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
February 2, 2012
I’m proud to announce the appointment of Michael Mancini as the Upper School Head effective July 1, 2012. Michael has the unanimous and enthusiastic support of the Search Committee and the many teachers, parents, and students who completed the candidate’s online survey.
Posted in Featured Excerpts, Head of School
February 2, 2012
When the post office is in full swing, the first graders are busy receiving, sorting, and delivering mail all around the school!
Posted in Around the School, Featured Excerpts, Student Voices
February 2, 2012
2011-2012 is an accreditation year for San Francisco Day School, which means that our faculty, staff and administration spent a large part of last year (and this year) preparing an in-depth self study for CAIS review.
Posted in Administrative Team, Featured Excerpts
January 6, 2012
On Wednesday, January 11th, Dr. Jackson is hosting a parent education event: How to Use the Power of Cultural Identity to Build Capacity for Sustained Effort. Don’t miss it!
Posted in Featured Excerpts, Head of School
January 6, 2012
Let’s hear a round of applause for our wonderful SFDS Music Teacher, Susan Sonnemaker, who recently entered and won the SMART Technologies contest, “SMART Love of Learning.”
Posted in Faculty & Staff Voices, Featured Excerpts
January 6, 2012
The SFDS gym was transformed into a packed house as SFDS students, faculty, families and friends came together to celebrate a much-loved tradition: the annual holiday assembly.
Posted in Featured Excerpts
January 6, 2012
Check out SFDS alum, Nora Singley (Class of 1995), as she mixes up her chicken liver mousse with Martha Stewart!
Posted in Alumni, Featured Excerpts
December 10, 2011
On Tuesday, November 9, I hosted a Parent Education event at school: “How to Develop Individual Capacity for Perseverance and Resilience.” I held a similar seminar last year; the topic is one that continues to resonate with our parent body, so we brought it back.
Posted in Featured Excerpts, Head of School
