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Grandparents and Special Friends Day 2025

Welcome to our first Grandparents and Special Friends Day! This is a wonderful opportunity for grandparents and special friends to spend quality time with their loved ones at our school. Join us for a memorable time at the Chinese American International School and enjoy the unique experience of a CAIS school day firsthand.

8:00-11:30 a.m.
Friday, March 7, 2025

3250 19th Avenue,
San Francisco

Tentative Program

8:00 a.m.
Welcome Reception in the Ang Athletic Center
Dim Sum, tea, and coffee will be provided

8:45 a.m.
Program in the Ang Athletic Center

9:30–11:20 a.m
Classroom Visits and Tours—Preschool–8th Grade

11:30 a.m.
Grandparents and Special Friends Depart School

Students continue on with full day of school


RSVP Details

An official response form will be sent Tuesday, January 7, 2025 to families to complete for Grandparents and Special Friends.

Responses for Grandparents and Special Friends Day will be due by Wednesday, February 26, 2025.


Special Note for Parents & Guardians

  • Due to space constraints, the March 7 event is limited to grandparents and special friends only. 
  • Guests will be limited to four grandparents or special friends per child.
  • Special friends need to be 21 years and older.
  • Parents are not able to be on campus during Grandparents and Special Friends Day unless they are volunteering (a Sign Up Genius for available roles will be sent along with the RSVP form on January 7)
  • It will be a full school day for students but we will have special instructions to share should Grandparents wish to have their grandchildren dismiss with them.

Save the Date Message from November 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our beloved Grandparents Luncheon is evolving into an even more meaningful celebration this year! On Friday, March 7, 2025, CAIS will host our first-ever Grandparents and Special Friends Day on our new campus.

Of course, grandparents are still invited to enjoy the Mass Greeting performance in January and will have reserved VIP seating. Grandparents and Special Friends Day will offer a memorable experience that celebrates the invaluable role they play in our student’s lives and the CAIS community. During their visit, grandparents and special friends will spend a morning experiencing life as our students do—joining them in classroom activities, meeting their teachers, and enjoying a special performance.