I would like to thank you in advance for your support.  Should you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to email me.

Lisa Guarnaccia

The recommended donation for the 2014-15 school year is $365 per family. Our goal this year is 100% participation by Bancroft families. We know every family situation is different, and we encourage every family to participate regardless of the dollar amount. No amount is too small and will make a difference! 

 

Dollar-A-Day donation forms are included in your Info Days packet or can be downloaded from the PFC website.  Please complete the Donation Form and return it at Info Days on August 20/21.  Families who donate to the Dollar-A-Day campaign will be appreciated in our monthly Bobcat Tracks newsletter and all donations of $365 or more will receive a D-A-D "Paw Print" car magnet.

 

Thank you for your participation!

Through funding from the PFC, all Bancroft students will experience the Soul Shoppe Elementary Peace Program.  It is a year-round program that supports our community in communicating, resolving conflicts, and in being safe, fun and bully-free.  

As a new program to Bancroft, it will begin with professional development training for all staff.  All students will attend the Tools of the Heart Assembly.  Bancroft will have two Peace Paths painted on our grounds for students to walk through the process of conflict resolution communication.  Grade-level workshops on Respect are also planned.  And selected students in grades 3-5 will have the opportunity for training in the Peacemaker Program.

After school enrichment classes will start the week of September 15th. We have 12 great classes, including a new Irish dancing class. Flyers will be sent home with your child in early September. 

Education Walnut Acres Elementary, Foothill Middle School, Carondelet, B.A. in Liberal Studies and Elementary Credential from SF State, M.Ed. from Saint Mary's College

Position and years at Bancroft I am the Principal and this will be my ninth year.

How did you come to Bancroft? It was definitely a drawing of the heart.  The Principal had resigned mid-year and I had already felt a real connection with the community at Bancroft (I was then a Principal at a school in Clayton). So when I was asked to step in, it was a quick yes.

What do you most enjoy about Bancroft? Definitely the children, families, and staff.  There's a real sense of community, respect, and belonging; people get each other even when they disagree.  I love being able to contribute, enhance, and promote that sort of community.

What is your mission as a Principal? To treat people well.

Why are you in education? I knew as a six year old in my first grade classroom that I could do it better than my teacher was.  She was mistreating people and that inspired me to do it better.  I also noticed how just one way of teaching didn't work for everyone.  I wanted to use creativity to open doors for all children. 

What makes your job challenging? Not enough hours in the day!

What profession, other than being a teacher, could you also see yourself doing? A talk show host! It would be so fun to get to know people that way and be able to share their stories.

What are your hobbies and interests? Spending time with my grown children and their children, small trips, quiet afternoons, shopping, reading, theatre, trying new restaurants.

What was the last good book you read? The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin about the wife of Charles Lindbergh.

Who has been the largest influence on your life? My parents because they were very encouraging, tolerant, and understanding. They had room for other viewpoints.  My husband too - I am inspired by his generosity.

Do you have a favorite quote? "While parents possess the original key to their offspring's experience, teachers have a spare key. They, too, can open or close the minds and hearts of children." - Haim G. Ginott