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Winter 2019

Morning Glory Kindergarten Lantern Walk in November

Golden Bridges School Mission Statement
Upcoming events
Crime and Punishment Movie Screening
February Farm Camp
Plant a Party
Parent-Baby Class
Enrollment
Careers

Golden Bridges School offers an innovative, place-based education steeped in the urban outdoors of the southern neighborhoods of San Francisco. With a passionate commitment to the development of the whole human being, we strive to harmonize the physical, emotional, and intellectual life of each child. By bringing developmentally appropriate academic rigor through hands-on experience, nourishment of the imagination, care for the earth, and a commitment to social justice, we equip students with tools to become free-thinking, moral human beings.

Farmer Jenna and 4th Grader working on our fence for the animals

3rd Grade shelter building at the farm

2nd Grade lesson in the Honeycomb House

4th Grade writing and editing

Kindergarten Gratitude Feast

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Upcoming Events and Offerings
See details of each event below

January 29 || Screening of "Crime + Punishment"
February 19-22 || February Break Camp
February 27-April 3 || Parent-Baby Class, Session 1
March 9 || Plant a Party Auction
April 24-May 29 || Parent-Baby Class, Session 2
May 4 || May Fair

"Crime + Punishment" Screening

On Tuesday, January 29th at 6:30pm, please join Golden Bridges School's Social Justice Committee for a private screening of Crime + Punishment, an award-winning documentary that tells the story of the "NYPD 12," twelve brave police officers who are suing New York City and New York Police Department over forced racial quotas. The screening will be held at The Little Roxie.

We also encourage you to stay for a Q&A and discussion after the film. Thank you to Eric Mezgar, GBS parent and producer/editor of the film, for this special screening.

Click here to reserve your ticket!
The Eventbrite password to reserve tickets is: GBS.

Tickets are free of charge/donation-based, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot only if you are sure you will make it.

While entry is free, we are grateful for donations to the Social Justice Committee, which will allow us to offer events like this in the future. All gifts are tax-deductible.

This screening is for adults only.

Public transportation is highly recommended, as parking is difficult.

The film begins promptly at 6:30pm. Please stay for the Q&A/discussion with Eric Metzgar from 8:30-9pm.

Film synopsis:

Amidst a landmark class-action lawsuit over illegal policing quotas, Crime + Punishment chronicles the remarkable efforts and struggles of a group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and the young minorities they are pressured to arrest and summons in New York City. A highly intimate and cinematic experience with unprecedented access, Crime + Punishment examines the United States' most powerful police department through the brave endeavors of a group of active duty officers and one unforgettable private investigator who risk their careers and safety to bring light to harmful policing practices which have plagued the precincts and streets of New York City for decades.

Excelsior Food Pantry Community Service Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl at "Rad Girls" event

Kindergarten mortar and pestle work Math in First Grade

February Farm Camp

We will be offering farm camp during February Break! We are happy to have a great group of teachers lead camp on our amazing farm during the week of Feb 18. Camp will include woodworking, animal care, free play, chores, crafts, and
a pizza party on Friday.

Ages 5-10
Drop-off/pick-up at 65 Ocean Avenue.
We will walk to the farm at 203 Cotter Street.

9am-2:30pm - $65 day ($55 for sibling)
OR
9am-5:30 - $100 day ($85 for sibling)
Pack Snack and Lunch. Aftercare snack provided.

Discounts will be available if we reach an enrollment minimum.
Sign up HERE
Contact Jessie with any questions.

Parent/Baby Class

Golden Bridges School is excited to announce our first class for parents & their babies
(6-12 mo old)!

This class offers: Opportunity to learn about the richness of child observation through baby exploration and play; singing and baby games; light snack and community building. Simple crafts will be brought as well.

Location: 3358 22nd St. at Dandelion Preschool
Facilitator: Lauren Cesca (lauren@goldenbridgesschool.org)

As this is our pilot class, we are starting with two sessions of 6 weeks. Classes will be every Wednesday, held at Dandelion preschool (3358 22nd St.) You may attend one or both of the sessions. Supplies and a light snack are included in the registration fee. Preregistration is required. Each session is limited to 6 children (the 7th being the facilitator’s child).
(Please note that parking may take time in the neighborhood.)

Session 1: February 27th through April 3rd, WEDNESDAYS
Session 2: April 24th through May 29th, WEDNESDAYS

Class Schedule:
10:00 Join us in the garden social time and for greeting/songs.
10:20 Transition into the playroom for baby observation while babies have uninterrupted, self-directed play
10:40/50 Social time with conversation and sharing our observations
11:15 Baby games and lullabies, small puppet show or simple craft
11:25 Tidy up and say goodbye

Fee for 6 sessions: $175 (to be billed via email upon registration, no refund for missed classes)

To register, please sign-up using this sign-up genius.
For other registration or finance questions, please contact Jessie Elliot

Preschoolers making gingerbread cookies Beaming 2nd graders and their handknit dolls

Plant a Party

Please join us for our 5th Annual Plant a Party on March 9 at the
Italian American Social Club.

Food by Nopalito, Italian American Social Club and our very own Chef Jon
Beer and Wine included with a cash cocktail bar
Dessert and coffee
Dancing

Silent auction including handmade treasures from our community
Live auction including class projects and trips
Online auction (live soon!) including gift certificates, experiences, tickets, and more.
Fund a Need for our tuition assistance program

We would love to see you!

Tickets are on sale now through eventbrite (see the link below).

https://plantaparty2019.eventbrite.com

Music at Michaelmas Festival Michaelmas puppet show, "The Firecastle"

4th Grade performing at Dia de los Muertos Winter Solstice Spiral

Movement Class with the Grades

Enrollment

We are still accepting applications for 1st through 5th Grade.

Please contact Jessie Elliot with enrollment questions.

Careers

We are hiring!

Please visit the careers page on our website to learn more about our openings for:

Director of Farm Camp

First Grade Teacher

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