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Dear Parents & Friends of SFAS,
Labor Day weekend is just
around the corner. That holiday weekend usually ushers
in the end of summer. |
Summer’s
End Picnic |
|  Here
at school we're not going to let summer come to an end
without celebrating it with a big SFAS "Summer's
End" Picnic this coming Sunday, August 28, from
3 to 7 p.m. here at school. This is considered a school
day for all.
There'll be lots of fun and games, plus tons of great
food--including a BBQ! There'll be a huge jumper with
even more fun stuff than last year. And don't forget
the Cheetoh Toss! We'll also have some games for kids
and there families to compete in together. Bring your
cameras--or check out our website later on in the week
of a picture recap of some of the highlights of the
"Summer's End" Picnic.
This picnic is also a great time to connect with other
families at school and in our community.
Our picnic is a potluck picnic. Each class needs to
bring the following items:
- Kindergarten: Chips
- Gr. 1-3: Salads
- Gr. 4-6: Soda/Juice
- Gr. 7-8: Hot Dog Buns
Bring your whole family and a few friends for this
fun event. Don't forget your camera, towels, a change
of clothes, and some sunscreen, too!
Photos
of last year's picnic... |
| Staff
Development Day |
|  Monday,
September 14, is our first Staff Development Day for
this school year. There is no school on Staff Development
Days. Extended care is available from 7:30 a.m.-6:00
p.m. at a flat rate of $15 for the whole day, if you
need. There is no additional charge for extended care
on this day for those who have signed up for the monthly
flat-rate fee for After-school Care. If you need care
for your child that day. please contact the office to
let us know. Thanks!
Extended
care options... |
| Avoid
Overscheduling Your Child |
 Recently
a parent commented, "Our family is so busy. My
kids always have music lessons, soccer, etc. It seems
we never have any time together."
Sound familiar? Usually the question that follows is,
"What can we do?"
After-school activities do offer children a chance
to make friends, learn responsibility, and develop skills.
When kids are overloaded, however, they may becomes
stressed and anxious. Children need "down time"
to relax, think, and unwind. And they need this time
often.
To help avoid overscheduling your kids, try these ideas:
- Have a family meeting to discuss
how things are going. Ask your child for her opinions.
- Set limits, such as one or two
after-school commitments at a time. Remind your child
that studying comes first.
- Space out activities. Consider
scheduling lessons every other week for example.
- Plan a "Family Night"
that includes favorite pastimes, such as making homemade
pizza.
- Hang out. Provide opportunities
for conversation. Meals and car trips are great chances
to catch up.
Putting limits on after-school activities sends the
message to your child that school is a priority.
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| ITBS
Questionnaires |
 Students
in grades 3-8 will take the ITBS tests during the week
of September 26-30.
Thank you to all parents of students in grades 3-8
who took the time to fill out and return the ITBS Questionnaire
at Back-to-School Night.
We will be working with La Sierra University on a major
research project called "CognitiveGenesis."
This project will research the academic effectiveness
of the Adventist school system.
If you were unable to attend Back-to-School Night and
have a child in grades 3-8, a questionaire will be mailed
to you with a self-addressed return envelope. Please
fill out the form and mail it back to school immediately.
Thanks for your help with this survey!
View
ITBS Test Comparison 1999-2003 [PDF]... |
Event
Galleries |
|  Check
out our photo galleries online at:
Events
Gallery... |
Are
You Helping Your Child Get Organized? |
 How
do you do at helping your child get organized?
Most students need help with organizational skills.
Here's a quiz to see how you're doing. Give yourself
five points for something you do often, zero points
for something you never do--or any score in between.
_____ 1. I help my child get ready for the next school
day at night.
_____ 2. I make sure that my child and I are aware
of important school dates and events.
_____ 3. I advise my child to start long-term projects
in advance and do a little each day.
_____ 4. I give my child a place to store school supplies.
_____ 5. I encourage my child to use an assignment
notebook and calendar.
_____ 6. I regularly check my child's assignment book.
How did you score? Twenty-five points or above is good.
Twenty to twenty-four is average. Below 20? Use the
ideas in this quiz to improve your child's organization.
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Consider Yourself
Commissioned
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Quote
of the Week |
| "Loving your child also
means respecting him as a person. Treat him with the same
courtesy you would a friend." --Claudia
Jones, Parents Are Teachers, Too
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"Friday Focus" is a weekly newsletter from
the Principal to the families and friends of SFAS students.
email: office@sfasonline.org
phone: (415) 585-5550
web: http://www.sfasonline.org/ |
Dates to Remember
August 28
School Picnic
3:00-7:00 pm
September 1
Tuition Due
September 2
Free Dress Day
September 5
Labor Day
No School
September 14
Staff Development Day
No School
Extended Care Available
September 26-29
ITBS Test Week
(Grades 3-8)
Quick Links...
School
Calendar
101
Best Things About SFAS
Application
Packet
Calendar
& Hot Lunch Menus
Events
Gallery
Journey
to Excellence
San Francisco Adventist School
Rob Robinson, Principal/Teacher,
Kindergarten/Pre-1st
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