April 23, 2024

REMINDERS BELOW:

8th GRADE PROMOTION DANCE FUND - Donations Needed!
Borel Auction Update! Total Funds raised, Thank you's, and ways to donate
Open PTA Board positions - we need your help
We are looking for parents to join the ELAC Executive Committee for 2024-2025 school year.
Online Wellness Event this week. Cyberbullying Prevention, Thursday, April 25 from 6-7 pm
Join us on Monday, May 13th, 4-6pm for an amazing allcove San Mateo event
Please join the Borel Boosters Facebook Page for up to date information

8th GRADE PROMOTION DANCE FUND - DONATIONS NEEDED

Attention 8th Grade Families! It's time to start planning a night to remember for our graduates, but we need funds to make this dance unforgettable. Please contribute to the Promotion Dance Fund so we can start preparing for the magic: For more information and to donate, please click here. Thank you.

Borel Auction Update! Total Funds raised, thank you's and ways to donate

Borel's 1st annual Live Auction, coupled with our third annual Online Auction, exceeded expectations! Together, we surpassed our goal, raising over $70,000 (on a goal of $56,500) including proceeds from Lunch Bunch sales for the upcoming school year (2024-2025).

The Auction team extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed and participated, both online and in person. The event was a blast, and we're thrilled to have generated funds that directly benefit the Borel school community and our children.

A massive thank you goes out to our dedicated and creative volunteers – a fantastic group of parents who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. From securing sponsorships to coordinating catering, décor, desserts, procurement, operations, communications, financial management, and supporting staff and teacher events, as well as our amazing MC/Auctioneer – YOUR efforts are truly appreciated! Here is a list of well over 30+ parents and staff who contributed to the auction success in BIG ways!

Furthermore, there's still an opportunity to donate to Fund-A-Need and sign up for teacher-sponsored events for students (that take place in May) and Lunch Bunch for the 2024-2025 school year. Don't miss out – Click here to sign up or contribute if you haven't already!

Interested in becoming a PTA Board member?

We are still looking to fill the following positions for the 2024-2025 Borel PTA board: Extra Curricular Liaison, ELAC Liaison and Historian. Please contact Elisha at parliamentarian@borelbobcats.org with any PTA Board nomination questions. For more information on these positions please click here

Please join the ELAC Executive Committee for 2024-2025!

ELAC is composed of families of multilingual students. ELAC supports school goals around multilingual learners. During the ELAC meetings parents learn more about the programs offered to their children and make recommendations about these programs. For more information click here and feel free to come tonight to the ELAC meeting in the Borel Library from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Online event - Cyberbullying Prevention, Thursday, April 25 from 6:00-7:00 pm

Sameer Hinduja, PhD, professor, speaker, and author, is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on cyberbullying and safe social media.

As a noted researcher on youth and social media issues, Dr. Hinduja trains parents, educators, mental health professionals, and students around the world on how to promote the positive use of technology, build healthy online communities, and foster well-being.

In this presentation, Dr. Hinduja will share "best practices" around cyberbullying, artificial intelligence (AI), and safe social media use that can be implemented in your home and family. For more information, click here

Join us on Monday, May 13th, 4-6pm for an amazing allcove San Mateo event

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, allcove San Mateo and the Borel PTA are hosting a special event for Borel students and families at the brand new allcove San Mateo center! Come visit allcove, see the awesome new youth-designed space and learn about the free health, education and peer support resources available to all students 12-25 years old.

Monday, May 13th, 4-6pm at allcove

Address: 2600 S El Camino Real, Suite 300 San Mateo, CA 94403

Join us for a scavenger hunt with prizes, snacks and drinks, an Origami workshop, and tours of the center. Every student who participates in the scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing to win one of four $25 gift cards!

Borel students can earn community service credit by attending and sharing with a friend or family member something they learned about this new community resource! RSVP here and see attached flyer English and Spanish

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