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Weekly Newsletter
Edition #15 (12/7)
TIP: Rotate your phone to landscape for the best reading experience.
Principal’s Note:
This Friday we will celebrate our staff with our PTSA sponsored holiday lunch. As we move further into winter, I am grateful for each person who shows up every day with purpose and a belief in putting other people first.
San Marin's staff would love to hear from you, so don’t be afraid to reach out with an email and share your appreciation!
Announcements & Community Events:
Youth E-Bike Safety Advisory: What Parents Should Know
Under California law, all e-bikes must have fully operable pedals, and the motor must not exceed 750 watts. Marin County has adopted additional safety regulations for Class 2 (throttle-assisted) e-bikes. Here’s a quick break down:
- Class 1: Pedal-assist, up to 20 mph. The ONLY e-bike legal for all ages in Marin County. Helmets are required for riders under 18 and strongly encouraged for everyone.
- Class 2: Throttle-powered, up to 20 mph. In Marin County, riders must be 16 or older, and helmets are required for all ages.
- Class 3: Pedal-assist, up to 28 mph. Riders must be 16 or older and helmets are required for all ages statewide. These e-bikes are not allowed on multi-use pathways in Marin County.
Individuals under 16 years old are prohibited from riding e-scooters. Riders aged 16 and older must possess a valid driver's license or permit and wear a helmet.
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
2026 Yearbook Sales! (Espanol)
Learning Lounge:
Free tutoring is available at the Novato Public Libraries through the Homework Helpers program! Locations and Hours:
Novato Public Library Wed 3:30-5
S. Novato Public Library Th 3:30-5 and Sat 12-2
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
Counselor’s Corner:
2025-26 AP Exam Test Takers- Please review your College Board accounts
The first order has been submitted for AP exams. Students, please go to your College Board accounts and review the "Exam Day" section for each of your online classes you've joined. Make sure that the exams that are registered correspond to the ones you purchased and submitted a blue AP Exam Order Form for. If there are any errors, please email Mr. Hu Jhu@nusd.org as soon as possible. Here is some more information regarding AP Exams:
ELAC:
Please save the date for our next ELAC meeting on December 17th, from 6pm to 7 pm in the library! We will have a presentation from 10,000 Degrees, who will share information about:
1. What is Financial Aid?
2. What are FAFSA/CADAA?
3. Scholarships available for students
We will also have a report on what is happening in San Marin, by Assistant Principal, Mrs. Torres. Light refreshments will be served to celebrate the end of the semester. Bring something to share if you wish! Questions? Contact Carmen directly at (415) 798-5165
We hope to see you there!
College & Career:
Planning to submit a FAFSA, CA Dream Act, or 10,000 Degrees Scholarship? We’re here to help!
Financial Aid Workshops: 11/4- 2/25
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
San Marin Music Dine and Donate: December 9th at Tommy's Salsa
Music Boosters Meeting: December 18th at 7 pm Room 805 or via Zoom
STEM:
Please join us on December 11th from 6-7:30pm for Chemistry Game Night. Board games that you can play using chemical reactions. Fun for the whole family. Open to the public.
Want to apply to be apart of our STEM program? Application window: 11/1-1/9!
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
Weekly Athletic Schedule:
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Edition #14 (11/30)
TIP: Rotate your phone to landscape for the best reading experience.
Principal’s Note:
From my perspective, December brings a natural pause in our school year. As we step into the final month of 2025, I want to recognize the momentum we’ve built working together.
This fall was full. Athletic success across multiple teams, strong performing arts in our musical and rock band shows, reorganizing robotics, the launch of our testing center, student leadership events, CTE, STEM, ELD program planning, and solid classroom learning all moved forward with real energy.
Inside classrooms, our Learning Walks launched in November and gave us a shared look at instruction. Cross-department cohorts visited classrooms, recorded non-evaluative observations, and brought that information back to the Instructional Leadership Team. This work will continue by sharing findings with the whole staff and visiting more classrooms in January!
The instructional strengths we saw included clear routines, purposeful tasks, and students using academic language to explain their thinking. The work is ongoing, and we will keep learning together and sharing progress as we go.
I am also grateful for the relationships forming across campus. I have said before that I am committed to building a school where adults can have hard conversations and improve how we spend time together. I am seeing new meeting structures, intentional greetings, restorative conversations, and movement toward a culture that is not just talked about, but lived.
As we step into December, we still have important work to do. The goal is simple: keep improving instruction through Learning Walks that help us study student engagement; stay grounded in honest conversation; repair relationships when harm or strain shows up. I feel clarity and purpose heading into January and look forward to keeping you informed along the way.
Announcements & Community Events:
Reminder: Tardy Policy
When the first bell rings, students are expected to be moving promptly toward their next class.
A student is considered on time when they have entered the classroom before the second bell.
Tardy Notifications: Parents/guardians will be notified via automated robocall if their student is marked late to class. Parents/guardian’s who are not receiving these robocalls should contact your attendance tech Jacque Baniqued (A-L) or Michelle Guin (M-Z).
Monitoring & Consequences: Tardiness will be monitored by administration and campus supervisors. Students with excessive tardies 10 or more are getting assigned tardy lunchtime detention.
Being on time is an essential habit for academic success and future readiness—show respect for your teachers, your classmates, and your own learning by arriving on time.
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
2026 Yearbook Sales! (Espanol)
Learning Lounge:
Free tutoring is available at the Novato Public Libraries through the Homework Helpers program! Locations and Hours:
Novato Public Library Wed 3:30-5
S. Novato Public Library Th 3:30-5 and Sat 12-2
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
Counselor’s Corner:
Senior Presentations:
Seniors: UC and CSU deadlines are DUE on December 1st. Counselors did not work the week of Thanksgiving break if you have trouble with applications please refer to the senior packet for useful information and troubleshooting about the college application process.
2025-26 AP Exam Test Takers- Please review your College Board accounts
The first order has been submitted for AP exams. Students, please go to your College Board accounts and review the "Exam Day" section for each of your online classes you've joined. Make sure that the exams that are registered correspond to the ones you purchased and submitted a blue AP Exam Order Form for. If there are any errors, please email Mr. Hu Jhu@nusd.org as soon as possible. Here is some more information regarding AP Exams:
Register for the SAT - Novato High opens seats for our students who want to take the test. They regularly open seats during their lunchtime on Wednesdays @ 11:40. Seats fill quickly with students from outside the area so try at this time for best chance. They are adding seats for the December exam now. Popular spring seat times will be added closer to those SAT dates.
College & Career:
Planning to submit a FAFSA, CA Dream Act, or 10,000 Degrees Scholarship? We’re here to help!
Financial Aid Workshops: 11/4- 2/25
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Spirit Week, Winter Wonderland: Dec 1st-5th!
- Monday (wear PJs)
- Tuesday (Slippers & Crazy Socks)
- Wednesday (Sweater Weather)
- Thursday (Below 0: Dress for Snow!)
- Friday (Class Colors - Rally Day!)
Art Club Hosts Love Without Borders, an Art Show and Sale to benefit refugees in Greece--12/3 at TrailHead, 4-7pm.
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
Congratulations to our musical theatre students–actors, theatre techs, pit orchestra– and their directors, teachers, and parent volunteers, on their outstanding two weekend run of White Christmas! It was well received by all who attended the shows and put us all in the holiday mood. If you would like to watch the videos of this performance, request to be on the San Marin Music Boosters email list: sanmarinmusicboosters@gmail.com
Upcoming Instrumental & Choir Performances
Classical Concert: Dec 4th at 7 pm in the PAC
Jazz Concert: December 5th at 7 pm in the PAC
Come both nights to hear our fabulous choral and instrumental groups!
Wishing a great experience to our music students who will be participating in the Sacramento State Jazz Fest on 12/6.
San Marin Music Dine and Donate: December 9th at Tommy's Salsa
Music Boosters Meeting: December 18th at 7 pm Room 805 or via Zoom
STEM:
Please join us on December 11th from 6-7:30pm for Chemistry Game Night. Board games that you can play using chemical reactions. Fun for the whole family. Open to the public.
Want to apply to be apart of our STEM program? Application window: 11/1-1/9!
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
Weekly Athletic Schedule:
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Edition #13 (9/16)
TIP: Rotate your phone to landscape for the best reading experience.
Principal’s Note:
Congratulations to our San Marin Boys Water Polo team. On Saturday they made school history by winning our first ever NCS Boys Water Polo Championship.
Next up is the NorCal Championships where they will face the Bulldogs from Turlock High School. This is a great accompishment for our school and water polo community. Let’s go Mustangs!
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On Friday night Mustang Football went toe-to-toe with Cardinal Newman in the NCS playoffs and the game went to double overtime. The game was unlike anything I’ve seen at the high school level. I’m proud of how our players, coaches and our fans showed up! The San Marin community filled the stands and I want to especially congratulate our seniors on a strong season and a memorable finish.
On Sunday I was able to see the final showing of White Christmas. The countless hours of work behind this production was obvious. Congratulations to the cast, crew, parent volunteers, teachers, tech teams and everyone who made it possible!
Announcements & Community Events:
Secure Campus to Lockdown Drill reminder - Tuesday, 11/18. Please practice respectfully and listen to teacher instructions.
With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) halting on November 1, many families across our community will feel an immediate impact. To help, our PTSA, STEM, VAPA, ELAC, Mustang Athletics, Sports Boosters, Music Boosters, ASB / Student Leadership are joining hands to run the 2025 Mustang Food Drive! Please review the attached flyers for more info.
Reminder: Tardy Policy
When the first bell rings, students are expected to be moving promptly toward their next class.
A student is considered on time when they have entered the classroom before the second bell.
Tardy Notifications: Parents/guardians will be notified via automated robocall if their student is marked late to class. Parents/guardian’s who are not receiving these robocalls should contact your attendance tech Jacque Baniqued (A-L) or Michelle Guin (M-Z).
Monitoring & Consequences: Tardiness will be monitored by administration and campus supervisors. Students with excessive tardies 10 or more are getting assigned tardy lunchtime detention.
Being on time is an essential habit for academic success and future readiness—show respect for your teachers, your classmates, and your own learning by arriving on time.
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
2026 Yearbook Sales! (Espanol)
Learning Lounge:
Free tutoring is available at the Novato Public Libraries through the Homework Helpers program! Locations and Hours:
Novato Public Library Wed 3:30-5
S. Novato Public Library Th 3:30-5 and Sat 12-2
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
Counselor’s Corner:
Senior Presentations:
Counselors presented to all Freshman in Health and Ethnic Studies classes last week on grad requirements, A-G requirements, school involvement, Grit and Growth mindset.
For Seniors: CSU and UC deadlines are approaching December 1. Click here for the senior college application packet with lots of helpful application info and tips for all platforms. Support is available before break - don’t wait.
Register for the SAT - Novato High opens seats for our students who want to take the test. They regularly open seats during their lunchtime on Wednesdays @ 11:40. Seats fill quickly with students from outside the area so try at this time for best chance. They are adding seats for the December exam now. Popular spring seat times will be added closer to those SAT dates.
College & Career:
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Restore Novato’s Wetlands!
Join the Marin Audubon Society for upcoming volunteer workdays at the Bahia Wetlands. Student volunteers will help restore critical wildlife habitat while learning about local ecosystems and conservation work. These events are a great way to earn service hours, connect with nature, and make a lasting impact.
Upcoming Dates: Sunday November 2nd and Sunday, November 16th
Sign up here for the awesome opportunity!
Planning to submit a FAFSA, CA Dream Act, or 10,000 Degrees Scholarship? We’re here to help!
Financial Aid Workshops: 11/4- 2/25
CoM Workshops—11/18!
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
Congratulations to our musical theatre students–actors, theatre techs, pit orchestra– and their directors, teachers, and parent volunteers, on their outstanding two weekend run of White Christmas! It was well received by all who attended the shows and put us all in the holiday mood. If you would like to watch the videos of this performance, request to be on the San Marin Music Boosters email list: sanmarinmusicboosters@gmail.com
Music Boosters Meeting
November 19th
7 pm Room 805 or request Zoom link at sanmarinmusicboosters@gmail.com
Upcoming Instrumental & Choir Performances
Classical Concert:
Dec 4th at 7 pm in the PAC
Jazz Concert:
December 5th at 7 pm in the PAC
STEM:
Congratulations to our November STEM Students of the month.
Please join us on December 11th from 6-7:30pm for Chemistry Game Night. Board games that you can play using chemical reactions. Fun for the whole family. Open to the public.
Want to apply to be apart of our STEM program? Application window: 11/1-1/9!
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
Weekly Athletic Schedule:
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Edition #12 (11/9)
TIP: Rotate your phone to landscape for the best reading experience.
Principal’s Note:
This week, I am pleased to highlight more ways our staff and students are working together to build a more connected, inclusive, and welcoming San Marin community. This year, we just recently launched the English Language Development (ELD) Alliance program. This is a student-designed effort that brings energy, connection, and belonging to our ELD community.
Students are organized into “houses,” each centered on a characteristic they value and identify with. Once a month, during our first Access period, these Alliances come together for friendly competitions, teamwork challenges, and shared celebrations. Throughout the year, teams earn points for participation, collaboration, and community spirit.
The goal is simple: to help students feel connected, have space to be themselves, and build relationships grounded in support and allyship, both in ELD and across campus.
Check out the Alliance banners designed by students!
Announcements & Community Events:
With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) halting on November 1, many families across our community will feel an immediate impact. To help, our PTSA, STEM, VAPA, ELAC, Mustang Athletics, Sports Boosters, Music Boosters, ASB / Student Leadership are joining hands to run the 2025 Mustang Food Drive! Please review the attached flyers for more info.
Reminder: Tardy Policy
When the first bell rings, students are expected to be moving promptly toward their next class.
A student is considered on time when they have entered the classroom before the second bell.
Tardy Notifications: Parents/guardians will be notified via automated robocall if their student is marked late to class. Parents/guardian’s who are not receiving these robocalls should contact your attendance tech Jacque Baniqued (A-L) or Michelle Guin (M-Z).
Monitoring & Consequences: Tardiness will be monitored by administration and campus supervisors. Students with excessive tardies 10 or more are getting assigned tardy lunchtime detention.
Being on time is an essential habit for academic success and future readiness—show respect for your teachers, your classmates, and your own learning by arriving on time.
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
2026 Yearbook Sales! (Espanol)
Learning Lounge:
Learning Lounge will be closed on Tuesday November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Free tutoring is available at the Novato Public Libraries through the Homework Helpers program! Locations and Hours:
Novato Public Library Wed 3:30-5
S. Novato Public Library Th 3:30-5 and Sat 12-2
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
Join us for our next PTSA General Association Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 11th
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30pm
Place: San Marin Library or Zoom
Guest Speakers: Superintendent, Dr. Tracy Smith and CFO, Josh Braff
Topic: NUSD Budget Update
Here’s the QR code or visist this link.
Counselor’s Corner:
Senior Presentations:
Counselors presented to all Freshman in Health and Ethnic Studies classes last week on grad requirements, A-G requirements, school involvement, Grit and Growth mindset.
For Seniors: CSU and UC deadlines are approaching December 1. Click here for the senior college application packet with lots of helpful application info and tips for all platforms. Support is available before break - don’t wait.
Register for the SAT - Novato High opens seats for our students who want to take the test. They regularly open seats during their lunchtime on Wednesdays @ 11:40. Seats fill quickly with students from outside the area so try at this time for best chance. They are adding seats for the December exam now. Popular spring seat times will be added closer to those SAT dates.
College & Career:
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Restore Novato’s Wetlands!
Join the Marin Audubon Society for upcoming volunteer workdays at the Bahia Wetlands. Student volunteers will help restore critical wildlife habitat while learning about local ecosystems and conservation work. These events are a great way to earn service hours, connect with nature, and make a lasting impact.
Upcoming Dates: Sunday November 2nd and Sunday, November 16th
Sign up here for the awesome opportunity!
Planning to submit a FAFSA, CA Dream Act, or 10,000 Degrees Scholarship? We’re here to help!
Financial Aid Workshops: 11/4- 2/25
CoM Workshops—11/18!
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
San Marin Fall Musical, White Christmas: November 9 & 14, 15, 16 in the PAC.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets on sale here! Rehearsals are underway now for our upcoming fall musical. Make plans to attend this heartwarming holiday classic and support our hard working actors, techs, and pit orchestra. It’s going to be a fantastic show!
Music Boosters Meeting
November 19th
7 pm Room 805 or request Zoom link at sanmarinmusicboosters@gmail.com
STEM:
Want to apply to be apart of our STEM program? Application window: 11/1-1/9!
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
Weekly Athletic Schedule:
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Edition #11 (11/2)
Principal’s Note:
This week, I am pleased to highlight the ways our staff and students are working together to build a more connected, inclusive, and welcoming San Marin community.
On Thursday, our staff took part in an “Upstander” professional development training led by an inspiring team of student and adult facilitators. The session gave us a chance to reflect on how each of us contributes to a school culture where racial slurs can be normalized or not tolerated in any context.
An Upstander is someone who recognizes when something said is wrong and chooses to act. Instead of staying silent or pretending like they did not hear it, an Upstander speaks up and takes steps to address the situation.
Our goal is to increase our awareness and develop skills so when a racial slur occurs, our staff is able to call people in, not out. We want to be able to explore impact, educate students, and repair harm when it occurs.
The photos from the day show what this learning looked like in action. Building a community grounded in respect and empathy will take all of us and I look forward to sharing our progress along the way.
TIP: Rotate your phone to landscape for the best reading experience.
Announcements & Community Events:
With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) halting on November 1, many families across our community will feel an immediate impact. To help, our PTSA, STEM, VAPA, ELAC, Mustang Athletics, Sports Boosters, Music Boosters, ASB / Student Leadership are joining hands to run the 2025 Mustang Food Drive! Please review the attached flyers for more info.
Student of the Month!
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Matilda Kim |
Effort |
McNally |
Matilda is an engaged and respectful student. She works hard to stay on top of any work she misses due to cheer and is helpful to her classmates |
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Danna Castillo |
Determination |
Bernt |
Danna shows up to 7th period with a great attitude and ready to learn. She puts 100% into everything she works on, and never shies away from assignments that challenge her. I am consistently impressed with her determination and commitment in English class. Keep up the amazing work, Danna! |
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11 |
Anya Yost |
Positivity |
Femmel |
Anya is a spectacular student. She not only stays on task, but also willingly helps others when possible. She greets me every day in addition to her peers. Having her in class brings a positive atmosphere and she is missed when not present |
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12 |
AJ Conkey |
Positivity |
Norman |
AJ has been an art student for 3 years and his positive attitude, light hearted way and kindness lifted other art student up |
For parents: The Teen Party Landscape: What You Need to Know Virtual Marin Healthy Youth Partnership presentation on 11/5 @7PM on Zoom (English and Spanish)
For Seniors: Please run this information in your parent newsletters. It is important that we let all of our seniors and families know that financial aid is a graduation requirement!2025-2026 Financial Aid Messaging Novato Unified School District.pdf
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
2026 Yearbook Sales! (Espanol)
Join us for our next PTSA General Association Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 11th
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30pm
Place: San Marin Library or Zoom
Guest Speakers: Superintendent, Dr. Tracy Smith and CFO, Josh Braff
Topic: NUSD Budget Update
Here’s the QR code or visist this link.
Learning Lounge:
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
Counselor’s Corner:
AP Exams!
AP exam ordering begins Monday, October 13. Deadline to order your AP exams is Monday, November 3 to avoid a Late Fee of $40 per exam. Click here for steps to order.
Senior Presentations:
Counselors presented in all senior English classes about the college application process. Click here for Slides and here to view the Senior packet (application help resource packet). Click here for a one pager with important college reminder dates/college application workshop dates.
College & Career:
College representative visits:
University of Nevada, Reno-Nov. 4 - 11:45 AM- Staff Lounge
University of Utah - Nov. 5 at Access in Staff Lounge-Sign up on Minga
Clarkson University-Nov. 5 at 12:40 PM- Staff Lounge
Planning to submit a FAFSA, CA Dream Act, or 10,000 Degrees Scholarship? We’re here to help!
Financial Aid Workshops: 11/4- 2/25
Get money for college! Session: Tuesday, 11/4
CoM Workshops—11/18!
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Restore Novato’s Wetlands!
Join the Marin Audubon Society for upcoming volunteer workdays at the Bahia Wetlands. Student volunteers will help restore critical wildlife habitat while learning about local ecosystems and conservation work. These events are a great way to earn service hours, connect with nature, and make a lasting impact.
Upcoming Dates: Sunday November 2nd and Sunday, November 16th
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
San Marin Rock Band Concert: Hopmonk, November 4th @ 7:00pm (Doors open 6:30).
Come rock out to the awesome stylings of our student bands! Tickets on sale here!
Also, same day, Dine and Donate at Hopmonk all day long. Proceeds to benefit San Marin Music. Mention San Marin High at the time of ordering your meal.
San Marin Fall Musical, White Christmas: November 7, 8, 9 & 14, 15, 16 in the PAC.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets on sale here! Rehearsals are underway now for our upcoming fall musical. Make plans to attend this heartwarming holiday classic and support our hard working actors, techs, and pit orchestra. It’s going to be a fantastic show!
Music Boosters Meeting
November 19th
7 pm Room 805 or request Zoom link at sanmarinmusicboosters@gmail.com
STEM:
Want to apply to be apart of our STEM program? Application window: 11/1-1/9!
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
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Edition #10 (10/26)
Principal’s Note:
On Saturday afternoon I caught the final performance of San Marin’s “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand. I’m proud of Mr. Brad Smith’s steady leadership of our drama program, and our student actors brought real courage and craft to the stage. It was a sensational show and a reminder of the talent and heart in our Performing Arts community. Thank you to our actors, Mr. Smith, our parent and caregiver supporters, and the stage and tech crews who made it unforgettable.
Thank you to everyone who came out for our STEM fundraiser Saturday night. It was a sold-out, Oktoberfest-themed, celebration and a great evening at Indian Valley Golf Course.
A few core ideas I shared with attendees: STEM is the new literacy. In 2025, making sense of data, writing simple code, designing solutions, solving complex problems, and creatively sharing what we learn are becoming basic skills. These tools help students thrive in community college, university, the trades, the military, and in careers that are increasingly shaped by technology.
Our three STEM pathways are not narrow tracks. They prioritize and develop people skills like character, communication, cultural competence, collaboration, and critical thinking, all of which travel into engineering, business, entrepreneurship, healthcare, policy, the arts, and more. Skills like systems thinking, iteration, and data analysis show up everywhere. For example, business was the second most popular major among last year’s STEM grads!
Equity remains essential; every student deserves access and real support. All students are starting from different places, and some students need different support in order to reach the same end goals. This is a growth area for San Marin High School and this commitment matters to me, to our NUSD Board, to our Superintendent, and to our STEM faculty.
As I’ve written about before, I am a member of a Superintendent Dr. Smith-led committee studying our STEM programs and processes with the goal of widening access and improving outcomes for all. This is another priority of mine that I look forward to sharing our progress with you.
Announcements & Community Events:
Registering for Access and importance announcement:
Every Monday, students are required to register with one of their teachers to gain access during a designated intervention period. This dedicated time is intentionally built into our schedule to provide valuable support such as:
- Intervention and extra help with concepts
- Reassessment opportunities
- Time to complete or make up missing assignments
We encourage all students to take advantage of this time to enhance their learning and stay on track.
October 30th - minimum day schedule
Join us at our next ELAC meeting
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29th
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Place: San Marin Library
The meeting agenda includes:
- Principal’s report: updates about the school.
- Mental health specialist from BACR, discussing emotional care and communication with our children.
It is a great opportunity to learn and strengthen our community!
Join us for our next PTSA General Association Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 11th
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30pm
Place: San Marin Library or Zoom
Guest Speakers: Superintendent, Dr. Tracy Smith and CFO, Josh Braff
Topic: NUSD Budget Update
Here’s the QR code or visist this link.
Important Message from Attendance:
Parents, please remember to call the attendance office at 415-897-4901 to report if your student will be absent. Please leave the complete name of the student and your relationship to the student.
Please give a reason for the absence and leave a number where we can reach you if we have questions. If your student needs to leave campus early, please call 30 minutes before they need to leave to let us know.
If your student will be absent for 3 or more days please request an Independent Study work package.
If you need to talk to someone about your student:
Students with last names that begin with A-L call Jacquie: 415-798-5162
Students with last names that begin with M-Z call Michelle: 415-798-5163
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
Learning Lounge:
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits: San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29.
Counselor’s Corner:
AP Exams
AP exam ordering begins Monday, October 13. Deadline to order your AP exams is Monday, November 3 to avoid a Late Fee of $40 per exam. Click here for steps to order.
Senior Presentations:
Counselors presented in all senior English classes about the college application process. Click here for Slides and here to view the Senior packet (application help resource packet). Click here for a one pager with important college reminder dates/college application workshop dates.
December SAT:
Looking for a seat for the December SAT? Novato High will be opening some spaces at 11:40 (Lunch) on Wednesdays. Spaces fill quickly with students from outside the area, visit the college board website at that time to snag a seat close to home.
College & Career:
College representative visits in the Staff Lounge this week:
10/28: CSU Chico - 11:45 AM
10/29: University of the Pacific - 10:05 AM (Sign up on Minga)
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Restore Novato’s Wetlands!
Join the Marin Audubon Society for upcoming volunteer workdays at the Bahia Wetlands. Student volunteers will help restore critical wildlife habitat while learning about local ecosystems and conservation work. These events are a great way to earn service hours, connect with nature, and make a lasting impact.
Upcoming Dates: Sunday November 2nd and Sunday, November 16th
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3KRa0vJ
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
San Marin Drama Performance: Check Please: October 24th @ 7pm & October 25th at 2 pm in the PAC. Come support our hard working actors and techs as they weave this comedic tale by Jonathan Rand centering around 12 blind dates at a restaurant. Tickets on sale now—click on the button below!
San Marin Rock Band Concert: Hopmonk, November 4th @ 7:00pm (Doors open 6:30).
Come rock out to the awesome stylings of our student bands! Tickets on sale; click the button below.
Also, same day, Dine and Donate at Hopmonk all day long. Proceeds to benefit San Marin Music. Mention San Marin High at the time of ordering your meal.
San Marin Fall Musical: White Christmas: November 7, 8, 9 & 14, 15, 16 in the PAC.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets on sale now—click on the button below.
Rehearsals are underway now for our upcoming fall musical. Make plans to attend this heartwarming holiday classic and support our hard working actors, techs, and pit orchestra.
It’s going to be a fantastic show!
STEM:
Student STEM Ambassadors needed to support STEM events such as middle school visits, 8th Grade campus tours and fundraisers. Volunteer hours available to those who sign up: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Please join us at Indian Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Oct 25th for an evening of food, auction bidding, and community fun — all to support STEM Marin students and staff! Early bird ticket pricing ends October 11th.
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
Wellness Hub:
The Wellness Hub is looking for non-denominational winter themed decorations. If your family has any spare lights or ornaments that you’re looking to get rid of, we are accepting donations. Thank you!
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*NCS game information announced midday Sunday 10/26
Edition #9 (10/19)
Principal’s Note:
During the AM session of last Monday’s professional development day, our staff welcomed Jeff McCormick from the Center for Educational Leadership (CEL). This week, as promised, I wanted to share where we are in that process.
If you missed an earlier update, San Marin’s work with CEL this year centers on “Learning Walks”, a non-evaluative way for teachers to visit classrooms together and learn from one another with the goal of increasing student engagement and efficacy across campus. I spoke about this in my September 29 NUSD board presentation: Disengaged Teens & San Marin MTSS
I believe that if we want to raise student engagement, we must be willing to change what adults do, how we think about teaching and learning, and how we relate to students; this means we must be willing to rethink how we spend our time. I am convinced this is the path to making the learning experience better. So, where are we in this shift in our practice?
Current steps: departments are meeting and defining “look-fors” anchored in the core of instructional best practices:
- What the teacher is saying and doing in the classroom
- What students are saying and doing in the classroom
When we begin to visit classrooms, the evidence we collect will be descriptive and specific, yet not opinionated. This will be challenging, important, informative work because it will require us to “learn to see” and “unlearn to judge.” Unlike traditional evaluations, the CEL process is dependent on tracing cause and effect. For example, when a light goes on for a student, what was the observed, intentional strategy the teacher used?
I am excited to share this work with you; it represents a shift in how we are spending our time and demonstrates that collectively we are building new skills for observation and analysis.
Next steps: ILT members will finalize department look-fors, set up Learning Walk cohorts, visit classrooms, and bring what they have observed back to the whole staff. I look forward to sharing what we see in classrooms and keep you informed along the way.
Announcements & Community Events:
Join us at our next ELAC meeting!
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29th
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Place: San Marin Library
The meeting agenda includes:
- Principal’s report: updates about the school.
- Mental health specialist from BACR, discussing emotional care and communication with our children.
It is a great opportunity to learn and strengthen our community
Join us for our next PTSA General Association Meeting!
Date: Wednesday, November 11th
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30pm
Place: San Marin Library or Zoom
Guest Speakers: Superintendent, Dr. Tracy Smith and CFO, Josh Braff
Topic: NUSD Budget Update
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
Learning Lounge:
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits: San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29.
Counselor’s Corner:
AP Exams!
AP exam ordering began Monday, October 13. Deadline to order your AP exams is Monday, November 3 to avoid a Late Fee of $40 per exam. Click here for steps to order.
Senior Presentations:
Counselors presented in all senior English classes about the college application process. Click here for Slides and here to view the Senior packet (application help resource packet). Click here for a one pager with important college reminder dates/college application workshop dates.
College Night!
College Night: October 22nd, 2025 @ 6 PM in the PAC
Explore the Application Process with presenters from, UC Santa Cruz, NYU, Sonoma State and SRJC. Information presented by Admissions Professionals on the College Application Process for UC, CSU, Private Colleges (Common app), and Community College. Application tips, Essay and PIQ info, Q and A and more. Great for 11th and 12th grade parents and students
College & Career:
College representative visits in the Staff Lounge:
10/21: Johns Hopkins University - 11:45 AM
10/21: College of Marin Spring 2026 Application: 2:00 PM
10/22: UC San Diego-10:05 AM (Sign up on Minga)
10/22: New York University-12:40 PM
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
San Marin Drama Performance: Check Please: October 24th @ 7pm & October 25th at 2 pm in the PAC. Come support our hard working actors and techs as they weave this comedic tale by Jonathan Rand centering around 12 blind dates at a restaurant. Tickets on sale now—click on the button below!
San Marin Rock Band Concert: Hopmonk, November 4th @ 7:00pm (Doors open 6:30).
Come rock out to the awesome stylings of our student bands! Tickets on sale; click the button below.
Also, same day, Dine and Donate at Hopmonk all day long. Proceeds to benefit San Marin Music. Mention San Marin High at the time of ordering your meal.
San Marin Fall Musical: White Christmas: November 7, 8, 9 & 14, 15, 16 in the PAC.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Tickets on sale now—click on the button below.
Rehearsals are underway now for our upcoming fall musical. Make plans to attend this heartwarming holiday classic and support our hard working actors, techs, and pit orchestra.
It’s going to be a fantastic show!
STEM:
San Rafael High’s Coding Club is hosting their first-ever Hackathon. They wanted to invite local high school students to participate. Click the button below to see their flier if you are interested in joining the fun!
First-ever Hack-a-thon!
Student STEM Ambassadors needed to support STEM events such as middle school visits, 8th Grade campus tours and fundraisers. Volunteer hours available to those who sign up: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Please join us at Indian Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Oct 25th for an evening of food, auction bidding, and community fun — all to support STEM Marin students and staff! Early bird ticket pricing ends October 11th.
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
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Edition #8 (10/12)
Principal’s Note:
Call to Action: We’re seeking to form a small team of adult volunteers to help refresh and maintain our school website. If you have an eye for clear communication and/or experience with web content and creation, please contact aboone@nusd.org.
San Marin Celebration: This week, I wanted to shine a spotlight on San Marin's Digital & Performing Arts classes; check out the video below, created by San Marin alumni, Angie Starn! Truly such an awesome representation of the students that not only participate in this program, but carry on it’s legacy with pride, ambition, and dedication.
Video: Visual & Performing Arts!
Announcements & Community Events:
Film Screening: Counted Out: Math is Power. Check out the details and trailers below!
Extra, extra, read all about it! San Marin Pony Express: Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution. Click on the link to subscribe or donate!
Learning Lounge:
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits: San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29.
Counselor’s Corner:
AP Exams!
AP exam ordering begins Monday, October 13. Deadline to order your AP exams is Monday, November 3 to avoid a Late Fee of $40 per exam. Click here for steps to order.
Senior Presentations:
Counselors presented in all senior English classes about the college application process. Click here for Slides and here to view the Senior packet (application help resource packet). Click here for a one pager with important college reminder dates/college application workshop dates.
College Night: October 22nd, 2025 @ 6 PM in the PAC
Explore the Application Process with presenters from, UC Santa Cruz, NYU, Sonoma State and SRJC. Information presented by Admissions Professionals on the College Application Process for UC, CSU, Private Colleges (Common app), and Community College. Application tips, Essay and PIQ info, Q and A and more. Great for 11th and 12th grade parents and students
College & Career:
College Rep Visit:
October 15: University of the Pacific (lunchtime Staff Lounge)
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
Come be a part of the San Marin Music Boosters! Our next meeting is Oct 15th, 2025 in room 805 at 7pm. Prefer to attend the boosters meeting virtually? Email sanmarinmusicboosters@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
San Marin Music Calendar (25-26)
STEM:
Student STEM Ambassadors needed to support STEM events such as middle school visits, 8th Grade campus tours and fundraisers. Volunteer hours available to those who sign up: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Please join us at Indian Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Oct 25th for an evening of food, auction bidding, and community fun — all to support STEM Marin students and staff! Early bird ticket pricing ends October 11th.
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
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Edition #7 (10/5)
Principal’s Note:
Our community wants to hear more about our instructional programs, so this week I’m sharing some positive news from our STEM program. Science AP exam pass rates from last year were published late summer, July 2025. Pass rates, meaning the percentage of students scoring 3, 4, or 5 (scores that qualify for college credit or placement at most universities), were:
AP Biology: San Marin 76% (CA 64.7%, worldwide 64.2%)
AP Chemistry: San Marin 83% (CA 56.6%, worldwide 55.9%)
AP Environmental Science: San Marin 93.3% (CA 70.6%, worldwide 69.2%)
AP Physics: San Marin 86% (CA 66.2%, worldwide 66.6%)
Each one of these scores exceeded both state and worldwide averages in courses that are traditionally among the toughest. What makes this even more impressive is that our STEM program has never had more students take AP science classes than last year, nor have we ever had as many students pass science AP tests, and we have never had higher passing percentages. Long story short: more students + stronger results = the best outcomes San Marin has ever seen.
Congratulations to our STEM Coordinator, Katie Stafford and our STEM faculty including Peter Berkout, Tim Blok, Gilly Boyd, Jennifer Carlomango, Sarah Femmel, Melissa Havel, Nicole Katsulis, Amy Thwaite, Claudio Tronconi, Virginia Vogl and Nick Williams. Special thanks to STEM Marin Fund President, Christy Brown, Vice President, Erin Nickerson and the rest of our Fund trustees.
Sharing this data is really exciting when you consider the value of a STEM education in today’s world; STEM programs like ours (including the Arts!) give students a chance to discover, often for the first time, interests and talents they did not know they had. Teachers share that many of our students walk into STEM classes unsure, but they walk out with confidence, curiosity, and a sense of possibility.
Alongside two original STEM pathways, Engineering & Biotech, our third pathway, Art and Science, opens yet another door by connecting creativity and scientific thinking. Here, the idea is that access for students who may learn best through design, storytelling, and visual expression have an avenue to do just that. Special thanks to our Visual Arts team including Liz Lloyd, Cynthia Imhoff Bruininks and Jenny Norman.
For me, it’s clear why more and more families are encouraging their children to pursue STEM opportunities. Computer science and engineering are often two of the most prestigious majors at universities and STEM programs are among the most competitive and this is for good reason: they lead to some of the most respected and highest paying careers.
With the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics, the importance of STEM is only growing. I recently shared with a group of visiting 8th grade families that I imagine a future where robotics and AI become part of our STEM program. Our challenge will be finding and keeping great teachers and building the space to support this growth, as we have already outgrown our STEM building here on campus. To fully realize the potential of San Marin’s STEM program, we will need to partner with College of Marin and other community college and university partners. From my perspective, this will be an exciting part of growing our physical spaces, building relationships with our partner educators, and ultimately creating more opportunities for students and families.
Announcements & Community Events:
Extra, extra! Read all about it! Get the news your kids don't tell you! Consider subscribing or making a donation to the San Marin Pony Express school newspaper. We are completely self-funded, student-run, and appreciate any contribution.
Pony Express: subscribe or donate!
2026 Yearbook Sales! (Espanol)
Your ballot = your choice! #MarinVotes
Learning Lounge:
Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits: San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29.
Counselor’s Corner:
Counselors presented in all senior English classes about the college application process. Click here for Slides and here for the Senior packet (application help resource packet). Click here for a one pager with important college reminder dates/college application workshop dates.
College & Career:
College Visits! College representative visits will be held in the staff lounge unless noted. Sign up for the University of San Francisco visit through Minga.
10/7: Dominican University-11:45 AM
10/8: University of San Francisco-10:05 AM
10/8: University of Southern California-12:40 PM
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
ASB:
Hispanic Heritage Fair Sign Up!
Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA):
San Marin Music Calendar (25-26)
Music Recording Class
High school students interested in music production can participate in Marin County Office of Education’s Intro to Music Production this fall. This class is held at a professional recording studio in Bel Marin Keys and covers tools, techniques, workflows, and creative aspects of music production. Visit the MCOE website for more details and application information.
STEM:
Student STEM Ambassadors needed to support STEM events such as middle school visits, 8th Grade campus tours and fundraisers. Volunteer hours available to those who sign up: click here to volunteer!
Rube Goldberg Night: Tuesday, October 7th. Open to the public. We encourage the community to come check it out. Fun for all ages. We need guest judges. If you can be a judge, reach out to Katie Stafford: kstafford@nusd.org
Please join us at Indian Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Oct 25th for an evening of food, auction bidding, and community fun — all to support STEM Marin students and staff! Early bird ticket pricing ends October 11th.
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
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Edition #6 (9/28)
Principal’s Note:
Last week, I shared how our Instructional Leadership Team will be facilitating Learning Walks as we put forward our goal of improving student engagement into action. One of the big questions we’ll be asking is simple - who is doing the talking?
Think back to your high school experience where most of the talk came from the teacher, a more traditional lecture style. For some learners that works just fine, yet for many it's quite challenging; the teacher asks questions, students answer, and the exchange is fast, free, and relatively unstructured. While for some, this style of instruction is immediately rewarding and validating, there are also limitations for a variety of learners.
In other classrooms, students are asking their own questions and talking with one another and the teacher-student dynamic is shifted. At first it might feel a little messy, and sometimes in these moments, the teacher almost fades into the background. Yet here, the students carry, and are responsible for, the discussion. Sometimes, they will even challenge each other to explain their view or share evidence, allowing them to reach an understanding together.
When classrooms become a place with less teacher talk and more student talk it can be a powerful sign of learning. It shows us that the students feel safe to take risks and are more intrinsically responsible for the work. As our Learning Walks get underway this October, we’ll be looking–and celebrating–these moments. As a staff, we genuinely cannot wait to share what we see. We will celebrate and learn from one another and share that with you, a cycle that will grow learning and transparency with the larger community.
Reminders:
Tip for the best mobile viewing experience: Rotate your phone to landscape view & thumb your way through concise content!
Anna McGee- Student Support
CCGI Intro Letter: The information linked below went out to all parents/caregivers with students in grades 6-12. Please review.
Campus Events:
Learning Lounge:
More details on specific academic subject support to come. Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits!
San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29.
Student STEM Ambassadors needed to support STEM events such as middle school visits, 8th Grade campus tours and fundraisers. Volunteer hours available to those who sign up: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Please join us at Indian Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Oct 25th for an evening of food, auction bidding, and community fun — all to support STEM Marin students and staff! Early bird ticket pricing ends October 11th.
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
College & Career Center:
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
Community Events:
Music Recording Class
High school students interested in music production can participate in Marin County Office of Education’s Intro to Music Production this fall. This class is held at a professional recording studio in Bel Marin Keys and covers tools, techniques, workflows, and creative aspects of music production. Visit bit.ly/47oqBhn for more details and application information.
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Edition #5 (9/21)
Principal’s Note:
As the Principal of San Marin, my hope is that we can all continue to grow in our curiosity and be comfortable being a little less certain.
Humility begins with leadership, and for me that has meant asking for help. This year, we have a Principal’s Cabinet, a small group that meets weekly to look at our goals and help guide the work of our new Instructional Leadership Team. This team consists of 12 members, and this year, we are curious about improving student engagement because we know that when students are engaged, they learn.
To take on this work, our ILT will be visiting classrooms in small teams. The goal is to see what teachers and students are doing, celebrate great teaching, and also notice when students are not yet connected to the lesson. Opening up classrooms to colleagues takes both courage and humility, and I am grateful for the spirit our staff are bringing to this shared experience. In the weeks ahead, I will share more about our Learning Walks and what we are looking for (and celebrating!) in San Marin’s classrooms.
Reminders:
Tip for the best mobile viewing experience: Rotate your phone to landscape view & thumb your way through concise content!
Campus Events:
Learning Lounge:
More details on specific academic subject support to come. Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits!
San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29.
Student STEM Ambassadors needed to support STEM events such as middle school visits, 8th Grade campus tours and fundraisers. Volunteer hours available to those who sign up: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
STEM Marin:
Please join us at Indian Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Oct 25th for an evening of food, auction bidding, and community fun — all to support STEM Marin students and staff! Early bird ticket pricing ends October 11th.
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
College & Career Center:
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
Community Events:
College representative visits! These will be in the College and Career Center unless otherwise noted. RSVP & Questions - email Ms. Jensen at vjensen@nusd.org
- 9/23: Claremont McKenna-9:30 AM
- 9/23: UC Santa Barbara-11:45 AM
- 9/24: Chapman University-9:30 AM
- 9/24: Seattle University - 10:05 AM
- 9/24: UC Santa Cruz-12:40 PM
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Edition #4 (9/14)
Principal’s Note:
We all believe that we see the world as it is, but really, we see it through our own lived experiences. Perspective is relative.
Princeton psychologist, Emily Pronin, along with Lee Ross and Andrew Ward, developed the concept of naïve realism. It’s the belief that our own views are clear and unbiased, while other people’s views are shaped by personal bias or outside influences. In other words, we usually figure everyone else is biased or a little off, while we are the ones who see things clearly.
According to Dr. Pronin, all of us evaluate others and the things other people do on a daily basis. While our eyes can physically see other people’s behaviors, those same eyes cannot literally look inward and observe our own behavior.
If I had one wish for the world right now, it would be for more humility; none of us see the world as it is. What it looks like to me isn’t what it looks like to you. If we could hold on to that, maybe we’d slow down, listen better, and understand a little more of each other. Next week I will share a little more about how we are working with these ideas at San Marin.
Reminders:
Tip for the best mobile viewing experience: Rotate your phone to landscape view & thumb your way through concise content!
Campus Events:
Hispanic Independence Day Celebration!
Learning Lounge:
Learning Lounge will start on Tuesday September 16th!
More details on specific academic subject support to come. Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits!
San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29.
STEM Marin:
Please join us at Indian Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Oct 25th for an evening of food, auction bidding, and community fun — all to support STEM Marin students and staff! Early bird ticket pricing ends October 11th.
STEM Family giving campaign -- a donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle!
College & Career Center:
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
Weekly Athletic Schedule:
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Edition #3 (9/7)
Principal’s Note:
A fundamental human principle and one of our strongest protective factors is connection. When we feel connected, great things are possible. But connection is more than just wearing the jersey or being a part of a teaching team or a member of the PTSA. We are at our best when we are a part of a larger group and we feel valued. Together, we have the opportunity to name and lessen the barriers that keep students, staff, and community members from truly connecting. I believe that is at the heart of a principal’s work
We invite you to bring your lived experience and ideas to PTSA. Bring them to ELAC, or to our Athletic, Visual and Performing Arts, and STEM booster programs. We encourage you to get involved at San Marin High School. Maybe our school becomes a place that feels like yours. That is what I'm working toward.
Reminders:
Tip for the best mobile viewing experience: Rotate your phone to landscape view & thumb your way through concise content!
Campus Events:
Learning Lounge:
Learning Lounge will start on Tuesday September 16th and will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7th period until 5pm.
More details on specific academic subject support to come. Any questions or students interested in peer tutoring during Learning Learning should email Mrs. LeMieux (mlemieux@nusd.org)
8th Grade Campus Visits!
San Marin 8th Grade Campus visits will take place every Wednesday between 11:15-1:15 starting September 24 and running through October 29. Link for 8th grade families to schedule a tour HERE!
STEM Marin:
STEM Marin has launched their annual family giving campaign. A donation of $200 or more will get you a special STEM swag bundle. DOWNLOAD A FAMILY GIVING FLIER!
College & Career Center:
Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, and Career Exploration
Get updates on volunteer opportunities, internships, and other career exploration programs through Remind. Students and parents can sign up for messages by grade level:
Weekly Athletic Schedule:
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