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MAY 10, 2023  

This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and is sent out on ParentSquare on Wednesdays. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please  join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter.  

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com. 

IMPORTANT DATES 

May 17: Talent show (during the school day) 

 Art Smart Singing Showcase - 6pm 

May 18: Spring Performing Arts Showcase: school hours edition 

 Humanities Night 

May 19: 8th Grade Dance 

May 24: Student led Food and Craft Fair, 2-5pm 

 8th grade graduation rehearsal at Lowell (all day - dismiss from Lowell)  Spring Performing Arts Showcase - evening edition (6pm) 

May 25: 8th grade picnic 

May 26: End of Year Celebration 

May 30: Promotion 

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE 

8th Grade Family Updates 

Promotion Ticket sign up link here - 2 guests are allowed per 8th grade student. Auditorium does not  accommodate more than that unfortunately. We are working on getting a virtual option, stay tuned! Pretty please! We need volunteers for our end of the year 8th grade events - sign up here to help with  the setup and take down, dance, the picnic, etc. Help make these end of the year events wonderful for  your graduating 8th graders! 

Talent Show 

Calling all TALENTS to join us on our Annual "Aptos Got Talent" happening on May 17th, 2023. Reach out  to Ms. René (lyr@sfusd.edu room 126) or Ms. Brown (BrownA3@sfusd.edu) if you have any questions! 

Summer Bridge Program 

Summer Bridge is a five-week, in-person summer program designed to assist students with a smooth  transition from middle to high school. Not only will students jump-start their high school education by  earning 5 high school elective credits, but they will also earn an educational award of up to $500! Program Details:

Date / time: June 12 through July 19, 10am-2pm 

Location: Balboa High School 

Application Deadline: Friday May 15 

Questions? Email: syaepjobs@gmail.com or call (415) 822-3491 

Flyer: Click here 

AVID College-Career Elective 

Do you have college and/or career aspirations? Would you want a supportive community of teachers  and classmates? Would love to have college student tutors at least twice a week? How about college  field trips and exploring possible career pathways? If interested, please reach out to Mr. Ladera (Room  206) or inquire with your social studies teacher about joining the AVID elective for next school year. The  program's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing students for college and career readiness  in a global society. AVID currently has one 7th and 8th grade section each year and is a year-long  elective. Student applications and recommendations are due by May 4th. 

ATHLETIC UPDATES 

Junior Giants 

Looking to build up your baseball or softball skills over the summer? Well Jr. Giants has you covered!  Check out the flier for more info on how to register for this summer league (non SFUSD affiliated). 

SFUSD UPDATES 

Free Meals for Students will continue next year 

SFUSD students will continue to receive one daily breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to them or  their family! Click here for more information. In the fall, please be sure to complete the Multipurpose  Family Income Form. Eligible families qualify for school eligibility benefits (beyond school breakfast and  lunch) and every form earns school funding! (And alternatively, if not many forms are submitted, the  school will lose funding. It's an easy way to help the school!) 

COMMUNITY UPDATES 

SFPL Summer Stride 

Summer is approaching and so is San Francisco Public Library's annual learning program, Summer Stride,  June to mid-August. Read, explore and play this summer, with fun and educational activities for youth  and their families. Click here for more information. And SFUSD students get a free book at any San  Francisco Public Library branch this summer! 

Graffiti Inspired Art Contest 

What does graffiti art inspire you to create? What message do you want to share? Any young person in  San Francisco can enter the Where Art Lives Challenge by making art that will uplift their community. All 

complete entries will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card. There will also be prizes for the most  inspiring artwork as chosen by the Youth Art Exchange Youth Advisory Board. The deadline to enter the  contest is 10pm on Sun, May 14. Visit WhereArtLives.org for step-by-step lessons for creating graffiti style art and 3 different ways to enter this contest. 

JOIN PARENTSQUARE 

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MAY 3, 2023  

This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and is sent out on ParentSquare on Wednesdays. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please  join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter.  

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com. 

IMPORTANT DATES

May 5: AAPI & Responsibility Assembly 

May 8-May 12: Spirit Week 

May 10: Sports Banquet (5-7pm) 

May 17: Talent show (during the school day; tryouts this Fri!) 

 Art Smart Singing Showcase - 6pm 

May 18: Spring Performing Arts Showcase: school hours edition 

 Humanities Night 

May 19: 8th Grade Dance 

May 24: Spring Performing Arts Showcase - evening edition (6pm) 

8th grade graduation rehearsal at Lowell (all day - dismiss from Lowell)

Student led Food and Craft Fair, 2-5pm 

May 25: 8th grade picnic 

May 26: End of Year Celebration 

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE 

Aptos Principal Transition 

Han Phung, Assistant Superintendent of SFUSD Middle Schools, announced the appointment of Mr.  Dimitric Roseboro as the new principal of Aptos Middle School, pending board approval. Please see his letter here for more information on the transition of leadership at our school. 

Aptos Sports Banquet 

You are cordially invited to the Aptos annual Sports Banquet event on Wednesday, May 10th. The  reception will start at 5pm in the cafeteria, and the award ceremony will start at 6pm in the auditorium.  Dinner will be provided! RSVP here; please limit guests to no more than 3 people per player: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/19766969 

8th Grade Family Updates 

Promotion Ticket sign up link here - 2 guests are allowed per 8th grade student. Auditorium does not  accommodate more than that unfortunately. We are working on getting a virtual option, stay tuned!

Pretty please! We need volunteers for our end of the year 8th grade events - sign up here to help with  the setup and take down, dance, the picnic, etc. Help make these end of the year events wonderful for  your graduating 8th graders! 

Spirit Week - May 8th - 12th 

Next week is Spirit week! Please see the flyer for the daily themes. Show off your Aptos spirit! 

Talent Show 

Calling all TALENTS to join us on our Annual "Aptos Got Talent" happening on May 17th, 2023. Auditions  will be this Friday during lunch time. There is still time to sign up! Use this link!  Reach out to Ms. René (lyr@sfusd.edu room 126) or Ms. Brown (BrownA3@sfusd.edu) if you have any  questions! 

Summer Bridge Program 

Summer Bridge is a five-week, in-person summer program designed to assist students with a smooth  transition from middle to high school. Not only will students jump-start their high school education by  earning 5 high school elective credits, but they will also earn an educational award of up to $500! Program Details: 

Date / time: June 12 through July 19, 10am-2pm 

Location: Balboa High School 

Application Deadline: Friday May 15 

Questions? Email: syaepjobs@gmail.com or call (415) 822-3491 

Flyer: Click here 

AVID College-Career Elective 

Do you have college and/or career aspirations? Would you want a supportive community of teachers  and classmates? Would love to have college student tutors at least twice a week? How about college  field trips and exploring possible career pathways? If interested, please reach out to Mr. Ladera (Room  206) or inquire with your social studies teacher about joining the AVID elective for next school year. The  program's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing students for college and career readiness  in a global society. AVID currently has one 7th and 8th grade section each year and is a year-long  elective. Student applications and recommendations are due by May 4th. 

ATHLETIC UPDATES 

Track: Congrats to all the athletes that got to participate in the track All City playoffs! Please remember  to turn in your uniforms and spikes by May 5th. 8th graders that do not turn them in will not be eligible  to graduate on stage. 

End of Year Sports Banquet: The annual Aptos Sports Banquet is around the corner! Please join us on  Wednesday, May 10th, from 5-7pm for a fun night featuring a taco bar, the award ceremony, and more.  Please limit family members to 3 per athlete.

Junior Giants 

Looking to build up your baseball or softball skills over the summer? Well Jr. Giants has you covered!  Check out the flier for more info on how to register for this summer league (non SFUSD affiliated). 

PTSA UPDATES  

Teacher Appreciation Week - May 8-12 

Next week is national teacher appreciation week! Be sure to let your Aptos teachers know how much you appreciate the many ways they support, engage and embrace our kids. Our amazing teachers are  the heart of Aptos! 

COMMUNITY UPDATES 

Summer Activities 

If you're looking for something to do this summer, check out this list of summer camps, internships and  other programs for middle school aged students, put together by SFUSD. 

JOIN PARENTSQUARE 

Interested in receiving weekly newsletter updates about current events at Aptos? If so and you are not  currently on Aptos Parent Square please consider signing up! Parent Square is a communications  platform that is hosted by our Aptos PTSA. It is a great way to stay informed of current events  happening at our school. To join just click on the link: Parent Square Opt In Form! 

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APRIL 12, 2023

This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and is sent out on ParentSquare on Wednesdays. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. 

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

April 12: PTSA General Assembly Meeting (in person and Zoom) 6:30pm-8:10pm
April 14: Track Meet at Kezar @ 4:00pm
April 15: SFUSD City Wide Arts Festival
April 19: ELAC Meeting 5-6pm in the Library
April 21: SSC Meeting 8:30-9:20am in the Library
April 22: Aptos Community Day, 10am-2pm
April 27: Aptos Spring Band & Orchestra Concert @ 6:00pm

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE

Aptos Community Day 4/22
Join us as we welcome and connect with new and current Aptos students and families! The event will include guided tours, information tables, activities, snacks, and refreshments. Come celebrate our community!
Click here to see the flyer.
 

Spring Band & Orchestra Concert - April 27
Please join us for our Spring band & orchestra concert in the auditorium on Thursday, 4/27 at 6:00pm!
Flyer: Aptos Spring Concert
 

Aptos CYC Beacon Fundraising
CYC held our 53rd Annual Gala on Friday, March 24th, right before the spring break and we produced a video showcasing some of the great work that CYC offers to the community. Please check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWh07fm31d8
We hope you'll consider making a donation to support CYC's impactful work and help us reach our fundraising goal. Click here to make a donation:
THANK YOU! -CYC Aptos Beacon Team

ATHLETIC UPDATES

Track: Track meet is this Friday 4/14 vs Alice Fong Yu at 4pm at Kezar track.

SF Bay Sox All Girls Baseball Summer Program (not Aptos affiliated)
The Bay Sox is a program of the San Francisco's Recreation & Parks Department. We offer year round developmental and playing opportunities for girl baseball players ages 7-14 in San Francisco including Fall/Winter clinics, Spring Teams playing in the San Francisco Youth Baseball League and summer teams that travel around the country to play in an all girl baseball tournament hosted by Baseball For All. This summer we are offering a 12u and 14u team that will practice in San Francisco from June-July and participate in the BFA Nationals in Kentucky July 12-17.  There are still spots available for the summer 12 and under team. You can find more information about the program on instagram (@baysoxgirlsbaseball).
12u Team: Players With Birth Dates Between: May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2012
Secure your spot on the team by completing our 2023 Summer Team Sign Up Form
 

To check on standings and schedules for any sport you can visit the SFUSD middle school sports site.

APTOS APPLAUDS

Aptos applauds Maylina Baltodano, “Ms. May” for her dedication to our school as one of our security aides. Maylina knows that as one of the first adults the students see when they start their school day, it is essential to smile and say “Good Morning” to each student. Teachers know that when a student needs support, "Ms. May" is the one to call. Students feel comfortable expressing themselves with Ms May, and she approaches each conversation with a restorative practice lens. As the mother of an SFUSD student, Maylina interacts with families with a personal lens - showing up with warmth and understanding, sharing her knowledge, and connecting them with the person they need. Maylina is also in her second year as a leader in the Paraeducator Leadership Network where she is developing professional development for her fellow paraeducators in the district. Thank you Ms. May! We are so lucky to have you at Aptos!

COMMUNITY UPDATES

SFUSD City Wide Arts Festival - This Saturday, April 15
PLEASE JOIN APTOS Student Artists & Performers @ the SFUSD City Wide Arts Festival on Saturday, April 15th in Zone 5 @ SFSU McKenna Theatre
There will be performances by Ms. Rene's drama students, a musical presentation by Ms. Contreras' students and artwork featuring Mr. Pascual's students (exhibit will be up from April 6 - April 24). Ms. Christina's media art students will also be presenting @ SFMOMA @ 11 & 130 on April 15. Here is the flyer for the event & the public facing website is live with a nifty QR code! Check it out and we hope to see you there!
-Mrs. Brown, Arts Coordinator @ Aptos
 

Mission Science Workshop
MSW operates two bilingual community science centers that provide hands-on science enrichment activities to underserved youth and families. We partner with public schools and local community organizations to provide field trips, after-school and summer programs, virtual programs, our renewable energy Tuk-Tuk program, and free drop-in programs. Through experiments, tinkering and construction projects, our programs engage our students’ sense of curiosity and wonder to create authentic learning experiences.
Mission Science Workshop offers free Saturday drop in classes. Click here to see a flyer with dates and locations of the free drop in classes.

GET INFORMED AND JOIN

Are you interested in volunteering for Aptos? We have open spots on the PTSA Board and School Site Council as well as on-site opportunities for parents/guardians. Please email aptosptsa@gmail.com for more information and to find out how to get involved. The Aptos PTSA helps support 6th, 7th, & 8th grade activities and events while also striving to strengthen the link between school and home. The PTSA holds General Assembly meetings 4x/year, updating parents on all-things-Aptos. Join Aptos PTSA.

In order to receive up-to-date information and important SFUSD announcements, please confirm that your correct phone number and email address are correct in ParentVUE.

If you have any questions or issues with ParentSquare (managed by the PTSA, not the school), please email aptosparentsquare@gmail.com. If you know anyone that is not on ParentSquare, ask them fill out the Parent Square Opt In Form!

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JANUARY 18, 2022

This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and was sent out on ParentSquare on Wednesday. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. 

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Jan 23: Lunar New Year Observed (no school)

Jan 27: Tiger Day
 

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE

Aptos TIGER day - Friday, Jan 27

We have a TIGER Day on Friday, January 27. Students should wear red on this day, we are uplifting Lunar New Year and the Tiger Value of GRIT

School Safety Reminders

Please do not block our school buses during morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up times every day from 9:15-9:35am and 3:45-4:10pm; and, 2:00-2:20pm on Wednesdays. Be sure to STOP at all the Stop signs and slow down near the crosswalks. DO NOT make U-TURNS in the middle of the street or in the crosswalk to drop off your child.

Please remind your student(s) to use marked crosswalks to cross all the streets near school especially at the MUNI stop. Please follow directions from SFMTA Crossing Guards.

We do not have enough staff to manage or supervise all of the school front drop-off or pick-up areas at Aptos; we welcome parent/caregiver volunteers to help us at those times - email aptosptsa@gmail.com

Ezra Jack Keats Picture Book Making Competition

It is bookmaking season in the Aptos Middle School Library! The Ezra Jack Keats Picture Book Making Competition gets us going! If your child/student would like to make a book, we are making books each lunch period except Wednesdays. They can make one at home as well or in the after school program. No kits allowed. Here is the link to the competition, and for details on the rules: https://www.thecjm.org/programs/26. Ms. Stewart's and Ms. Lee's 6th graders are busy making their books. The deadline to turn in to Ms. Bishop is Tuesday January 31st. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Bishop at bishopl@sfusd.edu.
 

PTSA UPDATES

Join ParentSquare!

Interested in receiving weekly newsletter updates about current events at Aptos? If so and you are not currently on Aptos Parent Square please consider signing up!  What is Parent Square and why sign up?  Parent Square is a communications platform that is hosted by our Aptos PTSA.  It is a great way to stay informed of current events happening at our school. To join just click on the link: https://tinyurl.com/AptosPSsignup

Aptos Lunch Monitor/Tiger Lair Storekeeper Volunteers Needed

Help support our school by volunteering!  For Spring 2023, we're consolidating our volunteer requests for Lunch Monitor & TIGER Lair. This means signing up you may float between acting as a lunch monitor or as a storekeeper, depending on the needs for the day.  See this guide for details: Aptos Volunteer Guide - Lunch Monitor & TIGER Lair.  Note TIGER Lair is currently on Wednesdays & Fridays. If you are able to support, please sign up & ask for Ms. Woods upon your arrival. Thank you! Sign Up Here: Volunteer Sign Up
 

APTOS APPLAUDS

Aptos applauds the following parents for helping with set up and bringing in breakfast items for our wonderful staff last week. Thank you for supporting our school and helping to make sure our teachers know that they are appreciated and valued!

Erika Thorson

Phoebe Schilla

Maria Fung

Sam Salikya

Kara Myers (setting up)

OFF CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Asian Art Museum Year of the Rabbit Family Fun Day and Storytelling

Sunday, February 5, 11 AM–2:30 PM

Program Schedule: stART Storytelling for kids ages 3-6, 11–11:30 AM; Art Activity inspired by Lunar New Year traditions, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Year of the Rabbit screen printing with Haight Street Art Center, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Storytelling for Families, 1–1:45 PM.  Event Link: https://calendar.asianart.org/event/family-fun-day-and-storytelling-february-5/

Summer Resource Fair

Looking for summer options for your children?  Check out the Summer Resource Fair on Saturday February 11th at the County Fair building in Golden Gate Park. The Summer Resource Fair will feature 100 summer camps, classes, programs, and services for children in grades K-8. Attending the Summer Resource Fair is a great way to start making your family's summer plans, and it’s a lot of fun: the SF Recreation & Parks Department will host tons of family friendly games and good times, you can pick out your next great read at the SF Public Library's Bookmobile, you can learn about college savings at a workshop hosted by Kindergarten to College and California's ScholarShare 529 Program, there will be lots of interactive activities at exhibitor tables, and there will be giveaways galore! https://www.dcyf.org/summer-resource-fairs

Free Dental Screening at UCSF

CNC is a collaboration among faculty, residents, students, and volunteers to provide free preventive treatment to uninsured children 15 years old and under, one night each month. The philosophy of CNC is to provide minimally invasive dentistry (exams, cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants, and silver diamine fluoride), to educate the primary caregiver and kids on oral health, as well as inform the primary caregiver about insurance and motivate a transition to obtaining DentiCal, ultimately securing a dental home for their children. Clinic sessions start January at UCSF, 707 Parnassus Ave.

Email cnc.ucsf@gmail.com or  make an appointment online 

Flier in English  /  Flier in Spanish

SF Youth Theater Winter Classes

San Francisco Youth Theater offers classes for grades pre-K-12th. Classes are offered at an affordable sliding scale, and no youth is turned away for  a lack of funds.  To learn more about the theater's classes, go to  sfyouththeatre.org

ATHLETIC UPDATES

The volleyball team looks to bounce back after 2 close losses to start the season. The next game is this Thursday, 1/19 vs Lawton at 4pm at Aptos. Additional upcoming games:

 -Tuesday 1/24 vs Lilienthal at 4pm at Aptos

 -Thursday 1/26 vs Marina at 4pm at Aptos

Track starts at the end of February. There are no tryouts, anyone who wants to join is welcome! A physical is still required to be uploaded onto Home Campus though beforehand.

To check on standings and schedules for any sport you can visit the SFUSD middle school sports site.

Reminder that any student interested in playing sports needs to create an account on https://www.homecampus.com/ and upload physical forms there.

GET INFORMED AND JOIN

Are you interested in volunteering for Aptos? We have open spots on the PTSA Board and School Site Council as well as on-site opportunities for parents/guardians. Please email aptosptsa@gmail.com for more information and to find out how to get involved. The Aptos PTSA helps support 6th, 7th, & 8th grade activities and events while also striving to strengthen the link between school and home. The PTSA holds General Assembly meetings 4x/year, updating parents on all-things-Aptos. Join Aptos PTSA.

In order to receive up-to-date information and important SFUSD announcements, please confirm that your correct phone number and email address are correct in ParentVUE.

If you have any questions or issues with ParentSquare (managed by the PTSA, not the school), please email aptosparentsquare@gmail.com. If you know anyone that is not on ParentSquare, ask them fill out the Parent Square Opt In Form!

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JANUARY 11, 2022

This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and was sent out on ParentSquare last Wednesday. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. 

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Jan 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)

Jan 19: Aptos School Site Council Meeting

Jan 23: Lunar New Year Observed (no school)

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE

Current Lowell Applications

We will be administering the Lowell Admissions Essay that is MANDATORY for all Lowell applicants to complete during the Aptos school day. Ms. Rossman will be pulling the students with Lowell applications from their 1st period class on Monday February 6th to complete the essay prompt. Students will have 45 minutes and it is a short essay prompt that they do not need to study or prepare for. The make-up essay for those who were absent will be February 9th. 

Ezra Jack Keats Picture Book Making Competition

It is bookmaking season in the Aptos Middle School Library! The Ezra Jack Keats Picture Book Making Competition gets us going! If your child/student would like to make a book, we are making books each lunch period except Wednesdays. They can make one at home as well or in the after school program. No kits allowed. Here is the link to the competition, and for details on the rules: https://www.thecjm.org/programs/26. Ms. Stewart's and Ms. Lee's 6th graders are busy making their books. The deadline to turn in to Ms. Bishop is Tuesday January 31st. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Bishop at bishopl@sfusd.edu.

8th Grade Sweatshirt Art Design Winner

Jack Tull and Henry Finkel are the proud winners of the art contest 

for this year's 8th grade graduation present.

PTSA UPDATES

Teacher Breakfast Volunteer Request

The PTSA is hosting a teacher breakfast on Friday, Jan. 13th.  If you have time from 8:30am-11am to help with set up or break down, your help would be greatly appreciated. Just come to the teacher lounge near the office to assist. Let's treat our wonderful teachers to a nice breakfast! Here is a link to the sign up sheet.

Aptos Lunch Monitor/Tiger Lair Storekeeper Volunteers Needed

Help support our school by volunteering!  For Spring 2023, we're consolidating our volunteer requests for Lunch Monitor & TIGER Lair. This means signing up you may float between acting as a lunch monitor or as a storekeeper, depending on the needs for the day.  See this guide for details: Aptos Volunteer Guide - Lunch Monitor & TIGER Lair.  Note TIGER Lair is currently on Wednesdays & Fridays. If you are able to support, please sign up & ask for Ms. Woods upon your arrival. Thank you! Sign Up Here: Volunteer Sign Up

OFF CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Free Days at San Francisco Museums

We are lucky to have so many amazing museums and gardens in San Francisco. And many of them are free to residents of the City, and to youth ages 18 and under! Check out the list below for more information on when you can visit many of our local museums and gardens for free.

Asian Art Museum: First Sunday of every month

Conservatory of Flowers: First Tuesday of every month; free for SF residents at all times.

Contemporary Jewish Museum: First Friday of every month; free to youth ages 25 and under at all times

DeYoung: First Tuesday of every month; every Saturday for locals in the 9 Bay Area counties

Exploratorium: Four to Five times a year (as announced)

Japanese Tea Garden: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am and 10am; free to SF residents at all times.

Legion of Honor: First Tuesday of every month; every Saturday for locals in the 9 Bay Area counties

SF Museum of Modern Art: First Thursday of the month from 1:00pm-8:00pm for locals in the 9 Bay Area counties; free to youth ages 18 and under at all times

SF Botanical Gardens: Every day between 7:30am-9am; second Tuesday of every month all day; free for SF residents at all times.

Cathenge by David Normal

Did you miss Cathenge over the holidays! Good news - it will be in place in Hayes Valley through this fall!

Cathenge features six illuminated 3D-printed cat sculptures, or “Catholiths”, set atop a pedestal base decorated with laser cut space cat themed motifs and metallic gilding. The installation also features a motion activated sound component and will be on view for one year through fall 2023. Cathenge is a Purr-fect Addition to Patricia’s Green!

Access to Cathenge is free and open to the public during park operating hours, daily from 5 a.m. to midnight.

ATHLETIC UPDATES

Volleyball season is set to kick off this Thursday, 1/12, with the girls traveling to Hoover for a 4pm start.

Track starts at the end of February. There are no tryouts, anyone who wants to join is welcome! A physical is still required to be uploaded onto Home Campus though beforehand.

To check on standings and schedules for any sport you can visit the SFUSD middle school sports site.

Reminder that any student interested in playing sports needs to create an account on https://www.homecampus.com/ and upload physical forms there.

GET INFORMED AND JOIN

Are you interested in volunteering for Aptos? We have open spots on the PTSA Board and School Site Council as well as on-site opportunities for parents/guardians. Please email aptosptsa@gmail.com for more information and to find out how to get involved. The Aptos PTSA helps support 6th, 7th, & 8th grade activities and events while also striving to strengthen the link between school and home. The PTSA holds General Assembly meetings 4x/year, updating parents on all-things-Aptos. Join Aptos PTSA.

In order to receive up-to-date information and important SFUSD announcements, please confirm that your correct phone number and email address are correct in ParentVUE.

If you have any questions or issues with ParentSquare (managed by the PTSA, not the school), please email aptosparentsquare@gmail.com. If you know anyone that is not on ParentSquare, ask them fill out the Parent Square Opt In Form!

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and was sent out on ParentSquare last Wednesday. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. 

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Dec 14: PTSA General Assembly Meeting

Dec 15: Arts Showcase Night

Dec 19-Jan 2: Winter Break (No School)

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE

Aptos Arts Showcase Night - Tomorrow! (Thurs, Dec 15)

Aptos will be having our very first electives showcase night on Thursday, December 15th. The evening will kick off at 5:15pm with interactive activity tables in the cafeteria led by students from all our different electives and our library. We'll have activity tables from drawing to acting and music to story telling. At 6:00pm there will be performances by our performing arts elective in collaboration with orchestra and band. Hope to see you there! 

Club News

There's still time to donate to the Community Service Club's coat drive! Have some old jackets or coats that you can no longer wear, but are still usable? Want to donate to the ones who are in need of warmth during this time of year? Come to the main office and put your old coat into the bin to be donated on Friday, December 16.

The Chess Club's fall tournament began yesterday, on Tuesday 12/13, during lunch periods in room 227!

7th Grade Field Trip

The entire 7th grade had the chance to attend A Christmas Carol this afternoon, Wednesday 12/14. Thank you to the 7th grade staff and parent chaperones for facilitating this wonderful opportunity for our students!!

PTSA General Assembly Meeting - Wed, Dec 14th, 6:30pm

Parents, students, and teachers are welcome to attend!

The agenda will be posted on the calendar this week. Please submit any questions or requests you would like addressed in the next meeting.

Time: Dec 14, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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APTOS APPLAUDS

The winter craft fair and winter concert was a huge success!! 

Thank you to the following individuals for their hard work in making
this happen:

Ms. Bishop- craft fair

Ms. Rene- craft fair and stage crew

Ms. Nuval- craft fair and stage crew

Ms. Stack- stage crew

Ms. Brown- stage crew

Ms. Contreras- leading orchestra/band

Mary Wilson- for bringing food for the students participating

Linda Cheu- bringing food for the students participating

Jodi Fleischman- bringing food for the students participating

And all of the students who participated!

FUNDRAISING

Support Aptos teachers!

As we approach the holiday break, just a reminder that many of our hard working Aptos teachers have Amazon wish lists. If you're thinking about some holiday gift giving, be sure to check out the wish lists here, and make an Aptos teacher's season bright!

OFF CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Visitacion Valley Holiday Light Festival - Sat, Dec 17, 5-8pm

The Visitacion Valley Holiday Light Festival is a community art event where families can explore and interact with light art by local Bay Area artists, along the Visitacion Valley greenway. Leland Corridor businesses will stay open late to provide warm bites and beverages. Family-friendly activities include photo booths, Visitacion Valley history movie showings, Christmas Carol Karaoke, and a live jazz band.

Cathenge by David Normal

Calling All Ailurophiles and Feline Fanatics: Interactive Multisensory Cat Temple Installation Unveiled In Hayes Valley!

Cathenge features six illuminated 3D-printed cat sculptures, or “Catholiths”, set atop a pedestal base decorated with laser cut space cat themed motifs and metallic gilding. The installation also features a motion activated sound component and will be on view for one year through fall 2023. Cathenge is a Purr-fect Addition to Patricia’s Green!

Access to Cathenge is free and open to the public during park operating hours, daily from 5 a.m. to midnight.

ATHLETIC UPDATES

Girls Volleyball the team has started practicing; league games start January 9. We look forward to a great season from our team!

Girls basketball: The team made it to the semifinals at Kezar, but lost to Alice Fong Yu. Congratulations on a great season!

Boys basketball: They made it to the playoffs, but lost to Presidio in the quarterfinals, ending their season. Congrats to the boys on a great season as well!

Track: Reminder that track starts in February. There are no cuts - everyone is welcome!

To check on standings and schedules for any sport you can visit the SFUSD middle school sports site.

Reminder that any student interested in playing sports needs to create an account on https://www.homecampus.com/ and upload physical forms there.
 

GET INFORMED AND JOIN

Are you interested in volunteering for Aptos? We have open spots on the PTSA Board and School Site Council as well as on-site opportunities for parents/guardians. Please email aptosptsa@gmail.com for more information and to find out how to get involved. The Aptos PTSA helps support 6th, 7th, & 8th grade activities and events while also striving to strengthen the link between school and home. The PTSA holds General Assembly meetings 4x/year, updating parents on all-things-Aptos. Join Aptos PTSA.

In order to receive up-to-date information and important SFUSD announcements, please confirm that your correct phone number and email address are correct in ParentVUE.

If you have any questions or issues with ParentSquare (managed by the PTSA, not the school), please email aptosparentsquare@gmail.com. If you know anyone that is not on ParentSquare, ask them fill out the Parent Square Opt In Form!

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This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and is sent out on ParentSquare on Wednesdays. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. 

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Dec 7: Winter Craft Fair and Concert

Dec 14: PTSA General Assembly Meeting

Dec 15: Arts Showcase Night

Dec 19-Jan 2: Winter Break (No School)
 

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE

TODAY! Winter Concert and Craft Fair - Wed, Dec 7

Aptos is hosting a Winter Concert and Craft Fair on Wednesday, December 7th. The whole community is welcome to join and participate. The evening will kick off with a craft fair in the cafeteria from 2:00pm-5:00pm followed by a concert performed by the orchestra/band beginning at 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing students and families there!

Aptos Arts Showcase Night - Thurs, Dec 15

Aptos will be having our very first electives showcase night on Thursday, December 15th. The evening will kick off at 5:15pm with interactive activity tables in the cafeteria led by students from all our different electives and our library. We'll have activity tables from drawing to acting and music to story telling. At 6:00pm there will be performances by our performing arts elective in collaboration with orchestra and band. Mark your calendars!

Community Service Club

The Community Service Club has two events happening over the next two weeks: 

Coat Drive: Have some old jackets or coats that you can no longer wear, but are still usable? Want to donate to the ones who are in need of warmth during this time of year? Come to the main office and put your old coat into the bin to be donated on Friday, December 16.

Holiday Card Making: Join us in the library at lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week (December 12-14) to make holiday and birthday cards that will be donated to Project Open Hand.

Applying to Lowell

Please see the video link here for information about applying to Lowell High School, provided by the SFUSD Education Placement Center.

PTSA General Assembly Meeting - Wed, Dec 14th, 6:30pm

Parents, students, and teachers are welcome to attend!

The agenda will be posted on the calendar this week. Please submit any questions or requests you would like addressed in the next meeting.

Time: Dec 14, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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SFSUSD UPDATES

Inclusive Schools Week!

SFUSD celebrates Inclusive Schools Week from Dec. 5 to 9, as part of its year-long celebration of all students in the district. This year, the Inclusive Schools Week’s theme is “Unity Within Our Community…United we are stronger to focus on our common need—inclusive practices in our schools and in our communities!”

Districtwide events include a webinar featuring participants of the 1977 Section 504 sit-in at the Federal Building discussing San Francisco’s role in the Disability Rights movement, and a virtual assembly featuring a Special Olympics athlete.

Event details are below; click here for log in information, and for more resources and activities that celebrate the diversity of our SFUSD community.

• Dec. 8 (6:00 to 8:00 PM): Keynote Event: "Inclusion in San Francisco-From the Birthplace of the Disability Rights Movement to Today" featuring participants of the 1977 Section 504 sit-in at the Federal Building, inclusion advocates, and SFUSD staff (Presented in partnership with the Longmore Institute on Disability, Parents for Public Schools, and Support for Families)
• Dec. 9 (9:00 to 10:00 AM): SFUSD Inclusive Schools Week Special Olympics Assembly featuring Phillip Gonzales (Hosted by Thurgood Marshall Access)

OFF CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Feeding 5000 Holiday Event - Saturday, Dec 10

What good are you doing this holiday season? Hopefully helping out at the San Francisco African American Faith-Based Coalition Annual Feeding 5000 Event! We need all hands on deck for this amazing event to help those facing food insecurity in San Francisco on December 10th! There are 5 different shifts available for this all-day event ranging from setting up, breaking down, and loading! Click here to learn more about this opportunity. Hope to see you there!

Let's Glow SF - through Sunday, Dec 11

America's largest holiday projection mapping festival returns to downtown San Francisco this December, celebrating the season with 10 nights of light, animation, and music crafted by artists from the Bay Area and across the globe. Rain or shine, Let's Glow SF is running through Sunday, December 11th. Each show will be five to seven minutes long and run every 5 minutes at the following locations: One Bush Plaza, The Hobart Building at 582 Market St, The Pacific Stock Exchange at 301 Pine St, and Station J at 222 Leidesdorff St.

Cathenge by David Normal

Calling All Ailurophiles and Feline Fanatics: Interactive Multisensory Cat Temple Installation Unveiled In Hayes Valley!

Cathenge features six illuminated 3D-printed cat sculptures, or “Catholiths”, set atop a pedestal base decorated with laser cut space cat themed motifs and metallic gilding. The installation also features a motion activated sound component and will be on view for one year through fall 2023. Cathenge is a Purr-fect Addition to Patricia’s Green!

Access to Cathenge is free and open to the public during park operating hours, daily from 5 a.m. to midnight.
 

ATHLETIC UPDATES

Girls Volleyball tryouts took place earlier this week; league games start January 9. We look forward to a great season from our team!

Girls basketball: After a great regular season, they're headed to the playoffs. First game is TODAY, Dec. 7, vs. Marina @ Aptos, 4pm. The winner of that game will play again on Fri, Dec 9 at Kezar Pavilion at 4:45pm. Good luck girls! 

Boys basketball: They made it to the playoffs, but lost to Presidio in the quarterfinals, ending their season. Congrats on a great season boys!

To check on standings and schedules for any sport you can visit the SFUSD middle school sports site.

GET INFORMED AND JOIN

Are you interested in volunteering for Aptos? We have open spots on the PTSA Board and School Site Council as well as on-site opportunities for parents/guardians. Please email aptosptsa@gmail.com for more information and to find out how to get involved. The Aptos PTSA helps support 6th, 7th, & 8th grade activities and events while also striving to strengthen the link between school and home. The PTSA holds General Assembly meetings 4x/year, updating parents on all-things-Aptos. Join Aptos PTSA.

In order to receive up-to-date information and important SFUSD announcements, please confirm that your correct phone number and email address are correct in ParentVUE.

If you have any questions or issues with ParentSquare (managed by the PTSA, not the school), please email aptosparentsquare@gmail.com. If you know anyone that is not on ParentSquare, ask them fill out the Parent Square Opt In Form!

link to the original document | Español | 中文

This newsletter is produced by the PTSA, and is sent out on ParentSquare on Wednesdays. If you’re not on ParentSquare, please join us there! Find instructions at the bottom of this newsletter. 

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to send email to AptosParentSquare@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

Dec 7: Winter Craft Fair and Concert

Dec 14: PTSA General Assembly Meeting

Dec 15: Arts Showcase Night

Dec 19-Jan 2: Winter Break (No School)

CAMPUS UPDATES: CLUBS, CLASSES & MORE

Winter Concert and Craft Fair - Wed, Dec 7

Aptos will be hosting our Winter Concert and Craft Fair on Wednesday, December 7th. The whole community is welcome to join and participate. The evening will kick off with a craft fair in the cafeteria from 2:00pm-5:00pm followed by a concert performed by the orchestra/band beginning at 6:00pm. Aptos students and families will be able to sign up to reserve a table to sell their homemade crafts or baked goods during our craft fair.  In past years students have sold jewelry, knitted items or homemade food items. Students interested in selling at the craft fair are encouraged to start working on those items now and can pick up craft supplies in the library from Ms. Bishop if needed. Arts and Craft club with Ms. René on Mondays is also a place where you can stop by to work on your items. Sign up to reserve a table here!

Aptos Arts Showcase Night - Thurs, Dec 15

Aptos will be having our very first electives showcase night on Thursday, December 15th. The evening will kick off at 5:15pm with interactive activity tables in the cafeteria led by students from all our different electives and our library. We'll have activity tables from drawing to acting and music to story telling. At 6:00pm there will be performances by our performing arts elective in collaboration with orchestra and band. Mark your calendars!

Applying to Lowell

Please see the video link here for information about applying to Lowell High School, provided by the SFUSD Education Placement Center.

Aptos Reflection Room

Staff has recently reintroduced a lunch time reflection session as a response to recent behavior. Click here for more detail.

PTSA UPDATES

PTSA General Assembly Meeting - Wed, Dec 14th, 6:30pm

Parents, students, and teachers are welcome to attend!

The agenda will be posted on the calendar this week. Please submit any questions or requests you would like addressed in the next meeting.

Time: Dec 14, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Passcode: Sn82VK

PTSA Fundraising

It doesn't have to be Giving Tuesday for you to support our wonderful teachers and programs! Click here for a list of Aptos teacher Amazon wish lists, and PTSA fundraising links.

Also, have you heard of Boon Supply?

If you're getting ready to start your holiday shopping, shop Boon Supply online for hundreds of products!

40% of purchases and 80% of direct donations go back to Aptos Middle School PTSA.

Our fundraising goal is $5,000 for the Tiger Fund, supporting:

• Teacher professional development initiatives
• Wellness center (investing in our students' social-emotional well-being)
• Indoor bouldering / climbing wall (empowering our kids through healthy physical activity)

OFF CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Parent/Caregiver Newsletter Contributions

Do you have any information that you think could be useful for the Aptos community? You can send it to us to include in the newsletter! Please email AptosParentSquare@gmail.com with the subject “Newsletter.”

ATHLETIC UPDATES

New Digital System for all Athletic Physicals!

Anyone wishing to try out for an Aptos sports team must create an account on Home Campus, and also get the pre Participation Physical Form filled out by a doctor. That paperwork then needs to be uploaded onto Home Campus. At the end of the enrollment process on Home Campus, you will need to print out the Confirmation Message form, sign it, and then upload that on there as well. Note, this is a different form from the old Parent Consent form used on the hardcopy physicals we used in the past. Click for a handout, or for a video with instructions/ more detail. I appreciate your patience in the roll out of this new system in the middle of the schoolyear, and if you have any questions or need assistance, please email Coach Haas at haasg1@sfusd.edu.

Current Sports Teams: Standings and Upcoming Games

Girls basketball: Finished the regular season undefeated! They lost a close tie breaker game against Hoover yesterday, and are heading into the playoffs on December 7. 

Boys basketball: Finished up the regular season with 7 wins and 3 losses, and heading to the playoffs! 

Girls soccer: Finished up the regular season 1-5-1, and did not make the playoffs. They are a young team, and will be strong in another year or 2. Good work, girls!

The Aptos flag football team (Park & Rec league) won their championship game versus Upper Noe at Kezar last weekend, 26-18. Congrats to the boys!

To check on standings and schedules for any sport you can visit the SFUSD middle school sports site.

GET INFORMED AND JOIN

Are you interested in volunteering for Aptos? We have open spots on the PTSA Board and School Site Council as well as on-site opportunities for parents/guardians. Please email aptosptsa@gmail.com for more information and to find out how to get involved. The Aptos PTSA helps support 6th, 7th, & 8th grade activities and events while also striving to strengthen the link between school and home. The PTSA holds General Assembly meetings 4x/year, updating parents on all-things-Aptos. Join Aptos PTSA.

In order to receive up-to-date information and important SFUSD announcements, please confirm that your correct phone number and email address are correct in ParentVUE.

If you have any questions or issues with ParentSquare (managed by the PTSA, not the school), please email aptosparentsquare@gmail.com. If you know anyone that is not on ParentSquare, ask them fill out the Parent Square Opt In Form!

APTOS PTSA NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2022

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Aptos Tigers PTSA Newsletter- September 2022 Edition

This is your monthly recap of events, volunteer opportunities, and a summary of upcoming events.

We held a teacher appreciation lunch the day before school to show our support for the year ahead. The lunch was a hit with Toloski’s famous potato salad, Sarah’s scrumptious fruit salad, donated delicious desserts, and a piñata to knock this year out of the park!

While the students, staff, and teachers returned to the classroom, parents enjoyed some coffee and breakfast snacks in the yard on the first day back to school. We provided classroom assignment assistance and welcome packets to families.

The 8th Annual Pizza and Ice Cream Social was held last Friday and had a great turnout. We started in the cafeteria and moved to the lower yard due to the fire alarm going off. Our swag and membership team pivoted and were able to continue services on the lower yard. Big thanks to the Membership and Hospitality Team! Luckily, all the pizza and ice cream were saved (and eaten), and the alarm was turned off without incident. 

These events and future events wouldn’t be possible without the support of our fellow parent/guardians.

We have a list of volunteer opportunities with some key positions available on the School Site Council and PTSA Executive Board:

• SSC – Parent Members 
• PTSA Board – Vice President and Co-Vice President
• PTSA Board – Historian and Parliamentarian

We have some ongoing programs which are also in need of volunteers.

• Yard Monitors – (Beginning late Sept) Help support the teachers and students with yard and hallway monitors. 
• D7 Grant Coordinator – Help to execute the action items for the grant funds. Grant has already been awarded.
• Events Coordinator – Help with completing tasks for events during the school year.
• Outdoor space Coordinator – Work with D7 grant coordinator to plant trees and plant in the raised planter beds.
• Lunch Clubs Coordinator – Work with staff and CYC to help with lunch clubs.
• Cultural Programs Coordinator – Help prepare items and special performances for cultural celebrations.
• Nurture and Nourish Program – Donate food, tea, or coffee K cups to the teachers’ lounge.
• Teacher/Staff Liaison – Help complete the Teacher Photo wall, maintain supplies in the Tiger Lair, and support providing volunteers for teacher requests.

There is an opportunity for every interest and your time is greatly appreciated! Please message me for more information or to volunteer for a position. We are a volunteer organization and need your support to maintain this great community. 

Upcoming Events:

Monday- September 5th- No school – Labor Day

Friday, September 9th – Picture Day

Wednesday. September 14th – Back to School Night and 8th Grade Bake Sale at Aptos - More details available soon.

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Consider Becoming a PTSA Member

The Parent/Teacher/Student Association helps fund 6th, 7th, & 8th grade activities and events while also striving to strengthen the link between school and home. Your $10 membership makes an impactful difference in your student’s educational experience and the entire school community. The PTSA holds General Assembly meetings 4x/year updating parents on all-things-Aptos. 

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