Hello Alamo Parents and Guardians,

Following are some of the latest news and information from Alamo, SFUSD, PTA and Friends of Alamo School Foundation for the week of January 18, 2017.

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January 2017:
  • 1/20, Friday, 9-10 am: “Coffee and Conversation,” Library
  • 1/21, 11-1 pm: Shared Schoolyard Project Opening Ceremony, Alamo Schoolyard
  • 1/22, Sunday, 9-11:30 am: Alamo Volunteer Day at SF-Marin Food Bank
  • 1/25, Wednesday, 5-7 pm: Parent Workshop at Richmond District Library
  • 1/26, Thursday: Spellathon
  • 1/27, Friday: School Closed, Lunar New Year Observed
Count Me In (CMI) Events: 
RSVP alamoCMI2015@gmail.com
*Adult events 
  • 1/26/17, Thursday, 6-8:30 pm: Health & Relaxation Evening
  • 2/17/17, Friday: Challah Breadmaking SOLD OUT
  • 3/4/17, Saturday: Sake, Sushi & Karaoke Night In
  • 3/11/17, Saturday, 9:30 am - 12 noon: Line-dancing with Stella  
  • To be scheduled with buyer: Art of Making Pizza
  • May: Moms & Margaritas SOLD OUT
*Kid Events
  • 2/3/17, Friday: Angry Birds Art Project & Movie Night
  • 2/18/17, Saturday, 3-5 pm: Baking Tea Party with The Roccanovas
  • 3/11/17, Saturday, 1-4 pm: The Little "Superhero" Artist in Me!
  • TBD with buyer: Tennis Lessons by Tenacious Tennis 

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  • SPRING 2017 ALAMO FRIENDSHIP CHORUS: The SPRING 2017 KICKOFF MEETING will be held Wednesday, February 1st, at 8:00 in the auditorium. Potential new members are invited to attend and current members will renew their commitment.
    PARENTS: ALL members (returning and new) must register online. 
    STUDENTS: New members must complete and return a written application. Returning members must complete a renewal commitment. These forms will be available at the Spring Kickoff Meeting on February 1st and are due at the first rehearsal on February 6th. (There will be no rehearsal on Friday the 3rd).
    ONLINE REGISTRATION will open on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th at 9:00 a.m. Dues for the Spring Session are $125.
    PLEASE REGISTER AT: http://www.friendsofalamo.org/about/enrichment-classes/
    ALL MEMBERS, returning or new, MUST register online and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
    PLEASE BE AWARE: We are capping our group at 70 singers this Spring, so if you are serious about participating, please mark your calendars now!
  • VOTE FOR THE ALAMO PIZZA INGREDIENTS AT FIORELLA: Fiorella Restaurant is bringing back the "Alamo Pizza," inspired by what we're growing in our Alamo gardens. 10% of each pie sold in the next 6 months will be donated to Alamo's arts programs. Please help vote for your favorite pizza in the survey below by next Friday, January 27.
  • ​​ACADEMIC CHESS AT ALAMO WINTER 2017: Click HERE for Flyer. 

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  • PARENT WORKSHOPSHow Can You Help your Children's Reading at Home? Alamo's Literacy Coach, SangYeon Lee, will be conducting a workshop on Wednesday, January 25, 5-7pm at the Richmond Library. A light dinner, childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 19. Details below.
  • SPELLATHON: The Spellathon is coming on Thursday, January 26, 2017! Online donations for Spellathon can be made using the QR code or by clicking HERE, entering your email address and selecting the child for whom you are making a donation. This link can be given to friends and family! Questions? Contact Christine Ko at quadlink@gmail.com

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    • ​​SFUSD COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Click HERE ​

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    • ​​SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY WAIVES OVERDUE FEES: Now through February 14, the San Francisco Public Library will waive late fees on all returned books, CDs, DVDs and other materials, regardless of how long overdue. Details HERE.
    • SFCMT YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS - CASTING CALL: Saturday, January 21st. 3-5pm. SFCMT seeks local youth ages 7-21 to star in “Broadway Showcase”, a new live production performing this spring. Details HERE
    • FIREFLY RESTAURANT DONATING TO SF SCHOOLS: Through January 31, come in for dinner on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, mention "ALAMO ELEMENTARY" and Firefly will donate 20% to Alamo. For reservations call 415-821-7652 or online at http://www.fireflysf.com/reservations.

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    • BOOTIE CAMP: Our own Annie Murphy is now offering BOOTIE CAMP for the Alamo adult community! If you are interested in some exercise while you do a little socializing with your Alamo friends, please join in! View FLYER with more details. Questions? Email kezarcrew@gmail.com
    • RENEGADE GIRLS CAMP: Need camp for Lunar New Year on January 27th (an SFUSD and Chinese holiday) or SFUSD spring break? Details HERE.
    • NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MUSIC & ART CULTURE CENTER: Spring 2017 after school program open for registration. Details HERE.

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