Dear Lafayette Community,

Doesn't it feel like everything's coming up Dolphins right now? Our school musical is this week. An amazing group of parents has stepped up for next year's committees and board. We had fantastic news from Mr. K about 2nd and 3rd grade classes for next year (no combos, no overages). And our gala and auction planning is humming along, although we still need help there!

In this week's Dolphin Digest:

🫶 Welcoming the 2025/26 PTA Committee Chairs & Executive Board!
📷 Time to Buy Your Yearbook and Submit Photos
🧐 Eye on School Budgets - Town Hall Meetings
🚨 Auction Alert: 5 More Days to Get Your Items In!🚨
👑 SPAMALOT School Musical Performances - April 16, 17, 18
🎭 New After-School Drama Class Starting April 22nd
📷 Lately at Lafayette (photos)
📅 Calendar at a Glance
👋 Community (Non-PTA) Corner: Bay City Training at Skyline College, June 16th-20th!

At last week's PTA meeting, we elected an enthusiastic group of new board members for next year, AND we filled all of the committee chair positions for next year, too! 👏

Here are the folks who will be generously devoting their time and skills to PTA leadership next year (drumroll, please):

2025/26 PTA Committee Chairs & Executive Board

We also discussed some big wins for Lafayette, including...

• ELIMINATED Planned Combo Classes & Overages in 2nd and 3rd Grade
• Better financial situation - since we no longer need to fund paraeducators to support 2nd/3rd combos/overages, district funds can be redirected to fund a half-time Assistant Principal. In short, reduced need for PTA funding
• We're on track to fill positions the PTA plans to fund: English Language Development Support, STEAM, 4th/5th Science and Math Support
• Brand new sound systems in the yard and auditorium!
• Popsicles are back! For the rest of the year, the school will serve popsicles at monthly birthday celebrations. Student Council, you win. 😁  

View meeting slides from the April 9th PTA meeting

SEEKING YOUR PHOTOS

We're still savoring this year, but come June, we'll be looking back at the memories. Do you have great photos to share? Think field trips, special events, schoolyard shenanigans... We want it all for the yearbook.

Submit photos for the yearbook here!

HOW TO ORDER

If you have ordered in previous years, use the same login information at treering.com. If you are new to Treering, please use the purchasing link below.

Each book comes with 2 FREE custom pages that print in YOUR BOOK ONLY! Use the simple tools on Treering to add your own photos, graphics, and text to create a memory book within your school yearbook. Additional spreads are only $1.99! 

Order your Lafayette 2024-2025 Yearbook HERE!

Passcode (if asked): 1015718683474794

Please reach out to rcuevas86@gmail.com with any questions!

The district is hosting town hall meetings with Dr. Maria Su across the city to share key updates about SFUSD's budget and stabilization efforts. The one at Presidio Middle on April 17th at 7pm might be the best option for a lot of us.

RSVP for any upcoming town hall date and submit questions in advance right here.

If you can't attend, it's still worth exploring the info at the above link. You'll find questions and answers from the March 13th Virtual Town Hall, including answers to many of the questions they didn't have time to address during the town hall. 

Auction items are trickling in and we have some good ones! We're still looking for items, big or small.

Do you love to bake; how about offering up 2-dozen cupcakes?

Are you an SF native; how about a walking tour of your favorite spots?

In the spirit of Spring Cleaning, go through your gift card drawer and see if there's anything in there collecting dust that you'd like to donate to the Lafayette Silent Auction.

⭐⭐DONATE AUCTION ITEMS AND CMIs HERE⭐⭐

Also, reminder to BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Your Auction Team,
Julia - jiksjohnston@protonmail.com

Anna - annathompsonturner@gmail.com

Kristen - kjkrieger@gmail.com

Sarah - sarah.r.katz@gmail.com

The SPAMALOT school musical performance will begin each night on April 16, 17, and 18 (Wednesday-Friday) promptly at 6pm; doors open at 5:30pm. Seats are first come, first sat.

👑👑 Arrive early to maximize your chances of getting a seat. Admission is limited to the auditorium's capacity.

👑👑 Entry is free. Donations to continue our beloved theatre program will be accepted at the door.

👑👑Concessions will be available for purchase from our 5th graders. Proceeds support grade level activities, including promotion.

👑👑 Please consider coming to only one show so that everyone has a chance to see the performance.

Performances during the school day will also happen, so all students will have a chance to see the show! These school-only performances will be on Wednesday April 16 and Friday April 18 at 9am and are not open to the public.

Is your child a budding actor? Or interested in trying it out? New Conservatory Theater is starting an after-school drama class at Lafayette starting on April 22nd. Now that Spamalot is almost over, this can be a great activity for the kids who want to keep the acting and drama going! Sign up today on Homeroom.com.

When you're watching the kids' amazing performances in Spamalot this week, you'll notice the awesome set design by Leon Sultan, Madaly Ahmad, Jeff Jacobs and Paco Bendezu. Here's a little behind-the-scenes peek I got during last Wednesday's PTA meeting... That's Dave Herman painting and assembling during the presentation and Madaly painting castles after the meeting. Thank you, all!! Can't wait to see the final product.

Thank you to all who showed up for Stop, Drop and Go last week!

APRIL 16-19

- School musical performances

APRIL 26

- Fundraising gala and auction @ 6pm

MAY 4

- Giants vs Rockies with Lafayette @ 1:05pm

MAY 26

- NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

MAY 29

- Field Day

JUNE 4

- Last Day of School/5th Grade Promotion

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.

We're putting together a camp that's all about improving your game, having a ton of fun, and learning from some seriously cool coaches.

• College Player Coaching
• Pro Player Visits! 
• Skill-Focused Fun
• Great Facilities at Skyline College

Camp Options (June 16th-20th):

Full Day (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM): $499
Extended Hours (7:30 AM - 5:30 PM): $549
Half Day (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM): $299

Ready to Sign Up?

Elite Strikers and Goalkeepers
Half Day Option
Full Day Camp
Extended Hours Option

Early Bird Discount Code for $50 off
"VSPORTS" (ends May 1)
Website: http://www.sfbaycity.org

Thanks for reading this week.

Go Dolphins! 🐬

Patricia Wada

VP, Communications 2023–25

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Lafayette Elementary PTA

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