Denman PTSA

The James Denman Middle School PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) welcomes you to our community site, where we share family-related news, information about the PTSA and our events, how to participate in the community, and ways to donate to programs that benefit our students and staff.

Looking for information from our wonderful administration? Hop over to the Denman page at the SFUSD website.

News and announcements

Volunteer Opportunity: Cleanup Day — Saturday, Oct. 26

Sat. Oct. 26, 9am–12pm: Help keep Denman school grounds safe and clean for our kids! RSVP at forms.gle/DHRkh56qjef7cxoe7 to join the schoolyard cleanup. We'll be tidying the yard, weeding/beautifying green spaces, and potentially helping in classrooms or making minor repairs to school play equipment.

✅ 8th graders can earn community service hours toward the graduation requirement
🎟 6th and 7th graders can earn Denman Pride Tickets, too
☕️ Coffee and pastries provided by the PTSA (RSVP so we get enough!)
➡️ Trash bags provided
🧤 Feel free to bring work gloves if you have any

Denman Community Cleanup at SF Zoo—Saturday, Nov. 9

Sat., Nov. 9, 8–11am: spend a day beautifying the SF Zoo! Join Denman parents/caregivers, students, and other like-minded folks from across SF at the final "Renew the Zoo" of the year.

👉 Sign up at forms.gle/qNzzyrnQMCQFY2Yv6

(This event is organized by the SF Zoo for the greater SF community, not by Denman. We will forward your name to the Zoo coordinator.)

Counts towards the 8th grade community service requirement. Sixth and 7th graders will earn five Denman pride tickets for every 30 minutes that they volunteer!

See you there!

Enjoy a movie to support Denman Middle School through Oct. 31

🎬 Enjoy movies with a purpose! 🎬  Until October 31, 25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle will be donated back to the Denman PTSA when you buy through our fundraising page. Catch movies like Transformers One, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and other new releases while supporting our school. Treat yourself, friends, and family to a special movie night in support of a great cause!

⭐ Grab your ticket bundle here:⭐
https://grouprai.se/regalcinemas47087e

Redeem online or in person at any participating Regal location nationwide (Stonestown for those in SF). Tickets never expire! Stock up now, makes a great gift.

WHY PARTICIPATE? In the classroom, funds raised go toward books, classroom supplies, educational and sensory materials, arts and crafts, instructional apps, and much more. Donations enrich the student experience outside the classroom, including athletic equipment, field trips, and camping trips. Student clubs have been able to provide enriching experiences thanks to these funds.

Here are just a few things that donations funded last year:

• Classroom books and workbooks

• Robotics club supplies

• Denman Pride Store prizes

• Fans for the classrooms

• Healthy snacks

Thanks for your support!

Art Workshop Community Event and Fundraiser—Wednesday, Oct. 16

Connect with fellow community members at the Zentangle® Art Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6–8pm in the Denman Library, led by parent Deb Tjoa, Certified Zentangle Teacher.

The Zentangle Method is an easy, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images with simple lines. You may enjoy a state of calm and focus when making Zentangle art. No experience required!

All proceeds benefit the Denman PTSA. Pay what you can from $10–$35 per person, ages 15 and up. Materials are included and are yours to keep! If cost is an issue, we'd still love for you to join in! Contact the PTSA President for a free pass so we know to bring enough materials for you.

Learn About Denman at the SFUSD Enrollment Fair—Saturday, Oct. 19

Save the Date: Visit Denman at the SFUSD 2025-26 school year enrollment fair!
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 10am–2pm
Location: Balboa High School (1000 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112)

Prospective families, come hear about school life and our values directly from Denman administration, staff, and parents/caregivers. We'd love to meet you!

PTSA General Meeting—Wednesday, Nov. 20

Save the date—Mon., 11/20 at 6:30pm: Join us for the second PTSA General Meeting of the year!

📣 Hear an update on the events, programs, and grants that the PTSA has supported so far this school year.
📣 We’ll share ways to get involved and come together for the benefit of our students and community.
📣 We’ll also vote on tweaks to our budget. Email treasurer@denmanptsa.org for financial docs. Anyone who has been a PTSA member for 30 days by 11/4 can vote, so join today at bit.ly/dptsajoin if you'd like to vote.