I hope you all had a nice Fall "break". While substantively this newsletter isn't much different from last week's, I did want to call your attention to a few things:
SCHOOL RETURNS TOMORROW -- If Fall break helped remind you that you want to sign your kid(s) up for events during the winter break (which is somehow in 3 weeks??) I posted about a few in a previous newsletter which you can read here.
REFLECTIONS SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW -- Reflections is an annual event where students are invited to submit art on a particular theme. Whether you already have something ready to go or you love the endorphin rush of a last minute, late-Sunday-night endeavor (no judgies), be sure your child's masterpiece is submitted by Monday, December 1st. Submission details are below.
LAST CALL FOR THE SPRING MUSICAL (K-1 only) -- If you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader who wants to be part of the school musical next Spring, be sure to complete this form no later than Friday, December 5th.
See you in the yard,
Courtney
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Help Lafayette's school librarian, Ms. Jer, provide flexible seating to our students to help foster a more positive library community! Donations made on December 2nd will be MATCHED for "Giving Tuesday"!
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You can drop the items off at the lounge on the 2nd floor or ship them directly to the school. Your donations let us put more of our energy (and budget!) toward big treats, like a catered taco-truck lunch for teachers and staff. Thanks in advance. We appreciate you!
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Lafayette is Having a Clothing Drive!
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Bring in your gently used winter clothing (coats, beanies, scarves, gloves, boots) every Friday in December! Students will be in the yard at drop off and pick up to receive your donations.
December 17-19, Lafayette families in need can come by the Wellness Center to take whatever they need. Anything left over will be donated to a San Francisco community-based program.
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We are starting a module that includes Lego robotics and could use some extra hands on deck to support our young engineers in 4th and 5th grade build and program their bots.
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Help Ms. Baba get the Auditorium decorated for our Student Council Inauguration on Monday December 1st. Supervisor Connie Chan will be there to help us celebrate these students' commitment to responsibility and service in our school.
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Looking for a project for your kids during Fall break?
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Submit their original piece in this year's Reflections Art Program. Every artist is celebrated and gets an award!
The theme for the 2056-26 Reflections Art Program is “I Belong"
All Lafayette students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:
• Dance Choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Visual Arts
The submission deadline is Monday, December 1st, 2025 and you can submit the art piece here.
* Interpretation of the theme is highly considered during the review process.
To learn more about selection criteria and more information can be found here.
For questions please contact:
LafayetteReflections@gmail.com
Shannon Hughes: shannonhughes8@gmail.com | 415-259-8113
Christina Youngren: c.youngren@comcast.net | 415-722-6305
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Join us for our first English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting!
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We are excited to hold our first English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting of the year and hope you will join us.
First ELAC Meeting
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
Virtual on Google Meet
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/gsj-jerg-jvt
Dial in: +1 806 576 4141 PIN 975 230 055
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/gsj-jerg-jvt?pin=9529133092676
What is ELAC?
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a group of families and staff who work together to support the success of students who are learning English. ELAC helps our school by:
• Giving input on programs and services for multilingual learners
• Sharing ideas that support student success and belonging
• Celebrating the languages and cultures that make our community strong
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🧣🧤 Lafayette Gives is December 10th! 🥘🥗
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It’s that time of year again!
Lafayette Gives: Family Service Night & Potluck
December 10, 2025 • 6 - 8 pm • Cafeteria
The Richmond Neighborhood Center serves 1,300 Richmond District residents with food security programs. This year, come help us assemble gift bags for the local program participants.
Bring a SCARF or SOCKS to donate. Bring new, unused items. Or, order here by 12/6 and they will be waiting at the event to be wrapped.
Bring FOOD to share. Potluck sign up.
Volunteers needed! Sign up here; and, if you know a teen that needs volunteer hours, please share the link.
Can't make it to the event, but want to donate? Order through this registry by 12/6. All items will be shipped to Mackenzie.
Email Mackenzie mcforeman@gmail.com with any questions.
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Community Support for Families Impacted by ICE presence and/or loss of SNAP benefits
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PTA President Meghan Butler sent out a school-wide message this past week about what the PTA is doing to support Lafayette families that may be impacted by ICE presence and loss of SNAP benefits. Her message can be read in full here.
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Local Food Pantry Information
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Lafayette parent Cristina Manzanares helps manage a FREE weekly community rescue pantry called “Pantry 38.” The pantry is held (1-3 per week) in the outer Richmond and open to all residents living in The Richmond District.
How to join: If you have Facebook, please join the private group. When you click “Join” make sure to answer all the questions before submitting your request.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1248827793638251/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr
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We also have a great supplemental food pantry program through The Richmond Neighborhood Center located on 30th and Balboa. For more information about the RNC food pantry, and for opportunities to donate or volunteer, visit their website at: https://richmondsf.org/food-security/
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There's no better way to make an impact than to become an active advocate for this community. Join now and make your voice heard!
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Lafayette Elementary PTA • 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization • Tax ID# 94-6172049
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