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Belle Haven Elementary

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Welcome to Belle Haven!
 
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SCHOOL MISSION
 
Belle Haven believes that all students are capable of learning and we as educators take responsibility to empower lifelong learners in a safe, inclusive environment for our diverse school community of students, parents, and faculty through compassionate relationships, rigorous instruction, cultural responsiveness, and collective engagement. 
 
SCHOOL VISION
 

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        Principal Candace Gonzales Smiling               Stuart Shiraishi
      Candace Gonzales                             Stuart Shiraishi
               Principal                                       Vice Principal
 
August 2026
 
August 2026
 
Dear Belle Haven Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Welcome back to all of our returning students and families, and a warm welcome to those who are joining our community for the first time.
I am honored and excited to join the Belle Haven community as your principal, alongside Mr. Shiraishi, our Assistant Principal. Our dedicated staff have spent the summer planning, preparing, and participating in professional learning to ensure a strong start to the school year. Together, we are excited to welcome students back and begin a year filled with joyful learning, growth, and meaningful academic and social opportunities. 
As we begin this new school year, my highest priority is ensuring that every child feels safe, a true sense of belonging, and the support and challenge needed to reach their full potential at Belle Haven. I believe that families play a vital role in student success by showing an ongoing interest in their child's education and providing encouragement and support at home. When children know that their families value their learning and partner with their school, they are more likely to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 
Achieving our vision requires students, families, and staff working together as true partners. At Belle Haven, we are committed to fostering a school culture where every child feels valued, connected, and challenged to grow. Ongoing communication among parents, students, and teachers is critical. Please share with your child's teacher any information you feel will help us better serve your family, or if you feel your student needs to speak to a counselor, notify your teacher or the front office.

Attendance & Schedule

District benchmark assessments show that strong student attendance directly drives academic success. Teachers have a limited amount of time with students and want to promote learning acceleration. When students are in class, they learn directly from their teachers, maximize learning time, and build strong relationships with their peers.
  •   Attendance Goal: Our schoolwide goal is a 95% attendance rate, which means missing no more than 9 days in total for the year (roughly 1 day per month).
  •   Campus Gates Open: 7:30 AM
  •   Arrival Time: Please arrive by 8:10 AM
  •   Classes Begin: Promptly at 8:15 AM
  •   Dismissal Times: 2:45 PM (Regular Days) | 1:00 PM (Wednesdays)
  •   First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12th

Upcoming Events & Important Details

  •   Meet & Greet: Join us on Monday, August 10th at 3:30 PM in the Tidal Amphitheater to meet your child's teachers!
  •   Kindergarten & New Family Orientation: Begins at 3:45 PM in the library on August 10th.
  •   School Safety: For the safety of our staff and students, all visitors must sign in at the front office using the main office entrance during school and working hours. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office to fill out the required forms.
  •   Communication & Forms: Belle Haven uses ParentSquare for updates. Please download the app or register online, and make sure your phone number and email are updated with us. Staff emails can also be found on our website's Staff Directory. Please complete all forms in your back-to-school packet and have your student return them on the first day.
Our office is open starting August 5th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Feel free to contact us at 650-329-2898 or 650-384-7806.
Thank you for your partnership, trust, and commitment. On behalf of the entire staff, I welcome you to another great year, and we look forward to seeing all of our Panthers back on campus!
Go Panthers!
With appreciation,
Candace Gonzales
Principal
Stuart Shiraishi
Vice Principal
Belle Haven School


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Ravenswood City School District

The Ravenswood City School District (RCSD) in San Mateo County is a unique academic environment that draws from the culturally rich communities of East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park. The ethnic make-up of the population is predominantly Hispanic (80%), African American (9%), Pacific Islander (12%) and other (4%). RCSD serves more than 1,500 students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grades in four schools that includes one middle school, one Spanish-English dual immersion academy and two elementary schools serving TK through 5th grade.