No school Monday, November 12 in honor of Veteran's Day! Book Fair starts on November 13!
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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: November 9, 2018:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Springer Families, This year we are working as a staff in the areas of academics, assessment, character education, and technology. I will be sharing with parents our academic goals and supporting activities at our Principal’s Coffee next Thursday (15th) after the morning assembly. Please join us in the staff room. Lost and Found Our lost and found is growing with the cool mornings and the warm, autumn afternoons. Please check the closet by the multipurpose room this next week if your child is missing a jacket. We will donate any items left after next Friday to a local charity.
Veteran’s Day We will not be in session next Monday in honor of our Veterans who have faithfully served our country. May we remember that our freedoms are a gift, and that they come at cost. Thank you for those service people that enable us to live in a land of many opportunities. We are blessed beyond measure. Have a safe and fun filled weekend, Robin Robinson |
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Book Fair |
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November 13-16, 2018 Grand Opening TUESDAY, November 13th, 8:00 - 10:00am Bring your friends and come in for coffee, pastries and books! Book Fair Family Night |
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Tis Food Drive Season! |
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Springer’s annual food drive will begin on Monday, November 5, and end on Friday, November 16. Please donate nutritious food items, or consider a cash donation. Student ambassadors will be collecting items before school. There will also be a food bin in the Springer office. Also, our student ambassadors will be creating things for the holiday season, magnets, ornaments, etc., profits going toward our fundraising efforts. We will be using materials from home, such as corks, old/broken jewelry, buttons, etc. If you have any items that you would like to donate, please send them to Room 11, Ms. Williams. We will make something cute or beautiful out of something old! |
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Walk-A-Thon Items |
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Many platters and bowls that were used for the bakesale were left behind, and they are in the Springer Staff Room. Please come and retrieve them by Friday, November 16. Any items left after that will be donated over the Thanksgiving break. |
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Attendance Policies |
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Absences and late arrivals are to be reported to the school by a parent or guardian by calling the Attendance Line at 650-943-4240 by 9:00 am. You may also email at Springer Attendance atSpringerAttendance@lasdschools.org After 9:00 am, please call the office directly at 650-943-4200. The office MUST be notified, separate from notifying the teacher. Students who arrive after the school day begins must sign in at the office to receive a late arrival pass. FEVERS: A child may return to school after they have remained fever free and/or not vomited for 24 hours. |
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Disco Fever! |
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Third Grade Auction Party $25--Please leave check in Auction Cubby in Office No siblings please Contact Barb Scanlon at barbscanlon[at]me.com with questions |
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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! 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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LASD STEM and Math ISTs (Instructional Support Teachers), and LASD Art Docent leadership recently attended CA STEAM Symposium 2018, along with 3,000 STEAM educators from across California. Recognized as a leader in STEAM education, our LASD team led five professional learning presentations to inspire high-quality Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math instruction for all California students. LAEF is proud to support LASD’s outstanding STEM ISTs and Art Docent Director. We congratulate you for your leadership at this important statewide symposium. Help fund Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math instruction at your school by donating to LAEF atwww.laefonline.org/donate, or text your donation to LAEF at 50155. The suggested amount is $1,200 per student or $120/month. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. |
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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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 join us for an evening with Katie Hurley. 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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