Kittredge Konnection - April 15, 2025

This Week's News

Habit of Mind: Persisting

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing.” - Abraham Lincoln

April's Habit of Mind is Persisting. This month, we hope students will put extra care into trying their best, embracing challenge, and cultivating a growth mindset.

At this month's assembly, students practiced these skills by attempting to solve a series of brain teasers and riddles.

Culture Day

Thank you to our Kittredge students and parents who made delicious treats and dishes for Culture Day on our last day before Spring Break. It was a veritable feast, and students and teachers alike had a wonderful time learning about other cultures and trying new foods.

Stuffed Animal Day

This Monday we welcomed students back to school with some fuzzy friends in tow! Stuffed Animal Day proved to be every bit as cute and cuddly as we anticipated. There were bears, bison, frogs, caterpillars, bunnies and more! Thank you, students, for sharing your stuffed friends with us yesterday!

Trash Talk

Yesterday's assembly included a talk with Vince from Refuse Refuse, a local organization that's making San Francisco a cleaner, more beautiful city one street at a time. Vince shared the purpose and important of his organization's work with our students, talked about other cultures' habits of cleaning shared spaces, and the negative effects of littering. Earth Day is coming, check out the Refuse Refuse site to join a clean up!

Bridge Breaking

Every year, Kevin's 6th grade class completes a project where students break into groups and build their best weight-bearing bridge out of sticks and glue. This project gives them the opportunity to practice their skills as engineers, architects, and mathematicians.

The project culminates in a bridge-breaking ceremony, where students will compete to see which bridge can bear the most weight before collapsing. The ceremony is a lot of fun, and the families of sixth graders are encouraged to attend to see it for themselves!

The bridge-breaking ceremony will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15 at 2:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Ice Cream Fundraiser

Kittredge student council will host an ice cream fundraiser for Andrea's Dream Rescue tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16. Each child is entitled to ice cream (or a non-dairy treat) on this day and we encourage students to bring in a few dollars to support this feline cause. $120 is enough to sponsor medical evaluation and supplies for one cat. Let's see how many furry friends our community can help!

Rescheduled Futsal Game this Thursday!

Our futsal team is playing April 17 at KIPP Bayview, against KIPP Bayview. The game will start at 4:00 pm.

Hot Lunch

This week's Hot Lunch will be chicken tenders! You can sign up for hot lunch here. Please sign up no later than Wednesday evening.

Next Week's News

SF Film Fest Monday 4/21

Next Monday, April 21st, K-8th grades will all attend the SF Short Film Festival at the Marina Theater. Students will catch a few short films with their classmates before heading back to Kittredge. Please be sure to send students with comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and a packed lunch and snack.

SF Film Fest Wednesday 4/23 - 7th and 8th Grade Only

Two days at the movies is twice as nice! Next Wednesday, April 23rd, 7th and 8th grade will return to the Marina Theater to catch another short film. We can't wait to hear about all the incredible cinema they'll be taking in next week!

Middle School Dance Next Friday 4/25

Our annual middle school dance for Kittredge students is next Friday, April 25th from 7pm-9pm. Permission slips are due Wednesday, April 23rd.

Looking Ahead

Free Workshop May 1st!

We are excited to share that we will once again host a free workshop with education consultant and former Hamlin admissions director Lisa Aquino. If you know of anyone interested in exploring private school for their child, please encourage them to attend!

Kittredge Summer Program

There are still spots remaining for this year's Kittredge Summer Program! If you are interested in signing your child up for a summer of academic development, creative workshops, and local adventures, contact our office for questions at 415-750-8390 or jamieatkittredge@gmail.com.

KPA Korner

Wiffle Ball THIS FRIDAY!

Kids and Parents of all ages and levels join either Team Gules or Team Kevin to  compete for wiffle ball champ! There are plenty of spaces left to join in on the fun! This is a “more the merrier” type of event!

 Location:  Lindley Meadow

 Date: Friday, April 18th, 3:30-5:00pm

 Email RSVP: Jessica May-Shah

HYBRID KPA Meeting, APRIL 29th 6pm

Our last meeting of the year will be HYBRID, so come in-person if you can! It will be on Tuesday, April 29th at 6-7pm. Free pizza and childcare for your kiddos!

We are happy to invite special guests, Mr. Young and Mr. L to join us and celebrate our hard work we have done for our community of teachers, kids, and parents. 

Kittredge Camping Weekend

Our 2025 Kittredge Spring Camping Trip is planned for the weekend of Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18 at the beautiful Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Sonoma!

Join us for a weekend of family fun while enjoying the stunning nature of the Mayacamas Mountains, located just a bit over an hour from San Francisco. This park features breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails with redwoods, ferns, creeks, and waterfalls, plus a chance to stargaze at the Robert Ferguson Observatory.

 Location: Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

 Dates: Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18

 RSVP to Leyla Alieva 

Please include the number of adults, kids, and cars in your party so we can plan accordingly.

Springtime Gifts and Supporting KPA

When looking for gifts this Spring for Easter, Mother’s Day, Teacher’s Appreciation, or any other of your favorite Spring celebrations, here is a reminder that our Kittredge Yum-raiser Page with See’s Candies is open all year long!