San Francisco Public Montessori School

Dear SFPM Families, Our Virtual Back to School Night is tonight, Tuesday, August 31. You will virtually meet our new Principal, SFPM PTA Board, and your child's teacher. We will start promptly @ 5:30pm and end by 6:30pm. For the Zoom info, check your email or the private FB group. See link below. ... All families (Preschool through 5th grade) are encouraged to attend. To link or join the FB group (for SFPM families and staff only) go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303086428863/

Lost wages and jobs for families mean devastating hardship for vulnerable public school students. Financial relief can help with basic needs assistance during COVID-19. In partnership with the San Francisco Education Fund and SFUSD, we can help these families. Get more info or donate at: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/prIB0Q?vid=ibxzt

Families have been dramatically impacted by this pandemic. In partnership with the San Francisco Education Fund and SFUSD, you can help provide financial relief for SFUSD families most in need. Link to fundraiser: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/prIB0Q?vid=ibnqe

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SFPM Auction - Starting Tomorrow! Our annual Spring Auction (online) will go live tomorrow - April 3. We have over 100 amazing items - check them out here: charityauction.bid/SFPM The Spring Auction is a huge part of our annual fundraising and will really help us come back strong as a community this spring and next year. So share that link with friends and family, and log on tomorrow for the kick off! charityauction.bid/SFPM

PTA Meeting Next Week We will have our next PTA general meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00pm. Come join other SFPM families to discuss: Reopening - status, concerns, preparation Meetups...Continue reading

This week SFUSD emailed a survey to all families about in-person learning. Check your email and respond by March 16. For more info, here’s the Return Safely Together Plan https://www.sfusd.edu//VERSION%202.0_Phase%202-Return%20Sa... And the new timeline https://www.sfusd.edu///timeline-returning-person-learning

The school remains closed, but our hearts stay open. We miss you all. Stay safe.

We will miss seeing all your faces, bikes, and scooters at the school this year. Join us for remote Walk & Roll Week activities. https://fb.me/e/1IgRlSCxZ

October is Filipino American History Month. This SFUSD resource guide highlights the diversity, brilliance and beauty of the Filipinx community both in their countries of origin but particularly in the diaspora and their presence here in San Francisco. The guide includes links to literature, lessons, content, events, and other resources to celebrate the rich history, contributions and amazing that is Filipinx heritage and presence. http://blog.sfusd.edu//celebrating-filipino-american-histo

A message to families from Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews: October 14th would have been George Floyd’s 47th birthday. His death in May sparked the ongoing movement for racial justice. Enikia Ford-Morthel (AKA Miss Nikki), Deputy Superintendent of Instruction at SFUSD, appeared on SFUSD’s TV show SF Loves Learning to talk about George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the values of fairness, equality, and love. In this segment children are encouraged to make a s...pecial wish for our world. https://youtu.be/pTGNdNI8K9A Today and every day, we recognize that Black Lives Matter. SFUSD is dedicated to providing an education for each and every student that contributes to an anti-racist, fair, and just society.

VIVA! SFPL Author Talks for All Ages: Aida Salazar in conversation with Natalia Sylvester Wednesday, 10/21/2020, 5:00 - 6:00pm

Making the Most of Distance Learning: 7 Tips to Share with Parents. This new blog series explores how teachers and families can use technology to work together and facilitate learning for students of all ages. Check out tips to help parents support their children’s learning at home. https://digitalpromise.org//making-the-most-of-distance-l/

Tonight! Back to School Night September 10th at 6:00pm. Find the Zoom link on your child’s Google Classroom site. The evening will begin with a brief welcome from the PTA and Principal Keener. Around 6:30, families will transition to their child’s teacher presentation. To get to the meeting, simply have your child do what they do every morning. Log in from the link in their google classroom!

Have you filled out School Meal Benefits form for 2020-21? The Multipurpose Family Income form for the 20-21 school year is available online at sfusd.edu/MFIF. We need 100% of families to submit a form whether or not you would like free/reduced meals. 100% participation brings much needed funding to our school. The form is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. For assistance, please reach out to SNS at 415-749-3604 or [email protected].... Free meals are available to students who qualify or attend CEP schools. If your student is not eligible for free or reduced-price meals, it will cost $22.50 per bag containing 5 days of meals and snacks, and will be charged to their SchoolCafe account. Learn more and apply at sfusd.edu/MFIF

Back to School Night This Thursday, September 10th at 6:00pm. You will find the Zoom link on your child’s Google Classroom site. The evening will begin with a warm welcome from the PTA and Principal Keener. Around 6:30, families will transition to their child’s teacher presentation. To get to the meeting, simply have your child do what they do every morning. Log in from the link in their google classroom!

SFPM Morning Announcements start tomorrow! Tuesday, Sept 8th at 8:40 a.m. Please check your child’s Google Classroom for Zoom link info. You can connect online or by phone. Attendance is NOT required. This is an optional & informal meeting to connect with the school and hear from Principal Keener. Comment or PM if you have questions.

Technology resources for families, including info on the distance learning plan, borrowing technology, online platforms (Google classroom, Seesaw), accessing Parent Vue and Student Vue, and finding tech support https://www.sfusd.edu//covid-19-coronavir/familytechnology

All Families! Please apply for 2020-21 School Meal Benefits. The Multipurpose Family Income form for this year is online at sfusd.edu/MFIF It is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. A new application needs to be submitted each school year to qualify for meal benefits. Even if your child does not eat school meals, we ask you to submit this form to secure classroom funding. Meal benefits are available regardless of citizenship status and eligible families should continue to apply; the public charge rule does not apply to school meal programs. For assistance, please reach out to SNS at 415-749-3604 or [email protected]

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SFPM families and staff, please join us tomorrow for a community town hall. Wednesday 8/11 at 6:30pm. Still need the link? Send private message or comment below. Let us know your questions and concerns ahead of time. Please reply to the PTA email sent today or PM or post below. As parents, we won't have all the answers, but we will find out what we can and will all work together to create solutions. See you then!... ~ SFPM Parent Teacher Association

Virtual town hall for all parents next week! Wednesday August 12, 6:30pm. Join for a chance to re-connect, show community, and ask and answer questions. See meeting link in PTA email newsletter. You can also leave a comment here or PM for info.