Principal's Newsletter

Dear Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion families

I hope everyone is well. Incredibly, it is almost Thanksgiving and we have already started school tours for TK/Kinder enrollment for 2025/2026! Last Thursday, we had a wonderful Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day and I noticed there was more participation of students and families walking and biking to school and wearing purple this year. A big Shout Out to parent volunteer Casia Ravi for coordinating this event! Students and Staff also enjoyed writing "Kind Words" on the Ruby Bridges Mural during lunch time thanks to Jose Luna and Claudia Sandoval. Enjoy some of the photos from Ruby Bridges Day HERE.

Last Friday, students were recognized in different academic areas, for effort, for improvement, and for perfect attendance during the First Trimester at the Alebrije Awards Assemblies. A big Shout Out and thank you to Jessenia Linares for making all of the Alebrije Certificates! Enjoy the Alebrije Awards Assemblies Photos HERE

Parents a reminder that the 1st Trimester Report Cards were sent home with your child last Friday(please check your child's backpack if they did not hand it to you). Below are the links to the Family Information Next Steps to support your child in Language Arts and Math at home.

• Kindergarten Family Information Next Steps
• 1st Grade Family Information Next Steps
• 2nd Grade Family Information Next Steps
• 3rd Grade Family Information Next Steps
• 4th Grade Family Information Next Steps
• 5th Grade Family Information Next Steps

I want to thank and acknowledge ALL of the students that stepped up and participated in the Student Council Election this year!! Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders voted and the results are in:

• Student Council President: Sebastian Balderramos
• Student CouncilVice President:Charlotte McCarthy
• Student Council Secretary: Jade Ramos
• Student Council Treasurer: Natalia Ramirez

A reminder that our school district has launched the Budget Renewal Initiative in preparation for necessary budget adjustments for the 2025-26 school year. These changes are prompted by the upcoming expiration of one-time federal and state funds that supported additional student services in the aftermath of the pandemic.The district is committed to a transparent and community-driven process and is seeking input from the entire community. Here is the LINK to the Budget Renewal Initiative Committee Work for ongoing updates. Our School Site Council will be discussing and recommending adjustments for next year's school site budget during this Wednesday's Site Council Meeting at 3:00pm.

Parents we are in need of a crossing guard for our school if you or anyone you know is interested have them use this LINK to apply for the job!

Please be aware that TK/Kindergarten Registration/School Of Choice and School Tours on Thursdays for the 2025/2026 School year have begun(see the paragraph below for more information)!

A reminder that Monday, November 25th is a Super Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:45am district wide, and Tuesday, November 26th is a "regular" Early Dismissal at 1:25 pm as we lead into Thanksgiving holiday vacation Wednesday, November 27-Friday November 29.

Walk-a-thon is THIS Friday 11/22!

So far we have raised almost $20,000 which is 1/3rd of our goal so please donate today. This money goes towards enrichment activities like STEAM, dance, and garden that our kids love! We are hoping for 100% participation in the fundraising, no amount is too small and any class that has a donation for each student will earn a free dress day.

What to plan for this year’s Walk-A-Thon:

• The 3 classrooms that earn the most donations will receive $100 towards their teacher's Amazon Wish List and a movie party with popcorn!
• The 3 classrooms that complete the most laps will win a fruit popsicle party.
• All classes that have 100% participation will earn a Free Dress Day!
• Parents and family members are invited to cheer on our students in the afternoon on November 22nd!

We would love participation from family and friends to cheer on our students and that we are looking for volunteers to make the Walk-a-thon a successful event. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.evite.com/signup-sheet/5911411560546304.

Walk-a-thon Schedule Friday, November 22:

1:00pm to 1:25pm - TK and K

1:30pm to 1:55pm - 1st and 2nd

2:00pm to 2:25pm - 3rd, 4th, and 5th

New TK/Kindergarten Registration 2025/26 and Tours

The School District Enrollment and School of Choice for 2025/26 TK/Kindergarten opened on November 15th and continues through Friday, January 17th at 3:00pm. It is important that both the Registration/Enrollment Form for your home school(based on your address) and the School of Choice Form for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion must be completed by January 19th. Current PreSchool students here on our campus and siblings of students who are currently enrolled here and at Kennedy in the Spanish Immersion strand have priority acceptance as long as the forms are completed on time by January 19th. Please complete this Adelante Selby Sibling 2025/26 Form so we can alert the District to prioritize your acceptance for next year.

Please help get the word out to family, friends, and neighbors about our weekly informational TK/Kindergarten Tours that meet in person at the school office every Thursday at 8:40AM and the tours will continue through the end of January. Please register for a TK/Kindergarten Tour with this form: TK/Kindergarten Tour Registration. Promoting our school by "word of mouth" from parents and community members is the best way to "market" our school and immersion program to prospective new parents. When promoting our school, keep in mind that mastering two or more languages has enormous benefits for our students, both native speakers of English and native speakers of the target language(Spanish) at a dual language immersion school. Other talking points when talking about our school are that research has confirmed the benefits of biliteracy and bilingualism that are demonstrated as brain and cognitive functioning, academic, economic, and social advantages, as well as cross-cultural competency and supporting a stronger family cohesion and connection to their family heritage.

Dance Tickets are On Sale Now!

Tickets for the 4th and 5th grade dance performance on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30pm … are on sale now!

This year we are returning to Carrington Hall at Sequoia High School for the culminating dance performances. Come and enjoy the hard work your 4th and 5th graders have been putting in over the 1st Trimester. Watch as they show off their awesome moves and incredible stage presence! Parents a reminder that 4th/5th grade students need to go in with teachers and volunteers at 5:15pm for a dress rehearsal. The doors will open at 6:10pm for the audience to enter the theater and the show starts at 6:30pm.

To buy tickets, go to unidospto.org/dance!

Volunteers: As always, we will need volunteers for the night of the performance. Please stay tuned for a sign up sheet, or email dance@unidospto.org if you’re interested.

Thinking Differently about the “Social” Uses of Media for Neurodivergent Youth

Meryl Alper, PhD, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Northeastern University

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://merylalper2024ndes.eventbrite.com

In this Neurodiversity Education Series event, Dr. Meryl Alper, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University and author of Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age, will discuss the “social” aspects of media for neurodivergent youth.

BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity

Ruth Whippman, Journalist, Speaker, Author of BoyMom

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://ruthwhippman2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

British journalist and author Ruth Whippman asks: How do we raise our sons to have a healthy sense of self? In her new book, BoyMom, Whippman charts a new path to give boys a healthier, more expansive, and more fulfilling story about their own lives.

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

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland

Redwood City families are eligible for this great opportunity. Parents just need to sign up. The program will mail out a free book each month until the child turns five.

https://imaginationlibrary.com/

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.

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

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

• Monday, November 18: ELAC, 8:45am: STEAM LAB
• Wednesday, November 20: Picture Make Up Day with Dorian(if students were absent or you want to have retake)
• Wednesday, November 20: School Site Council Meeting, 3:00pm: Library
• Wednesday, November 20: 4th and 5th Grade Danny G Dance Recital Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School : students dropped off at 5:15pm, and doors open for show at 6:10pm. Show starts at 6:30pm.
• Thursday, November 21: Parents be sure to check the Lost and Found for any lost clothes/items!
• Thursday, November 21: Redesignation Ceremony 6:30pm McKinley Auditorium, 400 Duane Street
• Friday, November 22: Walkathon!!! Afternoon TK/K 1:00-1:25; 1st-2nd gr 1:30-1:55; 3rd-5th 2:00- 2:25pm on the field (weather permitting)
• Friday, November 22: Free Dress Day(last Friday of the month)
• Monday, November 25: Super Minimum Day dismissal TK: 11:30am; K: 11:40am; 1st-5th: 11:45am
• Tuesday, November 26: Lost and Found Clothing/Items Unlabeled on Blue Table Free until 9:00am when whatever is left over goes to the green recycling bin.
• Tuesday, November 26: Early Dismissal: 1:25pm
• Tuesday, November 26: Food Distribution from 2:45pm-4:45pm: Front Lot: ALL ARE WELCOME!
• Wednesday-Friday November 27-29: No School: Thanksgiving Holiday