This Thursday, join an informal Zoom meeting with teachers and staff for families considering Clifford next year. Click the image below to link to the meeting or type the URL and enter passcode into a browser. In the meantime, watch this video tour of Clifford describing what students will experience in each grade.

Join us tonight for PTO, 12/15/2020 at 6:00pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 848 5906 9461
Passcode: 577474

Next Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 6:00pm, the school district will present the plan for the 2020-21 school year. Participate in the meeting on Zoom:

https://harker.zoom.us/j/97220545555?pwd=eVlFN2lRNlRteDNZTFIvSXp1L3p5Zz09(Password: rcsd)

Webinar ID: 972 2054 5555
Password: rcsd

View the Power Point Presentation here under agenda item 8.1.

Here are the details about the district’s plan: “Redwood City School District (RCSD) has been working since May on the Roadmap to Reopening My School plan for the 2020-21 school year. A districtwide steering committee, composed of several subcommittees, was created for this work with parent engagement throughout the process.

There’s no question that the global pandemic has created immense challenges for schools throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Every school and school district have struggled with planning for 2020-21 under these difficult circumstances. Because every organization is unique, different educational institutions will be making different choices. Unfortunately, there are no perfect solutions.

Both RCSD models that were carefully and thoughtfully planned have many pros and cons, and some choices will be better for some family situations than others. In the end, based on the feedback collected from parents, our facilities and district logistics, and public health guidelines, our steering and subcommittees concluded that the models described in this presentation are the best fit for RCSD come the 2020-21 school year.

The subcommittees used guidance from both the San Mateo County Office of Education as outlined in the San Mateo County Pandemic Recovery Framework for Schools as well as the California Department of Education’s Stronger Together: A Guidebook for the Safer Opening of California’s Public Schools to build the plan. Both documents provide California school districts with the health, education, and legal guidance needed to develop local plans for the safe reopening of school facilities. The models include the implementation of safety protocols according to the Step by Step Approach and the Four Pillars from the San Mateo County Office of Education: Health & Hygiene, Face Coverings, Physical Distancing, and Limiting Gatherings.

The models to safely reopen RCSD school campuses for 2020-21 could not have been planned without our supportive parent community. Our parents know our district well–our strengths as well as our challenges. They have been engaged in this process since the very beginning participating in surveys and asking questions during our virtual community presentations in June. We also received emails that were sent to the Board and the Superintendent. I am grateful for their time in being part of this process and I also thank teachers and staff for the many hours they committed to our plan.

Dear Clifford Families and Staff,

As you learned yesterday evening from Superintendent Baker, starting today, March 10, 2020, all non-essential activities and gatherings, taking place outside of instructional time, have been canceled in our district for the next four weeks. Superintendent Baker met with his Cabinet yesterday and they have reached this decision to avoid proximity and to help all of us and our students stay healthy. Our district’s decision comes after the San Mateo County Department of Public Health made the recommendation late last week.

This suspension of non-essential gatherings and activities includes all gatherings with more than 20 individuals that cause participants to be in close proximity, which includes all school and district-sponsored activities taking place on and off campus. In addition, volunteers are not able to be on our school campus for the next four weeks.

Because the Family Dance and Science Night, fall under this category, I am afraid that we will need to cancel these activities. However, the 5th grade outdoor education field trip will still continue per the County Office of Education.

Here is Clifford’s list of canceled/not permitted activities for the next 4 weeks: 

• In Person Parent/Teacher Conferences (will be held by phone)
• Assemblies
• PTO Coffee on Fridays
• Science Night
• Family Dance
• Festivals
• Field trips
• Fundraising events such as auctions
• Meetings involving individuals from across the school district
• Overnight excursions (with the exception of Outdoor and Environmental Education. 5th Grade)
• PTO and family meetings
• Potlucks or any gatherings involving food or drinks
• School performances
• Healthy Cities Tutoring
• Project Cornerstone
• Art in Action
• All volunteers, including parent volunteers, should not be on campus for the next four-weeks.
• No School Tours
• Professional learning conferences that require employees to travel
• SEAL Training

Programs Continuing at this time:

• IEP meetings/504/and SST may continue
• Before and After Care NKC- Protocol to be followed*
• After school enrichment programs- Protocol must be followed*
• ELAC/SSC Can continue with less than 20 people in attendance
• School Board Meetings
• Staff meetings
• Small group reading/math intervention classes with teachers
• Planning Meetings

*School Protocols for Daycare NKC/Enrichment and school day operations:

• • We will encourage students to eat outdoors
  • Students should be washing hands:

Before and after breakfast and lunch

• Before and after recess
• Before and after visiting the library
• Any time they come in from outside

Please Remember to: 

• Stay home when sick.
• Remain at home until the fever has been gone for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicines.
• Seek immediate medical care if symptoms become more severe, e.g., high fever or difficulty breathing.

I appreciate your partnerships and support during this time. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Jude Noyes
Principal

Estimadas familias y personal de Clifford:

Tal como lo dijo anoche el Superintendente Baker, a partir de hoy, 10 de marzo de 2020, en las próximas cuatro semanas se han cancelado todas las actividades y reuniones que no son indispensables para la enseñanza. El Superintendente Baker se reunió ayer con su gabinete y han tomado esta decisión para evitar contagios y ayudar a que todos nuestros estudiantes estén sanos. Esta decisión viene a partir de las recomendaciones que el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Mateo hizo la semana pasada.

Actividades no indispensables significa: donde haya más de 20 personas que tengan que convivir de cerca, así como las actividades dentro y fuera del plantel organizadas por la escuela y por el distrito. Tampoco puede haber voluntarios en nuestras instalaciones durante las próximas cuatro semanas.

Debido a que la Noche Familiar de Baile y Ciencia es una actividades no indispensable me temo que tendrán que ser cancelada. Sin embargo, la excursión de educación al aire libre de quinto grado (Outdoor Ed) sí se hará.

Aquí está la lista de actividades canceladas/no permitidas en Clifford para las próximas 4 semanas:

• Conferencias de padres / maestros en persona (se realizarán por teléfono)
• Asambleas
• Café de los Viernes y PTO
• Noche de la ciencia
• Baile familiar
• Festivales
• Paseos escolares
• Eventos de recaudación de fondos como subastas
• Reuniones con personas de todo el distrito escolar.
• Excursiones nocturnas (con la excepción de Educación al aire libre y ambiental. 5to grado)
• PTO y reuniones familiares
• Comidas o cualquier reunión que involucre alimentos o bebidas.
• Actuaciones escolares
• Tutoría de Healthy Cities
• Proyecto Cornerstone
• Art in Action
• Todos los voluntarios, incluidos los padres voluntarios, no deben estar en el plantel durante las próximas cuatro semanas.
• No hay recorridos por la escuela
• Conferencias de aprendizaje profesional que requieren que los empleados viajen
• Entrenamientos SEAL

Programas que sí continúan en este momento:

• Las reuniones del IEP / 504 / y SST pueden continuar
• Cuidado antes y después NKC- Protocolo a seguir *
• Programas de enriquecimiento después de la escuela: se debe seguir el protocolo *
• ELAC / SSC puede continuar con menos de 20 personas en asistencia
• Reuniones de la mesa Directiva
• Reuniones de personal
• Clases de intervención en grupos pequeños de lectura / matemáticas con maestros
• Planificación de reuniones

* Protocolos escolares para guarderías NKC / Enriquecimiento y operaciones durante el día escolar:

• • Alentaremos a los estudiantes a comer al aire libre
  • Los estudiantes deben lavarse las manos:

Antes y después del desayuno y almuerzo.

• Antes y después del recreo
• Antes y después de visitar la biblioteca.
• Cada vez que vienen de afuera

Recuerde:

• Quédese en casa cuando esté enfermo.
• Permanezca en casa hasta que la fiebre haya desaparecido durante al menos 24 horas sin el uso de medicamentos antifebriles.
• Busque atención médica inmediata si los síntomas se vuelven más severos, por ejemplo, fiebre alta o dificultad para respirar.

Agradezco su colaboración y apoyo durante este tiempo. Por favor hágame saber si tiene preguntas.

Jude Noyes
Director

Family Dance @ Clifford School
Attention all parents: we need volunteers that would like to help with planning the Family Dance and parents to help with day of the event set up and clean up.  If you are interested, please contact Hilary Beck (drhilary@gmail.com).  The Family Dance will be on March 27, 2020. All students are invited to attend this event with a parent.

Family Fun Night @ Sports House
The Family Fun Night date has changed and will take place on May 9th, 2020.  If you want to help at this event, please contact Jennifer Erksine (jennerskine2412@gmail.com).  All students are invited to attend this event with a parent.

Want to support your school in a really fun way? Join one of our upcoming parties.  All donations will go directly to the Clifford PTO!  Make sure you select the party you intend to go to in the drop down menu!

Bad Moms Themed Sleepover Party!

Come join us for a Bad Moms themed party. Sit down to a nice adult dinner with other moms and let loose. You won’t have to watch your language or how much you drinking because there are no kids and you’re not driving anywhere. Watch a movie, play a drinking game, or play light as a feather stiff as a board. Who knows what the night will bring? In the morning, try your hand at making pancake art. You know if your kid was there, you wouldn’t even get the chance.  This is a great opportunity for us moms to relax, make some new friends and just have fun.

When: February 29^th-March 1^st, 2020

Limit: 8 more spots left! $200—it’s for the kids!

The Real Housewives of Clifford

Ladies, it’s time to gather with old and new friends at the home of Clifford ex-wife, Diane Sweet. Try guessing the fine wine being poured while you savor a delicious feast. Test your knowledge of varietals, terroir, and vintages. Not a red wine drinker? No problem, you’ll appreciate our selection of white wine and cocktails or just enjoy the company of your favorite Clifford friends – old and new. The hostesses will work hard to recruit plenty of ex-wives to attend who will also pay full fare!

When: April 25, 2020

Limit:Only a few tickets left!
Hosted by Diane Sweet, Stacey Moody & Lisa Silberman

Make sure you select Real Housewives $175.00 below. 

If you are planning to purchase a tree for the holiday season, consider Honey Bear Trees?  If you mention Clifford PTO at checkout, they will give us 15% of the purchase.  They have Noble, Frasier, Grand and Douglas fir trees.  In addition, they also have wreaths, evergreen, garland, mistletoe and tree stands.  You can also have it delivered!

Redwood City Lot
955 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94062
9am to 9pm daily

San Carlos Lot
1579 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070
9am to 9pm daily

For more information you can contact Shelly Holloway at 650-759-3648 or visit the website.

Honey Bear Arboles

Si planea comprar un árbol para la temporada navideña, considere Honey Bear Trees. Si menciona Clifford PTO al finalizar la compra, nos darán el 15% de la compra. Tienen abetos Noble, Frasier, Grand y Douglas. Además, también tienen coronas de flores, hojas perennes, guirnaldas, muérdago y soportes de árboles. ¡También puede recibirlo!

Redwood City Lot
955 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94062
9am to 9pm daily

San Carlos Lot
1579 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070
9am to 9pm daily

Para obtener más información, puede comunicarse con Shelly Holloway al 650-759-3648 o visitar el sitio web.

Are you interested in attending Clifford? Schedule a tour today by calling the office: (650) 482-2402

Here is how you can register to attend Clifford:
(registration opens January 1/15/2020)