SFkids.org August 2010 Newsletter
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Even though this summer has been one of the coldest on record, we hope you had a chance to have some great summer experiences. We can't believe that school is about to start. Time to do last minute school shopping, finish up the final summer reading projects, and time for an end of summer barbecue. 
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.
-Kim, Chris, Robin, & Nina SFkids.org team |
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SFkids.org Events Calendar Highlights |
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Getting Ready for School | | It's that time again. Early mornings, homework, lunches, oh joy. Here are some tips for getting ready and making transitions.
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| The Preschool Search |
 Author Jenifer Wana has written a highly recommended new book, How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child. She will be signing books this Friday at Cover to Cover Books in Noe Valley and other bookstores around the Bay Area over the next few weeks. Jenifer will be doing workshops at Recess Urban Recreation, too, see her website for more information.
Giveaway!! Jenifer has generously offered to give away a few copies of her book to SFkids.org readers. Email us for a chance to win one. |
| Plan Your Fall Activities |
 Check out fall class opportunities with Rec & Park. Sign-ups started August 7th. See sfreconline.org.
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Get Your Gear |
Whether it's for school clothes or supplies, this is the season for stocking up. See  our Family Finds page to find clothes, books, and more.
Backpacks, Lunchboxes, Water Bottles, and more ...
Are you up to date on all of the current safety trends in school supply safety? Rolling or regular? Plastic or Paper? Nalgene or Stainless Steel? There's so many options and so much research to keep up on.
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Street Fairs and Festivals | |
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We Want Your Family! | |
 Well, at least pictures of them. Upload your favorite photos of your family to the SFkids.org Flickr Page. The only requirements are that you own the picture and it's either of your own kids or kids you have parent permission to post. Pictures showing SF spots are a plus. We may post your picture on SFkids! Everyone who posts pictures to the Flickr page will be entered in our drawing for a $20 gift card.
Thanks to Beverly for the picture here! |
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Sunday Streets |
 Upcoming Dates Include:
Sunday, August 22: Penguins to Penguins! From the SF Zoo to the Academy of Sciences.
Sunday, Sept. 19: New route in the Western Addition.
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Back to School Procrastinators Check List |
- Summer required reading completed.
- Back to school shopping--remember most schools don't allow red or blue on backpacks, jackets, etc. Check with your school for details.
- Start the earlier to bed and early rising routines.
- Figure out public transportation routes as MUNI has changed some routes and times.
- Get your youth fast pass or youth BART tickets.
- Find the PE uniforms and padlocks from last year for middle and high school students.
- Join your school's electronic bulletin board-- i.e. Yahoo or Google group. Watch for school news on School Loop.
- Start thinking about lunch options. Don't forget to get something special for 1st week breakfast as a motivator. SFUSD schools offer breakfast at school. See the August menu for lunch and breakfast options
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Got Afterschool? |
 The dedicated SFkids.org staff have been hard at work updating our great afterschool guide, but not all programs have updated information available yet. We will include any new information as we get it.
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Last Minute Summer Camp Options |
Many summer camps still have space, and some are even offering discounts and deals. See our Camps Page to browse around and find a great camp for your kids.
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No more back to school blues for great tips on how to transition successfully
