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Meadow Heights Elementary School 3/18/22

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Dear Families,

Today we had a very exciting event where some 5th graders ran for positions on our Student Council Teams. This year we are trying something new where teams have been created rather than individual positions. The goal was to create an inclusive process where more students could collaborate and work together in teams. Students read speeches to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and they voted today. Please join me in congratulating our Student Council Teams listed below!

March 22-25 will be the minimum days for all students, K-5. Students who ride the bus will follow the minimum day schedule.

Student Council Teams

Communication Team: Make posters and announcements of events for students

Ava Tolentino, Kensie Schenck, Stephan Wilson


Activities Team: Fun Friday, spirit day, and other activities for students

Brenden Mui, Julia Moir, Jacob Kuboyama


Earth Day Team: Create a campaign, promote Earth Day Events

Eamon McSharry-Lee, Talia Bowsher


Service Project Team: Support Samaritan House and other service project ideas

Chris Escobedo, Bradely Barrios, Elias Zarragoza

Student Council Team!

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No Pool Testing after Spring Break

Our district will not conduct Pool Testing after spring break. Staff will perform rapid tests before reporting back to school. Families are encouraged to please go to a testing site location provided by the district or conduct a rapid test at home before returning to school on, April 12. More information about district-sponsored testing dates and locations will be coming soon.

Intervention Conferences March 22 & 24 Minimum Day Release K-5

March 22nd and 24th will be minimum days for all students. Teachers will not be meeting with all families. The spring conferences are for students who are currently below grade level and need to discuss interventions with their child's teacher. All students in K-5 will be released at 12:30. Students who ride the bus will follow the minimum day schedule.


March 25th will also be a minimum day.

Report Cards

March 4th was the last day of the second trimester this year. Report cards will go home on March 25th, and on this day, your child's report card will also be available to view in the Aeries Parent Portal. Please log in here https://parentportal.smfc.k12.ca.us/Aeries/LoginParent.aspx After logging in, directions on how to view your child's report card will be on the screen.

The Big 5 Safety Plans

In the event there is an emergency at school, all schools in San Mateo County follow the Big 5 Protocols. Please see the protocols below and review them with your child. Each month we practice an emergency drill with our students. This year, per the County's recommendation, we will not practice a lockdown drill with students. Our staff will practice a lockdown drill when students have gone home for the day.


The Big 5 Community Packet

Los 5 Grandes Paquete para la Communidad

CA School Parent Survey Extended to 3/18: LAST DAY TODAY

Parents/Guardians: We want to know your thoughts about how our school is -

  • supporting your child’s learning and development

  • creating a safe and supportive environment

  • welcoming and involving parents in the community


Please let us know by taking our school-specific California School Parent Survey. Your answers will be anonymous and will help us in our efforts to support all students to achieve their full academic, social and emotional potential.


Take the Parent Survey Link or if you need help to access the survey, please stop by the school office.

Masks In Schools Update

On March 2, 2022, San Mateo County Health announced a shift in its guidance to a strong recommendation that students, teachers, and others continue to mask while indoors in school settings. The San Mateo-Foster City School District will align with this shift to change mask-wearing protocols effective Monday, March 14, 2022.


  • Staff and students in school settings are strongly recommended to mask when sharing indoor spaces and also outside of the classroom when in large gatherings.


  • Masks are strongly recommended for all PreK-8 settings but are not required when eating or drinking.


  • Schools will provide a face covering to all students or staff who request to wear a mask at school.


  • The district will monitor COVID case numbers should a surge in cases result in recommended changes by the CDPH to our masking protocol.


  • Students, staff, and families are asked to respect everyone's individual decision regarding masking at school. We ask that each be allowed to make their decision without verbal admonitions or chiding.

Parents are welcome to come cheer their kids on during the Stampede. Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test will be required.

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Familias estan bienvenidos a llegar a la escuela para dar porras a sus hijos en el Stampede. Prueba de vacunacion o preuba negativa de Covid se tiene que proveer para participar.

Problem Solving & Perserverance

Problem Solving is working through difficulties and creating solutions to all kinds of problems; finding ways to work through challenges.


Perseverance
is working hard, doing your best, picking yourself up when you fall, and continuing to work hard toward your goal. Mistakes help us grow! Don't give up!

Family Education Opportunities

Emergency Services:

English and Spanish Samaritan House fliers Samaritan House can provide emergency food, diapers, homeless services, emergency housing assistance, or emergency services related to COVID-19.


San Mateo Free Clinic (Adults 18+, income limits):

Samaritan House has a free San Mateo Clinic with medical services for adults who meet the income requirements. Please share the linked English and Spanish Free Medical Clinic fliers. The wellness of the adults in a household impacts the wellness of our students.


Basic Resources: Food


Free Grocery Distribution

Second Harvest Food Distribution Sites San Mateo_Foster City English

Second Harvest Food Distribution Sites San Mateo_Foster City - SPANISH

Second Harvest Food Distribution Sites SanMateo_Foster City - Mandarin

Second Harvest Food Distribution Sites San Mateo_Foster City Portuguese


Parent Resource: Tips for Talking to Children about Violence

In light of recent events in Ukraine, some families may be seeking a resource related to talking to their child about violence. The National Association of School Psychologists has a tip sheet that is translated into 10 languages. This Google Drive folder holds all Talking to Children about Violence tip sheets.

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March Dates To Remember

3/21 School Site Council 3 pm

3/22-3/25 Minimum Day for Conferences of selected students

3/25 Report Cards go home

3/28-4/8 Spring Break-No School

The San Mateo-Foster City School District is hiring several positions. See below for more information.

Meadow Heights Spirit Wear

Purchase your Meadow Heights t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat, or other spirit wear here.

Meadow Heights Elementary School

Principal: Stephanie Fraumeni

Administrative Assistant: Janine Wrightson

School Office Assistant & Bilingual Community Worker: Erica Fowler

2619 Dolores Street l San Mateo l CA 94403

Office: 650-312-7566 Attendance: 650-312-7568

Office Hours: 8:00-4:00

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*Board Approved, February 11, 2022