Principal's Newsletter

Dear Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion families

I hope everyone is well. This month got off to a great start with the Student Goal Setting Conference week. The conferences went very well and we were impressed how students were prepared to reflect and talk about their learning and steps they need to take to achieve their goal. Reminder that teachers will report out on that specific goal along with other learning targets on the First Trimester Report Card in mid November.

We also had an amazing Scholastic Book Fair and I noticed the students were really excited this year. A special thanks to all the students who enjoyed shopping—it’s so rewarding to see them on campus writing in their journals and reading books, all thanks to our Book Fair.Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make our Scholastic Book Fair a success! Our school events thrive because of parent involvement, and this year’s Fair was a tremendous success thanks to your support. With the profits from the Book Fair, we are able to purchase school supplies, books, and even furniture for our classrooms and library. A BIG SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to Chairperson Cinthya Alvidriz!!

On October 25th and 26th we have the Finding Nemo Kids Musical performances(see the write up below). Our students have been working hard and are looking forward to performing in front of a big audience at the MIT Theater.

We also will have two of our favorite community building events at the end of this month Trunk or Treat and Día De Los Muertos . If you have never come and experienced Trunk Or Treat before, here is a video clip from a previous Trunk orTreat.. If you would like to volunteer to participate and decorate your car's trunk and give out treats to our students or to donate nut-free candy(yes, we need lots of nut-free candy donations as it goes quickly), please use this Sign Up Form

School Picture Day, Wednesday, October 9th

School Picture Day is coming this week on Wednesday, October 9th with Dorian. Students may come in Free Dress for their photo. However, keep in mind that Dorian recommends for the best photo results students should wear shirts/dress with solid colors and no graphics/logos or writing words. If you would like to order photos from Dorian you can use the Picture Day flyers sent home last Thursday or go to mydorian.com . Here is the Picture Day Schedule.

International Walk & Roll to School Day, Wednesday, October 16

Put on your walking shoes or ride a bike/scooter/skateboard to school on Wednesday, October 16th. Benefits of walking or rolling to school include: better physical and mental health, improved academic focus, reduced traffic congestion, and improved air quality near our school. Three groups are organized so far. You may join any of these along the route (see route maps), or contact Casia (casiaravi@gmail.com) if you'd like to organize one from your own neighborhood!

7:45am - Walk from Horgan & Kentfield (contact Krystal, ‪530-902-1937‬)

7:50am - Walk from Rutherford Ave. & Himmel Ave. Contact Erica (ericapcahill@gmail.com)

7:45am - Walk or Bike from Woodside Plaza, meet in front of Lucky. Contact Casia (650-450-8221)

Students in the Finding Nemo Kids play have been hard at work and are excited to present Finding Nemo Kids on Friday, October 25th at 7pm, and Saturday, October 26th at 1pm. in the McKinley Auditorium, 400 Duane St, Redwood City, CA 94062.

Buy tickets here for $10 each.

More information is available at www.unidospto.org/schoolplay. We hope to see you at the show!

The play will, of course, have a playbill, and we have space to advertise a few businesses! Before we ask the broader community, we wanted to see if there are any Alebrijes families that would like to advertise their businesses to the hundreds of people who see the show and read the playbill. If interested, please reach out to Diana Creswell, dianadoon@gmail.com by Friday, October 11th.

I want to bring parents attention to the importance of students attending school daily and on time. We know that regular attendance is crucial so that students can achieve to their maximum potential and especially in two languages. Our school has a goal to improve attendance and we want to decrease the number or percentage of students that are considered "chronically absent". Our district considers any student "chronically absent" if they have 9 or more absences(excused or unexcused) in a school year. So it is critical that parents and families plan family vacations around the school calendar and only keep their children home from school when they are sick. If students have doctor or dentist appointments, they still should attend school. Independent Study is for students that will be absent 5 or more consecutive days and the contract needs to be approved at least 2 weeks prior to the absences. Parents must come to the office to get the Independent Study Contract and it then needs to be approved beforehand so that teachers have time to put together all of the work students are expected to complete upon return to school. Thank you for your attention to this important matter and bringing your child(ren) to school every day and on time!

School Site Council 2024/25

The School Site Council's main responsibility is to oversee the development and monitor the progress of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)which includes the budget. We had a good first meeting and after our training we elected officers:

• Chairperson: Yessica Gallagher(parent)
• Vice Chairperson: Damien Fuentes(parent)
• Secretary: Lauren Berlin(parent)
• Parliamentarian: Marina Fashchenko(parent)

The other Council Membership includes: Parent: Jen Brown Serio, Teachers: Narda Garcia, Adriana Gomez, and Maria Orozco; Classified Representative: Jessenia Linares; and from the Administration: Warren Sedar.

The School Site Council meets monthly on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. Our next School Site Council Meeting is Wednesday, October 23rd at 3:00pm in the STEAM Lab.

After School Programs for 2024/25

If interested in more information about after school programs please contact the following coordinators via email:

• REACH enrolling over 200 students in K-5th grades: Contact: kjimenez@redwoodcity.org
• Siena Youth Center with 80 students in 1st-5th grades: Contact: mrtenorio@stfrancisrwc.org
• YMCA with 40 students TK- 2nd grades: Contact: Eliana.Gonzalez@ymcasv.org

Additionally, Casa Círculo provides after school classes and opportunities for many of our students

Dine Out with Unidos at Corner Table

Join us on Wednesday, October 9 for another Dine-Out with Unidos at Corner Table restaurant! Corner Table offers a delicious variety of California fusion-style cuisine, with options like Korean-inspired dishes, fried chicken, fresh salads, pasta, burgers, and more. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Unidos PTO, supporting our school’s programs. Enjoy a great meal while helping our community!

Mention "Adelante Selby Dine-Out" when you order!

Sponsor the Walk-A-Thon

We’re looking for business sponsors to make our Walk-a-thon a success! The Walk-A-Thon will be on Friday, November 22nd this year.Do you know a business that might be interested in sponsoring our upcoming Walk-a-thon? This is a great opportunity for local companies to support our school and gain visibility in the community. Sponsors can have their name or logo printed on the back of over 600 Walk-a-thon t-shirts! If you know of a business that might want to get involved, please share the attached flyer with them or reach out to us at walkathon@unidospto.org for more information.

Join SEPTAR's next association meeting on October 15 at 7pm on Zoom. The topic will be Navigating Transitions, presented by the RCSD Special Education Department and Sequoia Union HS District. Learn about the transition from PreK-TK/K, Elementary to Middle School, and 8th Grade to High School. Register: bit.ly/SEPTAR1015

United Through Education/Familia Unidas is offering free, online support for families in Reading, Math, Technology, Art, Health & Nutrition and much more! Sign up using this LINK

Academic Success: How to Help Students Build Critical Foundational Skills

Ana Homayoun, Author, Academic Advisor, and Educator

Tuesday, October 8, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://anahomayoun2024rcsd.eventbrite.com

In this talk, academic advisor Ana Homayoun will explain how foundational skills -- including organizing, planning, starting and completing tasks, and being cognitively flexible -- are key to academic success, social connection, and emotional well-being.

Why Joy Matters and How to Choose Joy Every Day

Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Author and Psychologist, Stanford University

Wednesday, October 9, 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://kellymcgonigal2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

What if joy isn’t something you have to wait for, but something you can choose? Stanford health psychologist Dr. Kelly McGonigal will introduce a fresh perspective on how joy works, and practical strategies for harnessing the power of joy in everyday life.

A Sense of Control: Lowering Student Stress and Improving Academic Success

Bill Stixrud, PhD & Ned Johnson, Bestselling Authors of The Self-Driven Child

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT, 2024, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://stixrudjohnson2024fuhsfoundation.eventbrite.com

Students at every achievement level are experiencing acute levels of stress and anxiety. In their groundbreaking books, The Self-Driven Child and What Do You Say?, Bill Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson reveal how you can raise children who are self-driven, self-confident, and not unduly stressed and anxious.

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

BIRTHDAYS

Our district works hard to create balanced lunches that include whole grains, protein, fruits and vegetables. As such, please do not bring sugary treats to school to celebrate your child's birthday(e.g, cupcakes). You are welcome to send healthy alternatives or non-edible items such as pencils, erasers or fidget toys. Typically, teachers will take the last Friday of the month to celebrate students birthdays for the entire month.

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:

Regards,

Director Warren

• Wednesday, October 9: School Picture Day Cafeteria, students may come in Free Dress(solid color shirts advised by Dorian for a better quality photo)
• Wednesday, October 9: Dine Out at Corner Table:Remember to mention "Adelante Selby Dine-Out" when ordering!
• Thursday, October 10: Food Distribution Front Lot: 2:45-4:30pm: ALL ARE WELCOME!
• Monday, October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day: No School
• Tuesday, October 15: Kennedy Middle School Carnival 5:00-8:00pm: Entertainment/Games/Food Truck and Pozole Bar- All Are Welcome!!
• Tuesday, October 15: SEPTAR Meeting at 7:00pm via Zoom:
• Wednesday, October 16: International Walk To School Day!
• Friday, October 18: SWITCH STYLES Spirit Dress Day: Students dress like teachers/Teachers dress like students!
• Monday, October 21: ELAC Parent Meeting, 8:45am: STEAM Lab
• Wednesday, October: 23: School Site Council Meeting: 3:00pm: STEAM Lab
• Thursday, October 24: Food Distribution Front Lot: 2:45-4:30pm: ALL ARE WELCOME!
• Friday, october 25: Cafecito Con Directores/Principal's Coffee: 8:30-9:45AM Amphitheater
• Friday, October 25: Free Dress Day --last Friday of the month!
• Friday, October 25: Finding Nemo Kids Musical: 7:00pm: MIT Auditorium
• Saturday, October 26: Finding Nemo Kids Musical : 1:00pm: MIT Auditorium
• Thursday, October 31: Trunk or Treat: 2:30-4:00: Front Parking Lot. Students come to school following regular dress code during the day and put on costume after school for Trunk or Treat. Students/Families will assemble in the main hallway and enter Trunk or Treat through the black gates by the front office starting at 2:30pm.
• Friday, November 1: No School
• Saturday, November 2: Día De Los Muertos Event 100-200 wing/Cafeteria: 11:00-2:00pm Additional parking available on basketball courts behind the cafeteria.