Congratulations to the Morris Family
Congratulations to Steve Morris and his wife, Beth, on the arrival of their daughter, Harper Kanani Morris, on Friday, December 30, 2011. Steve will be with his family until Wednesday, January 11th. If you need assistance, please contact Assistant to the Head, Corrine Olague (colague@sfschool.org).
2012 Calendars Still Available
The 2012 San Francisco School Calendar, filled with amazing student art work, is still available for purchase at $20 each. Stop by the Front Desk to check out a sample and buy yours today, before they are all gone!
Carpool Adjustments and Changes
PG&E is working on our block of Gaven Street this month. Both sides of Gaven Street are reserved for PG&E. Starting immediately, we will be adjusting carpool as indicated below and we may have updates as we proceed:
- The carpool pick up lane will only be for pickup and driving through, not for waiting.
- If you arrive at the carpool pick up area and your passenger is not present, you will be directed to go around the block and return to the end of the line.
- Avoid pulling into the opposing lane of traffic (eastbound) for safety's sake.
- Before getting in line, please ensure your booster seats and/or other seating arrangements are already in place and secure (do not hold up the moving line by adjusting boosters).
- Dispense snacks and beverages after pulling away from the line, not while in it.
- Teachers will be especially alert to releasing children on time (Preschool 2:45 through 3:00 PM; Elementary 3:00 to 3:15 PM, Middle School 3:15 to 3:25 PM).
Return to Booster Seats for Children Under 8 Years of Age
Under California law starting January 1st (this week), children must use car seats until they are 8 years old or 4-feet-9 inches tall, up from the previous requirement of 6 years or 60 pounds. Please ensure all your passengers have booster seats at carpool and for field trips. Note: noncompliance can mean a fine of more than $475 and a point on a driving record, but no prison.
Magnificent Misfits
Wonderful shows at the Brava Theater by the 1st through 5th graders on December 14th and 15th! Bravo to all the actors, who brought the stories of "Elmer the Elephant," "The Bremen Town Musicians," "Strega Nona" and "Sundiata, Lion King of Mali" to life onstage. If you haven't yet ordered a DVD, please do so by January 9th. Send James (jharding@sfschool.org) an email specifying number of DVDs requested ($25/DVD) and your child's name. DVDs will be copied and made available for pick-up at the front desk starting next week.
Walking School Bus Resumes
Our first Walking School Bus of 2012 is on for tomorrow, Thursday, January 5! Get on the bus!
Preschool Parent Ed on Thursday, January 5th, 4:30-6 PM, SFS Activity Room
Please mark your calendars for an exciting and informative event: "Talking to Your Child About Difference" facilitated by Tarah Fleming, creator of Start Dialog: Courses in Cultural Competency. Tara inspires and elicits rich, probing conversations about what "difference" means and how the language we use (or don't use) informs our children. We also welcome early Elementary parents and guardians and anyone interested in and intrigued by this topic!
Teacher Workshop Day – Childcare Available
Please complete a registration form to reserve childcare for the upcoming Teacher Workshop Day on Tuesday, January 17th.
A Reminder to All Parents
Please plan your child’s after school arrangements ahead of time, whenever possible. Last minute phone and email messages to the Front Desk (after noon) are difficult to deliver. Thanks for your consideration.
SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Auction for Tuition Assistance
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
The Live & Silent Auction is right around the corner on April 14th, with the Online Auction launching in March! Parent Packets - including donation and advertising forms, solicitation pointers, sample solicitation letters and suggested donation ideas - will be mailed to you in the coming weeks.
Packets will also include instructions on how to make your donations online, but for those of you ready to get started now, click here for a donation form! Contact Emily (egarlock@sfschool.org) with donation questions or to get involved. We are looking forward to another fun, exciting and successful auction in 2012!
Extended Day Notice from the Business Office
Please check the Parent Portal or contact the Business Office to find out your child's extended day balance. Any unpaid balance is due now. Just a reminder: extended day care fees should be paid in advance of use.
Indexed Tuition Applications Due February 1st
If you wish to be considered for an indexed tuition for the 2012-13 school year, please submit an application by Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The easiest and fastest way is to apply online at the SFS website www.sfschool.org/admissions/index_tuition.shtml. All forms and supporting documents need to be sent directly to:
SSS by NAIS
Application Processing Center
P.O. Box 449, Randolph
MA 02368-0449 USA
The first round of indexed tuition decisions for returning families will be made by Friday, February 24, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact the Business Office at business@sfschool.org or by calling Cindy Woo, Director of Finance & Operations, at 415-239-1410.
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