Announcements

Annual Fund News
We are closing in on the last days of the school year and approaching full participation in the SFDS annual fund.  Our very generous Challenge grant will double the impact of every dollar raised. Thanks to all who have participated. Our running total now that the match has kicked in is now $939,000! Please join us and help boost participation if you have not already sent in your gift. Your donation will help every program and every student at SFDS.

K - 87
1 - 98
2 - 77
3 - 89
4 - 88
5 - 96
6 - 81
7 - 95
8 - 94

Overall participation
92%

Library Notes

1. It is not too late to turn in your library materials.
2. Don't miss the Summer Reading List. Students were given hard copies this week at school, but you can access an annotated list through the library catalog (go to library catalog > resource lists > public lists). You are able to read reviews, longer summaries, and even the first chapter of some books when you click on the icon of a book's cover.
3. The entire SFDS faculty, staff, and administration will read Time Wise's book "White Like Me" as our summer reading. Everyone is encouraged to join the faculty and read White Like Me this summer. If you would like a copy of the book please contact Renee Otero. The price is $13.95 plus tax.

Calling All Readers
Summer reading isn’t just for students. The Library Party Chairs are looking for parents and faculty members who are interested in dedicating some of their free time this summer to reading and reviewing books for the annual Library Party scheduled for the Fall. We need readers interested in the following categories:

• Adult Fiction
• Adult Non-Fiction
• Early Readers
• Kids Fiction
• Kids Non-Fiction
• Picture books
• Activity books.

Pick your favorite category, share your ideas, and identify great finds to help us build an amazing selection of books to offer to our community in celebration of our library! We hope to solicit at least two reader/reviewers per category and anticipate that each volunteer will be able to submit recommendations of 3--5 books by early September. Contact Ellen Towell at etowell@comcast.net if you are interested.

Donate Miles for Professional Development
Show your support for professional development by donating your extra miles and/or hotel discounts to teachers who will be attending conferences this summer. Contact Carolyn Sasser for more information.

SFDS Alum Sam Reider to Debut at Yoshi's San Francisco on June 9th
Mark your calendars! 19-Year-Old Sam Reider will be headlining at the new Yoshi's in San Francisco along with his latest project, Uptown Trio. The group, comprised of Reider on piano, Jeff Picker on bass, and Jake Goldbas on drums will be making a west coast tour at the beginning of the summer to promote the release of its first album, "Without Strings." To hear audio samples of Uptown Trio or for further band and tour details please visit their myspace page at: www.myspace.com/uptowntrio or check out Yoshi's calendar to purchase tickets.

Help Improve San Francisco’s Streets
June 11, 6:30-8:00pm

FixMasonic is hosting this event at San Francisco Day School to educate community members about the Draft Better Streets Plan.  The meeting will be hosted by Fix Masonic and held at the San Francisco Day School.The Better Streets Plan process brings together staff of multiple City agencies to comprehensively plan for streets. The Plan will seek to balance the needs of all street users, with a particular focus on the pedestrian environment and how streets can be used as public space. Please visit www.sfbetterstreets.org to learn more about the project. 

Looking Ahead...

Dolphin Volleyball and Basketball 2008 Camps
June 16th-20th
9:00am-12:00pm - Basketball Session
1:00pm-4:00pm - Volleyball Session

The 13th annual girls basketball and or volleyball camp is where parents can be sure their daughter is getting sound instruction from familiar faces of the SFDS faculty.  This camp is for individuals who want to improve their skill and understanding of the game of basketball and or volleyball. The camp will focus on skill development, teamwork, and offensive and defensive positions.  The philosophy of the camp is one that mirrors the San Francisco Day School athletic program, where every child is challenged to improve their individual skill level. The camp is staffed by committed coaches who want to help young athletes strive to improve. The camp is for girls, ages 9-13. The program cost is $185 for each session or $370 for both sessions. For more information, contact Mary O’Brien 568-3642.

Dolphin Soccer Camp
June 23rd - 27th
9:00am - 12:00pm

This is the ninth year SFDS has offered a summer soccer program.  Camp Director Steve Roberts is a nationally licensed soccer coach and former NCAA Division 1 National Champion.  Other staff will include Pete and Luke Roberts, local professional coaches and former SFDS players. The camp will focus on the fundamental skills of the game, teamwork, rules of the game, and basic tactics.  Each day will conclude with small sided games where the participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate newly acquired skills in game situations. The camp is for boys and girls, K-8. The cost of the program is $185. The camp takes place at the USF Baseball Field. For more information contact Steve Roberts at 568-3643

Summerbridge Annual Visitor's Day Event
Wednesday, July 2, 9:00am-12:00pm

Please join Day School Summerbridge for a celebration of teaching and learning. Visitor's Day will include a panel discussion with teachers from our summer program, observations of classes, shadowing of a student, and lunch with students and teachers. Food and beverages will be served. Please RSVP by June 20th to cranney@sfds.net

Summer Drama Camp at SFDS
August 4th - 15th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Come and make a play! Join us for a fun-filled two weeks combining acting, music, visual art and creative movement with laughter, making new friends and learning new skills. Each day will include a mix of classes in music, drama and visual art as we work toward a performance of a play on the last day of camp. Led by Lucinda Otto, drama teacher at San Francisco Day School and other local teaching artists. The program is for grades 2-6. The cost of the program is $700 for two weeks. Financial assistance available.

For registration and information, contact Lucinda Otto at lotto@sfds.net or call (415) 568-3682.

Summerbridge Writing Seminar
August 11th - 15th
9:00am - 3:00pm

This August, SFDS is hosting a week-long writing seminar for Summerbridge and San Francisco Day School 5th and 6th graders! The aim for this intensive, week-long course is to create a project-based unit centered on both written and oral analysis and discourse concerning powerful cornerstone texts. Spaces are limited to 12 students. The cost of the course is $400. Financial assistance is available upon request. Please contact Christine Ranney for more information at cranney@sfds.net or 415-568-3661