Wed 2/28: PTA Meeting, 6.30pm
Wed 3/20: BA Multicultural Festival, 5:30p-7:30p
Mon 4/8 - Fri 4/12: Spring Break, No School
Dear Brittan Acres Families,
I hope you had an enjoyable mid-winter break. I can’t believe March is upon us. (Although it will have to wait an extra day this year due to this being a Leap Year!). March signals the beginning of Daylight Savings Time (March 10), longer days, and the end of the second trimester (March 8) (Yes, we are 2/3rds of the way through our school year).
Student Attendance Despite rainy weather and illness, our teachers, families and students have persisted to keep learning and engaged. We appreciate everyone’s hard work and commitment to our school community. Thank you, thank you!
When school resumes tomorrow, we are excited to welcome everyone back for our final trimester of learning. This is an important time of year to refine and reteach skills so mastery can occur before students progress to the next grade level in August.
Please remember to schedule trips during our vacation periods. We have another school break scheduled for April 8-12. If your family or your student need support with attendance, please reach out to Mrs. Fast for help.
As long as your student is healthy with no fever, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. If you have questions about your student’s health and coming to school, please contact Jenny Goines, our Administrative Assistant.
Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers. It also has an impact on the fiscal health of the district as much of our funding is tied to average daily attendance of our students.
End of Trimester Assessments As we conclude the end of the 2nd Trimester, teachers will be taking time during class to assess student progress in a variety of subjects. These assessments are not “high stakes” but are used by teachers to make informed decisions on curriculum and instruction as we finish up the rest of the school year.
As part of our focus on educating the whole child, mastery of grade level standards is one important element in a child’s education but so are high social emotional health and ability to work on the 8 C’s effectively: Collaboration, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Curiosity, Composure, and Compassion.
Report cards will be sent home with students on March 15th. Please celebrate all of the progress that your student has made during this school year. It’s incredible to watch the collective growth of our students here at Brittan Acres, both academically and socially-emotionally.
Suzanne Fast, Principal [email protected]
PTA Meeting on Wednesday, 2/28
The next PTA meeting is this week on Wed, February 28th at 6:30pm. This meeting will be in-person only and held at Coldwell Banker (580 El Camino Real, San Carlos). The PTA meeting will run for 30 mins from 6:30pm-7pm, then we will be phone banking to help support Measure H for the rest of the time. We hope you see you there!
David Shannon, author of "No David" to Visit Brittan Acres!
The fabulous Reading Bug has partnered with us once again with bring David Shannon to BA! He will be presenting to our TK, Kinder, and 1st graders on March 11. He is an amazing author and illustrator and we are honored to have him visit us. ALL of BA is welcome to purchase books for David Shannon to personalize and sign. Please order through the button below by March 8 to ensure personalization.
The San Carlos School Board voted unanimously to place Measure H on the March 5, 2024 ballot to ask voters to support a bond measure that will repair and upgrade facilities, educational technology and school grounds so that they are safe, clean and equipped to provide the best learning environment for San Carlos students.
What will Measure H do for San Carlos schools? The new bond measure will add $176 million in critical funds so that SCSD can:
- Provide clean/safe classrooms, and a quality learning environment for all students
- Repair aging/deteriorating classrooms, restrooms, and leaky roofs
- Improve fire safety, school security systems and accessibility for students with disabilities
- Upgrade infrastructure including heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and gas line
- Update science, technology, engineering, arts, and math classrooms
- Provide transitional Kindergarten to all four year-olds by 2025 – required by new unfunded state mandates
How You Can Help
- PHONE BANK/NEIGHBORHOOD WALK SIGNUPS
Phone banking and neighborhood walks will be happening over the next several weeks. See and sign up for opportunities here.
- For additional ways to help, contact Jaclyn Grayson at [email protected].
Learn More You can learn more about the bond on the SCSD 2024 Bond Measure H web page.
This Week's Breakfast and Lunch Menu
TK-1st Grade: Lincoln C, Owen O, Aria A, Ally C, Clara N, Isla C 2nd-3rd Grade: Oliver H, Hugo V, Natalie J, Hannah B, Millen C, Alex P
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Join us for Brittan Acres' Multicultural Festival on Wed, March 20 from 5:30-7:30PM!
Please RSVP to Attend and Sign Up Now for Fun Volunteer Opportunities!
SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to announce that this year's Multicultural Festival will be on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:30-7:30pm. We will celebrate the evening with amazing food, games, arts & crafts and live performances from around the world. We already have fantastic food trucks and performers in the works--more details to come soon!
In order to make it a memorable night, we need your help! Volunteer opportunities include:
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Providing a favorite cultural snack (store-bought or homemade)
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Hosting a cultural activity station (a craft, game, writing kids' names in another language, etc.)
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Helping us prep craft materials ahead of time
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Helping us transform BA into an awesome multicultural space for the event
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Serving snacks/drinks at the event
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Managing the passport or raffle table
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Being a friendly greeter
If you would like to help but need help brainstorming on the activity or connecting with someone to partner with, please reach out to [email protected].
Please sign up here to volunteer and please RSVP here to attend. RSVPs are not required but help tremendously with planning. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)
SF Giants tickets available NOW for San Carlos families! Special SCEF pricing: $10 per ticket! Use THIS SPECIAL LINK to purchase your Game Tickets (Promo Code: SCEF)
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Tickets are ONLY available on the Giants Ticket site.
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Monday - Thursday games in April and May (excludes Dodgers games).
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View Reserve and Bleachers
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With the purchase of each ticket, SCEF will receive $5 back from the Giants! Win/Win!!
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Grab your tickets and cheer on the San Francisco Giants live and in person at beautiful Oracle Park. New manager, new players, new season!
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Starlight Gala, March 22
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Online Silent Auction, Begins March 25
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Revel@Devil’s, May 4th
Intent to Return Forms for TK-7th Grade Students - Due March 1
Each year, we ask families for assistance in completing an Intent to Return Form regarding your child's enrollment for the next school year (2024-25). Please look for an email that was sent home on Monday, Feb 12 and/or a follow-up email sent on Friday, Feb 23 with a link to complete your Google form.
Your timely completion of this form will assist SCSD in having the most accurate numbers for returning students for next year, which is directly tied to the SCSD budget and will allow District staff to plan more effectively. Please fill out one form for each child by March 1, 2024.
If your plans change at any time and you are not planning to return next year, please notify your school office as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance with this important process.
Did you know that SCSD offers breakfast and lunch at no cost to all TK-8th grade students, regardless of family income? Students have the opportunity to participate in the meal program, but participation is not required.
Meals are ordered by the school site based on student preference and participation. A variety of options will be available for breakfast and lunch for any student who would like a meal. Please visit our School Lunch page for more information.
This message is provided as a quarterly reminder for families.
You're Invited! Perfect Pairings Benefit for Healthy Cities Tutoring on March 9
Get your tickets now so you don’t miss out on the event of the year!
Join us at the fun and stylish new event space, The Alexandria at San Carlos, for our annual Perfect Pairings event on Saturday, March 9. Choose from three mouthwatering entrees prepared by the excellent culinary team at The Alexandria at San Carlos, and enjoy while sipping perfectly paired wine and beverages. Bid on exciting auction items, including nearby experiences, restaurant packages, vacation homes, and more! There is something for everyone!
And the best part of all? Your support makes more perfect tutoring pairings possible!
Parent Education Opportunities
NEW! Teenagers are natural risk-takers, so how can we keep them safe? We welcome Jess Shatkin, MD, MPH, adolescent psychiatrist, author of Born to Be Wild: Why Teenagers Take Risks, and How We Can Keep Them Safe (February 27).
NEW! What should families know about human trafficking and CSEC? Join Pamela Estes, Human Trafficking Program Coordinator, San Mateo County, for What Should You Know? Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children (February 28).
NEW! How can we help our teenagers develop safe and healthy relationships? We invite you to the third event in Emmy award-winning filmmaker Preeti Mankar Deb's series, MY BODY TO LOVE: Katie's Story (February 29). Please join us!
Visit the Parent Venture page for more information about upcoming events and to find videos of past talks.
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