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In this issue:
- Principal's Message
Celebration of Learning recap, Legarza coaches, Field Day volunteers needed, Bruins of the Week, weekly menu
- PTA / School News Hometown Days, volunteer assembly
- DEIB, SCSD news, SCEF updates, and more
Mark Your Calendar
May 26: Memorial Day, no school
May 28: Volunteer Assembly, 8:30 a.m.
May 28: PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m.
June 6: Field Day, TK-2nd grade (volunteer)
June 11: 3rd grade Celebration
June 12: Last day of school, early dismissal 12:25 p.m.
Dear Parents,
What a truly incredible evening we had at our Celebration of Learning this past Thursday! The turnout was fantastic, and it was heartwarming to see so many families come together to celebrate the dedication, growth, and achievements of our students.
A huge thank you goes to our teachers, who have spent the entire year nurturing curiosity, guiding exploration, and preparing students to take center stage on this special night. Their hard work and dedication were reflected in every proud smile and enthusiastic presentation.
It was wonderful to witness our students confidently leading their families through a journey of their learning—from creative projects to impressive problem-solving skills, to personal reflections on how far they’ve come this year. Seeing their excitement as they shared their work was a beautiful reminder of what makes education so meaningful.
This event is always a highlight of the year for me. It serves as a powerful moment to pause and appreciate all the effort, growth, and dedication that have brought us to this point. When we step back and look at all the learning, collaboration, and discoveries that have taken place, it fills us with immense pride and gratitude.
Thank you for being a part of this experience and for supporting your children every step of the way. It is truly a joy to partner with you in their learning journey.
Important Year End Calendar Dates
June 6th: 9:30-11:00 - TK-2nd Grade Field Day (please wear sneakers, hat and sunscreen) Last day for PE coaches!
June 12th: Last Day - 12:25 PM Dismissal for all Students
3rd Grade Only Events
June 11th: 10:45-12:15 - 3rd Grade Celebration (please wear sneakers, hat and sunscreen) Lunch will be provided.
June 12th: 12:15 - 3rd Grade Clap Out - 3rd Grade Parents: Please join us as we say goodbye and “clap out” our 3rd grade students. The students will parade through the campus so they can say “goodbye” to all staff and students.
Legarza (PE Coaches / Recess Supervisors)
Legarza’s last day on campus is Tuesday, June 6th. We have really enjoyed our partnership with Legarza this year and are going to miss Matt, Luke, Ryan and Zach. We hope to see some of them back next year. We’d love to collect thank you cards for them. If you’d like to participate, please drop them off to the office by June 5th and we will deliver them to our fantastic coaches on June 6th.
Field Day Volunteers Needed!
June 6th - 9:00-11:00 am
We need your help to make Field Day a fun and exciting experience for our TK-2nd grade students! Volunteers will stay at one station while students rotate through the activities.
If you're a TK or Kindergarten parent, please sign up for Gold Stations. If you're a 1st or 2nd grade parent, please sign up for Blue Stations.
Your support will make this day unforgettable for our students! Sign up today (or click the button below) and be part of the fun!
Bruins of the Week
Congratulations to the following Bruins of the Week!
TK: Camille C. and Buda
K-1st: Arie, Thiago, Noah
2nd-3rd: Kavya, Damian, Nora H.
This week's Breakfast & Lunch menu
Brittan Acres wins Award at Hometown Days Parade!
Congratulations BA Bruins community! Our school brought cheer, spirit, and unmatched energy to the Hometown Days Parade and won the award for Best Walking Group! We look forward to participating next year and again want to thank all of our participants for a fantastic showing.
Volunteer Assembly, Wednesday, May 28
Join us to celebrate our incredible Brittan Acres volunteers at the Wednesday morning assembly on May 28. We will take some time to recognize the incredible impact our volunteers have our on our school community. If you have volunteered at any BA events this year, we encourage you to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF) News
Make sure your name is correct on the SCEF Draft Donor Roll
We appreciate every single contribution that gets us closer to our $3.7 million goal. Please check the draft donor roll to review your donations to SCEF from July 1, 2024 through May 19, 2025. If there are any errors or omissions please let Scott Cleaveland know at [email protected].
SCEF @ Hometown Days
We thank the City of San Carlos for the grant that allowed SCEF to provide activities for children on Friday afternoon. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and to our middle school teachers and musicians for the concert at the Burton Park bandshell!
We Love Our Business Sponsors!
As we near the end of the school year, we want to recognize and appreciate the following business sponsors who provided financial support this school year to benefit San Carlos public schools. Please thank them when you do business with them. To learn how you can become a SCEF Business Sponsor click here.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
May Is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. The AANHPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent — including East, Southeast, and South Asia — and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Learn more about the origins this month and why it is celebrated here.
Here are ideas for learning more about AANHPI culture and history with your family:
- Share a story written by an Asian author, featuring an Asian character or illustrated by an Asian artist with your child. There are many fantastic titles available. Kids can also explore books on Epic.
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On Instagram, follow @asianlitforkids for fantastic suggestions year-round or take a look at this reel by author Joanna Ho.
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Watch “What These Asian American Families Love About Their Culture” for a glimpse into several different families’ experiences with their culture and traditions and what they hope to pass along to the next generation.
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Plan a movie night! Ideas include Over the Moon, Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, Big Hero 6, and Turning Red.
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Draw the red panda character Mei Lee from Pixar’s Turning Red.
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As the nation’s storyteller, the National Park Service strives to tell the stories of ordinary and extraordinary Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders preserved in our nation’s parks, memorials, and historic sites, including Hakone Estate and Gardens (pictured) near San Jose.
📌 Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in May:
Aileen Galvan Rodriguez, Community Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator at Second Harvest, joins us for Apoye la salud de su hijo(a) con comida y nutrición (español) (Supporting Your Child's Health Through Nutrition) (May 28).
In this month's Parent Forum (English), Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans, presents a timely workshop, Recharging the Parenting Battery (May 30).
Visit the Parent Venture Series of Upcoming Events page for more information.
- Parent Venture Series Events
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