[House] San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion forum digest - 3/7/2012

Wed Mar 7 02:16:05 PST 2012

San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 3/6/2012
10:16 am - 3/7/2012

1. Help Wanted: New Advertising Coordinator for SFPOM New...
(katyperez)
2. Reminder: Kids Protection Planning Presentation (twinpeakstwins)
3. SF Transitional Kindergarten Update (sharono)
4. Recommend a Sippy cup (julka79)
5. Re: [sfpom_general] Recommend a Sippy cup (sfmama09)
6. Re:NTR: Life insurance? (Jacqui_M)
7. Comment: NTR: Life insurance? (gally3)
8. Comment: NTR: Life insurance? (Goatcheese54)
9. Comment: NTR: Life insurance? (cat_shattuck)
10. Comment: NTR: Life insurance? (erin_loback)
11. Comment: Preschool Play Group: You're invited! (edijkelly)
12. Re: [sfpom_general] Preschool Play Group: You're... (florencebray)

1. Help Wanted: New Advertising Coordinator for SFPOM
Newsletter, Multiplicity, Needed
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katyperez - 3/6/2012 9:01 pm

 Hello fellow Parents of Multiples -- Looking for a way
 to be more involved in the club? Meet new members? 
 Earn your membership volunteer hours? Then this is the
 opportunity for you! You can do all this, in a fun and
 computer-centered way (communication is almost entirely
 via email) at home, as the Advertising Coordinator for
 Multiplicity.My two-year commitment is up and I'm
 looking for someone to pass the reins to. Average
 commitment is less than two hours total per month. If
 you are interested in hearing more about this great way
 to be a more active participant in the club, but for a
 minimal time investment, please email me directly and I
 can provide additional information.Regards,Katy Perez,
 Mom to Evie and Sophie, born May 21, 2009

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2. Reminder: Kids Protection Planning Presentation
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twinpeakstwins - 3/6/2012 7:36 pm

 We have 2 members who have rsvp'd and would hate to
 cancel this event. This is such an important topic that
 needs to be address. Selecting a family member to take
 care of your children in the event of an emergency is
 not something that should be put off. And this advice
 is FREE.Please rsvp by Friday so I know whether to
 cancel the speaker.Kids Protection Planning is from a
 legal perspective and covers issues that parents know
 they need to think about, but are not always sure where
 to get accurate information. Cassandra will explain the
 simple steps that parents need to take to protect their
 loved ones. The Kids Protection Planning Seminar will
 include:* 9 Simple Steps they must take for absolute
 peace of mind knowing that their children will be
 protected no matter what.* Why they should name
 guardians for their children now if they have not done
 so.* How to choose the right guardian.* How to
 protect their loved ones' inheritance from creditors,
 predators, lawsuits, and divorce.* How to leave a
 valuable legacy for their children that is much greater
 than just their financial wealth. Biography: Cassandra
 Massey is an attorney specializing in Estate Planning
 in Alameda. Cassandra is also a mother.Event Details &
 RSVP---------------------- What: Kids Protection
 Planning Presentation Who: San Francisco Parents of
 Multiples When: Tue Mar 13, 2012, 6:30-8:30 pm PST 
 Where: Presidio Sports Basement 610 Old Mason
 Street/ Chrissy Field RSVP:
 http://www.bigtent.com/home/calendar/event/66640121?md=NjA3Nzg0MjI=

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3. SF Transitional Kindergarten Update
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sharono - 3/6/2012 5:18 pm

 Letters are being sent tonight to TK families that have
 applied. Looks like there will be TK this fall -- only
 at 2 locations. ===================SFUSD wants to
 provide families with a clear understanding of what
 they can depend upon for next year. We have been
 attempting to reflect in our communications with
 families the multiple questions that are still
 unresolved regarding mandates and funding (e.g., the
 Governor proposes to eliminate the mandate to provide
 TK). Given that SFUSD cannot wait until the summer for
 a definitive direction from the state, we plan to offer
 a transitional kinder program for next year at two
 Early Education schools regardless of the state's
 decision: Havard and McClaren, regardless of whether
 it is state mandated or funded. SFUSD will send TK
 families a letter this week informing them that we are
 committed to providing a TK program at these two sites
 beginning fall 2012. Here is what we are letting
 parents of TK eligible students know: SFUSD will offer
 TK at Havard Early Education School and McLaren Early
 Education School. At this time the SFUSD Educational
 Placement Center is accepting applications from parents
 who wish to enroll their child in a TK program at these
 two sites. SFUSD will guarantee a TK placement at one
 of these two schools. If these schools become fully
 enrolled, SFUSD will offer every eligible student a TK
 placement at another SFUSD Early Education school. Next
 Steps for Parents interested in TK at Havard or McLaren
 Early Education schools: - If you have already
 submitted an enrollment application for Transitional
 Kindergarten and would like to enroll your child in TK
 at an Early Education school, please indicate on the
 supplemental Early Education School TK Enrollment form
 your order of preference for Havard and McLaren Early
 Education school. - If you have not already
 submitted an enrollment application and you would like
 to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten at an Early
 Education school, please submit the regular
 Kindergarten enrollment form and the supplemental Early
 Education School TK Enrollment form stating your order
 of preference for Havard and McLaren Early Education
 schools. Frequently Asked Questions Why is the district
 changing course and not offering TK in elementary
 schools district-wide next year as originally planned?
 In the Governor's proposed budget for the 2012-2013
 school year, school districts would not receive any
 funding for Transitional Kindergarten and the state
 would not mandate districts to offer it. Given that
 SFUSD cannot afford to offer Transitional Kindergarten
 in every school if it is not funded by the state, SFUSD
 will offer TK at two sites: Havard Early Elementary
 School and McLaren Early Elementary School. While the
 California Department of Education continues to provide
 updates and the situation may change over the course of
 the next several months, the uncertainty regarding the
 Governor's proposal prevents the District from
 providing TK in the elementary schools as originally
 planned. SFUSD's elementary school assignment process
 is already underway for approximately 14,000 families,
 and the District cannot place TK applicants into
 integrated kindergarten programs without potentially
 disrupting kindergarten assignments district-wide if
 the TK requirement is eliminated.. In order to
 minimize disruption to the majority of the applicant
 families and to act in a financially responsible
 manner, the District needs to plan for stand-alone TK
 programs at sites that can accommodate TK children. 
 The Governor's budget is just a proposal. What if
 the legislature decides to mandate and/or fund
 Transitional Kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school
 year? SFUSD will meet the requirement currently in law
 by offering TK spots at two Early Education sites with
 room to grow in 2012-2013: Havard and McLaren Early
 Education schools. SFUSD will notify any parent who has
 requested a TK slot to determine whether or not they
 wish to enroll in TK at Havard or McLaren Early
 Education schools. How do I hold a spot for my child in
 TK at Havard and/or McLaren Early Education schools? At
 this time the SFUSD Educational Placement Center is
 accepting applications from parents who wish to enroll
 their child in a TK program Havard or McLaren. Families
 should complete both the general enrollment application
 and the TK supplemental form. What if more families
 want to go to Havard or McLaren for TK than there are
 spaces available? Havard and McLaren Early Education
 Schools have room to grow. If there are more requests
 for a site than spaces available, the SFUSD
 Kindergarten tie-breakers will be used to determine
 placement. If more families request TK than there are
 spaces available at both sites, then another site may
 be identified. If I do not want to hold a spot for my
 child in TK at McLaren or Havard Early Education
 schools, what else can I do to ensure a school
 placement for him or her? If your child is in preschool
 and will not turn 5 by the November 1st deadline, the
 District recommends that you ensure your preschool
 provider can maintain a space for your child for the
 2012-2013 school year. If your child is not enrolled in
 a SFUSD Early Education school and you would like to
 enroll him or her for the 2012-13 school year, you may
 find out more information about eligibility for SFUSD
 preschool placements by contacting the Early Education
 Department at (415) 750-8500. Listed below our link to
 the information and application.
 http://www.sfusd.edu/en/enroll-in-sfusd-schools/enroll-for-next-year/overview/frequently-asked-questions.html

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4. Recommend a Sippy cup
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julka79 - 3/6/2012 10:00 am

 Hello Ladies,When did you start giving your babies
 sippy cups? And how long did it take you before they
 were completely switched from the bottle? Please
 recommend a good brand to start with.Thank you much!j

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 5. sfmama09 says...
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 3/6/2012 10:45 am

 I found these to work best

 (playtex).http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009EXN10/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00005BSAC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ZZJR8VTB914QE1REVS7My
 twins are 14 months are we are mostly bottle and sippy
 cups during mealsfor water, and sometimes sippy during
 the day instead of a bottle. I aminterested to hear
 what others have to say about this as I tell myself
 Ishould not make the mistake I made with my first born
 son, where as at 3years old he was still asking for a
 bottle at night....-aleksOn Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 10:02
 AM, Julka79 wrote: Julka79 posted: Hello Ladies, When
 did you start giving your babies sippy cups? And how
 long did it take you before they were completely
 switched from the bottle? Please recommend a good
 brand to start with. Thank you much! j Add your
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Topic: NTR: Life insurance?

 Hello!
 Wondering if anyone can recommend a life insurance company?
 I get lots of mail from AAA o...

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 6. Jacqui_M says...
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 3/6/2012 7:09 am

 We just arranged our life insurance through this broker
 (who services my old employer): Justin D. Toney Vice
 President TCS Insurance Agency CA License: 0C22758
 (415) 464-2818 direct (415) 461-4427 main (415)
 233-1821 mobile www.tcs-insurance.comHe did a great
 job. He inputs your stats (age, non-smoker, gender,
 etc.) into a database and gets instant quotes from
 around 100 companies. He then shows you the financial
 ratings for the cheapest five or so and you choose one.
 His quotes were around 50% of what state farm quoted
 me, and 25% of the system offered by my employee (which
 doesn't require a medical, and so is more
 expensive).Sent from my iPhone
 Email author: jacquibos at gmail.com
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 7. gally3 says...
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 3/6/2012 8:01 am

 I would be happy to help get you a quote for your
 family from State Farm Insurance. I've worked for an
 incredible agent in San Mateo for the past 10 years.
 Agent Brian TakemotoState Farm Insurance923 S. El
 Camino RealSan Mateo, CA

 94402650-340-6955Sheryl at briantakemoto.comS.serafino@sbcglobal.netFeel
 free to email me offline for more details and although
 our office is in San Mateo, I am happy to meet up
 anywhere here in the city if that is more convenient
 for you!here's a great calculator to help figure out
 your

 needs.https://calculatemylife.com/LetsGetStarted.aspxBest
 regards,Sheryl SerafinoMom to Raeden(age 7) and Kian
 and Miles (age 3)
 Email author: s.serafino at sbcglobal.net
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 8. Goatcheese54 says...
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 3/6/2012 8:06 am

 Susan, I am a father of twins (born 01/04/2012) and a
 Certified Financial Planner. I would be happy to speak
 with you about getting life insurance coverage. I am
 an independent broker and we can shop around together
 for an appropriate company for your needs.Term life
 works great but we may be able to find you a better
 solution that combines your life insurance needs with
 your need to save money for college and/or retirement
 too.You can reach me
 at:650-227-0375tom.obrien at sgc-financial.comCheers, Tom
 Email author: tom.obrien at sgc-financial.com
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 9. cat_shattuck says...
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 3/6/2012 10:01 am

 As you can see, most people get their life insurance
 through a broker who can help them navigate the
 numerous companies and plans and help explain
 everything along the way. I assume they all work the
 same way -- you don't pay them a fee, but they get a
 cut of whatever policy premium you sign up for. Ours
 was recommended by our financial planner, whom we know
 personally, and we've really liked working with her.
 She was able to help me understand the confusing
 insurance terms and she's also helping us renegotiate
 different terms now that our employment situation has
 changed with me as a SAHM. Delores SchoffmanKBR
 Insurance Services, Inc.700 Larkspur Landing Circle
 #240Larkspur, CA 94939(415) 927-6999 x 782 (800)
 525-5702 x 782 fax (415)
 295-7038Delores at KBRFinancial.comwww.kbrfinancial.com
 Email author: catherineshattuck at gmail.com
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 10. erin_loback says...
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 3/6/2012 8:24 pm

 I had a really good experience going through Select
 Quote online. Both my husband and I recently got life
 insurance, and then I had them help me find cheaper
 house/car/umbrella insurance as well. You just fill in
 some basic info online, and they call you immediately.
 Email author: erin_loback at yahoo.com
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Topic: Preschool Play Group: You're invited!

 Hi all:
 Have you just been accepted to preschool? Still waiting to
 hear? Excited )PS have you looked at
 co-ops? We went to one in Pacifica. Parents do
 thework, great price.Good luck!On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at
 12:13 PM, Edith Salvatore wrote: Edith Salvatore
 commented: Would we be welcome if our kids are
 pre-school aged, but not actually attending pre-school
 (there is no WAY we can afford it times three!) Add
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