Dear Lafayette Community,
Welcome to our second week of school! It's been so much fun to see everyone. And we at the PTA are off to a running start this year as we announce some exciting community events coming up in September!
Let's get right into the fun stuff after some important reminders.
🚨🚨 For Drivers in the morning, please remember... 🚨🚨
- No U-turns once you are in the line for Stop, Drop and Go.
- Have your children wait for a volunteer to open your car door.
- Do not double park blocking the line on Anza or 37th. This leads to traffic congestion and unsafe driving. Please just wait in the line or find parking to walk your child in.
- Please share this with other family members who might be bringing your children to school.
And one more important schoolwide reminder:
⛔🥜 Lafayette is a nut-free school. 🥜⛔
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In this week's Dolphin Digest:
🍩 Register NOW for the Donut Dash - September 29th!
🚗 LAST WEEK for Stop, Drop and Go Open Rotation VOLUNTEERS!
👋 Join the Lafayette PTA Today!
🫶 You're Invited! First PTA Meeting of the Year - Sep 11th (Wednesday)
😊 School Social Work Newsletter from Emily Newman
⚾ Giants Tickets! $5 per Ticket Goes to Lafayette
☑️ Afterschool Enrichment Signup Open thru Labor Day
📷 Lately at Lafayette
📅 Calendar at a Glance
👋 Community (Non-PTA) Corner
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🍩 Register NOW for the Donut Dash - September 29th!
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We're excited to announce this year's beloved Lafayette community event, the Donut Dash, is just around the corner. This is a 5K and 1 mile run in Golden Gate Park. It's also a fundraiser for our school. It will take place on Sunday, September 29th - the 5K starts at 8:30 am and the 1 mile starts at 9:15 am. All runners will be rewarded with a customized donut (or allergy-friendly alternative such as a Rice Krispie Treat).
To Register:
To Fundraise:
This is also an optional fundraiser. To fundraise, you can create a fundraising page here: https://givebutter.com/donutdash2024. Click "Make Your Page" and follow the prompts. It's pretty easy, but if you get stuck, find instructions on how to set up your page here (scroll down to Fundraising). Or, you can collect funds manually using this form.
We will give an award to the top fundraiser and the top runners (so start training!). Tee shirts will be available to participants on a first come, first served basis and there are no size guarantees. As always, fundraising is optional but needed and appreciated.
Go Dolphins!
--Donut Dash Committee
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🚗 LAST WEEK for Stop, Drop and Go Open Rotation VOLUNTEERS!
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered for open volunteer rotation for Stop, Drop and Go last week. We have one more week of open rotation to go, and then class rotations will begin the third week of school, starting with second grade classes (Ms. Rolph-Morales's class).
If you are new to the school, open rotation is a great way to gain experience on what volunteering entails, so you'll be prepared for when it's your class's turn. The shift runs 7:25am-8:00am.
This week, Tuesday and Thursday especially need help. Can you sign up?
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For those not familiar, Stop, Drop and Go is our morning vehicle drop off program that runs along Anza between 36th and 37th. SDG is organized through the PTA and only works if parents volunteer for shifts! It's really a lovely way to start the day welcoming kids to school. SDG also helps us to be good neighbors during morning drop off and keeps kids safe during what can be a hectic time.
If you have any questions, please reach out to lafayettevolunteers@gmail.com or message Emily Bonelli-Padow (Stop, Drop and Go chair) through Konstella.
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👋 Join the Lafayette PTA Today!
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Get the inside scoop on Lafayette's upcoming plans and activities and help make a difference at Lafayette! Joining the PTA is an easy no-commitment way to stay informed about upcoming events, fundraisers, and initiatives that benefit our students, teachers, staff, and parents. Plus, you'll be part of a dynamic community that's passionate about making Lafayette an amazing place to learn and grow. So why wait? Join the PTA today!
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🫶 You're Invited! First PTA Meeting of the Year - Sep 11th (Wednesday)
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All are welcome at our first PTA meeting of the year!
September 11th, 2024
6:00pm
Lafayette Auditorium
We'll vote on this year's PTA budget and kick the year off with important info about what's coming up and how to be involved.
Light refreshments and free child care (till 7:30) provided. We'll also have fun door prizes for attendees!
In order to be eligible to vote on our motions, you must be a paid member of the PTA for a minimum of 30 days. The cost is $10 per member and anyone can join (parents, students, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). Be sure to join the PTA today!
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😊 School Social Work Newsletter from Emily Newman
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Our school social worker, Emily Newman, is going to be popping up in the Dolphin Digest from time to time. We're sharing (drumroll please)... Emily's first School Social Work Newsletter!
Learn about Emily, check out her resources for families, and find out what social-emotional learning (SEL) book she's recommending to us this month!
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⚾ Giants Tickets! $5 per Ticket Goes to Lafayette
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Let's go out to the ball game... with this special deal for Lafayette!
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☑️ Afterschool Enrichment Signup Open thru Labor Day
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A reminder: We have a fantastic selection of afterschool enrichment activities this Fall! Registration is NOW through Labor Day.
Register on Homeroom for all activities except for Mandarin (register on the Qiao Ji Mandarin website).
As always, you can find all of our aftercare and enrichment info here on the Lafayette Dolphins website.
How do I register? – Register online on Homeroom. You will need to set up an account if it’s your first time registering. The only class that is not on Homeroom is Mandarin. Go directly to the Qiao Ji Mandarin website to sign up.
When do classes start? – Most classes start the week of September 3rd, with a few starting the following week. They run until December 19th with one week off for Parent Teacher conferences.
How do I find out the details about the different programs? – Go to Homeroom.com for all the info. Days, times, and descriptions of each program can be found there.
Where do the classes take place? Almost all classes take place at Lafayette and your child’s teacher or after care provider (YMCA or RNC) will make sure they get to the correct place at the right time. Art and biking will take place off campus, and the providers will meet the students at Lafayette.
How does my child get to and from the class? The school will handle everything! For drop off, your child’s teacher will make sure they get to the correct location on time. For pick up, if your child is in an after school program (YMCA or RNC), they will meet your child after the class. If your child is being picked up to go home right after class, the teacher of the enrichment program will let you know where to meet your child when class is over.
More Questions? Contact Kristen Coleman, After School Enrichment Coordinator, at kjkrieger@gmail.com
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Big thanks to everyone who volunteered for Stop, Drop and Go this week. Look how much fun we're having out there!
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SEPTEMBER 2
NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26
Spirit Thursdays 🐬 Wear school colors! PTA morning table will have spirit wear for sale, plus coffee etc.
FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
Back-to-School Night (dates to be decided)
SEPTEMBER 11
PTA Meeting - 6pm, Lafayette Auditorium
SEPTEMBER 29
Donut Dash - Lafayette's fun run in Golden Gate Park
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👋 Community (Non-PTA) Corner
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Community announcements are shared as a service to our members and are not from the PTA. Do you have events, resources, or other info to share with the community? Email lafayetteschoolpta@gmail.com to request a spot in the Dolphin Digest.
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Thanks for reading this week.
Go Dolphins! 🐬
Patricia Wada
VP, Communications 2023–25
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Lafayette Elementary PTA
501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
Tax ID# 94-6172049
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