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SFkids.org Newsletter
January 2011 |
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Happy New Year from SFkids.org. We hope 2011 is a great year for your family.  As usual, San Francisco is full of things to do this month. This month's newsletter has some great articles about food adventures in Bernal Heights, why exercise is important for all of us, and some great, unique classes for your kids this winter and spring. 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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| Child Observation Classes |
 One of the great hidden secrets of San Francisco "parents-in-the-know" is the CCSF Child Observation classes. Run by child development experts, the classes offer an opportunity to get out of the house, have your child engage in important small and large motor skills, play games, socialize, and have the opportunity to ask an expert parenting questions. Many of the classes are in a new facility at City College and some are still at neighborhood sites around the City. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | |
Remember Martin Luther King, Jr. and teach your children about his great work.
Looking for museums open on the MLK holiday? Check our calendar.
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Be Our Facebook Fan and Spread the Word |
 We've got about 830 Fans of our Facebook Page, but we're hoping to have 1000 by Valentine's Day. Help us reach our goal! Spread the word to all your friends. Check out our page here and "like" us! |
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Interesting and Unique Winter and Spring Classes 2011 | |
by Nina Thompson
As we enter the New Year, it's out with the old and in with the new, as they say. Some of us want to change our routines and try new things. Same goes for the kids. Once in a while (or may be all the time?), they get tired of the same schedule and want to try something different. (read more...)
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| Family Snow Adventures |
 Just going to the snow can be a great thrill for kids (particularly City kids). While snow vacations can be really expensive, a quick day trip (read more ...)
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The School Search |
SFkids.org has great school search resources. See our Education Page, Public School Page, Private and Independent School Page, and Preschool Page. School Enrollment DeadlinesApplications for most schools (from preschool through high school) are due early in the  year. The SFUSD enrollment deadline for most schools is February 18. Some SFUSD schools (Lowell & SOTA) and charter schools have different deadlines and different application requirements. Visit the SFUSD website for more information or contact the district's Educational Placement Center at (415) 241-6085.
Enrollment Workshops
Parents for Public Schools (PPS) is offering two enrollment workshops in January.
Tuesday, January 18 -- 6:30pm-8pm, Mission Branch Library 300 Bartlett St. @ 24
Saturday, January 22 -- 3pm-4:30pm Portola Branch, 380 Bacon Street @ Goetingen. |
| Summer Jobs for Teens at the SF Rec. and Park Department | |
Application Deadline: January 14, 2011
Interviews: February 28- March 4, 2011
To submit an application for Class 9910 Public Service Trainee, please visit: http://jobaps.com/sf. Or call (415) 831-2785 for more information.
Workreation is an employment and training program for city youth ages 14-17. It provides an opportunity to participate in real-world work experiences. Jobs available include day camp junior counselors, aquatics assistants (need life guarding experience), green jobs (outdoor tasks, working with gardening and park staff), and administration (clerical).
Workreation staff will work 30 hours per week. Schedules will vary depending on the assignment. Tentatively, the start date will be May 31, 2011 and the end date will be August 12, 2011. The pay for these positions is minimum wage - $9.79/hr.
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Food Adventure in Bernal Heights |
 Simran and Staci at A Little Yumminess, a local family-friendly food blog, give us a great family-friendly adventure in Bernal Heights. "A highlight of a recent adventure to Bernal Heights with my friend Rachel and our little ones, was one of the best sandwiches in recent memory at Sandbox Bakery. Check out this beauty: whole wheat roll with toasted hazelnuts, thick cut smokey bacon, roasted tomatoes and arugula. Can you say yum? In addition to this epic BLT we sampled a chili dog (one of their other sandwiches du jour), ..." (read more)
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National Children's Dental Health Month | |
If you haven't been able to afford a dental check-up for you children recently take  advantage of free dental screenings during February's National Dental Health Month.
In celebration of National Children's Dental Health Month, free dental screenings are offered for Bay Area children (from birth to age 14) throughout February at the University of the Pacific.
UCSF School of Dentistry presents Give Kids a Smile Day! Saturday, February 5th, at UCSF School of Dentistry (707 Parnassus Ave.), 2nd floor clinic. The event will run from 9am-3pm (while supplies last), but registration will end at 3pm. Ages 4 to 17 years. Free Dental Exams, Preventive Treatment, Sealants and Toothbrushes, Floss & Toothpaste! Questions: Call 476-6100 ext #52883 or E-mail smilesforkids@gmail.com. No Appointments Necessary. |
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Camp Mather | |
Every family should do Camp Mather at least once. It's one of the best vacations to take with young kids. Deadline for all applications is February 4th. See the Camp Mather Webpage for more information.
Don't miss the Camp Mather Family Celebration - January 22, 10am-3pm. |
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The Dumb Jock Myth | |
by Christine Carter, Ph.D.
Like 44 percent of the population, I will make New Year's Resolutions this year, and I'm starting to think about them already. As we celebrate Thanksgiving and Hanukah and Christmas-holidays all accompanied by special foods and big meals, often with more cheese and sweets than I ingest in January through October combined-I know that one of my resolutions is going to be to get back into a regular exercise regimen. (read more...)
For some ideas about how to keep your family active see our Sports and Fitness Page and our Active Fun page. |
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Free National Park Days | |
Mark your calendar for these fee-free days in 2011: January 15-17 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Bir thday weekend), April 16-24 (National Park Week), June 21(First day of summer), September 24 (Public Lands Day), November 11-13 (Veterans Day weekend). Get more information on nps.gov.
Need tips and info about camping with kids? See our Camping page! |
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