Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL next Monday AND Tuesday in honor of Presidents’ Day!
Head’s Corner
Dear Saklan Parents,
While considered one of the gloomiest months in some parts of the world, February is really a fun month at Saklan. As the kick-off to our Fun Fridays in February program, today we had Hawaiian Day. This is a theme that resonates very well with the Saklan community since it is a very popular part of our 7th Grade program. In fact our students just came back from their week-long visit to Oahu where they were engaged in a multi-facetted study of Evolution and Adaptation, Hawaiian Culture, and the History of World War 2. Our focus on Hawaii was further enhanced with a talk by Captain Marnane, a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Events scheduled for the rest of the month include Class Theme Day on Friday, February 16th and Pajama Day on Friday, February 23rd. Get ready for your children showing a lot of excitement for the next couple of Fridays, and don’t miss coming to Flag to be part of the action. Dress appropriately!
Last week the Moraga Rotary inaugurated the opening of the All-Access Playground Project in Moraga Commons. This two year-long project, with a goal to ensure that all children have access to playground structures, was supported by our students. Last year we made a donation of $782 raised through a series of bake sales. I encourage you to visit the playground and while there have a look at the dedication plaque.
Have a great weekend,
Peter
100th Day of School!
On Thursday, February 8th, students in the Hoot Owls, Kindergarten and 1st grade celebrated the completion of 100 days of school so far this year! Parties, games, snacks, and activities all centered around the big number 100.
Transportation Celebration
Last week, the Owlets celebrated the end of their Transportation Unit by bringing their bikes/scooters/trikes to campus. They also got to ride around the block on the Saklan School bus! What a fun day!
Childhood Pearl Harbor Survivor
The entire Middle School was treated to a talk about the Attack on Pearl Harbor by retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer of Pearl Harbor, Tom Marnane. A big part of the talk centered around the impact the event had on him as an 8-year-old child headed to the bus stop when the first attack on the air base at Wheeler Field took place. His knowledge of the history of the attack, capabilities of the ships and weapons served to answer the questions of many students. His story of compassion and perseverance is an inspiration and we are very grateful to him, once again, for sharing his experiences with our students!
News from the Sports Court
Last Wednesday the Sun’s played against the Grizzlies in a game of basketball. This was the official start of the 2018 basketball season. It was a high scoring game and the Sun’s were victorious, 58 to 47. Come see a rematch at the Tice Valley Gym next Wednesday Feb. 14th @ 5pm!
Wine Drive Continues
Huge thanks to all the families who’ve donated to our wine drive! Our Instant Wine Cellar Raffle wine collection is growing daily. We still need help! Please consider donating a favorite bottle or two to this year’s collection.
Please bring your wine donations directly to Ms. Shay in the front office ANY DAY
OR
Wine drop off at MORNING BUS STOPS and SCHOOL ENTRANCE on Friday, February 16th or Friday, February 23rd.
If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Lo, Wine Raffle Coordinator sandralo@gmail.com
Head’s Corner
Dear Saklan Parents,
On Wednesday we had our Moving-Up Day for students in Pre-school through Grade 4. This was a great way for our students to meet their next year’s teacher and get a feel for what the next grade will be like. Hopefully some of your children told you all about it.
Re-enrollment contracts went out in the mail yesterday. We have again built in an early enrollment discount, which effectively keeps the tuition at this year’s level. Please feel free to speak with me if you have any questions or concerns.
A big thank you to all the parents that came out for our Town Hall last Friday and to all the Faculty and Board Members that presented. For those who missed the event, the slides will be posted on renweb.
Please note that next week we will have a new code for the front gate, so look for that notification in a separate email. This is something we do on a regular basis to ensure the safety of our community. We also ask all parents, alumni and visitors to sign in at the office. It is important to the safety of everyone that we know who is on campus at all times.
Finally, I ask that all parents using the school driveway for drop off be mindful of the time you take to do so. It is not possible to park in the driveway while you are waiting and certainly not in the handicap spot. We have ample parking at the Trinity Church or on the road.
Have a great weekend!
Peter
Pearl Harbor Survivor
Please join us on Tuesday, February 6th at 12:30PM to hear childhood Pearl Harbor survivor, Tom Marnane, speak to our 7th & 8th grade classes about his experiences as the young son of a Navy officer stationed at Pearl Harbor on the fateful day of December 7, 1944. Tom is able to offer a unique perspective on this historical event that is especially relevant to our 7th grade students as they travel to Hawaii and study the attack on Pearl Harbor. It’s a perspective that you have never heard on the history channel or in a history textbook!
Cheer for the Saklan Suns!
Here is the schedule for the upcoming basketball season:
CCJDS vs. Saklan Wednesday, Feb. 7th @ 4:30pm (Home)
Saklan vs. CCJDS Wednesday, Feb. 14th @ 4:30pm (Tice Gym)
Saklan vs. East Bay Waldorf rescheduled Tuesday, March 27th @ 4:15pm (El Sobrante)
EBW vs. Saklan Wednesday, Feb. 28th @ 4:15pm (Home)
Saklan vs. The Berkeley School Tuesday, March 6th @ 4:15pm (Berkeley)
Saklan vs. Pacific Boys Choir Thursday, March 29th @ 4:45pm (Home)
Do you have experience refereeing? If you do and would like to help, please contact Mr. Crabtree (ccrabtree@saklan.org).
We hope to see you out there cheering on the Suns!
FRIDAY BLOG 
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