Dear Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion families,

I hope everyone is well! I want to extend a belated Happy Mother's Day to everyone! Mother's Day is celebrated on May 10th in Latin American countries and yesterday Sunday, May 12h in the USA!

We had a great Teacher Appreciation Week and I want to SHOUT OUT and THANK all of our teachers for their hard work, dedication, and positive and caring attitude with our students. Unidos PTO and Penny Cifuentes organized a fun way to thank our teachers every day of the week--I particularly enjoyed seeing students give their teachers a flower!

We continue State Testing in Math this week for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. It is important that students arrive on time and do their best on the test!

Our 2nd graders enjoyed their Field Trip to Coyote Point's CuriOdyssey Science Playground And Zoo. Enjoy the Google Photos of the trip here: Second Grade Field Trip Photos

Our Transitional Kindergarten classes enjoyed their Field Trip to the Hiller Aviation Museum! Enjoy the Google Photos from the trip here: TK Field Trip Photos

Best of Bay Area 2024:

Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School has been nominated for a Best of 2024 award in the Language Immersion School category. Take a look at the ballot, and cast your vote here!

CASSPP State Testing 3rd-5th Grades Continues With Math This Week:Reminder Do Your Best On The Test!

CAASPP & CST: Testing Window May 13th-May 17th

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP): This test is for English Language Arts and Math. It also includes a Performance Task for both ELA and Math. Additionally, the 5th Grade is the only grade level that takes the California Science Test (CST) and the Physical Fitness test (both of which are part of the CAASPP). RCSD offers families the following tips to get ready for these important State Assessments:

• Tip #1: Families can make a note of test days on the family calendar – This will help as a reminder when testing will take place and plan for preparation accordingly.
• Tip #2: Students have the opportunity to practice before the actual test. It is recommended that the child becomes familiar with the test delivery system and with how to answer different types of questions. Families can practice at home or they can visit their local library.
• Tip #3: Families should make sure that their child gets a good night’s sleep the night before the test. The child will probably perform better if well rested. Tired children have difficulty focusing and are easily flustered by challenges.
• Tip #4: Families should make sure that their child has enough time to wake up fully before going to school. Just as rest is important, so is having enough time to get a child’s brain engaged and in gear. If the test is first thing in the morning, the child can't afford to spend the first hour of school groggy and unfocused.
• Tip #5: Families should make sure that their child eats a healthy breakfast. All children should eat a nutritious breakfast, which is offered at school. Parents should avoid cereals high in sugar, provide a high-protein, healthy breakfast for their children. Children learn better with a full stomach, but if their stomachs are full of sugary, heavy foods that will make them sleepy or slightly queasy, it’s not much better than an empty stomach.
• Tip #6: Families should ensure that their child wears comfortable clothing.
• Tip #7: Families should help their child be on time the day of the test. Attendance should always be a priority, especially on days that Smarter Balanced tests will be administered. Making sure the child is there when the test is taken helps to ensure the student won’t lose more learning time because he/she has to make up a test during school.
• Tip #8: After each day of testing, families can talk with their child about how the test went. Testing could take several days. Families are encouraged to talk to their child about what he/she did well and what he/she would have done differently. This is a mini-debriefing or brainstorming session of sorts. The conversation could involve test-taking strategies after the fact as easily as beforehand.
• Tip #9: If families have a question about the test or testing situation, they should speak with their child’s teacher. Parents should confirm that their child will be receiving any pre-determined accommodations and supports during tests. These accommodations and supports are detailed for students with an IEP or 504 Plan. Parents, whose children do not have an IEP or a 504 Plan but need assistance, should communicate with their child’s teachers.
  

It is important for all RCSD students to participate in these state assessments as results provide valuable information about each student’s academic progress. In addition, the number of students participating is used to determine school funding. Results are also used to assess the quality of RCSD schools, could determine statewide and national rankings, impact state accountability reports including college and career readiness measures.

Parents you can help prepare your child(ren) with the Release Questions:

Math Test Prep Practice Release Questions:

• Grade 3 Math Prep

• Grade 4 Math Prep

• Grade 5 Math Prep

Ms. Leonardo, the Kennedy Middle School Principal, and Mr. Jared Bosnich(Mr. J), the Kennedy Vice Principal, visited and did a great job orienting our 5th graders for next year at Kennedy. Listed below is a link to Ms. Leonardo's newsletter that contains links to the elective form, a presentation for families, and the Summer Bridge sign-up form. Please submit your 5th grader's Elective choice by May 24. Failure to do so will result in being placed in a class that may not be preferred.

• https://www.smore.com/n/bhvp3-cougar-connect-conexi-n-puma

Wednesday, May 15: First Day of School Packet

This school year, the Department of Communications and Community Engagement plans to launch the First Day of School Packet before the end of the school year. It will go out to all incoming and returning families on Wednesday, May 15.

As the Dept. of Community Schools and Partnerships checks the First Day of School Packet, they will determine if families qualify for the Expanded Day Program. District partners will collaborate with site and district staff to review the responses to the interest forms and work on enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. The goal is for families to be notified by the first week of June about their enrollment in an expanded-day program. However, some programs may take a little longer.

Open House will be on Thursday, May 23rd from 6:00-7:00pm in your child(ren)'s classrooms. Open House is an opportunity for parents to visit the school/ classrooms and see what students have been doing this year. I would encourage you to ask your child to tell you what they do in class and give you a little "tour" of the classroom. Everyone(all grade levels) are invited to see our 5th grade students presenting their historical figures in the annual Wax Museum and also Maestro Jose Manuel will have the annual Alebrije City on display upstairs in the two story building! Room 408 will be open for an Art Show of student art completed this year--please stop by! We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House.

Please make sure to reserve your seats early to see all of your 2nd & 3rd Grade students perform! Tickets are on sale now and are going fast! There will be limited seats available to buy the day of the show.

• Carrington Hall at Sequoia High School
• 1201 Brewster St, Redwood City
• Show starts at 6:30 pm (students should arrive at 5:15pm)

We will be selling tickets in-person 5/22 before school from 8:00am-8:30am. We are looking for volunteers to help before and during the show - please email dance@unidospto.org to volunteer or if you have any questions.

Go to https://www.unidospto.org/dance for all the details and to buy your tickets!

2024/2025 School Year Calendar

We are still finalizing our school calendar, but wanted to share this 2024-2025 School Calendar with you for planning purposes. Please remember to schedule your family vacations with the school vacations in mind so students do not miss school. Mark your calendar:

• MAZE day will be Friday, August 9th
• First day of school will be Wednesday, August 14th.

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

Dear Adelante Selby Families,

We would like to remind you to please return any outstanding books borrowed from your school library. Our library is a valuable resource that offers students access to a wide range of books, which helps foster a love for reading and enhances their educational journey. We are happy to announce that Adelante Selby Library has circulated over 15,000 books, with an average of 27 books per student. Congratulations to all of our students, this is an amazing accomplishment! Now, we kindly request that you return any overdue books as soon as possible, so we can maintain an accurate inventory and ensure that other students can enjoy these resources. We understand that sometimes books may get misplaced, but we ask for your cooperation in promptly locating and returning, or replacing these books. Throughout the year I have been sending automated library notices via email, and/or printed out notices with your child (which you will only receive if your student has overdue books). Together, we can ensure that our school library remains a vibrant hub of learning and exploration for all our students. We appreciate your support in keeping our library well-stocked and functional.

The Redwood City Public Library is hosting a Spanish Book Club on Tuesdays from April 23- May 21 at 5:00pm via Zoom. Please register using this flyer/link

It is time to elect board members and assign committee chairs to serve Unidos PTO for the 2024-25 school year! We ask that anyone interested please sign up at the link below. This is not a commitment, but just an indication that you are interested. You can put your name in multiple slots if you have multiple interests, and we encourage more than one name per slot. This will help us bring in more volunteers for a robust PTO board next year!

Board members will be elected during our June 4, 2024, PTO board meeting. Anyone interested in a board position should attend the meeting. Only current PTO board members may vote on these positions. Committee chair positions are open to any volunteer, you do not need to be elected.

If you would consider being a member of the PTO Board, OR if you would like to help with an event, fundraiser, or program at the school, sign up here.

How to Navigate Difficult Conversations with Your Kids

Donald E. Grant, Jr., PsyD, Founder, Mindful Training Solutions, LLC

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://drdonaldgrant2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

In this session, Dr. Donald E. Grant, Jr., PsyD, development expert, will guide parents through navigating difficult conversations with their children and teens, and provide practical tools to foster open communication and understanding within the family dynamic.

Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.

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.

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:

Regards,

Director Warren

• May 15: School Site Council Meeting: 3:00pm, Library
• May 16: New TK/Kinder Parent 2024/25 Orientation: 6:00pm in the Cafeteria
• May 23: Second Harvest Food Distribution, 2:45-4:45pm: Front Parking Lot. All Are Welcome!!
• May 23: Open House 6:00-7:00pm in teachers classrooms
• May 24: Spirit Dress Day: Pajama Day(or follow regular dress code)
• May, 27: Memorial Day: No School
• May 30: 2nd and 3rd Grade Dance Performances:: drop off at 5:15; doors open at 6:10pm, and show starts at 6:30pm: Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School campus.
• May 30:Parents Check Lost and Found for any of your child(ren)'s lost clothing as it is recycled on Friday, May 31st at 9:30am.
• May 31: Free Dress Day
• May 31: Lost and Found Clothing without names is put out on blue tables free for anyone prior to be recycled in the Green Recycling Bin at 9:30am
• June 4: Unidos PTO Meeting in Library at 5:30pm
• June 7: Field Day by grade level
• June 10: Early Dismissal at 1:25pm
• June 11: Last Day of School: Super Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:45am
• June 11: 5th grade Promotion Ceremony 3:00pm Front Parking Lot(The Front Parking Lot will be closed all day for stage and chair set up for Ceremony)
• Friday, August 9: MAZE Day Last Names A-M: 9:00-11:30; Last Names N-Z: 12:30-3:00
• Wednesday, August 14: First Day of School!