DRAGON DIGEST
September 12, 2018   |   Vol. 335
**SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS**
THE DRAGON IS HUNGRY!! ANNUAL FUND GIVING
Thank you to everyone who has donated to our Annual Fund campaign for the 
school. If you haven't contributed yet, no worries. This week is a great  time to do just that!

Here are just some of the things that would not be possible without your donations--a full-time PE teacher, literacy specialists, social worker, teacher classroom stipends, community events, field trips and much, much more.

Online giving is easy and secure - click here to use PayPal or a credit card. Also, consider choosing a monthly donation to allow your gift to have a bigger impact over time.

Thank you in advance for your support. It makes a real difference for our children and our greater school community. 

Karen Gordon
VP, Fundraising

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) ELECTION
S SC  will be holding elections in the coming weeks so please consider nominating yourself TODAY! The SSC  is a unique venue where teachers and parents come together to talk about how our school priorities an d b udget align. The SSC acts as an advisory committee for the principal and gets to analyze school data, discuss the challenges our school faces and support the school as we try to realize Miraloma's mission and vision. 

Meetings are usually held once a month on Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm.

Here is our tentative election timeline:
  • Nominate NOW! -- Link to SSC Nomination form
  • 9/28: Nominations due online or via paper form in the school office
  • 10/1: Ballots made available in the school office
  • 10/5: DEADLINE to vote-- all ballots due to school office by 2pm
  • 10/10: SSC election results announced in Dragon Digest
  • 10/15: First SSC meeting with new SSC group
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26: DEADLINE FOR ORDERING FUN RUN T-SHIRTS
We could walk forever, walking on the moon! Take a giant step and register and order your official Fun Run T-shirt today at http://miraloma.dojiggy.com/ .

This week, bragging rights go to Ms. Huang's first grade classroom. They are off to a great start with the most students registered. Remember: T-Shirt orders are due by Wednesday, September 26. For more 
Fun Run details, click  here.  

Mary Szczepanik  & Kathleen Toben
Fun Run Committee Co-Chairs
SIGN UP FOR SMS TEXT MESSAGING FROM MIRALOMA
If you would like to receive SMS text alerts from Miraloma, including Early Release Day reminders, text " YES" to 67587  from your cell phone (must be a phone number on record with SFUSD).  You can opt-out any time by replying " STOP"  to any message or " HELP"  if you need assistance. Learn more about SFUSD school communications here

Note: Your privacy is important - your information will not be sold or provided to third parties.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: SFUSD ENROLLMENT FAIR & MIRALOMA SCHOOL TOURS
We need parent volunteers to help out and chat with prospective families during our five school tours this season and the October 13th SFUSD Enrollment Fair.

School Tours: Sign up here to assist with one or more Miraloma school tours. Our first tour will be held on Thursday, October 4 from 8:00-9:20am. Learn more about our self-guided tours here.

Enrollment Fair: Sign up here to help out at the Miraloma table during the SFUSD Enrollment Fair, which will be held on Saturday, October 13th at John O'Connell High School (2355 Folsom).

Sapna Satagopan & Julia Hwang
**UPCOMING EVENTS**
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: THE NEXT MONTH AT-A-GLANCE
Upcoming events and important dates:
  • 9/20 (Thur), 11:20am -- Early release day
  • 9/21 (Fri), 7:15-7:40am -- Running Club (every Friday)
  • 9/24-9/28 -- Take your Parents to PE Week
  • 9/26 (Wed), 6-7:30pm -- PTA General Meeting (Topic: Social Emotional Learning)
  • 9/26 (Wed) -- Deadline to order Fun Run T-shirts
  • 9/27 (Thur) -- Picture Day
  • 9/28 (Fri) -- SSC Nomination Forms due
  • 10/4 (Thurs), 8am -- First School Tour
  • 10/5 (Fri) -- First Friday Coffee; SSC election ballots due to school office at 2pm
  • 10/8 (Mon) -- NO SCHOOL (Indigenous Peoples Day)
  • 10/13 (Sat), 9am-2pm--SFUSD Enrollment Fair, John O'Connell H.S. 
  • 10/15 (Mon), 5:30-6:30pm -- SSC meeting in Library
  • 10/18 (Thur), 11:20am -- Early release day (STILL TENTATIVE)
  • 10/21 (Sun), 10am-2pm -- Miraloma Fun Run,  Balboa Park H.S.
Want to know what else is coming up? Check out the School Calendar .
THURSDAY, SEPT 20: EARLY RELEASE DAY AT 11:20AM
Tomorrow is Miraloma's first Early Release Day! The school day will finish at 11:20 am. YMCA aftercare will also start at 11:20am.

Noah Ingber, Principal
MONDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT 24-28: TAKE YOUR PARENT TO PE WEEK
"Take Your Parent to PE Week" at Miraloma is coming!

The second annual (and nation-wide!) "Take Your Parent to PE Week" is happening the week of September  24-28 and we are joining the movement here at  Miraloma! Come see what PE is all about, enjoy a PE class with your child, & have fun while practicing some skills with us!

You are welcome to sign up  for one time slot during which your child has PE class (4 parents max per class). If you have more than one child, please still only sign up for one class session so we can accommodate as many families as possible. Don't forget to wear comfy clothes & sneakers! 
I hope to see you in PE soon!

Ms.  Matarazzo
matarazzoa@sfusd.edu
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 26: PTA GENERAL MEETING IN CAFETERIA
 Join the PTA Board 
and Mr. Ingber for the first PTA meeting of the school year on Wednesday, Sept 26 from 6-7:30pm in the Cafeteria.

The speaker topic this month will be "Social-Emotional Learning at Miraloma."


Childcare and pizza will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Linda Cheu 
PTA President 

THURSDAY, SEPT 27: PICTURE DAY
Smile you're on camera! Miraloma will have Picture Day on Thursday, September 27, during the school day. Remind your students to be prepared to show their pearly whites. 

If you order online, not only will you help save teachers from extra paperwork but you'll also receive a coupon for a free 8x8" Shutterfly photo book. Paper order forms can also be turned in on Picture Day along with payment. Our Picture Day ID with Lifetouch is BY417527Q0. 

Make-up Picture Day: Wednesday, October 26th.
**FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES**
SUPPORT OUR FUN RUN SPONSORS
Please support the generous sponsors of our Fun Run,
and let them know that you appreciate them supporting our school!
See all Fun Run Sponsors                              Learn About Sponsorship

EARN $ FOR MIRALOMA WITH EVERY DAY PURCHASES
(Bookmark the link on your computer and phone to make it even easier.)
Sign up for the  "Basementeers" program for 10% off plus 10% back to our school!



Get a Mollie Stone's Community Card - up to 5% of your purchases will be donated to Miraloma!
**HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES**
ABSENT / TARDY ONLINE FORM
SUBMIT THIS FORM  online if your child will be absent or is tardy by more than 30 minutes (n o need to call the school).
QUICK LINKS
SCHOOL MEALS

MIRALOMA
AFTER SCHOOL CONTACTS
YMCA Site Coordinator:  Angelina Quintana,  415-690-6403
SF REC & PARK Site Coordinator:  Rich Ibarra, 415-337-4704 
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FLYER & DISTRICT NOTICES
Safe Routes to School  - information guide on walking, biking, taking transit, and carpooling
SF Kindergarten to College Program
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