Our School
Henry Ford Elementary School is a gem of the Redwood City School District located in the heart of the Woodside Plaza neighborhood. As one of the rare K-5 neighborhood schools in the district, we focus on developing the academic, social, and emotional skills of primary grade students. Mustangs learn what it takes to succeed at Henry Ford School, and beyond!
New Student Registration
Registration for the 2021-2022 school year has begun. We welcome all Redwood City families!
Resources:
If you live outside the Henry Ford neighborhood attendance zone, you may apply through the School of Choice process. Many Henry Ford families come from outside the attendance zone and they are a welcome, integral part of our school community.
School Tours
In-person tours are on hold due to Covid restrictions but virtual tours and info sessions are available.
Resources:
Kindergarten Info Night: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021. View the recording here.
Contact us at volunteer@henryfordpta.org if you have questions and want to hear about our experience as Henry Ford parents.
Principal Newsletters & Virtual Coffees
Mustang Links Newsletter:
Virtual Coffee with the Principal:
January 28, 2021 Passcode: ^$L$E9zq
Maze Day
TBD
Get all of your back to school information at Maze Day held on-campus. This is your opportunity to wind through each checkpoint (Get it? Maze Day?) to ensure your child is ready to go on the first day of school.
First Day of School: August 18th, 2021
Checkpoints:
- Fill out any missing student registration information
- Make your school donation
- Sign-up for the PTA weekly newsletter
- Become a PTA member
- Buy spiritwear
- Sign-up to volunteer for Art in Action, Project Cornerstone and Makerspace
- Register for after-school care & enrichment
- Pick up school supply list
- Meet your new teacher!
Back to School Night
TBD
Join us for a welcome presentation by Principal Rosell. You’ll also be invited to tour your student’s classroom and learn about your teacher’s classroom plans for the coming school year. Hear about and sign-up for the volunteer opportunities in your child's classroom. Parents are encouraged and welcome to volunteer in the classroom.
Open House
TBD
Watch your child proudly show off all they have accomplished during the year. Chat with your teacher and check out the other classrooms, including the next grade up. See the special Art in Action exhibit in the MUR (aka cafeteria), showcasing the artistic talents of all of our students.
Tech Help
For technical support with your child's chromebook or ipad, you can reach the school district at (650) 482-2100, or fill out the form http://bit.ly/RCSDtechsupport (english) or http://bit.ly/
Tutoring
Reach a child. Touch a Family. Build a community.
Healthy Cities Tutoring's community of volunteers, who range in age from 14-96, provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to students for 30-45 minutes per week to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning, and self-esteem.
This year with distance learning we are seeking volunteers willing to be trained in tutoring a student remotely once a week. We expect the need to grow this year and hope you or someone you know will get involved in this rewarding volunteer experience.
For more information to become a Healthy Cities tutor, visit https://healthycities.site/, and click VOLUNTEER to complete the online application or email info@healthycitiestutoring.org
School Information
Principal: Al Rosell
Vice Principal: Nichole Crawford
Office Manager: Shaunna Ingersoll
Office Assistant: Jessenia Linares
http://www.rcsdk8.net/henryford
Read the School Site Plan for Return to In-Person Instruction here.
Henry Ford is part of a pilot program, offering a rapid antigen test for students who are back on campus for in-person learning, twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays). The Curative PCR test is also being offered, every two weeks on Monday/Tuesday; this PCR test is also used as a confirmatory test should there be a positive rapid antigen test.
Upcoming dates for student Curative testing: Apr 12/13, Apr 26/27, May 10/11, May 24/25, June 7/8.
Be sure to call the office to sign up for COVID testing for your in-person student.
Testing as many children as possible will help keep everyone safe at school!!
2020-21: School starts at 8:30am, Wednesday's are asynchronous days
Check with your child's teacher for daily schedule.
2020-21 meals are FREE to all children 18 and younger. See where and when you can pick up meals.
Free and Reduced-Meal application
Help Henry Ford and RCSD maintain funding! 2020-21 applications affect continued funding for the 2021-22 school year. Please fill out an application here to maintain funding for our school and district. Find more district information here.
Covid-19 funding provides FREE breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for all children 18 and younger. See where and when you can pick up meals.
