The Springer Buzz!

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.

In This Issue: November 30, 2018:

• Principal’s Message
• News and Announcements
• Parent Education Opportunities

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• LASD 2018-2019 Calendar
• Springer’s Daily Schedule
• Thursday, December 6: Springer Gives Back
• Thursday, December 6; 7:00pm: Kindergarten & New Family Information Night, Springer Multi
• Friday, December 14; 7:00pm: Springer Singers Winter Concert, Multi
• Tuesday, December 18; 1:00pm: LASD Winter Concert, Grades 4-6
• Friday, December 21: Pajama Day
• December 24 - January 6: Holiday Break
• Thursday, January 10; 8:45am: PTA Mtg.

Principal’s Message

Dear Springer Families,

Kindergarten/New Parent Night

Do you know a child in our school attendance area who is school age, perhaps someone with a child who is trying to decide between Springer School or other options in our area?  Please let them know we are hosting an evening event next week on why it is important to choose Springer School and LASD.  Our small and intimate neighborhood school provides the perfect opportunity to get to know our children and families.  I look forward to students, parents and staff sharing their stories and experiences at Springer School. 

Kindergarten/ New Parent Night

Springer Elementary - Multipurpose Room

December 6th

7:00 pm

Hour of Code

This upcoming week (December 3 -9th) is Computer Science Education Week, a week dedicated to showing students the importance of computer science education.  Thanks to funding from LAEF, every LASD student has the opportunity to learn to code through the STEM and CSTEM program. See more at https://www.lasdschools.org/District/Portal/Computer-Science   

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Robin

Holiday Giving Tree

Dear Springer Families,

Are you ready to "Bee Generous" and make a difference this holiday season? Springer School and our 3rd grade Girl Scout Troop #60466 is proud to partner with Family Giving Tree for their Holiday Wish Drive again this year. Since 1990, Family Giving Tree has served over 1.5 million Bay Area individuals living in poverty and is looking to our school to support their work spreading joy and kindness.

This year, Family Giving Tree has set a goal to fulfill holiday wishes and give gifts to 80,000 local children, adults and seniors in need. We are hoping to help them reach this goal by December 7th.

Here's how you can help:

Choose a wish card in the Springer office and shop for the specific gift. These cards, (with the name, age, gender, and wish of a person in need), will be hanging on our "Bee Generous Giving Tree", starting Monday, November 26.  All gift donations should be unwrapped with the wish card and a toothbrush securely taped to the package.  Gifts are due in the Springer office by Friday, December 7.

Please contact Diana Rudolph (drudolph@lasdschools.org) or Laura Rossi (lmrossi@gmail.com) if you have any questions. You may also visit www.FamilyGivingTree.org for more information about the program. Thank you for helping us bring hope and joy to those in need!

A Note From The LASD Nurse

Sometimes it is difficult, especially early in the morning, to know whether or not to send your child to school. The following guidelines are indications that you should keep him/her home. In this way, you are helping to control the spread of colds, flu, and other contagious illnesses.

Keep your child at home when he/she has any of the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Chills
• Vomiting or Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Sore throat or trouble swallowing
• Coughing, sneezing, and/or runny nose
• Rash or unusual sores or spots
• Headache
• Generalized muscle aches and pains
• Weezing or trouble breathing
• Unusually red, crusted or burning eyes
• Head lice                               

You need to keep your child home until he/she has been symptom free without medication for 24 hours.

Also, NOTIFY THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY if your child is exposed to or contracts chicken pox, mumps or measles or whooping cough (pertussis). These conditions can be life threatening to students who are undergoing therapies that suppress their immune systems.

The following information is only a guide to common childhood health concerns. Call our District Nurses or personal health care provider for more information. Always bring a copy of a physician’s note to school and/or notify the school if your child will have an extended absence due to a health condition for 10 days or longer.

Living Classroom

Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids!

Do you like connecting kids with nature and teaching them where our food comes from?  Want to make a difference for our planet and promote environmental stewardship?  If so, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent!  Living Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver hands-on garden-based lessons to the students of the Los Altos School District.  No experience necessary as we provide all the training needed!  Our Winter Docent Training will take place at the Los Altos School District iLearn Studio (201 Covington Road, Los Altos) from 9-Noon on Mondays 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17.  Apprentice-style training also available for those who cannot attend Monday morning trainings.  Please spread the word and bring a friend!  Click HERE to view our docent training flyer.

Questions? Email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103.  For more information about Living Classroom, please visit our website at www.living-classroom.org.

Blach Holiday Faire

Blach School invites you to its annual Holiday Faire on Friday, December 7th, 2018, from 1:00-4:00 pm.  More than 70 7th and 8th grade Oak/Loyola/Springer alumni will host over 60 booths to sell their own creations:  treats, crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, pillows and much more. Come stop by and shop for the holidays!  For more information, please email blachholidayfair@gmail.com.

LAEF

Your Donation Can be Doubled

We've raised $2.5 million so far, but still have $1 million to go to fund our grant to our school district this school year. Now is a great time to donate to LAEF because we have a new challenge match. Four generous anonymous donors will match every dollar donated before December 31st, up to a total of $30,000. Your donation can be doubled if you give now!

The suggested donation is $1,200 per student or $150/month, but donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Donate online, or text "LAEF" to 50155 to donate.

Learn how your student is benefitting from LAEF this school year.

LASD Winter Music Concerts

We hope you enjoy the sounds of the season coming from our LASD Winter Music Concerts. Your contributions to LAEF make these concerts possible.

Elementary school concerts are at 1pm in the school multi.

Almond - Monday, Dec 10

Gardner Bullis - Tuesday, Dec 11

Loyola - Wednesday, Dec 12

Covington - Monday, Dec 17

Springer - Tuesday, Dec 18

Santa Rita - Wednesday, Dec 19

Oak - Friday, Dec 21

ArtPop

Mountain View's very own artisan holiday market, ArtPop, is back for another year, in a new downtown location at 275 Castro Street. Locally made gifts for everyone on your list. Saturday, Dec. 8 is Shop for Our Schools Day, where artisans will donate 15% of sales to the three local school foundations–MVLA, LAEF and MVEF.  Support our schools by shopping on Dec 8.

 Parent Education Opportunities

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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