Events

their child. Seeking referrals from other parents, as well as our Parents Association, can be of great support when looking for special care for your child.

PLEASE NOTE: For the 2021–2022 school year, some events will be held over Zoom or in a hybrid mode (partially in-person / partially virtual). We are hard at work planning these special Friends traditions, and will communicate our plans clearly to our families as each event approaches.

Each school year includes a myriad of events, from class-specific gatherings to school-wide functions. Below are a few of our most important events involving parents, but this is by no means an exhaustive list.

Back-to-School Night – Please clear your calendar for this information-filled evening! You’ll have a chance to find out more about the curriculum, spend some time with your child’s teacher(s), view student art and projects, sign up for Parents Association activities, and hear about special plans and programs. Back-to-School Night also marks the launch of our Annual Fund.

Blue Party – Each spring, the Parents Association hosts the Blue Party, an all-school themed party that includes dinner, dancing, and a silent auction to support the school’s Adjustable Tuition program. Blue Party volunteers help organize all aspects of this fun event, from party planning to soliciting auction items. Some of our most beloved auction items are one-of-a-kind SFFS family contributions ranging from a Pasta-Making Party to a hiking tour of San Francisco to a Broadway tunes sing-along and dinner. Help of all kinds is welcome; please contact the Development Office to learn more.

Booktopia – Each fall, parents are invited to Booktopia, an evening event at a local bookstore to support our school’s library and Birthday Book program. This event is timed to help you with your holiday shopping.

Crafts Fair – Held on a Saturday each winter, the Crafts Fair is an annual favorite, and features crafts and foods made by talented members of the SFFS community, including community partners, parents, teachers, alumni, and Middle School students. There’s music, a café, and a wonderfully festive vibe.

GrandFriends Day – This beloved SFFS tradition is a time for grandparents and special friends of students to visit our school, learn about school programs and activities, and spend time with students in their classroom. This event is for non-parent relatives and friends.

Presentation Night (Middle School) – See Student Assessment

Portfolio Day (Lower School) – See Student Assessment

Service Opportunities – Service is a great way to build connections with other SFFS families and put our Quaker values into action, and make an impact in our greater community. The Parents Association Service Committee works to organize service days in the fall and spring, as well as maintain ongoing opportunities throughout the year. These are open to all families at SFFS, and typically are joint endeavors with neighborhood or city organizations. In the past, we’ve partnered with local public schools and restaurants to support various gardening and maintenance projects. We’ve also had a longstanding service project with the SF Quaker Meeting through their weekend food pantry. Keep an eye out for announcements about events and opportunities, and if you’re interested in joining the Service Committee, please reach out to the Parents Association.

Winter Celebration – Held on the last day of school before Winter Break, this festive morning is a celebration of the performing arts and an opportunity for parents to enjoy student performances in music, drama, and dance. Students are dismissed at noon the day of Winter Celebration.

Year-End Celebration – We celebrate the end of the school year with a Community Meeting for Worship, student performances, and a sing-along in a meadow in Golden Gate Park. Families (including siblings) are invited to join teachers, students, and staff for this all-school event. It has become tradition for teachers and students to walk or travel on Muni to the park. After the student performances and a few words from Mike and the Parents Association, students are dismissed for the summer. Rumor has it, on the way to a Year-End Celebration one year, a teacher told a Kindergartner, “You are a Kindergartner when you get on the bus, but you become a 1st-Grader when you leave the meadow!”