FRiday Note - October-16-2009

Featured 7th Grade Art

From the head of School

Dear Saklan Community:

It has been another busy week. The students handled the rain-inspired changes beautifully. During indoor recesses and PE, always adult favorites, the kids behaved wonderfully, cooperated with each other, and generally ignored the lousy weather.

Next week features Parent Conferences. Thursday is a noon dismissal with conferences beginning soon after. On Friday school is not in session; however, teachers will be conducting conferences. Parents of Lower School students sign-up with the classroom teacher; Middle School parents need to go to the Main Office to arrange conferences. We schedule parent conferences at this time of the year because it is the approximate midpoint of the first trimester; this allows students to make adjustments, if necessary, to their effort, study habits, and academic/social performances. The next set of Parent Conferences is at the end of the second trimester in March.

If you can not make either conference day, please contact your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment. Middle School parents should contact Ms. Parks or individual teachers to arrange a conference. You never have to wait until “official” parent conference day to speak with teachers; with a phone call or email, you can arrange a conference at your request.

Earlier today I sent an email regarding our first (and probably not last) encounter with the flu.
Thank you again for helping us limit its proliferation and impact on the community.

Have a great weekend and enjoy this great weather while it lasts.

David Hague
Head of School

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The 2009-2010 Annual Giving Fund

We are ALL in this Together!

Join us for Saklan's first Annual Fund GIVING DAY!

Friday, October 30th is the day for ALL of us to come together to show our support for the wonderful programs that Saklan provides our students! Don't miss this opportunity! More details will come your way. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kate Dey, Annual Giving Fund Chair at kate@deynet.com.

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ADMISSIONS

2010-11 SIBLING APPLICATIONS

Calling all Saklan siblings at all grade levels!
Sibling applications are due Monday, November 30, 2009.

UPCOMING GROUP TOURS

Saklan parents are invited to learn more about upcoming grade levels.
Invite a friend or two to join you. RSVP to Admissions.

• Friday, November 6 – Middle School Tour - 8:30am
• Friday, November 13 – Kindergarten Tour - 8:30am
  

*NEW* PRESCHOOL PREVIEW DAYS

Do you know someone who has a rising Preschooler or Pre-Kindergartner? Prospective parents and their little ones (age 2-3 years) are invited to visit a Preschool class to see, feel and fully experience Saklan’s ECE program. Parents will be required to stay with their child during the visit. This is also a great opportunity for current parents to visit the program with a sibling. Reservations are required.

• Wednesday, Nov 11, 8:45-9:45
• Wednesday, Jan 20, 8:45-9:45

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Open House

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, November 15th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm WHAT: Saklan Open House WHERE: Saklan Valley School

Explore Saklan! Open House is an all-campus event and everyone in the community is encouraged to attend! Presentations, tours and information tables will be available for all audiences: current students, prospective students, and parents! Open House is a great opportunity to come together as a community, visit in your child’s classroom, and take time to learn about the next grade level. Mark your calendars now. Remember – our best form of advertising is word of mouth.

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SPEAKER EVENT

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 5th 7:00 - 8:00pm WHAT: “What Parents can do to Ensure Student Success”               by Dr. Pedro Noguera WHERE: First Congregational Church of Oakland               2501 Harrison Street, Oakland

As a member of EBISA, the East Bay Independent School Association, Saklan is one of the sponsors of the upcoming EBISA Speaker Event. All parents/guardians, educators and students are welcome to attend. Dr. Pedro Noguera is a professor in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person, no RSVP necessary.  

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Annual Auction Kick-Off Party

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 13 WHAT: Saklan's Auction Kick-Off Party! NOTE: All parents are invited!

If you are able to attend, please sign up on the form in the office or send an email to Carol Goldman, Auction Co-Chair, at regclg86@gmail.com

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