Dear Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Families,

I hope everyone is doing well. We had a lot of fun last Friday night at the Unidos Fiesta/Raffle/Auction raising money for our students. A Big Shout Out and Muchas Gracias to Elizabeth Flegel for organizing and getting donations for the Auction, to Emily Rose and Brittany Dierks for the Raffle Baskets, Cynthia Avidriz for the band, Kelly Coyne and Yessica Gallagher for decorations, Jessica Landa and Carmern Rosas for the games, and to Maestra Lily, Erica Day, and Rachel Fernandez for organizing. The food was great, there was a live band, there were lots of great items on which to bid, and the piñata was so fun!

Superintendent Baker's latest Newsletter explains well how the one time funding to help us out of the Covid pandemic is now coming to an end and the need to cut 5 million dollars next year from the LCAP. In response, we have been hard at work planning next year's site budget and site plan with the School Site Council( getting input from staff, parents, Unidos PTO, and ELAC). Our goal is to use site and PTO funding to maintain our successful intervention program, continue to provide mental health support, and to maintain our robust enrichment program. Notably, we will be able to maintain the intervention program with instructional assistants and PTO support, there will be half time counseling support prioritizing the neediest students, and enrichment will consist of STEAM/Dance/Garden classes with vocal music decreasing to once monthly. Although there will be some changes, we are confident that our students will still receive a high quality immersion education with the support and enrichment they need to be successful.

Mark your calendars for Parent Teacher conference week which will be Monday, March 18- Friday, March 22nd with Early Dismissal days at 1:25 all week(TK at 12:45). Please make note/remember the earlier pick up time at 1:25 PM for transportation purposes and so your child does not have to wait a long time for pick up. For this round of conferences, not everyone will have a conference. Teachers will only schedule conferences if they want to meet with a parent for a specific reason(s) or the parent requests a conference. If you want a conference please email your teacher(s). We will be sending the 2nd Trimester Progress Reports/Report Cards home with the students on Friday, March 15th.

Here are links to Next Steps for Parents to help Child(ren) at Home for Trimester 3:

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Congratulations to the i-Ready Reading Students That Made the Most Growth (by Scaled Score) in 2nd Trimester--GREAT JOB!!!

GRADE 2:

• Maestra Cinthya: Wesley Osborne, Joshua Manuel; Bridget Flores

• Maestra Maribel: Anthony Martinez, Julissa Alvarado

• Maestra Adriana: Damien Vela, Mila Dominquez

• Maestra MaryJane:Janelle Nevarez, Alexa Villagomez Ortega

GRADE 3:

• Maestra Maria:James Montes, Martin Pascual
• Maestra Silvia: Sofía Reyes, Valeria Garcia
• Maestra Suzy: Castiel Gallagher, Alan Andrade

GRADE 4:

• Maestra Yesenia: Mya Alvarez Guillen, Ashley Camarillo Tellez
• Maestra Rita: Kelsey Guzman, Evelyn Solorzano-Mendoza
• Maestra Elanor:Javier Solis, Mia Zuniga Gutierrez

GRADE 5:

• Maestra Lily: Elena Cantu Gonzalez, Nicole Sanchez ,William Gonzalez Parra
• Maestro Jose Manuel: Deyanira Ramirez , Milo Douglas
• Maestra Jeannette: Genesis Vega Porras, Randy Perez Canche, Colorado Smith

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TK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Dance Performances at Carrington Hall!

The TK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade Dance Recital at Carrington Hall was a great experience our students will never forget. They had Dance class weekly during the second Trimester with Danny G as part of the Enrichment rotation thanks to everyone's financial support with Unidos PTO. Each class then chose one dance/song to present on stage at Carrington Hall. A very special SHOUT OUT to Danny G who did a great job choreographing(as always) and encouraging the students to do their best and to work together for the final presentation. Thank you to the teachers for supporting the students throughout the trimester and especially performance night as a few students were anxious about performing on stage in front of a live audience. The teachers and parents also did a great job coordinating the bright and colorful costumes that made the presentation special. A very special SHOUT OUT to parent volunteers to Michelle Smith, Jacob Creedon & Laura Bowen for helping making this show a success! If you would like to get involved in putting on the dance shows, please message dance@unidospto.org

Enjoy the recordings below:

• Maestra Jennifer's Class: "Animal Crackers In My Soup!"
• Maestra Aida's Class: "Uptown Funk"
• Maestra Susanne's Class: "Soy Yo"
• Maestra Narda's Class: "La Bamba"
• Maestra Marissa's Class: "Living On A Prayer"
• Maestra Eva's Class: "Levitating"
• Maestra Kelly's Class:"Mi Gente"
• Maestra Nuria's Class: "Vive La Vida"
• Maestra Ana's Class:"Yo Contigo, Tu Conmigo"
• Maestra Nancy's Class: "Agua"

Science Fair/STEAM Night

The 2nd-5th grade Science Fair and Family STEAM night will be on Thursday, March 28th. Through partnerships with local science companies (Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gilead Sciences), we have been able to provide Science Fair kit projects to all children who want one in 2nd-5thgrades. These kits contain the materials that are needed for a project, together with instructions and links to videos on how to do the experiments. The goal is to have as many children participate in the science fair as possible and last year we had over 200 students participate! It is a non-competitive science fair and all participating students will receive a free pass to local museums (Tech Museum and Exploratorium). Of course, children in TK-1st are also welcome to do a science fair project of their own and any child 2nd-5th grade can also choose to do their own project instead of a kit project. If your child would like to do their own project, please have them complete the form in the STEAM Night flyer and turn it into the office by March 11th.Parents we need your help making sure your child signs up to participate. Parent volunteer Arnuj Gaggar is coordinating this event and has made presentations in all the classrooms. He needs to know how many kits and presentation boards to prepare. He also still needs more volunteers to help prepare and organize the wonderful event. Our STEAM Lab Teacher David Hopper will be coordinating the Family STEAM night. We also need volunteers for Family STEAM night: if you would be will to help do a STEAM related presentation and display, or just help set up or clean up it would be greatly appreciated.

• Science Fair Volunteers Please email Arnuj Gaggar at agaggar@gmail.com
• STEAM Night Volunteers Please email or David Hopper at dhopper@rcsdk8.net if you would like to help.

Adelante Selby’s counseling team would like to inform you that counseling services are available to your student on campus. Services occur during the school day and are free to all students. These services can include Social Emotional Learning lessons in your student’s classroom, check-ins, individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis interventions. If you would like to refer your student for individual therapy, group therapy, or a check-in session, please click on the link below. If you have any questions about our school’s counseling services, please contact Vickie Neves at vneves@rcsdk8.net or 650-482-2415 x 4914.

Vickie Neves, M.Ed., P.P.S.C.

School Counselor

Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion

Making It Less Awkward: Navigating the Tween and Teen Years

Cara Natterson, MD, and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, co-authors, This Is So Awkward

Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://nattersonbennett2024smcoe.eventbrite.com

Eye-opening and reassuring, This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, written by Cara Natterson, MD, and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, will help adults understand the turbulent pubescent decade and become confident guides for today’s kids.

Why a Sense of Control is Key to Mental Health, and How to Foster It in Kids

Bill Stixrud, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist, and Ned Johnson, Founder, PrepMatters

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://stixrudandjohnson2024rcsd.eventbrite.com

Kids at every achievement level are experiencing acute levels of stress and many lack motivation. Bill Stixrud, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist, and Ned Johnson, motivational coach and elite test prep tutor, suggest that the best antidote to stress and anxiety is to give kids more control over their lives.

Parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.

The Dine Out fundraiser will be all day on Wednesday March 13th at La Fonda! Just mention Adelante Selby when you order for your purchase to benefit our school.

Location: 820 Veterans Blvd Suite B, Redwood City, CA 94063

Times: 10 am to 9 pm

https://lafondabar.com/

Redwood City Parks and Recreation is launching a new Girls Flag Football Program for 4th-8th grade girls this spring from March 22nd to May 17th! Registration can be done online by 3/19- A League of Their Own - Girls Flag Football Program or in person at Red Morton Community Center.

In addition, we have our traditional Spring Programs (Tennis, Run Club, Skateboarding, Water sports, Golf, Pickleball, and 2nd/3rd Grade Basketball). Please have families visit our website for more information - Redwood City After School Sports (teamsideline.com).

Yearbook sales have begun! Click here to view yearbook purchasing information. Order now!!

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.

Child Nutrition Services Chef Challenge

The annual Future Chef's Challenge is underway! See the flyer for more information and click on the link below for instructions and recipe card. Recioes and cards must be submitted to the Cafeteria by March 22nd! Good luck!

Future Chef Instructions and Recipe Card

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.

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.

Helpful Information Can Be Found In The Links Below:

• March 13: Dine Out with Unidos: La Fonda Restaurant , 820 Veterans Blvd Suite B: 10am-9::00pm(just mention Aelante Selby when you order your food)
• March 14: Second Harvest Food Distribution, 2:45-4:45pm: Front Parking Lot. All Are Welcome!!
• March 18: ELAC parent meeting, 8:45AM: STEAM Lab
• March 21: 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly (we will notify you if your child will be recognized)
• March 18-22: Parent Teacher Conference Early Dismissal All Week at 1:25pm
• March 22: Spirit Day:Dress in only 1 color by grade level
• March 22: Principal's Coffee: 8:30 STEAM Lab
• March 27: School Site Council Meeting, 3:00pm: Library
• March 28: Free Dress Day
• March 28: Second Harvest Food Distribution, 2:45-4:45pm: Front Parking Lot. All Are Welcome!!
• March 28: Unclaimed/Unnamed Lost and Found Clothing Put Out On Blue Tables For Free until 9:00am; after school remaining clothing from Lost and Found goes to the green recycling bin.
• March 28: Science Fair 5:00-6:00pm in 2 story building; STEAM Night: 6:00-7:30pm Cafeteria: Additional parking will be available on the basketball courts behind the cafeteria.
• March 29: No School

Website: https://adelanteselby.rcsdk8.net/
Location: 170 Selby Lane, Atherton, CA, USA
Phone: (650)482-2415
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Adelante-Spanish-Immersion-School-189023547796858/