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Sept 12:
School Site Council (SSC) Meeting
6-7pm, Library

Sept 14:
Back to School Night
Save the date!

Sept 15:
Early Release Day
School's out at 11:20am

Sept 30:
Picture Day

Oct 23:
Fun Run

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September 7, 2016

COMING UP
AnnualFundFUNDRAISING: Have You Contributed to the Annual Fund?
Donating to the Annual Fund is one of the most important ways you can help our school offer the programs that make it so great. Your generous donation goes directly to Miraloma, is 100% tax deductible, and requires minimal volunteer hours. Our goal is 100% participation!  Please see the Annual Fund letter for more information on how the fund is spent.

Andrea Freeman - [email protected]
SEP 7: Inclusive Schools Meeting
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The Miraloma Inclusive Schools Group will hold meetings every 1st Wednesday of the month after morning circle.
All families are welcome for this monthly meeting to talk about inclusivity at Miraloma.  Please join us on Wed, S ept 7, 8am in the cafeteria.

Mr. Ingber -  [email protected]
sscSEP 12: School Site Council Meeting 
Join the 2016-17 School Site Council (SSC) for their first meeting of the year on Monday, Sept 12 from 6-7pm in the Library.

The School Site Council (SSC) is an elected group of an equal number of parents, teachers and/or staff. and advises the principal on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the school's overall improvement plan and school budget. Learn more here and join them for their open-to-the-community meetings!

SEP 14: Back to School Night 
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back to schoolBack to School Night is Wed, Sep 14 from 5:30-7pm!

While this is not a mandatory event, we highly recommend that an adult representative of every Miraloma student be present.
  • 5:30-5:40: All teachers and families meet in the cafeteria for Welcome/Introductions
  • (5:35 Teachers dismissed to their classrooms)
  • 5:40-5:45: All parents/guardians travel to classrooms
  • 5:45-6:15: Classroom presentations**
  • 6:15-6:30: Final Questions/Stop by other rooms/etc.
  • (6:30: Teachers dismissed)
  • 6:30-7:00: PTA reception in cafeteria
**All families with more than one sibling will be encouraged to attend the oldest sibling's classroom presentation.

Childcare: Please try to make arrangements for your child(ren) to stay at home for this event. Limited childcare will be provided on the yard for school age children. Drop off and pick up will be in the GYM.

Thank you in advance for taking an active role in your student's education at Miraloma Elementary School.

Mr. Ingber - [email protected] 
earlySEPT 15: Early Release Day - CONFIRMED
Our first Early Release Day is on Thu, Sep 15: School is out 11:20am! All Early Release days for the year are posted to the school calendar.

Read more on why we have Early Release Days at Miraloma.
funrunFUNDRAISING: Become a Fun Run Sponsor
Our Annual Fun Run is October 23! Email us to get involved and watch this space in the newsletter for more information as it becomes available. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the track! Read more on our website. 

Be a RUN Sponsor!
Promote your business, support our school and the annual FUN RUN!
  • The RUN is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business to our school community.
  • RUN Sponsors get a lot of visibility and shout outs.
  • See your name/logo on RUN banners (so everyone that tours Miraloma can see!), event signage, and our keepsake t-shirt!
  • See the various Sponsorship Packages or email us!
Gedalia & Sarah (Fun Run Co-Chairs) - [email protected]
recessVOLUNTEER: Volunteer at Recess!
Recess is an integral part of our children's socio-emotional development. A huge part of making ottilie sure recess at Miraloma can be a positive space for all of our students is by having enough caring and responsible adults on the yard to help provide supervision.
We would love to find at least 12 volunteers for each recess.  You need absolutely no experience to be qualified for this.

Morning Recess
  • Kinder-3rd grades: 9:20am-9:40am
  • 4th/5th grades: 9:50am-10:05am
Lunch Recess:
  • K/1: 11am-11:20am 
  • 2nd/3rd: 11:30am-11:50am
  • 4th/5th: 12:00pm-12:20pm
Please contact me to volunteer!

Pamela Lyss-Lehrman - [email protected] 
chickenVOLUNTEER: Help Care for our Chickens
Sign up to care  for our wonderful chickens on nights & weekends.

Sharon, Deb & Brian -  [email protected]
snackVOLUNTEER: Help with Snack Prep
The Snack Committee provides fresh fruits and vegetables to each classroom daily, so our kids have a healthy snack in between breakfast and lunch. We need parent volunteers weekly on:
  • Mon/Wed at 8am in the garden to help prep produce for the classrooms.
  • Wed/Thu/Fri after school to pick up snack bins from classrooms and clean them out.
Contact Alison Eastwood - [email protected]
  • Dogs/Pets - only service animals are allowed on school grounds
  • Treats* - only non-edible treats at Halloween/Valentine's
  • Birthdays - celebrated at morning circle on Monday
  • Toys - to be kept in backpack during school hours
  • Play Structure - off limits before & after school
*When including a treat with your child's lunch, please try to make a healthy choice and avoid sweet treats, chips with artificial flavors/coloring, etc. See SFUSD Wellness Policy.

School Procedures
Morning Circle Schedule
  1. Monday Funday*
  2. Tuesday Topics**
  3. Workout Wednesday
  4. Thoughtful Thursday
  5. Flexible Friday
* Birthdays!
** Announcements
donationFUNDRAISING: Shop & Earn for Miraloma
SHOP & EARN FOR MIRALOMA
There are several ways for you to earn money for Miraloma while doing your regular shopping. See details on our website.


Shop via the Amazon link
Shop at the eScrip Online Mall
Become a Basementeer

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