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Bayside STEM ACADEMY and Beresford Elementary to Receive San Mateo County School Boards Association Kent Awards
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8) and Homepage
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that on Monday, May 20 th , THE Bayside STEM ACADEMY and Beresford Elementary School will be honored as recipients of the 2012-2013 J. Russell Kent Exemplary Program Award. The a...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/15/13
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Six Schools Recognized by Business Community for Student Academic Achievement
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that six schools, Bowditch Middle School, Audubon Elementary, Baywood Elementary, Brewer Island Elementary, Foster City Elementary, and Meadow Heights Elementary , have been selected b...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/14/13
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Board Study Session Rescheduled
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and Homepage
The May 9th Board Study Session on Magnet Schools has been rescheduled to May 30 at 7:15 p.m.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/8/13
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Cyclists Visit 20 San Mateo and Foster City Schools During the Tour de SMFCSD to Promote National Bike to School Day
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
The San Mateo-Foster City School District (SM-FCSD) is proud to announce that cyclists from San Mateo County completed the Tour de San Mateo-Foster City Schools on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 to promote National Bike to School Day (May 8 th ). ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/7/13
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Abbott Middle School Principal Cathy Ennon Honored as ACSA Region 5 Administrator of the Year
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that on April 29, 2013 Abbott Middle School Principal Cathy Ennon was named the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 5 Middle School Administrator of the Year....
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/6/13
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Bowditch Middle School Named California Distinguished School
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Middle (6-8) and Homepage
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has named Bowditch Middle School a 2013 California Distinguished School for their strong commitment and innovative approac...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/16/13
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Summer Enrichment Registration Is Now Open
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is pleased to once again offer Summer Enrichment Activities for students. For details and information: Online registration is available at:
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/10/13
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Special Board Meeting
Audience: Homepage
PLEASE NOTE: The April 11, 2013 Special Board Meeting/Study Session/Magnet Schools will commence at 6:00 p.m. at the DISTRICT OFFICE , 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404.
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Posted by: Richard Benz
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Published: 4/10/13
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STEM Design Thinking Camp Produces Fun Ideas
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8) and Student Transfers
Embracing design thinking: Bayside STEM students help teacher fly to work. Click here to read article -
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/1/13
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Sign-up Now for Annex Summer Camps
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers and Homepage
Annex Summer Camp The Children’s Annex presents Endless Summer Camp! Beat the heat, come and cool off during summer and have a blast. Incoming 1 st -5 th grade students can join their friends to participate in fun games, projects...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/7/13
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Bowditch Middle School Students are G.R.E.A.T.
Audience: Community Relations, Middle (6-8) and Homepage
On March 8th, 300 6th grade students from Bowditch Middle School will graduate from the Foster City Police Department’s G.R.E.A.T (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program. The G.R.E.A.T. program is about more than staying out ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/27/13
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Parkside Elementary School Update
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
After careful consideration, Superintendent Simms will be recommending that the Board of Trustees not take action on the Parkside magnet school grant application at the Thursday, February 21, 2013 Board meeting. This will provide an opportun...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/20/13
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2013-14 New Student Registration begins February 25th
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration, Student Transfers and The Children's Annex
Registration in the San Mateo-Foster City School District for the 2013-2014 school year is about to begin. Parents registering new students should familiarize themselves with this process. New Student Priority Registration Period New ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/14/13
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District to Pilot Online Pre-regstration System
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
Beginning February 1, 2013, students that will be NEW to the San Mateo-Foster City School District in the 2013-14 school year can pre-register online for selected schools. Please see the page for more information.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/4/13
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Bus from Foster City to College Park Mandarin Immersion School will begin in fall 2013-14
Audience: Homepage, About SMFC, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers and The Children's Annex
EXCITING NEWS! Beginning in the fall of the 2013-14 school year, free bus transportation will be available to students living in Foster City who attend College Park Elementary for both the Mandarin Immersion and GATE programs. For more inform...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/22/13
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School Board Meeting Agendas Now Available Online
Audience: Homepage, Board Policies and Regulations and Community Relations
The San Mateo-Foster City School Board of Trustees' meeting agendas will now be available online the Friday before each regular Board Meeting. See the page for more information.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/16/13
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San Mateo and Foster City Rotarians Spread Goodwill
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Middle (6-8) and Student Registration
** Update - The District would also like to thank the Foster City Rotary Club who presented dictionaries to all third grade students at Audubon, Brewer Island, and Foster City elementary schools on Wednesday, December 18. President Noemi Avram and...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/8/13
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Superintendent's Letter to Parents Regarding Tragedy in Newtown, CT
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
Dear Parents, I am deeply troubled to hear about the shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut this morning that resulted in the deaths of students and staff members. My heart goes out to the commu...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 12/14/12
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Abbott Middle School Students Participate in Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School and Middle (6-8)
Students from Abbott Middle School participated in the San Mateo County Office of Education, Safe Routes to School (SR2S) student education program from Safe Moves Company on Tuesday, December 4 , 2012. The education is part of a $300,000 gr...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 12/12/12
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2013-14 School Year Calendars Now Available
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Student Registration, Student Transfers and Homepage
The 2013-14 school year calendars are now available. See our page for more information.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 12/10/12
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Free flu shots for kids
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
Go to the Shoo the Flu website for more information -
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 12/9/12
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Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten & Magnet School Information Night
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
If you were unable to attend the Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten (TK) & Magnet School Information Night on Tuesday, December 4, 2013, review the here. For more information on Student Registration, go to the page or contact Stude...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 12/5/12
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District to Hold Annual Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten & Magnet School Information Night
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration, Student Transfers and The Children's Annex
The San Mateo-Foster City School District will hold its annual Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten & Magnet School Information Night on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Bayside Performing Arts Center - 2025 Kehoe Avenu...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 11/6/12
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San Mateo-Foster City School District Gears Up for 2013-14 Preschool Enrollment
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration and Student Transfers
San Mateo-Foster City School District Preschools are beginning their tours for the 2013-14 school year and have posted Parent Information Night dates, tuition rates and priority information on the page. Applications will be available Decembe...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 10/1/12
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San Mateo Schools Participate in International Walk to School Day
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Middle (6-8) and Student Registration
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is pleased to announce that students from four San Mateo elementary schools - Baywood, Beresford, Highlands and Laurel - joined students from around the world to celebrate International Walk-to-School Day ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/26/12
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District Welcomes New Music Program, Continues 5th Grade Program
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration, Student Resources and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce they have partnered with the Music for Minors (MFM) program to provide a comprehensive music program for the 2012-13 school year. Collaboration between the District and MFM will ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/20/12
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Register Now for Annex October Intersession Camp
Audience: Homepage, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8) and Student Registration
Join your Annex friends for 3 weeks of fun at our Fall Sports and Fitness Camp! Kindergarten through 5th grade students will enjoy a variety of activities including sports, games, theme based art projects, healthy nutrition facts and student...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/7/12
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Board Votes to Postpone Bond Measure
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Measure L, Middle (6-8), School Board of Trustees, Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers and Superintendent's Page
On August 9, 2012 the San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Trustees met in a special Board Study Session to receive information and make a decision regarding placing a general obligation construction bond on the November 2012 ballot.&nbs...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 8/9/12
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District Announces New Administrative Appointments for the 2012-13 School Year
Audience: Amber Farinha, Homepage, About SMFC, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Employment, Employment, For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Schools, Student Registration and Student Transfers
*Updated as of 8/20/12 - The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce several new administrative appointments for the upcoming school year: Laura Tran Phan , Chief Business Official – Ms. Phan comes to us from the Alum Rock...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 8/6/12
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2012-13 School Year Begins - Year-round schools open on Wednesday, August 1
Audience: Homepage, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Lunch Menus, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration, Student Resources, Student Transfers, The Children's Annex and Admins, Staff & Associates
The San Mateo-Foster City School District will begin the 2012-13 school year with the opening of our year-round calendar schools on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 . Traditional calendar schools will begin on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 . &nbs...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 7/25/12
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Got Books? Visit our Summer Bookmobile!
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Schools, Student Registration and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to sponsor the 12th Annual Summer Bookmobile. Stocked with a wonderful selection of reading materials in both English and Spanish, the Bookmobile is open to all San Mateo – Foster City famil...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 7/19/12
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NBC Class Action Talk Show Highlights Year-Round Calendar Schools
Audience: Homepage, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration, Student Resources and Student Transfers
Our very own Dr. Cyndy Simms and Principal Cathy Ennon were interviewed by NBC News Anchor Jessica Aguirre for her weekly talk show, Class Action, which covers hot topics in education. They did an amazing job highlighting the benefits ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 7/1/12
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Laurel Elementary Students Shine at Math Olympiad
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8) and Student Registration
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that several students from Laurel Elementary School were among nearly 150,000 students worldwide to participate this year in the Math Olympiad program. Laurel Principal Susan Glines co...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 6/22/12
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Highlands Students Honored for their Support
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Homepage
On Monday, June 11 th , as a kick off to Highland Elementary School’s field day event, Student Body President Matthew Phua was presented with a very special American Flag. As a token of the 297 th Area Support Medical Company’s a...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 6/22/12
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Superintendent’s Committee on Overcrowding RElief (SCORE)
Audience: Homepage, Board Policies and Regulations, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Student Registration, Student Transfers and Superintendent's Page
The San Mateo-Foster City School District, in partnership with the City of Foster City, has appointed a group of parent and community leaders to participate in the Superintendent’s Committee on Overcrowding RElief (SCORE) to address student ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/14/12
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Parent and Community Input Sought for District’s Enrollment Management Plan
Audience: Homepage, About SMFC, Board Policies and Regulations, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
UPDATE : If you were unable to attend one of the Enrollment forums on Wednesday, May 16th and would like to provide feedback to the consultants, you may email your response to the following questions to . As we move forward looking for solutions t...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/10/12
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Annex Summer Camp Online Registration Begins Now!
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers and The Children's Annex
Click here to begin your registration - .
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/30/12
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Parent and Community Input Sought for Strategic Planning
Audience: Homepage, About SMFC, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), School Board of Trustees and Superintendent's Page
On Monday, April 3 0 and again on Wednesday, May 9 the SM-FCSD would like to invite you to attend a Strategic Planning Forum facilitated by Cathy Townsley of Pivot Learning Partners from 6:30-8:00 pm at the District Office. The purpose of th...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/25/12
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Foster City Elementary School Donates Over $7,000 to to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, Schools and Homepage
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that Foster City Elementary School students and families have generously donated over $7,000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through its Pennies for Patients (P4P) campaign. ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/19/12
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Audubon Elementary and Brewer Island Elementary to Receive SMCSBA Kent Awards
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Schools and Homepage
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that Audubon Elementary and Brewer Island Elementary are the recipients of the 2011-2012 J. Russell Kent Exemplary Program Award. The awards are given to outstanding and innovati...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/13/12
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District Seeks Foster City Parent and Community Leaders to Join Superintendent’s Committee on Overcrowding RElief (SCORE)
Audience: Homepage, About SMFC, Board Policies and Regulations, Bond Oversight Committee, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Facilities Master Plan, For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers and Superintendent's Page
The San Mateo-Foster City School District, in partnership with the City of Foster City, is seeking parent and community leaders to participate in the Superintendent’s Committee on Overcrowding RElief (SCORE) to address student capacity chall...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/1/12
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Laurel Elementary School and North Shoreview Montessori School Named California Distinguished Schools
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Student Registration and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson named Laurel Elementary School and North Shoreview Montessori School as 2012 California Distinguished Schools fo...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/29/12
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Bond Oversight Committee Members Needed
Audience: Homepage, About SMFC, Bond Oversight Committee, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Facilities Master Plan, For Parents, Measure L and Student Registration
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is looking for Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) Members for Measure L implementation. BOC members serve a two-year term for no more than two consecutive terms and cannot be employed by the District.&nb...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/28/12
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Transitional Kindergarten Parent Meeting
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Magnet Programs, Preschool Programs, Student Registration and Student Transfers
For parents with children turning 5 between November 2 - December 2, the District is holding a second Transitional Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting on Wednesday, March 21st at 6:30 pm at the District Office – 1170 Chess Drive, Foster ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/14/12
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Summer Enrichment Program Registration - Opens March 19th
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Lunch Menus, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is pleased to offer a Summer Enrchment Program for all incoming 1st - 8th grade students. The program will run July 5 - July 20 from 8:30am - 12:00pm at Sunnybrae Elementary (grades 1-4), Bowditch Mi...
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Posted by: Pat Armanino
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Published: 3/14/12
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District Enrollment Continues to Increase - January 2012 Report
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Facilities Master Plan, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Measure L, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
Since 2002, the San Mateo-Foster City School District has contracted with Enrollment Projection Consultants to provide an annual report for the District. Attached is the January 27, 2012 report that was highlighted at the...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/27/12
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District Invites Parents & Community Members to Participate in Strategic Planning Process
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, School Board of Trustees, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Standards Based Reporting, Student Registration and Student Transfers
Each year at the end of February, the San Mateo-Foster City School District reviews its and makes revisions for the coming school year. The Strategic Planning process focuses our work to ensure that the needs of our students are met. S...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/7/12
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Transitional Kindergarten Update
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, PRK2, Schools, Student Registration and Student Transfers
DATE CHANGE : For parents with children turning 5 between November 2 - December 2, the District will hold a parent information meeting on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at the District Office – 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City. I...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/1/12
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School Accountability Report Cards Now Available
Audience: Homepage, About SMFC, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration and Student Transfers
Public schools throughout California are required to provide information to the community in the form of an annual School Accountability Report Card (SARC). These report cards provide a variety of data to allow the public to evaluate and com...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/1/12
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2012-2013 Transitional Kindergarten Sites Announced
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration and Student Transfers
We are currently planning to open Transitional Kindergarten classes at , and for the 2012-13 school year . Beginning in March, parents will register at their school of assignment based on address; see the page for mor...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/31/12
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January 2012 SMFC School District Newsletter
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration and Student Transfers
Read the latest edition of the San Mateo-Foster City School District newsletter located on the  page. Sign up to receive the newsletter on the front page of the District website, click on the SMFC Newsletter Sign Up button to subscribe.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/13/12
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2012-2013 New Student Enrollment
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers, The Children's Annex, Admins, Staff & Associates and Loop Help Group
Registration in the San Mateo-Foster City School District for the 2012-2013 school year is about to begin. Parents registering new students or wishing to transfer their student to another school within the district should familiarize themsel...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/4/12
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THE Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy Math Team Takes Top Honors
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that The Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy Math Team won more awards than any other participating middle school at the Serra High School Math Competition this past weekend. S.T.E.M. stude...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 11/30/11
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San Mateo-Foster City Parents and Staff Occupy School District Office
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
Parents, teachers and staff volunteers have occupied the school district office this week in an effort to support the San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation’s efforts to bring back the elementary school music program and support mid...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 11/16/11
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Schools Celebrate International Walk to School Day
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and Elementary (K-5)
Students from five San Mateo elementary schools - Baywood, Beresford, George Hall, Highlands, and Laurel - will be joining students from around the world to celebrate International Walk-to-School Day on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Please see...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 10/4/11
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Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) Members Needed
Audience: Homepage, Bond Oversight Committee, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Facilities Master Plan, K-8 School, Middle (6-8) and Positions Available
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is looking for Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) Members for Measure L implementation. BOC members serve a two-year term for no more than two consecutive terms and cannot be employed...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 10/1/11
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September 2011 District Newsletter is Now Available!
Audience: Homepage, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration and Student Transfers
Go to the page to read the September 2011 edition of Currents . Highlights include: Dr. Simms' Message and Top Ten Back to School Tips Tdap Notice to Parents STAR Test Results Measure L Facilities Bond Update Site for 4th Foster Ci...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/26/11
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Important Notice for Parents
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Schools and Student Registration
7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL ON SEPTEMBER 30TH IF PROOF OF TDAP BOOSTER IS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 27TH. Under a new state law, SB 614, schools have the option of allowing students in the 7th thro...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/21/11
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Two San Mateo Teachers Honored as Classroom Heroes
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs and Middle (6-8)
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that two San Mateo school teachers, Valerie Davidson and Danielle Tremain , were honored as “Symetra Heroes in the Classroom” by Symetra Financial, Wells Fargo and the San ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/21/11
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THE Bayside S.T.E.M. ACADEMY Receives Book Donation
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs and Middle (6-8)
THE Bayside S.T.E.M. ACADEMY has received a $500 book donation from Target and First Book. Assistant Principal Lorin Wilson, students Alberto Hernandez, Mary Taufoou-Tongamoa, Ariel Sullivan and Andrew Abbott, along with teachers Tamara Hunt...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/9/11
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Site for 4th Foster City Elementary School Identified
Audience: Homepage, School Board of Trustees, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs and Middle (6-8)
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Trustees announced at their meeting on September 8, 2011 that they have identified a preferred site for the 4th Foster City Elementary School - the Charter Square Shopping Center, located at 1050-...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/8/11
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Whole Foods Partners with the SMFC Education Foundation for Fundraiser
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and For Parents
On Wednesday, September 14th, Whole Foods Market in San Mateo will donate 5% of sales to benefit the . Please see attached flyer for more information.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/1/11
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San Mateo-Foster City Schools Begin the 2011-2012 School Year
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Student Registration and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District began the 2011-2012 school year on Monday, August 2, 2011 with year-round calendar schools opening their doors. Traditional calendar schools will begin on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 . Parents should ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 8/1/11
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District Announces New Superintendent of Schools
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
The Board of Trustees for the San Mateo-Foster City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cynthia (Cyndy) Simms as the new Superintendent of Schools, effective July 6, 2011. She will replace Dr. Pendery Clark, who is ...
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Published: 6/15/11
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San Mateo-Foster City Schools Raise over $14,500 for Japan
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and Homepage
Over the past two months, schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District have been working hard to raise money for victims of the earthquake / tsunami that occurred in Japan in March 2011. We are proud to announce that district-wide, o...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/31/11
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District to Open 2 New Preschools in August 2011
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Preschool Programs, Student Registration and The Children's Annex
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce the opening of 2 new, fee-based preschools in August 2011; Parkside Montessori Preschool and Helping Hands Integrated Preschool. For more information, see our .
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/26/11
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Borel Middle School Hosts 2nd Annual Career Day
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Magnet Programs and Middle (6-8)
Borel Middle School will hold it’s 2nd annual Career Day for 8th grade students on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 8:30 – 10:00 am at several locations across Borel’s campus, located at 425 Barneson Avenue in San Mateo. The eve...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/22/11
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New Everyday Mathematics Curriculum Resources for Parents
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Math Resources, Schools and Student Resources
Dear Parents/Guardians, A new addition to the San Mateo-Foster City School District website has been added under Curriculum Resources for the Everyday Mathematics program, grades K-5. The page contains overview information about: The Everyday Math...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 5/20/11
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Summer Enrichment and Annex Summer Camps
Audience: Homepage, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers and The Children's Annex
The San Mateo-Foster City School District will be offering Summer Enrichment Activities for incoming 1st-8th grade students at Sunnybrae Elementary and Borel Middle School. The GATE program for incoming 4th-8th grade students will be offered...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/6/11
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School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) Now Available
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8) and Schools
Public schools throughout California are required to provide information to the community in the form of an annual These report cards provide a variety of data to allow the public to evaluate and compare schools in seven major areas: demographic i...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 4/1/11
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Borel Middle School Receives International Baccalaureate Authorization
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Schools and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that Borel Middle School has been accepted by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization as an IB World School. Borel Principal John Cosmos commented, “IB has brough...
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Published: 3/30/11
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Horrall Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Presents 2011 Annual Art Exhibition
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5) and Magnet Programs
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that Horrall Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School will present its 2011 Annual Art Exhibition on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 6:00–8:00 pm - 949 Ocean View Aven...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/22/11
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Abbott Middle School Students Shine in Three Local Math Competitions
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and Middle (6-8)
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce students from Abbott Middle School recently took top honors in three local math competitions. Under the direction of 8 th grade Abbott Middle School teacher Ms. Inesa Drabkin and...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/22/11
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San Mateo-Foster City Schools Host Principals-for-a-Day
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5) and Middle (6-8)
Schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District, in partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education, will host Principals-for-a-Day on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. The Principal-for-a-Day event provides an opportunity for elected...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/8/11
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District Announces Meetings Regarding Superintendent Search
Audience: Homepage, School Board of Trustees, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Middle (6-8), Superintendent's Page and Homepage
On Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 5:30 pm the San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at the San Mateo-Foster City School District Office – 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City. Leadership Associates Exe...
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Published: 3/3/11
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Audubon Elementary School Donates Over $4100 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and Elementary (K-5)
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that Audubon Elementary School students and families have generously donated over $4,100 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with its first-ever, Pennies for Patients campaign.&n...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 3/2/11
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Special Board Study Session Regarding Enrollment and Capacity in the Foster City Schools - Saturday, March 5, 2011
Audience: Homepage, School Board of Trustees, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Student Registration and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Trustees will be meeting in a special session on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the District Office - 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City. This important study session was cal...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/24/11
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San Mateo Park Elementary School Teachers Awarded Innovative Math & Science Grant
Audience: Homepage, Academics/Programs, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs and Student Transfers
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that in November 2010 San Mateo Park Elementary School 5th grade teachers David Silver, Jane Stein, and Catherine Waldeck were awarded $5,000 from the Math and Science Innovation Fund....
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 2/9/11
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New Student Priority Registration Period and Kindergarten Information Nights
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Schools, Student Registration, Student Transfers and The Children's Annex
The San Mateo-Foster City School District registration process for the 2011-2012 school year is about to begin. Parents registering new students should familiarize themselves with these important dates. Please see the attached press re...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/26/11
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San Mateo-Foster City School District Superintendent Announces Retirement
Audience: Homepage, School Board of Trustees, Community Relations and Superintendent's Page
After 10 years of service in the San Mateo-Foster City School District, Dr. Pendery Clark will be retiring as Superintendent in June 2011. Under Dr. Clark’s leadership the District has made progress in a number of areas, including sign...
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Published: 1/24/11
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Bowditch Middle School Teacher Named Educator of the Year for Region IV
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5) and Middle (6-8)
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is proud to announce that 7th grade Social Studies and English Language Arts teacher Ken Klieman was named the California League of Middle Schools Educator of the Year for Region IV. Please see the a...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 1/12/11
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The State's Ongoing Fiscal Crisis: Learn how and why our District is impacted and what the District is doing to weather the crisis.
Audience: Homepage, School Board of Trustees and Community Relations
The San Mateo-Foster City School District will provide critical information to our community regarding funding for schools in California and funding for our District. The three workshop series will be held at the SMFC District Office startin...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 12/22/10
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Open Enrollment Act of 2010
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and Student Transfers
For more information regarding the Open Enrollment Act of 2010, please click on the link below.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 12/8/10
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Interactive Classroom Technology RFP# SMFCSD-IT-11-03 - Notice of Intent to Award
Audience: Homepage and Community Relations
Please see the attached "Notice of Intent to Award" for the Interactive Classroom Technology RFP# SMFCSD-IT-11-03.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 11/16/10
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Explore Your Choices at the Annual Magnet School Information Fair
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), For Parents, K-8 School, Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs, Student Registration, Student Transfers and The Children's Annex
On Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 6:00 pm, the San Mateo-Foster City School District will hold its annual Magnet School Information Fair at the Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Avenue, San Mateo. Visit the Magnet Programs homepage...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 11/1/10
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Brewer Island Elementary School Honored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations and Elementary (K-5)
Brewer Island Elementary School was chosen as a Make-A-Wish Foundation Hero for their outstanding fundraising project. The school will be honored during the SM-FCSD Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, November 4, 2010. Please see at...
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Published: 10/27/10
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Students Raise over $4000 to Support Victims of the San Bruno Disaster
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5) and Middle (6-8)
Students in the San Mateo-Foster City School District raised $4,387 in donations for the victims of the San Bruno disaster. Please see the attached press release for more information.
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Published: 10/20/10
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Horrall Magnet School Is Opening Doors Through the Arts
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8) and Student Transfers
Horrall Elementary Visual & Performing Arts and Technology Integration Magnet School is proud to present Opening Doors Through the Arts . The community is invited to participate in this free arts event scheduled for Saturday, October 9, ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/29/10
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Accountability Progress Reporting (APR) Corrected
Audience: Homepage, Achievement and Success, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), K-8 School, Middle (6-8) and Standards Based Reporting
Corrections have been made to the San Mateo-Foster City School District's Accountability Progress Reporting (APR), California's integrated accountability system that reports both the state Academic Performance Index (API), and the federal ...
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 9/13/10
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College Park Receives $1.4 million for Mandarin Immersion Program
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, Elementary (K-5), Magnet Programs, Middle (6-8), Preschool Programs and Student Transfers
College Park Elementary has been awarded a $1.4 million FLAP grant to support their Mandarin immersion program.
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 8/30/10
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San Mateo-Foster City School District Saves Taxpayers $12.9 Million
Audience: Homepage, School Board of Trustees and Community Relations
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is pleased to announce the savings of approximately $12.9 million to taxpayers through the sale of Qualified School Construction Bonds (“QCSB’s”).
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Posted by: Amber Farinha
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Published: 7/26/10
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San Mateo Park Students Invited to the National Math Bee
Audience: Homepage, Community Relations, K-8 School, Magnet Programs and Middle (6-8)
Foster City, CA – San Mateo Park students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade have been competing in the National MathBee. We are excited to announce that four teams from San Mateo Park School have been ranked in the top four spots in the state of...
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Published: 4/13/10
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