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We are proud to shine a spotlight on the outstanding work of Library Techs in San Carlos School Libraries and the contributions of the School Psychologists in support of San Carlos Learners. Click on the title link to read more.

The San Carlos School District is excited to share that Tierra Linda’s Assistant Principal, Charu Gulati, will be setting sail to the Galapagos Islands for an expedition under the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. She will leave on a two-week expedition starting November 10th. Click on the title link above to read more.

We are proud to shine a spotlight on our community partner, Healthy Cities Tutoring. Healthy Cities pairs community tutors with SCSD students to provide 1:1 support for district students. Karen Molinari, the outgoing Executive Director, and Georganne Morin, the incoming Executive Director, shared the results of the End of Year Survey with Trustees at our October board meeting. Click on the title link above to read more.

Come join our new TK Early Learning Program for our Transitional Kindergarten students! Knowing some families will need afternoon care for their TK students, SCSD will offer an enriching, extended-day program for our littlest students in collaboration with our preschool program from the end of the school day until 5:30 pm. For more information, click on the title link to visit our Afterschool & Extended Day Programs page

Two exciting initiatives happening this year: refreshing the SCSD Strategic Plan and developing a Facilities Master Plan.
Strategic Plan - Your input will be invaluable to co-create a resulting roadmap to inform next steps for our learners. We want to hear from you! Complete our new strategic planning survey online before December 15 (extended date). Attend one of our in-person community meetings:
- Tuesday, December 13 - 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Arundel Elementary Elementary Multi-Use Room 

Click on the title link above to sign up to attend a meeting, take the survey and learn more about the process on our Strategic Plan page.

Come join your friends in the San Carlos Early Learning Center Program! Children are painting, building, creating, learning and playing Monday-Friday from 7:30am until 5:00pm. We have open spots available at each of the four elementary sites.

Click on the link above to visit our Early Learning Center page for more information.

For the upcoming 2023-24 school year, students who turn 5 on or between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024 are eligible to register for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). Previously, only students who turned 5 by February 2 qualified. Visit our Transitional Kindergarten page to learn more about our TK program by clicking on the title link.

Due to decreased demand, Curative has informed SCSD that Dec 9 will be their last testing day at Central. Curative will offer testing Mon-Fri from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. through Dec 9. Please take advantage of additional COVID-19 testing provided by the San Mateo County Health Department. Click on the title link above for more information and to sign up.

As we approach the Fall Break, I find myself filled with gratitude. First and foremost, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for entrusting San Carlos teachers, leaders, and staff with your precious children. I know for sure San Carlos has the very best teachers in classrooms with your learners everyday, and dedicated professionals from counselors to custodians ensuring our students have a joyful and productive learning experience. Click the title link to read more.

The Agenda for the Board Study Session on Budget has been posted. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.

Mark your calendar for these important Key Dates:

- Monday, January 9 - Virtual TK/Kindergarten Welcome Night for New Families - 6:30-7:30 pm
- Tuesday, January 10 - PowerSchool Priority Registration Opens for All New Students at 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, February 1 - Schools hold Virtual Elementary School Tours for Incoming TK/Kindergarten Families - 4:00-4:30 pm
- Friday, February 10 - PowerSchool Priority Registration Deadline - 4:00 pm

Click on the title link to learn more.

The Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting on November 17 has been posted. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.