Dolphin Digest

Tuesday, September 17

• School Site Council Meeting - Library, 4:00 pm

Thursday, September 19

• PTO Meeting - Library & Virtual, 7:00 pm

Thursday, September 26

• Fire Drill, 9:15 am
• Clifford Multi-Cultural Night, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Friday, September 27

• Picture Day
• Principal's Coffee - Library, 8:15 am

Monday, September 30

• No School
• Goal Setting Conferences - 12:30 - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, October 1 - Friday, October 4

• Fall Goal Setting Conferences - 11:45 Super Minimum Day Dismissal

Friday, October 4 - Saturday, October 5

• Clifford Camp Out

Friday, October 18

• Move-A-Thon

Thank you to all the Clifford families who joined us for this year’s Back to School Night on August 29th. It was a wonderful opportunity for our teachers and families to connect and begin building productive partnerships to support your child’s growth and well-being throughout the school year.

If you were unable to attend, we’ve included our welcome presentation, which contains important information for families. You can also reach out to your child’s teacher for a copy of their specific presentation.

At Clifford, we focus on a different character trait each month. In August, our students learned about the importance of being a good citizen within our community. Each classroom recognizes one student with the Dolphin Award for exemplifying the monthly trait.

Congratulations to this month’s Dolphin Award recipients, who were honored with a certificate at our recent assembly!

TK: Wesley M., Cassandra F.

Kindergarten: Lucy C., Addison H., Ayan G.

1st Grade: Gulaka A., Clare S., Skyler H.

2nd Grade: Ivana G., Hannah T., Nico G., Camila L.

3rd Grade: Mateo V., Lavi U., Theo F., Destiny R.

4th Grade: Tadeo J., Liv A.

5th Grade: Noah F., Delany O.

6th Grade: Ruby T., Pablo R., Nicole N.

7th Grade: Kinsey H., Liam W.

8th Grade: Ashlee C., Stella M. Miguel G.

During the month of September, we will be learning ways to have COURAGE at school by choosing what is good, right, and kind, even when it’s hard or scary.

The Safe Schools Respiratory Illness Framework reflects the most current and updated focus on addressing common communicable respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. This document was developed in consultation with San Mateo County Health (SMCH) and reflects California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Occupational Divsion of Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other relevant guidance. It has been and will continue to be updated as needed to reflect changes in official health department guidance.

The Safe Schools Respiratory Illness Framework addresses TK-12 schools, early education sites, child care settings, before and after school programs, and summer and intersession programs.

Hi Clifford families!

We hope you're having a great start to the school year! Here are some important updates from the Family Center:

No Bread and Bag Wednesday Next Week

As always, please reach out with any questions.

Best,

Albert

Our FREE Clifford Multi-Cultural night is returning for the second year in a row! Please join us on Thursday, September 26th for potluck dinner and entertainment to celebrate the cultures of our incredible community!

Join us the evening of Friday, October 4th for a fun night camping on Clifford School's upper field. We'll have a pizza dinner on Friday night, a movie under the stars, and breakfast the next morning. Don't have camping gear? Don't worry! We are setting up a gear lending program between Clifford families to allow anyone who is interested to join us.

For more information on the event and to register, visit https://www.cliffordschoolpto.org/events/campout.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Kulkarni at stephanie.ann.claussen@gmail.com.

We are currently seeking additional parent volunteers to help teach Art in Action! If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

If you have any questions or need more information about becoming an Art in Action volunteer, feel free to contact our parent coordinator, Bonnie Finato, at bonniefinato@gmail.com.

Thank you – we truly appreciate our amazing volunteers!

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the educational environment for our students and staff, we are excited to inform you about initiating the Facility Master Planning process for the Redwood City School District, funded by Measure S. This comprehensive plan addresses current and future facility needs, ensuring our schools continue supporting high-quality education and community engagement.

I am pleased to inform you that the process has already commenced, and our Facilities and Construction Team is conducting initial site assessments. These assessments are crucial in understanding the current conditions and identifying areas that require attention.

To ensure the success of this project, it is crucial to gather diverse perspectives from across our school community, therefore each school site will put together a Site Committee. This committee should reflect a broad range of voices, including classified and certificated staff, members of the community, and parents of our students. The committee should have a maximum of nine participants, plus the site principal, to ensure effective collaboration and discussion. The inclusion of these diverse stakeholders will provide valuable insights and help us create a master plan that meets the needs and expectations of all community members.

The Facility Master Planning process will involve at least two Site Committee meetings. These meetings will serve as key opportunities for committee members to provide input, discuss priorities, and review preliminary plans. We anticipate this collaborative process to culminate by the end of 2024, resulting in a strategic and actionable plan for the future of our school facilities.

We are confident that we can develop a master plan that will significantly benefit our students, staff, and the broader community. Your guidance and insights will be invaluable in this process.

If you are interested in being a parent member of our committee, please contact Kristy Jackson at kjackson@rcsdk8.net.

Are you raising a reader? Talking and reading aloud to your child are the most important things you can do to promote language development and reading skills – great predictors of school success.

Redwood City Public Library’s storytimes are designed to develop literacy, inspire a love of reading and encourage social connections in your little ones. Each storytime includes reading fun, inclusive books, interactive songs, a welcoming environment, and time to socialize and play. Our storytimes are age appropriate with book and activity selections tailored to children’s development. We encourage caregivers to choose the storytime appropriate to their child’s age.

NOTE: Storytimes at all locations are taking a break from August 5 through September 8 so that we can prepare for a fun and enriching fall.

Weekly Storytimes

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

Mondays 10:30am • Cuentos y Cantos • All ages

Tuesdays 11:30am • Tiny Tales • Ages 0-24 mos

Thursdays 7:15pm • Bilingual Pajama Time • All ages

REDWOOD SHORES BRANCH LIBRARY

Tuesdays 6:30pm • Pajama Time Stories • All ages

Thursdays 10:30am • Toddler/Preschool • Ages 2-5

Thursdays 11:30am • Tiny Tales • Ages 0-24 mos

SCHABERG BRANCH LIBRARY

Wednesdays 10:30am • Toddler/Preschool • Ages 2-5

Wednesdays 11:30am • Tiny Tales • 0-24 mos

STORIES IN THE PARK @ 10am

1st Mondays, Mezes Park • Bilingual • All ages

2nd Tuesdays, Andrew Spinas Park • Bilingual • All ages

3rd Tuesdays, Jardin de Niños • Bilingual • All ages

4th Tuesdays, Magical Bridge • All ages

In addition to our Storytimes, we also offer the following programs for children under 5 years of age:

• Little Learners: Wednesdays, 3:30pm – educational stories and crafts. Please note new day and time.
• Rondas, Cuentos y Canciones: Thursdays, 10:30am – songs and stories in Spanish
• Music with Val: Thursdays, 11:30am – offered in English and Spanish, an exploration of music

Learn more

Lindsey Cormack, PhD, Author, Associate Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://lindseycormack2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

In How to Raise a Citizen, Lindsey Cormack, PhD, offers an engaging and practical approach to discussing the inner workings of the U.S. government, and provides parents with strategies and necessary know-how to be able to impart these lessons to their children.

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

This special presentation is sponsored by the Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.

Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.

Scott Doorley, Creative Director, and Carissa Carter, Academic Director, Stanford d.school

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://carterdoorley2024.eventbrite.com

In Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future, Stanford d.school authors Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter explore how we can both mend the mistakes of our past and shape our future for the better.

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

This special presentation is sponsored by the Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.

Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.