00-2:00pm in the school Cafeteria, blue tables, and the playground area. We will have traditional face painting, a performance of "Hard Knock Life" one of the scenes from this year's Musical: "Annie Kids", an After School Dance Club performance, Inflatables/ Bouncy Houses, a tour of classroom altars, and arts and crafts for students to enjoy. The event is free, but there will be yummy food for sale so bring your appetite! Please come!
Trunk or Treat 2023 will be In Person Walk Through on Tuesday, October 31st from 2:30-4:00pm. Please note the Front Parking Lot will be closed all day so Trunk or Treat volunteers can decorate the trunks of their cars and we can host our event after school. Keep in mind that it is an instructional school day and students must come following dress code. There is an early dismissal that day at 1:25. We need your HELP PLEASE with candy donations for Trunk or Treat: Nut free candy only due to allergies. You will assemble in the main hallways and can wait by the blue picnic tables after school with your child/family. You will then come into the front lot through the black gate by the office to Trunk or Treat. It's not too late If you would like to volunteer/participate(bring and decorate your car and give out treats), please let Jose Luna know: jluna@rcsdk8.net .
School Pictures with Dorian
School Picture Day was last Wednesday, October 4th with a new photography company: Dorian. We were pleased with the quality of the photos and the professionalism of the new company. You can review the photos online and then order directly with Dorian. Alternatively, you can use the Picture Day flyer and pay with cash or credit card. Make up day for anyone that was absent or a photo that you would like retaken to buy a package will be on November 15th.
Virtual Author Read Alouds
The Peninsula Libraries and San Mateo Office of Education are partnering together to provide 2023's San Mateo County Reads. This year the theme is Empowering Change: Stories of Climate Justice.
There will be 4 virtual author events in October. Both authors have written one of the selected books for San Mateo County Reads (picture book, and middle grade). Each author will provide 2 presentations:
- Susan Verde, author of The Water Princess
- Thursday, October 19 from 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Thursday, October 19 from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- William Kamkwamba, author of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
- Thursday, October 26 from 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Thursday, October 26 from 1:30-2:30 pm
School Library
Diane Ocon is our wonderful Librarian and she has a newsletter in order to help keep families informed about what is going on in the Library: Adelante Selby Library Newsletter
Unidos PTO Membership Toolkit, Spirit wear Information, Volunteer Info
If you have not done so already, please sign up to be a member of Unidos using this link: Unidos Membership Toolkit
We sold a LOT of spirit wear at MAZE day, but you can order online using this link: https://www.unidospto.org/spiritwear.
Unidos will be recruiting parent volunteers at Back To School Night on September 14th! District Volunteer Requirements must be completed prior to volunteering at school or on field trips:https://www.rcsdk8.net/careers/volunteer
Familias Unidas Parent Workshops
Do you want your children to be successful in reading, math, and science this school year? Do you dream of your children graduating from college? You have the opportunity to learn how to help your children achieve academic success and join a community of lifelong learners. Registration for Familias Unidas, a free virtual parent engagement workshop in Spanish, is now open! If you have any questions, please call Mr. Zuno, 650-665-0122.
Child Nutrition Services: Breakfast and Lunch Menus
A healthy body fosters a healthy and focused mind. Well-rounded meals served in RCSD school cafeterias are created using USDA nutrition guidelines as well as “kid-approved” recipes. Whole grains, milk, fresh produce, protein, and healthy fats containing Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are the stars of the breakfast and lunch menu items. Studies show that good eating habits and healthy behaviors are connected to academic achievement. Meals provided by Child Nutrition Services help to shape lifelong healthy habits. All students have the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch for free again this year through our Child Nutrition Services.
Here are the menus for August(you can use the same links for the September Menu which is not available yet):
Sequoia Healthcare District and the Parent Venture Education Workshops
Parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
Brain Trauma, Concussion, and CTE: What Should Families Know?
Samantha Bureau, PhD, Neuroscientist, Concussion Legacy Foundation
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)
Register: https://samanthabureau2023shd.eventbrite.com
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability among children ages 1 to 19 years in the United States. Join neuroscientist Dr. Samantha Bureau, Concussion Legacy F
Work, Parent, Thrive: Rethinking Rest
Yael Schonbrun, PhD, and Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, PhD
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)
Register: https://schonbrunpang2023smcoe.eventbrite.com
How do we find rest in our busy, daily lives as parents, caregivers, and community members? Clinical psychologist Yael Schonbrun, PhD, author of Work, Parent, Thrive, and Silicon Valley futurist Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, PhD, author of Rest, offer science-based strategies to help families manage the balance of work, play, and parenting.
COVID-19 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Parents are to complete a self-reporting form when a student tests positive for COVID-19 (link below). Our office staff is happy to assist you in filling out the form if help is needed. Once you complete the reporting form, you will receive an automatic response with the isolation guidelines. We do ask that you continue calling the school office to report your child's absences.
Self-Reporting Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjT9TpUXTf0y3VMe5wQVsniMkUB4MWDkd2NlAQJ-BqWYKhPQ/viewform
Office Hours
Our school office hours are 8:00-4:00pm. All visitors to our school during school hours (not for Drop Off or Pick Up times) must come through and sign in at the school office.
Please visit our school website , Adelante Selby Facebook Page and our PTO/Unidos webpage and social media accounts: unidospto.org, Facebook and Instagram for more information.
Regards,
Director Warren
