| SFkids.org Newsletter
September 2010 |
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Our summer has finally showed it's lovely sun...well at least for a few days. Hopefully, that wasn't all we'll see of it.
 We've also entered Fall's bounty of fairs, festivals, and activities of all kinds. Be sure to check out SFkids.org regularly to find the best weekend ideas 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. -Kim, Chris, Robin, & Nina, the SFkids.org team |
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SFkids.org Events Calendar Highlights |
| | 18th Annual Preschool Preview Night |
 Thursday, October 14th5:30pm-8pm
San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) at the 9th and Lincoln entrance to Golden Gate Park.
At Preschool Preview Night you will have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with San Francisco's top preschool providers and learn more about the rich array of options available for your little ones. Register online for $8/person in advance (and $10 at the door). For more information, contact Parents Place at (415)359-2454 or ParentsPlaceSF@jfcs.org. Also see their website parentsplaceonline.org.
The SFkids.org staff will be there, come by to say hello!
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| International Children's Film Festival |
 September 24-26, 2010Landmark's Embarcadero Center Cinema Enjoy a three-day celebration of diverse, enlightening, inspiring and entertaining films for kids and teens ages 3-18 and their families. Featuring short, feature, animated and documentary films from around the world with filmmaker guests in attendance, a special Opening Night party, an interactive workshop and a schools outreach program. Presented by San Francisco Film Society & New York International Children's Film Festival. See the schedule on their website. GiVEAWAY! The International Children's Festival has offered to give us one pair of tickets to the film Eleanor's Secret to give away. Email us for a chance to win. |
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Revving up For the Fall School Search | |
Yikes! We know, school just started, but the fall school search is just around the corner.
Other Resources:
Upcoming Events:
-- High School Fair at Lick Wilmerding High School, Sept. 19, 1-3:30pm. Open to all. FREE
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| Mobile Apps: Essential Links and Resources for Families |
 by Jill Seman, founder of MomMaps.com "There are so many new smart phone products on the market every day. It's difficult to keep up, let alone sift through it all to find the family-friendly gems. Most of the parents I know have a growing list of questions and concerns about the increasing role that technology is playing in our everyday family life, especially where kids are concerned... (read more) |
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Homework Help | |
Now that school has started homework has also started. We've found some great links to articles that can help:  |
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Fairs, Festivals, and More |
- Sunset Autumn Moon Festival, Saturday 9/11
- SF Opera in the Park, Sunday 9/12
- Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival and Street Fair, Saturday 9/18
- Santa Cruz County Fair, Sept. 14-19
- Korea Culture Day: Sept. 19, Free Day for SFUSD Families and Teachers at Asian Art Museum
- The Roadworks Steamroller Printing and Street Fair, Sunday 9/19
- Pacific Coast Fog Fest, Friday-Sunday 9/24-26
- SF International Dragon Boat Festival, Saturday 9/25
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- Kidaroo Music Festival, Saturday 9/25
- Cole Valley Fair, Sunday 9/26
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| Sunday Streets in the Western Addition |
 Sunday, September 19th10am-3pm
Take part in the first Sunday Streets in the Western Addition.
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| Self Esteem and the Value of Winning |
 by Noelle Cochran, PsyD and Lele Diamond, MFT of Symbiosf.com
Q: I need some help with my four year-old daughter. Everything is turning into a competition with her - and, unfortunately, she's a poor sport if she doesn't come out on top. (read more...) |
| Speaking in Tongues |
 September 26, 6pmKQED Channel 9
Made in San Francisco, Speaking in Tongues is about four children - learning to be bilingual and bicultural. It raise questions about what it means to be American in the 21st century. For more information see the PBS website.
Screening: You can also see it at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) September 15, 7pm. See the JCC website for more information. |
| Food Adventure - Off The Grid at Fort Mason |
 In case you haven't noticed, food trucks are the biggest new trend in urban food -- and not just taco trucks either. For us parents, it's actually a great opportunity to get a yummy dinner or snack without too much hassle.
A great place to shop around for your favorite new street food sensation is Off The Grid at Fort Mason on Friday nights. Check out the post about Off the Grid Fort Mason on one of our favorite new San Francisco blogs A Little Yumminess, ( alittleyum.wordpress.com). Also, browse around A Little Yumminess for great ideas about what to make for dinner and more. |
| The Adventures of Tom Sawyer...the Broadway Musical at SOTA |
 Support local young artists and bring your kids to a great show at the same time! Performed at the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts (SOTA).
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer...the Broadway Musical
Friday, September 17-Sunday, September 26. Evenings and matinees.
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| Grandparents Day |
 National Grandparents Day (Sunday, 9/12) originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide.
If your children's grandparents aren't around, give them a call and find another older individual to spend the day with.
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| Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day | |
Local museums include: Academy of Sciences, Chinese Historical Museum, SS Jeremiah O'Brien, Museum of Vision, Cartoon Art Museum, California Historical Society, Contemporary Jewish Museum, Museum of Craft and Folk Art, and Coyote Point. |
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SFUSD has a great new website 
