Phonathon - LAEF fundraiser Oct 2 & 3, Our Spooktacular Walk-a-thon is Saturday October 13, from 10-2
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The Springer Buzz! |
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Our Mission At Springer Elementary School, we will provide a safe and supportive environment that engages, inspires, and nurtures all students’ emotional and academic needs in order to become empathetic, productive global citizens and lifelong learners. |
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In This Issue: September 28, 2018:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Where would we be without the Los Altos Educational Foundation(LAEF)? The Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) funds teachers and staff for STEM, Wellness, Literacy, and Arts at our school. The Foundation’s biggest fundraiser, the Phonathon, is coming up on October 2 & 3 and we are asking for every family to participate in two ways. First, please make sure you donate or pledge before 9/30 and save volunteers a phone call. Our goal is to increase our participation rate this year by 5% so please participate at whatever level is meaningful to your family. Second, join Superintendent Jeff Baier, teachers and staff, LAEF Board Members and other parents at the Phonathon for some food, fun and phoning! Click here to volunteer and don’t forget to bring a friend too! The Springer Staff is very thankful to the LAEF and parents who support the foundation every year. Warmly, Robin |
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Springer Hoedown! |
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Welcome Back to School Y’all!!! If you would like to help with the event, please contact Christy Flahaven at cdflaha@yahoo.com Click here for flyer This is a family event and children must attend with an adult--no drop-offs |
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Photo Make-up Day |
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Photo Make-up Day is Wednesday, October 10. If your child missed the first Photo Day due to an absence, their name will automatically be added to the make-up list. If you are not satisfied with your child’s photo, and would like a retake, please contact Linda Ripley-Smith atlripleysmith@lasdschools.org, or call the Springer School Office at 650-943-4200. Please let us know your child’s name and their teacher. |
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The Walk-A-Thon Is Coming! |
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Our Spooktacular Walk-a-thon is Saturday October 13, from 10-2... but the time to collect sponsors is NOW! Register on PledgeStar and ask friends, family and neighbors to support our school by making a pledge -- either per lap walked or a flat rate. Walk-a-thon proceeds support instructional materials; enrichment programs like science, music and arts; and noontime clubs. If online access is an issue, pick up a paper pledge form in the office. And don't forget to sign up to volunteer on Walk-a-thon day! Easy, fun shifts are still available before, during and after the event. Just click here! |
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LAEF |
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It’s time for the LAEF Phonathon -- October 2nd and 3rd Help us fund teachers at your school!
If you have not yet donated or pledged, Save Us a Call! Donate or pledge today and we will remove you from our call list. Our goal is $3.5 million and 100% participation from all of our LASD families. The suggested annual donation is $1,200 per student or $120/month per student. Every donation of any amount is appreciated.
We need your help at the Phonathon! Join our board members, parents, principals and teachers to make phone calls on October 2nd & 3rd. Food, drinks, and scripts provided. The more callers we have, the more money we can raise. Sign up now to help make calls. It’s time for the LAEF Phonathon -- October 2nd and 3rd Help us fund teachers at your school! If you have not yet donated or pledged, Save Us a Call! Donate or pledge today and we will remove you from our call list. Our goal is $3.5 million and 100% participation from all of our LASD families. The suggested annual donation is $1,200 per student or $120/month per student. Every donation of any amount is appreciated.
We need your help at the Phonathon! Join our board members, parents, principals and teachers to make phone calls on October 2nd & 3rd. Food, drinks, and scripts provided. The more callers we have, the more money we can raise. Sign up now to help make calls. |
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Back-To-School Order Form |
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The online form for the Back-To-School Drive has now closed. But it’s not too late to make a donation or place an order! Paper forms are available in the PTA Membership cubby in the Springer office. Tax donation receipts (for those BTS orders that include a donation) will be sent out by the end of October. Contact bts@springerpta.net with any questions regarding the BTS Form. |
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Help Wanted! |
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PTA needs committee leads for:
Not up for being the go-to person, no worries. These programs need additional help:
Please email: president@springerpta.net if you are interested in any of the positions. Rachel can give you a high-level overview of what the job entails and then introduce you to the appropriate team. Watch this space as we identify other areas that have a need. |
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Walden West--Mature Volunteers Needed |
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Walden West Volunteers Needed! What: Volunteer Cabin Leaders When: May 13 - 17, 2019 Who: High School/College Students How: send students towww.waldenwest.org/volunteer to apply Why: Support the 6th grade students at Springer Elementary School This is the first year Walden West is asking us to provide our own volunteer cabin leaders for our 6th graders, the week of May 13, 2019. Walden West supports high school student’s academic engagement, builds their leadership skills and adds to their portfolios for future career/college. Students earn up to 100 hours of service learning serving as cabin leaders and enrich their current science knowledge in our field classes. Training and support is provided throughout the week. |
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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Announcing the 2018-2019 MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series Please join us for an evening with Dr. Rafael Pelayo. Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 - 7:00 - 9:00pm | LAHS Eagle Theatre |201 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA Register for this free event at https://mvla2018-19-rafaelpelayo.eventbrite.com. The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is excited to announce our speaker line-up for the 2018-2019 school year. Six nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including – navigating today’s college search process and financial aid options; exploring the crucial impact of sleep on the wellness and success of children and teens; raising resilient kids in a stressful world; fostering increased well-being; engaging the power of self-compassion; and optimizing the college experience to prepare young adults for the jobs of tomorrow. Please visit the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series website for more detailed information and registration for each event. MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series events are free, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors – the PTA, LAEF, and MVLA High School Foundation. |
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How Submit an Article to the Springer Buzz |
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