I wanted to introduce myself and welcome you (or welcome you back) to Starr King Elementary School. I’ve already been able to meet a number of families in and around the neighborhood. I am very much looking to getting acquainted with each of you as we engage in a full and productive year of teaching and learning.

As I was hired after the close of the school year, I also wanted to provide a little background about me:

• Eight years of experience as a school administrator, seven years as an elementary school principal and one year as a middle school vice principal.
• Thirteen years of teaching experience
• Twenty-six years of education experience overall
• A belief, based in evidence, of the potential of every child.

This past year, I visited shining examples of schools in cities like Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. I witnessed how these schools create the right chemistry atmosphere or environment etc. for excellence. With Starr King’s top notch faculty, engaged parents, and motivated students, our school has all of the right ingredients. I am honored that the school community chose me to be a part of its journey.

I have a couple of updates in response to questions I’ve already received concerning staffing, class assignments, and school uniforms:

• The school uniform policy will remain in place.
• I will post our revised staff list within the next week..
• Class lists will be posted the day before school begins.

This week, I will post (and mail) a calendar that includes important dates, some additional procedural information for new families to our school, a note about openings on the School Site Council, and other tidbits that might help you feel oriented and ready for a great school year. I will be on campus starting Friday of this week and then every day as of next Monday. Please feel free to drop by to say hello.

I’m excited to join the Starr King community and continue to build upon its tradition of innovation and excellence.

Looking forward,
Greg John
Principal

This fun event will have lots of food, childcare and activities for the kids at the event, and a Silent Auction.

To whet your appetites for the great items that will be available at the Silent Auction, please download the Spring Fling Auction Preview here.

Remember that all proceeds go to Starr King Elementary – even if it is purchasing services at face value, these businesses have donated their goods and services to Starr King so when you purchase these items the money supports the school.

We have rounded up many exciting and wonderful items including:

Disneyland tix! (plus Great America, Gilroy Gardens, Giants, SF Symphony, & Opera)
-Museums: Exploratorium, Asian Art, DeYoung, Legion of Honor, Academy
of Sciences, BADM, more!
-Restaurant gift certificates: Pacific Catch, Grandeho, Goat Hill Pizza, and more
-Services: massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, hair and nails
-Kid stuff: camps, classes, Recess, My Gym, kid bike and scooters!
-Travel: Tahoe cabin 4-nite stay, Deluxe Colorado family ski vacation
-bargains: kid (and adult) jewelry

What: Starr King Spring Fling
When: Sunday, May 23rd, from 2pm to 5pm (auction closes at 3:45,
raffle pix about 4:30)
Where: NABE — the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (953 DeHaro St 94107)
For more information and periodic updates see the Spring Fling page or download a Spring Fling Flyer (Spring Fling Flyer Spanish) to distribute to friends and family. Also available is a post-card sized as seen in the Potrero View.

“short plays by short people”
See Seven Original plays written by Fifth Graders of Starr King Elementary. 2 Performances Only!

Friday May 14th at 6:30pm
Friday May 21st at 11:00am

deYoung Museum
Koret Auditorium
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco

Reserve your FREE tickets here.

For more information about the event download this flyer.