College Bound Kickoff Event this Thursday
Alvarado parents are invited to attend the GreatSchools College Bound kickoff event this Thursday, February 23, from 5:30-7pm, in the cafeteria. There will be both Spanish and English sections. This program will run through June, and offers FREE resources, tips, and online content in English and Spanish for parents and guardians to support their children on the path to college. Free childcare and refreshments will be provided. Look for and return the RSVP slip in your child’s backpack. For more information, contact Ligia Montano at ligiamovi@gmail.com or 415-912-8643.
ELAC Meeting next Monday
The next ELAC meeting will be on Monday, February 27, from 2-3 pm, in room 20. Who speaks for the school's English learners? You do! Come and make your voice heard on topics such as:
The school and PTA budget for 2012-2013: What is the proper balance between programs that benefit all children, those for learners who are struggling, and those for advanced students? What programs are most important for English learners?
How students at Alvarado get reclassified as English proficient: We will follow up on our January conversation.
We will also be electing leaders for next year, so be sure to come and participate.
Auction Preview
Fabulous Getaways to Faraway Lands
Dreaming of an exotic vacation to a faraway land? If so, get thee to the Alvarado Auction on March 17. Items up for grabs include stays in a Paris apartment, a vacation home on the Virgin Islands, a beach-front home at the southern tip of Australia, and a condo on St. Pete's beach in Florida. Or, if you'd rather stick closer to home, maybe you'd prefer to spend time in Tahoe, Pacific Grove, or even a hotel here in San Francisco. Either way, we've got you covered! Buy your tickets now for the early bird price of $30/ticket, or pay $35/ticket after March 8. Alternatively, become an auction sponsor at the $250 level or above and receive two auction tickets.
Principal Broecker Featured on the Teaching Channel
The Teaching Channel, a national non-profit that showcases videos on effective teaching practices, has posted a segment online about Alvarado's anti-bullying efforts. The video stars Principal Broecker, and many Alvarado parents can be seen in the audience. The 15-minute video is worthwhile not only because of the familiar faces you'll see while watching it, but also because its content provides insights and approaches for tackling the extremely important issue of school-yard bullying. View the video at http://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/bully-proof-your-child-become-a-solution-coach.
New Mollie Stone eScrip Cards Now Available
Attention eScrip users and Mollie Stone's shoppers: a new eScrip system has been put into place. Instead of using a debit or credit card to automatically donate a percentage of your Mollie Stone's purchases to Alvarado, you need to pick up a new Mollie Stone's Escrip Community Card and present it whenever you shop. Doing so will ensure that up to 5% of your purchases are donated to Alvarado. Cards can be picked up at any store location, and to register your card to Alvarado, you'll need to provide our eScrip group number, which is 141152059. For more information, click here.
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Calendar
Feb. 20: No School Presidents' Day
Feb. 23: Principal's Chat at 8am
Science Committee Meeting at 5pm
College Bound Kickoff Event at 5:30pm
Feb. 27: ELAC Meeting at 2pm
March 2: Fundraising Meeting at 8am
March 5-9: Parent-Teacher Conferences
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