Calendar of RSCA Events

Thank you to our RSCA members!

Your membership fee allows RSCA to continue hosting
beloved community‐building events and advocating for
Redwood Shores!
If you haven’t yet renewed or signed up, please visit
[Link]/membership to join RSCA online or to print
out a membership form. It only takes $45 to help the
April is in bloom! Shores remain a welcoming and vibrant community.
Did you get to meet the Easter Bunny last month? Thanks to all who joined us Join today!
for RSCA’s Eggstravaganza on March 23rd. We hope you had a great time at the
egg hunt and enjoyed spending time with new and old friends and neighbors!
RSCA’s Annual Levee Cleanup
Save the date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
April is shaping up to be a busy month! The City of Redwood City is now seeking
applicants to serve as members on City boards, commissions and committees. 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
This is a great way to get your voice heard and help shape our community. If you Be sure to let our advertisers know, “I saw
are a big fan of watching athletic feats in our backyard, Stanford and Cal have big
you in The Pilot!”
races coming up. If you are interested in learning first aid and how to respond in
a disaster situation, the spring CERT Academy starts on WED, April 3rd. More Our advertisers help RSCA provide The Pilot to every
household and business in The Shores. Please support
details inside.
our advertisers and let them know how you found
At the time of publication, RSCA was made aware of some developments which them...in The Pilot!
may be of interest to our readers:
You can always find more information about these and
Crown Castle Application other community events on our website at:
As many of you may know, Crown Castle sent a letter to residents regarding an
application to install a “small wireless facility.” A “small wireless facility” is a low- [Link]
powered, compact device used to provide wireless cellular service. Naturally, some
people may have questions or want clarification on how this could affect them.
The Redwood Shores Community Association has requested Crown Castle to
meet and address any concerns or questions from the community. Join us with
your questions for the meeting scheduled on April 17th at 6:30 PM–7:45 PM
at the Redwood Shores Library. Hope to see you there!
Redwood Life Update
The City-hired consultant Raimi & Associates and their sub-consultant team are
now on board. They have been busy gathering and reviewing information and
data on the site to prepare the environmental sensitivity analyses and develop a
community engagement program that ensures all voices are heard. To this end,
the consultant is developing a new Redwood Life project website that will be
launched in early April. The new site will provide a comprehensive project
overview, detail the overall schedule, and identify community engagement and
input opportunities. Once the site goes live, City staff will coordinate notification Russel, 2
through the Redwood Shores Community Association e-mail distribution list,
sign boards, and the City’s interested parties list for this project. REDWOOD SHORES: We’d love to meet your pets! Send
a photo of your pet(s), and they may be featured here.
As always, RSCA seeks to spread awareness and advocacy for the community.
Email thepilot@[Link] with a photo and some fun facts
Please feel free to e-mail us with any concerns or comments at info@[Link].
about your pet. Look for additional pet photos inside.
Enjoy the longer days and the flowers blooming all around!
 REDWOOD SHORES
Community Association
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 ‐ 1173

[Link] | info@[Link]

Board of Directors
Melanie Baldwin Don Long
Nina Boire Ed Messinger
Kendra Bronstein Connie Munevar
Martha Cullimore Sue Nix
Carol Ford Ben Ploshay
Rona Gundrum Bob Slusser
Anne Hagan Shawn White

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

serve on a committee, or volunteer for upcoming events.)

RSCA’s Board of Directors meet on the 2nd Thursday 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:

• April is in Bloom ..........................................................Page 1

• RSCA Events Calendar..................................................Page 1
April 11, 2024
• Architectural Design Board .........................................Page 4
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non‐HOA areas): For
• Bay Trail .......................................................................Page 4 CC&R copies & information, email: ADB@[Link]
• CERT: Register for Spring Academy..............................Page 4
Deadlines for The PILOT
• Stanford Rowing .........................................................Page 4
Space reservations are due at the end of the first week of each
• Education Corner (BRSSD) ...........................................Page 6 month, with articles and artwork due by the end of the second
• RC City Council Update................................................Page 8 week of each month for the following month’s issue. Please
email ThePilot@[Link] for a precise schedule.
• Astrophotography in the Shores ...............................Page 10
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association
• Redwood Shores Library Update.................................Page 10 The PILOT is the official monthly publication of the Redwood
• From the Mayor: Jeff Gee..........................................Page 11 Shores Community Association.
• Pets of Redwood Shores............................................Page 11 CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses

• Supes Raise Concerns About Loss of Landlines .........Page 12 Opinions published in The PILOT are soley those of the authors
and not the expressions of RSCA unless officially and expressly
• Redwood Shores Tennis Club ....................................Page 12 designated.
• RWS Schools Update .................................................Page 14
• RSCA Membership Drive ..........................................Page 14
• Classified Ads.............................................................Page 15
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 Spring CERT Academy
runs from 4/3–5/18
If you are interested in learning how to
become better prepared for a disaster,
please join us for the upcoming Spring
CERT Academy that starts on Wednesday, April 3rd. Take advantage
of the training being held in Redwood Shores.
Wednesday classes are from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will be held at Image from Stanford University Athletics
the Sandpiper Community Center in Redwood Shores. Participants
must complete all classes and Skills Day in order to receive a CERT Stanford Rowing: April Schedule
Certificate of Completion and become a member of the Redwood City It’s that time of year! Stanford Rowing brings competition and
and San Carlos CERT Community. There is no obligation to join the excitement to the Shores. Come watch a practice session or save these
Redwood Shores CERT team upon completion of the training. dates for the upcoming races.
For more information or to register for this upcoming CERT Academy Practice Sessions in April:
contact: lbach@[Link].
Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (except game days
noted below)
Fridays, 4/12 & 4/26, 3:30–5:30 PM
Friday, 4/19: Cal & University of Washington Practice
Races in Redwood Shores:
Friday–Sunday, 4/5–4/7: PAC-12 Invitational
Saturday, 4/20 at 8:00 AM: Cal vs. University of Washington
Miles of scenic trail right in our backyard Saturday, 5/4: Stanford vs. Cal (The Big Row)
Burlingame
The section of the Bay Trail between Burlingame and Redwood Shores
offers long, continuous stretches of shoreline trail. In Burlingame,
begin at Anza Lagoon.
Shortly after crossing the wooden bridge, the trail picks up again south
of Fisherman’s Park and continues into the 670-acre Coyote Point
Recreation Area, along the edge of a golf course and through a large ADB quarterly audit soon underway
eucalyptus grove. Spring has sprung and so have weeds and
San Mateo unsightly landscaping. The Architectural
Continuing south, the trail connects directly to San Mateo’s Shoreline Design Board (ADB) is gearing up for their
Park, comprising Ryder Park and Seal Point Park. quarterly audit. In the audit, the board is
Ryder Park features an interactive tidal water system, playgrounds, a notified of any maintenance problems with
kayak and windsurf launch, picnic areas and restored wetlands. homes in the Shores which are under their
Across an elegant 105-foot bicycle/pedestrian bridge over San Mateo enforcement.
Creek is Seal Point Park, a former landfill offering expansive bay views The ADB has an obligation to the households
and public art. South of the park, the Bay Marshes boardwalk extends in the Shores to enforce the CC&R’s on all properties. This is to protect
from the trail with views of the mudflats. the property values for everyone and maintain the community
Foster City standards we all appreciate. The Shores is a beautiful, safe area which
The trail continues into Foster City, passing underneath the San needs to have upkeep at times.
Mateo-Hayward Bridge, past Sea Cloud Park and along marshes and
We request that you look around your property and do your part. For
mudflats adjacent to Belmont Slough.
those in need, there is financial help through Redwood City for
An interior trail along Marina Lagoon snakes along the edge of this painting and roofing repairs. If you receive a letter, please respond with
linear waterway. how you will take care of the problem. If you are a renter and there is
The Foster City section of the trail also connects to a bicycle/pedestrian a problem, please let your landlord know of the situation. Alternatively,
bridge over Highway 101 that’s accessed near the Belmont Sports you can let the board know and they will contact the homeowner
Complex. directly. Remember, every home in Redwood Shores—including the
Redwood Shores original homes—have CC&R’s on the deed to their properties, even if
A blue bicycle/pedestrian bridge near Oracle connects Foster City to you’re not under an HOA. Also, remember to obtain approval from
Redwood Shores. Veer right to reach Island Park for a tranquil place the Design board that your property is under BEFORE you start your
to rest along the slough. landscaping, fences and/or painting projects.
Continue along the trail adjacent to Belmont Slough towards
Let’s work together to keep the Shores a beautiful, well-kept area in
Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve.
which to live and work!
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offers IB Middle Years Program
Dan Deguara, BRSSD Superintendent

Nesbit School is proud to announce the successful completion of the

International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) pre-
authorization validation visit, marking a significant milestone in our
journey towards providing an unparalleled educational experience. As
a candidate school for the MYP, Nesbit is dedicated to empowering
students in grades 6-8 with a world-class education that prepares them
for the complexities of our global society. Nesbit’s adherence to IB policies ensures a high standard of education,
The MYP is an innovative consistent with the rigorous criteria set by the IB organization. These
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are both knowledgeable and of respect, responsibility, safety, and inclusivity.
compassionate. By focusing on As we open our doors to all 6-8th grade families in the Belmont-
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between their studies and the real world, the MYP at Nesbit fosters the transformative educational journey that Nesbit offers. For more
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Years 4-5 and the Diploma Program for
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RC City Council: Updates on Sea Level Rise Assessment, Redwood LIFE
By Rona Gundrum The rescheduled Sea Level Rise Community Meeting is being targeted
for the end of April.
SLR Assessment: As reported in the March Pilot, Redwood City has
been conducting a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment with the Redwood LIFE: City staff has conducted preliminary meetings with
goal of developing sea level rise adaptation strategies, advancing flood the contracted consultants and are providing them with data and
protection, and protecting ecosystems and the built environment along reports, so the sensitivity analyses can begin. The consultant
the Bay. The SLR Assessment is now available for public review responsible for community engagement is preparing the “Community
and comment: [Link] Engagement Plan” which will be posted in the coming weeks to a new
works/water/sea-level-rise. website dedicated to the Redwood LIFE project. This will enable
everyone to see the overview of the project, understand next steps and
The importance of this issue for the Shores community cannot be timelines, and know when information will be presented and input
overstated. Unless the entire levee system around Redwood Shores is sought.
modified for accreditation by FEMA, the Flood Insurance Rate Map
will be revised to designate Redwood Shores as a Special Flood Hazard RWS Library Playground: RWC Park & Rec is working with Verde
Area (SFHA), subjecting homeowners to a requirement to purchase Landscape Architects on an online survey and community meeting
flood insurance. It is imperative for the Shores to not only avoid this schedule that will take place over the next few months. The process of
SFHA designation, but to ensure long-term resilience against sea-level getting community input, producing preferred design plans, finalizing
rise. a plan, developing construction drawings, sending them for review and
permitting, and going out to bid takes a year or more. RSCA will keep
On March 4, The Daily Journal reported that a $16B San Mateo the community apprised of on-going community meetings and
County climate bond is in the works for the November ballot. While timelines.
that number seems quite large, a lot more is going to be needed. The
bill delineates funding for wildfire prevention, drought preparation and Rona Gundrum serves as a board member on RSCA.
flood prevention. Local agencies can apply for funding based on need Your membership dollars support RSCA’s
and project goals so there will be a lot of competition for these funds. community outreach, communications and
As Redwood Shores is particularly vulnerable to the effects of sea level advocacy.
rise, it will be up to our community to make sure our needs are
addressed.

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 APRI L 2 0 2 4

Belly Dance with

Nicole Maria
SAT APR 20  11am  Redwood Shores Branch Library
Experience the magic of Arabic belly dance:
Astrophotography in the Shores watch, learn, and dance with us!
By Kumar Srinivasan An RCPL CARES program
The Great American Total Solar Eclipse event of April 8, for Arab American
2024 is almost upon us! I had written previously about Heritage Month.
solar eclipses in the November 2023 issue of The Pilot (&
following the partial solar eclipse of Oct 2023) so I won’t
delve again into how & why eclipses happen. Some of you
may remember the last total solar eclipse in North
America, in August 2017. What is special about the April 2024 event
compared to the last one is that the totality will last nearly two minutes
longer at 4 minutes and 30 sec, and the path of totality will be a little bit
wider. Moreover, the path takes it over more cities and densely populated
areas than in 2017—crisscrossing the continental United States from Texas
in the South to New York and the North East. Don’t fret if you cannot
travel to these areas—every contiguous US state will experience at least a
partial solar eclipse, so just make sure that you have the right type of eye
protection in hand. Considering that the next total solar eclipse that will
be visible in North America will be in 2045, this is going to be an event PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
you don’t want to miss!
While the Moon can move in front of the Sun and create the grand
Art Salon
spectacle of a “solar eclipse,” other celestial bodies can also create TUE APR 2, 16 & 30  3pm  Redwood Shores Branch Library
extraordinary displays. One such is the “transit of Venus,” when the Music with Val
second-closest planet from the Sun (Mercury being the closest) passes SAT APR 6  11am  Redwood Shores Branch Library
directly between the Sun and Earth. Transits of Venus are extremely rare
and happen in pairs eight years apart, followed by a gap of either 105 years Community Zoom Day for Older Adults
or 121 years. The last such pair of events happened in 2004 and 2012. WED APR 17  9am  Online Program
While I was able to view the 2004 transit with binoculars, I was lucky Seaside Story Hour
enough to be able to capture the 2012 event. In the accompanying pic,
SAT APR 27  11am  Redwood Shores Branch Library
Venus is the tiny black dot at the 3 o’clock position about 2/3rd of the
way out from the center of the Sun. Apart from providing spatial
Limited to 30 children. For grades K–5.
perspective—Venus is similar in size to Earth and about 115 times smaller
than the Sun—these “transits” of Venus are of special historical significance STORYTIMES
too. Observations of the 1639 transit of Venus, followed by more careful TUESDAYS  6:30pm  Pajama Time Stories  All Ages
recordings of the 1761 & 1769 transits provided the first precise estimates
of the Earth–Sun distance at nearly 153 million kilometers or 95 million THURSDAYS  10:30am  Toddler/Preschool Storytime  Ages 2-5
miles. THURSDAYS  11:30am  Tiny Tales  Ages 0-24 months
More of my astronomical pics can be found at my website
[Link]. Clear skies & Peace on Earth!
 To register and learn more, visit
[Link]/libraryevents
Kumar Srinivasan is a cutting-edge Materials Scientist by day and ancient photon
hunter by night. While he was peripatetic during his youthful years, he is happy to report
back to the Galactic Federation that his cosmic address is now firmly entrenched in
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 Improvement Project and the 101/84 Interchange project. She also speaks
From The Mayor to the City’s efforts surrounding Vision Zero — a road safety initiative
Jeff Gee aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing
safe, healthy and equitable mobility for all.
Redwood City Children and Youth Updates #LittleLeaders Vice Mayor Espinoza
Greetings, Garnica highlights the many programs, activities and engagement efforts
With the arrival of spring, a sense of excitement permeates the air. The days we offer to our youth in Redwood City. They are, after all, our future!
are growing longer, the sun shines brighter, and our gorgeous parks are Community of All Ages #AgelessConnections Councilmember Howard
bursting with vibrant colors and fragrant blooms! I hope you are all provides a glimpse into the construction of our highly anticipated new
enjoying yourself. Veterans Memorial/Senior Center, which is expected to be open by the end
of this year. She also highlights the Hoover Park Master Plan and new
This month, I wanted to provide a recap of our 2024 State of the City,
Downtown Library Park.
held last month. We transformed our Council Chamber into a live
newsroom, with each Councilmember reporting on the latest buzz and Economic Development #OpportunityKnocking Councilmember
providing updates from our community. We uncovered stories shaping our Sturken highlighted Redwood City's economic initiatives, emphasizing the
future, spotlighting initiatives that will propel us forward. From housing success of the Outdoor Business Activity Program, which permanently
and transportation to youth development and economic prosperity, every closed a section of Broadway to cars, supporting local businesses and
segment brought a glimpse into the tireless efforts and unwavering creating safe spaces. Additionally, he discussed the City’s Economic and
dedication of all of us to make Redwood City such a special place. Workforce Development Plan.
Housing Updates #ShelteringDreams Councilmember Aguirre provides Sustainability #GreenWave Finally, Councilmember Martinez Saballos
updates on the Affordable Housing Preservation Program and progress on reports live from right here, in Redwood Shores, about the City’s
our Housing Element, as well as highlighting the use of housing funds for sustainability efforts, including sea level rise adaptation, the extension of
new construction of affordable multifamily housing. She also highlights our recycled water pipeline and rebate programs for greener yard
the City’s robust efforts related to supporting our residents that are equipment and vehicle charging stations.
experiencing homelessness. If you didn’t get a chance to watch live, I encourage you to watch the
Transportation Updates #OntheRoad Councilmember Eakin provides recording available at [Link]/StateoftheCity.
updates on the Roosevelt Avenue Quick Build Traffic Calming Project and Stay safe and as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at
two very important transportation-related projects: the Woodside Road jgee@[Link] with comments or concerns.d

ril 30!
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members! Send pet photos to thepilot@[Link], and remember to include
A GREAT a few fun facts about them, too.
COMMUNITY
TOGETHER Robbie
Robbie is a curious
Serve on a Redwood City Board, Commission or Committee Goldendoodle who loves
his ball more than anything!
The City of Redwood City is seeking applicants to fill the
He likes looking at the
following vacancies:
wildlife on walks, hanging
Housing and Human Concerns
Arts Commission out with his family, and
Committee
Architectural Advisory Committee
Library Board *trying* to be on his best
Board of Building Review
Parks, Recreation and Community behavior around the dinner
Board of Port Commissioners
Historic Resources Advisory
Services Commission table for some treats.
Planning Commission
Committee
Senior Affairs Commission ~ Anna Jocson
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San Mateo County Supervisors Raise The CPUC’s own Public Advocate’s Office states in a legal filing that
“AT&T fails to provide a customer outreach plan that includes, at
Concerns About Loss of AT&T Landlines minimum, the list of all impacted customers, an outreach and
communication schedule, the method by which customers will be
March 12, 2024 notified, including accessible and in-language customer notifications,”
Redwood City – San Mateo County among other issues.
supervisors today took the first step toward Today’s meeting included questioning of a representative from AT&T
opposing a move by AT&T that local who had also met with County leaders beforehand. A proposed
officials said could put residents in rural resolution opposing AT&T’s application is expected to come to a vote
areas at risk during wildfires and in other before the Board at their regularly scheduled meeting March 26, 2024.
emergencies.
At the request of Supervisor Ray Mueller,
supervisors voted 5-0 at today’s regular
Board meeting to direct the County
Attorney’s Office to draft a resolution opposing AT&T’s application
with the California Public Utilities Commission to terminate its
“Carrier of Last Resort” status, which would allow AT&T to end
landline service to thousands of customers.
“Vulnerable residents living in rural areas and semi-rural areas in San
Mateo County do not have reliable access to communications other
than their copper landline service provided by AT&T,” Mueller said.
“That is the means of communication they rely on in storms and
wildfires and emergency medical events on a day-to-day basis.”
Mueller represents thousands of residents who live in the coastal hills
west of Skyline Boulevard, an area with often spotty or non-existent
cell coverage.
“There is a tremendous digital divide that still exists and puts residents
at risk,” Mueller said. “Because of business decisions, a short distance
from the heart of Silicon Valley, we have residents who are living
without access to reliable communication other than a copper Our 2024 season kicked-off in March. It was a rainy but great start to
landline.” the 2024 season. The biggest storm of the season hit the first week of
Currently, AT&T is a “Carrier of Last Resort” in certain areas of the March, and rain predicted on and off through the month.
state, including San Mateo County. This means, among other things, Our first tournament of the season is scheduled for April 13. To register
the company provides basic services such as free access through for the April 13 tournament and/or join Redwood Shores Tennis Club
landlines to 911 and Telephone Relay Service, which allows persons (RSTC), got to: [Link]. Until then, everyone is welcome to
with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. participate in our drop-in at Shorebird Courts, on Saturday mornings
AT&T has sent a letter to customers informing them the company may from 8:00-10:30 A.M. It’s free for the public to try, though
no longer provide landline services in certain service areas throughout membership is encouraged. No registration is required; just bring your
California. A list and map posted on the CPUC website appears to own tennis balls and water bottle, and sign a waiver if you’re not a
show that landline AT&T service in all of San Mateo County would member of the club.
be eliminated, save for areas near Coyote Point Recreation Area and For more information about RSTC, go to: [Link]. Let’s play
parts of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Watershed. tennis!
That could put thousands of residents who live in areas with unreliable
cell coverage, as well as residents in areas prone to power outages, at
risk. In addition to the coast, this includes residents who live in hilly
areas on the bayside, supervisors said.
And in a region prone to wildfires, storms and earthquakes, that’s
unacceptable, especially when the power goes out, Mueller said.
“It’s also our ability to reach out to them through reverse 911,” which
was used during 2020’s CZU Lightning Complex Fire, Mueller said
Mueller said he will testify against AT&T’s proposal during a CPUC
public forum this Thursday, March 14, in Indio (Riverside County).
He said AT&T has failed to propose a workable alternative that would
provide reliable communications in all areas where it would drop
landline service.

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Spring Selling Season Starts Here... 1630 Fairway Drive, BELMONT
NEW LISTING! CALL CARMEN FOR PRICE
• EXCELLENT BELMONT SCHOOLS
• Great mid-peninsula location close to Hwys. 101, 280,
parks, CalTrain, major employers, and shopping
• 2 bed, 1 bath: 860+/-SF 昀oorplan
(per independent draftsman)
• 2-car detached garage with extra storage
• Plans exist for a proposed expansion.
• 6,000+/- SF lot beautifully landscaped.

495 Mountain View Dr. #1

JUST LISTED! DALY CITY O昀ered at $818,000
• 2 bed, 2 bath, top 昀oor, end unit condo
• 1,394+/- SF (per County Records):
Independent Draftsman 1,440+/- SF (Buyer to verify)
• Light-昀lled living room with 昀replace, & many upgrades.
• Kitchen has custom cabinetry, and more.
• Primary suite: ample closet space, remodeled bath.
• 3 parking spaces: 1-car attach. garage, driveway, space 275.
• Near 101, 280 & 92, BART, CalTrain, Muni and
San Francisco Airport SFO (approx. 15 min. drive).

3325 Page Street

JUST SOLD! REDWOOD CITY
• Desirable Friendly Acres Neighborhood
• Freshly painted interior and upgrades throughout!
• MAIN HOME: 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,490+/- SF (per Draftsman)
Excludes Garage of 195+/- SF (Buyer to verify all SF)
• ADU: 2 bed, 1 bath separate living space. 745 +/- SF
• Spacious 2,240+/-SF 昀oorplan. 5,184+/- SF lot
• SOLD with MULTIPLE OFFERS OVER-ASKING

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• First time on the market!
• Fab opportunity in desirable Carlmont Neighborhood.
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• Huge 2-car gar. w/workspace, bonus storage area
• Large corner lot with appox. 7.680 SF
• CALL for PRICE

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BRSSD Schools: Students score wins in STEM fair, robotics competition
Gloria Higgins, Principal, Sandpiper School
Matthew Nagle, Principal, Redwood Shores Elementary

T
he longer, sunny days of April signal the end of Sandpiper, Redwood Shores, and all district schools will close for
winter. The abundant rain last month and this Spring Break from Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12. We know that
month’s increased sunshine helped our flowers many of our students, families, and neighbors will be using our fields
bloom at Sandpiper and Redwood Shores Schools, and and playgrounds. We encourage all to use our facilities responsibly
our students, too, have similarly continued to grow and during Spring Break to ensure they are in good condition for many
develop intellectually, physically, and emotionally with years. We appreciate the good stewardship our neighbors show in
the support of our Shores community, and the guidance keeping our school safe.
of our dedicated educators. Our schools reopen on Monday, April 15, and the pace will continue
STEM, or science, technology, engineering, and to quicken with a number of assemblies and fields trips. One field trip
mathematics, is a great example of learning that is of note is the 5th grade trip to the Outdoor Education program at
supported by school and community alike. Sandpiper recently held its Jones Gulch, nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains in
STEM Fair for middle school students, and several won the right to La Honda. The program provides a unique opportunity for students
participate in the County STEM Fair, including Suhani B., Arya C., to develop self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and social responsibility. They
Nanaha M., Sofiia D., Angela S., Olivia W., and Anny J.. The take care of themselves by making their beds, caring for their clothes,
elementary students will participate in their STEM fair later this year. and keeping themselves clean. They also work as a team by setting up
At Redwood Shores, one of our robotics teams qualified and competed meals, cleaning the dining hall, and creating their cabin skit
recently at the 2024 Northern California VIQRC Elementary School performance. Sandpiper participated in this program in the fall, and
Regional Championship at the nearby Hiller Aviation Museum. The Redwood Shores will travel to the program on April 26.
Storms team, made up of students Finnegan Stewart, Ishan Menon, We wish everyone a relaxing Spring Break, and we look forward to any
Kevin Li, and Collin Chan, won the Think Award for developing and questions or feedback you might have about our events in April. We
effectively using quality program as part of their strategy to solve the have even more events planned for May, including Open House at both
game challenge. schools on May 23, and Discovery Day on May 29 at Sandpiper, and
Sandpiper and Redwood Shores also hold robust Science Fairs, a week later at Redwood Shores.
supported by parents and community members, and enjoyed by all. If
you would like to volunteer to be a Science Fair judge, there is still
time to do so at Sandpiper, which has scheduled its Elementary Science
Fair for April 4. (Redwood Shores held its Science Fair last month).
Contact Sandpiper directly at (650) 631-5510 for more information.
Earth Day is another enjoyable and educational event at our schools.
We will be celebrating Earth Day on Monday, April 22, of course, but
both schools will extend our celebrations and hands-on activities
throughout the whole month of April, including replanting garden
boxes, planting new flowers, and spending several days deep cleaning
our lunch and other areas of the campuses. If families or community
members would like to help with campus and community
beautification projects at either school, you are encouraged to contact
the Sandpiper (telephone number above) or Redwood Shores office at
(650) 802-8060.

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 R E D W O O D S H O R E S C L A S S I F I E D A D S

Silvia’s Housecleaning Service

License #22085 | Bonded and Insured
References available on request
Serving the Shores for 25 years
(650) 722-6556

Redwood Shores Handyman Mathematics Teacher/Tutor

No job too small, can do almost anything. Matthew T. Lazar, Ph.D.
Redwood Shores Resident Resident of Redwood Shores for over 20 years!
Call Scott (650) 464-3276 [Link]
or email shenderson4@[Link] Call or text Matt at (650) 208-5303

The Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores invites Redwood Shores
all interested Shorebirds to our weekly luncheons at Certified Public Accountant
noon every Monday at Divino in Belmont (in person or Providing tax preparation and planning,
on Zoom). Interesting speakers and new friendships! accounting and bookkeeping services
To learn more, just email: brsrotaryclub@[Link] Call Kerman at (650) 291-4219
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 The Ow Team / Peninsula Specialist
650.740.8449 / Top 100, San Francisco Peninsula
anna@[Link] / Sold 400+ homes in RWS since 1998
DRE #01174789 / Redwood Shores Resident Since 1989

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2 BR | 1 BA | 2 CAR | 850 SF | $900,000 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2 CAR | 2,003 SF | Call Agent
Stunning top-昀oor corner unit with tons of Single family home in Gossamer Village. New
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courtyard and pine trees. HOA pool/spa. in desk in hallway. Fireplace in family room opens
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Please call Anna if you are thinking about selling or buying a home!

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the state of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity Laws. License #01527235. All materials presented here is intended for informational purposes only and is
compiled from sourced deemed reliable but have not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawn may be made without notice