| Coming Soon: TK and Kindergarten Info Sessions |
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Enrollment for the upcoming 2027-28 school year opens on Monday, Nov. 2! Are you, or do you know, a local family interested in learning more about Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten? SRCS is hosting informational sessions for parents and guardians considering TK or Kindergarten for their child.
At each session, district and school leaders, along with teachers, will share information and answer questions about our programs, a typical school day, our Dual Language Program, aftercare opportunities, how to enroll and more.
Open to All Interested Families
The Early Learning Center at Short School
Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 6-7 pm
Presented in English with Spanish Interpretation
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Bahia Vista Elementary School
Thursday, Nov. 19 |. 6-7 pm
Presented in Spanish with English Interpretation
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| TL Students Turn Civic Learning Into Action |
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In recognition of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 15, Terra Linda High School’s AP US Government & Politics students hosted a campus-wide voter registration and pre-registration drive to prepare their peers to participate in the democratic process.
Led by teacher Ashley Sanchez Ayoob, students guided their peers through the process, answered questions and emphasized the importance of civic participation. An impressive 427 completed registration forms were delivered to the Marin County Elections Office for processing.
The project reflects a central goal of the class: moving beyond learning how American government works to empowering students with the knowledge and tools to become informed, engaged participants in their democracy.
| Bullying Prevention Month |
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October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, an important time to reinforce our commitment to creating safe, inclusive and respectful learning environments for all students. Throughout the month, elementary and middle schools are focusing on leading events with resources from the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation.
We encourage you to:
- Take time for age-appropriate discussions that highlight kindness, respect and inclusion.
- Remind your children about reporting procedures and available support if they experience or witness bullying.
- Model positive relationships and reinforce our schools' expectations for behavior.
| Attendance Reminder: Short-Term Independent Study Contracts |
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If your family is expected to be away from school for an extended vacation or family emergency up to 15 school days, please reach out to your school to request a Short-Term Independent Study Contract. This contract includes clear expectations for the student, family, school and teacher regarding independent study for up to 15 days and is aligned with the Education Code. The purpose is to maintain students’ access to education while out of school. Students and families are encouraged to reach out to your school's office for more information.
| Emergency Preparedness: Standard Response Protocol |
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SRCS is dedicated to safeguarding the educational environment. This year, we are implementing the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) across our schools. Our goal is to create a shared approach to safety that strengthens emergency preparedness District-wide. SRP provides a clear, consistent and easy-to-understand approach to responding to a wide range of emergencies, such as fires, severe weather, accidents, intruders and other threats to safety.
There are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is then followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter.
View the two-page guide to learn more about the protocols and find parent guidance in the event of an incident [English | Spanish].
| Safe Routes to School Event a Success |
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SRCS students joined thousands of others from across Marin to celebrate the International Walk to School Day on Oct. 7 by choosing an active way of transportation.
The annual celebration, Safe Routes to Schools’ biggest event of the year, brought out walking school buses, bike trains, school mascots and plenty of school spirit (pictured: Venetia Valley students arriving to school). Learn more.
| Upcoming Parent Education Opportunities |
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The Marin County Office of Education has organized and compiled some upcoming events that are free are designed to support parents, caregivers and families throughout Marin.
We want to especially highlight the upcoming session (presented in Spanish), "La Estrella" Presentacion de Pelicula y Charla (Community Film Screening & Discussion), set for Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6-8 pm at the new Davidson Middle School Multipurpose Facility. Hosted by SRCS and MCOE, it will be an evening for families and students to learn, connect and talk together about fentanyl prevention, wellness and community support.
Additional Upcoming EventsFor a comprehensive look at free local parent and family education opportunities throughout the school year, visit: 2026-27 Parent & Family Education Events | Parent Education Group (PEG) Marin.
Spotlight on Summer Capital Facilities Projects
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This past summer marked a milestone in our Bond Program, with more campuses under construction simultaneously than ever before!
This video highlights the recently completed improvements, made possible by the hundreds of dedicated individuals working to modernize our schools and enhance learning environments for students.
The work continues! More information about all our projects is available at srcsbondprogram.org.
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