Noelia Corzo

Community Resources Are Available! Please see the SMC COVID-19 website for the most up-to-date info. Includes food, financial and other resources: https://cmo.s...mcgov.org/covid-19-resources. We will post the most recent flyers we receive on our news page: http://www.smfcsd.net//help-is-available-in-san-mateo-coun Please share with your community.

At last night's Board meeting, we covered two big topics: 1) Our reopening plans and 2) Neighborhood priority for our magnet schools. I wanted to provide a few ...updates on both. For our reopening plans, you can access the presentation from Dr. Rosas by visiting the agenda here (https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx). Please be on the lookout for more accessible information outlining a communications plan for the next few months, with more concrete next steps. In our discussion last night around instituting neighborhood priority for our four schools without boundaries - College Park, Fiesta Gardens, North Shoreview Montessori, Parkside Montessori - there were many disturbing comments made about students who live in the North Central neighborhood that surrounds College Park. As I stated last night, I was appalled at the racist rhetoric that was used by both teachers and parents. We were told that "those students" haven't historically been successful at College Park. We were told that "Mandarin is a really difficult language" and that "students who are learning English" would have trouble. We were reminded that there is another school being built in the corner lot for "those students." These exclusionary and divisive statements have no place in our schools or our community. As a public school district, it is our responsibility to ensure that our schools are safe and welcoming for all students. There are no prerequisites for attending a public school - it doesn't matter where you live, what language you speak at home, or how much money your family has - we have a responsibility and obligation to serve all of our students and to ensure that they are provided with access to a high-quality and rigorous education. In its current state, College Park is not living up to that commitment and the comments last night were indicative of a divisive and unwelcoming environment. To be clear, if kids struggle and leave any of our schools - that is our fault. If you are a teacher who hasn’t been able to successfully serve a diverse group of students, you are accountable. If you are a school leader who has allowed that to happen, you are accountable. If you are a parent who has seen groups of students pushed out of or treated unfairly at your school and haven’t spoken up, you are accountable. As district leadership and Board members, we are accountable for these failures - and that is exactly why we are having this discussion and why we need to make adjustments to what is happening. While I fully support our magnet and immersion programs, and recognize the value they have for our community, these programs have a responsibility to meet the needs of all of our students and families. I shared last night that if the College Park community is unable to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students, then dismantling the program should be on the table for Board discussion. Exclusionary programs have no place in our district. My hope is that our community can work together to maintain a rigorous program that is accessible to all and to invite and welcome students from all backgrounds and neighborhoods to be included. I look forward to working together to make that happen.

Tonight's the Night! Lights, Camera, Auction! is FREE; register at Greater Giving https://smfcedfund.ggo.bid. This evening, we will come together to raise mo...ney to support virtual innovation and resources for all students in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The event reception opens at 6:30pm, so please feel free to come early and socialize by chatting with friends! At 7pm our virtual gala begins! Please be sure to view the program for more information about what to expect and our exciting live auction lots: https://tinyurl.com/Program-Lights-Camera-Auction! Don't miss out on this very special evening! Share this post and tag 3 friends. "See" you this evening! Shara Watkins - San Mateo-Foster City School Board Trustee Noelia Corzo - San Mateo-Foster City School Board Trustee Alison Proctor The City of San Mateo City of Foster City, CA - Government San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce Foster City Chamber of Commerce

Tonight at 6:30pm, StarVista's CAPS program is partnering with San Mateo-Foster City School District and SMFC PTA Council to host a workshop to help families ma...nage the stressors of COVID-19. Presented in English and Spanish. Reserve your spot now: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSe2U6cWhyYtRhf9r7/viewform #mentalhealth #stress #navigatingstress #selfcare #motivation #anxiety #SanMateoCounty

My pup will be participating! Will yours??

GALA REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please register for Save the Date: Lights, Camera, Auction! at https://smfcedfund.ggo.bid today. Also, MokTok contest rules were... released just in time for the weekend! We can’t wait to receive your video entry. Learn all you need to know on the SMFC Education Foundation webpage: https://smfcedfund.org/gala. See more

We are immensely grateful to the San Mateo Labor Council for your generosity in supporting Save the Date: Lights, Camera, Auction! Thank you for being a partner... in this work and for your fierce advocacy for education and for our community. San Mateo-Foster City School District Julie Lind Shara Watkins - San Mateo-Foster City School Board Trustee Noelia Corzo - San Mateo-Foster City School Board Trustee Ken Chin Rebecca Hitchcock Alison Proctor See more

When I met Senator Hill, he shared that he always does the work to understand the issues from all sides so when he makes a decision he is centered on his values... with a clear analysis. I have worked hard to earn Senator Hill's endorsement and am so grateful for his support and vote as a San Matean. www.amourencelee.com #teamamo See more

Don’t miss our workshop this Thursday!

Join me this Friday!!

¡Kevin Mullin me respaldado! ¡Gracias por ser gran proponiente de inclusión y diversidad en nuestra comunidad! (Imagen: Photo de Miembro del Asembleo Kevin Mul...lin con una corbata y saco puesto. Tiene las palabras "Respaldada Por: Kevin Mullin Orador Pro Tempore Para El Distrito 22 de la Asamblea del Estado de California. '"Ligia Andrade Zúñiga es la mejor opción para la Junta de Sindicatos del Distrito de Escuelas Preparatorias San Mateo Union. Ligia se dedica a la interseccionalidad e inclusión de todas las comunidades, estudiantes y familias de nuestro distrito. La conozco desde hace muchos años, y su liderazgo en diferentes comisiones y juntas que representan a estas comunidades demuestran su habilidad.' Ligia Andrade Zuniga Junta de sindicatos del SMUHSD 2020") See more

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees is this Thursday, Aug 20, 2020, 6:30 pm. The meeting will be conducted remotely and is open to the public. Pl...ease find the full meeting agenda and how to participate by phone or Zoom on the Board Agendas webpage at: http://www.smfcsd.net//board-meeting-agendas-minutes-and-s. Participating by Zoom enables public comment. La próxima reunión regular de la Mesa Directiva es este jueves 20 de agosto del 2020, 6:30 pm. La reunión se llevará a cabo de forma remota y será abierta al público. Encuentre el programa completo de la reunión y cómo participar por teléfono o Zoom en la página web de Agendas en: http://www.smfcsd.net//board-meeting-agendas-minutes-and-s .html. Participar vía Zoom permite comentarios públicos.

Happy first of distance learning kiddos! Today might be a little confusing but tomorrow will be easier. Hope you have fun and learn a ton! #smfcsd #firstdayofschool #distancelearning #students #education