Can i join a summer 2024 play date?

Yes! We will be planning summer 2024 play dates for new and returning families soon. If you would like to sign up, please do so here and we will contact you once the play dates have been scheduled.

Can I tour Yick Wo?

Yes! If your child was recently assigned to Yick Wo Elementary in the SFUSD lottery, we are holding one more informational tour on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:00am. You can sign up here!

In total, we have seven tours scheduled for 2023-24:

  • Friday, September 22 at 10:00am

  • Thursday, October 12 at 10:00am

  • Wednesday, October 25 at 10:00am

  • Friday, November 17 at 10:00am

  • Monday, December 4 at 10:00am

  • Friday, January 19 at 10:00am

  • Friday, April 19 at 10:00am

Each tour will last approximately one hour. To sign up for a tour, please fill out this form. Thank you!

What time can I drop off my child?

  • The Lombard Street gate opens at 9:20 and supervision on the yard begins at that time.

  • We encourage parents and guardians to stay on the yard with your child and join us for the morning circle.

  • 9:27: Ready bell rings and students join their teachers and classes.

  • Morning circle begins at 9:28

  • Teachers bring students into the building after the morning circle, and parents exit the yard via the Lombard Street gate.

  • Please do NOT double park on Lombard. We have a crossing guard at the corner of Lombard and Jones Streets helping families cross safely. If you are driving, please park first and then walk your child to campus. Double parking impedes school buses and puts the entire school and neighborhood community at risk.

how does afternoon pickup work?

  • Pick up is on the upper yard. Please enter using the Lombard Street gate.

  • Reminder: Kinder pick up will always be 10 minutes earlier than grades 1-5.

  • If your child goes to TelHi or Salesians, they also go to the upper yard for pick up from a designated spot.

  • Again, please do not double park.

What are options for morning care at Yick Wo?

Morning care is offered onsite by the Excel YMCA Chinatown Team who have long run the after-school program at Yick Wo.  Please check in with the school office to register for the morning care program.

What after-school programs are available for Yick Wo students?

On-Site: The Chinatown YMCA runs an on-site program at Yick Wo (3:30-6:30pm) Click HERE for more information on ExCEL 

Off-site: Many Yick Wo families utilize the After School Academy at the Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center (3:30-6pm). Tel-Hi staff come to Yick Wo at dismissal and safely walk the kids to the Tel-Hi Community center located at 660 Lombard Street. Click HERE for information on Tel-Hi ASA or contact Josh Feierstein, Program Director, at (415) 421-6443 ext. 30 or Jfeierstein@telhi.org

Off-site:  Salesians Boys and Girls Club picks up students in 3rd grade and up from Yick Wo at the end of the school day and transports them via school bus to Club, which is located at 680 Filbert Street in North Beach. For more information visit: https://salesianclub.org

What are the lunch options for students?

All students may bring their own lunch from home or purchase hot-lunch at school. ALL families are encouraged to fill out application to see if they qualify for free or reduced fee lunches. You can apply and/or set up an account for lunch payments HERE.

What is the PTO?

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a non-profit independent group of volunteers. Committed to assisting in school activities, fundraising for activities not funded by the district, and facilitating communication between parents, teachers and students. Meetings are open to all families and all families may participate in voting. FREE childcare provided for families attending meeting.

What is the SSC?

The School Site Council (SSC) is the governing body of the school that uses data and community input to set priorities and then allocate funding to support these priorities. Meets monthly from 4:00 -5:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to all families. *Only elected members may vote. 

What is the BAC/ELAC?

The Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)/English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is the committee for parents or other community members who want to advocate for English Learners. 16 languages are spoken at Yick Wo. The purpose of the committee is to advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for English learners. Meets monthly and meetings are open to all families. 

What is konstella and why should I sign up for it?

Konstella is a secure internal platform that allows Yick Wo parents to easily organize events and share important information electronically. All information on Konstella can be translated into almost any language.  All Yick Wo families must sign up for Konstella to receive school related communications.