Serendipity Elementary School is pleased to announce that our school expansion plans recently received the unanimous approval of both the Planning Commission and City Council of Belmont. This achievement marks a significant step towards the...
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I will never forget Daniel’s face that day. His wide eyes and earnest expression. The flush in his cheeks and freckled nose from running all the way to the office. His singular determination and belief that he was about to change the world. I...
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Slow Down. Children at Play–Why “Child’s Play” Matters We’ve all heard the old expression: such and such was “mere child’s play” compared to such and such. The implication is that child’s play is insignificant, inconsequential, easily dismissed...
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We are proud to announce that Serendipity Elementary School will grow to include a Transitional Kindergarten in the fall of 2018. This new program for late-4s and young-5s will allow children who are ineligible for Kindergarten due to age and...
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Our 4th and 5th Grade teachers and students have been piloting a new program this year, one that allows students to engage in more project, problem, and inquiry-based learning. These grades have moved toward a block schedule in which they have...
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We remembered, throughout the month of January, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. We remembered his actions. We remembered his words. We remembered his mindset. While there were many individuals and groups fighting to advance...
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Originally Published January, 2018 The world over, people look to the start of each new year for luck, prosperity, and a fresh start. In Scotland, the New Year is called Hogmany, and is celebrated with many exciting customs and traditions...
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Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. – Chinese Proverb Originally Published December, 2017 The days are short, the nights are cold and dark, but everywhere you look, lights are twinkling. For thousands of years, cultures from...
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Check out the very first edition of our magazine dedicated to highlighting student achievement and progress at Serendipity School.
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This year, our wonderful Art teacher Mr. Todd, took part in Pulse, an exhibition known for showcasing some of the nation’s best painters, and Art Context, a popular exhibition that showcases esteemed galleries from around the world. Every...
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4th Grader Denali Pannu won big at the annual Cilestina Martinez Memorial Squash Tournament at Stanford University. Denali faced off against opponents of various ages, matched by skill. In the finals, she faced off against a teenage boy nearly...
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Serendipity School students, Amelia Shaywitz and Tahlia Shahani performed in Pinocchio with Pied Piper Players in San Mateo. Amelia and Tahlia are frequent members of the Pied Pipers cast. They performed with confidence, joy, and lots of heart...
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