During movie night tonight at the school, Severus, er, Professor Snape, can be seen sneaking about, and Hagrid is guarding the door. Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookTweet about itTell a friend
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Movie Night!
January 27th, 2012Last School Tour – Wednesday, January 18th @ 10am
January 11th, 2012Join us for the LAST school tour before 1st round applications are due on Friday, January 27th. Tour Details: Wednesday, January 18th @ 10am Meet in front of room #103 Tours last about 1 hour. Tours are DROP IN. No appointment needed! Questions? Email pfcharveymilkcom Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookTweet about itTell a friend
Our School
January 10th, 2012
From morning circle today: Our School is a Place Where … We don’t all have to be the same. We don’t all have to think the same. We don’t all have to act the same. We don’t all have to talk the same. We don’t all have to dress the same. We don’t all have to believe the same things. Harvey Milk is a Place Where … We have the right to be ourselves. (This is from The Bully Free Classroom by Allan L. Beane) Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookTweet about itTell a friend
The Winter Peace Assembly was a huge success
December 16th, 2011The Winter Peace Assembly was a huge success. The children were stellar—from Charlie Brown to Madonna. And the turn out was spectacular. We sure know how to pack the house. Thanks to all the staff, volunteers and of course the children who worked so hard to make last night a memorable event. The themes were really thoughtful and the trains and trees and other visuals really well executed. Thanks to Heather and Libby for making the Read-a-thon a great success. And thanks to Sarah and her volunteers for running the Book Fair. We can’t grow successful readers without books. Thanks… Read More…
School Tours Continue through December 14th
December 7th, 2011School tours will continue on Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Wednesday, December 14th. Tours begin at 10:00am – 11:15am and begin in front of room #103. Please email pfcharveymilkcom if you have any questions. Thank you! Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookTweet about itTell a friend
Holiday Design Bazaar: November 19th, 2011• noon-6pm
November 8th, 2011
It’s here! The Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy Holiday Design Bazaar is SATURDAY, November 19, 2011, noon-6pm. Join us at Harvey Milk for some excellent and unique gift ideas by local artisans and designers. You’ll find something for every budget and in a wide range of styles, AND you’ll be benefiting the arts programs at our school while you shop! WHAT IT IS: Local artists and designers sell their wares and donate 25% of their sales for the day. (We will… Read More…
HMCRA Gift Wrap Fundraiser :: Now – November 2nd
October 28th, 2011With your help, we will be raising $6,000 for the school and our kids.  We are asking every family to participate and sell as many items as possible so that we will reach our goal!  The fundraiser started last Wednesday and will end on Wednesday 2nd November. HOW TO PARTICIPATE    1.Sell or purchase items – Complete the order form and collect the money as you sell.    2. Please make checks payable to: Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy.    3. Register your child(ren) at www.ShopBelieve.com and send emails to all of your family & friends nationwide. They will… Read More…
Morning Circle: Dance Party!
October 21st, 2011Every morning at 9:30am the whole school gathers for “morning circle” and this morning it was a dance party! (Thanks to Martin Rawlings-Fein for the video). Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookTweet about itTell a friend
Hotcakes for Harvey! Saturday Oct 15
October 12th, 2011
Hotcakes for Harvey Pancake Breakfast Saturday Oct 15, 9am-11am at Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, 4235 19th St, San Francisco $10 per plate includes all you can eat pancakes with a serving of scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, and drink T-shirts and tie-dye! Fun activites for the kids! Great food and fun! Bookmark on DeliciousRecommend on FacebookTweet about itTell a friend
The Modern Gypsies speak about adventure and academic skills
October 5th, 2011
Last month our school was captivated by a visit from Expedition Impossibles’ winning team The Modern Gypsies. (John Post, Eric Bach, Taylor Filasky) ABC’s Expedition Impossible followed 13 teams across Morocco in an Indiana Jones style race. The winning team spoke at Harvey Milk about what it took for them not only to be chosen to be on the show, but the kind of teamwork and skills it took to win the race. The Modern Gypsies spoke about their strong teamworking strategies which support each other do do their best – a message HMCRA students are empowered with from Coach… Read More…