The Whole Year is Ahead of Us!

Calendar of RSCA Events

Happy New Year Shores neighbors! Many of us have been eagerly
looking forward to saying farewell to 2020 and starting a new year Redwood Shores Community Association’s
with determination and hope for happier, healthier times. (For a Annual Meeting — February 3rd, 2021
list of daily January holidays to celebrate, check out page 23!) Join our virtual mee!ng to hear about current issues
affec!ng Shores residents and businesses. See
As this edition goes to print, a mandatory stay at home order was
details on page 4 and register for the mee!ng on our
released, while COVID vaccines are being administered, delivered,
website. RSCA will elect/re‐elect Board of Directors
and tested. How many people, locally, will have received the
and share results from our celebra!ons, decora!ons
vaccine by the time you’re reading this? Since mask-wearing,
& recipe contest. (RSCA members are eligible for
essential services, hand-washing, physical distancing concepts prizes, see page 4 for membership informa!on.)
aren’t new anymore, the start of this year provides opportunities
to get creative to get connected – many ideas follow.
In recent months, Redwood Shores Community Association has
invited residents to share their traditions, decorations, festivities,
and recipes with us, (deadline for the winter contest is January 9th).
RSCA directors hope to compile a slideshow of results to share at
our Annual Meeting on February 3rd. Looking forward, we invite
you to keep using the form located at rsca.org/celebrations to
share new year goals, mottos, and upcoming projects!
If you haven’t already, now’s the time to pack away holiday décor,
and it’s also an excellent time to clean up leaves, gutters, cobwebs
and other clutter around your home. Take it one step further and
pick up debris along the levees or local parks. Rain or shine, your
mental health improves when you breathe in some fresh air! Take
advantage of our beautiful California weather and opt outside for
a while each day. Just for fun, some possible seek and find options
are available at rsca.org/scavenger – we’ll try to update monthly!
On Monday, January 18th, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
and reflect on his many messages of inspiration. PILOT readers You can always find more informa!on about these
are invited to send your favorite MLK, Jr. quotes to and other community events on our web site at
thepilot@rsca.org and let’s see if a trend emerges among Shores
residents! To help your review process, you can check out:
keepinspiring.me/martin-luther-king-jr-quotes/.
RSCA.org
Inauguration Day is January 20th and former California Senator,
Kamala Harris, will take the oath of office as Vice President and
Joe Biden will take the oath of office as the 46th President of the
United States. The ceremony and traditions get reimagined over
time, and each one affecting each of us in different ways. PILOT
readers are invited to use the form at rsca.org/celebrations to share
favorite parts of the occasion. (Did you know the VP’s oath is first?!)
As 2021 begins and the whole year lies ahead of us, RSCA sends
best wishes to our community!
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“C” IS FOR COMMUNITY — UPDATES FROM RSCA
Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) is proud to
celebrate 50 years of service to the Shores and continues to devote
time and resources into communication and advocacy on behalf of
our entire COMMUNITY. Despite the longevity of service, RSCA is
often confused with RSOA – an OWNERS association that aims to
govern the 25+ HOAs within Redwood Shores. Please note that
“C” stands for Community, and RSCA’s board of directors
volunteer their time and talents to support the interests and well-
being of everyone in, and all areas of, the Shores. Whether you rent
or own residential or commercial property in Redwood Shores,
RSCA requests your annual membership contribution of $45 to
support RSCA’s plans, services, advocacy efforts and events.
We are so grateful for the 390 members who have already supported
our organization for 2021 (and especially those who paid online as
it really cuts down our administrative work), and we hope to
dramatically increase our membership as we continue to enjoy the
beauty and benefits of being in the Redwood Shores area.
If you’re on our email list, you should have received an option to
renew your membership online via memberplanet.com. If you’re
not on our email list, you can “Join our email list” at RSCA.org
to receive community messages between mailings of The PILOT.
If you’d like more information or to get involved with RSCA’s
many community activities, contact membership@rsca.org.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Notice of
RSCA’s Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 3rd at 7-9pm
This meeting will take place online.
This is your chance to get up to date on the issues that affect
the home and family lives of every Shores resident.
This is an opportunity to recieve information from local
leaders from Redwood City council members and staff as well
as Redwood City Police, Fire, Parks, Library, Public Works,
Silicon Valley Clean Water, Belmont Redwood Shores School
District, Sequoia High School District, and more!
RSCA will also elect and re-elect its Board of Directors.
Interested participants should register for the event through the link on
RSCA.org/annualmeeting and the meeting login details will be emailed
in advance of the meeting start time.
Redwood Shores Community Association
RSCA.org
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TownePlace Suites / Project Homekey Update
In December, the San Mateo County Housing department drafted
the Request For Proposal (RFP) to identify a facility operator for
the TownePlace Suites on Twin Dolphin Drive in Redwood Shores.
This property was selected to house ‘extremely low income’ seniors
in its 95 units and must have a portion of those units occupied
within 90 days of the purchase. “The County anticipates residents
at the Property will include senior citizens, 62+ years in age, with
ELI incomes (defined as up to 30% of the Area Median Income)
and seniors who may have experienced homelessness or be at risk,
which may include seniors currently housed independently in hotel
rooms leased by the County, seniors receiving wrap-around services
through programs like the County’s Whole Person Care program,
medically-frail seniors enrolled in the County’s Community Care
Settings program, and other vulnerable elders. A primary focus of
the SOQ reviews will be on the quality of resident and supportive
services that Applicants provide to seniors in the properties they
currently manage and their experience coordinating enriched
services with County agencies and contracted providers.”
RFP highlights include an estimated 10-year lease, and specifically
mentions that, “nearby residents care deeply about ensuring the
successful operation of the Property as affordable senior housing.
Thus, the Operator will be expected to meet regularly with a
community advisory committee and the County to provide project
status updates and to solicit and discuss community feedback.”
At the time of compiling this edition of The PILOT, officials in
San Mateo County have not yet provided RSCA or any other
individual community members with answers to the questions
submitted in November. RSCA will continue seeking answers to
community questions and follow-up on promises from the county.
PILOT readers can check for details on our website: RSCA.org.
SAVE THE DATE: REDWOOD CITY ZOOM DAY #3
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 — Free Sessions Throughout the Day
The Veterans Memorial Center and Travonde are thrilled to bring
you another full day of free online activities from Adaptive PE,
SamTrans “Ride Now Subsidized Taxi program,” AARP Tax Aide
Program, SoulCollage, Photography, Improv with Corinne, Chen
Family Style Taiji with Joe and other wonderful organizations.
Come join one or all events for FREE!!
Join us and learn about this new partnership that provides ongoing
monthly events to support you and the community.
www.redwoodcity.org/rwczoomday
 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
www.RSCA.org | info@rsca.org
Board of Directors
Nina Boire Don Long
Kevin Brehmer Connie Munevar
Martha Cullimore Sue Nix
Jim Cvengros Ben Ploshay
Carol Ford Steven Tsujisaka
Rona Gundrum Bob Slusser
Shannon Guzzetta
(Email us if you would like to become a board member.)
RSCA’s Board of Directors meet on the 2nd Thursday
of each month. (Until the library reopens its
meeting rooms, the board meets via Zoom.)
Our next Board Meeting will be at 7pm on:
January 14th, 2021
• The Whole Year is Ahead of Us ..........................................Page 1
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non-HOA areas): • RSCA Events Calendar.......................................................Page 1
For CC&R copies & information, email <ADB@rsca.org> • C is for Community (RSCA Membership Info).................Page 4
• RSCA Annual Meeting Notice ...........................................Page 4
• TownePlace Suites / Project Homekey Updates..................Page 4
DEADLINES for The PILOT •
•
Redwood City Zoom Day ..................................................Page 4
RSCA Information .............................................................Page 5
Space reservations are due at the end of the first week of each • Message From Mayor Diane Howard.................................Page 6
month, with articles and artwork due by the end of the second • Finding Time to Explore, Create and Connect
week of each month, for the following month’s issue. (Astrophotography, BoardKids, Cake Boxes) ................Page 8
Please email <ThePILOT@rsca.org> for a precise schedule. • Silicon Valley Clean Water Update...................................Page 10
• About Fishing in Redwood Shores Lagoons .....................Page 11
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association
• It’s Elementary School Updates: ......................................Page 14
The PILOT is the official monthly publication of • Be Kind, Don’t Rewind ....................................................Page 16
the Redwood Shores Community Association. • Redwood Shores Tennis Club Information ......................Page 16
CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses • Your Health Matters — Get Tested! .................................Page 17
Opinions published in The PILOT are solely those of the • Kris Kringle TV Interview ................................................Page 18
• San Mateo History Museum Virtual Event ......................Page 18
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially and
• AnewVista Technology Class Schedule.............................Page 19
expressly designated.
• Redwood City Library Updates........................................Page 19
• Support Redwood City Businesses ...................................Page 20
• Shores Business Classified Ads ..........................................Page 20
• La Vita Saporita: Finding Comfort in the Kitchen...........Page 22
https://www.facebook.com/RSCAorg/ • Daily Holidays and Observances in January.....................Page 23
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Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! I think I speak for everyone when I say I have
never been more excited to welcome a new year. If nothing else,
2020 has taught me that we can plan as much as we want but
we must be nimble and respond to calls of action that require
our immediate attention. We must also remember compassion
and kindness are needed now more than ever, as we all struggle
with pandemic fatigue. When I am safely able to, I will hug my
loved ones a little longer next time I see them. As Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. said, “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to
see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Please join me in
taking that first step with hope and optimism that 2021 will be
a better year for all of us.
I hope you were able to join us at last month’s City Council
Transition Ceremony where we recognized outgoing council
members Ian Bain, Janet Borgens and Shelly Masur. Their
accomplishments are too great to list here, but they served valiantly
and will continue to be an integral part of our Redwood City family.
We also welcomed returning council member Jeff Gee, representing
District 1, new council members Lisette Espinoza-Garnica,
representing District 3; Michael Smith, representing District 4;
and continuing council member Alicia C. Aguirre, representing
District 7.
I am honored to continue to serve as your Mayor and represent
District 5, with Vice-Mayor Giselle Hale representing District 2
and council member Diana Reddy representing District 6 over
the next year. We have a lot of big tasks to tackle, but I have full
confidence that we have a strong team to get the work done.
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I also want to thank all of you who attended the meeting arranged
by Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) last month
with regard to San Mateo County’s purchase of TownPlace Suites
for use as low-income senior housing. I heard each of you and
shared many of your concerns. The County has committed to
working with us through this transition to ensure you feel safe, have
a part in the selection of an operator and have the opportunity to
voice any operational concerns once the facility opens. As was clear
from that meeting, we have a shared interest in providing services
and housing for our vulnerable seniors. I appreciate you taking the
time to engage and share your thoughts on how we can have a
successful partnership with the County on this project. Working
with council member Gee, we intend to provide regular reports to
the Redwood Shores community in the months ahead.
I also want to share that the city recently hired our first ever Equity
and Inclusion Officer, Briana Evans. She began on December 14th
and has hit the ground running! Among many other tasks, she will
support our efforts to bring an equity lens to all that we do – from
programs and initiatives within city departments, to the way we
deliver service to the community. This includes working with the
city council and staff to create a new Equity Workplan. We are
excited to have her on our team and advance the council’s
foundational guiding principle: Redwood City will put equity first,
urging a collective restart so that policies serve the entire community.
Again, I look forward to what 2021 will bring and please, stay
safe and healthy.
In community spirit,
Diane Howard, Mayor of Redwood City
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FINDING TIME TO EXPLORE, CREATE & CONNECT
Innovative, thoughtful and creative ideas to provide resources and community building activities throughout the months of isolation are quite impressive!
Here are a few examples from Shores residents that you might enjoy reading about. If you have information of interest to share with Shores residents,
submit content to thepilot@rsca.org for inclusion as space allows. The PILOT is mailed monthly to all RWS addresses, and available at RSCA.org.
Astrophotography in... the Shores?
by Kumar Srinivasan
Star-gazing (of the celestial objects type, not the Hollywood type ☺)
is not the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of activities
to-do in the Shores. Maybe cycling, hiking, running, canoeing, even
bird-watching... but star-gazing and astrophotography? Aren’t the
skies too murky & foggy, and to top it all, too light-polluted? Well,
it turns out you can still do amazing stuff! As an amateur astronomer
& resident of the Shores for six years, I was also originally under the
impression that the Shores environment is probably not conducive
to this activity but I have been blown away with what I have
managed to capture right from the deck of my house!
While visual astronomy
(looking through the eyepiece
of a telescope) is satisfying in
its own right, it cannot
capture the color & details in
a long exposure deep-sky
photograph (our eyes are
adapted to seeing in bright
daylight, not in the dark).
Also, learning a skill like astrophotography requires time & dedication,
but I had that in plenty during these past several months of a work-
from-home routine (silver linings during a global pandemic, I guess).
Astrophotography is also daunting in terms of budget ($$$), but all
you need is a modest-sized telescope and a DSLR to get started.
As I started taking more photos (& the quality improved!), I ventured
to create a website to share them mainly with family & friends. But
with explosive interest in the broader community, this website has
now taken a life of its own, and I have added more features such as
star charts, maps, and “how-to” guides. I hope to add more resources
for the community in the near future, so watch that space! People
may come in different forms,
shapes & hold all shades of
opinions on everything under
the Sun (literally!) but we are
all mesmerized by the light
show in the skies! The
Cosmos reminds us that we
are all interconnected in
many ways, big and small.
Reach out to me through my website www.thestarryknight.net.
Happy new year & as astronomers like to say, here’s hoping for clear
skies in 2021 & beyond!
Kumar Srinivasan is an Engineering Technologist specializing in
magnetic data storage. 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 Redwood Shores on Planet Earth.
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Crafts for BoardKids
Hi! My name is Parker Klusas and I am a
5th grader at Redwood Shores Elementary.
Over the summer I learned how to use a
glowforge. The kids in my neighborhood
really liked painting all the things I made,
so I decided to start a business called BoardKids.
BoardKids makes craft kits for kids who are
bored during the pandemic. Each kit comes
with everything you need to complete the
project. I will deliver (porch drop-off) all local
orders. Please check out my site for awesome
projects for kids: https://etsy.me/3kNR8e7
Let Them Eat Cake!
by Karen Hetz — Hi, neighbors! I’m Karen, a Redwood Shores mom
to three amazing people ages 9, 6, and 2 who are full of energy, love,
and giggles. Like many, however, they grew a bit sadder when social
distancing began and had to stop their “normal” interactions with
friends. I discovered this sadness was not isolated to my kids alone.
I wanted to help them, and I want to help yours, feel happier. So, I
founded Kids’ Cake Boxes — a business focused on bringing kids of
all ages joy by bringing friends “together” when they have to be apart.
It can be used for virtual birthdays and all celebrations during this
time of social distancing, but beyond that, Kids’ Cake Boxes keeps
friends connected to all those important people that don’t live nearby
or who cannot travel to join a celebration. Being a military family,
we are quite familiar with leaving friends behind when we move and
my heart is lifted that we can now include those friends in celebrations
at our new home. Did your neighbor move away, too, this year? Plus,
Kids’ Cake Boxes can be sent for holidays, for baby showers or
gender reveals, for play dates, even for a team building activity with
your company, or just for a fun afternoon at home; you name it!
Check out kidscakeboxes.com for all of
the details. Kick start 2021 with a special
21% off, and look for discounts in April
for Month of the Military Child.
I truly hope you and your kids have fun
making these cakes together. And have
fun celebrating with friends and family!
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 GRAVITY PIPELINE
SVCW’s contractor partner, Barnard-Bessac Joint Venture (BBJV), installed the excavation support system, or secant piles, for the vertical
access shaft being constructed at the San Carlos Pump Station. This vertical shaft will be used to build the connecting structure between
receiving the raw wastewater flows from the Cities of Belmont and San Carlos to the Gravity Pipeline, and then carried to the wastewater
treatment plant. Creating a ring, 24 secant piles were installed. This allows BBJV to excavate soil from within the enclosed secant piles to
build a vertical shaft, which will be about 50 feet deep.

Tunnel Shaft at Inner Bair Island

SALUS continues to be on target for its alignment and tunneling schedule during its current, second drive. BBJV and SVCW continuously
monitor tunneling activities, and teams review proactive measures to ensure that tunneling operations are conducted safely.
In the tunnel that SALUS dug during her first drive, BBJV is installing the first segments of the Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) pipe.
This pipe will ultimately carry the raw wastewater to the SVCW plant. A custom designed pipe transporter was commissioned at the Bair
Island site to operate inside the tunnel. It will transport 20-foot long, 13,000 pound FRP pipe segments that will connect with fabricated
joints to other pipe segments in a sequential process within the tunnel.
BBJV installed cradles that act as supports for the pipe to prepare the shaft for receiving pipe segments as they’re lowered into the shaft. The
pipe segments are supported in the tunnel during construction with metal jacks around each FRP segment. Wooden cradle pieces are used
as temporary supports under each segment prior to placing the final grout that will fill the space between the pipe and concrete tunnel walls.
The grout will only be added after the FRP pipe is placed and secured throughout the entire length of the tunnel. Adding the grout will
create a unified system of concrete segments and FRP carrier pipe that will be resilient during seismic activities. The tunnel will have the
durability of a 100-year service life, which is a primary design criteria for the RESCU Program.
Connections between the pipe segments are custom designed with gaskets that provide a water tight seal. The connection joints are then
tested with controlled air pressure to ensure that the pipe joints are tight and meet the design specifications for long-term performance.
Keep up to date with where SALUS is at here: http://www.svcw-rescu.org/gravity-pipeline

PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS

Work underway in December included starting repairs to the concrete JUNCTION BOXES located along the 33-inch reinforced concrete
pipeline (RCP). This pipeline carries raw wastewater from the Menlo Park Pump Station (MPPS) towards the SVCW treatment plant.
After 45 years in service, the four junction boxes require some rehabilitation. Junction boxes act as inspection points along a pipeline to
determine the pipeline’s existing condition and its remaining useful life.
Shea Parsons Joint Venture is preparing to start construction on the BELMONT GRAVITY PIPELINE, which includes use of a micro-tunnel
boring machine (MTBM). Micro-tunneling will be conducted below Shoreway Road from the Belmont Pump Station to the San Carlos
Pump Station. Within the tunnel that the MTBM creates, a 36-inch fiberglass reinforced polymer gravity pipeline will be installed. This
construction method was chosen to minimize disruption to traffic for the public and adjacent businesses.

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Notes About Fishing in Redwood Shores
The Redwood City Police Department frequently recieves calls for
service as well as expressions of concern from residents about fishing
and, more particularly, commercial trapping, in the Redwood
Shores area. In an effort to help everyone better understand the
legalities of fishing and trapping in the Shores, RCPD provided this
information on what is and is not allowed on Shores lands.
Generally speaking, fishing and trapping in Redwood Shores lagoon
waterways is legal, but accessing the lagoon by means of trespassing
through private property (including apartment complex walkways,
parking lots, and shorelines) is not legal. Because much of the
Redwood Shores lagoon is bordered by private property or city park
lands, those planning to fish or trap here will find many areas of
Redwood Shores off-limits without specific permission, even
though the lagoon waterway itself technically allows fishing.
Hopefully the following information helps clear up some common
misconceptions.
Fish and Game Code 7145(a) allows anyone, over the age of
16 years, to fish with a standard recreational fishing license in
any waterway that is open to the public.
Fish and Game Code 7850(a) allows commercial fishing and
trapping with a commercial license.
TRAPPING AND FISHING IS ALLOWED IN REDWOOD SHORES
LAGOONS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
• Trapping and Fishing is Not Allowed when Accessed from
Private Property Without the Owner’s Permission. Most of the
Redwood Shores Lagoon borders HOA-owned private property
or individual private property. The shoreline along the HOA
rockbeds is considered HOA private property. Fishing from
these areas without permission is trespassing.
• Trespassing on HOA Property to Fish or Trap – Penal Code
section 602 (Trespassing) requires that officers, acting upon the
behalf of the Owner/Owner’s Agent, give trespassers an opportunity
to leave prior to taking any enforcement action. Police are able to
issue a “No Trespass Warning Notice”, which is valid for 30 days.
To issue this specific warning, it is not enough to call the police,
even if the caller is a resident of that communal property; there
must be an HOA Board Member or designated security officer on
scene who can sign the warning notice or make a citizen’s arrest for
trespassing. It is recommended that HOA residents keep contact
information handy for their security officer or HOA Board Members,
so that the proper chain of process can be followed if there is a violation
to report. If the previously-warned trespasser(s) returns within the
30-day warning period, officers can make an arrest based on the
previously signed notice without an HOA representative present.
We recommend HOA’s that have lagoons on their properties have
a representative or security company be aware that they may be
called when there is a trespasser on HOA property. This assigned
person will work with the police to sign the warning notice.
• Trespassing on Individual Residential Property
– Crossing a resident’s own property without
permission is trespassing. Individual
homeowners can request a responding officer
complete a “No Trespassing Notification” or make
a citizen’s arrest involving persons refusing to
leave their own specific private property.
• Fishing or Trapping from a Park – Fishing or
trapping from any Redwood City Park is illegal.
The individual can be cited for Redwood City
Ordinance 25.2.02E (prohibited acts: No
fishing). Fishermen can also be cited for being
in a designated city park between sunset and
sunrise, when the parks are closed (Redwood
City Ordinance 25.2.01B).
• Where is Fishing or Trapping Legal? There are specific Redwood
Shores lagoon areas which boarder city-owned property that are
also not designated a City Park. In these areas, fishing and trapping
are allowed. An accurate map of these locations is in the works
with the Redwood City Police Department.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you contact the police to report a potential violation, it’s best to
report trespassing. Because fishing is allowed in the lagoon if you
do not access the lagoon by foot, such as with a boat. You, as full
time residents, always have more knowledge of what is going on
in your neighborhoods more than the responding officers.
Posting proper signage on HOA
property can assist in both
prevention and the enforcement
of applicable laws. An example
of appropriate signage would be
the large blue and white
“No Trespassing and No Fishing”
sign located in the common area at the north east corner of
The Shore at California Bayside HOA, on Shearwater Parkway.
The Parks and Recreations Department is also working to
ensure that all city parks have proper signage posted for
appropriate enforcement.
RCPD is committed to ensuring compliance with
the law and providing local fishermen and residents
with correct information, and the PD has consulted
with the California Department of Fish and Game
for assistance in the preparation of this notice.
Residents are encouraged to know the best methods of reaching
their local law enforcement services. Report emergency incidents
by dialing 911. Report non-emergency incidents by dialing the
police non-emergency line at (650) 780-7100.
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 IT’S ELEMENTARY
BRSSD SUPERINTENDENT
DAN DEGUARA
As a District, we are committed to delivering a high-quality,
balanced instructional program that meets all students’ diverse
educational and social-emotional needs. We pride ourselves on
providing the necessary supports for all students to thrive and are
fortunate to be part of an exceptional community of students, staff,
families, and neighbors. Our students and staff have ties to almost
every continent and speak more than 25 languages or dialects.
Despite our school year being thus far virtual, our communities still
come together to ensure that we value our diversity and celebrate
our differences. This month, we highlight the work of two of our
schools – Redwood Shores Elementary and Sandpiper School.
Redwood Shores started the school year with a school-wide mosaic
art piece project highlighting the value: “Together Everyone
Achieves More.” Each family created an artistic square that, once
combined, made a picture of the world symbolizing togetherness.
On Wednesday, November 18th, Redwood Shores Elementary
School celebrated Ruby Bridges Day. Back in 1960, at the young
age of six, Ms. Bridges became the first African American student
to integrate into an elementary school in the South. To honor and
celebrate this change maker, Redwood Shores Elementary School
started the day with a school-wide morning meeting. During the
virtual assembly, students listened to Ms. Baldonado, a first grade
teacher, recollect a time when she had the opportunity to hear
Ms. Bridges speak. She recalled the power of her words. Ms.
Bridges’s inspired her to always speak up and take action to make
the world a better place. The celebration continued throughout
the day in each virtual classroom. Students participated in reading
aloud and curriculum lessons related to Ms. Bridges’ strength.
Local residents may have seen the banner outside of the school as
children were encouraged to walk by and show support for equity,
inclusion, and diversity at school and our community. Even in
distance learning, Redwood Shores Elementary School continues
to engage our students in creating and maintaining the inclusive
community we all know and love.
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In addition to an excellent academic program with a focus on
STEAM, Sandpiper students engage in social emotional learning
that promotes equity and inclusion. Through such experiences,
students and staff build connections to each other, empathy, and
respect for social justice. This is evident in the students’ words
and work, as well as in community events. Through Genius
Hour, a movement that allows students to explore their passions
and encourages creativity, students develop projects focused on
mental health, commemorations of Ruby Bridges, Sylvia
Mendez, and other social justice champions, and parent videos
that teach about holiday traditions. One example we hope you
will enjoy is the Genius Hour Project Healthy Habits Website at
https://sites.google.com/brssd.org/healthyhabitsgh/home.
Inclusion and equity are also built into Sandpiper’s school climate
program through themes such as respect, thoughtfulness, and
digital citizenship. Students participate and are recognized in
weekly assemblies that illustrate and reinforce these values. This
work’s ultimate goal is that students see themselves and others as
valued members of and contributors to our local and global
communities.
Global mindedness, diversity, and equity are at the heart of our
community. In 2019-20 the Belmont Redwood Shores School
District Board of Trustees participated in the San Mateo County
Office of Education’s Equity Network. Our leadership team is
proud to continue this work in the new year!
BELMONT REDWOOD SHORES SCHOOL DISTRICT
The first enrollment period for the 2021-2022 school year begins
in January 2021. Siblings of current students in grades K-5 should
enroll between January 20th and February 28th, to receive sibling
priority assignment. All other new students should enroll between
February 3rd and 28th, to receive a first-round school assignment.
To enroll, families must complete the online registration form on
and submit all required supplemental documents. BRSSD will
accept document submissions electronically or by drop-off at a
designated location. Please refer to the enrollment section of the
BRSSD website at https://www.brssd.org/online-enrollment for
more information on the enrollment process and timeline.
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Be Kind — Don’t Rewind!
by Meenakshi Tripathy
They say everyday is a learning day. So here’s what 2020 has
taught me...
I’ve learned that I’m not the type of a person who wakes up early
in the AM to do BollyX or Yoga. I am however the type of person
who wakes up early in the morning to drink my ginger chai and
mindlessly clear the clutter in my inbox (mostly scammers...) and
scroll through social media (I am addicted to cute dog videos on
Facebook). Don’t get me wrong I do get my workout in but it’s
usually in the evenings... dance and yoga and if I get both in
together, that’s definitely a win!
I’ve learned that I’m not the type of person who bakes delicious
looking sourdough bread. I am, however, the type of person who
loves loves a cheesy grilled cheese sandwich made with said
sourdough bread… so grateful to the Farmer’s Market for keeping
me well-stocked in that department (#go local).
I’ve learned that I’m not the type of a person that goes for a socially
distanced run on the Bay trails. I am, however the type of a person
who likes a leisurely stroll on the trails with
the puppy, taking pictures of the beautiful
blue heron and the graceful leopard sharks.
I am so glad my puppy has small legs and
doesn’t move very fast or very far… so we get
the chance to just take in the views together.
I’ve learned that though every day might feel like “groundhog day” by Monique Seibel
- mundane and monotonous, but I enjoy the time with family,
the peace and quiet without the hustle of commute, constant
parties and school activities. I don’t feel this incessant need to be
outside constantly busy. I have broken my life into the bits and
pieces that make sense for now: Family, Work, Working Out and
building my mental resilience (it’s a marathon not a sprint!)
Let’s face it this year hasn’t exactly turned out how any of us hoped
or mapped out on our vision boards in 2019. However my
biggest learning in 2020 has been two things “focus on what I can
control” and “don’t dwell on the months lost to this pandemic”.
We can do this. We ARE doing this everyday day by day...
building community and compassion. It needn’t always be pretty.
We can do this!
Meenakshi Tripathy is a Redwood Shores resident and has a high schooler
at Design Tech High School. She can be found most evenings getting walked
by her Maltipoo in the Shores. She is a Product Strategist, wife to a patient
man, foodie and blogger. She blogs @ Random Ponderings of a Working A new season awaits (we hope!). RSTC welcomes members old and
Mom and teaches free BollyX classes on Zoom every Saturday at 3PM. new for 2021. Visit www.rstc.org for information.
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 Free Online Event: Mitch Postel will present
“Get Out of the Way for the Highway”
on Thursday, January 28th at 3pm
The San Mateo County Historical Association President Mitch
Postel will present “Get Out of the Way for the Highway: How
Highway Construction Changed the Landscape of Post-War San
Kris Kringle’s Revealing TV Interview Mateo County,” on Thursday, January 28th at 3pm. Postel and
the archival staff of the San Mateo County History Museum have
by Harvey Radin recently taken in a collection of California Division of Highway
Kris Kringle is here to recap last month’s holiday season. files from the post-World War II era which documented the
Good morning, Kris! May I call you Santa? process of appraising lands needed for the creation of freeways
You may. This was an unusual holiday season, with COVID, and and highways through the San Francisco Peninsula. Postel’s
all, but over centuries of doing what we do, up here at the North online presentation will be illustrated by photographs taken by
Pole, we take things in stride. We’re accustomed to gearing up, no the Division showing developed and undeveloped properties
matter what! Our tech support department got us up to speed on necessary for the construction.
webinar technology, so Mrs. Claus and I could stay in touch, This program is part of the San Mateo County Historical
remotely, with all the elves. And, webinars sure came in handy for Association’s “Courthouse Docket” lecture series sponsored by
our emissaries – that’s what we call them – all the Santas you’d Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation. It is FREE. To register, go to
normally see at shopping malls, bringing joy to children. historysmc.org/courthouse-docket.
We agree, Santa. Technology is amazing. Have you seen, on
TV, drones delivering items?
I have seen drones, the commercial version. We have toy drones up
here, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Commercial drones are fast,
for sure, but Dasher, Dancer, Vixen and the rest of our reindeer team
are up to speed, too. So… for the foreseeable future, we’ll be continuing
with our… On Dasher! On Dancer! On Prancer and On Vixen!
I totally understand, Santa. Tell us more about the recent
holiday season.
Well, like Christmases past, good kids around the world, were
adapting to sheltering in place and attending school, remotely. We’ve
seen a slight decline in bullying. Maybe because bullying, remotely,
is more difficult. But, at the same time, we’re seeing an uptick in Photo: Looking south at the intersection of El Camino Real and Crystal
adults bullying one another. Springs Road in San Bruno, ca. 1951. Credit: San Mateo County
Historical Association Collection (2020.35)
Adults?
Yeah, sadly so. Folks are really fired up about lots of things, these
days. They just need to chill, a bit. That’s an un-Santa way of
describing things, I suppose, but – hey! – we’re pretty cool, up here!
It’s way below zero…that’s a joke! ANDERLINI & MCSWEENEY LLP
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They should pay attention, because you know what happens to P. TERRY ANDERLINI
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bullies, they get a lump of coal in their stocking!
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at hoastrategic@gmail.com.)
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AnewVista technology classes empower older adults to break
through learning roadblocks in a friendly, fun and interactive
environment. Our curriculum is designed around three central
ideas for beginner and advanced users to:
1. Reduce the fear of technology
2. Improve “Ease of Use”
3. Make technology more usable
Technology classes are complimentary, pre-registration is required.
Sign up on our website at www.anewvistacs.org/virtual-classes.
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January 2021 Virtual Class Schedule

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Date Time Class/Class Description

Friday Jan 1st, 2021
Monday Jan 4th, 2021
Wednesday Jan 6th, 2021
Friday January 8th, 2021
Monday Jan 11th, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13th, 2021
Friday Jan 15th, 2021
Monday Jan 18th, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20th, 2021
Friday Jan 22nd, 2021
Monday Jan 25th, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27th, 2021
Friday Jan 29th, 2021
9:30 am Happy New Year No Class
2:00 pm Streaming TV & Music Streaming Sticks?
Roku? Fire Stick? Apple TV What makes
them different and which should I use?
10:30 am PodCasts What are they? Are they
different from audio books? How do I access?
9:30 am Digital Live events Everything seems to be
on zoom or live streams, how do I get there?
2:00 pm Google Drive you may not realize but it is the
key to the Google App world!
10:30 am Part 2 of Google Productivity Week, learn
how to access and use Google s counterpart
to Word and PowerPoint.
9:30 am Part 3 of Google Productivity Week, learn
how to access and use Google s Counter part
to Excel and we ll throw in how to use Forms
as well.
2:00 pm Backup & Restore to an clean device or just
for safe keeping.
10:30 am IoT What is the Internet of Things and Why
do I care Psst if you have an Apple Watch
you probably know already!
9:30 am Product Demo
2:00 pm Phone Settings part 1! Basic things you
need to know about your smartphone
settings.
10:30 am Phone Setting part 2 Advanced settings to
protect yourself and keep your privacy.
9:30 am Browser settings Your browser does so
much more than search the web, it s your
conduit to the Internet. Let s set it up to best
fit your needs.

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Finding Comfort in the Kitchen
2021 is here. Finally. What that means for any of us I’ve no idea,
but I’m choosing to start the year embracing all that I have rather
than lamenting and yearning for all that’s been taken away. And
I’m going to do everything I can to bring some semblance of
normalcy back, regardless of what color our tier is on any given day.
For a girl from the Midwest, January means cozying up on the sofa
with comfort food and something warm in a mug. Fortunately, this
is easy to achieve during even the strictest of lockdowns.
Whilst many people are recovering from several weeks of holiday
debauchery by doing some kind of detox or new fitness plan or a
combination of both, you’ll find me back in the kitchen cooking
up an unholy amount of carbs.
My latest obsession is lasagna. For decades I thought I had it down.
I was unfailingly loyal to the recipe on the back of the box - you
know, the one that calls for a huge tub of ricotta and two bags of
shredded mozzarella. Imagine my shock and alarm when I learned
that real lasagna - as defined by the Bolgnese where it originated -
has no such ingredients!! Whuuuuuuuut?
Alas, it’s true. Lasagna Bolognese is made with ragu and bechamel
— not a spot of cheese, save for a sprinkle of parmiggiano on top
if you wish. What is bechamel you might wonder? I did. And I
can’t think of anything that screams “COMFORT FOOD” more than
a substance that consists of nothing but butter, flour, and whole
milk or heavy cream. If you love the idea of a meal that feels like
a warm fuzzy blanket wrapped around you on a cold winter day,
do yourself a favor: ignore the recipe on the box and try this one
instead. I promise, you won’t be sorry.
Bechamel Sauce (Basic Recipe) Serves 4
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all purpose flour
2-¼ cup milk
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (allegedly optional
but if you ask me, it’s mandatory)
Salt and pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour. Pour in all the milk, stirring constantly until
it starts to boil. Season with salt, lower the heat, cover and simmer
gently, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes. Remove the
pan from heat. Taste and add more salt (or whatever you think it
needs) if necessary, and season with pepper and nutmeg.
If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more milk. If it’s too runny, return
to the heat and add a pat of butter mixed with an equal quantity of
flour. For a richer sauce, substitute half the milk with heavy cream.
For a lighter sauce, add half milk and half water.
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Lasagna Bolognese Serves 4
3T Olive Oil
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cups ground meat
(beef, pork, bison, whatever)
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup of strained tomatoes
(bottled or canned)
1 package oven-ready lasagne
Bechamel sauce (see left side)
1 cup freshly grated parmiggiano
Salt and pepper
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the carrot and onion
and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the meat and cook
until browned. Pour in the wine and cook it down until evaporated.
Season with salt, add the tomatoes, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Season with pepper and salt to taste.
Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease an ovenproof dish with butter.
Arrange a layer of lasagne at the base of the dish. Spoon some of
the meat sauce and then the bechamel on top. Repeat the
alternating layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a
layer of bechamel. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with parmiggiano, and bake for another 5
minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Fair warning: this makes a very small lasagna, about half the size of
a typical “lasagna pan”. To make the whole pan (and trust me,
you’ll want to!), double both these recipes.
Buon Appetito and Buon Anno!
Guyanne Lufrano is a startup consultant at Keating
Consulting Group and Founder of the Clean Beauty
Project. She’s also a proud Sandpiper mom, Wine Society
Director for the Boisset Collection, and lifestyle blogger
at LaVitaSaporita.com. Email questions, comments,
or story requests to heyg@lavitasaporita.com.
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Check out TheSpruce.com’s list of

official and unofficial holidays and observances for January!
How will you celebrate these days?
Jan. 1: New Year's Day, National Hangover Day
Jan. 2: National Science Fiction Day
Jan. 3: J.R.R. Tolkien Day, Festival of Sleep Day, Humiliation Day
Jan. 4: Trivia Day, National Spaghetti Day
Jan. 5: National Bird Day
Jan. 6: Sherlock Holmes' Birthday, Cuddle Up Day, Bean Day
Jan. 7: Old Rock Day
Jan. 8: Bubble Bath Day
Jan. 9: National Static Electricity Day, National Word Nerd Day
Jan. 10: Peculiar People Day, Houseplant Appreciation Day,
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Jan. 11: Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day
Jan. 12: National Pharmacist Day, National Hot Tea Day
Jan. 13: Make Your Dream Come True Day, Rubber Ducky Day
Jan. 14: Dress Up Your Pet Day
Jan. 15: National Hat Day, National Bagel Day
Jan. 16: Appreciate a Dragon Day, National Nothing Day
Jan. 17: Benjamin Franklin Day, Ditch New Year Resolutions Day
Jan. 18: Thesaurus Day, Winnie the Pooh Day,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday of January)
Jan. 19: National Popcorn Day, National Tin Can Day
Jan. 20: National Cheese Lovers Day, Penguin Awareness Day
Jan. 21: National Hugging Day, Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan. 22: National Blonde Brownie Day
Jan. 23: National Handwriting Day, National Pie Day
Jan. 24: Compliment Day, Belly Laugh Day
Jan. 25: Opposite Day
Jan. 26: Spouse’s Day
Jan. 27: National Chocolate Cake Day, Punch the Clock Day
Jan. 28: National Kazoo Day, Data Privacy Day
Jan. 29: National Puzzle Day, National Corn Chip Day
Jan. 30: Draw a Dinosaur Day
Jan. 31: Backward Day, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
https://www.thespruce.com/reasons-to-celebrate-in-january-4156214
You may also want to check out Annual Food Holidays:
https://www.firebellymarketing.com/blog/food-holidays

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