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FREE State-Funded Preschool

Did you know San Carlos School District offers two early learning preschool classrooms providing families with free, high-quality childcare?

Do you have — or know — a 3- or 4-year-old? Families may qualify for our state-funded preschool program, and we can help verify eligibility.

At San Carlos Early Learning, children thrive in a warm, nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, social growth, and school readiness — preparing them for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Learn more on our website or contact Leah Scholer - [email protected] or Jenny Salazar - [email protected] for more information. Click on the title link to learn more!
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We Want to Hear from You!

We are deeply grateful for Measure N, the local parcel tax that voters generously approved to protect programs and retain excellent teachers. However, rising costs have made it challenging for Measure N to cover all the needs of our schools.

To continue providing the strong education our students deserve, SCSD is considering asking the community to extend Measure N with a modest increase — and your input matters.

Share your thoughts by November 21, 2025! Together, we can keep San Carlos schools strong. 💙
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2025 San Carlos School District Annual Report Now Available

We are thrilled to share the 2025 SCSD Annual Report with you! This year, our dedicated staff, dynamic students, supportive families, and our community’s invaluable support have driven increased enrollment and improved student outcomes, making it a joyful year of learning.
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School Contacts

Theresa Fox, Principal
Maryann Eteaki-Taufoou, School Secretary

Upcoming Events

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Message from Our Principal, Theresa Fox

Welcome to Mariposa Upper Elementary! Our Mariposa mascot is the Monarch butterfly and our motto is “Together We Soar,” as we come together as a school community to support our students in connecting with their peers and growing socially and academically. 

The fourth and fifth grade years are such a special time of transition and growing independence. At Mariposa we strive to support each child’s developmental needs at this stage. This includes: 

- Helping students develop a sense of ownership for their learning and encouraging independence, goal setting, and a growth mindset
- Engaging students in project-based learning to deepen their collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills
- Supporting parents as partners in their child’s educational journey
 
These same student skills, mindsets and dispositions are also embedded in the Learner Profile in our newly updated SCSD Strategic Plan. The Learner Profile is our roadmap for bringing SCSD’s mission to life, and you’ll hear us talking more throughout the upcoming year about the ways in which we are leaning into this with our 4th and 5th graders.  The Learner Profile states:

“SCSD learners are curious problem solvers, self-aware learners, and kind citizens. They understand that learning is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about developing strong interpersonal skills, taking ownership of their learning, developing the ability to adapt and reflect, and being prepared to contribute to their community and the world at large.”  

Beyond our goals for students as learners, our broader aim is to make every student and family at Mariposa feel valued and connected. Without that sense of belonging, we cannot accomplish any of our larger academic goals for our students. Because of this, you’ll notice events for families throughout the year to help you build connections with our campus, our staff, and with other students and families.

We hope you’ll take the time to connect with our Mariposa community, because TOGETHER WE SOAR!

Warmly,
Theresa Fox
Principal

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