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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: December 14, 2018:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Springer Families,
I want to thank the current Springer families and prospective families that joined our Springer Informational Night last week. Ms. Lammay shared, as well as Ms Capriles about what it means to teach your wonderful children. Sarah Daniels and her daughter, Katie, shared their experiences as a student and parent of Springer. Linda Ripley-Smith also spoke and answered questions about the logistics of registering their child for Springer. Thank you to each of them! Everyone did a fabulous job representing our school and describing the warmth, care, and personalization we give each child. You are also our best ambassadors as families move into our area. They do have a choice, and we would love if you would share your experiences of being part of a neighborhood school with them. We have so many opportunities for our children both academically and through enrichment that affords a balanced, unique experience for them. Thank you for supporting our school. You are indeed the heart of Springer!
Part of our enrichment is our Springer Singers. We had the joy of listening to them this week. They will be performing in the MPR tonight at 7:00 p.m. You won’t want to miss them. Thank you to Heidi Rockett and Mary Hamilton for their dedication each week to this program. Also, next week we will have our Winter Concert next Tuesday (18th) at 1:00 p.m. for parents to enjoy our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students perform. Such a nice time of the year for our children to shine!
And, you will want to join the PTA’s cookies and cocoa celebration next Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. in the MPR to mingle and enjoy each other’s company.
Wishing each of you a wonderful weekend, as I find myself baking up a storm:)
Robin |
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PTA Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed |
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Looking for a fun, short-term way to get involved with the Springer PTA? The PTA needs volunteers to join the Nominating Committee, whose job it is to nominate a slate of officers for next year’s PTA Board. The Nominating Committee conducts its outreach in February and the PTA Board nominations are held in March.
If interested, please contact us ASAP at board@springerpta.net Thank you! Springer PTA |
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Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Event |
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Let’s kick off the season with an evening of cheer at Springer on Tuesday, 12/18 from 6.30-8 pm, in the Springer Multi. You bring the cookies, PTA will bring the hot cocoa! |
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Pajama Day, Friday December 21 |
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Friday, December 21 is your chance to roll out of bed and head to school for Pajama Day! Wear your warm and cozy winter PJs. We will also celebrate all of the fundraising efforts the Springer community has done by having a dance party at lunch. |
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Sweatpants Needed |
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The Springer Office is in need of gently used or new sweatpants in childrens sizes small and medium. We would like 5 pairs in each size, and dark colors are preferable. Please let us know if you can contribute by calling our office at 650-943-4200. Thank you! |
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After-School Enrichment |
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All of our after-school enrichment programs are renewing for the Winter and Spring sessions. Please click here to check out our offerings. If you don’t see your favorite program, or if you have questions, please contact Linda Ripley-Smith in the school office at 650-943-4200. |
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A Note From The LASD Nurse |
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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:
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. |
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Living Classroom |
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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. |
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LAEF |
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LAEF has pledged to raise $3.5 Million in 2018-19 to bring essential programs to all students in the Los Altos School District. For each elementary school, LAEF funds teachers and staff for art, music, library, computer science, STEM, PE, and literacy aides for grades 1 & 2. LAEF is also a co-sponsor of the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series Your Donation Can be Doubled We still need to raise $800,000 to meet our goal of $3.5 million. Now is a great time to make your tax-deductible donation to LAEF because we have a 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. Two Weeks Left for Corporate Matching in 2018 Did you know that in the 2017-18 school year, LAEF received $667,000 in corporate matching funds? With less than 20 days until the end of the tax year, now is the time to submit a matching request to your company. Find out if your company matches, and how to request a company match at LAEFonline.org/donate. 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 |
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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 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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