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Sandpiper Middle School outlines curriculum, student supports and extracurriculars at BRSSD information night
Summary
Belmont-Redwood Shores School District staff and Sandpiper Middle School teachers presented the school's programs, schedules, supports and extracurricular offerings at a virtual information night for incoming fifth-grade families.
Sandpiper Middle School staff in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD) presented an overview of the school's curriculum, student supports and extracurricular programs during a virtual information night for incoming fifth-grade families.
The presentation, led by Principal Gloria Higgins and Assistant Principal Stephanie Scala, described Sandpiper's instructional approach (double-block schedule), signature practices (design thinking, metacognition, and diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging), pathways for math, special education and English learner supports, and before- and after-school add-on programs such as music, world language and intersession.
Higgins opened the event by saying she was "the proudest, luckiest principal in the district" and emphasized the school's focus on student-centered programming. The district strategic plan, she said, guided Sandpiper's goals to develop well-rounded learners and to strengthen belonging, inclusion and…
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