To the Borel Community

We are all one, and it is time to step up once again. The recent earthquake in Haiti has created a great need for food, water, medicine, shelter, etc. The Life Skills classes will be taking your Red Cross donations, at lunch, in front of room 24.  Our global community is calling for help.  Let's do what we do best...come together. (The Sixth Grade Life Skills Classes & Mrs. Fenech)

Parcel Tax Information

As you may be aware, during the past 3 years, drastic budget reductions in Sacramento have forced the San Mateo-Foster City Schools to cut more than $18 million from school budgets. On February 23, 2010, in a mail-only ballot election, voters will be able to approve stable local funding that cannot be taken away by the state.  The measure would extend the current parcel tax, which was approved by over 70% of local voters seven years ago, and increase the rate by $96 ($8 per month) while providing a senior exemption and independent oversight.  The funds will be used to offset damaging state budget cuts and preserve the quality of education in our local schools by:  attracting and retaining qualified teachers, maintaining school libraries, providing middle school art and music programs, supporting small class sizes.

SamTrans Rate Change

Effective February 1, 2010 youth fares for SamTrans will cost $1.25 and youth tokens (bag of 10) will cost $10.00.  For more information, please contact SamTrans Customer Service at 1-800-660-4287.

National Geobee

Congratulations to Louis Lam for winning the 2010 National Geographic Bee.  Cleo Wienbar is our runner-up.  Louis will now compete on the state level.  Thank you to ALL our participants for “hanging in there” during some very difficult questions. Other participants:  Gabriella Bermudez, Keenan Flynn, John Graham, Austin Kang, Jordan Kranzler, Michael Lanthier, Matt Lanthier, David Straub, and Katie Wysong.

Borel Open House Power Point Presentation

To read more about Borel, an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Prep Candidate School, click here...

8th Grade Graduation Important Date Change

Please mark your calendar. The eighth grade graduation date has changed from June 9th to Tuesday, June 8th at 5:30 pm at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.

Table Top Luncheon Design

It's time again to start thinking about your tabletop designs for the much-loved Table Top Design Luncheon, which will be held on March 13, 2010. Last year the event and tables were extraordinary and we know this year will be no exception. If you have a creative, crafty or just plain fun side, please contact Katy Boggs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 345-2854. We are anticipating a large number to attend so we hope to hear from you soon!

PTA Membership - Fair Share

The Borel Middle School PTA is pleased to offer the option of making your membership payment in multiple payments on your credit card over time. Click here to donate...

School Loop

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