Greeting from the Principal:
Dear Parents and Members of the Bayshore Community:

It is my privilege to be a part of this community as well as a member of Garnet Robertson education team. I have been working here fifteen years and I still very much enjoy it. I believe Bayshore is unique and special: the children are wonderful and a joy to work with, the families are hardworking and very supportive, and the neighbors are nice and willing.

The task that lies ahead is huge – to provide quality education to all the students and pave a road to college for those who want to take it. It is not an easy task, but the faculty and the staff work hard to make it happened. I know that the community and the school have common goals here and we share the same values.

I want you to know that your support and involvement are one of the most crucial elements in this endeavor.  Learning is a complex undertaking, and we, the teachers, cannot do it alone, without your help. We want you to get involved in any and all capacities in your children’s education. Robertson has an open door policy and you are welcome at any time. Together we can and will succeed in building a safe learning environment, challenging but engaging curriculum and nurturing atmosphere in every class for every child.

Respectfully,

Sergio Nesterov,
Principal



About This School:
Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate School is part of a two-school district, Bayshore School District.  Bayshore Elementary School was named after the Bayshore Community in which it was established.  The Bayshore community began as Bayshore City in 1932.  In 1939, the City dissolved and was an unincorporated part of San Mateo County, California until 1963.  The City of Brisbane tried to annex the Bayshore community and the Bayshore residents voted to be annexed to Daly City.  This small community is rich in history, cultural diversity, and a sense of uniqueness.  Bordered by larger neighborhoods in San Francisco, Daly City, and Brisbane, the Bayshore community is like a small town in a large urban surrounding.

Bayshore School District students stay with their classmates and peers for a nine-year period, grades K-8.  All the teachers know each other and the school settings are intimate.  Many students are 2nd generation students and some teachers have taught both the students and their parents.  The neighborhood has both quiet residential areas and busy industrial areas.  63% of the community members live in their own homes and 37% are renters.  Most individuals and families live in single-family homes or duplexes and the community has a wealth of small gardens.  There are very few housing complexes or apartment buildings.

Bayshore School District’s goals are to introduce children to the art and joy of learning and to overcome the limitations inherent to a small school district. The educational program:

•         Provides a balanced curriculum that focuses on fundamental academic skills as well as personal and social values

•         Sets academic standards of excellence and helps all children respect and meet those standards

•         Recognizes that all children are individuals and have differential needs that the school strives to meet

•         Fosters in its students an appreciation of the fine arts and other enriching activities

•         Provides a supportive, nurturing, safe and structured learning environment to promote achievement and success for all students

•         Respects the role of parents as caregivers, mentors, and equal partners in the educational process

 
Mission Statement:
The Bayshore School District believes that education is a process through which staff, students, families and community work together to provide students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences they need to contribute to and participate in society.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement:
Parents are encouraged to participate in daily activities, such as the morning announcement circle, and in the classrooms, playground, or cafeteria volunteering.  Parents also attend such events as Back to School Night, Family Literacy Night, Read Across America, school performances, special day time events, Music in Action concert series, and as field trip chaperones.  Parents participate in parent teacher conferences with teachers, support classroom activities, and assist in school fundraising activities.  There is an active Parent Teacher Organization which meets monthly and plans monthly events ranging from car washes and movie nights, to multi-cultural food events.  The district’s School Advisory Committee meets under the direction of the administration to discuss academic issues and plan expenditures.  The English Learner Advisory Council also meets with the School Advisory Committee.

Parents, former students, community members and others included in the Bayshore family.  We are working hard to make Bayshore Elementary School a great place to be.  Please visit the Great Schools Web Link below to submit your experiences at Bayshore Elementary School.  It is important to let everyone know what is going on at our school.  Thank you for taking the time to share your comments.
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http://www.greatschools.org/california/daly-city/6836-Garnet-J.-Robertson-Intermediate-School/