On November 14, 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to integrate at her elementary school in New Orleans. Her courageous act of showing up to school each day played an important role in the civil rights movement. Several of our schools will be honoring this important event by recreating this walk.

Join us in honoring Ruby Bridges by teaching children about her story or taking a mindful walk while reflecting on Ruby's courage. Learn more about Ruby and how to celebrate her role in the civil rights movement atwww.smcoe.org/rubybridges.

Our district office and schools will be closed on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. We encourage all staff and families to remember and honor the more than 18 million veterans living across the country today. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us every day.

National Native American Heritage Month provides the opportunity for all in San Mateo County to learn about the Ramaytush Ohlone people, their role in history, and their efforts to keep their culture alive. 

Join us in recognizing November as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. Learn more and find other resources on the San Mateo County Office of Education’s website.

Join us in thanking our school leaders during this Week of the School Administrator!

As education leaders, school administrators play an important role in providing quality and equitable education to all students in public schools. They work closely with families, labor organizations, elected boards, and the community to ensure the priorities of excellence and equity remain at the forefront of their work.

If you see a school administrator this week, take a second to thank them for their dedication to education.

This October, join us in promoting a safe and welcoming school environment for all students for National Bullying Awareness Month! This year, we are helping students to become more resilient and build the strength they need to navigate tough situations, prioritize their mental health, and succeed in school.

Find resources to help address bullying and build resiliency among your students. Together, we can build a future where all students feel safe, respected, and ready to achieve their dreams!

This October, we honor the rich heritage and contributions of Filipino Americans in recognition of Filipino American History Month!

As the second-largest Asian American group in the country and the third-largest ethnic group in California, Filipino Americans have played a critical part in the history and culture of both the United States and California.

This month, as we celebrate Filipino heritage, let’s recognize and appreciate the cultural wealth and distinctiveness that the Filipino community brings to our collective heritage.

#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #SanMateoCounty

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with us this October 2024!

LGBTQ+ History Month honors the significant contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals throughout American history. It also aims to ensure that the achievements and roles of LGBTQ+ people are accurately represented in K-12 history education in California.

Explore this curated list of LGBTQ+ educator resources here: https://bit.ly/46mJhN1. 

Jefferson Elementary School District, The American Federation of Teachers Local 3267, and Westlake Elementary PTA Presents:

Family Literacy Night 2024 

at Westlake Elementary

Please gather your family together and join us on  Thursday, October 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for pizza and a fun night of reading with a camping theme!

Families will learn tips for reading together at home and discover new strategies to help improve their student’s decoding, fluency and comprehension. 

Please RSVP by completing this FORM by 10/22/24