MoreBeresford Elementary
A 'Paws'itive safe community where everyone
LIVES the Lifeskills, EMBRACES diversity and change,
STRIVES to dream, believe, and achieve all of our goals.
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Beresford Elementary School
Love for reading
Beresford Bears love to read
Beresford Garden
If you want a child's mind to grow...you must first plant a seed.
Art
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up” -Pablo Picasso
Developing Healthy
Citizens at Beresford
At Beresford, we teach to the whole child, balancing the need to excel academically with a child’s need to develop into healthy citizens. Learn more about Beresford's academic progress.
Developing Healthy
Citizens
At Beresford, we teach to the whole child, balancing the need to excel academically with a child’s need to develop into healthy citizens. Learn more about Beresford's academic progress.
Lifeskills
Beresford is a school focused on HET (Highly Effective Teaching). A major component of this philosophy is teaching LIFESKILLS. They provide a safe environment for creating and maintaining a sense of community. Read more about LIFESKILLS
Upcoming Beresford Events
SMFCSD 2021-2022 School Calendar *click here
January 21-February 4th- SMFCEF Readathon- click here
January 25th @ 9:00am- Coffee Chat with Principal Felix and Counselor Ms. K
meet.google.com/eza-zwsz-jii
Join by phone
(US) +1 574-404-9888 PIN: 849 223 166#
January 31st- Inspire Your Heart With Art (classroom art activities)
February 7th 3:30-4:30pm- School Site Council Meeting
Middle School Informational Meetings for Incoming 6th
Abbott Middle School- Wednesday, January 5th 2-3 pm @ Abbott
Borel Middle School- Wednesday, January 12th 5-6pm Online (see Borel's website for link)
Kindergarten Registration 2022-2023
Beresford is excited to hold two Kindergarten information meetings for the 2022-2023 school year for interested parents or guardians. Spanish translation will be provided. These informational meetings are for adults only. Please wear a mask.
Wednesday, December 8th from 2:00-3:00pm in our outdoor lunch area or Wednesday, January 12th from 4:00-5:00pm online on Google Meet
Join by phone
(US) +1 401-753-8956 PIN: 841 520 497#
School Covid pool testing
In the San Mateo-Foster City School District, we seek to maintain a safe environment for employees, students, families, and the community. To support those goals, the district has partnered with Concentric by Ginkgo to provide an optional and free COVID-19 pooled testing program. Participating in this program will help safeguard the well being of our entire school community.
- Please click the link for more Pool Testing information in English and Spanish
- To get started on please fill out the consent form with your permission to perform a COVID-19 pooled test for your student at Beresford here.
- Please see Ms. Felix's email for the school code or call the office at 650-312-7551
- Testing is conducted every Monday
- Results will be provided 24-48 hrs
- Sign up will continue throughout the school year
COVID-19 Resources
For more Covid-19 information please click link
District testing calendar:
Other San Mateo County Testing Sites:
San Mateo, Bayside Academy (OptumServe/LHI):
Rotating 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
2025 Kehoe Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
PCR testing only . Walk up testing site
Appointments are available for adults and children ages 1 and older
Those without appointments should arrive at least an hour before the end of the shift
LHI Call Center at (888) 634-1123 to make an appointment
Appointments for children under 13 years old cannot be made online and must be made by calling the LHI Call Center
Online -Make an appointment
San Mateo, College of San Mateo (OptumServe/LHI):
Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
PCR testing only . Drive up and walk up testing site
Appointments are available for adults and children ages 1 and older
Those without appointments not accepted after 5:00 PM
LHI Call Center at (888) 634-1123 to make an appointment
Appointments for children under 13 years old cannot be made online and must be made by calling the LHI Call Center
Online- Make an appointment
San Mateo, San Mateo Central Courthouse (OptumServe/LHI):
800 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
PCR testing only . Walk up testing site
Appointments are available for adults and children ages 1 and older
Those without appointments not accepted after an hour before closing
LHI Call Center at (888) 634-1123 to make an appointment
Appointments for children under 13 years old cannot be made online and must be made by calling the LHI Call Center
Online- Make an appointment
San Mateo, San Mateo County Event Center (Virus Geeks):
Every day from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
2701 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
PCR testing only
APPOINTMENT ALWAYS REQUIRED.
Make an appointment
Click here for the direct link to the testing locations https://www.smcgov.org/testing
iHealth At-Home Rapid Test Kit Video Instructions:
Absences
Please report all student absences at 650-312-7546 before 9:00 am
Leave a message with:
Your Name
Student First & Last Name
Reason for Absence
A telephone number for contact
Any doctors appointment will require a doctors note to be turned into the office administrators , please call to notify
Beresford is a really great place because ...
- We have a friendly, dedicated staff that works passionately to develop the whole child: academically, socially, and emotionally
- Beresford is a safe environment with a small and diverse student population
- Families and staff team up to create a supportive community
- It’s a small school in a large district
- It’s a supportive, diverse, loving community
- The teachers are invested in knowing all students and in participating in their growth
- We know each student and their abilities.
- We use PBIS
- We hold high standards for all our kids.
- We are the hidden gem of SMFC
- We offer rigorous, differentiated instruction while offering the social-emotional development and community that small schools have to offer
How Do I Get Involved?
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Please visit Beresford PTA's newly launched website