SUSD Community Newsletter

Dear Shoreline Community,

March is here, and we are at that time of year where we find ourselves moving between days of sunshine and days of rain. In our classrooms we are working to squeeze all of the learning we can into the days between mid-winter and spring break. We have begun our planning for next year, considering how we update our goals, policies, and practices to respond to the needs of our students and families, using the information that we have gathered so far this year.

To that end, please take a few moments to complete the California Parent Survey for your child’s school site, which was sent out last week, and will be used to help us better understand your input into the programs and policies within our district. Your feedback is critical to our planning process, and we are stronger as a district when we all work together as a community to meet the needs of our students.

In addition, a big focus of the next month will be to begin the development of our new, Shoreline Expanded Learning program, which will include our after school program and our summer and intersession program. Our first step will be to hire a Director to lead the development of the program. We greatly appreciate our partnership with the YMCA over the last few years, and their efforts to support our afterschool and summer programs. We are looking forward to the opportunity to develop a program that is more tailored to our specific needs, and that is more affordable for all.

I hope you have a wonderful March,

Adam Jennings

Superintendent

Shoreline Unified School District

Wellness at Tomales High School:

9th-grade students are currently participating in Health Ed lessons provided by Huckleberry Youth Programs and facilitated by THS staff.

THS staff and students are participating in a two week long Acts of Kindness challenge sponsored by the Student Wellness Ambassador Program (SWAP). Students receive Brave Bucks for taking care of themselves, each other, and their school campus. Each Brave Buck is an entry into a raffle to win a Prom Ticket or JBL Headphones.

In Homeroom, THS students are engaging in another lesson on digital citizenship/digital literacy, building on the digital values activity done in November.

THS Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Peer Educators are heading to West Marin School to provide lessons on nicotine/vaping and cannabis to 6th and 7th-grade students.

On March 5th, Shoreline Unified proudly hosted its second annual reclassification ceremony at Tomales High School. This special event honored 14 students from across our district who successfully reclassified this year, recognizing their dedication and academic achievement.

Superintendent Adam Jennings showed his admiration for the students’ efforts by addressing attendees in Spanish, a language he is not fluent in—demonstrating his deep respect and commitment to our multilingual community.

We were also honored to welcome Adriana Quintana as our guest speaker. A former SUSD student and current Program Coordinator for Bridge the Gap at Tomales High School, Adriana shared her personal journey through our district and higher education as an English Learner. She emphasized the importance of a strong support system when navigating this process and expressed deep gratitude to her mother for being her biggest motivator. Adriana encouraged all students to recognize their potential and stay motivated to pursue their dreams.

We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to continuing this tradition of celebrating their hard work and perseverance!

Your feedback is important. The California School Parent Survey helps us understand what’s working and where we can improve. This information guides our district and schools in creating the best learning environment for all students.

Please click the link for your student's school below. If you have more than one student at the same school, complete the survey for your oldest student. If you have children at different schools, please complete one survey per school. The survey is completely confidential.

The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, March 14. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. We truly appreciate your support.

Tomales High School

Bodega Bay Elementary

Tomales Elementary

West Marin Elementary

Inverness Elementary

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.

Our new Ag. classroom and kitchen, greenhouse and storage building are almost complete, and we are so excited to move into our brand new facilities very soon! We want you to be a part of this exciting chapter in our history. You can leave a lasting legacy by purchasing a commemorative brick that will be displayed in front of our new facility. Your brick will serve as a permanent reminder of your support for the Tomales High School ag program and Tomales FFA. Examples of bricks made could be to represent your family, business, ranch, a graduate/alumni, in memory of a loved one, or a quote.

For more details and to order online: https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/tomales/ or fill out and return the attached form with a check.

Orders close March 31st!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Our March Board meeting will take place on March 13th at 6 p.m. at West Marin 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.

It’s time for TK-Kindergarten registration at Inverness and Tomales Elementary Schools.

Tomales Elementary
March 13 & 14
Call 707-878-2214 to schedule an appointment.

Inverness Elementary
Registration: March 19
Call 415-663-1014 to schedule an appointment.
School Tour: March 14 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Required Documents:

• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Proof of residency

Eligibility:

• Kindergarten: Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Children must be 4 years old between September 2, 2024 – September 1, 2025

We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.

Our elementary Schools will be on a minimum day schedule on March 13 and 14.

School dismissals:

TES TK-3rd: 12:15 pm

TES 4th-8th: 12:20 pm.

Inverness: 12:15 pm

West Marin School: 12:30 pm

Bodega Bay Elementary: 12:30 pm

On Monday, March 17th, our certificated and support staff will participate in professional development activities. There will be no classes on this day.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 18th.

Save the date for West Marin-Inverness' Family Movie Night sponsored by the PTSA, March 21st at 5:30 p.m. More details will be shared through ParentSquare.

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.

Please save the date for Tomales Elementary's International Night! Come out on March 27th and learn about other cultures—more details to come via ParentSquare.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of delicious food, bingo, raffles, and an exciting auction, all in support of the 8th-grade class at West Marin Elementary. Mark your calendars for March 27, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM for a night you won’t want to miss.

Spaghetti dinner prices are $8 for kids 9 and under, $15 for adults, and $35 for families of four or more. Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a great time while helping the 8th-grade class. We look forward to seeing you there.

Join us for a fun-filled PTA Family Movie Night at Tomales Elementary School. We’ll be showing Hop on Friday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in the Tomales Elementary Gym. Enjoy free pizza and popcorn while you watch. Bring the whole family for a great evening together. We hope to see you there.

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.
• THS: March 18th at 6 p.m.
• PTA/PTSA Meetings:
• PTA at BBS: March 19th at 4:00 p.m.
• PTSA at WMS-INV: March 11th at 6p.m.
• School Site Council:
• SSC at BBS: March 20th at 3 p.m.
• SSC at THS: 25th at 3:15 p.m.

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

Congratulations to our Tomales FFA Officers who participated in the North Coast Region Spring Experience last weekend and brought home some awards. Shane Renati, Avrie Wilson, Nora Giacomini, and Eva Taylor earned their State Degree! Special recognition goes to Natalia Marquez for securing first place in the region for Spanish Creed (Blue Division), and to Ivan Gonzalez for being a regional finalist. Eva Taylor also earned regional proficiency awards in Dairy Production-Placement and Agriculture Processing.

The North Coast Region Spring Experience brought together students for an exciting two-day event filled with competitions, awards, and leadership opportunities. The event featured Regional Officer Screening and LDE contests on Saturday, followed by an Awards Luncheon and meetings on Sunday.

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

• Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
• Varsity Boys Soccer Coach