Thursday, August 21, 2008
Oakes Children's center report
[Thanks to MMC for this report!]
I attended the Oakes Children's Center Community meeting on August 15th, and I left with a very good impression of the program and the staff.
I was worried about what it would be like to have another school here again. The high school that was here last created some problems, specifically, crazy gridlock on Treat Avenue in the morning and afternoon when parents dropped off and picked up their kids and couldn't turn around on the street, and also a problem of trash and graffiti. The people that ran the school were very unresponsive.
The Oakes people seemed really nice and professional, and assured all the neighbors that attended that their door was always open to us for any questions or comments. They are very happy to be moving to an area with such nice weather after being in the Sunset. There were a couple of parents there and they were really happy with the school and the staff and told some touching stories about how Oakes has helped their kids.
Here are some more notes I took... but keep in mind these may not totally be accurate due to me trying to type and listen, so feel free to contact the school if you have any questions!
I attended the Oakes Children's Center Community meeting on August 15th, and I left with a very good impression of the program and the staff.
I was worried about what it would be like to have another school here again. The high school that was here last created some problems, specifically, crazy gridlock on Treat Avenue in the morning and afternoon when parents dropped off and picked up their kids and couldn't turn around on the street, and also a problem of trash and graffiti. The people that ran the school were very unresponsive.
The Oakes people seemed really nice and professional, and assured all the neighbors that attended that their door was always open to us for any questions or comments. They are very happy to be moving to an area with such nice weather after being in the Sunset. There were a couple of parents there and they were really happy with the school and the staff and told some touching stories about how Oakes has helped their kids.
Here are some more notes I took... but keep in mind these may not totally be accurate due to me trying to type and listen, so feel free to contact the school if you have any questions!
- 15 students total at present, up to 25 kids maybe in the future
- aprox. 31 staff members
- Kids always supervised.
- Pick up/drop off: 4 buses a day, (2 morning, 2 evening) all kids ride buses, buses will offload on Folsom or drive through. Aides on the bus. Some small number of kids might come in the afternoon for counseling sessions.
- Ages of kids: 5-14
- Hours: Morning till around 6pm. No weekends, 11 months school.
- Funding: by SF Deptartment of Public Health and SFUSD
- They got a long lease
- 3 classes k-2, 3-4, 5-8
- Referrals come from school district
- Education and mental health services
- They have after school groups (from other schools) "outpatient" therapy, group sessions, autistic or developmentally delayed, in a small van. 5 groups with 5 kids each.
- They are happy to have people serve on their Board of Directors, and you do not need any special qualifications to serve.
Labels: News, precita valley neighboars, pvn
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Oakes Children's Center moving into old Immaculate Conception school building
Flyers have been distributed in on Treat about the Oakes Children's Center, which is moving into 1550 Treat, the old Immaculate Conception School (which was formerly housing Metro Arts High School).
Some information on Oakes:
Oakes will move into the new location on August 20th.
Their website has more information on services provided by Oakes Children's Center.
There will be a community meeting on Friday, August 15, from 4 to 5:30 PM at the school (1550 Treat) with representatives from San Francisco Department of Public Health and Oakes School staff to introduce the school and answer questions neighbors may have.
Unfortunately, this meeting happens during the time that many people are at work.
If you need more information, you can call 415 564-2310.
Some information on Oakes:
The mission of Oakes Children's Center is to help developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed children develop the independence and self-awareness necessary to live and continue learning in the least restrictive setting possible within their local community.
Oakes will move into the new location on August 20th.
Their website has more information on services provided by Oakes Children's Center.
There will be a community meeting on Friday, August 15, from 4 to 5:30 PM at the school (1550 Treat) with representatives from San Francisco Department of Public Health and Oakes School staff to introduce the school and answer questions neighbors may have.
Unfortunately, this meeting happens during the time that many people are at work.
If you need more information, you can call 415 564-2310.
Labels: News, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn
Friday, June 27, 2008
Murder near Holly Park Circle and Newman
Bernal Resident murdered near Holly Park Circle and Newman: William Amrull, a 50-year old man was "shot in the stomach and killed early Thursday [June 26th] around the corner from his home. Amrull's body was found shortly before 3 a.m. on the sidewalk near Holly Park Circle and Newman Street, near Holly Park."
If you're concerned about things like this, please contact Maya Dillard-Smith, of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice. Maya.Smith@sfgov.org, 415-554-3297. Ms. Dillard-Smith was hired to coordinate the development of a violence prevention plan for the City and County of San Francisco, but this plan has been in the works since February and hasn't been released yet.
If you're concerned about things like this, please contact Maya Dillard-Smith, of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice. Maya.Smith@sfgov.org, 415-554-3297. Ms. Dillard-Smith was hired to coordinate the development of a violence prevention plan for the City and County of San Francisco, but this plan has been in the works since February and hasn't been released yet.
Labels: Cortland Ave, crime, Neighborhood Watch, News
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
ICI Paints wins appeal to move into vacant Hollywood Video location
SFGATE: Chain store allowed to move into vacant Mission District space:
(Via SF Gate.)
We spoke with Supervisor Tom Ammiano's office this morning and they said that they had received a large number of calls about the hearing; and that they were pretty evenly split between those wanting a "upscale grocery store" at that location, and others supporting the paint store.
While it would be great to have a store like Rainbow, Good Life, Bi Rite or Canyon Market at that location; there have been no plans presented by any grocers to build a store at that location.
At a minimum, it will be good to have a non-vacant building at the location, as vacant buildings attract crime.
"The paint store's application for a permit to open at that location, which owners sought after closing a store on Market Street, had been denied by the city's Planning Commission. The supervisors' vote overturned that decision.
In changing the commission's ruling, the supervisors also mandated that the paint store comply with a noise ordinance in the area, not allow delivery trucks to idle and plant trees and shrubs outside the business."
(Via SF Gate.)
We spoke with Supervisor Tom Ammiano's office this morning and they said that they had received a large number of calls about the hearing; and that they were pretty evenly split between those wanting a "upscale grocery store" at that location, and others supporting the paint store.
While it would be great to have a store like Rainbow, Good Life, Bi Rite or Canyon Market at that location; there have been no plans presented by any grocers to build a store at that location.
At a minimum, it will be good to have a non-vacant building at the location, as vacant buildings attract crime.
Labels: News, Precita Valley Neighbors, pvn, real estate
Monday, March 17, 2008
Big Fire at 26th and Valencia
A four-alarm fire happened this evening between Valencia, Poplar, 26th and 25th. Several buildings were destroyed, and many residents lost everything. The Chronicle now has a story up with more details. CBS 5 was the first to report it on their website, here's some video grabs from CBS 5's helicopter:
A commenter on the SFGate story wrote:
Someone who lived nearby posted images of the fire.
Here's a map of the location:
Here's a picture from the ally behind the buildings the next day. It's sad and tragic to see.
A commenter on the SFGate story wrote:
I have been watching this for almost 2 hours now, it is almost across the street from me. I think there were some injuries- as I saw people on 3 gernies being wheeled away.
Someone who lived nearby posted images of the fire.
Here's a map of the location:
Here's a picture from the ally behind the buildings the next day. It's sad and tragic to see.
Labels: News
