| Greetings FSK! It is a beautiful afternoon here on the playground, and class is in full swing. The excitement was palpable the first day as families, students, and staff welcomed each other to the start of a new year. It reminded me how fortunate we all are to be part of this vibrant community. One of the things that makes this school so special is the deep and meaningful involvement of the parent and guardian body. I invite everyone to explore the myriad opportunities available to donate your time or resources in support of our amazing staff and students: Join the PTA: It only takes a few minutes to become a member. Absolutely anyone can join (you can even add the students and grand-friends), and once you do, you’ll be part of an active coalition working to promote and enhance the mission of our school. Volunteer: Sign up for one of our amazing events and activities. Most are low-commitment, and lots o’ fun – not to mention a great way to meet people. Remember, many hands make light work! Come to a meeting: Our first PTA general meeting will be held from 6-7:30 pm on Thursday, August 29th, in the cafeteria. Food and childcare will be provided, as well as the option to join virtually. Details will be available on our website and posted around the school. Drop us a line: Got an idea? We’d love to hear it! Submit ideas, questions, and feedback to our digital suggestion box. Looking forward to building great things together! — Lesley Foster, PTA President (Mom to Julien Foster, 2nd Grade) |
 🏆 PTA Membership Drive Raffle 🏆 Still need an excuse to join the PTA or reactivate your membership? This month, everyone with an active membership will be entered into a drawing for supercool FSK merch. Join today, snag a hoodie, and be the envy of everyone you know. Join the PTA |
Volunteer Opportunities
| Whether you have a little time or a lot, there are a number of fun, flexible ways to volunteer with the FSK community during the school year. All of our volunteer needs can be found in this handy spreadsheet. Below you will find a couple of our most immediate volunteer needs: 🚙 Stop Drop and Go 7:30-8:00 a.m. weekdays Help students out of cars at drop off in front of the school. This is a very easy and fun way to help out the school and meet other parents. You can sign up for a day to check it out or a specific day each week. Sign up here 🌱 Garden We are so lucky to have a wonderful garden program; volunteer to help our garden continue to grow—no green thumb required. Sign up here 💙 Grandparents/Grandfriends Day September 6 Help with set up, pass out refreshments, or clean up. Sign up here Sign up for these and other opportunities. |
Show your Pegasus Pride!
New tees and hoodies are available in the FSK Spirit Shop. Gear up while supplies last.
Important FSK dates
| First PTA General Meeting of the School Year Thursday, August 29, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Zoom & in-person) (Dinner and childcare provided) Labor Day – No School Monday, Sept 2 Coffee with Ms. Lam Wednesday, September 4, 8am Please join Ms. Lam for a cup before you start your day; if you can’t make this one, don’t worry, she will be hosting a regular coffee date the first wednesday of each month. Back to School Night Thursday, September 5, 6pm This is an opportunity to take a look inside the classroom and meet the teachers. Please note: that this is an adult-only event and childcare will not be provided. Grandparents/Grandfriends day Friday, September 6, 10:30am Grandparents and friends are invited to visit FSK and share refreshments with their grandkids. The full 2024-25 SFUSD schedule can be downloaded here. |
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