Halloween Parade, 1:15pm on October 31! Thanks to all for making the Walk-a-thon a success this year!
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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: October 19, 2018:
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Springer Families, Halloween Parade It does not seem possible it is already October with Halloween around the corner. We will have our annual parade on the 31st, at 1:15. Parents are invited to enjoy the festivities with us. As you shop for costumes, please remember these guidelines for the Springer Halloween Parade: Please no blood, weapons, or violent costumes. Also, students will not put their costumes on until after lunch so sending your students to school with the easier part of their costume to put on will be helpful. Why was the mummy so tense? Because he was all wound up:) WAT A big thank you to Claudine Sheridan, Donna Murphy and the many volunteers that made our Walk A Thon such a successful and fun event. We appreciate each family for your donation as this fundraiser affords us to support our classrooms, technology, art, music, and many other programs that help us provide a balanced education for our children. Springer is indeed a special community, and we are thankful for you being a part of our family. Go Stingers! Warmly, |
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The Walk-A-Thon Committee Thanks You! |
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Thank you to all our walkers, volunteers and sponsors for making this year's Walk-a-thon a success! A huge thank you to all of you that used PledgeStar to collect your pledges this year. That really helped save us time! Donors who made a pledge on PledgeStar have been sent an email with payment instructions. And all donors that made a pledge in PledgeStar will automatically receive a tax donation receipt once the payment is received. It’s not too late to make a donation if you did not make a pledge in PledgeStar! Donations may be sent to us via PayPal. Go to www.paypal.me/springerpta, and put Walkathon in the "Add a Note” section. Alternatively, you can mail a check (made out to the Springer PTA, with Walkathon in the memo line) to the school (ATTN: Walkathon) or drop it in the Walkathon cubby in the office. If you did not use PledgeStar, the PTA's Financial Secretary will send a tax receipt for donations over $250. For donations under $250, the canceled check may be used as a donation receipt. |
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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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LAEF |
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We've Cleared $2 Million! … well on our way to raising $3.5 million for this school year. Thank you to everyone who has donated to help us reach this milestone. If you made a pledge during our LAEF Phonathon, or have yet to donate, visit laefonline.org/donate, ortext your donation to LAEF at 50155. The suggested donation is $1,200 per student enrolled. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Coming Soon: Free Seminar Co-sponsored by LAEF! Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success by Rafael Pelayo, M.D. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 7:00 - 9:00 pm Los Altos High School, Eagle Theater 201 201 Almond Ave, Los Altos, CA, Spanish Translation Available. |
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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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