Things to know as you begin your school life at Rooftop!
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How do we adjust?
The first few weeks for the students (especially Kindergartners) as well as teachers is a time for settling in and developing new routines. This adjustment period can effect patterns of eating, sleeping, energy, etc. Please be sure to communicate with your child’s teachers if you are concerned, but also give some time for everyone, parents, teachers and students to adjust to the new school year.
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What time does school start? 
On the Twin Peaks campus, school starts at 9:30 am and ends at 3:45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday. On Wednesdays, there is early release and school ends at 2:30pm. At the Mayeda campus, school starts at 9:30 am and ends at 4:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday. On Wednesdays, there is early release and school ends at 2:15pm.  Please be sure to have your child to school on time.
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What aftercare options are available?
There are several aftercare programs available for Rooftop Students, the most popular of which is the on-site program run by CASA (please note that this program is not run by Rooftop or SFUSD). For additional aftercare options, please contact welcome@rooftopk8.org.
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For all other Rooftop on-site, independent after school programs please visit After School Programs.
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Where do I drop off and pick up?
Please drop off your children on Corbett and Dixie streets. Please be cautious as there is a great deal of traffic. Pick up at the same location. Also, do not use Burnett as a drop-off location as this is the Teachers Parking Lot and there is no supervision. Please refrain from blocking our neighbor’s driveways.
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How do I stay in communication with Rooftop? 
Our main communication application is through Rooftop ParentSquare, including our weekly newsletter. ParentSquare is your direct communication channel around events, classroom/teacher updates and more. All incoming families will receive an automatic Rooftop ParentSquare invitation - check your inbox. If you have not received an invite, please request access by reaching out to parentsquare@rooftopk8.org.
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How do we get involved?
Please don’t hesitate to get involved in the educational life of your child. Rooftop relies heavily on family volunteers. Please sign up to join the PTA and check ParentSquare for our many volunteer opportunities. You can also ask your Class Liaison or child’s teacher how you can best support them.  There is always something for folks to do on & off campus, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
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What are the annual fundraisers?
Each year we have three main fundraising events: The Rooftop Run in the Fall (a walk-a-thon type event), the Art Auction in the early Spring, and the Read-a-Thon in the late Spring. These events raise in excess of $300,000 per year toward PTA-sponsored programs. Visit our fundraising page to learn more.
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How do we share concerns and affirmations?
Please be sure to keep all lines of communication open with teachers and administration. Rooftop wants to be responsive to your affirmations, thoughts & concerns. Each teacher prefers differing modes of communication, but all are focused on creating a positive partnership so your child can thrive.
 
What is morning circle?
Rooftop lives out its commitment to community by gathering as one community to share a project and/or learning from a particular class. At 10:40am on Mondays through Thursdays, all Rooftop students gather in the yard to sing our school song. One class presents a project to their fellow students. 
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