SUSD Community Newsletter

Dear Shoreline Community,

I have to say, while we were all very tired by Friday November 1st, we were also so happy to have had the opportunity to celebrate Halloween in such grand fashion at all of our sites. Costumes and parades and music and community highlighted the activities across the district, and I appreciate that staff and parents came together to create joyful experiences for our students. It was a wonderful welcome to the fall season, and a great kick off to our next two months of activity and celebration.

November will bring a big push in learning as we build towards the end of the semester, as well as all of the frenzy and excitement that comes with the beginning of the holiday season. This is always a balance for this time of year, and I am thankful for our educators and families and the energy and patience they put into supporting Shoreline kids.

Adam Jennings

Superintendent

Shoreline Unified School District

The Shoreline Wellness Team is excited to share upcoming events and resources to support our students and families:

• Suicide Prevention Parent Education Event: Hosted by Buckelew Programs, this event will take place via Zoom on Thursday, November 7th, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Presentations will be available in both English and Spanish. Register here.

• Supporting Healthy Tech-Life Balance for Youth: ScreenSense will offer a virtual session for parents on November 13th, from 6:15-7:30 pm. This event will focus on helping youth maintain a balanced relationship with technology. Register [here].

Additionally, THS 9th-grade students will soon begin the Stanford REACH Lab’s Safety First curriculum, which focuses on educating teens about how drug use impacts the developing brain.

Attention all prospective students & families,

Join us Thursday, November 14th from 6-7:30 pm for a Preview Night at Tomales High School! This event is to showcase what THS has to offer for our incoming 6th , 7th and 8th graders.

The evening will start with a brief welcome by our Principal from 6-6:10 pm in the Auditorium (signs and students will direct you). The rest of the evening will give families the opportunity to explore our campus and visit with teachers and staff, parent and student clubs, athletics, and counseling and student services. Guided tours will also be available. It's also our boys and girls basketball team's opening night in the gym!

Please contact Tomales High School at 707-878-2286 with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!

West Marin Community Services is offering a Holiday Gift Program for families with children 12 and under. Through this program, families can receive toys and other holiday items. Applications are available through family advocates and are open to all schools in our district. There will be a special registration event on Wednesday, November 13th, from 10:30-11:30 am at the Tomales Elementary Family Center. Please bring proof of income and address (not a P.O. Box). For more details or assistance, contact your family advocate or West Marin Community Services at (415) 663-8361.

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

November 12th - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Tomales

Located at Tomales Elementary Parking Lot

TBD

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

Friday, 11/8 at 12:00 will be all about business at Bodega Bay Elementary!

Students can bring anything they create at home to sell to students and staff. Ideas include:

• Bookmarks, cards, fruit kabobs, chocolate-covered strawberries
• Gently used books/toys (the only items allowed that aren’t homemade)

Students will use Bodega Bucks to shop, and they’ll need to apply for a $40 Bodega Buck business license and create a poster or flyer. They should do most of the work themselves—parents are just "consultants"!

This event leads into a bigger project for the 3-4-5 class, focusing on entrepreneurship. Students will develop a business plan, and we’ll invite parent business owners to share their experiences. Exciting times ahead!

During the Thanksgiving season, Tomales Elementary and Tomales High School will each hold a Fall Feast on Tuesday, November 26th, during lunch. Students will enjoy delicious meals prepared by our Nutrition Services team and other staff. Tomales Elementary is also accepting pie donations for the event. It’s a special time for our school communities to come together and celebrate the season with gratitude and great food!

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!

We are excited to announce that our Senior Class is hosting a See's Candy fundraiser to support our upcoming activities. We would greatly appreciate your help in making this fundraiser a success!

A storefront link and QR code have been created where you can easily browse and purchase delicious treats. The funds raised will be used for Senior Class events and expenses.

Thank you for your support! Please feel free to share the link with your family and friends.

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 FFA is now taking orders for their beautiful 28" Noble Fir holiday wreaths, available for $40 each. Pre-order by December 2nd to secure yours! Wreaths can be picked up at either the Valley Ford Cheese Shop Christmas Market on December 7th-8th from 10 am to 3 pm, or at Toby's Feed Barn in Point Reyes on December 9th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Orders can be placed through an FFA member or by using the QR code provided. Additionally, holiday crafts made by shop students will be available for purchase at pick-up. For more information, contact Jen Murphy at jen.murphy@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. Please contact Cristina Salcedo at (707) 878-2214 for more details.

Five Tomales FFA juniors and seniors and Mrs. Murphy traveled to Indianapolis for the 97th National FFA Convention with over 70,000 FFA members from across the United States. While at the Convention FFA members experienced industry tours, attended sessions, and explored the college and career expo. Tomales FFA also had three American Degree recipients this year, an honor earned by only approximately 1% of all FFA members. Congratulations to Megan Donaldson (class of 2022), Anastasia Bonini, and Brinlee Stevens (both class of 2023)!

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 featured in the Coalition for Equity and Justice newsletter! Click on the photo to read about the exciting student programs at TES and learn about the school’s goals for student success. It’s a great opportunity to see how we are working to support and uplift our students.

Bridge the Gap is offering after-school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 pm to 5:00 pm in the library. It is open to all students who need tutoring. Our THS librarian, Abby Spaletta, is one of our Bridge the Gap tutors for science and math, and Adriana Quintana will assist with history, English, and Spanish. A sign-in sheet will be available to track attendance, and snacks will be provided for those attending.

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.

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 Second Annual Shoreline Harvest Festival was a wonderful success! Over 200 participants joined us at Tomales High School to celebrate the bounty of our land and sea with a day of fun, learning, and community.

A heartfelt thank you to all the vendors, community organizations, donors, and staff who made this event possible. From the food vendors to tortilla making, cider pressing, tule canoe, and weaving, your contributions created an unforgettable experience for everyone.

We’re looking forward to next year’s festival at Bodega Bay Elementary!

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.

In honor of Veterans Day, there will be no school on Monday, November 11th. This day is dedicated to recognizing and thanking all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We encourage students and families to take a moment to remember and honor the sacrifices made by our veterans.

Join us for a Community Schools District Table Meeting on November 18th, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Tomales Elementary! Hosted by the TES Site Council, this evening includes a delicious carne asada-style dinner, with childcare and interpretation services available.

During the meeting, we’ll share district data on McKinney-Vento students and gather valuable input on how we can better serve this population within our schools. Additionally, there will be community presentations and an introduction to our new garden coordinator, who will share exciting updates on our district-wide garden program.

Our November Board meeting will take place on November 21st at 6 p.m. at West Marin 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: November 25th, 5-5:45 p.m. in the auditorium

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

Tomales Elementary will be celebrating Ruby Bridges during Walking Friday on November 15th; honoring her courage and impact in the fight for equality. We invite all families to join us for this special walk. Walking Fridays are hosted every Friday; weather permitting, parents and families can join their students for a short walk around the track.

• Boys Soccer NCS Play-Off game on November 6 @ 7 PM - THS field

Basketball

• Season Opener home game: November 14, girls @ 5pm, boys @6:30 pm.
• THS v. Victory Christian: November 19th, girls @ 5:30 pm, boys @ 7 pm.
• Boys Basketball v. St. Vicents: November 21 @ 6:30 pm.

Senior Nights at Tomales High School:

• Football on November 8, NFL Films will be on campus during the game doing a documentary on the Braves. Come out and support.

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: November 12th at 3:15 p.m.
  • WMS: November 6th at 8:30 am.
  • THS: November 19th at 6:00 p.m.
• Site Council Meetings:
  • THS: November 19th at 3:15pm
  • WMS: November 25th at 5:30 pm.
• PTA/PTSA Meetings:
  • PTA at BBS: November 13th at 4:00 p.m.
  • PTA at TES: November 14th at 3:00 p.m.
  • PTSA at WMS: November 12th at 6:00p.m.

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

Tomales Elementary will be hosting our annual Turkey Trot on Wednesday, November 27th! Stay tuned to ParentSquare and the Tomales Elementary Facebook page for the time and more details. We invite everyone to come out and cheer on our students as they participate in this fun, festive event!

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for our school community and the support that brings us together. School will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th, giving us all a chance to recharge, reflect, and connect with one another. Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with gratitude, warmth, and connection.

Certificated:

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

• Spanish Teacher - Long-Term Sub 1.0 FTE - Tomales High School

Classified:

• District Technology Coordinator

• Bus Driver - Part time and Substitute

• Van Driver

Coaching:

• Cheer Coach