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Monday, February 2

• Spring After School Enrichment Enrollment Begins

February 6 - February 7

• Clifford's Shrek Jr. Performances

Tuesday, February 10

• ELAC Meeting, 8:15 am - Family Center
• School Site Council Meeting, 4:00 pm - Library & Virtual

Thursday, February 12

• Earthquake Drill - 9:10 am

Friday, February 13

• Minimum Day before Mid-Winter Break

Monday, February 16

• No School - President's Day Holiday

Tuesday, February 17 - Friday, February 20

• NO SCHOOL - Mid Winter Break

Friday, February 27

• Principal's Coffee, 8:15 am - Library

Friday, March 6

• Trimester 2 Ends

Friday, March 13

• No School - District Observed Holiday

Monday, March 16

• No School - District Staff Professional Development Day

Tuesday, March 17 - Friday, March 20

• Minimum Days for Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, March 23

• Spring Picture Day

Tuesday, January 27, marked the 100th day of school, and our first graders celebrated in a big way! Students brought in collections of 100 items from home, which they sorted, counted, and shared with their classmates. Then, throughout the day, students rotated through ten engaging learning centers across the first-grade classrooms, using a record sheet to track their work at each station.

It was a fantastic day filled with hands-on learning, collaboration, and excitement and students went home with lots of great stories to share! The first-grade team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped make this special celebration possible.

Our 7th grade students had a wonderful time on their recent overnight field trip to Westminster Woods in Occidental! We’re excited to share these photos capturing many of the special moments from their experience.

Westminster Woods is an outdoor education camp nestled in the redwoods, designed to help students learn through hands-on, experiential activities. During their time at camp, students participated in team-building challenges, nature hikes, science-based outdoor learning, and reflective activities that encouraged independence, collaboration, and personal growth.

Throughout the trip, students demonstrated responsibility, curiosity, and kindness as they supported one another, tried new activities, and built stronger connections with peers and staff. It was truly rewarding to see them step outside their comfort zones and make lasting memories in such a beautiful setting.

We hope you enjoy these snapshots from a trip our 7th graders will remember for years to come!

Tickets for our Clifford School production of Shrek Jr. are on sale now! All performances are at the McKinley Institute of Technology Auditorium - 400 Duane Street, Redwood City.

Play Dates:

Friday February 6th at 6:00 PM

Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 AM

Saturday, February 7th at 6:00 PM

To buy tickets, please visit our ticketing website.

The students (and their families) work incredibly hard to put on this production. This year, we have 26 students in the main cast (3rd - 8th grade), 25 students in the K-3 Chorus, and 10 students on tech crew (middle school).

We are looking forward to a fabulous show and hope you will join us!

A group of Redwood City parents, staff, and community members is hosting a meeting to explore options for a potential parcel tax measure for the 2026 school year. The discussion will focus on addressing the District’s projected $5.5 million budget deficit and the potential impacts on programs, staffing, and services at local schools.

Meeting Details:

Calendar evite here

Date: Tuesday February 24, 2026
Time: 6:30-8pm
In-person Location: Fireside Books & More (2421 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063)

Virtual Option Link Here (note that registration is required for the virtual option)

This is an opportunity for parents, teachers, and staff to learn more, ask questions, and share ideas about ways the community might respond to funding challenges. The meeting is open to anyone interested in understanding how a parcel tax could address the budget deficit in Redwood City schools.

Thank you to the 4th & 5th grade Clifford students who participated in the Redwood City Water Conservation Poster contest!

Students had two chances to win. They first competed amongst students in similar grades at their school. The winners of this qualification round, or the School-Level competition, were then advanced to compete with other schools throughout the City.

The following students won the School-Level competition:

Camilo Sherer - Best Theme

Liv Anderson - First Place

Loveah Duran - Second Place

Spencer Hensarling - Third Place

School Level Winning Posters will be on display at the Main Library in the children’s section through January and February.

City Wide Winners

The City-Wide winners are the result of the School Level winning posters that advanced to compete with all of the Redwood City Schools. These students were recognized at a special ceremony during a Redwood City Council meeting in January.

The following Clifford students won the 4th & 5th Grade City Wide competition:

Live Anderson - Best Theme

Camilo Sherer - 1st Place

Loveah Duran - 3rd Place

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for promoting such an important topic!!

Spring enrichment enrollment starts today - Monday February 2. Classes will run from March 9-May 29. Signup at https://www.homeroom.com/sites/clifford-elementary-redwood-city/enrichment

La inscripción de enriquecimiento de primavera comienza hoy, lunes 2 de febrero. Las clases se impartirán del 9 al 29 de mayo. Regístrese en https://www.homeroom.com/sites/clifford-elementary-redwood-city/enrichment

Join SEPTAR's Association Meeting on February 10 at 7pm on Zoom! We have 3 expert presenters to discuss our topic: Engaging your Child with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). You will learn all about AAC, including easy ways to integrate AAC into your child's routines at home, concrete video samples showing AAC in action, and more! Spanish interpretation is provided.

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR-021026

Attention 8th Grade Families: We are collecting baby photos of our 8th grade students for the school yearbook! Please email your child’s baby photo along with their name to our Yearbook Committee teacher, Jason Agan, at jagan@rcsdk8.net.

We appreciate receiving photos by Friday, March 27. Thank you for your help in making this year’s yearbook special!

To encourage strong school attendance—especially during times when absences often increase near holidays or school breaks—we will be hosting additional attendance raffles before and after the Mid-Winter Break in February. Being at school every day and arriving on time is essential for student learning, building routines, and staying connected to classmates and instruction.

Each school day during this period, two students who are present and on time will be entered into a raffle to win a $10 Yumi Yogurt gift card. We hope this adds a little extra fun while reinforcing the importance of consistent attendance. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child make the most of every learning day!

Eran Magen, PhD, Founder, Parenting for Humans

Friday, February 6, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://parentforum45english2026.eventbrite.com

How can you offer guidance in a way that your child is willing to hear or consider? Eran Magen, PhD, founder of Parenting for Humans, offers a popular Parent Forum on "How to Give Advice Your Child (Might) Listen To."

Parents and caregivers welcome! Free admission. The Parent Forum is an initiative of Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with Redwood City School District, Redwood City Together, and The Parent Venture.

Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.

Amy D. Love, Author, AI Advisor, Founder of DISCOVERING AI

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://amydlove2026.eventbrite.com

AI is already part of how students study, create, and think. Join Amy D. Love, author of DISCOVERING AI: A Parent's Guide to Raising Future-Ready Kids, for an engaging conversation that brings clarity, confidence, and a plan for your family’s future.

Parents/caregivers, students, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission

This presentation is sponsored by the Fremont Union High Schools Foundation, in partnership with The Parent Venture. For more information, visit https://fuhsfoundation.org/

Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.