OurschoolsOurTown

Redwood City School District EditionJune 2011 • Vol. 1, Issue 2

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Our StaffPresident/Publisher .....................................................Paul MaynesManaging Editor ...................................................... Jon FeuerhelmCalendar Editor ............................................................. Elaine ParkGraphic Design ........................................................John ShamblinSales Manager ...........................................................Brian Howard

Publisher’s Note

Our Schools Our Town is published by Our Schools Our Town (OSOT) and is not owned in any way by the Redwood City Education Foundation (RCEF). The RCEF does not endorse and is not responsible for any business, service, or event advertised in this publication. The views and opinions of the authors of content do not necessarily state or reflect the opinion of the RCEF. Concerns and comments should be directed to Our Schools Our Town magazine at [email protected]

Our Schools Our Town es publicada por Our Schools Our Town (OSOT) y no es propiedad en ninguna forma de la Redwood City Education Foundation (RCEF). La RCEF no respalda y no es responsable de ningún negocio, servicio, o evento anunciado en esta publicación. Los puntos de vista y las opiniones de los autores de contenido no necesariamente establecen o reflejan la opinión de RCEF. Inquietudes y comentarios deben ser enviados a la revista Our Schools Our Town a paulmaynes@OurSchoolsOurTowncom.

Redwood City Art Center2625 Broadway, Redwood City94063

Phone: 650-366-6178

The Redwood City Art Center encourages and supports the diversy community of Redwood City and neighboring communities by

providing a venue that fosters the spirit of creativity.

Studios for Rent • Classes for Children and AdultsExhibit Areas • Society of Western Artists Gallery

Participation in Local and Educational EventsScholarships for Classes • Artists’ Salon • Workshops • Events

www.redwoodcityartcenter.org

Welcome to our second issue of Our Schools Our Town, your source for information about Redwood City schools, events, businesses and organizations in our community.

We received a lot of positive feedback from our first issue — from schools, parents and our community. And that’s what we were hoping for. The idea behind this publication is that schools, parents, businesses and organizations working and interacting together make for a more tightly linked community. In turn, a strong community makes for strong schools.

When we were deciding on a name for our publication, we felt Our Schools Our Town encompassed our philosophy the best. Schools and the town, supporting each other. Despite current budget and economic woes, we believe that businesses supporting schools and families buying from local business will make a better community for everyone — schools, families and businesses.

Paul MaynesPublisher

Nota del Editor

Bienvenido a la segunda edición de Our Schools Our Town, su fuente de información sobre las escuelas de Redwood City, eventos, negocios y organizaciones en nuestra comunidad.

Recibimos mucha retroalimentación positiva de nuestra primera edición – de escuelas, padres y nuestra comunidad. Y esto es lo que estamos buscando. La idea con esta publicación es que las escuelas, padres, negocios y organizaciones trabajando e interactuando juntos formemos una comunidad más estrechamente unida. A su vez, una comunidad más fuerte crea escuelas más fuertes.

Cuando estábamos decidiendo sobre el nombre de nuestra publicación, sentimos que Our Schools Our Town es el que abarcaba mejor nuestra filosofía. Las escuelas y el pueblo, apoyándose el uno al otro. A pesar de el presupuesto actual y de los problemas económicos, creemos que los negocios apoyando las escuelas y las familias comprando en los negocios locales ayudan a una mejor comunidad para todos – escuelas, familias y negocios.

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“Give Until it Hurts!” This was the advice given by

Georgia Solkov Jack, 2011 recipient of our RCEF Inspiration

Award, in her acceptance speech at this year’s Benefit for

a Brighter Future (BBF) event. The theme of the evening,

however, was “Have Fun, Be Inspired, Celebrate.” Happily

all these directives were followed. Guests enjoyed a lively

reception, were inspired by our three brilliant student speakers,

were further motivated by Ralph Garcia who accepted our

Investors Award on behalf of the Port of Redwood City, and

then emptied their wallets for our kids. Thanks to the generosity

of our business, citizen, and education community members, we

raised over $115,000 to support our children’s education. We

especially thank our lead sponsors Wells Fargo, Google, and the

Port of Redwood City, as well as our host Pacific Shores Center

and our worldclass team of BBF volunteers.

Music 911 We are once again launching an emergency

response to keep instrumental music alive in our schools. See

how you can help at: www.rcef.org/music.

New Wellness SMART Grant for 2011/12 We thank Sequoia Health District (SHD) for their gift of

$15,000 for wellness-related teacher grants. This is in addition

to $4 million provided by the SHD directly to our school

district for health and wellness programs.

RCEF Major Supporters Principales PatrocinadoresOracleWells FargoWestly FoundationSilicon Valley Community Foundation

“Da dinero hasta que te duela!” fue el consejo que dio Georgia Solkov Jack al aceptar su premio “a la Inspiración”, en el evento de recaudación de fondos del RCEF, Beneficiando un Futuro Brillante (BBF). El tema de la tarde fue “Diviértase, Inspírese y Celebre”. Felizmente todo esto sucedió. Los participantes disfrutaron una alegre recepción y fueron inspirados por 3 fantásticos estudiantes, fueron motivados por Ralph Garcia, que aceptó el premio del Inversor Anual, en nombre del Port of Redwood City y después los participantes donaron dinero para apoyar a la fundación escolar. Gracias a la generosidad de nuestros negocios y de nuestros ciudadanos, recaudamos $115,000 para apoyar a la educación de nuestro niños. Especialmente le damos las gracias a Wells Fargo, Google y el Port of Redwood City, al igual que al Pacific Shores Center y a los fabulosos voluntarios del evento. Música 911 Otra vez estamos organizando una recaudación de fondos de emergencia para mantener viva la música instrumental en nuestras escuelas. Vea como puede ayudar en: www.rcef.org/music Nuevas Becas de Bienestar y Salud SMART para 2011/12. Agradecemos al Distrito de Salud de Sequoia (SHD) por su regalo de $15,000 para becas relacionadas a la salud. Esto está sumado a los $4 millones que ya dona SHD directamente al distrito escolar.

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The Work Goes On! El Trabajo Continua!

Redwood City Education FoundationBetter Schools, Brighter Future

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Dear Parents and Community Members,

Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the RCEF’s annual Benefit for a Brighter Future, and would like to share the remarks I made there with all of you:

Tonight I am going to tell you something you may not expect to hear – good news! Like the rest of the state, we face serious challenges, but you will not find a district with more heart, hope and optimism – and I say this as a 33-year veteran of the teaching profession! I noticed this quality the first time I visited Redwood City, and it has only grown during these years of budget shortfalls. Those of you who have children enrolled in our schools know what I am talking about!

Our schools are built on a strong foundation of highly trained staff, research-based teaching strategies, academic rigor, involved families and growing support from the wider community.

• Our teachers give it their all, every day, even with larger classes, because they want their students to succeed. I visit classrooms every week and I am so proud of the determination and commitment shown by our amazing staff. This year, our entire K-3 teaching staff won a San Mateo County Literacy award for their work in using assessments to improve reading.

• We offer a slate of school choices unique on the Peninsula, and our programs receive accolades. Adelante, North Star and Orion are California Distinguished Schools. Adelante, Hoover, North Star and Orion have all received Kent Awards from the San Mateo County School Boards Association for innovative practices. Three of our schools – Taft, Hawes and Henry Ford – have been taken off the state’s program improvement list, a near impossible task.

• Our students pursue excellence in academics and the arts, and they are honored for it. One Hoover student and one Hoover alum received Youth of the Year awards from the Boys and Girls Club and recently had the opportunity to meet former secretary of state Condoleeza Rice. Our graduates excel in area high schools, and this year many were accepted at some of the finest universities in the country, including Stanford, MIT, Brown, UCLA and Berkeley, among others.

(continued on pg. 12)

Estimados padres y miembros de la comunidad:

Recientemente tuve la oportunidad de hablar en el evento anual de la RCEF “En Beneficio de un Futuro Mejor”, y me gustaría compartir con todos ustedes las observaciones que hice allí:

Esta noche les voy a decir algo que puede que ustedes no esperen escuchar - ¡Buenas noticias! Al igual que el resto del estado, nos enfrentamos a serios desafíos pero ustedes no encontrarán un distrito con más corazón, esperanza y optimismo – y digo esto como una veterana de 33 años de la profesión docente. Noté estas cualidades la primera vez que visité Redwood City y sólo han crecido en estos difíciles años presupuestarios. ¡Aquellos de ustedes que tienen hijos

matriculados en nuestro distrito saben de lo que estoy hablando!

Nuestras escuelas están construidas sobre una base sólida de personal altamente capacitado, estrategias de enseñanza basadas en la investigación, el rigor académico, familias involucradas y el creciente apoyo de la comunidad en general.

• Nuestros maestros lo dan toda cada día, incluso con clases más grandes porque quieren que sus alumnos tengan éxito. Yo visito las aulas todas las semanas y estoy muy orgullosa de la determinación y el compromiso demostrado por nuestro increíble personal. Este año nuestros maestros de Kinder a 3er grado ganaron el premio a la alfabetización del Condado de San Mateo por su trabajo usando las evaluaciones para mejorar la lectura.

• Nosotros ofrecemos una lista de opciones de escuelas única en la Península y nuestros programas reciben honores. Adelante, North Star y Orion son Escuelas Distinguidas de California. Adelante, Hoover, North Star y Orion han recibido los premios Kent de la Asociación de Mesas Directivas Escolares del Condado de San Mateo por sus prácticas innovadoras. Tres de nuestras escuelas - Taft, Hawes y Henry Ford – han salido de la lista de escuelas de mejoramiento de programa del estado, una tarea casi imposible.

• Nuestros alumnos buscan la excelencia en las áreas académicas y las artes y son honrados por ello. Una alumna de Hoover y una antigua alumna de Hoover recibieron los premios de Jóvenes del Año del Boys and Girls Club y recientemente tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer a la exsecretario del estado Condoleeza Rice. Nuestros graduados se destacan en las escuelas preparatorias del área y este año muchos fueron aceptados en algunas de las mejores universidades del país incluyendo Stanford, MIT, Brown, UCLA y Berkeley entre otras.

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“Our community has stepped up to the plate in amazing ways during the last few years.”— Superintendent Jan Christensen

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1 Wednesday

Much Ado About Nothing – Performance by Roosevelt School 4th and 5th Graders 6 pm FreeRoosevelt School, 2223 Vera Ave, Redwood City 650-369-5597www.rcsd.k12.ca.us/roosevelt

2 Thursday

Orion Alternative School Open House6:45 pmOrion School, 815 Allerton, Redwood City(650) 363-0611 www.rcsd.k12.ca/orion

Movies on the Square – Hitch8:45 pm FreeCourthouse Square, Broadway & Middlefield, Redwood City(650) 780-7250 www.redwoodcity.org/events

3 Friday

Music on the Square – Handful of Luvin’6 pm to 8 pmCourthouse Square, Broadway & Middlefield, Redwood CityFree; Reserved seat season pass $250(650) 780-7250 www.redwoodcity.org/events

Saint Pius Festival - Peace, Love, Festival! 6 pm to 10 pm Free entrySt. Pius Church, 1100 Woodside Rd, Redwood Cityhttp://stpiusfestival.blogspot.com/

4 Saturday

Kiwanis Farmers Market8 am to 12 pm850 Winslow Street, Redwood City

Wildflower Walk at Edgewood Park10 am to 1 pm FreeEdgewood Park, Edgewood Road, Redwood Citywww.friendsofedgewood.org

Senator Joe Simitian Education Update10 am to 12 pm FreePalo Alto Unified School District Office Board Room25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto(650) 688-6384

Saint Pius Festival - Peace, Love, Festival! 1 pm to 10 pm

Marine Science Institute – World Oceans Day10 am and 1 pm $10 for members $40 for generalEco–tour with Dr. Seuss and The Ocean ProjectAdvance registration required. Open to everyone age 5 and up.500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City(650) 364-2760 www.sfbaymsi.org

Marine Science Institute – Aquarium Spotlight Day2pm to 5 pm FreeOpen to all ages. Advance registration required.

Classical Music Series – Opera San José6 pm to 8 pm FreeCourthouse Square, Broadway & Middlefield, Redwood City(650) 780-7250 www.redwoodcity.org/events

5 Sunday

Wildflower Walk at Edgewood Park10 am to 1 pm FreeEdgewood Park, Edgewood Road, Redwood Citywww.friendsofedgewood.org

Free First Sunday at CuriOdyssey (Coyote Point Museum)12 pm to 5 pm1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo(650) 342-7755 www.curiodyssey.org

B.O.K. Ranch 26th Annual Western Day12 pm to 5 pm $45 per person; children free1815 Cordilleras Road, Redwood City(650) 366-2265 www.bokranch.org

Saint Pius Festival - Peace, Love, Festival! 1 pm to 8 pm

8 Wednesday

RCSD School Board Meeting7 pm to 10 pm750 Bradford Street, Redwood City(650) 423-2200 www.rcsd.k12.ca/us

9 Thursday

Redwood City School DistrictLAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Movies on the Square – Empire Records8:45 pm

10 Friday

Music on the Square – Boys of Summer (Eagles Tribute)6 pm to 8 pm

11 Saturday

Kiwanis Farmers Market8 am to 12 pm

San Mateo County Fair – Runs until June 1911 am to 10 pm $6 to $30; Fair passes availableSan Mateo County Event Center1346 Sarasota Drive, San Mateosanmateocountyfair.com

2nd Saturday Art Walk6 pm to 9 pmDowntown Redwood City

16 Thursday

Movies on the Square – Bye Bye Birdie8:45 pm

17 Friday

Music on the Square – Tempest (Irish Rock)6 pm to 8 pm

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Kiwanis Farmers Market8 am to 12 pm

Vertical Challenge - HeliFest 9 am to 12 pm $15 adult; $10 youth (5-17) and seniors (65+); kids 4 and under free.Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org/

19 Sunday

Happy Fathers’ Day!Vertical Challenge - HeliFest 9 am to 12 pm

20 Monday

Jazz On Main -- Anton Schwartz Quartet (Standards & original)6 pm to 8 pm FreeBroadway & Main, Redwood City(650) 780-7250 www.redwoodcity.org/events

21 Tuesday

Dancing on the Square -- Swing/Lindy Hop with Redwood City Swing

6 pm to 8 pm FreeCourthouse Square, Broadway & Middlefield, Redwood City(650) 780-7250 www.redwoodcity.org/events

22 Wednesday Music in the Park – Dance Fever (Modern Dance Show Band)6:00 pm to 8 pm FreeStafford Park, Hopkins & King(650) 780-7250 www.redwoodcity.org/events

RCSD School Board Meeting7 pm to 10 pm

23 Thursday

Movies on the Square – Jurassic Park8:45 pm

Sounds of the Shores -- Tin Man (Rock)6 pm to 8 pm FreeLocation: TBA(650) 780-7250 www.redwoodcity.org/events

25 Saturday

Kiwanis Farmers Market8 am to 12 pm

Classical Music Series – Redwood Symphony, 6 pm to 8 pm

27 Monday

Jazz On Main -- Peter Horvath (Straight ahead and Funk)6 pm to 8 pm

28 Tuesday

Dancing on the Square -- Waltz with Imperial Ballroom6 pm to 8 pm Free

29 Wednesday

Music in the Park – Pure Ecstasy (Standards/Motown/Soul)6 pm to 8 pm

30 Thursday

Movies on the Square – Green Hornet8:45 pm

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At the May 11 school board meeting, the board ratified the calendar proposed by the Redwood City Teacher’s Association. The number of days school will be in session for 2011-12 depends on the amount of funding provided by the State of California. Calendar A will be the school calendar if the budget Governor Jerry Brown proposed in January prevails; calendar B will be used if the Governor and Legislature pass an “all cuts” budget.

School Calendar for 2011-12 Calendar A Calendar BFirst Day of School August 22 August 22Labor Day Holiday Sept. 5 Sept. 5No school October 31Veteran’s Day Holiday Nov. 11 Nov. 11No school Nov. 21-22Thanksgiving Break Nov. 23-25 Nov. 23-25Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 6 Dec. 19-Jan.6Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 16 Jan. 16President’s Day Holiday Feb. 17-20 Feb. 17-20No school Mar. 16Spring Break Apr. 2-6 Apr. 2-6No school Apr.9Memorial Day Holiday May 28 May 28Last Day of School June 7 June 7

Board Approved Calendar for 2011 - 2012

July 4th 8:45 AMRegister at: www.paraderun.org

36th Annual Redwood City Parade Run

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Join the Redwood City Swim Team (member of the West Bay Swim League)

SUMMER 2011

Season June 1 thru July 23 Practices Monday – Friday @ Sid Herkner Pool Swim Meets Weekly Registration Details at rwc.swim.com Ages 5-18 (must be able to swim one 25 yard lap) Fees $175. for first child, discounts for siblings

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Programs: Cub Day Camp: week-long activities and friends with locations in San Mateo (Coyote Point), Pacifica and Palo Alto. $200 per weekCub-On Family Camping: Fri-Sun, a great intro to camping for families, meals provided and trained staff on duty. $55 per personCub-Parent Weekend: based on a fun theme, families can come overnight or just for the day. $35 per personCub Cruise: take a 90-minute sail on the bay aboard a Sea Scout ship! Includes lunch. $20 per personWebelos Resident Camp: provides a wonderful opportunity for a parent to enjoy a unique camping experience with their son age 9-11. $175 per boy, $50 per adult.

To learn more go to www.pacsky.org/Activities or call Pacific Skyline Council at (650) 341-5633.

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(continued from pg. 5) • Our parents not only teach Art in Action, help in the classroom, chaperone field trips and serve on PTAs, PTOs and Site Council, we have parents who have become involved in advocacy at the state level to ensure that schools throughout the state get the resources they need.

• Educate Our State and Educacy were both founded by parents in our district and they are making a difference!

• Our community has stepped up to the plate in amazing ways during the last few years, and many of you in the room tonight have been a part of that. We would have made even more serious cuts to our music program, if not for the extra money raised by RCEF in the last few weeks of the last school year.

In short, we have a lot to be thankful for in these challenging times. When the current crisis passes, and it will, we are well positioned to soar in future years. I believe that day is coming, and those of you who invest in our schools today will have reason to be proud tomorrow! Thank you for your support!

Jan ChristensenSuperintendent

(continua de pagina 5)• Nuestros padres no sólo enseñan Arte en Acción, ayudan en las aulas, son chaperones en los paseos escolares y sirven en los PTAs, PTOs y en el Concilio Escolar, tenemos padres que se han involucrado en actividadesde avocar por las escuelas al nivel estatal para asegura que las escuelas en todo el estado obtengan los recursos que necesitan.

• Educate Our State y Educacy fueron fundadas por los padres de nuestro distrito y están haciendo una diferencia.

• Nuestra comunidad se ha ofrecido de una manera increíble durante los últimos años, y muchos de ustedes que se encuentran en este salón esta noche han sido una parte de eso. Hubiésemos hecho aún recortes más graves a nuestro programa de música, si no hubiese sido por el dinero extra recaudado por la RCEF en las últimas semanas del pasado año escolar.

En resumen, tenemos mucho que agradecer en estos tiempos difíciles. Cuando la crisis actual haya pasado, y va a pasar, estamos en una buena posición para elevarnos en los próximos años. Creo que ese día está llegando, y aquellos de ustedes que invierten en nuestras escuelas hoy tendrán una razón para estar orgullosos mañana. ¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo!

Jan ChristensenSuperintendente

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Half Moon Bay Yacht Club June – August

Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm

Only $290 per week Email: [email protected]

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Sports Training, Clinics, Camps, Classes & Teams

Serving Peninsula Youth since 2002

SPORTS CAMPS & CLINICS – Boys & Girls, Ages 1st-8th gradeEach clinic and camp includes sport FUNdamentals and athletic training

Daily sessions: M-F 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm or 9am-4pm

Extended hours available by reservation

Basketball Volleyball

Soccer Baseball

Football Speed & Agility

All Sports Camp

Daily and weekly rates: Ask about our multiple week pricing.

AAU CLUB BASKETBALL – Competitive team basketball – REGISTER NOW!Summer teams – boys & girls 3rd grade through high school

• 2 practices a week

• Local tournaments

• Optional Travel Tournaments

Peninsula Junior Basketball (PJB) – Teaching basketball fundamentals

• Developmental Basketball – basic skills for beginners – Boys & Girls, ages 6-13

• Recreational Basketball

Paye’s Sports Performance – Athletic training for beginners to pros

Programs for youth and adults (Ages 6 and up)

650-654-4444www.payesplace.com

595 Industrial Road, San Carlos 94070 (Mid-Peninsula at Hwy 101 & Holly Street)