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Week of December 3, 2018
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 What's happening this week? 

Giving Tuesday: 11/27-12/4
Toy Drive: 11/26-12/21

Machado Messenger

Please read the December Machado Messenger here, which includes a profile of Coach Glenn, important staffing updates, and news about the 2019-2020 construction plans.

Last chance to double your donation!

Our Giving Tuesday match ends tomorrow, 12/4. So far we've matched $24,136 of our $25,000 goal!  With only one day left, there's still time to double your donation at harveymilksf.com. Help us cross the finish line strong!

Broadway Night Out - Come From Away

LAST CHANCE to see Come From Away, a new musical that takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Not familiar with the show? Watch the trailer here. 

As an added bonus - purchase tickets to Come From Away and double your chances of winning the Hamilton ticket lottery!

Friday, February 1, 2019 8:00 PM
Golden Gate Theater 1 Taylor Street San Francisco
Mezzanine tickets are $47 ($132 if purchased through SHN)
$10 from each ticket goes back to HMCRA
Limited tickets are available so order now!
Order here by Friday, December 7th

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting

Thursday December 13th, 5-6 pm, Room 202

Family resources for raising an inclusive and empathetic child. Snacks and child care provided.

At the next Diversity and Inclusion committee meeting we will be discussing how parents and caregivers can assist their kids in breaking down labels in the classroom and beyond. Information will be provided to help families have conversations that focus on empathy and avoid stereotyping. If you have any questions please email diversity@harveymilk.com.

Help with the Holiday Toy Drive

First Grade teacher Ms. Francis's annual toy drive for kids in need runs this year from November 26 - December 21. Please bring unwrapped toys for children 0-17 (teens love gift cards!) to morning circle of the big toy barrel outside the office. Thank you in advance!

Exciting fundraiser with SF Gay Men’s Chorus!

New dates have just been added to our fundraiser with the SF Gay Men's Chorus! We still have open volunteer slots on 12/7 and 12/8 at 7:30pm and on Christmas Eve at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Help collect donations from audience members, see Mr. Swick sing and dance his heart out, and enjoy a fabulous holiday concert for free! In 2015, all six SFGMC concerts raised over $30K for our school. Together, we can do it again!

Click here for more information about this great fundraising opportunity.

Click here to volunteer. 

Read Dr. Tim Selling, Artistic Director of The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus article about the upcoming fundraiser in San Francisco Bay Times.

Last Week of the Book Fair!

Didn't get a chance to shop at the book fair? It continues online through 12/9! The school receives 50% of sales and you have an even bigger selection to choose from online. Books will ship for free to the school before winter break.
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/harveymilkcivilrightsacad

Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy’s 20% Off Holiday Shopping Days are from December 13 – 15, 2018.

Everyone who signed up to support Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy can shop all day at any of their stores and receive 20% off their whole purchase. Some exclusions apply. Read here more here how to become a Basementeer.

Save the Date: Winter Peace Assembly

The Winter Peace Assembly will take place December 20th from 5:30-7:00pm in the cafeteria. More details will be shared closer to the date but mark your calendars now! (or subscribe to the school calendar below)

Morning Program Family Gratitude Breakfast

Friday December 14, 8-9am, Cafeteria

All students who attend the before-school program and their families are warmly invited to a Family Gratitude Breakfast hosted by the YMCA and The Breakfast Project. Friday, December 14 from 8-9am in the school cafeteria. Student chefs will be proudly serving their own waffles, whipped cream, a seasonal fruit salad, and peppermint tea. Siblings accompanied by parents/guardians are welcome!

Big Bucks from Amazon

This fundraiser has the potential to bring in significant money to the school, and it takes very little effort. If you shop at Amazon just go to (and BOOKMARK!) our website's link: harveymilk.com/amazon/ before adding anything to your basket, and we will earn up to 10% of your Amazon purchases! This is NOT the AmazonSmile Program (it's bigger and better!) but can be combined with that by selecting "Harvey Milk Parent Faculty Club" as your charity, which earns an extra 0.5%.

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

  • 11/26-12/21: Toy Drive
  • 11/27-12/4: Giving Tuesday 
  • Fri 12/7 & Sat 12/8: SF Gay Men Chorus Fundraiser, Nourse Theater
  • Tue 12/11: PFC Meeting, 6:30-8:00pm
  • Thu 12/13: Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting, 5-6pm
  • 12/13-12/15: Sports Basement Fundraiser
  • Fri 12/14: Morning Program Family Gratitude Breakfast, 8-9am
  • Fri 12/14, PFC Meeting Recap, 9:30-10:00am
  • Wed 12/18: SSC Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm
  • 12/17-12/19: 4/5th grades to NatureBridge
  • Thu 12/20: Winter Peace Assembly, 5:30-7:00pm
  • Fri 12/21: Last day of fall semester
  • Mon 12/24: SF Gay Men Chorus Fundraiser, Castro Theater
Download Decembers Event Calendar here
SCHOOL CALENDAR
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