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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Every Saklan student knows how rewarding a snack can be at the end of a busy day of learning and having fun with one another here at school. Our dedicated and resourceful Student Council heeded the requests from the entire student body–and Snack Shack is back!
Student Council officers and representatives in grades 1 through 8 decided on the final items for sale based on desirability, minimizing waste, and being able to set reasonable prices ranging from 50 cents to $2.00 per item. Yummy snacks for sale include: gummies, chips, Hello Panda, La Croix bubble water, and Martinelli’s apple drink. The money earned from the Snack Shack will be donated to a charity chosen by Student Council (stay tuned for an update on the chosen charity in March).
Snack Shack is open outside David’s office from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday. Students in grades 1 through 8 are invited to come by and purchase a snack from our hardworking Student Council members. Cash only, please.
Thank you, students and parents, for supporting our Student Council.
Snack on!
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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!
#PeaceLoveSaklan
Save the date for the next PA Parent Coffee event on Friday, March 22nd. All Saklan parents are invited to join us in the Pavilion after CLAS to hear from Darryl Holcombe, one of the region’s expert law enforcement officers working to keep kids safe online. He has tips on parent control apps, ideas and strategies to consider, and insights into the bigger picture of kids and social media. Come ready with your questions and enjoy some coffee and snacks during the talk.
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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!
On Monday, Saklan’s 1st – 8th graders gathered in Family Groups to discuss January’s SEL focus, being respectful. The students shared what being respectful feels, looks and sounds like.
Each family group leader placed a large R on a note card, representing Respect, and then talked about what respect looks like when it comes out of one’s mouth, including the words, tone, facial expressions and even body language. Next, a volunteer squeezed toothpaste on the R to help freshen it up. Then, the volunteer was surprised to learn that the R actually stood for Rude, and was asked to put the toothpaste back into the tube – a near impossible task, just as taking disrespectful and hurtful works back can be. The families then discussed how to clean up such a mess. Groups talked about making an honest apology, checking in with the person to see what they need to feel better, and finding ways to do better in the future.
The 8th graders then shared that respect often comes when people feel like they are seen and know one another. Students then each added items to a snowflake to represent them and their interests, and then shared them with their family group, to learn more about each other. The snowflakes are now hanging on the bulletin board by the entrance to Saklan; check them out to learn more about other members of our community.
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On Wednesday morning, the Saklan preschool – seventh grade students participated in Moving Up Day. For the preschool – 5th grade students, they had the opportunity to move up to the classroom of their rising grade and spend time with the teacher, learning about what the next year holds and getting to know the teacher better. The 6th and 7th grade students (and a few 8th graders) helped host 5th grade students on the middle school side of campus and show them what a day in the life of a middle schooler is like. The students and teachers alike were buzzing with excitement!
This annual tradition allows the students to get a snapshot of what next year will hold. The teachers planned special activities that highlighted their grade level and enjoyed getting to know their rising students a little better. Morning meeting activities, awkward games, questions, stories, tangrams, classroom scavenger hunts, and enthusiasm for next year filled the classrooms! If you know a child that “moved up” on Wednesday, please ask them all about it. They will likely have something enthusiastic to share!
FRIDAY BLOG 
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