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<h1>Keep Yick Wo Open!</h1>

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<p>Upcoming public Town Hall to discuss the future of Yick Wo and other schools selected for closure. It's a chance for our community to voice concerns and push back against the school closure decision.</p><p>Time and location to be announced soon.</p>

<h4>Budget Town Hall #3</h4>

<p>Upcoming public Town Hall to dsicuss the future of Yick Wo and other schools selected for closure. It's a chance for our community to voice concerns and push back against the school closure decision.</p><p>Time and location to be announced soon.</p>

Budget Town Hall #3

<p>The upcoming Board of Education meeting is a critical moment in our fight to keep Yick Wo Elementary open. This is our opportunity to stand together as a community and show our support. Your voice matters—join us and help make a difference!</p><p>Time and location to be announced soon.</p>

<h4>Board of Education Meeting - ATTENDANCE CRITICAL</h4>

Board of Education Meeting - ATTENDANCE CRITICAL

<p>Join us at the Chinatown Night Market to show your support for Yick Wo Elementary! We'll be marching with our Panda Gear. Stop us to learn more about our campaign, share your story, and find out how you can help keep our school open. </p><p>Together, we can make a difference!</p>

<h4>Chinatown Night Market</h4>

<p>Join us at the Chinatown Night Market to show your support for Yick Wo Elementary! We'll be marching with our Panda Gear. Stop us to learn more about our campaign, share your story, and find out how you can help keep our school open. </p>

Chinatown Night Market

<p>Come cheer the kids on as we march in the parade to raise awareness and support for Yick Wo Elementary. Look for our signs and join us in the fight to keep our school open!</p>

<h4>Italian Heritage Parade</h4>

Italian Heritage Parade

<p>The final Board of Education meeting will announce the decision on Yick Wo Elementary’s future. This is the moment we’ve been working toward—let’s show up in full force and demonstrate the strength of our community. Your presence can make a difference.</p><p>Time and location to be announced soon.</p>

<h4>Board of Education Meeting - Final Decision</h4>

Board of Education Meeting - Final Decision

<p>Come cheer the kids on at the Panda Chase! Our annual FUNdraising event raises money for Yick Wo’s physical education program. Participants will chase a panda, our school mascot. </p><p>At Yick Wo, we pride ourselves on raising a significant portion of our own funds to support extracurricular programs, from PE to arts, gardening and music, ensuring that our students have access to a well-rounded education. Your participation helps us keep these enriching activities alive and thriving for all our kids!</p><p><a href="https://www.yickwo.com/pandachase" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">More information</a></p>

<h4>Panda Chase Fundraiser</h4>

<p>Come cheer the kids on at the Panda Chase! Our annual FUNdraising event raises money for Yick Wo’s physical education program. Participants will chase a panda, our school mascot. </p>

Panda Chase Fundraiser

<p>This is a critical moment to make our voices heard! The upcoming Board of Education meeting is open for public comment, and your presence can make a difference. Wear your Yick Wo t-shirts and bring your posters—representation matters!</p><p><strong>Important Details</strong>:</p><p><strong>Public Comment</strong>: If you want to speak, be sure to fill out a comment card when you arrive. Prepare a one-minute speech (you may get up to two minutes, but it’s best to prepare for one). Speakers who represent the diversity of Yick Wo—such as members of ELAC, SDC, business owners, and neighborhood representatives—are encouraged to share their stories.</p><p><strong>Show Your Support</strong>: If you aren’t speaking, your presence is just as powerful. Wear clothing that clearly identifies you with Yick Wo, even if you don’t plan to comment.</p><p><strong>Signs and Posters</strong>: Large posters will need to be held in the back of the room, but you can bring smaller signs (about notebook size). However, wearing Yick Wo gear is even more important than carrying signs!</p><p>Let’s make sure Yick Wo’s voice is strong and visible. Your support and participation are key to keeping our school open. See you there!</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r4spHyfrmFimKQoe_wMVcoe_S9Cl5FymNgtLdf2BHgM/edit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">More Info</a></p>

<h4>Board of Education Meeting</h4>

<p>Attend the Board of Education meeting to support Yick Wo Elementary and oppose its potential closure. Wear Yick Wo gear, bring signs, and fill out a comment card to speak. Your presence matters, even if you don’t speak—let’s show our strong community support.</p>

Board of Education Meeting

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<h4>Sunday Lemonade Stand</h4>

<p>Join us for a fun and refreshing way to support Yick Wo Elementary! Stop by our lemonade stand, grab a drink, and help raise awareness for the fight to keep our school open. Every cup makes a difference!</p>

Sunday Lemonade Stand

<h4>Saturday Lemonade Stand</h4>

<p>Saturday Lemonade Stand</p>

<p>SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne will be holding a family meeting to discuss the potential closure of Yick Wo Elementary School, citing significant budget cuts across the district. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the Yick Wo community to hear SFUSD’s reasoning for considering the closure and to offer feedback regarding the future of the school.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://sfusd.edu/yickwoupdate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">sfusd.edu/yickwoupdate</a>.</p><p><strong>Who is Invited?</strong><br>Every current parent and child.</p><p><strong>Why Attend?</strong><br>This meeting is important for families to:</p><p>Learn about SFUSD’s process for evaluating schools for closure and how this impacts Yick Wo.</p><p>Hear SFUSD’s perspective on why consolidation is being proposed.</p><p>Share your concerns and feedback as part of the ongoing discussion before any final decisions are made.</p><p><strong>On-Site Services</strong><br>We are working to secure childcare, translation services for attending families.</p><p></p>

<h4>SFUSD x Yick Wo Family Meeting</h4>

<p>SFUSD is holding a meeting on campus with current Yick Wo parents to discuss the potential closure of Yick Wo Elementary due to budget cuts. Families are encouraged to attend, hear SFUSD’s reasoning, and share feedback. Your voice matters in this process.</p>

<h4>Budget Town Hall #2</h4>

Budget Town Hall #2

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e stand united in opposition to the closure of Yick Wo Elementary School. If this happens, it would devastate the school community and District 3, which is disproportionately affected by. Instead, we should grow Yick Wo as an integral neighborhood school.

Don't Close Yick Wo!

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