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Dear Families,

What a successful Halloween parade we had today! It was probably the one of the biggest we have ever had at Webster in my 12 years here, so thank you for coming to support the kiddos and for being a part of the fun! As we approach the holidays, please read through everything we have coming up since it will be a busy time until winter break!

If you took photos of todays events, be sure to upload photos to the google drive for the yearbook!

Warm regards,

Anita Parameswaran

Principal | Daniel Webster Elementary School

San Francisco Unified School District

parameswarana@sfusd.edu

A huge thank you to the PTA who put together the Fall Dinner. We appreciate the effort you give to raise funds for our school and build community with families! It was a huge success!👏

Thank you to all who filled out the survey! Based on the results so far, our Family Education Nights scheduled for this semester are:

• Bullying and Conflict Resolution- Tuesday December 3rd, 5:30-6:45

2025 Dates and Topics coming soon!

Next ELAC meeting Friday, Nov 1st at 8:30 am at Daniel Webster.

The ELAC provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers of English Learners to collaborate with school staff and contribute to important decisions affecting our students who are learning English. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable, and we are eager to work together to create a strong and supportive environment for all our students. Please join us and make your voice heard!

Be sure to pick up lost and found items before the end of the month. We collect so much each month we will be donating left over items at the beginning of each month.

Join the Garden Club for monthly gardening, yard clean-up, and beautification on the first Saturday of every month! If you have any questions reach out to green-team@dwpta.org.

If you having trouble signing up email sch497@sfusd.edu

Join me in the library at 8-8:30am!

2nd-5th Grade will be participating for our 3rd annual Ruby Bridges Walk, Thursday Nov 14th 8:15-9:00am.

Prior to our walk students will be learning about Ruby Bridges' life and activism in their class and will be making posters for their walk.

The walk will go as follows; start together on the yard, walk the Halloween route, return to yard for some closing activities. Family members of 2nd-5th are invited to join! We would love to see you there!

Join us for our monthly community circle at 7:50 on the yard!

AAPAC Mission: The mission of the African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) is to listen, educate, and advocate for families of Black and African American students for a high quality educational experience. The AAPAC works to develop resources that allow families to more actively support the academic instruction (and responses to behavior) that their children receive as well as engage with educators and administrators in the San Francisco Unified School District in order to maximize outcomes for our children.

PTA is still looking to partner with vendors so if anyone is interested in selling their creations (Crafts, Arts, Baked Goods) please reach out to Sierra Zimei!

Please look for emails from your child's teacher to schedule parent teacher conferences.

Important note: The whole week school hours are from 7:50-12:50. Please make arrangements for you children to be picked up early EVERY DAY this week.

When: Book fair sales will begin Sunday 11/17 and will end Friday 11/22.

Where: DW Library

Why: The book fair promotes reading and fun among students and raise funds to support 5th grade Mosaic Trip and other Mosaic programing at our school.

We need parent volunteers to help run the book fair!

The PTA will be holding the next meeting on Tuesday 11/19! This meeting will be virtual. Look out for the link and timing!

Save the date for school picture retakes. Please communicate with your classroom teacher if your child needs to retake or missed their school photo.

You can order photos online at mylifetouch.com and ID: EVTRBVHDP We will send a paper order form home beginning of next week!

1. Please leave any personal candy and toys at home; these items can cause distractions in class and conflicts between peers.

2. If you'd like to have a celebration with treats or candy, arrange a time with your classroom teacher.

3. Reminder that school is a nut free zone! 🥜

(Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, Walnuts, Pecans, Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia nuts)

Hi DW Community,

I wanted to share a few update around state testing and report cards this year! Please read the following information and reach out to me if you have any questions.

Star Testing Information - You will receive a Star student report through ParentVue to learn how your child did on the Star tests right before Parent Teacher Conference Week: November 18-22 . Our Fall Testing Window closes on November 1st. Star Assessments help teachers better understand your child’s strengths and opportunities for improvement; it is, however, only one measure of progress towards learning goals in Reading and Math. Please visit the SFUSD District Assessments website for families https://www.sfusd.edu/district-assessments for detailed information on the STAR Reading and Math Tests. You can also email me with specific questions (alfierim@sfusd.edu)

Standards Based Report Card- Report Cards will be shared with families during the Conference Week. To learn more about the Report Cards please visit the sfusd website where you will be able see samples of report cards and learn about the recent updates.

Role at DW:Instructional Coach, Testing & Multilingual Coordinator

Time at DW: I've been at Daniel Webster for 5 years, and have worked for SFUSD for 32 as a Bilingual Teacher, Instructional Coach and Assistant Principal.

I love DW because:Our caring and inclusive students and adult community. Our teachers dedication and creativity. That we have a school full of joyful learners!

Favorite Food:Pizza and coffee

Outside of school:I love being outdoors (camping and hiking), listening to live music, swimming, watching sports (A's, Warriors and Raiders:) and spending time with my family and friends.

Role at DW:Room 202 Homeroom Teacher, 5th grade math teacher

Time at DW: Three years!

I love DW because: I love the energy here at Daniel Webster! From the people I work with, to the families, and of course, the students— this school is so full of enthusiasm for learning that really makes it a fun place to be!

Favorite Food: Hawaiian food, Korean BBQ, dumplings, empanadas, and noodles!

Outside of school: I love dancing: for fun to my favorite kpop music videos, with my hula hālau, or in a ballet class!

In light of recent events, we want to reassure you that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. To ensure everyone is prepared and informed, we have updated our school safety plan and would like to share key details:

1. Classroom Safety Presentations: We will be presenting safety guidelines in all classrooms. These presentations will include slides that cover important safety protocols and emergency procedures.

2. Parent Resources: We understand these conversations can be difficult. To assist, we have prepared resources to help guide discussions at home about safety, violence prevention, and emotional support. These will be sent home with students and available online.

3. Scheduled Lockout Drill: We will hold a Lockout Drill on Thursday, September 12, to practice securing the school building and keeping students safe in the event of an external threat.

4. School Security: All entrances will be locked from 8:00am-2:00pm. Every visitor will enter through the main entrance, be required to sign-in, and wear a visitor badge for the duration of the visit. For after school pick-up, all parents and caregivers will enter through the small gate by the playground on Texas street.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Create an account and apply online through SchoolCafe (available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese).

MFIF Impact Beyond School Meals

• Help secure essential funding for your school, like support for teachers and school supplies

• Receive discounted utilities like internet for your home

• Become eligible for after-school programs and SAT fee waivers

• Receive benefits regardless of citizenship status

ASEP - Currently there is a waitlist of 10-12 student for ASEP. They are still in the process of hiring an additional staff member to make space as many students as possible. They don't have an exact timeline but will give updates as soon as someone is hired.

OST - Is also currently full but may be able to provide more opening upon hiring an additional Para Educator. A reminder that OST is an extended school program and may not be the best fit for every student.

RecPark - There are no more spots available this year. Due to construction this year, they need keep their numbers as they are while they look for a temporary site.

In the State of California, schools are required to send a formal truancy letter to any student that has 3 or more Unexcused Absences or Tardies over 30 minutes. These letters will begin to send later in the fall. If you qualify, you will receive this letter on your ParentVUE account.

We know that this letter is strongly worded and does not communicate our desire to support and encourage parents and caregivers. Please reach out to Anneliese Carter at cartera2@sfusd.edu when you receive a letter. She will work with your family to address attendance challenges and rectify any errors made in the attendance record.

Daniel Webster's hours for 2024-2025 are:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:50 am - 2:05 pm
• Wednesdays (short day) - 7:50 am - 12:50 pm

DROP OFF

This year, we will have a hard start at 7:50am. There will be two drop off locations:

• Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders: Drop off on Missouri Street
• 3rd, 4th & 5th graders: Drop off on Texas street

*There is an optional silent breakfast for students from 7:30-7:50 in the cafeteria. Please do not drop students off before 7:30 as there is no supervision.

PICK UP

Pick up for students who are not in an after-school care program is at 12:50 pm on Wednesdays, and at 2:05 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. There are two pick up locations:

• Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd graders: Missouri Street playground entrance
• 3rd, 4th & 5th graders: Texas street gate entrance

*Please be on time to pick up your child as there is no after-school supervision.

*Students in after school care programs will go directly to their programs at the end of school

We have two on-site after school care programs. The cost of each depends on various factors (family income, amount of time in the program each day, etc.)

• ASEP: This is our largest after school program that is operated by a separate, non-profit organization. Click here to register for the 2024-2025 school year. You can reach out to their program director, Ferkhunda Murad, if you have any questions ferkhunda@asepsf.org

• OST: OST is an SFUSD operated after school program. You can reach out to their program manager, Mona Suen, suenm@sfusd.edu and the program principal, Catherine Lewis lewisc1@sfusd.edu for more information.

For the new school year 2024-2025, families will be able to complete all required forms on ParentVUE. Through the online emergency card form, families will be able to update their student’s health information, emergency contacts, and upload health forms and immunization records.

EMERGENCY CARD

You can now submit the emergency card for your child through the Parentvue Portal. Please visit sfusd.edu/emergencycard for more information. Families can also submit a paper emergency card to your school.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICAL FORMS

Make sure your student is up to date on all required immunizations for school by August 16th. There may be a wait for immunization appointments with your healthcare provider, so get started as soon as possible.

State law requires students to be up to date on immunizations. Your child may not be able to attend school in the fall if they do not have all the required immunizations or have appointments for the required immunizations. These immunizations help protect your child against serious diseases. You can submit health documents and/or proof of vaccinations

• through the online Emergency Card in ParentVU.

OR

• bring documents on the first day of school.

For more information, go to sfusd.edu/immunizations.

**If you need help accessing your ParentVUE account, please contact the Student and Family Resource Link.

**NOTE: Families are able to update their phone number and email address anytime through their ParentVUE account: sfusd.edu/contactinfo.

We are actively trying to make sure every student shows up everyday at school as this is extremely important to their learning. However, if you need to report an absence, you can now do that through your ParentVUE account. In order to submit a full day absence via the ParentVUE portal, you can follow these instructions.

All student lunches are free of charge for the 2024-2025 school year in SFUSD. School lunch menus can be viewed here. Lunch times are as follows

• Kindergarten and 1st grade - 11:00 am
• 2nd and 3rd grade- 11:30 am
• 4th and 5th grade- 12:00 pm

You are also welcome to send your child with a packed lunch each day.

Most communication from me and our teachers will be through email and through other online applications (seesaw, google classroom, synergy, smore, class dojo, etc.). Please make sure you are checking your inbox frequently.

Our school newsletters are emailed out every other Thursday through a platform called Smore that is sent directly into your inboxes.

You will also be able to view newsletters and any other updates on our school website.

For excusing absences and tardies it is best to email the school at sch497@sfusd.edu.

If you are interested in volunteering at Daniel Webster, please reach out to your child's teacher or our Community School Coordinator, Anneliese Carter.

This week, we are celebrating Digital Citizenship Week, an annual worldwide campaign dedicated to fostering a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and technology use among young people. It’s a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of being mindful and intentional with our screen time.

Last week, during library time, our students engaged in activities and discussions about what it means to have balance in their media use. They learned how to manage their time online and the importance of taking breaks to enjoy offline activities.

To continue supporting these conversations at home, I’ve included a tip sheet from Common Sense Media with practical ideas on how you can reinforce these lessons with your children. Let’s work together to help our young learners navigate the digital world in a safe and balanced way!

Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives

Ayudemos a los estudiantes a encontrar equilibrio en su vida digital

Email: sch497@sfusd.edu
Website: https://www.sfusd.edu/school/daniel-webster-elementary-school
Location: 465 Missouri Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Phone: 415-695-5787