Context: UESF (the educator union) and SFUSD have been negotiating since March 2025, and bargaining has been unsuccessful. Currently they are in the stage of fact-finding which ends February 4th. After fact-finding ends, the union has the legal authority to strike.

What is the union asking for?

District financials: The district is claiming they have no money for these asks. Yet just last month the district rolled surplus funds into savings, moving $110 million into reserves. This is 33% more than required by the state. They also attempted to give a 13% raise to unrepresented administrators at the highest levels of central offices, but this was rejected by the Board of Education. This and many more actions indicate they are misrepresenting their financial situation.

Happening this week: UESF educators will vote on a strike between January 21st - 28th.

If the educators vote YES, a strike can happen in February, date TBD. We will schedule a Lafayette Community meeting for all families to learn about strike logistics if a date is set for a strike.

Have questions? Want to get involved?

• Attend the virtual parent informational meeting January 28th at 6pm (see below)
• Fill out the family strike ready form to indicate ways you will support.
• If you are interested in being a parent leader should a strike happen, please email celiacscully@gmail.com.
• Email celiacscully@gmail.com or talk to our school educators if you have questions.

ENROLLMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT IS STILL OPEN! Enrollment just got opened back up and you can register until 10pm on Tuesday, January 20th. Check out Homeroom for more information.

Please note: Capoeira Club (for 3rd-5th graders) needs more people to sign up in order to run. This is an incredible program that has been at Lafayette for years. All kids love it! If you're interested, please sign up, so the program can continue to be offered this semester.

Join us at Lafayette on Wednesday, January 21st at 1:15 for an afternoon of fun and interactive activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

The school day will end at the typical Wednesday time: 12:50pm.

Students who are not in after-school programs must be picked up as usual at 12:50pm, and families are invited to attend the event with their students. Until the event starts, you are welcome to spend time in the schoolyard (grownups are responsible for supervising their kids).

Students in after-school programs will also have the opportunity to attend the event with their program staff.

Volunteer at Family STEAM Day

Grown-ups are needed to VOLUNTEER as "explainers" at the stations. This is a fun volunteer gig where you get to help kids interact with the activity at your station. No special skills required! Each kit comes with explicit directions and materials.  

We also need help with set-up on Tuesday, January 20th after school (2:15-3:15) and for clean-up after the event (3:00-4:00).  Please sign up right here.

Questions? Please contact Ms. Young (gonzalesl@sfusd.edu), Kindergarten Teacher and part of STEAM Family DAY committee

The Student Council will be hosting their first Bake Sale to raise funds for our Valentine's Day Celebration. The bake sale will be on Friday, January 23rd after school.

If you would like to donate some baked goods, please sign up to bring something to sell.

Reminders, we are a nut free school!

Please drop off items to Ms. Baba (room 220) the week of January 19th-23rd. 

We’re thrilled to announce that the Lafayettte Annual Giving Campaign reached an incredible milestone, over $100,000 raised towards our $125,000 goal! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our school community. Your generosity is making a real difference!

As we enter the January Blitz, there’s still time to help us reach our goal. Don’t forget to ask your company about corporate matching, your gift could go even further!

Thank you for being part of our amazing Lafayette community and for helping us create wonderful opportunities for our students and staff.

Let's keep it going!

Spring Picture Day is coming on Friday, February 6!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTQ7RNCP.

Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Friday, February 6. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

Filmmaker and Lafayette alum Kathy Trinh ’99 hosts a special fundraiser supporting the completion of her documentary Dragon Babies: The Kindergarten Project. What began with rediscovered classroom footage has grown into a heartfelt journey reconnecting with her kindergarten classmates 30 years later—each now living very different lives.

The event will take place at La Promenade Café: 3643 Balboa St. on January 24th from 6-9pm. Join for an evening of community, connection, and nostalgia! Enjoy a sneak peek of the film, raffle prizes, food and drinks for sale, free energy readings, ’90s music, fun merch, and more. Admission is FREE—just RSVP here. Visit BAVC to learn more about the film or make a donation.

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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