Breakthrough San Francisco at SF Day School

Thank you to Bristol Myers Squibb, which will serve as the lead sponsor of our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programming for the 2020-21 year, investing $25,000 in our after-school and summer STEM classes, events, and career exploration! Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases. The company has a presence in the Bay Area with Research ...& Early Development sites in San Francisco and Redwood City. The Bristol Myers Squibb team is focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the company supports community-based programs that promote cancer awareness, screening, care and support among high-risk populations in the United States, as well as China, Brazil and sub-Saharan Africa. Employees around the world work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. Through this partnership, we'll ensure hard-working students in San Francisco have the inspiration and support to pursue careers in the STEM field. Our thanks again!

Para toda familia en SFUSD!

Last week, George Floyd joined the long list of Black Americans killed in racist attacks. We express our grief that another Black life was taken by the police, and our outrage that these killings continue. For too long, Black people have been killed by citizens of our own country, often members of our own government, while others looked aside. Not only are Black lives threatened by violence, but the COVID-19 crisis has underscored the health disparities affecting Black commun...ities, on top of economic disparities, educational disparities, and more. We salute the protestors, across the U.S. and across the globe, who are putting their lives on the line to oppose police brutality and stand up for racial justice. We salute everyone who is speaking out. We use this moment to recommit ourselves to doing the same. We affirm the value of Black lives and the limitless worth of Black people. As educators, we recommit ourselves to nurturing and supporting our Black students to achieve their enormous potential. We recommit ourselves to a curriculum that reflects their stories and teachers and staff who reflect their identities. We recommit ourselves to deepening our own understanding of social justice issues. And we recommit ourselves to combating oppression in every form.

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who contributed to our Impact Fund! We exceeded our goal and are truly grateful for your support.

We are SO close to our goal! Help us go over the top with a donation to Breakthrough's Impact Fund! Your contribution will support our students and families during this challenging time. Check out our Impact Fund page to learn more. https://give.breakthroughcollaborative.org/team/294953

Help us support our students and families during this challenging time with a donation to Breakthrough's Impact Fund! Your contribution will provide Chromebooks and internet access to help our students participate in our virtual summer program. Thank you for helping us reach our goal! #BreakthroughImpactFund https://give.breakthroughcollaborative.org/team/294953

Calling all Breakthrough advocates! Breakthrough SF is meeting urgent needs for our students and families who are being impacted by the challenges related to COVID-19. We need your help! Please consider donating to the Impact Fund today! https://give.breakthroughcollaborative.org/team/294953

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you teachers for your tireless work supporting all our students! Be sure to thank a teacher today and every day!

#GivingTuesday is here and Breakthrough SF students need your support. Researchers project that students could lose nearly half, or even ALL of the achievement growth expected in a normal academic year. Breakthrough is working hard to ensure our students stay on track. NOW IS THE TIME TO STEP UP FOR BREAKTHROUGH STUDENTS! #BreakthroughImpactFund https://give.breakthroughcollaborative.org/team/294953

Class of 2020, share your creative caps! We see you, we’re with you and are so proud of all your hard work! #btisdynamite #btsf2020

Get ready, BTSF! Next Friday, 5/8 (4pm), we will celebrate, in virtual style! Zoom link in next week’s email! Who’s excited?!