January 10, 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)
December 16, 2011
The 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 to Betty for working with me to get the sweatshirts ready to sell last night. They turned out great. Kestler was so excited he slept in his last night. Many parents were interested in adult sizes so let’s buy up the youth inventory so we’ll have cash to order more in the new year. Thanks to Michelangelo for the great logo. They truly highlight our pride.
And a final thanks to Amanda, Lisa and Jasmine for hosting a winter camp to help working families and those who just need time to get ready for the holidays. I thought Kestler would want a change of scenery but he loves the comfort of our community. I couldn’t ask for a better holiday gift.
Good cheer to all.
Andrea
December 7, 2011
School 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 pfc
harveymilk
com if you have any questions. Thank you!
November 8, 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 also have a ‘Harvey Milk’s Own’ table, with Spike’s Coffee, HMCRA t-shirts, and more)
PLUS: a booth on the value of arts education, DJs throughout the day, silent art auction, live drawing/sketch artists, activities for the kids (face painting, art projects, etc.), childcare, and yummy food!
WHY: The proceeds of the bazaar will go towards our developing visual and performing arts program. This event was created last year to provide Arts Education in every classroom. This year, a Visual Artist will provide 10 art classes to all 11 classrooms through SFArtsEd Artist in Residence program starting in January (http://sfartsed.squarespace.
Confirmed vendors include:
