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🤝 Working Toward Co-Empowerment

Seeing families as collaborative agents of change means working together to improve outcomes for students, schools, and communities. When schools authentically engage parents, they lead with parents’ self-interests—their hopes, wants, and dreams—in order to build genuine partnerships.

🌟 Parent of the Quarter: Rosa Morales

In an effort to empower families and strengthen our community, Community Schools hosted Café with Rosa to gather ideas, address concerns, answer questions, cultivate trust, and build lasting relationships. Strong connections with families and the community are the foundation for effective collaboration that improves student success and district performance. 

Café with Rosa will now be offered monthly on the last Tuesday, 9 AM - 10:00 AM of each month. We hope you’ll join us!

Outcome of Rosa’s Cafe: Parents will bring their arts and crafts, baked goods and homemade meals to sell to the community, a Community Fair.

💡 Partner of the Quarter: Faith in Action

Faith in Action has provided significant support to two San Bruno Park School District families—one from Allen and one from Belle Air. Their assistance has included covering rent for the duration of their spouses’ detention period (totaling $45,000), providing spending money, and legal support.

💬 Testimonials

Save the Date 📅

Please click here for upcoming events.

Allen Elementary Care Closet Grand Opening - January 2026

Allen Elementary Staff Luncheon – January 15, 2026, at 11:30 AM

Allen Elementary Town Hall – In progress

Belle Air Elementary Passion Project: After-School Academic Support – Every Tuesday starting January 6, 2026, at 3:45 PM

San Mateo County Medi-Cal Registration Clinic – December 18–19, 2025, at Belle Air Portables

Community Fair – Date to be determined

Data Points:

Community Impact Highlights

Community Center Visits: 208 families served

In-House Case Management: 96 empathy interviews conducted

YMCA Financial Assistance (Case Management): 27 families received up to $5,000 in rent assistance

CORA: 10 mothers received support with restraining orders, safe housing, mental health services, and legal assistance

Food Support

Peninsula Food Drive Distribution:

•  Allen: 186 families served

•  Belle Air: 440 families served

•  120 food deliveries made to families’ homes

Peninsula Thanksgiving Food Distribution: 200 meals distributed to San Bruno families - 18 meals hand-delivered to families.

Housing & Financial Assistance

Faith in Action: 2 families (1 Allen, 1 Belle Air) received rent assistance totaling $45,000

Family Outreach & Wellness

• Home Visits: 13 conducted

•  Wellness Calls: 45 completed

Student & Community Support

Samaritan House: 300 backpacks distributed

BayPLS Vaccine Clinic: 12 children immunized and 28 adults received flu vaccines

AllCOVE: 2 mental health referrals for Parkside students

City of San Bruno Recreation Center: 2 Allen students received full scholarships for all center activities

Seasonal & Community Giving

Recology Coat Drive: 100 coats distributed to Tier 3 families. Thanks to Recology’s generosity, one Tier 3 Belle Air family had all of their Christmas needs met this holiday season

Congregational Church of the Peninsula: Provided an Allen family with three months of rent assistance, along with Christmas gifts, gift certificates, furniture, clothing, and other essential items

Tier 3 Referrals

•  40 referrals submitted

•  36 referrals resolved

As we approach the holiday season,  Jose and I want to extend warm wishes to all San Bruno Park School District students, families, staff, and community partners. This time of year reminds us of the power of connection, compassion, and community—values that guide our work each day.

Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting our students and strengthening our schools. Your collaboration and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children and families.

Wishing you a joyful Holiday season and a peaceful, restorative winter break. May the coming year bring renewed hope, good health, and opportunities for all.