Only the good kind of eep! I know it's come up as a sudden decision, but it really sounds like a great opportunity in so many ways.
It is. Her priority in placement in the school for K is at #2, right behind the automatic in of siblings. So unless the entire incoming class is composed of younger siblings, she'll get into Grattan for Kindergarten.
Also, while there is tuition based on-site aftercare for K-2, from 3rd to 5th grade it's free.
Also because the City of San Francisco's population voted for Preschool For All (PFA, one of Gavin Newsom's biggest initiatives in office) they've slowly been rolling it out and it just this year includes Grattan. We will possibly/maybe/probably be eligible for a discount which would take it from $44/day to $30/day. That would be a huge boost for us.
Matilda was shy there, but intrigued by the new play areas. I still know it will be a tricky transition for her, but I think we will be able to finish her M-W-F schedule next week and take her to the new school on Tues-Thurs. Maybe for half days.
And while her birthday is on this Sunday we're doing the party for Oct. 3rd, which will allow everybody a goodbye for her.