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This Week’s News
Screen-Free Week
Screen-Free Week at Kittredge has begun! Students have already begun their weeklong break from screen time, and will continue through this Sunday, May 7. Participants may use electronics for school assignments only.
The goal of Screen-Free Week is to encourage students to find other ways of keeping themselves entertained. This week, Kittredge students have reported reading books, playing board games with their family, and walking their dog instead of looking at a phone, tablet, or television. Other ideas for a screen-free evening include beginning a new art project, using a coloring book, practicing an instrument, or making dinner as a family.
A form will be sent out next week for parents to let us know if your child made it a whole week without screens!
May the 4th Be With You
Our next spirit day will be “Star Wars Day,” this Thursday, May 4th. Come dressed as your favorite Jedi, Wookie, Robot or Sith – looking forward to seeing your costumes we are! Please remember our rule for any spirit day – leave the toy weapons at home!
Last Science Club of this Session
This session of Science Club with Ms. Rose has its last meeting tomorrow! The following session will be the final session of the school year, with only four meetings: May 10, May 17, May 24, and May 31.
29 Sunset Improvement Project
Interested in improving public transportation in the neighborhood?
The 29 Sunset Improvement Project aims to deliver significant transportation improvements to the western and southern neighborhoods of San Francisco.
Below are some links to outreach documents that explain the design proposal and scope.
Project webpage:
Detail boards with maps and detailed information about the project and the proposal:
StoryMap with additional visuals and information about the project and the proposal:
The project will be considered at a public hearing this Friday morning. You can find information on sharing feedback before or at the meeting here:
Next Week’s News
Staying Screen Free? Get Ready for Ice Cream!
Students who successfully complete screen-free week will be rewarded with an ice cream party on Friday, May 12! What a perfect opportunity for kids to share the activities and hobbies they tried out or picked up during screen-free week.
Planned Absences
The end of the year is rapidly approaching and our schedules are getting crazy! If you know that your child will be absent on any upcoming school days, please let both the office and teachers know as soon as possible! We thank you for your consideration.
Looking Ahead
Sports Banquet
If you or your child participated in any Kittredge sports this school year, you are invited to attend this year’s Kittredge Sports Banquet! The event will held Monday, May 15 at Rochambeau Playground.
Congratulations on a great year and four great seasons, Kittredge!
High School Info Night for 7th Grade Parents
Mr. Young will hold a high school information night for parents of seventh graders only, on Tuesday, May 16, from 6pm-7pm. We will try to answer any questions parents may have about the admissions process, financial aid, and the high schools themselves. Parents who have already gone through this process are invited to share their experiences.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
8th graders are heading to Oracle Park on Wednesday, May 17 for a Giant’s game with Mr. Young!
2/3/4 Celebration of Learning
Wednesday, May 17, parents of the 2/3/4 class are invited to the courtyard to see what their children have been working on! We hope to see you all here at Kittredge at 2:15.
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Kittredge Summer Program!
You don’t want to miss out on this year’s summer program, which runs from Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, July 21.
The deadline for summer registration is Monday, May 15.
Sign up now using the following Google form:
KPA Korner
LAST KPA Meeting of the year is TONIGHT!
Tuesday, May 2nd at 6pm-7pm Hybrid
End of the school year is almost here, and there are a lot of fun topics you won’t want to miss!
Last Hybrid meeting was in September, so please NOTE the 6pm start time.
A reminder that there is free childcare and free pizza at school during the meeting. Kids will be in the K-1 classroom and parents will meet upstairs on the 3rd floor. The Zoom link will be sent out with the Konnection email.
We will discuss the following topics:
Teacher Luncheon on June 7th-a yearly highlight for our teachers! They can forget their worries (and our kids), for 2 hours, and eat the delicious food we make/bring for them!
Teacher Gift Drive– End of May/June, KPA Money donations collected directly for the teachers (same as in December)
National Teacher Appreciation week- May 8-12. Teachers have preferred the Luncheon and the Gift Drive, as the ways we show our appreciation and the KPA focuses time and efforts on those events. However, please feel free to plan something with your class for this week, or let Jessica May-Shah know if you want to help organize a lunch/breakfast plan for the teachers this week. We have one parent who is planning to bring breakfast on Tuesday, 5/9 for all of the teachers. Also, please know you will have a chance to show your love again at the end of the year with the gift drive and luncheon!
End of Year picnic- 6/3 late afternoon or 6/4 morning, (Specific details coming soon) Come celebrate the End of the School Year at Rochambeau with food, games, and fun.
Summer Buddy Program- A way to welcome new students enrolled in Kittredge for next year! Sign-up to have a playdate with a new family over the summer.
Important Dates
Monday, May 1-Sunday, May 7 – Screen-Free Week
Thursday, May 4 – Star Wars Day
Monday, May 15 – Sports Banquet at 5:00 pm
Monday, May 15 – Final Day to Register for the Summer Program
Tuesday, May 16 – 7th Grade Parents High School Information Night at 6pm
Thursday, May 25 – Beach Clean-Up and Picnic
Friday, May 26 – School Closed – Teacher Development Day
Monday, May 29 – School Closed – Memorial Day
Friday, June 2 – Field Day
Tuesday, June 6 – 8th Grade Graduation
Wednesday, June 7 – Minimum Day – Teacher Work Day
Wednesday, June 7 – Step-Up Day
Thursday, June 8 – Minimum Day – Last Day of School
Tuesday, June 20-Friday, July 21 – Kittredge Summer Program