COVID-19 School Update September 23, 2020 Thanks as always to everyone for your patience as we continue to work toward opening school for in-person learning. Yesterday the District and the Bolinas-Stinson Teachers’ Association (BSTA) agreed to continue distance learning until at least October 15. We believe setting that date will give us the... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson Families, I hope that the first couple weeks of distance learning have been going well for you! As I walked around both campuses this week, I was able to see what teachers were doing behind the scenes. Even though I couldn’t see the students, it filled my heart with joy to hear their voices and excitement as they answered questions, danced,... READ MORE >
https://drive.google.com/file/... September 11, 2020 Notice of intent to appoint There is a vacancy on the Bolinas-Stinson Union School District Board of Trustees caused by the resignation of Board Member Steve Marcotte effective September 10, 2020. The Board will fill the vacancy by appointment. Additional details will be posted on the school website... READ MORE >
Actualización escolar COVID-19 4 de septiembre de 2020 "La vida es una serie de cambios naturales y espontáneos. No se resista a ellos, eso solo crea dolor. Deja que la realidad sea realidad. Deje que las cosas fluyan hacia adelante como quieran ". - Lao Tse La primera semana de septiembre puede habernos traído más cambios e incertidumbre... READ MORE >
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them- that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow forward in whatever way they like.” - Lao Tzu The first week of September may have brought us more change and uncertainty than ever. Amendments, updates, guidance… and guidance about earlier guidance from... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson Families, It has been a flurry of activity to get up and running for our first week back at school! I have heard from teachers, parents, and students how nice it was to be able to check in face-to-face (with masks) and make in-person contact (even at a distance). I fully understand how hard it is right now for our kids not being able to come... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and School Staff. Earlier today, I called a special meeting of the Bolinas-Stinson Board of Trustees so that they can consider amending the class configuration decision they had made earlier in the summer. (The meeting is scheduled for Friday 8/28 at 2:30PM) Over the course of the pandemic and shelter-in-place order, our... READ MORE >
Picture credit: Novato Fire Captain & Sonoma Co. Flight Medic, Scott Freedman & Son, Marshall with "Henry One" Rescue Helicopter Dear Bolinas-Stinson Families, Many of our staff members and families continue to be impacted by the fires, smoke, and evacuation warnings. Thank you to everyone for reaching out to support each other during this emotionally draining... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson Families, I hope this message finds you and your family safe and well. I am keeping a close eye on the Woodward wildfire and the evacuation warning. I will continue to send out notifications as soon as I receive any updates from the authorities. Please keep your family safe and stay informed by signing up for alerts through... READ MORE >
NOTICE: The Bolinas Stinson Union School District Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. regarding School Re-Opening. Agendas will be forthcoming. READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I am thrilled to report that our Board of Trustees has approved the Bolinas-Stinson Teachers Association memorandum of understanding regarding the pandemic and school opening. Our board also approved the configuration model that I shared previously, with a few minor changes. Campus/room placements have been... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I hope you are well and able to enjoy some summer fun with your family. This summer has been incredibly busy preparing for the coming school year. Teachers, staff, admin, board members, parents, and community members have all been working extremely hard to ensure that our students will have the best possible... READ MORE >
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Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I hope you are doing well and able to embrace a more relaxed summer pace. The BSUSD Board of Trustees, the Reopening Task force and BSUSD Staff and administration have been hard at work on plans for the upcoming school year. BSUSD SUMMER LEARNING PILOT PROGRAM After overcoming many hurdles, we were able to... READ MORE >
BOLINAS-STINSON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 125 Olema-Bolinas Road, Bolinas, CA 94924 Phone: (415) 868-1603 Fax: (415) 868-9406 Website: http://bolinas-stinson.org POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Full- time/ Temporary Custodian 12-Months 5 days per week, eight hours per day Performs routine cleaning work in school buildings and on school... READ MORE >
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Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, As we move forward into summer, I wanted to share some summer resources with you. I hope you and your family find creative ways to relax and stay active this summer! CAMP KINDA VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP Camp Kinda (Espanol Camp Kinda) is a free Virtual Summer Camp from some of the most innovative minds in online... READ MORE >
The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District Board of Trustees encourages interested individuals to apply for a place on the Board as a Trustee. Below is information from the Marin County Elections Department: The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District is scheduled... READ MORE >
COVID-19 School Closure Update June 18, 2020 At 2:45 this afternoon, the Marin County Department of Public Health and the Marin County Office of Education released important guidance for safe school re-opening for the 2020-2021 school year. This long-awaited statement pertains to public and private schools in the county an includes critically... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, This school year has been a unique learning experience for all of us. Together, we have risen to the challenge and pushed ourselves to persevere in spite of many obstacles. I want to say a huge thank you to our fantastic BSUSD teachers, staff, Board of Trustees, Superintendent John Carroll, Chief Business... READ MORE >
COVID-19 School Closure Update May 27, 2020 The County School Superintendents Group met again today with Dr. Lisa Santora the Marin County Deputy Public Health Officer and discussed some important new developments in the state and county’s response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. (Most of our earlier guidance remains in place so I will... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, Even though we don’t have answers to many of our questions about what school will look like next year, we can proactively begin to plan for possible scenarios. I hope you will join us at the upcoming BSUSD Community Zoom Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 26th at 1:00 PM. BSUSD COMMUNITY ZOOM SPECIAL BOARD... READ MORE >
The Bolinas-Stinson Union School District is scheduled for candidate nominations in the upcoming Presidential General Election to be held on: November 3, 2020 The nomination filing period is July 13, 2020 to August 7, 2020 The Candidate Manual is expected to be available in July, 2020. Further... READ MORE >
COVID-19 May Update Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Community: We find ourselves in a moment unprecedented in human history. Two months ago when the shelter-in-place order was given, we did not anticipate the reality our nation and world would face economically and socially in such a short time. COVID-19 has not only spread illness and caused economic tragedy... READ MORE >
AGENDA -amended Bolinas-Stinson Union School District Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees ... READ MORE >
The Bolinas-Stinson School District is happy to announce that our preschool on the Stinson Beach Campus will open its door to 3-year-olds when school begins for the 2020-2021 school year. Last week, the Board of Trustees voted to expand enrollment so that all 3 & 4 year-olds living within District boundaries will have access to tuition-free preschool in the future.... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I shared the latest information about possible configuration modifications for the 2020-21 school year at our parent zoom meeting last week. The Board of Trustees will be voting on the configuration options this afternoon at the board meeting. Below is a link to view the configuration models that I discussed with... READ MORE >
Please read the message below from Grace Godino: BSUSD Library Books Available for Pick up! Dear Parents, We are happy to announce that the library is able to provide books to our students. Our goal is to get books out to students, while maintaining a high level of public safety. Thanks to Ben and Tato for helping make this happen. There are several ways to... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, Parent Lunch Zoom Meeting - To discuss configuration modifications for the 2020-21 school year, Thursday, April 23th @ 12:00-1:00 PM I hope you are able to join me on Thursday, April 23th for our next Parent Zoom Meeting! I will be sharing information about possible configuration modifications and gathering... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, We are working hard to adjust to the latest order to keep our school campus closed through the end of this school year. Now, more than ever we need to work together to plan, communicate, and discover what distance learning elements will work best to engage and educate our students. We need your input to help us... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Community: Thanks to all of you who have stepped up and shown amazing toleration, respect and patience as we navigate the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hard times provide us with an opportunity to express the best parts of our character as a community and as individuals and it has been inspiring to see that in action. I need to... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I am deeply touched by the outpouring of support for our kids and families by staff, parents, and community members during this incredibly difficult and stressful time. Thank you for rising to the unprecedented challenge we are currently facing, with humor, love, and compassion for each other. It is heartwarming... READ MORE >
School Closure Update: Dear Bolinas-Stinson and Lagunitas School Families: Today’s county-wide conference call made it clear that the school closure is likely to continue beyond the April 7. In all likelihood, school will remain closed until at least May 1. As we monitor the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic and get guidance from medical officials, we will... READ MORE >
Friday Update from Superintendent John Carroll The Lagunitas and Bolinas-Stinson School District will be providing regular school-related updates related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We strongly advise that for general pandemic information, people should visit the Marin Department of Public Health website: https://www.marinhhs.org/public-health Please read the... READ MORE >
Dear Families re: Free School Lunches Available for All Children 18 and Under Please let us know if you would like a school lunch for your child(ren) who are 18 and under, during the shelter in place. We will provide a free lunch of a sandwich, fruit, and milk for all local families who need this service. We need prior notice in order to make enough lunches for... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I hope you are all doing well and embracing the extra time with your family. I always try to look for the silver lining in difficult situations, and one positive aspect of social distancing is spending more time with family. I would love to hear what your family’s silver lining is. Please email me your thoughts... READ MORE >
Reinforcing the Importance of Shelter-in-Place with Young People This isn’t about you. I was having a conversation with a teenager shortly before receiving the shelter-in-place order on Monday. She wasn’t happy about the prospect of having her social life impacted and pointed out that she was at low risk for contracting COVID-19 and that even if... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I hope you are faring well as we navigate these unusual and difficult times of social distancing. Please remember to reach out to family members and friends through phone calls, texts, facetime, video chats and emails more than you usually would. This not only helps you to connect to others, but helps people to... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families: After receiving guidance today from the Marin County Department of Public Health, we have cancelled classes in Bolinas-Stinson for the next two weeks. This action is to help slow the expansion of Corona Virus (COVID-19) infections. As of today, March 13, students should not come to school. We will remain closed to... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, The Bolinas-Stinson School will be closed for two weeks beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 13. Due to a COVID-19 related school closure at Tam High School, we will join in closing school to prevent further spread of the infection. Ensuring the health and well being of staff and students is our paramount... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, We are well into the second half of the school year and passed the "100th Day of School" milestone. It was so sweet to see our seventh and eighth grade students visit the Stinson Campus to help the kindergarten and first grade students celebrate this special occasion. As I observed our seventh and eighth... READ MORE >
Highlights from the 2/11/2020 Board Meeting Green STEAM Meetings will occur on the last Tuesday of every month for the rest of this school year and will be held in Anna’s classroom. New members will are being sought for the Budget committee. Please let Johanna know if you are interested. The Core enrichment committee will begin soliciting membership... READ MORE >
Notes from 1/15/2020 Special Board meeting Trustees Siedman, Pfeiffer, Marcotte, Demmerle and Woods were present; Superintendent Carroll and Principal Stephens were also present. Superintendent facilitated the discussion with Trustees and audience; Principal Stephens took notes Beginning Questions The Board will meet to review/ flesh- out... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, It has been a fantastic school year so far, with a great lineup of teachers, specialists, paraeducators and support staff; the implementation of new literacy and math programs; and students who are eager and ready to learn! Thank you to parents and staff for working together to ensure our students have the... READ MORE >
Highlights from the 1/14/2020 Regular Board Meeting The Board approved the contract for our new Chief Business Official. Welcome Catherine Hawes! Music/Enrichment periods for the rest of the school year will be: PreK, Kindergarten and Grade 1 will have conga instruction with Jerry BoJeste... READ MORE >
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE, Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I am pleased to welcome Kelly Onorato as our new PE Specialist! Kelly has a wealth of sports knowledge and many years of experience coaching soccer and other sports. She knows many of our students through her coaching and is a long-time member of the Bolinas community. If you know Kelly,... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, School will be closed on Monday October 28th, in spite of our best efforts to keep it open. The effects of widespread power outages, wildfires, evacuations, and compromised phone communication have combined to create an unsafe environment for both staff and students. We do not make this decision lightly and will... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, Thank you for your quick response alerting us of a fire at Slide Ranch today. As soon as we received word of the fire, our staff on both campuses began to prepare for the possible evacuation of the Stinson students. Stinson Campus staff worked together seamlessly to prepare our youngest students for a quick... READ MORE >
Highlights from the 10/8/2019 Board meeting At the November meeting (11/12/2019) the Board will review providing childcare during Board meetings so that more parents could attend. Additionally, the will discuss the Board meeting start times. The 2019-20 School Climate survey will be administered to students in grades 3 to 8, Families and Staff in... READ MORE >
An exciting update from… The Bolinas-Stinson School District Facilities Needs Committee October 7, 2019 The FNC had an efficient and productive meeting on October 7, 2019. Members present were: Bob Demerle, Jenny Pfeiffer (alternate trustee) Lauren Pollack, Ben Lowrance, John Carroll. Steve Marcotte was absent ... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, The availability and use of cannabis, vaping, and e-cigarettes by students is growing at an alarming rate. Lack of understanding of the risks involved, persuasive marketing campaigns aimed at youth, and peer pressure have combined to create an unprecedented public health crisis for our children. Given the prevalence, and recent alarming news about... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, I hope you have all fared well in spite of the recent PG&E planned power outages. Hopefully, this event will improve our emergency preparedness for the future. Thank you for coming together as a community to support one another and make the best of a difficult situation. UPDATES AND SCHOOL NEWS Planned Power... READ MORE >
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Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, Last week was jam-packed with activities, and this week is even busier! Check out all the exciting things that have been happening at our school and what’s coming up! UPDATES AND SCHOOL NEWS The Annual Stinson Beach One Mile Run - Congratulations to our students! Thank you Carlos (PE Specialist) for your help... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, The first three weeks of school have been a whirlwind of activity with three successful Back-to-School nights (Pre-K through 8th grade), new enrichment programs, new after-school classes, and much more! If you haven’t already seen it, please download our Bolinas-Stinson App for access to the most recent news... READ MORE >
Meeting schedules for the following Committees are being formulated. Please contact the office if you are interested in serving on any of committees: Facilities Needs, Green Team,Budget and Wellness Committees.The following items were approved: Instructional Minutes, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Unaudited Actuals, Resolution 2- GANN Limit,... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, What a fantastic first week of school! Students were excitedly settling into their new classrooms and getting to know their teachers and classmates. It has been a delight to visit each class and spend time with the students as they become familiar with their new surroundings and get reacquainted with old... READ MORE >
Pre-K Daily School Schedule 2019-20Week ofMondayTuesdayWednesdayEarly Release ThursdayFridayWeek 1August 19 First Day of SchoolGentle Start9:00 - 1:00Gentle Start9:00 - 1:00Gentle Start9:00 - 1:00Week 2August 26Gentle Start9:00 - 1:00Gentle Start9:00 - 1:00Gentle Start9:00 - 1:00 Gentle Start9:00 - 1:00Gentle Start9:00 - 1:00Regular weekly schedule... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! This is going to be a fantastic year with a phenomenal staff, energized students, exciting new programs, parent information nights, and much more! 2019-20 New Class Configuration This year’s new class configuration provides students with dedicated time for grade level core... READ MORE >
Information About Measure B: Voters in the Bolinas-Stinson School District will be asked to approve Measure B, a renewal of the school parcel tax with a mail-in ballot this August. The parcel tax was first approved by the voters over 20 years ago and has been a critical part of funding quality programs for our local children ever since. ... READ MORE >
Bolinas-Stinson School Summer Update It was an exciting year at Bolinas-Stinson School. Our graduates are safely across the stage with diplomas in hand and our returning students are looking forward to the next grade. Summer school is in full swing and staff is hard at work getting the campus ready for classes to resume in August. July... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, The school year has gone by quickly and was packed with so many wonderful events and memories. I would like to thank staff, parents, students, and community members for making my first year at the Bolinas-Stinson School an amazing experience full of learning, laughter, and building lasting connections. I look... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, 47TH ANNUAL ART SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS Thank you to all the families, staff, and community members for coming to the 47th Annual Bolinas-Stinson Art Show! On the evening of Friday, May 24th, the Quesada was filled with excited students, proud parents, enthusiastic staff, and supportive community members admiring... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, WELCOME SARA LIEBER - OUR NEW 5TH & 6TH GRADE TEACHER! Sara is our new teacher who will be team teaching with Willow Regnery in the 5th & 6th grade. Sara has an amazing background in designing garden curriculum, implementing nature projects, and teaching hands-on lessons to students through gardening. Sara... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson Families and Community, Restorative Circles & Restorative Dialogue - Supporting our Students Bolinas-Stinson staff and students are committed to using restorative circles and restorative dialogue to address daily conflicts as they occur. These practices help our students develop empathy and foster healthy peer relationships. Restorative... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families and Community, May Day Celebration at the Stinson Campus - Music, Dance, Flowers, & Fun! A huge thank you to our Bolinas-Stinson staff, community members, the Bolinas Children's Center staff and students, parent volunteers, and our music teacher, Anny for providing a beautiful and entertaining May Day celebration. The... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families, The Bolinas-Stinson Track and Field Day was a huge success! This event was uplifting, heartwarming, and just an all- around good time. A huge thank you to Carlos, our dedicated Physical Education instructor, and all the wonderful volunteers who made this day so special. I have received such an outpouring of positivity around... READ MORE >
Be sure to stop by the Stinson Library to check out our student artwork currently on display until May 20th. This is an amazing opportunity for the Bolinas-Stinson School to share student artwork with the community before the big art show at the end of the school year on May 24th. Students have created unique pieces, in each of the four art shops using a variety... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families, I hope you enjoyed a relaxing spring break with friends and family. Take a look at the following important upcoming school events and be sure to mark your calendars! Please Join us for the 37th Annual Bolinas-Stinson Track and Field Day! I hope you are able to join us this Friday, April 19th, for our 37 annual Track and... READ MORE >
37TH ANNUAL BOLINAS-STINSON UNION SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD DAY Come join the fun on Friday, April 19, 2019! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:50 - Warm-up-Kindergarten-third grade students 10:00 - Kindergarten through third grade events begin 11:00 - Lunch break - School cafeteria lunch for K-8th grade students only 11:30 - Torch Ceremony 12:00 - K-3 Grade... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families, Equinox Open Mic Night fun! Thank you for coming out to support our Equinox Open Mic Night! The kids did a great job sharing their various talents and we raised over $500.00 for the Bolinas-Stinson Parent Group! This money will help provide food and supplies for upcoming family events and help fund enrichment for our... READ MORE >
Critical Thinking EXTRA: The episode on conformation bias ( I know critical thinking fans are waiting for it!) will be out next week. I wanted to take a moment to show how critical thinking can impact our world at the local and national level- the college admissions bribery case got me started thinking… Earlier this year a community member... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families, Earlier this week, a parent brought to my attention a concern about an internet threat directed at children. The parent wanted to reach out to me and other parents to alert us about potential threats and inappropriate content children may be inadvertently exposed to online. I followed up this conversation by researching more... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families, 2018-19 GOLDEN BELL AWARDS Congratulations to our Golden Bell Recipients - Gohar Yervandyan (7th/8th Grade Teacher), Colin Schlitt (Instructional Aide), and Steve Aikenhead and the Bolinas-Stinson Book Fair! The Golden Bell Awards are a countywide annual recognition of local outstanding educators, school advocates and... READ MORE >
Critical Thinking Terms # 2: Fallacies and the fallacy of “argument from ignorance” A quick warning when you try to get kids to learn about critical thinking: Be careful when you train your adolescent to spot fallacies! You may empower them to thwart you and make you look silly. But it’s worth it if you want them to be inspired critical thinkers. ... READ MORE >
AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUPPORT We are excited to offer families two new after school academic support classes (free of cost) starting when we return from mid-winter break! Please give Kara your completed Registration Form. We have a limited amount of space, so please turn in your registration form as soon as possible. After School Math Club ~ Instructor: Don... READ MORE >
Dear Bolinas-Stinson School Families, I hope you and your family fared well in the recent storm. To help us better prepare for future storms, please read the following information about our new emergency notification system. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ALL FAMILIES AND STAFF We had to implement our new school emergency notification system to alert staff... READ MORE >
Using the Bolinas-Stinson School App The Bolinas-Stinson mobile app is intended to provide parents with fast, convenient access to school information. When you tap on the pull-down menu in the upper left corner of the app’s home screen you will see quick links to a Live Feed (brief messages about a variety of topics) News, Events, Staff, Dining, Documents,... READ MORE >
Critical Thinking. Please consider the first phrase in the Bolinas-Stinson School Vision Statement: We educate students to be inspired critical thinkers… I think that is wonderful! Since we believe our job is to facilitate critical thinking in our students, we should also want adults in our school community to think critically so that they... READ MORE >
Welcome to the Bolinas-Stinson School Our Vision We educate students to be inspired critical thinkers, confident of their creativity and motivated to achieve academic excellence. Essential learning, grounded in sustainable community and environmental stewardship, prepares each student to successfully pursue the opportunities of life. Our Mission We are... READ MORE >