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School Tour
Nov
5

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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Panda Chase Fun Run
Nov
8

Panda Chase Fun Run

🏃‍♂️🐼 The Panda Chase Fun Run is back! This annual event raises funds for our PE program.

We’ll continue to update this event with details and fundraising resources—plus, join us for a post-race BBQ and the exciting Panda name announcement! 🎉

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School Tour
Dec
5

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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School Tour
Dec
16

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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School Tour
Jan
14

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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School Tour
Jan
29

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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School Tour
Feb
18

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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School Tour
Mar
13

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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Halloween Parade
Oct
31

Halloween Parade

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon! Students will kick off Halloween with a costume parade in the Upper Yard, followed by safe and festive trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. This fun tradition is a wonderful way for kids to show off their creative costumes!


👩‍👩‍👧 Parent Participation

  • Children will begin changing into costumes around 2:00 PM. Our younger students may need assistance getting ready. You'll hear from teachers/room parents on class-specific requests around this!

  • Parents are welcome to join in the Upper Yard starting at 2:20 PM.

🍬 We need candy!

  • Drop off donations in the mummy bin, located at the front office.

  • Please send single-pack treats (no nuts, please!).

  • Prefer to donate funds? Use our Venmo code to contribute toward candy purchases.

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School Tour
Oct
23

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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School Tour
Oct
10

School Tour

🐼 GET TO KNOW US!

Looking for a welcoming, community-driven K–5 school in Russian Hill? 💛
Join a Yick Wo Elementary School Tour to learn more about our vibrant, close-knit community and the enriching programs that make our small school shine.

📅 Tour Dates (All at 10:00 AM)
Oct 10 • Oct 23 • Nov 5 • Dec 5 • Dec 16
Jan 14 • Jan 29 • Feb 18 • Mar 13

📍 Meet at: Front Lobby (inside main entry)
📍 Address: 2245 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
📧 Questions? pto.yickwo@gmail.com
🔗 Register here: Google Form Link

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Please meet on the front steps at the main entrance, and allow extra time for parking—it can be tricky in the neighborhood!

Why Families Love Yick Wo:
Later Start Time! 9:30 AM start makes mornings easier for families.
Small & Supportive: Around 200 students—everyone knows each other.
Strong Community: Active PTO and engaged parent volunteers.
Creative Enrichment: Art, dance, music, PE, and more—many funded by the PTO.
Whole-Child Approach: We focus on academic, social, emotional, and artistic growth.
On-Site Before & After Care: Convenient for working families.

💬 Our Mission:
Yick Wo Elementary School fosters lifelong learning by providing enriching academic, social, emotional, artistic, and physical development experiences for every student.

Come see what makes Yick Wo Elementary such a special part of Russian Hill and the North Beach community! 🌈🐼

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Annual Ice Cream Social
Sep
20

Annual Ice Cream Social

Let’s kick off the school year with something sweet! Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social, a casual and fun community gathering open to all Yick Wo families. It's the perfect chance to meet new friends, reconnect after summer, and enjoy a (hopefully) sunny afternoon in the park.

🍨 Ben & Jerry’s is donating the ice cream (thank you!), and we’ll have a toppings bar—just bring your sweet tooth and your family! Siblings welcome!

👉 We’re looking for topping donations (no nuts, please!) like sprinkles, chocolate chips, fruit, cookie crumbles, and more. If you can bring something, please sign up via the link below.

Hosted with love by the PTO, this event is all about building community, sharing smiles, and making memories.

See you there!

RSVP + Sign Up for Toppings
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Kindergarten Orientation
Aug
18

Kindergarten Orientation

Welcome to the first day of kindergarten at Yick Wo Elementary!

Families will begin in the upper yard for a schoolwide welcome, followed by a kindergarten orientation for parents/guardians and classroom time for students.

First Week Schedule:

  • Mon–Tues (8/18–8/19): 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Wed (8/20): 9:30 AM – 2:20 PM - Early dismissal (every Wednesday)

  • Thurs–Fri (8/21–8/22): 9:30 AM – 3:35 PM - Regular hours

For the full day-of schedule and important information, please refer to the Kindergarten Orientation Packet.

To learn more about the basics of school life, visit our Welcome Page.

欢迎来到益和小学幼儿园的第一天!当天,家长和孩子将在上层操场参加全校欢迎活动,随后家长/监护人将参加幼儿园新生介绍会,孩子则进入课堂活动。

第一周时间表:

  • 周一至周二(8/18–8/19): 上午 9:30 – 中午 12:00

  • 周三(8/20): 上午 9:30 – 下午 2:20

  • 周四至周五(8/21–8/22): 上午 9:30 – 下午 3:35

详细日程和重要信息请参阅幼儿园新生介绍资料包

想进一步了解我们学校的基本信息,请访问我们的欢迎页面。

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Kindergarten Playdate
Aug
10

Kindergarten Playdate

Come kick off the school year with food, fun, and new friends!

Calling all incoming Kinder families! Come meet other kindergarteners and their grownups at this casual, fun-filled playdate. A great chance to make new friends and start building your Yick Wo community before school begins! 💛

Got questions? Contact Ranee Kwong (incoming Kinder & 4th grade parent, PTO Co-Treasurer) at ranee.kwong@gmail.com.

Questions for the PTO? Email us anytime at pto.yickwo@gmail.com.

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All-Family Potluck Playdate
Jul
20

All-Family Potluck Playdate

Come kick off the school year with food, fun, and new friends!

All incoming and current Yick Wo families are invited to connect, play, and share a dish. Bring something to share and join the fun!

📝 RSVP HERE
❓ Questions? Contact Constance Hill at constance7@gmail.com

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School Tour for Incoming Families (Copy)
Jan
28

School Tour for Incoming Families (Copy)

Join the tours to learn more about us and see if you'd like to be part of our vibrant, community- driven school.

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. We will meet on the steps at the main entrance. Please provide ample time to find parking since it can be challenging in this area!

RSVP for a tour here.

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School Tour for Incoming Families
Jan
24

School Tour for Incoming Families

Join the tours to learn more about us and see if you'd like to be part of our vibrant, community- driven school.

Each tour lasts approximately one hour. We will meet on the steps at the main entrance. Please provide ample time to find parking since it can be challenging in this area!

RSVP for a tour here.

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Oct
31

Safe Trick or Treating!

  • Leavenworth & Greenwich San Francisco CA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us on Leavenworth street between Filbert and Lombard streets for safe, car-free, trick or treating and Halloween fun! The street will be closed and there will be light drinks and refreshments.

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