Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are so excited to meet all our new friends and see old faces again on the first day of school on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Our Spanish-immersion school is made up of diverse and varied voices with a strong sense of community, solidarity, and support. Like our namesake Dolores Huerta, we are proud of our historical commitment to social activism and to ensuring all members of our community receive what they need. To learn more about our school, please visit our website.
Things To Do Before School Starts
Sign up for after school care if you need it. Spots fill up fast so sign up as soon as possible.
YMCA – After school care at the school until 6pm
STEMFUL Curiosity Club – Nearby organization that picks up students from Dolores Huerta for their after school program.
Mariposa Kids – Nearby organization that picks up students from Dolores Huerta for their after school program.
Tree Frog Treks – Nearby orginization that picks up students grades 1-5 from Dolores Huerta for their after school program
Lunch Application
All families need to sign up at Sign up at www.schoolcafe.com for free Breakfast and Lunch at the school. Even if you don’t plan to use it, please sign up as our school loses funding for every family that doesn’t sign up.
Sign up for communications
Make sure your contact information is updated in ParentVue to receive critical communications directly from the school and school district via email, phone, and/or text.
Sign up for updates and important notices for the school year. Instructions for setting up Bloomz.
Click on the logo above to sign up for the school announcements Whatsapp to get one message a day with the schedule for that day.
Click on your grade level below to receive important notices and communicate with other parents in your grade. Join TK whatsapp group here.
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Google Calendar – Add the school calendar to your calendar and view the calendar here
Follow us on Social Media
Buy uniforms
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Dolores Huerta Elementary has a simple uniform: heather gray shirt with black bottoms. The bottoms can be pants, shorts, a jumper, a skirt, etc. Shirts do not need a collar. Shirts with the school logo can be found in our online store. Good deals on uniforms can be found here. In addition, the school maintains a closet of gently used and new uniform items for families that need assistance. Please reach out to our parent liaison Ms. Nataly terrazasn@sfusd.edu or our social worker Ms. Sarah volks@sfusd.edu for more information.
Buy Supplies
- Backpack big enough for 8.5×11 folder – There are limited free backpacks available for students. To get a free backpack, contact Sara at volks@sfusd.edu
- Water Bottle
The First Day of School
Teacher Assignments
Teacher assignments will be available on ParentVue in the few days before school begins. You can view the names and photos of all our wonderful teachers and staff here.
Schedule
First day of school: Monday, August 19, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:40am – 2:55pm
Wednesday (early dismissal): 8:40am – 1:40pm
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks
Free breakfast and lunch are provided for all students at the school. You can send a packed lunch if you prefer. There is 15-20 minutes of meal time at lunch. There are breaks for snacks during the day. Teachers often coordinate parent donations for snacks for the class.
Drop off / Pick Up
We highly recommend biking or walking to school as there is not a lot of room for car drop off
- Car drop off can only be done at the Chenery Street White Curb.
- Do not block traffic during drop off
- Do not drop off at the Randall Street White Curb as it is reserved for buses.
- Pre-kinder parents must find a place to legally park and walk their children into the school
- Click here for detailed information on White Curb
Find your way around with this map of the school
Mornings in the Quad
Join us before school in the quad each day around 8:20am for dancing, announcements, awards and other amazing activities. Mornings in the quad are truly what makes our school family so special.
Coffee with the PTA at the Rincóncito Table
Stop by the PTA’s “Rincóncito” table (on the blacktop near the San Jose Avenue parking lot) every day during the first week of school starting at 8:15 am for coffee with the PTA Board members. It’s a great chance to ask questions, buy school gear, and receive information about our Dolores Huerta Elementary community.
Get Involved
English Language Advisory Council
ELAC is a monthly committee that advises the school staff and community on the needs of English learners, the academic plan, the school budget and school activities.
Learn more about ELAC and join here.
Parent Teacher Association
The PTA supports critical academic needs with an annual budget, is an active voice on decisions that impact students’ health, safety, and quality of education, and strives to build a stronger, more inclusive school community.
Join the PTA Today!
Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, August (time TBD).
Learn more about the PTA.
School Site Council
The SSC is the board of directors for the school advising the school regarding the planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation of the School Site Plan.
Learn more about the SSC and Join Here.
Volunteer / Work opportunities
We need your help to make our school great. There are many ways to volunteer:
White Zone Attendant – Help parents safely drop off their students on Chenery street for 20 minutes before school. Join the Bloomz White Zone with Group Code 7U4J5R
Room Rep – Every class needs at least two Room Reps to help share updates and organize activities for their child’s class
Lunch Supervision – Help supervise students from 11am-1pm. The school will pay you $16.99/hr
Other Ways to Help – We need parents to help with events, communications, gardening, beautification, food for teachers and other ways throughout the year
Sign Up to Volunteer
Other Questions? Ask the PTA
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Email us at: ptaboard@wearedoloreshuerta.com
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