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What if you could influence the structure of your child's school, ensure they receive a quality education, and foster a vibrant community while doing so?  In this podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Dr. Christian Rubalcaba, Director of School Leadership, Anavela Calderon, a student from San Mateo Park School, and Tania Toala, a parent with children in the district. The four discuss the community schools project and the impact our community makes to create a school that serves their needs.

Together they paint an inspiring picture of parent empowerment and community engagement in the school district, demonstrating the potential for a better school environment through collaboration and open dialogue.

Learn more by visiting the Community Schools webpage on the district website.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the oneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dennis Hills and Teacher on Special Assignment for LGBTQ+, Israel Cruz. The heartwarming episode provides our community with a journey into the world of educators who go above and beyond in their commitment to fostering inclusivity and acceptance.

The LGBTQ+ ToSA position was created from the district's strategic plan. To provide ALL students with a support system that fosters inclusivity and acceptance for who they are, as they are.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the oneSMFC podcast,  Superintendent Ochoa is joined by a top Footsteps2Brilliance user, Beatriz Oliveira Lima, and Mrs. Sandra Oliveita Lima. Beatriz Oliveira Lima is becoming a strong multilingual student who has learned to speak English within 30 days of using the F2B program. Their family arrived from Brazil in February 2023. This early literacy program gives our community a great example of how parents can create a strong routine and strong reading habits that make literacy fun!

Congratulations to Beatriz for all of her hard work in being able to learn English and beginning to speak Spanish, "pocito."

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the oneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by student Yuito, a top Footsteps2Brilliance reader in the district, and his mom, Mrs.  Akiko Motomura.  The three discuss the usage of F2B and its power to provide Yuito with the tools to learn English since his move from Tokyo, Japan, in 2022. With barely a year and a half in Foster City, Yuito conducted the podcast entirely in English.

We are so proud of the fantastic work Yuito has accomplished here in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this special episode of the oneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by three Empowering Student Voices Council members from Parkside Montessori, North Shoreview Montessori, and Abbott Middle School. The three decompress on the student panel led by Sueprintendent for the 2023 - 2024 Admin Launch in July 2023.

Learn more about the Empowering Student Voices Council.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the OneSMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Restorative Solutions' very own President and co-founder, Randy Compton,  and principal, Lead Trainer, and Consultant, Catherine Childs. The three discuss the How, the Why, and the What regarding to restorative practice and restorative justice.

The district is excited about this partnership and for the nearly 600 district staff and employees trained in this field.

Learn more about Restorative Solutions.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the OneSMFC podcast Superintendent Ochoa is joined by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Schools, Pam Bartfield, and the Principal on Special Assignment for the Annex Afterschool program Tiffany Kiniris. In this episode, the three discuss all things Annex Academic Enrichment Camp! The third installment of our initial Turkey Camp during the fall break in 2022.
 
The district thanks the County of San Mateo for the generous summer program grant that has enabled us to give more support to students throughout the year!

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the OneSMFC podcast Superintendent is joined by Coordinator of Special Education Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell and Beach Park Elementary's Moderate/Severe Special Day Class Teacher Jeremy Jarvie! The three discuss what Extended School Year (ESY) is and how it is different than a regular school year for our students with special needs.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent is joined by the Director of Multilingual Learner Services, Aleyda Barrera-Cruz, the Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation, Mark Herrera, and the Principal on Special Assignment, Dr. Ryan Haven. The four discuss cross-departmental collaboration to create a safe, welcoming, and fun summer school experience for our students.

Visit our Summer School page to learn more about other summer offerings.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!

In this episode of the OneSMFC Podcast, Superintendent Ochoa is joined by Executive Director for the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation, Sonja Tappan, and Beach Park Elementary student Zach Thorpe. This student feature podcast highlights the strong community and equitable focus Zach brings to life in our district.

Zach highlights the impact of shoe waste on the environment and how GotSneakers has helped to reduce this waste and also provides shoes for many across the globe. Zach is inspiring and provides a crucial student-centered point of view as to how we can all make a difference toward sustainability.

From Zach: Our current sneaker drive will be at Foster City Elementary School from April 4-27, 2023. Please drop off your closed-toed shoes, in any condition, in our Got Sneaker? bins. All donations of shoes help support the sneaker drive and raise money to benefit all students in our district!"
 
Learn more about GotSneakers? fundraising program,
Learn about the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation.

Interested in learning more? Check out our recent On the Road to Year 3 Annual Report!