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May 11, 2020
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Machado Messenger
You can read the latest Machado Messenger here. It includes a budget update, wellness checks, information on new district learning material, state testing update, link to the new online parent/emergency contact form, and information on next years possible school schedule. 
Live PFC/SSC Meeting Next Week
Tuesday, May 19, 5:30-6:30pm
 
The PFC and SSC will host a joint live webinar meeting on Tuesday, May 19 to close out the school year and look ahead to next year. We will send out a survey prior to the meeting to solicit question from the community Mr Machado or the PFC and SSC members to answer. More details will follow.
New Library and Outdoor Learning Space
Ms. Sarah has secured funding from the SFUSD Libraries Department to create a container garden on our new library learning deck. The new planters will create a beautiful, drought tolerant learning garden for all of our students to enjoy. Come join the Garden Committee when school is back in session to help us install this little breath of fresh air. Email garden@harveymilk.com if you are interested. 

And, through Donors Choose, Ms. Sarah's yoga mat project was fully funded. During lunch recess, students have the option to participate in crafting, building, and making activities in the Library. Yoga mats would mean that a yoga class could be offered to students, inside or outside. Students could also have access to the mats during library time, if they need a break from the group and an opportunity to cool down.
Goodbye Mobile Classrooms
Construction seems to speeding along while the rest of us shelter in place. The two bungalows have now been removed so we can get an idea of how the yard will look and all the extra space we've gained.
Breakfast Around the World at Home
Our morning program students planned to make breakfast burritos this week, a truly American creation that was first popularized in the Southwest. You can find our recipe here and a Dance Friday-worthy tribute to the dish here. Use the recipe as a general guide and fill your burrito with anything you have on hand! 
HMCRA Community Support Fund
With the uncertainty in our economy now, Ms. Summer, our school social worker, has identified a few families in our Harvey Milk community in need of some additional support for groceries. If you’re able and interested in contributing money to our “Community Support Fund” or want to learn more, please email vicepresident@harveymilk.com to receive information about donations and plans to support this part of our community. 
Free Tutoring from the San Francisco Public Library
For students needing homework and extra academic support, the San Francisco Public Library has free one-on-one tutoring available from Brainfuse.  This is available 24/7 with live tutors from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Support HMCRA Community Businesses
The full directory of HMCRA “Community Businesses”  to support can be found here

We have a new business for you this week:

Produce Box
www.missionbowlingclub.com/store

Mission Bowling Club is partnering with Greenleaf Produce (www.greenleafsf.com) to provide premium boxes of produce to our community.  We have added a $10 fee to raise money for Mission Bowling Club.   Here are the details: 

There are two boxes to choose from Both are approximately 12-14 Lbs of Produce per box:
  • Organic Produce Box price is $43 = $3.07 per pound 
  • Produce Market Box price is $34 = $2.42 per pound
Order by Thursday for Friday delivery  (we need a 10 orders to make the minimum); if we don't make the minimum the week you order...delivery is guaranteed the next Friday 

Pick up is at Mission Bowling Club (3176 17th Street at South Van Ness) on FRIDAYS between 12 - 5 pm.   

To place an order you can email molly@missionbowlingclub.com or through their website: www.missionbowlingclub.com/store.  

 
If you own a small business or service, we would love to add you to our directory. Please share if you are offering gift cards, online purchases, delivery of goods, virtual services, etc., by filling out this form. If you know of anyone with a small business who may not read the newsletter please email communications@harveymilk.com so we can contact them. 
SFUSD Family Resource Link
The SFUSD Family Resource Link is a new service that helps families navigate SFUSD resources and questions during distance learning.

Families with questions can access the Family Resource Link in three ways:
  • Email a request to familylink@sfusd.edu
  • Go to familylink.sfusd.edu to complete an online request form
  • Call 415-340-1716 (Hours of operation for the phone are Monday through Friday from 9 am - 1 pm).
    • Callers can leave a voicemail at all hours.
    • Translation services will be provided, as needed. 
The Family Resource Link does not replace existing phone lines and emails to reach district departments. 
Keep sharing all your children's creations for our virtual galley. We hope you and your children have been enjoying looking at some of the other creations by their classmates here

If you would like to add your child's projects to the gallery please email photos to communications@harveymilk.com
HMCRA Community Group on Google Groups!
Join the HMCRA Community Google Group to help create an interactive, positive community where members can share relevant questions, ideas and information.

Click on the link below to join the group and make sure to include the following in the additional information text box:
  • Your role (parent/guardian/staff e.g.)
  • Child’s name and grade (if a parent or guardian)

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/hmcra-community/join

The group is open to all HMCRA community members including families and faculty/staff, and is moderated and adheres to a specified set of guidelines, which can be found here.

If you have questions about the group please email kerns1@sfusd.edu or communications@harveymilk.com

Mr Machado's Office Hours
Mr Machado will hold office hours for Parents/Families this week on Monday and Wednesday at 3pm – 3:30pm, and Friday at 8:30am – 9am 
 
Joining info:  Join Hangouts Meet
  meet.google.com/jby-qxok-xcg
   
  Join by phone
  +1 470-485-9795 (PIN: 904250091)
Thank you for reading! If you have anything you would like to add to the Newsletter email communications@harveymilk.com
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