News & Announcements

2020 has thrown many different obstacles at us and yesterday we were given one more. San Mateo County has moved back to Tier 1, Purple status due to the rising case rate in the County. This means that our plans to start welcoming all students back to campus have been put on hold until we move back into the less restrictive Tier 2, Red status. . . . READ MORE
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Thank you so much for your support during the beginning of this unusual and challenging school year. I want to take a moment to acknowledge your commitment and dedication and the time you are investing during Distance Learning. Your contributions last year to the nonprofit San Carlos Education Foundation are being put to work this year in many ways at Heather School, and have provided tools and training to address the current moment. Read More
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During the month of November, Lori Herndon, librarian, would invite Heather kids to create gratitude leaves to dress our white wooden tree inside our school library with gratitude foliage. This year we are continuing the tradition and bringing the tree outside. We are inviting all Heather students and staff to make a leaf, with something they are grateful for this year to decorate our tree. READ MORE
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I can’t believe November is upon us. Before you know it, we will be leaving 2020 behind us (can’t come soon enough!) and looking for normalcy as we head into 2021. November signals the end of Daylight Savings Time, shorter days, and also the end of the first trimester, which means teachers are preparing student report cards. Report cards will be sent to parents via email on November 23 . . . READ MORE
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The SCSD Board approved the Return To School Plan on November 13, 2020. The plan includes a phased-in approach to returning to in-person learning:
Phase 1: Staff Transition to Campus by November 13; Phase 2: Supporting Urgent Learners; Phase 3: Some In-Person Learning When County is in Red Tier; Phase 4: Full Hybrid Model (TBD).

Click on the COVID-19 Resources & Return to School Plan title link above for more information.
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Here is Part 2 of my Principal’s Bulletin focusing on safety. I hope you find some valuable information and resources below. . . . October 19-23 marks Digital Citizenship Week . . . . With Halloween right around the corner, we are all wondering how we will celebrate the holidays while following safety and health guidelines . . . We tweet, we like, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? . . . READ MORE
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Great California Shakeout - October 15
Each year we join other Californians in participating in the International Shakeout Day on the third Thursday of October, which this year is Thursday, October 15. There has been a lot of uncertainty over the past few months. Work environments are adapting and changing. Schools are considering how to operate. It seems like every day, we are confronting new challenges. All while earthquakes are still happening . . . Read more
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We know that parents, more than ever, are deeply involved in math support with their children at home in distance learning. To help with the home-school partnership, I wanted to share some information on our math program here at Heather. . . . Read more
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At Heather, we’re excited to continue to use Reader’s Workshop during distance learning to support literacy learning for each child. The reading workshop is one essential component of a balanced literacy program which also includes read alouds, shared reading, interactive writing, and shared writing. A workshop method blends direct teaching and carefully selected anchor texts with time for students to read and think about self-selected books . . . Read More
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We are proud to be partnering with the Parent Venture Series, an extension of the Parent Education Series, to bring high-quality, engaging speakers and programs to our community. This year, all events will be online and free! Check our new SCSD Parent Education calendar which lists most events.
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