| Free Public Library Cards for All Students |
We are proud to partner with the San Rafael Public Library and the Marin County Free Library to expand student access to educational and entertaining books, homework help, movies and more. Librarians from the San Rafael Public Library and Marin County Free Library will provide every TK-12th grade student with a free library card. (If your child already has a card, both cards may be used and will work.) Elementary students will receive them at school and middle and high school students can use their student ID as a library card.
Our local libraries are places for children, families and caregivers to connect, learn and grow together. Research indicates:
- Children who have library cards and visit the library perform better in school.
- Public library staff help students learn how to do age-appropriate Internet searches and participate in online tutoring and using resources for homework help using free, public-access computers.
- A library card is the most important school supply.
SRPL and MCFL do not charge fines for items returned late. You still must return items to avoid replacement charges. Click here if you do not wish for your child to have a free library card [English | Spanish].
We're preparing for our Budget Advisory Committee meetings for this school year. Meetings for the Elementary School District and High School District will be in January, March and one additional spring date (held in the District Office from 4:15 - 5:15). Learn more and sign up for committee meetings.
These meetings are an opportunity to discuss the financial operations of the districts, including budget development, budget adoption, resource development, revenues and expenditures and serve as a vehicle for communication about these issues.
|
|
Artificial Intelligence Task Force
|
|
SRCS is forming a TK-12 working group on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in K12 education. This group will be considering aspects of this technology in relation to educator and student use for teaching and learning with the goal of bringing recommendations to the Board of Education.
We are specifically seeking elementary, middle school and high school parents, as well as a DELAC parent representative, to participate. Four evening virtual meetings will be held this school year starting in January. Some knowledge or experience with artificial intelligence is useful to have for this group. If you are interested in joining in this collaborative work, please complete this form.
The SRCS Board of Education adopted the following resolutions at their recent meetings:
Civic Engagement and Youth Voting
|
|
Our high schools have recently engaged in non-partisan, civic learning opportunities to motivate students to be active participants in democracy and to think about voting.
Terra Linda High School AP Government students (pictured) conducted a voter registration drive and registered and pre-registered 374 juniors and seniors in honor of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17. At San Rafael High School, representatives from Canal Alliance's "A Votar, Marin" campaign conducted voter outreach in all of the twelfth grade social studies classes. Many students registered (and pre-registered, for 16- and 17-year-olds). Students learned about how to research what will be on the November ballot and about how to increase voter registration in our community.
Seeking Future SRCS Educators; Apply for Teacher Residency Program
|
|
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Do you have a Bachelor's degree? Are you interested in obtaining a teacher credential and Master's degree at the same time? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Alder Teacher Residency Program with SRCS is for you!
We are thrilled to be recruiting our third cohort of residents for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. A $40,000 living stipend is provided, in addition to other benefits. As an affordable and supportive pathway to a rewarding and successful teaching career, SRCS is invested in this program as a way to both expand our teacher pipeline and diversify our teaching staff. Program flyer | Financial aid info | Application
| New Educators Celebrated at Chamber Event |
|
SRCS is a proud member of the San Rafael Chamber, and we were well-represented at the Chamber's event to welcome new educators on Sept. 18!
This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for the greater business community to connect with and recognize our new staff for their dedication to education and nurturing our future workforce.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Vacant Classified Positions |
|
We are excited to have you join our team at SRCS! We have a wide variety of either full-time or part-time positions such as custodians, campus supervisors, instructional assistants, college and career advisors and more. Click here for more details of our vacant classified positions and contact Human Resources at 415-492-3212 or kmoncayo@srcs.org with questions.
|
|
Summer Program Reflections
|
|
Looking back at this past summer, we were thrilled to host students TK-12 for various summer learning experiences. In partnership with several community groups, we enrolled over 1,000 elementary and middle school students for programs that focused on creating joyful and enriching opportunities. Read the 2024 Summer Impact Report to learn more about the TK-8 experience.
For our high school students, the summer programs included enrichment and academic acceleration and support opportunities. A highlight was a trip to Muir Woods (pictured), where students could disconnect from technology and instead reflect on their connection to nature. The integrated Algebra 1 course, which highlighted the use of mathematics in STEM fields, also joined for the Muir Woods trip. The adventure allowed students to become real scientists in their field and practice the application of their math skills outside of a worksheet focused environment. They were able to apply their knowledge of concepts like slope, intercepts and variables to the tree ring sizes and the growth of the redwoods.
Monthly Tech Tips: Safe Online Behavior
|
|
As kids grow up spending more and more time online — for entertainment and for learning — it's important that they know how to stay safe. This month's tips are from Common Sense Media on online safety.
- Whether they're playing multiplayer games or using social media, guide your children to be responsible by going over some basic rules of internet safety for grades K–5.
- For any age, talk about your family's rules and expectations for behavior and being mindful of what they share online. This can go a long way in supporting your children's safety and well-being.
Eyes Up, Marin - Let’s Make our Streets Safer
|
|
You may see bright and colorful banners, lawn signs and social media posts popping up all over Marin asking people to keep their “Eyes Up” and be alert. These signs ask drivers to slow down, watch when turning and look for pedestrians in the crosswalk; bicyclists to yield to pedestrians and to follow the rules of the road; and those walking to pay attention when crossing the street.
The campaign is part of the Street Smarts Program and Safe Routes to Schools, locally funded programs of the Transportation Authority of Marin. Learn more and find resources.
|
|
|
|
 |
|
San Rafael City Schools
www.srcs.org | communications@srcs.org
310 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 9490
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional settings for Safari Browser.
