What does peace look like?
Peace looks like newborn puppies feeling around for their mother.
It looks like snow dancing on the wind on a cold winter night.
Peace looks like a bear rolling over,
Like doves in the bright blue sky,
Like the leaves on the big tree near my house,
Like monks making a sand mandala.
What does peace smell like?
It smells like roses on a summer day,
Like my mom baking muffins in the kitchen,
Like the math paper I work with.
Peace tastes like cold ice tea,
Like sweet raspberries in a pink cup.
Peace tastes like a carrot fresh from the ground
Grown with my own two hands.
What does peace sound like?
Like the wind from the west,
Like my little sister having a nap,
Snoring and talking in her sleep.
Peace sounds like a willow tree shaking in the wind,
Like my dad popping popcorn in the kitchen
While I am reading in the living room,
Like the laughing of people,
Like birds calling to each other.
What does peace feel like?
It feels like the warm chest feathers of a young falcon,
Like coming into a warm house on a rainy day.
It feels like dozing off into a wonderful sleep,
Like breathing in and out.
Peace feels like a shower of calmness over me,
Like my dreams coming true.
Peace is so quiet that you hardly know it’s there.
But you know it’s there.
Inspired by the book What Does Peace Feel Like?
By V. Radunsky c. 2004
ALL SCHOOL
2011 Tools Calendars - On Sale This Week at the Front Desk!
Our annual SFS Calendar is filled with SFS student art and is truly amazing! Please check out a sample of this year’s calendar at the front desk and buy yours today, before they are all gone! Calendars are $20 each.
Tibetan Monks' Visit in Pictures
Click below to see a slideshow from the Monks' recent visit to SFS:
The Elementary Holiday Plays are Here! Come One, Come All!
This Thursday, December 16th, at the Brava Theater (24th and York), treat yourself to two great shows – the 3rd grade production of the old Yiddish Tale “It Could Always Be Worse” and the 4th-5th combined production of the classic Christmas Carol, San Francisco School style. Shows start at 7 PM and should be over around 8:30’ish. Suitable for all ages – bring the kids!! PLEASE NOTE: 3rd–5th grade students should arrive between 6:15 and 6:30 PM to get into costume, warm up their voices, etc.
Ice Skating Information for Friday Late start for Elementary and Middle School Classes at 9 AM:
Extended Day still begins at 7:30 AM and at 8:30 there is an extended recess until 9 AM.
Ice Skating Departures & Directions:
Middle School: Depart SFS 9:40 – 9:50 AM, Depart rink at 11:40 AM at carousel
5th Grade carpools depart 9:50 AM, Depart rink from 12 – 12:10 PM at carousel
4th Grade carpools depart 10 AM, Depart rink from 12 – 12:10 PM at carousel
3rd Grade carpools depart 10:05 AM, Depart rink from 12 – 12:10 PM at carousel
2nd Grade carpools depart 10:10 AM, Depart rink from 12 – 12:10 PM at carousel
1st Grade carpools depart 10:15 AM, Depart rink from 12 – 12:10 PM at carousel
Yerba Buena Ice Rink Address & Directions:
Address is 750 Folsom Street between 3rd and 4th Streets, however, for greater ease with drop off and pickup, we are providing staff escorts at Moscone Center’s drop off zone on Howard Street, by the carousel.
Take 101 north and exit at 4th Street. Driving on Bryant, turn left onto 3rd Street. Stay in left lane. Turn left onto Howard, stay in left lane. Pull into the Moscone Center drop-off zone, proceed toward the carousel, and hand off students to escorts.
Middle School look for Julie or Tiffany at the carousel. Elementary look for Maggie, Solveig or Toni at the carousel. Teachers will escort students from carpools to the rink. Drivers can either drop students with the escorts or park and escort students in themselves. Drivers are welcome to skate also!
If Parking: Fifth & Mission Parking Garage - Free Parking
833 Mission Street (between 4th & 5th Streets, adjacent to Moscone West), 415- 982-8522 x18. One hour free parking with three occupants per vehicle. Two hours free parking with four or more occupants per vehicle. Employees will validate qualified carpool participants.
Hearst Parking Center
45 Third Street (45 Third Street (entrance on Stevenson, 2 blocks from Moscone South/North), 415-989-4000.
Moscone Center Garage
(Not operated by The Moscone Center) 255 Third Street (Folsom & Howard, across the street from Moscone South's Esplanade Ballroom), 415-777-2782 (garage) or 415-538-7888 (office).
Museum Parc Garage
300 Third Street (entrance on Third and on Folsom Streets), 415-284-9553.
Shannon’s Winter Camp Update
Shannon's Winter Camp is filled on Monday – Wednesday, December 20-22nd. There is still space on the following days: Thursday, December 23rd and Monday – Thursday, December 27-30th. Please place a completed enrollment form in Shannon's mailbox if you would like to register for any of these open dates.
One Warm Coat Drive – Donate By Thursday
The One Warm Coat Drive organized by 8th grader Jazzlyn ends this Thursday – please bring in new or good condition used outerwear (jackets, sweaters, gloves, mittens, scarves, etc.) and place in the bin at the Front Desk or in the South Class. Visit www.onewarmcoat.org for more information.
Lost and Found – This Thursday
This Thursday at 5 PM the Lost and Found will be cleared, laundered, and donated to the One Warm Coat Drive (see above). Please remember to label all clothing since labeled clothing is returned to the owners!
8th Grade Trip Information Night
All 8th grade students and parents are encouraged to attend the information night on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, from 7-8:30 PM in the Activity Room, to learn about the new Nicaragua trip. The trip organizers from ViviandesLeon will be on hand to present and to answer questions, and guests from San Francisco Friends School will talk about their own experiences on this trip last year.
SFS Kitchen Request – Mugs Needed
Do you have extra coffee mugs at home that you want to donate? The kitchen at school would love to have them! Thanks from Patty and Jane!
Upcoming Eighth Grade Fundraisers:
The Great Holiday Cookie Bake Sale
We will be selling many different types of luscious holiday cookies by the dozen at morning and afternoon carpool on Wednesday and Thursday, December 15th and 16th, and at the Elementary School Holiday Play on Thursday evening. Please come to school prepared to buy some cookies, and support the 8th grade class in their fundraising efforts! Thank you very much!
Ring in the New – But Don’t Throw Out the Old!
Don’t forget to make room for all your new holiday acquisitions by donating your old household items, adult clothing and unwanted collectables to the 8th grade fundraising drive! We’ll make it easy for you: just drop off your gently used stuff at morning (only) carpool on Thursday, January 13 and we’ll do the rest. Need more time? We’ll collect again in February and March. For more information about what can (electronics) and cannot (kids clothes and toys) be accepted, visit www.communitythriftsf.org/donate/. Or drop off your cast offs directly to Community Thrift on 623 Valencia Street and tell them you want to support The San Francisco School! For more information, please contact ellensanfrancisco@gmail.com. Ho Ho Ho!
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
Office Space Available
Mission Bay office available for rent. Located at a very accessible area to public transportation (bus, T-3rd and Caltrain), at the corner of 3rd and Townsend Street. It is fully furnished with Internet and phone access. Space includes one conference room, a receptionist area, small kitchenette and a private bathroom. If interested, please call SFS parent Fay Coad (415-225-0517).
