Category: Parent Association

Thank you, Saklan families, for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week! It was a week full of kind notes, wonderful gifts, and delicious food. You definitely made all of the Saklan teachers and staff feel super appreciated!

We enjoyed tasting your favorite recipes! Each day of the week featured a delicious spread of appetizers, main courses and desserts. From the Super Salad Bar to the Superhero Sandwiches, and the Taco Bar to Special Family Recipes, there wasn’t a day when any of us left Saklan hungry!

The newspaper headlines and notes from the students, hung on the front of the school and on the classroom doors, were so heartfelt and made us feel seen and appreciated. Thank you to all the parents who helped with the printing of the posters and who helped the students add their kind thoughts to them.

Special thanks to Shannon O’Connor, Erin Moorhead, Makeda Assefa, Liz Goulding, Christine Jensen, Ginette Diaz, and the PA Board for organizing all the Teacher & Staff Appreciation activities. We are so grateful for your efforts.

Dust off your leisure suits, bell bottoms, platforms and peace-sign necklaces, and join us for The Saklan School’s Peace, Love, Saklan auction on Friday, April 26th, from 6 – 10:00 PM at The Garden in Walnut Creek. This adults-only event will feature a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live auction, paddle raise, and more! 

The Saklan School’s Annual Auction is a fun, community-building event and the school’s second largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the auction support the unique programs offered at Saklan, including: field experiences, guest experts, project based learning, family groups, and professional development opportunities for our amazing teachers.

Early bird tickets are now available online; prices go up on Sunday!

Can’t make the auction?

There are several ways to participate in this year’s event even if you can’t attend: underwrite a teacher ticket, donate wine to the wine raffle, or stay tuned for more information on participating in our online silent auction.

Thank you for your support of the auction and Saklan.

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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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We are excited to announce that The Saklan School has launched a partnership with The Social Institute (TSI), a national leader in curriculum designed to equip students to navigate the complex intersection of well-being, social media, and technology. 

At a time when students spend many hours a day on digital devices, and cyberbullying and reputation-damaging posts run rampant, TSI equips students to make positive, healthy, and high-character choices that fuel their health, happiness, and future success. Our school will adopt TSI’s comprehensive program, called #WinAtSocial, which promotes character, empathy, teamwork, critical thinking, and other essential life skills. 

Join us on Friday, January 12, after CLAS for Coffee and a Parent Presentation by Kim Parks about The Social Institute and How To Help Your Child(ren) Navigate The Complex Intersection of Well-Being, Social Media, and Technology in Positive, High-Character Ways.

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All members of the Saklan community are invited to join the PA on Sunday, January 28th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Founders Auditorium at the Orinda Community Center for a movie night!

Popcorn will be provided for all attendees. Please bring your reusable water bottle with you, as well as nut-free snacks, blankets, chairs, beanbags, pillows, or other items to get cozy (limited folding chair seating will be available).

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