Changing Seasons and Calendar of RSCA Events

On Going Learning Sounds of the Shores Return This Summer!

Mark your calendar for summer concerts that will
take place in Marlin Park on the following dates:
Sunday, June 26th at 5-7pm — The Shanks
June brings changing weather and schedules. It marks the end

Sunday, July 24th at 5-7pm — Cocktail Monkeys

of school days, the start of summer, celebratory barbeques and

Sunday, August 21st at 5-7pm — The Deep Fake

planned vacations. While it’s nice to think about playing at the
beach or floating in the pool for the next couple of months, most
Share Your Celebrations, Traditions & Stories
of us have other tasks occupying our time! And paying attention
Shores residents are encouraged to submit photos
to what’s happening locally is a non-stop endeavor. is edition
and details of your spring/summer celebrations,
of e PILOT has important information for you about what’s
traditions or recipes, for possible publication in
happening in the Shores, and here are a few highlights:
ere’s work being done on the parkways, levees and waterways The PILOT. Visit [Link]/celebrations for details.
National Night Out — August 2nd
(see page 4 for details).
Attend the Save e Shores informational meeting We’re looking for at least one more community
on Wednesday, June 8th at 7pm! Go to member interested in hosting a National Night
[Link] for details. Out event in a neighborhood of Redwood Shores!
Please contact suenix@[Link] to coordinate.
RSCA’s Annual Levee Cleanup — August 27th
Send best wishes for a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19th!

Save the date for our annual Clean Up Event!

Celebrate Summer Solstice on Tuesday, June 21st.
Contact ninaboire@[Link] to help with the
Sounds of the Shores Concerts event. Stay tuned for additional details.
kick off with classic rock music You can always find more information about these
by e Shanks, on Sunday, June and other community events on our web site at:
26th from 5-7pm at Marlin
Park. Bring a blanket or lawn [Link]
chairs and some cash to visit the
food truck that will be available.
Sign up for the Library’s 2022 Summer Learning Challenge
(see page 4 for information). Check out the Message from our
Mayor, Giselle Hale, about the upcoming budget sessions for RWC.
ere’s also News from Neighboring Cities on page 12 and the
Redwood City Summer 2022 Events listing on page 13.
And with the 4th of July on the horizon, we want to remind
everyone that individuals are not allowed to set off their own
fireworks — doing so is both illegal and very dangerous. Please be
alert to fire dangers at all times.
RSCA wishes you a very happy summer!
 Redwood
Shores
Community
Association
is proud to celebrate over 50
years of service to the Shores!
Redwood Shores is one of the most beautiful areas on the
peninsula and we hope you will join us to help preserve the
quality of life we enjoy in the Shores, by making your annual
$45 membership dues contribution to RSCA.
Please make your membership contribution as soon as possible
to ensure that you are eligibile for all events and contests. You
can pay membership dues online at [Link].
If you do not have a login, forgot it, prefer to send a check, or
have any questions, please contact us at membership@[Link].
Your partnership is important to us, especially as RSCA
continues its mission to keep the Shores a wonderful
community to live, work, and learn! Visit us online at [Link]
for past and current updates.
We look forward to your support of our organization for 2022,
and thank the 700+ residents who submitted their membership
dues and especially to those who make an additional donation.

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 Jolts in Redwood Shores?!
Strange “jolts” late in the night… Sudden “tremors” that shake the
house for an instant, then are gone… Have you felt them?
Many Redwood Shores households have reported unusual
rumblings at their homes recently, usually at night. ere are
theories (several of which have already been ruled out – we are told
they don’t believe these are earthquakes, and although many assume
it was the underground drilling project, the Silicon Valley Clean
Water tunneling was completed months ago) but city officials have
not yet been able to specify what these occurrences might be.
RSCA is working with Redwood City to identify what’s going on.
e household of a Board member will host a seismometer to
obtain data for the City to help determine the cause and factors of
these rumblings. RSCA will continue to work with the City and
other entities working to find answers for this situation.

Work on Parkways, Levees & Waterways

Roadwork and equipment repair has been and will continue
occuring in Redwood Shores. RSCA works closely with RWC’s
Public Works department to be notified whenever PG&E,
AT&T, paving companies, or other entities are working in the
Shores, potentially impacting traffic for drivers, bicyclists or
pedestrians. You may notice lanes blocked occassionally as many
electrical transformers require upgrades — new transformers for
new technology (electric vehicles, charging stations, etc.).
AT&T is planning to perform fiber work on Redwood Shores
Parkway, near the intersection of Shearwater Parkway and
Redwood Shores Parkway the week of June 6th. e sidewalk
and right turn lane will be closed during this work for one day.
Always drive carefully on our parkways and in our neighborhoods
— stay alert to changing traffic patterns and watch out for hazards!
Monitoring and maintenance of algae in the lagoons,
vegetation management and weed abatement on the levees
takes place from mid-May through October.
For these and other updates, join the RSCA email list by visiting
[Link]/membership, and consider volunteering as a board
member for best intel on what’s happening in Redwood Shores and
neighboring communities.
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 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
[Link] | info@[Link]
Board of Directors
Nina Boire Connie Munevar
Martha Cullimore Sue Nix
Carol Ford Ben Ploshay
Rona Gundrum Bob Slusser
Shannon Guzzetta Aaron Susman
Anne Hagan Steven Tsujisaka
Don Long Shawn White

(Email us if you would like to become a board member to

serve on a committee, or volunteer to plan upcoming events.)
RSCA’s Board of Directors meet on the 2nd ursday
of each month, at the Sandpiper Community Center,
or online via Zoom, depending on conditions.
Our next Board Meeting will be at 6:30pm on:
June 9th, 2022 • Changing Seasons......................................................Page 1
• RSCA Events Calendar..............................................Page 1

ArchitecturAl Design BoArD (non-HOA areas):

• RSCA Membership Information ...............................Page 2
• Fireworks are Illegal ....................................................Page 2
For CC&R copies & information, email <ADB@[Link]> • Redwood Shores Library Information........................Page 4
• Jolts in Redwood Shores, and
Work on Parkways, Levees & Waterways ..............Page 4
DEADLINES for e PILOT • Redwood Shores Tennis Club ....................................Page 6
Space reservations are due at the end of the first week of each • Message from Council Member Jeff Gee....................Page 6
month, with articles and artwork due by the end of the second • Redwood Shores Nature Spotlight .............................Page 8
week of each month, for the following month’s issue. • Finding Our Voice...................................................Page 10
Please email <ThePILOT@[Link]> for a precise schedule. • Friends of the Library Events ...................................Page 10
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association • From the Mayor: Budget Info .................................Page 12
• A Note about Public Safety......................................Page 12
e PILOT is the official monthly publication of
• News from Neighboring Cities ................................Page 12
the Redwood Shores Community Association.
• 2022 Redwood City Events ....................................Page 13
CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses • It’s Elementary School Update.................................Page 14
Opinions published in e PILOT are solely those of the • Same Mission, Different Approach
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially and Save e Shores Information Event June 8th........Page 14
expressly designated. • Junteeth...................................................................Page 15
• Silicon Valley Clean Water Updates .........................Page 16
• Astrophotography in the Shores...............................Page 18
• Shores Business Classified Ads .................................Page 18
[Link] e PILOT June 2022 Page 5
 A Message From
Council Member
Jeff Gee
by Monique Seibel
It was a disappointment when the April open play was rained It is hard to believe that we are at the end of another academic
out, but two weeks later we had a beautiful day for the April 23 year! Congratulations to all of the graduates, and your families.
tournament. e mixed scramble format was a bit lopsided, with Graduations are a once in a lifetime moment. I hope that you
nine women and only five men. RSTC always makes the best of and your families are able to enjoy this very special time together.
things, and thanks to Bob Evans and Karen Brodersen, who did
the draw, it all worked out. Bob, as the tournament director, was * * * *
on hand to smooth out any wrinkles. One of the challenges that the City Council is looking into is
Due to the heavily female draw, it was women’s doubles only at how to increase civic participation, especially on the City’s Board,
the Quay courts. But they rotated with the women at Shorebird Committees and Commissions (BCC). In this year’s recruitment
to play mixed sets. Scores were tallied individually as is the case effort, there are 30 openings on the City’s various BCC’s (i.e.,
in a scramble (where players have different partners and different Library Board, Police Advisory, Planning Commission etc.) and
opponents in each set). e eight-game/no-ad sets went quickly, only about 20 applications so far. In a “listening session” earlier
and almost all the rounds had finished before 1:00 p.m. this year held by the City Clerk, comments about barriers to
In first place among the men participating on the City’s BCCs included: work or family
was Daniel Gabioud, with 23 obligations, meeting times and frequency, language barriers,
games won. Valery Soloviev “fatigue” or “burnout”, uneasiness about attending in-person
and Rick Chiu tied for second meetings, lack of desire to commit to a 4-year term and need for
with 22 games each. Sarah a more tangible reward.
Ehler won the women’s division As a charter city, some of the requirements to applying and
with 23 games and Tracie Pon serving on a BCC are based in the City’s charter. To make any
was the runner-up with 20. changes, a charter amendment is required to be placed on the
Daniel and Sarah each received ballot of a general election (most often in November of an even
a Camelbak water bottle as a number year) and subject to voter approval. For at least one city
prize. ank you to Rick Chiu sponsored ballot measure on the November 2022 ballot cost will
for shopping for prizes, and to be between $100,000 - $120,000. Redwood City will have at
Tracie Pon for photos. least one ballot measure on the November 2022 ballot to bring
the City Charter into conformance with the change to electing
ere was no social held in council members by district.
April, and the May social
coincided with the deadline Some of the things that the Council will be considering are
for this editon of e PILOT, changing the term of mayor from two years to one year (a rotation
so we’ll report on that soon. policy was previously adopted by the City Council in 2019),
Upcoming events are the removing language from the charter stipulating the BCC members
June 18th open play and the will not be compensated – allowing a future council to consider
tournament on June 25th. an ordinance to provide stipends, and removing the requirement
that a BCC member be an “elector.” Being an “elector” is defined
For more info, or to join, go as someone that is able to vote: US citizen, 18 years of age and
to [Link]. eligible to vote. A quick and informal survey of some of the cities
Let’s play tennis! in our area revealed that some cities do not require their BCC
member be an “elector.” ese cities include Belmont, Daly City,
Foster City, Los Gatos, Menlo Park and San Carlos.
For Your Health... e City Council relies on the BCCs to help with representing
For tips about boosting your immune system naturally and other the City, providing feedback and input, information sharing and
health information, visit healthylifewithjean on Instagram. community outreach and more. We hope that community
Jean Naughton is a Nutrition Consultant, Health Coach, and members will volunteer to serve. Look for more information in
Restorative Wellness Practitioner. the next few months.

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 nest of another bird. Both parents are involved in feeding, raising,
and protecting their offspring. Hatchlings have an incubation
period of 12-14 days, and a nestling period of a dozen to nearly
20. As far as animals in general go, house finch chicks are very
altricial. Born bird-naked save for patches of translucent down,
and incredibly clumsy, hatchlings require a lot of initial assistance
from mom and dad.
e natural habitat of these birds are deserts, grasslands, savannahs,
and coniferous forests. However, they are very well-adjusted to
human-settled spaces such as parks and backyards; the Cornell Lab
of Ornithology’s All About Birds website even lists their habitat as
“towns”. You don’t need to go anywhere special, you can easily
spot these birds on a stroll around the Shores or even just chilling
in your garden. ese birds are active from sunrise to sunset, and

Redwood Shores Nature Spotlight:

you’ll probably hear them before you see them. ey’re also one
of those birds who seem to live on power lines. If you would like

House Finches
these birds to feed at your bird feeder, milo, black oil sunflower
seeds, and millet are good bets. Black oil sunflower seeds are the
best. Striped sunflower seeds are not preferred at all. Given their
by Niharika Prachanda, a Carlmont High School student, and incessant chirping and constant fluttering about, the house finch
Member of the 2022 cohort of the Youth Climate Ambassadors Program isn’t an easy to miss species.
House finches are small, sparrow-sized birds native to the western House finches are lifelong
United States. However, after it became illegal to sell “Hollywood vegetarians, and nestlings are
Finches” as the pet trade knew them, they were released en masse provided with a plant-based
into the wild, creating populations around the country. Females diet, something that is
and juveniles are brown, with a lighter brown belly and darker uncommon. Typically, even
brown wings. Males are a beautiful orangey-red color around their those birds who are herbivores
head and chest area, which transitions to a milky brown in the as adults often provide their
back and lower portions of their bodies. Some males may also be offspring with insects and
orange or yellow. ese finches’ beaks are small and sharp, to grubs in order to ensure they
accommodate their diet of seeds. Females favor redder males for receive the protein they need
their mates. Given that male house finches get their red color from to grow. When it comes to
pigments in their food, as birds cannot create reds or yellow predators, they’re what’s typical for these sorts of tiny birds. Hawks,
independently, researchers think this may be due to the fact that raccoons, and cats are all risks for adult finches. As for eggs and
the females take redness as a sign of how capable a potential mate chicks, crows and squirrels are the big local predators to them.
is of getting the chicks the nutrients they need.
Although they are of low conservation concern, it is worth noting
House finches are very social, chatty, active little birds, and can that their population is estimated to be a little lower than it was in
form flocks of dozens or sometimes even hundreds of birds. You 1996, with some populations decreasing sharply since the mid-
won’t find one all by itself very often. As far as courtship goes for 90s. e culprit is a nasty disease known as mycoplasmal
these monogamous birds, one common courtship display is the conjunctivitis, which gives house finches horribly swollen eyes and
male feeding the female. First, the female begins the game by respiratory issues. Sometimes, it can even make the bird go blind.
playfully pecking at the male’s beak while coyly fluttering her While it used to be restricted to populations on the Eastern
wings. e male pretends to regurgitate food into his suitress’ seaboard, which kept away from western populations thanks to
mouth many times before actually feeding her. Other courtship the Rocky Mountains, in 2006, the first case of a house finch with
displays include butterfly flight, or performative flying coupled mycoplasmal conjunctivitis was discovered west of the Rockies.
with beautiful singing, and mate-guarding. It’s been spreading through western populations since, and there
Nests are built on any kind of tree, as well as cacti, and rocks. In are now several infected house finches from coast to coast.
more urbanized areas they will also happily nest on ledges, vents, Although a few lucky ones can survive, most end up dying due to
and street lamps. House finch nests are typically built of classic increased vulnerability to predators, starvation, and all that good
nest materials, like stems, roots, twigs, feathers, and leaves. stuff. In order to recognize whether a house finch in your garden
Sometimes, instead of going to the effort of creating their own has this disease, be sure to watch out for runny, swollen, crusty, or
nest, the avian couple will instead opt to take over the abandoned red eyes, or a bird awkwardly itching their eye with their foot.

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e PILOT June 2022 Page 9
 How We Found JASMIne CHeng: e Music Ministry gave me the opportunity to
Our Voices with create new, unforgettable memories and bonds. e children’s choir
has always been so diverse and flexible. Everyone has their own
St. Mark’s Youth role within our group, and it feels like one big family. Here, there
Music Ministry is no judgment. Everyone in the choir is there to support you and
your relationship with God whether you make mistakes or not.
Each mistake is seen as an opportunity to grow and learn. It’s an
opportunity to become a better parishioner and singer. As the
By Jewel Cheng, Gabrielle Arceo and Jasmine Cheng saying goes, “Singing is praying twice.” Practices are an hour you
It’s been more than two years since the pandemic began. If we look can spend devoting your time to God with your fellow friends and
back on these times, we see opportunities lost and things that choir members. e three of us have been a part of the Youth
should have happened. We would remember the isolation, the Music Ministry since it started in March 2017. For as long as we
loneliness, and the need for human connection. Fortunately for have been here, this choir has been a huge part of our lives and we
us, our church gave us the opportunity to stay connected in person want to extend a hand to anyone who has a love for God and music
through our Youth Music Ministry. During the early stages of our to serve in our community. In doing so, we hope to instill in
live-streamed masses, there were times when we sang by ourselves everyone a deeper understanding of their religion as well as a greater
inside the church or with the congregation during outdoor masses. appreciation for their own talents.
We never minded where we sang. What mattered to us was that
we were together and doing our part to bring life to the church’s
teachings through music. is ministry not only allowed us a
platform to share our musical gifts with the community but also
helped us build long-lasting friendships as we grow up together in
our faith. Here are some of our experiences: Library Materials
JeweL CHeng: St. Mark’s Music Ministry led me to a path Donation Event
following the Lord and strengthened my relationship with Him. On the third Saturday of the
As far as I can remember, the choir encouraged young talents to month, from 10am to Noon,
join their group of angelic voices. Far back in the day, before I Friends of the Library is holding a
joined their choir, I lacked much interest and appreciation for my material donation event at the
Catholic faith. Yet even though I was young, I noticed that the Redwood Shores Library.
choir had a way of lighting up the church. As a child who easily
wAnTeD ITeMS: Books, CDs, DVDs in Very Good Condition.
fell into the grounds of boredom during mass, the music sparked a
Friends especially needs donations of children's books.
light in me that eventually grew into the love I have for the Lord
and for St. Mark’s Parish. I began sharing this newly formed fire DO nOT bRIng: Anything more than slightly worn. No Magazines,
with the 11:30am choir and now I have happily grown to share it Encyclopedias, Hard Back Adult Fiction if older than 3 years.
with the Youth Music Ministry. Donors can just drive up and drop off their books in bags or boxes.
gAbRIeLLe ARCeO: roughout my life, St. Mark’s Parish has been Sale of the donations are used to fund library programming.
my second home. If there was anything I have learned from wHO ARe THe FRIenDS OF THe ReDwOOD CITy LIbRARy?
attending each mass, it was that there is nothing more fulfilling 50 dedicated volunteers that dedicate 6,000 hours per year sorting,
than serving a community that I love. Aside from strengthening scanning and pricing thousands of books, managing online book
my relationship with God and my community, the most rewarding sales and staffing our book store and other sales every month.
part of being a member of this choir is being able to grow up in my
Learn about the the 50th Anniversary and Summer Learning
faith alongside my closest friends. Together, we have shaped our
Celebration on June 12th at: [Link].
spiritual identities and developed valuable skills such as
communication, teamwork, patience, and confidence. Best of all,
we all found a place to share our love for the church’s teachings and
our God-given musical talents. We welcome children of all ages to
join us and to take part in this wonderful community as we support If you have information of interest to share with Shores residents, submit
them on their sacred journey at St. Mark’s Parish. content to thepilot@[Link] for inclusion as space allows. e PILOT
is mailed monthly to all RWS addresses, and available at [Link].

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 from the mAyor A Note About Public Safety
gISeLLe HALe e primary purpose of the Redwood Shores Community
ReDwOOD CITy Association (RSCA) is to be THE advocate on issues that affect the
quality of life in the Shores. RSCA considers public safety as a
From this month’s article, here are the key messages we hope critical component of that mission and we work closely with the
you take away with you: police and fire departments to ensure that there is mutual support
• Summer Events are here! Visit [Link] of and for our Shores community.
for more information and schedules A long-standing concern is the lack of police presence in the Shores
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommended Budget to be presented at compared to the ‘main’ portions of Redwood City. is will be
Study Session on June 13th and for adoption on June 27th partially addressed with the soon to be implemented police
• Check-out our latest blog series, Reimagining City Services to substation at our Shores Library. Our police officers, however, have
learn more about how we are reimagining public services in light on-going concerns about support from the city in terms of adequate
of evolving community needs and limited financial resources staffing, time-off and available and authorized equipment to do
their work. Recently passed Assembly Bill 481 requires annual
adoption of policies by city council to describe funding, aquisition,
Greetings, and use of equipment. At it’s April 25th meeting, two council
Every summer we delight in the sunshine and classic activities members objected to the police department’s proposal, opening a
like swimming, building sand castles and enjoying ice cream! I door for dissent and lack of support for our safety professionals.
am looking forward to the return of special events like Music on At this time, RSCA asks our community to call, write or attend a
the Square, Movies on the Square, Music in the Park, and more! council meeting to support our officers and ensure that the police
I’m also excited about heading to the water’s edge for Sounds of department budget remains sufficient to keep our community safe.
the Shores at Marlin Park, which will be held Sundays, 5-7 p.m.
on June 26, July 24 and August 21. Check our website for more
info [Link].
Additionally, each June the City Council considers the next fiscal
News From Neighboring Cities
year’s budget. is year, the Recommended Budget will be e San Carlos Airport will host the following events in June:
presented by City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz at the June • e Runway Run at San Carlos Airport will be held on
13th City Council meeting and will be brought back for adoption Sunday, June 5th at 8:00 am.
by the City Council on June 27th. e City Council has a history • e Biggest Little Air Show at San Carlos Airport will be
of taking intentional, proactive, and strategic steps to ensure the held on Saturday, June 11th at 10:30 am.
long-term fiscal sustainability of Redwood City, including
San Carlos is applying for grant funding to install a pedestrian
adopting a structurally balanced annual budget, funding long-
overpass adjacent to Holly Street across Highway 101.
term needs, and maintaining a 15 percent General Fund reserve
is project will allow bicyclists and pedestrians to avoid traffic
level. ese actions help us maintain services, attract and retain
while crossing the freeway. Get more information, take our
quality staff, and use taxpayer funds wisely.
community survey, and view an interactive project map by visiting:
As a city, we continue to focus on restoration and revision of [Link]/government/departments/public-works/holly-u-s-101
services, and we are committed to reimaging how we provide
services. If you haven’t already read our latest blog series,
Reimaging City Services, you can check them out by visiting Foster City’s Levee Improvements Project is scheduled to
reopen the Baffin Bridge on or around June 6, making the Baffin
[Link]. Each edition highlights a different
Street crossing the current project access point to
department and how we are taking a fresh look at what services
Belmont/Redwood Shores. A revised detour map is now available
we provide and how we provide them.
on the project website ([Link]).
We are fortunate that Redwood City has a diverse and informed
community, and we welcome your ideas and innovative spirit.
For information on how to join our annual budget study session, e belmont water Dog Run is Saturday, October 8, 2022!
visit [Link]/CouncilMeetings. You can also ere’s a race for everyone ranging from the 1 mile for kids & dogs
to the 5k and 10k for teens & adults. Proceeds go to local schools
write the City Council at Council@[Link]. As
and youth organizations. Past grants have helped purchase new PE
always, if you have an idea or concern, don’t hesitate to reach me
equipment, sponsor afterschool programs, and assist in counseling
at ghale@[Link].
programs. e run also provides internship opportunities for
Respectfully, Giselle Hale, Mayor of Redwood City students to give back to the community and learn new skills.
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 it’s elementAry
ey built on what already was established as best practices in
our school and made changes based on the virtual nature of
distance learning. Staff focused on achievement data to improve
bRSSD SUPeRInTenDenT practice, focused on building effective relationships, and shifted
DAn DegUARA instructional practice to utilize virtual tools and technology. As
a result, they recognized increased engagement, cooperation and
bRSSD HOnOReD wITH STATe DISTInCTIOnS independence and ultimately strong academic outcomes for
students. ese efforts have continued throughout the year.
As the 2021-22 school year comes to a close, our community,
staff and most importantly our students remain resilient. As We are proud to receive these Distinctions from the State of
we’ve navigated variants and made adjustments in COVID California. As a District, we value the academic, social, and
protocols, our schools came back to providing strong in-person behavioral growth for all of our students. It is not necessarily one
education with increased opportunity and support in a safe and exact thing that makes the difference for each child, but the many
healthy environment. I believe that our school systems have different ways we work together everyday to foster connection,
helped our community rebound and have provided stability relationships, and engagement.
throughout the year. We are proud that the belmont-Redwood As another school year comes to a close, we are diligently
Shores School District and Redwood Shores elementary School planning for the next. We look forward to welcoming students
are being honored as recipients of the 2022 California Pivotal back to school on August 17, 2022! On behalf of the entire
Practice (CAPP) Award Program! Belmont-Redwood Shores community, we wish you a healthy
e California Pivotal Practice Award and relaxing summer ahead. We’ll see you in the fall!
Program was designed in partnership
with education associations to
celebrate districts and schools that
supported innovative practice during
the 2020–21 school year, when
California required schools to offer Congratulations to
distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we
addressed hurdles in 2020-21, our efforts improved programs Gay Buckland-Murray,
and outcomes for our students. We are proud to be honored for who has been appointed
our work alongside 727 schools and 121 school districts for
demonstrated efforts to support students. as Principal of
Last year, our robust District counseling partnerships ensured Carlmont High School.
that students and families were supported. is year we made
the commitment to move from interns to fully licensed school
counselors. We now have seven fully licensed counselors
supporting our 4,000 students. ey continue to lead lessons in
the classroom, as well as small group and individual sessions. As
a result of bringing counselors on staff as opposed to hiring
contractors, our counselors also participate in recess and lunch Shared concerns, tackled with different
activities, they host social activities throughout the day, and they methods...
participate in all staff meetings and professional development
days. Additionally, last year’s learnings led us to adopt a new A PILOT reader emailed a photo of
SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) screener for staff and illegal signs taped to the walls of
students to evaluate needs for support, and have implemented a units on private property. —>
new community survey to gather more responsive feedback Please note: Stop Redwood Life
through YouthTruth. e social and emotional health of our ([Link]) and
students is a priority. Save the Shores ([Link])
are two very different groups, just as
At Redwood Shores Elementary School, engaging 4th and 5th
Redwood Shores Owners Association (RSOA) differs greatly
grade students in 2020-21 Distance Learning was a high priority.
from the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).
One of the core values at Redwood Shores is building effective
relationships to foster meaningful engagement opportunities. In Websites are provided here for your information and contact purposes.
order to continue with this during the pandemic, the teachers Save the Shores will host an informational community meeting
made several adjustments to their curriculum and program. Monday,
on Wednesday, 8th 30,
JuneMay 2022 — see [Link] for details.
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 Work on the three RESCU project elements continues: Front of Plant, Gravity Pipeline, and Pump Stations Improvements.
We are looking forward to celebrating the startup of our Front of Plant project and completion of the Gravity Pipeline
project later this year!

FROnT OF PLAnT
At the Front of Plant site, SVCW’s contractor partner, Shea Parsons Joint Venture (SPJV), continues construction work at
the Surge and Flow Splitter (SFS) shaft. With the completion of the second pass walls at the shaft, current work involves
completing installation of pipe penetrations on the north and south sides of the shaft; one of the openings provides protection
for emergency overflow conditions and the other allows for the collection of foul air from the SFS shaft and routing it to
the foul air treatment system. Simultaneously, preparations are being made for the precast roof sections for the shaft. At the
Receiving Lift Station (RLS), SPJV has begun installation of the six new RLS pumps, which will pump raw wastewater
entering the RLS shaft from the gravity tunnel, to the new Headworks Facility. e design-build partner, SPJV, SVCW
staff, and our consulting engineers and construction managers are working on startup and commissioning plans, with an
anticipated startup date of fall 2022.

gRAVITy PIPeLIne
Following installation of the fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) pipe inside the
gravity tunnel and connection of pipe segments inside the Airport Access Shaft
(AAS), SVCW’s partner, Barnard Bessac Joint Venture (BBJV) also performed
inspection walks in the tunnel to inspect the finished pipes. e Gravity Pipeline
project is in its last phase of work, including backfill of the AAS and installation
of the drop structure to connect flows from Belmont and San Carlos. Looking at
how far the project has come, with final site restoration beginning last month, the
Gravity Pipeline project team continues working towards a safe and successful
startup of the project in late 2022.

Airport Access Shaft (AAS) completed pipe

PUMP STATIOnS IMPROVeMenTS PROJeCT
Construction work continues on the Belmont Gravity Pipeline (BGP) along Shoreway Road in Belmont and San Carlos
by SVCW’s contractor partner, Shea Parsons Joint Venture (SPJV) and their subcontractor Power Engineering Construction
(PEC). e vertical shaft, referenced as Receiving Shaft 3 (RS-3), has been completed and temporarily covered to allow for
traffic to resume as PEC transitioned to Phase 4 of the project, which includes construction of Jacking Shaft 3 (JS-3).
Vadnais Trenchless will be mobilizing the microtunnel boring machine (a smaller, unoccupied version of the trenchless
tunnel excavation equipment used for the gravity tunnel project) to Jacking Shaft 4 (JS-4) to resume the installation of the
BGP from JS-4 to RS-4. SPJV continues to ensure consistent coordination with the SVCW public outreach team and
neighboring businesses to limit traffic impacts.

Read more detailed updates, as well as learn more about the RESCU project by visiting [Link].

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self-absorbed during the day in mundane matters but it is a
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is month’s feature is one of the most famous examples of an
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4565 has been nicknamed the Needle Galaxy because, when seen
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edgewise view into the Needle Galaxy shown here looks very
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