Redwood Shores 2024 Annual Meeting

Want to know what’s happening here in the Shores? Come out to the Redwood Shores Annual Community Meeting, hosted by RSCA,  and get the latest update on “The State of the Shores”.

 

(*NOTE: Past Annual Meetings have been held at our local Redwood Shores Library, but the event has outgrown this space! To make more room for attendees, speakers, and guests, the 2024 meeting will be at the Sandpiper Community Center, adjacent to Sandpiper School. Please make note of the change.)

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Redwood Shores 2023 Annual Meeting

2023 is in full swing, and it is already February, which means it is time for the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) Annual Community Meeting. After a few years of having the meeting via Zoom for safety and other concerns, we finally are able to have this event in person with community of Redwood Shores.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2022 at 6:30-8pm,
at the Redwood Shores Library.  

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RSCA’s 2022 Annual Meeting

You’re invited to Redwood Shores Community Association’s Annual Meeting
on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at 7-9pm.  

This meeting will be held online only (not a hybrid meeting as originally planned).

For more information, please sign up for updates and meeting information at rsca2022.eventbrite.com

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RSCA’s 2021 Annual Meeting

You’re invited to review Redwood Shores Community Association’s Annual Meeting that took place on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 7-9pm.

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Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Board Candidate Event

On Wednesday, September 16th, from 7:00 – 8:30PM, Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) and BRSSD PTA Council members will host a virtual School Board Candidate Forum.

Please register for the event to receive virtual login information sent in advance.

Two board of trustee seats are open for the 2020 election. Meet incumbent candidates Jim Howard and Sam Leinbach to discuss issues facing our schools and and of concern to our community. For more information about the school board, please visit: https://www.brssd.org/board-of-trustees.

For more information on the upcoming elections in San Mateo County, visit smcacre.org .

BRRSD Superintendent’s Update: April 1, 2020

(The following is a message from the Belmont Redwood Shores School District)

Hello Belmont-Redwood Shores Community,

Our government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and I am writing with education-related updates:

  • County stay at home order extended to May 3
  • State shifts expectations for remainder of school year
  • Next steps

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Student Dismissal Extended to May 1

(The following is a message from the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District.)

Hello BRSSD Community,

This message will address an extension to the dismissal of students until May 1 and a clarification regarding my previous message on teacher-student videoconferencing.

Dismissal of Students Extended to May 1
Earlier today, we received this press release from the San Mateo County Office of Education. The dismissal of students from public schools throughout the Bay Area has been extended until May 1, 2020.

This makes BRSSD’s planning for the return from Spring Break on April 6 all the more important. Additionally, we are developing optional resources for families to help engage students academically over the break, given the current Shelter in Place order for San Mateo County. We will share more information at the end of the week.

Clarification Regarding this Morning’s Message
This morning, I sent you a message stating that a class’s morning meeting was recorded and put on the local news and social media. It was actually a still photograph of a student participating in a morning meeting via videoconference, with other classroom participants on the computer screen. I apologize for giving the misimpression that the meeting/lesson was video recorded when it was not. Nevertheless, this incident raises the importance of student and staff privacy, and we are committed to putting safeguards in place before resuming videoconferencing on April 6.

Thanks for your support and patience on both of these topics. We will continue to work on providing the best educational program possible for your student and improving week to week.

Sincerely,

Michael Milliken
Superintendent

Belmont/Redwood Shores School District Superintendent Update: March 23

(The following is a message from the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District.)

Hello Belmont-Redwood Shores Community,

What a week that was…. I want to begin with the recognition that this novel coronavirus phenomenon and the subsequent governmental orders have created an unprecedented challenge for all of us. First and foremost, I ask that you follow the Shelter in Place guidelines for the health benefit of the greater community.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as our teachers and support staff have transitioned to At-Home Learning. We have made it through Week One. Looking ahead, please know that we are committed to improving the At-Home Learning program week by week.

This message update will cover:

  • State Orders and County Orders
  • Looking Beyond Spring Break
  • At-Home Learning
  • Counseling Support
  • Thursday’s Board Meeting
  • Mr. M’s Problem of the Week

State Orders and County Orders
Last week’s state-level shelter in place order is consistent with the County order that BRSSD is currently following. We expect County and State guidance to become more aligned over time, and I expect the existing orders to extend beyond April 7. I do not have inside information on this. However, as educators, we are planning for our school facilities to be closed to students for the foreseeable future.

Looking Beyond Spring Break
As it becomes clear that the dismissal of students from school likely will be longer than the two weeks initially ordered by the County Health Officer, our staff is working on what the next phase of our At-Home Learning program will look like. If the dismissal of students is extended, we will aim to provide more of a simulated school experience for our students beginning April 6, after Spring Break. Our goal is to provide all BRSSD students with routine, social connections, a sense of normalcy, and most importantly, an education.

At-Home Learning
Our At-Home Learning resources for families have been shared via email to date (listed here). This is impractical for the long-term. We are developing a dedicated BRSSD webpage with organized and consolidated resources to support At-Home Learning. We expect to have that established by the end of the week, March 27.

After Spring Break, as we shift to a long-term approach to At-Home Learning, more students may need to use computers with greater frequency to access the educational program. Later this week, we will send out another tech survey to families to lend out devices as needed. Similarly, we will continue to share resources for internet access, like Comcast’s program.

Last week, my direction to teachers was to continue the educational program and keep students busy. For some families, this worked well, but for others it was quite stressful. If your student is falling behind or feeling negatively stressed or overwhelmed, you have permission to excuse your student from assignments. Student wellness comes first. Please communicate this directly with your teacher. If your teacher has not indicated the relative prioritization of activities/lessons, reach out to them for guidance regarding how best to adjust the workload.

Counseling Support
If you or your child are in need of social-emotional support during the school closure, our amazing network of BRSSD counselors are here to assist you or your child. Please use this form to request support for either you or your child. All support will be conducted remotely: over the phone, via email or virtually (Google Hangout or Zoom). We will respond to your request Monday through Friday, within 24 hours.

In addition, you can also receive support from One Life Counseling through their school-based support hotline at 650-394-5224. Therapists will be on-call weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. One Life counselors will be available virtually for those in need of emotional support or ideas for social-emotional learning projects at home.

Thursday’s Board Meeting
The BRSSD Board of Trustees has its next meeting scheduled for this Thursday at 6:15pm. We plan to conduct it remotely with access to the public and the opportunity for public comment. Details for accessing the meeting will be made available on our homepage, brssd.org.

Mr. M’s Problem of the Week
Need a break from reality to work on a puzzle? Have a student that needs a challenge? Here’s a fun 3-dimensional tic-tac-toe problem (designed for ages 11 and up). Note that “noughts and crosses” is what they call tic-tac-toe in the United Kingdom. Different solution strategies and an extension to the problem can be found here.

We appreciate your partnership in your child’s education, now more than ever. Do not hesitate to write to me with feedback and questions.

Sincerely,

Michael Milliken
Superintendent

Parent Update for At-Home Learning (BRSSD)

(The following is a message from the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District.)

Hello Belmont-Redwood Shores Community,

In an effort to keep you up to date and support the At-Home Learning effort, this email will cover:

  1. When We’ll Return to School
  2. Educational Services
  3. Special Programs
  4. Technology
  5. Social-Emotional Support
  6. Social Services, including Redwood City’s latest update
  7. Nutrition Services Available
  8. Health Reminders
  9. My Problem of the Day (grades 3-10)

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Confirmed Shift to At-Home Learning Beginning Monday

(The following is a message from Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Superintendent Michael Milliken)

Hello Belmont-Redwood Shores Community,

Within the last hour, the San Mateo County Health Officer has ordered all schools (grades TK-12) within the County to dismiss students from regular attendance and has encouraged at-home learning alternatives. BRSSD will comply with this order, which is effective for the next three weeks, March 16 to April 3, 2020 (the next two weeks of school plus our scheduled spring break). All school-related activities, clubs, sports, performances, and extracurriculars are subject to this order and are suspended for this period.

The press release summarizing the order can be found here.

The 3-page order can be found here.

We will follow up with additional information as we generate, collect, and organize it. I will do my best to keep communications regular, orderly, and as comprehensive as possible. Finalizing and sharing a plan that outlines educational activities, expectations, and general resources is our administration’s top priority. We will be in touch with BRSSD families by Sunday noon at the latest. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sincerely,
Michael Milliken
Superintendent