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Join the Saklan Student Council in showing your school spirit! For the next couple of months, most Fridays will be Saklan Spirit Days. All students and teachers are invited to dress up for the following spirit days:

Friday, March 15: St. Patrick’s Day – Wear Green

Friday, March 22: Ode to Sweatpants – Wear Sweats

Friday, April 12: Color Out Day – Wear Black from Head to Toe

Friday, April 26: Pajama Day – Wear School-Appropriate Pajamas (no slippers please)

Friday, May 3: Sports Day – Wear Clothing Representing Your Favorite Team or Sport

Friday, May 24: Funky Fashion Day – Wear Mismatched and Fun Fashion

Participation in these spirit days is optional. If students choose not to dress up, they need to wear their uniforms.

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Since returning from winter break, sixth graders have been learning about Ancient India, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The sixth-grade humanities curriculum centers on ancient civilizations, the origins of many religions, and drawing connections to modern day. The class took a field experience to the Asian Art Museum on January 8th and have since been using a combination of museum artifacts, textbook materials, articles, and expert visits to better understand early settlements on the Indian subcontinent and the religious practices that originated in that part of the world. 

Experts have included yoga practitioner Richard Rosen and Saklan parents, Manju Rajashekhar and Toshie Baba. Through their experts and resources, students have been searching for evidence of their 3B framework and their three claims about all religions, which they call the 3Bs and 3Cs for short. Using these as touch points, students seek to understand similarities and differences across religious traditions and work to put ancient and modern-day practices into context. The 6th graders will continue to use the 3Bs and 3Cs in their discussions for the remainder of the year. 

3B Framework (3Bs)– supports the idea that an individual’s religious identity may be a unique mix of:

• 1. beliefs– ideas about holy scriptures, texts, teachings
• 2. behavior– actions, habits, practices
• 3. belonging– a sense of community 

3 Claims About All Religions (3Cs) 

• 1. All religions are internally diverse.
• 2. All religions evolve and change over time.
• 3. All religions are informed and influenced by the cultures they are situated in.

During the month of March, all Saklan students are trying to be loving. Classrooms are already filled with conversations about ways we can all be loving to one another and the world around us. Later this month, on Tuesday, March 26th, 1st – 8th grade students gather with their family groups and participate in activities to show love to those in our greater Bay Area community. Stay tuned for more information!

As we look forward to the 2024-2024 school year, we want to share the important calendar dates so that you too can begin planning. Below are the dates for school breaks, noteworthy events, and early dismissal days for next year. A more detailed calendar will be shared over the summer.

2024-2025 IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES

Aug 16	70th Anniversary Welcome Back BBQ & Middle School Orientation
Aug 20	First Day of School for 6th – 8th Grade
Aug 20 – 22	Middle School Advance for 6th – 8th Grade
Aug 21	First Day of School for PS – 5th Grade
Aug 23	Middle School Rest Day (NO SCHOOL for 6TH-8TH GRADE)
Sept 2	Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)
Sept 16 – 20	6th Grade Field Experience
Oct 11	Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
Oct 14	Indigenous Peoples’ Day (NO SCHOOL)
Oct 17 – 18	Parent Teacher Conferences (NOON DISMISSAL)
Oct 31	Halloween Parade at 8:35 AM (2PM DISMISSAL)
Nov 1	Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
Nov 11	Veteran’s Day (NO SCHOOL)
Nov 22	Fall Follies Talent Show at 1:30 PM
Nov 25 – 29	Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
Dec 20	Lower School Musical at 10:30 AM (NOON DISMISSAL, NO EXTENDED DAY)
Dec 23 – Jan 3	Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
Jan 6	Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)
Jan 20	MLK Jr. Day (NO SCHOOL)
Feb 14 – 17	Presidents’ Day Weekend (NO SCHOOL)
Mar 6 – 7	Parent Teacher Conferences (NOON DISMISSAL)
Mar 31 – Apr 4	Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
May 5 – 9	Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9	Teacher Appreciation Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 26	Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 30	Graduation, Last Day of School (NOON DISMISSAL, NO EXTENDED DAY)

Do you know of a business or family interested in sponsoring or underwriting our upcoming Peace, Love, Saklan auction? Underwriters and sponsors not only gain valuable exposure to our network of parents, teachers, and supporters but also demonstrate their commitment to education and community involvement. Sponsors receive benefits including exclusive recognition, tickets with preferred placement, and more. The support of sponsors and underwriters allows more proceeds from the auction to directly benefit Saklan students.

The Peace, Love, Saklan auction committee invites you to partner with us to make this year’s auction a success, as well as make a lasting impact on the lives of our children. Together, we can create a memorable event while supporting the unique programs offered at Saklan, including: field experiences, guest experts, project based learning, family groups, and professional development opportunities for our amazing teachers.

If you are interested in learning more about our sponsorship opportunities or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Emily at ewilliamson@saklan.org.

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Love wine? We are excitedly preparing a Wine Raffle for this year’s Peace, Love, Saklan auction, and we would love your help! Please consider donating a favorite bottle or two (rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate or Wine Enthusiast or valued at $30 or more) to this year’s collection.

Please bring your wine donations to the Saklan Office. Thank you for your support!

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During the month of February, all Saklan students are focusing on being collaborative. Students are discussing what it means to collaborate and to work as a team. Discussions around taking turns, listening to each other, and supporting each other can be heard across campus!

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A summer of creative exploration awaits your child during Summer@Saklan! This summer, camp will run in one-week sessions from June 17th – August 2nd, and is open to all children ages 3 – entering 3rd grade. Each session of camp consists of fun art and science-related activities including: art, crafts, cooking, science experiments, games, and more. Additionally, Friday afternoons will feature fun activities including water play, a bounce house, and special guests such as a magician or puppeteer. Summer@Saklan is sure to be tons of fun!

To learn more about Summer@Saklan 2024, check out the summer webpage today!

We look forward to another amazing summer of hands-on learning, growing friendships and lots of fun!