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This Week's News
Sports Report
Congratulations to our cross country team for completing a great season! We're so proud of all our runners.
Congratulations also to our volleyball team for winning their first play-off game! Our Kittredge Coyotes played a strong game against Burkes yesterday afternoon. We look forward to seeing them play again this Thursday at 4pm against SFS at SFS. If we win that game, we get to cheer them on at the finals this Friday at 5:30pm at SF Friends School.
Open House
Thank you to 8th grader Phoenix, alumni Michelle and Alyssa, parents Alex and Adrien, and teachers Kevin and Ms. Grazi for volunteering at our last open house of the season last night! We really are the luckiest little school in the world.
Diwali Celebration TOMORROW!
Diwali, or Deepavali, is known as the “Festival of Lights” and is a Hindu holiday widely celebrated in India, in South Asia, and across the Hindu Diaspora. The word ‘Diwali’ derives from Sanskrit and means “a row of lights.” Festivities include the illumination of lights, candles, firecrackers, and diyas or deepas (clay lamps) to symbolize the victory of good over evil, inner light over spiritual darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating life, and committing to making the right decisions in life.
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, people of Indian heritage and non-Indian heritage. Despite each faith having its own historical legends and celebratory events, the holiday represents the same symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
For further information, please check out these National Geographic links:
**Please remember to wear your brightest colors tomorrow!!!
Picture Day this Friday!
Time to start picking out those outfits, Kittredge! Picture Day is this Friday! Students should come to school ready to show their pearly whites, and when the photos are available a few weeks after Picture Day, parents can decide on photo package options. Keep an eye on your inbox for more details!
Hot Lunch
This Friday's hot lunch will be chicken tenders, carrots, a clementine, and a juice box. If you'd like to order hot lunch, you can do so here.
Next Week's News
Sparkle Day is Next Monday
The most glorious and glittery spirit day of them all is coming to Kittredge next Monday! On Sparkle Day, students are encouraged to wear outfits that sparkle, shimmer, or shine! We can't wait to see what our students (and Ms. Mara 😊) come up with.
Veterans Day is Monday - Classes are in Session
As a reminder, we are open on Veteran's Day. See you in class on Monday, 11/11!
Student Council Bake Sale on Tuesday
Eat a treat (or two) for a great cause! Kittredge's Student Council is hosting a bake sale next Tuesday to raise money for Endangered Species International. We suggest sending students with cash for a small donation.
4/5 Field Trip
Our 4th and 5th grade class goes to Chinatown next Tuesday! Students will take part in a walking tour that explores the neighborhood's Gold Rush history. We can't wait to hear all about it when they get back!
Sibling Apps are Due November 15
Friendly reminder: sibling applications are due November 15! We are here for you in the office if you have any questions.
6th Grade Goes to the Mission
Next Friday, November 15, our 6th grade class is going on a field trip to San Francisco's Mission District. Students will tour the colorful murals of the neighborhood before going to a taqueria for lunch, where they will order in Spanish, which they have been practicing. After lunch, they will visit the Mission Cultural Center. Students should bring money to purchase lunch, and should wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Looking Ahead
Academy of Sciences
It's almost time for one of our favorite field trips of the year! Our annual school-wide trip to the Academy of Sciences is slotted for Thursday, November 21. We can't wait to walk through the rainforest, wave hello to penguins, and stand below towering dinosaurs with our students again this year!
If you are planning to drive your child and have yet to turn a driver info form in to the office, please do so as soon as possible. Email jamieatkittredge@gmail.com if you need a form.
Mini Day November 22 - Extended Day Available
Friday, November 22, is a minimum day with a 12pm dismissal. If you would like your child to attend extended day at 12pm, please sign up here.
Thanksgiving Break
Already?! Thanksgiving Break will be here before we know it. Please remember that Kittredge will be closed November 25-29. Classes will resume on December 2.
KPA Korner
KPA Meeting on 11/12 at 7 p.m.
Mark your calendar for our next KPA meeting on Zoom. We will focus on the Holiday Happening and year-end teacher gift planning.
November Count-Me-Ins, Still Available
We're so close to our annual fundraising goal! Check out these November CMIs and have fun while getting us closer:
Drop your kids off to Monkey around at the Zoo this Saturday, 11/9! Lunch and snacks provided.
Have a 6-8th grade Harry Potter fan? 3 spots remain in the Harry Potter Murder Mystery hosted by Van and Ms. Mara on .11/12.
Join a Holiday Painting Party on 11/12 (it's a minimum day!). 10 spots left.
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