Dolphin Digest

Monday, March 23

• Special ELAC Meeting, 6:00 pm - Virtual

Friday, March 27

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

Friday, March 31

• TK Field Trip to Hidden Villa

Wednesday, April 1

• 1:00 Dismissal Day for Professional Development

Thursday, April 2

• Spring Pictures
• Movie Night - 5th Grade Outdoor Ed Field Trip Fundraiser - MUB

Friday, April 3

• Regular Minimum Day before Spring Break

Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10

• No School - Spring Break

Tuesday, April 14

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

Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24

• Scholastic Book Fair - Library

Friday, April 17

• 8th Grade Field Trip - Top Golf
• Middle School Dance, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 24

• Clifford PTO Auction

Congratulations to Our 8th Grade Basketball Champions! 🏀

We are excited to share some fantastic news - our 8th grade basketball team brought home their 4th consecutive championship trophy!

Over the past four seasons, the team has compiled an incredible record of approximately 47–1, a true testament to their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. This season, they showed tremendous grit with several come-from-behind victories and continued to grow both as athletes and as young men.

What stands out most is their sportsmanship and character. Even in the face of challenges or taunting, they handled themselves with maturity and respect - choosing to seek support from coaches and referees rather than respond negatively. We are so proud of the way they represented our school both on and off the court.

Most importantly, they had fun and came together as a strong, united team as the season progressed.

Congratulations to our championship team:

• Jalen Garcia

• Caleb Martin

• Sterling Tidwell

• Connor Ahmann

• Beckett McGlennon

• Alexander Lizama (Daniel)

• Sam Averill

• Nathen Valencia

Way to go, Dolphins! 🎉

Please join us for this month’s Principal’s Coffee on Friday, March 27th at 8:15 AM in the library. During this time, we will share updates on current and upcoming events, discuss the development of our Single Plan for Student Achievement for the 2026–2027 school year, preview our upcoming Clifford Board presentation, and provide space for questions and discussion.

Coffee, breakfast treats, and Spanish translation will be provided. We hope you can join us!

Our school Lost & Found is currently overflowing with jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more! If your child is missing any items, please take a moment to stop by and check the Lost & Found, located outside the front office.

All unclaimed items will be donated over spring break, so be sure to look through it no later than Friday, April 3rd.

Thank you for helping us keep our Lost & Found organized!

This month’s focus isCooperation. One way to thinkabout Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share?

Cooperation is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.

Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Cooperation. This week, plan a time where everyone needs to work together to accomplish a shared goal like cleaning up the space you live in or making a meal together. Make sure everyone has a role to play with specific tasks. When the project is complete, discuss and celebrate how each person’s part was important to the end result.

Please apply to be the next President, Secretary, or Treasurer of SEPTAR! We need some motivated parents to continue the mission and vision of this PTA. Please join an informal Zoom on April 14 at 7pm to learn more!

To join the meeting: bit.ly/BoardOpeningsChat To apply for a position: bit.ly/SEPTAR-2026ElectionApplication

Questions? Email us -- septarinfo@gmail.com Thank you!

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.

Clifford Families Page: Do you have more than one student at Clifford? We would like to include them in the yearbook's "Clifford Families" page. Please email Mr Agan at jagan@rcsdk8.net to let him know.

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

Gregory M. Walton, Stanford Professor of Psychology, Author, Ordinary Magic

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://gregwalton2026.eventbrite.com

In Ordinary Magic, Stanford psychologist Gregory M. Walton explores how small, wise interventions in everyday life can lead to significant positive change, addressing core questions like "Can I succeed?" and "Do I belong?"

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

This Parents Under Pressure presentation is sponsored by generous donors from Sutter Health and the San Mateo County Office of Education, in partnership with The Parent Venture.

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

Emily Edlynn, PhD, Psychologist, Author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)

Register: https://emilyedlynn2026rcsd.eventbrite.com

How do we support our children’s autonomy while maintaining boundaries? In Autonomy-Supportive Parenting, psychologist Emily Edlynn, PhD offers a flexible parenting framework that can apply to every family and every parental relationship.

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

This presentation is sponsored by the Redwood City School District, Redwood City Together, Sequoia Healthcare District, and The Parent Venture.

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