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01/11/19 - Buzz Newsletter
Principal's Coffee, Thursday, Jan 17 at 8:45am
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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: January 11, 2019:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Springer Families,
As an extension to our Project Cornerstone values, Springer will be emphasizing three character traits. These traits will be implemented across all grade levels during each school year. The traits are:
We are Bucket Fillers We use Growth Mindset We are Upstanders
Soon you will see signage around the school, serving as reminders of these traits. We have selected several books to support these traits that will be placed in each classroom, as well as read by Ms. Chie, in the library, this month. Please come and see our Student Ambassadors’ skits for each trait this month during our Wednesday Morning Assemblies! Beginning February we will be recognizing students at our Wednesday Morning Assemblies who demonstrate these attributes. Their peers will be part of the character description process in each classroom.
I want to thank our Character Education Team (Sarah Daniels, Ria Shah, Linda Mooers, Stephanie Guindy, Jill Williams, Debarati Sen, and Lauren Robb) for their time and talents, as well as the PTA for supporting the school with books and signage.
Springer Rocks!
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Principal’s Coffee Please join us for our Principal’s Coffee, next Thursday, in the staff room. We will meet right after Morning Assembly (8:45). I will be giving an update on our four schoolwide areas of academics, data, character education, and technology. I hope to see you there!
Warmly, Robin |
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No School Reminders |
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There will be no school on: Monday, January 21--Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Tuesday, January 22--Staff Development Day |
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Springer Auction |
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Springer Auction Tickets on sale now by check or online!
The Springer auction party is our largest PTA fundraiser and adult community building event of the year!
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 6:30-10:30 pm Location: Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto Theme: The Olympics: Go for the Gold Springer and embrace your inner Olympic champion!
The 2019 auction team also needs your help with awesome donations. We would love the following donations:
· Parties: Host an awesome party for kids or adults
· Cool Gear: iPad/iPhone, Xbox, PlayStation, Beats, etc.
· Vacation Getaways: Vacation homes or air miles.
· Wine: donate a bottle or two for the Wine Wall Raffle
Visit the Springer website Auction 2019 Tab to learn more Questions? Email 2019 auction co-chairs, springerauction@gmail.com |
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Author’s Visit |
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On January 28, Dan Gemeinhart, will visit to talk to our 4th -6th Graders about his latest book, “Coyote Sunrise”. If you would like to order the book, the author will be signing them at the end of his presentation. Click here for flyer, and book order form. |
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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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After-School Enrichment |
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All of our after-school enrichment programs are renewing for the Winter and Spring sessions. This includes, Science Made Fun, Legos, Minecraft, Coding, Junior Chefs, and more. 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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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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LAEF |
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We've cleared $3 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 have yet to give, help us finish the job and donate online, or text "LAEF" to 50155 to donate. The suggested donation is $1200 per student, but your donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated and helps us reach our goal of 100% participation. |
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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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How Submit an Article to the Springer Buzz |
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If you have an article to submit to the Springer Buzz, please send it to the editor at springer.buzz@gmail.com by noon on Monday for inclusion in the next edition. Late arrivals will be included if possible but can’t be guaranteed! All flyers must be in either WORD or PDF format, accompanied by a brief summary of the activity in the email. |
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