Arundel Elementary School

09/23/2026

What do parcel tax dollars support? Last week, we shared how bond funding supports our school buildings and facilities. This week, we’re taking a closer look at the other side of local school funding: parcel taxes.

Unlike bond funding, parcel tax dollars support the people and programs that directly serve students, including:

• Teachers and staff
• Core academic programs
• Student support services
• High-quality educational programs and learning opportunities
• Maintaining strong instruction across our schools

It’s an easy way to remember the difference:

Bonds = Buildings
Parcel Taxes = People + Programs

Learn more about how local funding supports San Carlos schools and the upcoming parcel tax measure:
https://tinyurl.com/2026ParcelTax

09/16/2026

Understanding Local School Funding: What Do Bond Dollars Pay For?

As we look ahead to the upcoming parcel tax renewal, we want our community to understand how local school funding works—and why these two funding sources are not interchangeable.

Bond funding, such as Measure H, supports long-term improvements to our school facilities—including classrooms, roofs, windows, doors, HVAC systems and modernization projects.

You can see those dollars at work across San Carlos schools, creating safer, more comfortable and climate-ready learning environments for students and staff.

An important distinction: By law, bond funds cannot be used for ongoing expenses such as teacher and staff salaries or educational programs.

That’s why different sources of local funding serve different purposes.

Bonds = Buildings. Parcel Taxes = People + Programs.

Learn more about local school funding and the upcoming parcel tax:
https://tinyurl.com/2026ParcelTax

09/16/2026

🌟 Spotlight on Excellence: Healthy Cities Tutoring!

At this week’s Board meeting, we were proud to recognize Healthy Cities Tutoring (HCT) and the incredible impact the program continues to have on San Carlos students.

HCT leaders Georganne Morin and Emily McLuhan shared highlights from the program, along with a tutor-student pair who spoke about their experience and the meaningful connections built through tutoring.

🎉 This year is extra special as Healthy Cities Tutoring celebrates 30 years of supporting students and strengthening our community!

Congratulations to HCT on this incredible milestone, and thank you to all of the tutors who give their time to help our students thrive! 💚

09/03/2026

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Welcome to School Year 26-27! As you enjoy the lovely summer weather, and get in final adventures or picnics in the park with your families - we wanted to send you a few updates.

Read the Superintendent's Welcome Back Message - https://app.smore.com/n/tmdv3

06/15/2026

🍉 Summer Registration | June 22 – August 10, 2026 🍉

New to San Carlos School District for the 2026–27 school year? Welcome!

Although school offices close for the summer beginning Thursday, June 18, new student registration will remain available online through PowerSchool Enrollment.

Register Early: Due to high demand and limited capacity, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 6th grade are nearing enrollment limits. Student placement is determined on a first-come, first-served basis once all required registration documents have been submitted and verified.

We encourage families to complete the registration process as soon as possible to maximize placement opportunities.

For questions or assistance, please contact our Registration Department at [email protected].

06/15/2026

☀️ School’s out and summer is here! We hope all of our San Carlos School District students, families, and staff enjoy a fun, restful, and adventure-filled break.

Please note that school offices will be closed for the summer from June 19 through August 10. While offices are closed, new student registration will continue to be available online through PowerSchool Enrollment.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year in August. Have a safe and wonderful summer! 🌴

02/07/2026

National School Counseling Week (February 2–6) is a special time to recognize and celebrate the incredible impact our school counselors have on students, families, and school communities every single day. This week highlights the essential role counselors play in supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional well-being, and future planning.

Our counselors do so much more than many people realize—listening, guiding, advocating, and helping students navigate challenges while discovering their strengths and possibilities. We are deeply grateful for their compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping every student thrive. This week, and always, we celebrate and thank our school counselors for the difference they make.💜