Playground Build Day
On Monday, June 22, 2009 hundreds of volunteers along with the KaBOOM! organization worked hard to build a playground and garden space for Bret Harte students in honor of the great Cesar Chavez. See photos from that wonderful day.

Student Art Revealed
Art created by Bret Harte students was featured in this year's Young At Art festival hosted by the de Young Museum.

 
Walk-a-thon 2009
On May 15, 2009 the Bret Harte community participated in its 2nd annual Walk for Peace Walk-a-thon fundraiser. See photos from the event and get an update on funds raised. 
 
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry will be closed over the summer. The pantry will resume on September 1, 2009. Volunteers are always welcome.

Educating for Life
At Bret Harte Elementary we are committed to providing an environment where every student achieves to their fullest potential. Each and every Bret Harte student is taught to learn without limit. As a school, we develop and articulate programs and partnerships that create a learning community characterized by high academic and social expectations.

Community of Learners
Students at Bret Harte School are challenged to embrace learning in an environment that is physically and emotionally nurturing while being intellectually inspired. Faculty and staff are challenged to foster a school community that works to enrich the education of all students and where parent participation is encouraged and embraced at all levels.

Elementary Art
All Bret Harte students receive art instruction as part of our visual arts program. The program focuses on a variety of techniques, art history, principles of design, drawing, and painting approaches. Student artwork fill the hallways at Bret Harte School and parents and community members are treated to an annual showcase that highlights students' artwork.

Service to Community
Bret Harte Elementary School provides many opportunities for students to participate in service learning that focuses on identified community needs. Some of these projects include collecting donation for the local animal shelter, support of the SF Food Bank, and participation in green campaigns. Each year, the school hosts an Environmental Fair which features hands-on activities and displays that educate the community about various environmental issues.