Principal

Welcome to Beach Park Elementary School!

Hello and welcome to Beach Park Elementary School! I am Amy Snow and I am honored to be the principal of Beach Park Elementary School.

Who I Am

My story begins in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, shaped by my parents who lived a life of service. I was raised by a father who served as a blind Circuit Court Judge in Detroit, teaching me from my earliest days that vision is not required to see the truth and that justice requires deep listening. My mother, a nurse in the first-ever cohort of the Peace Corps in Tanzania, instilled in me a global responsibility to help others. Today, I live in Pacifica with my husband, Corey, and my son, Alfie. Whether we are biking, hiking, or playing a competitive card game, my family reminds me daily that the strongest foundations are built on connection and joy.

Why I Do What I Do

I believe that education is the ultimate bridge to a child’s dreams. My own path has been a journey of "learning the world"—from teaching in Shizuoka, Japan, to supporting Newcomer students in San Diego and San Mateo. My diverse experiences in education over the past 30 years as a classroom teacher, a district specialist, and a principal have reinforced one core truth: our job is to make the world a better place. I do this work because I believe every student deserves a leader who leads with love, listens with an open mind, and remains dedicated to the belief that school should be a safe environment for innovation and growth.

Where I Hope to Lead

As the founding principal of Beach Park, I am committed to leading our "Leopard Sharks" toward a future defined by Kindness, Empathy, and Courage. I hope to lead a school where we don't just "do school," but where we use Design Thinking to solve real-world problems. My vision is for our students to recognize that while technology like AI changes our landscape, it is their human "soft skills" that will make them successful. I want to lead a community where we laugh often, cry when we need to, and use our collective power to make a positive difference—ensuring that every student leaves Beach Park ready to change the world.

Warmly,

Amy Snow

Principal, Beach Park Elementary School

Amy Snow, Principal

asnow@smfcsd.net

Amy Snow Principal of Beach Park Elementary School

School Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES
We are so pleased to announce that the PTA supplies the funds for teachers to purchase student supplies specifically for their classroom needs. Please consider donating to the PTA so they are able to continue to provide support to the school.

Items each family should bring (student’s name labeled on each item):

Backpack (No wheels)
Lunch box
Water bottle
Headphones that plug into Chromebook (K-5th grade) (no air pods or ear buds or wireless)

If you would like to donate to the grade level team, you can give to your classroom teacher anytime: S upply List

Attendance

Attendance Matters for Every Child

The school office needs to be alerted to any student absence:

On the day of an expected absence or tardy, please email: beachparkattendance@smfcsd.net
Include your child's name, grade, teacher, and reason for the absence.
Email your teacher and arrange a plan for missed work.
Email or drop off in the office a copy of the doctor's excuse.
Excused absences are
- illness
- doctor's visit

We are here to support you in bringing your child to school on time and ready to learn every day.

Attendance

Our school goal is to decrease the number of Chronic Absentee students this school year. That means decreasing the number of students who are absent for 18 or more school days. See chart below on the number of days missed at school:

Sickness- When to stay home,

We understand that starting back in school there tends to be many sicknesses going around. Thank you for keeping your child at home if they are sick. But if they only have a cough or runny nose with no other symptoms, please send them to school.

Here is a chart to help when to keep at home and when to send to school:

Morning Routines

Here are some reminders on the importance of a morning routine and how to help your child attend school on time.

Arrive at school by 8:10 for TK-5th Grade.
Have your child walk into school, and stay next to or hold hands with parents.
Have your child wear or carry their own backpack.
Have your child put their belongings on the backpack hook, encouraging independence.
Say goodbye to your child with your own routine (ex: hug and a kiss and wave goodbye)
By 8:20 have your child line up by the door by themself.
TK and Kinder parents please wait by the black gate or behind the blue tables once the child is in line.
Students walk into the classroom and greet the teacher independently.
Parents leave campus so the child can quickly transition into learning independently.
Instructional minutes begin promptly at 8:25am. Students who arrive through the door after 8:25 are marked tardy.

Why do tardies matter?

It is important to support the child as they learn punctuality, independence, and self reliance. This routine will help them gain the confidence they need to start the morning successfully.

Kids miss important instructional minutes

The rush of running late and the stress of having peers see you come late creates anxiety in children
Practicing timeliness now sets children up for success to be punctual and prepared later in life
When tardy, kids and parents miss the opportunity for social interaction with our school community before school

We understand that there are lots of things going on in the morning and that arriving on campus by 8:00 or 8:10 is difficult! But, it is worth it so that we can set up your child for success and joy in learning.

Attendance Matters!

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