SUSD Community Newsletter

Dear Shoreline Community,

There are many exciting things to look forward to in the month of October, as we find ourselves now well into the 2024-2025 school year. Our 2nd Annual Harvest Festival, sponsored this year by our Tomales Elementary and High School communities, will take place on Saturday, October 12th from 10AM-2PM at Tomales High School.

At our Board of Trustees meeting on October 17th, we will have the opportunity to meet and interview a prospective board member who has applied for the open seat in Area 2, which serves the Tomales and Dillon Beach areas.

Academics and activities are in full swing at all of our school sites, and throughout the month our schools will be planning for their annual celebrations of Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos across the district. As we come to the end of October, we will already reach the milestone of completing a quarter of the school year.

Time is flying by in Shoreline, and we are so glad that you are a part of it.

In Community,

Adam Jennings

Superintendent

Shoreline Unified School District

Shoreline Unified was awarded $200,000 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture These funds will support our district in taking the lead to hire a shared food services director to serve our West Marin school districts. This role will be focused on working with our food service staff to continue developing seasonal menus with more scratch-cooked meals made up of local ingredients.

The funds will support this position for 18 months, to give our consortium time to evaluate this role in its effectiveness in supporting our Child Nutrition program goals. In addition, the project will work to build partnerships with local organic farms, dairies and ranches to continue to improve the quality of school meals. Our next steps are working collaboratively with our staff and our partner districts to develop the job description for the position and then hire, with the goal for the position to start in January.

Join us for the Second Annual Shoreline Harvest Festival on October 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tomales High School! All community members are welcome to celebrate the bounty of our land and sea with a day full of fun and learning.

The festival will feature a Farmers Market, food vendors, tortilla making, cider pressing, butter churning, weaving, and many more educational activities. Come enjoy local flavors, hands-on experiences, and connect with your community!

We hope to see you there!

SUSD has partnered again with the Petaluma Health Center to provide Mobile Health Services monthly in Tomales and Point Reyes Station. This year, the mobile clinic will extend its services to adults! All SUSD students and community members can take advantage of this opportunity to receive well-child exams, immunizations, urgent care services, family planning services, sports physicals, and more.

Point Reyes Station

Located at the Bus Garage Behind West Marin Elementary

October 22th - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Tomales

Located at Tomales High School's Parking Lot

October 29th - 11:30 am to 4:30 pm

Appointments are encouraged. Please call Petaluma Health Center at (707) 559-7500 to inquire about the mobile health clinic and schedule your appointment.

Tomales High Boosters Club is hosting its inaugural Community Soccer game on October 26th. You can register to participate here.

The Tomales High School Booster Club is an organization of parents and community members from Tomales High School who are committed to supporting THS sports through a variety of activities that include fundraising and volunteerism. The THS Boosters raise funds to help offset the cost of running the high school sports program, as well as host a variety of events throughout the year to bring our community together to celebrate the rich history of sports at Tomales High School.

Join us every Wednesday, weather permitting, for Walking Wednesdays at Bodega Bay Elementary. Families are invited to meet at the church parking lot at 8:00 AM to walk to school together as a community. After the walk, parents are welcome to stay at the school for coffee and tea to connect with one another.

Additionally, parents and community members are encouraged to stay and volunteer on Wednesdays after walking the students to school. It’s a wonderful way to be involved and support our school community!

Bodega Bay School is looking for volunteers to teach enrichment classes for students during our after-school Sunset School program. Volunteers are welcome any day of the week, with a special need on Wednesdays due to our longer session following early release.

If you're interested, please contact Carrie O'Donnell at carrie.odonnell@shorelineunified.org or Mirella Palomares at mirella.palomares@shorelineunified.org.

Tomales Elementary invites parents and community members to make a difference in their school community by volunteering during volunteer hours. Volunteer hours will be hosted every Wednesday between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. starting September 11th. Please contact Cristina Salcedo at (707) 878-2214 for more details.

West Marin-Inverness School is hosting a Wildcat Wear Recycle program! If your child has outgrown their Wildcat Wear that is still in good condition, they can bring it to the front office or Family Center to donate. In exchange, they can pick out a new size that fits.

All clothing must be in good condition to be accepted. This is a great way to ensure that every student has the opportunity to show their Wildcat pride!

Tomales Elementary is offering in-person ESL (English as a Second Language) classes on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Family Center. These classes are open to the entire community and are a great opportunity to improve English language skills in a supportive environment.

For more information, please contact Cristina Salcedo at 707-878-2214.

Support Bodega Bay Elementary's Art Program through a Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser at the Bodega Bay Surf Shack’s new location!

Visit every day in October from 9 AM to 6 PM at 1805 Highway One, Bodega Bay, CA, and pick out your perfect pumpkin while helping fund vital art programs for local students. Plus, don’t miss their special weekend events—fun for the whole family!

Your support will make a difference in the creativity and education of Bodega Bay’s students. For more information, visit www.bodegabaysurf.com or call 707-875-3944.

Registration is still open for the Tomales Youth Center program during early release Wednesdays for Tomales High School students and Tomales Elementary 7th and 8th graders. The program will run from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., and participation is free. Students interested in joining the program must register through the Tomales Bay Youth Center portal.

The first annual Bodega Bay Health & Safety Fair was a great success, with over 100 community members attending and more than 20 organizations providing health screenings, valuable resources, and important information.

A big thank you to all of our community partners for their hard work and dedication to Bodega Bay’s wellbeing. We are already looking forward to next year's fair and making it even better!

Exciting news! Our district's Facebook page is now live and buzzing with updates, celebrations, and stories from our wonderful community. We invite you to follow and share our page as we embark on this journey of two-way communication and celebration.

You are invited to West Marin-Inverness Schools' second annual Hispanic Heritage Night on October 10th from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.! This potluck-style event invites everyone to bring a dish to share as we come together with our Hispanic community for an evening of vibrant music, traditional dancing, delicious food, and joyful celebration of heritage.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the festivities and celebrate the rich cultures within our community. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Join us for the Second Annual Shoreline Harvest Festival on October 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tomales High School! All community members are welcome to celebrate the bounty of our land and sea with a day full of fun and learning.

The festival will feature a Farmers Market, food vendors, tortilla making, cider pressing, butter churning, weaving, and many more educational activities. Come enjoy local flavors, hands-on experiences, and connect with your community!

We hope to see you there!

Parent-teacher conferences for our elementary schools are coming up next week. Please check with your child’s teacher to schedule a meeting time. Be sure to review your school’s schedule, as students will be released early on these dates.

Tomales Elementary- Oct. 16 - Oct. 18

Bodega Bay Elementary- Oct. 17 & 18

West Marin-Inverness Elementary - Oct. 17 & 18

Our October Board meeting will take place on October 17th at 6 p.m. at Tomales Elementary School. A Zoom option will be available for those who cannot attend in person. The link to join the meeting will be posted on the district website, shorelineunified.org, on the day of the meeting.

Our board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. We encourage all community members to participate and stay informed about important district matters.

We invite you to join us for coffee and connection at our schools!

• Cafecito at West Marin School: Every Wednesday at 8:30 AM
• Community Coffee at Tomales Elementary: Fridays at 8:30 AM during Walking Fridays
• Bodega Bay Elementary: After Walking Wednesdays at 8:30 AM
• Coffee with the Principal at Tomales High School: Starting October 17 at 8:00 AM in the auditorium

Come connect with other parents, school staff, and learn valuable information about community resources and school news!

Join us on October 29th 5PM - 7PM for an in person community meeting to share your input and ideas for developing youth-driven and community programs to meet the needs of students and families in the town of Tomales and the surrounding areas.

More details to come.

We invite the community to come and support our student-athletes at the upcoming games:

• Cross Country Trojan Invitational at Tomales Elementary on October 14 from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM.
• West Marin Elementary Flag Football Game on October 8 at 4 PM at San Jose Middle School.
• West Marin Elementary Volleyball Game against Brandeis on October 9 at 4 PM at West Marin Elementary.

Senior Nights at Tomales High School:

• Girls Soccer on October 23.
• Boys Soccer on October 30.
• Football on November 8.
• Volleyball on October 16.

Come out and show your support for our talented athletes!

We invite everyone to get involved in our school community by joining one of the many upcoming meetings. Your participation is key to helping us create a stronger, more supportive environment for all our students and families.

Here are a few meetings coming up:

• ELAC Meetings:
  • TES+BBS: October 22nd at 3:15 p.m.
  • WMS: November 7th at 3:15 p.m.
  • THS: November 19th at 6:00 p.m.
• Site Council Meetings:
  • TES: October 15th at 3pm.
  • THS: October 22nd at 3:15pm
  • WMS: October 28th at 4:30 pm.
• PTA/PTSA Meetings:
  • PTA at BBS: October 9th at 4:00 p.m.
  • PTA at TES: October 24th at 3:00 p.m.
  • PTSA at WMS: November 12 at 6:00p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our schools!

November 1st is marked as a professional development day on our district calendar. This will be a non-student day with Certificated staff required to be on site.

Don't forget to set your clock back an hour on November 3rd! Enjoy that extra hour of rest.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated teachers and school and district administrators for their unwavering commitment to our students' success. On October 5th, we celebrated World Teachers' Day, honoring the valuable work and impact of our incredible educators.

Additionally, the week of October 13-19 is recognized as Week of the School Administrator, a time to acknowledge the vital educational leadership at the school, district, and county levels. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to shaping the future of our students!

Certificated:

• TK Teacher - Long-Term Sub 1.0 FTE - Inverness School

Classified:

• District Technology Coordinator

• Para Educator II Art/Para Educator II Special Education Tomales Elementary School - Long-Term Sub

• After-School Program Coordinator - Part-time 23.5 hours per week - Bodega Bay School

Coaching:

• Cheer Coach

• Varsity Softball Head Coach