Welcome to our Community Schools Newsletter!

I’m thrilled to connect with you and share the exciting initiatives underway at Allen Elementary and Belle Air Elementary—two vibrant Community Schools—as well as across the District. Through strong partnerships with community agencies, our schools provide integrated support that serves the whole child, aiming to improve student outcomes and foster a stronger, more connected community.

Here are just a few recent highlights:

1. Housing support: Over the past few months, our housing services program has provided more than $20,000 in financial assistance to families in need—including those affected by a recent fire.

2. Meal access: Each week, approximately 50 families—split between Allen and Belle Air—visit the school sites to pick up free meals. In addition, our Second Harvest meal drives have reached nearly 300 families.

3. Essential services: In March alone, over 45 families visited the Community Center for clothing, diapers, job support, and other essential services.

4. Job placement: We’re proud to share that six families have recently secured employment within the San Bruno Park School District, directly through our community support initiatives.

5. Medical Services: Students can now access free after-hours medical services to support their health and well-being. Sign up here to take advantage of this opportunity: https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/sbpsd

These are just a few of the many ways our Community Schools model is creating lasting impact. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Amira Elmukhtar, Community Schools Manager

In this newsletter, we are proud to spotlight Mobilize Love, a valued partner since 2020. Our amazing Bell Air leader and teachers developed the partnership, and it has been going strong ever since. Mobilize Love exists to bring hope directly to under-resourced communities through their outreach trucks, delivering mobile after-school programs and essential human services.

By meeting physical needs, teaching life skills, and building lasting relationships, Mobilize Love helps kids and families move toward a full and flourishing life.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners: Second Harvest, Ghassan Shamieh Attorney at Law, San Mateo Adult Education, YMCA, Project Read Literacy Wheels Library and Story Truck, Mobilize Love, San Mateo Public Library, PHCD, Hazel Health, and StarVista. With their collaboration, we continue to provide an annual series of programs that enrich lives and strengthen our community.

We are grateful for their dedication and look forward to the meaningful work ahead!

We are proud to highlight Rosa Morales, a dedicated parent and Community Schools volunteer with the San Bruno Park School District. Rosa has been a true pillar of the community, generously giving her time and energy to support our students, families, and school events. Her commitment and spirit help make our schools stronger and more connected. In each issue of our quarterly newsletter, we will continue to spotlight outstanding volunteers like Rosa who make a difference every day.

We’re excited to offer a wide range of workshops and resources designed to support our families and strengthen our community. Whether you're seeking wellness support, literacy programs, financial empowerment, or essential services—there’s something for everyone!

Upcoming Workshops & Programs:

YMCA Wellness Workshop
Every Thursday at Belle Air Elementary (Nov. 7, 14, 21 & Dec. 5, 12)
Focused on promoting wellness and building parent connections.

Financial Empowerment Workshop
Learn practical financial skills on Nov. 20, Dec. 18, and Jan. 15
Held at Belle Air Elementary.

StarVista Parent Workshops
Addressing topics such as bullying, mental health, and gender identity, with on-campus counseling support available (No upcoming dates — will resume next school year). 

Ghassan Shamieh Immigration Workshops
Quarterly sessions offering legal guidance, childcare, and dinner (No upcoming dates — will resume next school year).

ELL Classes
Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00–11:45 a.m., with evening sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00–8:45 p.m. A summer session and child care will be available soon.

Ongoing Support Services:
We continue to support families through food drives, clothing and hygiene pantries, and in-house case management.

Services include assistance with job placement, medical appointments, transportation logistics, and application support for programs such as CalFresh, CalWORKs, Social Security, DMV driver’s licenses, school registration, community college enrollment, and immigration resources. These services are made possible through our incredible community partners.

Join us in making the most of these valuable opportunities as we work together to promote growth, connection, and community well-being.

The community school center is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays and from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Friday.

For more information, contact Amira at aelmukhtar@sbpsd.k12.ca.us.