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Miraloma Newsletter 16 |
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| Funding our Future Town Hall Meeting. RSVP Today! | |
 On February 25th 6:30-8:30pm, join
a coalition of parents and city organizations in a community discussion
moderated by Michael Krasny, host of KQED's awarding winning radio show
Forum. RSVP to this event NOW! We are hoping to get at least 50 Miraloma parents there and would love a standing room only house to show our policy makers that enough is enough. More Information | Join on Facebook. |
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| Miraloma Auction - Get Donations! | |
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Deadline for donations is March 12! In order for us to meet our fundraising goal of $60,000, WE NEED YOUR HELP! We ask that each family contribute in any way they can. For more details, please review the Miraloma 2010 Auction Handbook and FAQs. HOW CAN I HELP | FORMS | COMMITTEES | ORDER TICKETS Please email us at miralomaauction2010@gmail.com with any questions.
Tangible Items Collection Times
Collection will happen in the fan room at the bottom of the front staircase. (Tangible items are actual object not gift certificates) As part of our auction this year, we will be selling chances to win an "instant wine cellar" of at least 50 bottles of fine wine from all over the world. We are currently seeking donations from:
Can you please help by donating one or two bottles - or more if you are able? |
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| Miraloma Elementary Parent/Guardian Survey |
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| This important survey is conducted once per year and helps to provide a view into how Miraloma is doing against the Balanced Scorecard priorities. The Balanced Scorecard is the set of goals and objectives that Miraloma sets and provides to the district. In addition, the survey helps inform budget and community event priorities. Please complete one Parent/Guardian Survey per family and one Student Survey for each student. All individual responses will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you for your candid feedback. We value your input and look forward to sharing the results with the Miraloma community. |
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| 2010-2011 PTA Board Nominations | |
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The Miraloma PTA is seeking volunteers to assume leadership positions for the 2010-2011 school year. There are many positions that must be filled each year. Each job is important for the smooth and effective functioning of the PTA and Miraloma School community. You must be a current Miraloma PTA member to be considered for nomination to an elected office. Appointed Board members will be designated by the incoming President and the Board. If you have any questions, contact Diane Angst, Nominations Committee Chair. |
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| Book Fair - March 1 - 6 | |
Plan to visit with your read-a-thoner and support our library! This year’s book budget is $0, so your generous support is
our main way to get exciting new titles into the library and
classrooms. Visit early and often with your family and friends. The
Book Fair will be open in the library on:
We will not be selling toys, trinkets, or video games, and will limit marketing tie-ins, etc. Please contact book fair co-chair Rose Dromggole (415.647.1126) with questions or to volunteer. Thanks for your support! |
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| March 4 Save Our Schools SF Mission March | |
 Statewide Day of Action to Defend Public EducationSan Francisco schools are facing $113 million in budget cuts over the next two years. All schools will see layoffs and class size increases. It's time to say enough is enough!
Our message to Sacramento: Fully fund
public education - reform the state budget process and Prop 13! Cut
prison spending, not schools!
More information | Join on Facebook
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| Miraloma Night at the Golden State Warriors | |
 The 2nd annual Miraloma/Rooftop fundraising school night at the
Warriors game is coming up Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 pm
at Oakland Arena and easy to get to on BART. We had over 100 people last year and it was a fun evening. Order your tickets online with Paypal, or download ticket order form (also available at the office). For any questions please contact Andrew Keeler |
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| Buy Your Scrip Gift Card Online | |
Earning money for Miraloma just got easier!! Buy gift cards from 100’s of vendors and spend them when you’re out on the town, online, or as gifts. Safeway, Starbucks, Lands End, Century Theaters, Home Depot and much more. All you do is:
Deadline for this order is today! Contact Heidi Kilgore if you have any questions!! |
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| Fundraiser at The Buddy Club | |
| The Buddy Club and Miraloma Elementary are proud to present a family
fun fundraiser featuring entertainer, Robert Strong - recently voted
"San Francisco's Funniest Prop Comic." Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010 Time: 10:30 am arrival; 10:45 priority admission; 11 am - noon "Showtime" Place: The Randall Museum Theater, 199 Museum Way @ Roosevelt Way Cost: $10 per person (children 2 and under are free) Miraloma Elementary will get $5.00 of every ticket sold through Miraloma. The show does sell out so buy your tickets early and help raise funds for our school! If you'd like to buy tickets, sell tickets or organize a bake sale at the show, please contact: Rolyn Parker at 415.312.2982 For information about The Buddy Club, call (510)236-SHOW. |
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| MEEP News | |
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Black History Month MEEP will be celebrating Black History month by having our students recite poems and perform skits they’ve written. Also the MEEP 4-5th grade band will be performing couple of songs at this event:
Please join us on February 24th from 4:30-5:30 in the school Auditorium!
Summer
Camp
Please note MEEP requires at least 10 students for each class. |
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| MEEP: Tutors R Us | |
| At Tutors R Us, our main mission is simple. We are dedicated to help
students achieve their individual academic goals. The way we achieve
our mission is to recruit the most qualified Credentialed Teachers. We
take great pride in our tutors and their abilities to guide, support,
and educate K-8 students. Additionally, our year-round program is
committed to making sure parents are well informed of their child’s
strengths and needs throughout the entire tutoring process. Tutors R Us is offering 20% discount to all Miraloma parents for signing up from now until February 29, 2010. To obtain references about our tutors please contact our liaison at Miraloma Ms. Jennifer Shivers (2nd grade teacher in room 100). You may also send us an e-mail or call us at 415-632-1665. |
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Thu - February 25
Funding Our Future Town Hall Meeting, Fri - February 27 Chinese New Year Parade Sun - February 28 SF Food Bank Volunteer Day, 9am-noon
Mon - March 1
Tue - March 2 California Writing Test - 4th Grade. Wed - March 3 Poster making for the rally on March 4, 2pm in Room 105 Thu - March 4 March 4 Save Our Schools SF Mission March, 3pm at Mission St. @ 24th St.
Sat - March 6
Tue - March 9 PTA General Meeting, 6:30p in the library Thu - March 11 Science Night, 5:30p
Sat - March 13
Tue - March 16 Grounds Committee Meeting, 6-7:30p |
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Chloe's Closet
Account: Miraloma PTA #1002 (40% to Miraloma!) Stay healthy flu information: English | Spanish | Chinese |
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Wed - Feb 24
MEEP Assembly Celebration of Black History Month, 4:30-5:30p in the auditorium Mon - March 1 Registration Summer Camp Mon - March 8 Open Registration for 2010-2011 Thu - April 29 MEEP 3rd Annual Film Festival, 5:30-6:30p in the auditorium |
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