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

Next Coffee with Admin — Friday,  Nov. 1

Join us in the library for the third Coffee with Admin of the year! Hear updates from Denman administration and community-based organizations, connect with other families, and get your questions answered. Great for new-to Denman families, but returning families are always welcome. Fun prize drawing every month, too!

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. Bundles are 2 tickets for $30, NEVER EXPIRE, and are valid at participating Regal locations nationwide, so they make great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers for friends and family near and far.

Gift-giving season sounds too far away? Ticket bundles are also great for catching a movie this weekend. Regal has hits like Saturday Night, The Wild Robot, Smile 2, We Live in Time, Piece by Piece, Terrifier 3, Transformers One, and Conclave, all Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. 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

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!

Kicking Off the Denman Pride Fund Annual Campaign!

We are excited to kick off the DENMAN PRIDE FUND Annual Campaign! 🎉 Help us meet our $22,400 goal to fund grants for academic and athletic programs, student club materials and outings, community events, staff support, and student experiences like camping, graduation, and the 8th grade boat dance. If we can reach our $30,000 stretch goal to strengthen the PTSA for next year, even better! Plus, read on to learn about a PRIZE! 🏆

❤️ DONATE TODAY: tinyurl.com/dptsa-don ❤️

Break up your gift into smaller amounts with the monthly donation option, available online.

Families, friends, and alumni: we would be grateful for your support! See where your donation goes

🏆 Current families, look for the flyer coming home soon (shown below) and return the form at the bottom to help your child's advisory class win a prize for highest participation. Return the form to get credit even if you donated online or can't donate at this time. Didn't receive your flyer? Print one at tinyurl.com/dptsa-pf2425 or email fundraising@denmanptsa.org with the same info requested in the form.

While the suggested donation is $400 per student, we welcome any amount that fits your family’s finances. Know that EVERY DOLLAR has the power to influence the educational experience of all 800+ students.

Your contribution is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may be matched by your employer—check with your HR department.

Please like and share to spread the word. Thank you! 🙏

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!

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.