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Each month, our Spotlight on Excellence highlights a unique aspect of what makes San Carlos schools exceptional.

Mariposa Upper Elementary School Principal Theresa Fox shared a presentation on teaching, learning, programs and services available to Mariposa Monarchs. She also updated the Board on the work of the AI Task Force including the AI Teacher Advisory Board.

Join us as we delve into the incredible world of teaching and learning, exploring the exceptional programs and services that make our San Carlos schools truly stand out!

Each month, our Spotlight on Excellence highlights a unique aspect of what makes San Carlos schools exceptional.

The SCEF/PTA partnership leverages SCEF's dedicated fundraising focus, expertise, and broad volunteer reach, enabling PTAs to spend less time on fundraising and more time building community and increasing advocacy within our schools. Thank you to our partners Kathy Parmer Lohan and Melissa Schmidt of the San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF), and Corbie Kiernan of the PTA Coordinating Council (PTACC).

Join us as we delve into the incredible world of teaching and learning, exploring the exceptional programs and services that make our San Carlos schools truly stand out!

San Carlos School District (SCSD) is proud of our long-standing tradition of excellence. For decades, our exceptional teachers, small neighborhood schools, strong community partnerships, and vibrant STEAM programs have prepared generations of San Carlos children for success in high school, college, and beyond. We serve nearly 3,000 students every day.

As inadequate state funding and the expiration of our current parcel tax create new challenges, the District is evaluating whether to ask the community to renew or increase this critical local funding to sustain the programs that make SCSD exceptional. Click on the title link to learn more.

Did you know? San Carlos School District offers many preschool options so families can choose the program that best fits their needs.

We have early learning/preschool classes on all of our elementary campuses — Arundel, Brittan Acres, Heather & White Oaks. It’s a wonderful way to get to know your incoming school community and start building friendships early!

State-funded preschool spots are available now at Arundel, FREE for eligible families. Your family may qualify for our free, state-funded preschool program, and we can help determine eligibility. For example, a family of four earning up to $127,338 per year may qualify.

At San Carlos Early Learning (@play_shapes_minds), children thrive in a warm, nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, social growth, and school readiness — helping them build the skills they need in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) and Kindergarten and beyond.

Learn more on our website or contact:
Leah Scholer - [email protected]
Jenny Salazar - [email protected] (habla español)

https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/ELC_Preschool

Planning ahead for next school year? Priority Registration for all new TK–8 students begins January 7 and runs through January 30, 2026. Registering during this window helps ensure your child’s spot and allows us to plan for the year ahead.

Parents of 4-Year-Olds: Big News for UTK!
Universal Transitional Kindergarten continues to grow! Children born between September 2, 2021 and September 1, 2022 are eligible to begin UTK in August 2026. Register during Priority Registration so we can plan classrooms and staffing to best support our youngest learners.

Incoming UTK/K Families (2026–27): Save these Date!
- NEW! Join us for a UPK Parent Information Session on Zoom, Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30 pm to learn all about our UTK programs.
- Attend your school’s Prospective TK/K Parent Tour on Wednesday, January 28. More details are available on your school's website.

Over the past several weeks, we have been reminded of the essential role you play in our shared purpose of educating the children of our community.

The SCSD Board of Trustees conducted its annual reorganization. Trustee Sarah Kinahan was elected to serve as Board President for 2026.

Trustees thanked outgoing President Tracy Park for her calm and steady leadership over the last year that saw onboarding two new Trustees, continuous Measure H projects, 42 board policies updated/adopted, and updated contracts for the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent — accomplishments that will ensure continued success for the district.

The School Board reorganized as follows:
Sarah Kinahan, President - Term Expires 2028
Sarah Cassanego, Vice President - Term Expires 2026
Boris Lipkin, Clerk - Term Expires 2026
Q Hamirani, Trustee - Term Expires 2026
Tracy Park, Trustee - Term Expires 2028

The Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting and Reorganization on Thursday, December 11 has been posted. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m. Click on the title link above to view the agenda.