DRAGON DIGEST
October 3, 2018 | Vol. 338
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| UPCOMING PARENT PROGRAM: CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE Facilitated by WORLD TRUST |
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Gather with fellow Miraloma parents and teachers to gain a practical framework for understanding one of the most urgent issues of our and our children's time--designed to create positive dialogue and build skills for continuing a school-wide conversation.
Wednesday, October 17
5:30-7:30pm
Miraloma Auditorium
Childcare and light dinner will be provided. Doors open at 5:15pm.
World Trust is a non-profit social justice organization that provides deep learning, tools and resources for people interested in tackling unconscious bias and systemic racial inequity in their workplace, community and in their lives. World Trust's skilled facilitators have led break-through dialogs for major corporations, universities, and nonprofit organizations nationwide.
Gita Shahani
PTA, VP Programs
programs@miralomasf.com
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| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5: DEADLINE TO VOTE FOR SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) CANDIDATES |
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Vote for School Site Council (SSC) candidates
THIS WEEK!
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, analyzing school data, discussing the challenges our school faces and supporting the school as we try to realize Miraloma's mission.
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- Paper ballots are available next to the ballot box in the School Office
- You may also vote during the First Friday Coffee on 10/5
- Submit your ballot by the 2pm deadline on Friday, 10/5
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| MONDAY, OCTOBER 15: MVCode CLASSES FOR 3rd-5th GRADERS BEGINS - REGISTER NOW |
| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SCHOOL TOURS, AUCTION, SFUSD ENROLLMENT FAIR & CHICKENS |
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OMORROW, 10/4 School Tour: We need more volunteers!
We will be welcoming prospective parents to Miraloma tomorrow from 8-9am and need more parent volunteers to share their enthusiasm for our school. It's easy, simple and a great way to show your support for Miraloma! Sign up here or email tours@miralomasf.com
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More Volunteers Needed:
Miraloma Auction: Want to help raise money for all the programs that make Miraloma great? We need you! If you are organized and a good communicator, this is a great opportunity for you. We need a volunteer to help manage Auction donations. Reach out to auction@miralomasf.com for more information and to sign up.
SFUSD Enrollment Fair:
We need parents to assist Principal Ingber in representing Miraloma at the annual
SFUSD Enrollment Fair
on Saturday, October 13 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at John O'Connell High School (2355 Folsom Street).
Sign up here.
Chickens
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Miraloma chickens
need volunteers to care for and feed them. R
each out to volunteer@miralomasf.com to learn more and sign up.
Brigitta Doughterty
Volunteer Coordinator
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| FOLLOW UP FROM PTA MEETING |
Thank you to all who joined us for the first PTA Meeting last week. We learned a great deal from Principal Ingber, Mr. Adams,
Ms. Huang, and Ms. Kitsuda about the Social and Emotional Learning that takes place at Miraloma. We've included a few slides here
from the larger presentation that were of particular interest to parents: the "zones of regulation" helps students identify feelings and provides strategies to self regulate. For more information reach out to the PTA Board.
PTA Board
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| THE DRAGON IS HUNGRY!! ANNUAL FUND GIVING |
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Thank you to everyone who has donated to our Annual Fund campaign! If you haven't yet made your gift, online giving is simple and secure and you can amplify the impact of your contribution with a monthly donation.
Here are a few things that your donation makes possible: a full-time PE teacher, literacy specialists, social worker, teacher classroom support, community-building events, field trips and much, much more.
The Annual Fund is the biggest bang for your buck and for Miraloma. 100% of your donation goes directly to our school. Your support makes a real difference for our kids and our greater school community.
Karen Gordon
PTA, VP Fundraising
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: THIS MONTH AT-A-GLANCE
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Upcoming events and important dates:
- 10/4 (Thu) -- 8-9:20am -- First School Tour
- 10/4 (Thu) -- 5:30pm -- latest pick-up for YMCA Aftercare
- 10/5 (Fri) -- 7:15-7:40am -- Running Club
- 10/5 (Fri) -- 8am -- First Friday Coffee
- 10/5 (Fri) -- BY 2pm -- DEADLINE to vote for SSC candidates
- 10/8 (Mon) -- NO SCHOOL -- Indigenous Peoples Day
- 10/10 (Wed) -- 7:20am -- Walk and Roll to School Day (meet at Starbucks on Portola)
- 10/12 (Fri) -- 7:15-7:40am -- Running Club
- 10/13 (Sat) -- 9am-2pm -- SFUSD Enrollment Fair, John O'Connell H.S.
- 10/15 (Mon) -- 5:30-6:30pm -- SSC meeting in the Library
- 10/17 (Wed) -- 5:30-7:30pm -- Parent Program: Conversation on Race w/ World Trust
- 10/18 (Thu) -- 11:20am -- Early release day (TENTATIVE)
- 10/19 (Fri) -- 7:15-7:40am -- Running Club
- 10/21 (Sun) -- 10am-2pm -- Miraloma Fun Run, Balboa Park H.S.
- 10/26 (Fri) -- 7:15-7:40am -- Running Club
- 10/26 (Fri) -- TBD -- Make up Picture Day
- 10/31 (Wed) -- 1:15pm -- Halloween Parade
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TOMORROW - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4: EARLY DISMISSAL FOR YMCA AFTERCARE PROGRAM
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The YMCA Aftercare program will dismiss early due to a mandatory staff training. The last pick-up will be 5:30 pm. Thank you in advance.
Jamell Bailey
jbailey@ymcasf.net
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5: FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE
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On Friday, October 5, we will have our monthly First Friday Coffee at 8:00 am just outside the  cafeteria. Come early for Running Club (7:15-7:40am) and reward yourself with a cup of coffee and breakfast treats. As always, your store-bought or homemade donations are much appreciated.
Hospitality Committee
hospitality@miralomasf.com
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10: WALK AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY 2018
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On Wednesday, October 10, schools across San Francisco will participate in Walk and Roll to School Day. This is an opportunity for students to start a healthy habit for a lifetime. Plus, walking to school gives children a sense of accomplishment, independence, and self-confidence. A group of Miraloma families and students will be walking and rolling to school together from the Starbucks on Portola, meet at 7:20am to join in! Click here for more information. |
Noah Ingber
principal@miralomasf.com
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**FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES**
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SUPPORT OUR FUN RUN SPONSORS
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Please support the generous sponsors of our Fun Run,
and let them know that you appreciate them supporting our school!
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EARN $ FOR MIRALOMA WITH EVERY DAY PURCHASES
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(Bookmark the link on your computer and phone to make it even easier.)
Get a Mollie Stone's Community Card - up to 5% of your purchases will be donated to Miraloma!
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**HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES**
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ABSENT / TARDY ONLINE FORM
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SUBMIT THIS ONLINE FORM
if your child will be absent or is tardy by more than 30 minutes (n
o need to call the school).
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AFTER SCHOOL CONTACTS
SF REC & PARK Site Coordinator:
Rich Ibarra, 415-337-4704
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DRAGON DIGEST SUBMISSIONS
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