SUSD Community Newsletter

Dear Shoreline Community,

To begin, I want to once again reiterate how important all members of our Shoreline community are to the vibrance and sustainability of our district. Our school staff has been working hard over the past month to prepare to support our students and families in the event that Immigration Enforcement officials show up on our campuses looking for people and/or information. Our Board of Trustees has updated its policies and passed a resolution affirming our practices that support the privacy of all of our families and the safety of our school sites. Staff at our school sites have been trained on the legal requirements for protecting student privacy, and how to respond if that privacy is questioned or infringed upon. District leadership participates in regular, ongoing, countywide meetings to remain informed about updates to policies and local practices, in an effort to quickly take action, as needed, in response. We recognize the importance of remaining prepared to support our families however we can, and will remain vigilant in doing so, no matter how great the concern becomes.

This February we will return to the annual tradition of hosting a daytime Board of Trustees meeting at Tomales High School to showcase the many exciting programs our high school has to offer. In addition, we will have our Mid-Winter Break during the third week of the month. Below you will find more detailed information related to the many things that Shoreline has to offer in February, as long as we can get the weather to be a little more cooperative.

In community,

Adam Jennings

Superintendent

Shoreline Unified School District

Parent/Caregiver Education Events:
Let's Talk Discussion #3 - Parenting to Support Our Teens

Wednesday, February 5th from 7-8:30pm. Register here.

The Media and Having Difficult Conversations with Your Child

Thursday, February 27th from 6:15-7:30pm. Register here.

North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is hosting a virtual parent education event for Shoreline families offered in Spanish and English:

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

February 27th @ 6:30–7:30 PM

Register here

Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) News:

THS TUPE Peer Educators will attend the county-wide, full day, TUPE Peer Educator Training at the Marin County Office of Education this month.

Substance Use Education:

10th-grade students will receive presentations on the use of Stimulants and Alcohol and Other Depressants.

Mid-year Counseling Data:

• THS Counseling Mid-year Report
• NMCS School-Based Clinicians Mid-year Report
• NMCS School-Based Clinicians Mid-year Report (Spanish)

The Bridge the Gap program at Tomales High School continues to provide essential academic support and enrichment opportunities for students. The team has been working closely with school administration and staff to ensure that services effectively meet the needs of the THS student population.

The program offers push-in tutoring, where English and Science tutors provide one-on-one and group support within classrooms during independent work time. Additionally, in-class intervention allows students to receive targeted academic support through pull-out sessions for individualized assistance. After school, students can attend tutoring sessions in the library, where tutors are available to help with English, Math, History, and Language coursework.

A key component of Bridge the Gap is its college exploration opportunities. During Late Winter Break, a group 11 of Juniors will participate in an overnight college road trip spanning three days and two nights. This year, students will visit UC Davis, University of the Pacific, CSU San Jose, CSU Monterey, and UC Santa Cruz, gaining valuable insight into college life and opportunities beyond high school.

We are grateful for our partnership with Bridge the Gap and appreciate their dedication to supporting our students' success.

Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) registration for the 2025-2026 school year at Bodega Bay Elementary.

Registration packets are due by February 12, 2025.
In-person registration: February 26-28, 12:30-2:30 PM. Call 707-875-2724 to schedule an appointment today!
Location: Bodega Bay Elementary, 1200 Canon St., Bodega Bay, CA 94923.

Required documents include a birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency, and a dental exam dated after February 15, 2025.

Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025, for Kindergarten and 4 years old between September 2, 2024 – September 1, 2025, for TK.

The District Calendar Committee is working on creating school calendars for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years, including school breaks. Our goal is to make sure the new calendars meet the needs of our families.

Your feedback is very important and will help guide the committee as we develop calendar options for families to review and vote on. Please complete the calendar survey and share you r input with our Calendar Committee.

Shoreline Preschool is now accepting applications for children as young as 2 years old who are potty trained. The preschool offers both part-time and full-time options to accommodate your family’s schedule. With convenient locations in Bodega Bay and Tomales.

Our dedicated staff focuses on fostering social-emotional growth while supporting the development of gross and fine motor skills in a nurturing and engaging environment that prepares students for TK and beyond.

For more information or to schedule a visit to learn about schedule options and fees, please contact Mrs. Velarde, Preschool Director, at (707) 703-6117.

The West Marin-Inverness School PTSA is excited to host its first-ever Crab Feed, and we want you to be part of this incredible evening! Don’t miss out on a night of delicious food, great company, and community support.

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab dinner while supporting our local school and spending time with fellow parents, teachers, and neighbors.

🗓 Date: February 8, 2025
📍 Location: Strauss Home Ranch
🎟 Tickets: Available now!
👉 Purchase tickets here

All funds raised will directly support programs, activities, and the enrichment of our students' education. This is an event you won’t want to miss — come for the crab, stay for the community!

The Tomales Friends of Agriculture's Annual Dinner and Auction is sold out, but you can still support this important cause. Consider becoming a sponsor. Your contributions Funds raised support agricultural education. You can also support this by purchasing a personalized engraved brick to be displayed at the front of the new agriculture education facility, funded through a Career Technical Education (CTE) Program grant. The grant awarded up to $3 million to create a new agriculture facility that will include a classroom, kitchen, greenhouse, and other essential resources.

Order your brick today! Deadline: March 31st. Annual Dinner & Auction Sponsorships- due by Feb. 21st. For more details on how you can get involved, visit tomalesfriendsofag.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.

Bridge the Gap is offering after-school tutoring on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 pm to 5:00 pm and Wednesdays 1:40 pm to 3:00 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.

Sunset School is always looking for volunteers to lead enrichment activities on Wednesdays. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate and experienced in the following areas:

• Cooking
• Arts & Crafts
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• Sports & Physical Activities
• History Lessons & Cultural Exploration

If you're interested in volunteering for either of these opportunities, please email me at audrey.sullivan@shoreline.com

Your contribution will help inspire our students and make Wednesdays extra special.

The student participatory budgeting project is currently underway at all of our district schools. Tomales High School and Tomales Elementary are participating as part of a class, while West Marin Elementary and Bodega Bay are involved through their Student Councils.

Participatory budgeting allows students to decide how funds will be spent to improve their school. This project gives students a chance to lead the planning and promotion of their ideas, which will be voted on by their peers. Teachers and student council advisors are guiding them through the process.

Funds have been allocated from the Community Schools Budget at the elementary schools, and Tomales High has received a grant from West Marin Fund to support the project. Voting will take place in mid-March. This project empowers students to shape their school environment and make decisions that reflect their needs.

West Marin-Inverness and Tomales Elementary will participate in the new Have A Heart Challenge, which encourages students to care about walking, biking, carpooling, and riding the bus to school for safer streets, healthy minds and bodies, and to protect the environment. Safe Routes to School Events Page

Students received an activity card that they will complete daily with their parent/guardian.

On the last day, February 14, students may enter their activity card into a raffle to win a scooter!

Sonoma County’s Bibliobus will be stationed at Bodega Bay Elementary's parking lot on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 PM.

The Bibliobus provides access to books, Wi-Fi, and other resources. Community members can register for a library card and take advantage of this convenient service. Stop by and explore all the Bibliobus has to offer!

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!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Bodega Bay Elementary’s 2nd Annual Casino Night! Sponsored by McNear’s and Seared Restaurant, this exciting benefit event will take place on March 22, 2025, from 5 PM – 9 PM at the UC Davis Marine Lab in Bodega Bay.

Join us for a night of gaming, a silent auction, delicious food and drinks, and great company—all in support of Bodega Bay Elementary School! Try your luck at the blackjack table, roll the dice at the craps table, or spin the wheel at the roulette table.

Tickets are $60 and are limited! Purchase yours at Bodega Bay School (cash and checks accepted), via Venmo @BBS-Fundraising, or online at www.bodegabay.shorelineunified.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and auction item donations are welcome! Support our students while enjoying a fantastic night out! 21 & over only. For more information, contact Carrie O'Donnell at carrie.odonnell@shorelineunified.org.

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 Elementary is introducing a new section in the weekly newsletter where families can give away or search for items they need. If you’re looking for something like a dresser or have items to offer, simply reach out to Mrs. O'Donell, and it will be shared with the community. This space can also be used for selling items.

Additionally, if there’s enough interest, a Spring Closet Clean-out event will be organized where families can swap gently used clothes. Please take a moment to answer the poll sent through ParentSquare if you'd like to participate.

This is a great opportunity to reduce waste and help each other out!

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.

February is Black History Month—a time to honor, remember, and celebrate the extraordinary contributions and resilience of Black Americans throughout history. Let's commemorate their stories, achievements, and ongoing journey towards equality.

West Marin Community Services will host a college presentation during the Tomales Youth Center pilot program featuring guest speaker Lupita Mercado from the College of Marin. Join us to learn about exciting opportunities available through the summer program!

Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tomales High School Library

For more information, contact (415) 663-8418 or email youth.program@westmarincs.org. Don’t miss this chance to connect and explore summer programs!

Tomales Elementary will be hosting a Know Your Rights workshop on Friday, February 7th, at 8:30 AM in the Family Center. This informative session, presented by Supervisor Rodoni's Office, will provide valuable information to support our community.

On February 11, West Marin-Inverness Elementary, in collaboration with West Marin Community Services and other partners, is hosting a Family Preparedness Plan Workshop in the Family Center from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This is an opportunity for families to get assistance with their family preparedness plans—especially in light of recent immigration updates, as it is always best to be prepared. For more information, contact Glenda Mejia, WMS-INV Family Advocate, at glenda.mejia@shorelineunified.org.

West Marin-Inverness School will host a Family Art Night on February 12 at 5 PM at West Marin School. Colleen Conley will open her art classroom to students and their families for a fun, creative evening. This is a great opportunity to explore different art techniques, work on projects together, and enjoy access to a wide variety of arts and crafts supplies. Join us for a night of creativity, connection, and family fun! We hope to see you there!

Our February Board meeting will take place on February 13th at 8:30 a.m. at Tomales High School. A Zoom option will be available for those who cannot attend in person. Click here to access the meeting on Zoom.

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

Our district will have a late winter break from February 17th to 21st, with no classes during these days. This is a great time for students, families, and staff to recharge, spend time together, or enjoy a short getaway. Classes will resume on Monday, February 24th. We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable break!

The Petaluma Health Center mobile health clinic will be at West Marin School to provide Mobile Health Services to students and the community; adults and children are welcome. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive well-child exams, immunizations, urgent care services, family planning services, and more.

Date: February 25, 2025

Time: 9 am to 4 pm

Location

Bus Garage Behind West Marin Elementary

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

Save the date for our 3rd Community Schools District Table Meeting on March 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 pm at West Marin Elementary! Agenda and more information will be shared through ParentSquare.

Save the Date for our 2nd Annual Reclassification Ceremony on March 5th at 6 pm, where we will celebrate our English Learners who have been reclassified. This is an invitation-only event for the honored students and their families. Invitations will go out to the parents of the honored students soon.

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

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

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: March 11th at 6:15 p.m.
• WMS-INV: March 13th at 3:15 p.m.
• PTA/PTSA Meetings:
• PTA at BBS: February 12th at 4:00 p.m.
• PTA at TES: February 27th at 3:00 p.m.
• PTSA at WMS-INV: March 11th at 6p.m.
• School Site Council:
• SSC at WMS: February 10th at 4:30p.m.
• SSC at TES: February 11th at 3p.m.
• SSC at BBS: February 13th at 3 p.m.
• SSC at THS: February 25th at 3:15 p.m.

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

During the first whole week in February, we celebrate National School Counseling Week. This year, form February 3rd-7th our School Counselors for the amazing work they do every day to help our students succeed in school and in life. Thank you to our Shoreline Unified School Counselors for working hard to ensure our students feel safe and connected. We appreciate the work you all do every day at each one of our sites.

Classified:

• Para Educator II Special Education (temporary) – Tomales High School
• District Mechanic
• Van Driver, 5 days per week
• District Technology Coordinator

• Bus Drivers – part-time and substitute positions

Coach

• Cross Country Coach