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SFkids.org Newsletter
March 2010
In This Issue
Event Highlights
Sunday Streets
San Francisco Music Scene
Spring Break Camps
Summer Resource Fair
Be Our Facebook Fan
Fall School Search
SFkids on View from the Bay
Tax Time
Shape Up
Census 2010
Parent Teacher Conferences
JOBS NOW! SF
Join Our Mailing List!
 
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It's the usual San Francisco Spring -- amazingly beautiful one day and raining the next. This weekend is forecast to be beautiful and it's an extra special one with lots of great activities including the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Sunday Streets. Check our Events Page and our Calendar for more great ideas.


Camps are also on everyone's mind -- either Spring or Summer. Luckily, SFkids.org has the most comprehensive list of camps around.


We love to hear from other parents with ideas  about
kid-friendly  restaurants, activities, and more. We're also always looking for people to write feature articles.  If you have something you'd like to submit, we'd love to hear from you.
 
SFkids.org Events Calendar Highlights
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Check out the SFkids.org Events Page for event highlights for the upcoming week.  And see our Events Calendar to search for events on a particular day or category of event. 
 
 
 
 
Sunday Streets Starts This Weekend!
 
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This Sunday, March 14
10am-3pm
Route: The Embarcadero (from Mariposa Street to Fisherman's Wharf).
 
Sunday Streets is back and better than ever!  This weekend kicks-off nine Sunday Streets events from March through October.
 
See all the great family-friendly activities and entertainment at the Sunday Streets website. Don't miss the SF Bike Coalition's Freedom from Training Wheels workshop
 
 

The San Francisco Music Scene For Kids of All Ages
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by Laure Latham

San Francisco has a lot to offer in terms of music, from outdoors summer festivals to live music in restaurants, from opera at the ball park to jazz sessions for the younger set. Strolling through the city's music venues, rediscover the place you call home or find out about new spots. (read the full article here...)
 

Got Spring Break Camps?
 
If you are in need of Spring Break Camps look no further.  Check out or listings here...

We've also got a list of Spring Break Camps for 3- and 4-year-olds.

 

Miss the Summer Resource Fair? Not to Worry.
Summer Resource Fair
Thanks to the SFUSD Student Support Services Department and SF Department of Children, Youth & Their Families (DCYF) for putting on the Summer Resource Fair again this year.  Thanks also to all of you who stopped by to say Hello.
 
If you missed the fair, don't stress.  SFkids.org has a cyber summer camp fair every day of the year. Check out our Camps Page for a great list of camps.
 
 Also check these great guides:

 
All We Want for 2010 is ... for You to be our Facebook Fan
 
facebook logoWe're so close to our goal of having 500 fans by the end of March. Help us reach our goal! Spread the word to all your friends.



 
The Fall School Search, next steps
 
Letters for the San Francisco Unified School District will be sent out today, March 12, 2010.  For more information about the upcoming key dates, see the SFUSD Education Placement Center page. 




SFkids.org on View From the Bay!  Join us in the Audience!

View From the Bay LogoSFkids.org's Robin Dutton-Cookston & Nina Thompson will be featured on View From the Bay on March 29th.  Nina & Robin will be talking about great local summer camp options.  We'd love you to join us in the audience.  The show is during Spring Break for public schools.  Tickets to the show are free.  Get tickets here ...



Tax Time
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Tax time is just around the corner (April 15th).  Our Money Page has lots of information about money matters in general, where to get your taxes done for free, and information about the Working Families Credit (WFC)
 

2010 Shape Up Walking Challenge Registration Now Open

Shape UpAre you and your family ready to take steps toward a healthy 2010? The Shape Up SF Walking Challenge will take place March 1 to May 7, 2010. This program is a GREAT way to improve health, reduce stress, build morale, and participate in inexpensive activities. Register at www.shapeupsfwalkingchallenge.org.

 
Make Sure we Count in 2010!
Census 2010 
Be Counted in 2010! Are there more dogs than kids in San Francisco? Only the census will give us the true answer. The US Census is quick, easy, confidential, and vitally important to ensure that San Francisco receives its fair share of federal dollars for community services and congressional representation over the next decade.
 
With all of our budget woes this is an easy way to help SF get what it deserves. For more information see here....


 
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conference
Spring parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. SFUSD's conference week is March 22-26 (don't forget that schools are dismissed one hour earlier than usual). However, you don't have to wait until the official school conference week to schedule a conference! If you need to talk to a teacher, make an appointment at any time of the year.
 
Here are some ideas from GreatSchoools.net to prepare for your conference.  They also have a very useful Conference Planning Form.
 

Looking For Work? Try JOBS NOW! SF

JOBS NOW! SF is a simple program created by the City of San Francisco which provides Federal stimulus funds to businesses to hire local residents.JobsNowSF

For Job Seekers, JOBS NOW! SF offers qualifying San Francisco residents a simple route to great jobs with local companies. Most unemployed single parents and many families will qualify automatically. There are a wide range of job types available.

Interested employers or job seekers should call (877)JOB1NOW
(877) 562-1669 or contact JOBS NOW!SF  for more information.