February 2, 2012
The SFDS technology department recently hosted two meetings to address parental concerns surrounding children and their consumption of technology. These meetings were designed to create an open forum for families to share anecdotes, ask questions, and debunk student-driven myths, such as “everyone else in my class has an iPhone!”
Posted in Faculty & Staff Voices, Featured Excerpts, PA News
January 6, 2012
What do the following people have in common?
Amalia Amaki
Chris Ofili
Cybele Lyle
Kiki Smith
Richard Tuttle
Swoon
…They were all artists-of-the-month in the 05/06 school year! (Check out samples below)
These are just a few examples from hundreds of artists that our students have studied over the past thirty years. In honor of that time, this year’s CultureFest is aptly [...]
Posted in PA News
December 9, 2011
Join eScrip today and help the SFDS Parents Association raise thousands of dollars for our school!
The PA uses this FREE money to fund community-building initiatives such as Parent Education, Faculty Appreciation and more! In fact, money earned through eScrip accounts for the bulk of the PA’s budget.
So how can you sign up for this amazing [...]
Posted in PA News
December 9, 2011
On Tuesday December 6th, parents and faculty members came together to discuss cross-cultural competency at San Francisco Day School. Following the cancellation of the Student Heritage Groups, our community agreed that more dialogue and education around the topic of cultural competency would be the most beneficial and productive way to move forward.
Posted in Leadership, PA News
October 7, 2011
Please join us for a great evening with a very special guest, focusing on family diversity.
Date: Monday, October 17th
Time:
Reception from 6:00 – 7:00pm
Presentation and Q&A with Adam Pertman from 7:00 – 8:15pm
Location: SFDS Library
Adam Pertman – who will speak, take questions and lead a discussion – is a Pulitzer-nominated former journalist who is one of the [...]
Posted in PA News
October 7, 2011
On Wednesday evening, the Parent Group on Learning Differences co-sponsored a Parent Education event, “Exploring New Tools and Technology.”
Posted in Faculty & Staff Voices, Featured Excerpts, PA News
October 7, 2011
Please stop by the “What is the Connection?” bulletin board in the Golden Gate stairway, and submit your guess!
Posted in Around the School, Featured Excerpts, PA News
September 13, 2011
Welcome back! To borrow a phrase from the Andy Williams’ classic Christmas song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” No, I’m not referring to the holiday season, but that magical time known as Back-to-School. Gone are the bored, glazed eyes and constant sibling nitpicking that peak about the third week of August in our household. Instead, I see bright, happy faces that are excited about new and old friends, learning, lockers, and lunch. They’re happier and I’m happier.
Posted in Featured Excerpts, PA News
May 6, 2011
Gracias a nuestra comunidad for helping to make our Latin extravaganza such a successful fundraiser for the discounted tuition program. We truly appreciate how the families in our school came together to make CultureFest such a fund and spirited event. Viva La Vida Loca!
Posted in Featured Excerpts, PA News
