Principal

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Welcome new and returning students and families to Borel! We are so excited to come together soon and support you on your middle years journey. You still have a little more summer that I hope you are enjoying. I spent most of my summer outdoors exploring during the day and reading at night. With the help of our Borel team and district partners, we have done a lot to get ready for the new school year. Below is some information to get you started. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Our office team is here 7:30-4PM daily to support and welcome you!

First Day of School & Bell Schedule The first day of school is Tuesday, August 12th. Please bookmark our UPDATED Bell Schedule. The first week of school we will be running a Monday 1-7 period schedule. Our gates open at 8:05AM and free breakfast is available in our lunch court. Students should be heading to campus by 8:15AM so they are seated for our 8:20AM start. 

Campus Entry & Exits  There are two entrances on Barneson Ave to Borel.There is also an extrance/exit on Borel Ave. Families PLEASE practice safe driving and drive slow and pull all the way over to let children out. Students are expected to cross only at crosswalks. Parking is reserved for staff only in our lot with the exception of our accessible parking spots. We have bike racks available for students. Students must wear a helmet and bring a lock and walk bikes/wheels on campus. SamTrans services Borel with routes 53, 53P, and 58. One free bus card and lanyard will be issued at Head Start Day and the first days of school upon request. Students should write names on everything, including bus cards. Buses drop off in the front and pick up in the back on Borel. If your child requires Special Education transportation the district will confirm with you prior to the start of school. 

Updates & Communications: Please bookmark our website that has important news, events, information and resources. Additionally, help us make sure every Bobcat family has the Parent Square App downloaded as that is how we send communications. Finally, make sure you can access and update your information in Aeries. Aeries is where you can see grades, tardies and absences. 

Head Start Day New students and families are encouraged to join us at our Head Start Day on Friday August 8th. We will all meet in the Barneson gym at the start of each session and then student leaders will connect with students with some fun activities and get a tour and adults will connect in our new gym. Details are located on our website. There is parking in the neighborhood, but please plan to come a little earlier to park and walk to the Barneson Gym located on Barneson Ave. The welcome sessions will start right at 1030AM and 1230PM for each session. 

Schedules: New students will get a copy of their schedule at Head Start Day. All students, families and staff will be able to access schedules through Aeries by Friday, August 8th around 3PM. If a student sees an error on their schedule, they should complete a Counselor Schedule Error Form in English/Spanish and turn it into the main office. 

School Supplies: Returning students should bring their charged school chromebooks and chargers as well as a pencil and water bottle the first day. Our library assistants will support students with repairs. Students are responsible for keeping their device safe and following safe use practices as outlined in our handbook and district technology agreement. Students are to use only district devices while at school. 

Thanks in large part to our wonderful PTA and district we will provide your student with many materials to be successful. More specific information can be found on our School Materials page of our website. 

Yondr We are a phone free school and district. New students will get a Yondr pouch for their phones, regardless if they have a phone, during Head Start Day or at the gate on the first day of school. Returning students should bring their Yondrs on the first day of school. 

Student Covenant Handbook All students and families are required to review our school handbook. Hard copies will be provided in English and Spanish to students and also located on our website. After reading and reviewing the handbook, each student and their parent/guardian must sign their name to the 25-26 Mandatory Signature Page. These signature forms must be signed and submitted by Tuesday, September 2nd 2025.