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Readathon 2021
January 22 - February 5
This year's Readathon will highlight books from our "Culturally Relevant Literature" Project.
Our community has the blessing of diversity so our goal this year is to broaden the perspectives of our students through lesser-known picture books that reflect the multifaceted nature of those who call San Mateo and Foster City home.
So mark your calendars, stock up on books from our partners at the public and school libraries, and get ready to track those reading minutes!
Top readers and fundraisers from each school will enjoy a virtual reception with local children’s author, Khalid White.
Culturally Relevant Literature Project
What is Culturally Relevant Literature?
Culturally relevant literature reflects the diverse group of children we have in our district - these books celebrate and represent all our students, their families, languages, traditions, and varied life experiences.
View our San Mateo Public Librarians recommending Culturally Relevant Literature for grades 4 & 5
Ms. Chelsea - Stargazing, by Jen Wang
Ms. Aisha - Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle, by Hilda Eunice Burgos
Ms. Mary - The Real Boy, by Anne Ursu
Please share your suggestion for CRL books to include in our classrooms
Suggest booksProyecto de literatura culturalmente relevante
¿Qué es la literatura culturalmente relevante?
La literatura culturalmente relevante refleja el grupo diverso de niños que tenemos en nuestro distrito; estos libros celebran y representan a todos nuestros estudiantes, sus familias, idiomas, tradiciones y variadas experiencias de vida.
Vea a nuestros bibliotecarios de San Mateo recomiendan Literatura Culturalmente Relevante para los grados 4 y 5
Ms. Chelsea - Stargazing, by Jen Wang
Ms. Aisha - Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle, by Hilda Eunice Burgos
Ms. Mary - The Real Boy, by Anne Ursu
Por favor sugiera libros para CRL libros en cada aula
Sugiera librosGilead Sciences grants $500,000
to the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation
Gilead Sciences, Inc. granted the San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation a $500,000 grant to pilot Project Inspiration, a 3 year 5 million dollar initiative to advance academic leadership, health and safety, and Arts education.
Gilead continues to be our inspiration as innovators with a passion for creating the possible. Their active commitment to our learning community has established them as a pillar of excellence for our youth. We are so grateful to Gilead for their partnership and dedication to helping address funding gaps and unmet needs in our community.
Thermal scanners will be used to facilitate the hands free temperature screening necessary of all students and staff before entry into the school. They will be ordered immediately so they can be placed at school sites and District buildings in January. This technology will help ensure the health and safety of our staff, students, and families.
The funding for the three year Science Teacher on Special Assignment (ToSA) will have a lasting impact on science education in our District for years to come. This ToSA will provide consistent expertise for training elementary and middle school teachers, adapting curriculum for a hybrid of digital and in-person learning, and modifying processes and approaches to meet the needs of struggling students and widen our reach to all, regardless of location.
Project Inspiration
This grant launches our Project Inspiration pilot taking the SMFCEdFund into a new era in building educational opportunity for all students in our San Mateo-Foster City School District.
The $500,000 grant will allow us to address the health and safety issues caused by the pandemic as well as embark on a three year academic leadership initiative to strengthen science education for all 11,000 students in the District.
Join Us
It is our hope that Gilead’s funding of this pilot program inspires confidence in other community leaders to follow their lead and join Project Inspiration.
We welcome all corporations, non-profits, foundations, and community partners of all sizes to join us in addressing equity and opportunity in our District through advancing academic leadership, health and safety, and Arts education. Together we can make Project Inspiration a reality for our students.
Our Fundraising Continues
We rely on community donations to support programs like art, music, science, and technology for all our district students. This year, we have also purchased backpacks for our students in need so that they will have the necessary school supplies for at-home learning. Our suggested donation is $250 per family, but every dollar counts. We would love to see 100% participation at any donation level.
If you have donated already, thank you! If you haven’t, please consider doing so. Does your company match? It's a great way to increase the impact of your donation.
Board & Staff Info
SMFC Ed Foundation Board & Staff
We are a volunteer board of parents and community members, and we would love to welcome creative, knowledgeable and dedicated parents and community members to help us. If you’re interested in helping with a fundraiser, working on a committee, being a school liaison, sharing your expertise (grant writing, social media, marketing) and/or becoming a board member, please contact us.
Upcoming Meetings
1170 Chess Drive | Foster City
- Monday, February 8th, 2021
- Monday, March 8th, 2021
- Monday, April 19th, 2021
- Monday, May 10th, 2021
- Monday, June 14th, 2021
