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01/25/19 - Buzz Newsletter
Author's Visit - 01/28, Monday
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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 25, 2019:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Springer Families,
I hope you had a nice three day weekend and were able to spend time with loved ones. As we reflect on our nation’s history of addressing equality, may we remember that great leaders, such as Martin Luther King Jr., believed, modeled, and spoke for all people to have the same opportunities and freedoms.
Tuesday, we had a district Professional Learning Day which focused on providing rigor in our daily classroom instruction. Teachers had the opportunity to engage in various topics such as:
We had Tiara Wirkkala, our Instructional Support Teacher, as well as Joanie Craddock, our STEM Support Teacher, facilitate some of the workshops. They did an exceptional job and reminded me of how blessed we are to have these two ladies supporting our school every day!
We are doing great things for our kids!
Warmly, Robin |
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Emergency Preparedness Meeting |
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Hello LASD Families,
Please join our community and learn the basics of Emergency Preparedness from the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Discussion topics will include: emergency kits, go bags, evacuation planning, family communication plans, and more. Connect with local community resources and learn how to ensure that your family is ready to go in case of an evacuation. Thursday, January 31, 7:00–9:00 PM in the Egan Multi (100 W. Portola Avenue). **Children are welcome.** This talk will be repeated at Oak at a later date TBD.
For tips and templates, visit sccfd.org. Also, you may register to receive emergency alerts from the City and County of Santa Clara by visiting AlertSCC.org. |
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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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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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Father/Daughter Dance |
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Don't miss out on this FUN and MEMORABLE event!
Springer's Father Daughter Dance is happening on February 9th 6:30pm Multi Your daughter will remember this special night dancing with her dad while the DJ spins tunes, and there will be a photographer on hand to capture it.
Reserve your space now! email jennifer@jwangmd.com
Father/Daughter $100 Additional daughter $30 Make check out to "Springer PTA", memo father/daughter dance. Please place checks in front office cubby labelled Auction.
All proceeds benefit Springer School. |
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Flash Mob is Back! |
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Back by popular demand, the Springer Auction flash mob is back! This year's theme will be the Olympics, so get ready for a fun group dance performance to remember. Flash mob participation is open to parents, faculty and staff, so feel free to sign up by clicking on this link. Springer parent, Reena Vokoun, will be leading the effort again this year and will be selecting music, choreographing the dance routine and leading the group through 4 practices to prepare for the performance at the auction on March 16. The practices will be held at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings on February 13, February 27 and March 6 in Springer Room 20 and March 13 in the Springer Multi. Please contact reena.vokoun@gmail.com with any questions! |
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PTA Update |
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We are looking for new members to join the PTA board for the 2019-2020 school year. Joining the board is a fun way to get involved and help build our wonderful community. We are looking for people to fill the following positions: · PTA President (Can be one person or two people as “co-presidents”) · VP of Volunteers · VP Community Outreach · VP Membership · Historian If you are interested in learning more about any of these positions, please contact the PTA Nominating Committee: Kristen Gklaros-Stavropoulos (Chair), Sarah Cunningham, Sarah Daniels and Andrea Jones, at nominating@springerpta.net by February 8. |
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Enrollment For Next Year |
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Dear Parents, Last Friday, your child brought home a hard copy survey regarding your enrollment plans for next year. Please complete the survey and return it to your child’s teacher ASAP. Your prompt feedback will assist us in planning for 2019/2020. Thank you so much! |
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Springer Singers is Back For Spring! |
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Does your child love to sing and dance?
Springer Singers is a fantastic way to get your kids singing and dancing with their Springer friends. The Springer Singers are open to all students grades 1-6.
TUESDAY’S AFTER SCHOOL Grades 1 & 2 2:45-3:45 Grades 3-6 3:00-4:00 in the Multi
Applications available in the office. Please complete form and return with payment (scholarships available) to participate. Questions? Contact Heidi Rockett at rockettland@comcast.net |
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LAEF |
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Do you love STEM, Literacy, Wellness, and Arts? Show your love by completing your donation to LAEF! Let’s raise the final $400K to reach our goal of $3.5M for this school year! The timing is just right because we have a $15K Challenge Match from The John and Liane Davila Foundation and an anonymous LASD family to DOUBLE all donations made by February 28th. It couldn't be easier: Donate online or text "LAEF" to 51055 to donate. As always, our goal is 100% participation from all LASD families. Save Us a Call On February 12th, we'll have a winter phonathon. If you have not donated this school year, donate now, and we'll take you off our call list. STEM in Every Grade Find out what our students are learning in STEM this school year. Check out new photos of kids in action, watch a video, and learn about exciting projects. Your donation to LAEF supports the LASD STEM program and more. |
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LASD Preschool Openings |
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The LASD Preschool Collaborative Program currently has openings for typically developing peer role models for the 2018-19 school year. We are looking for children with strong speech/language, pre-academic, social/emotional, self-help and motor skills. We have an AM class that runs 8:15-11:15 MTWF and 8:15-10:30 TH and a PM class that runs 12:00-3:00 MTWF and 11:15-1:30 TH.
We will do a screening to see if your child is a good fit for the program. This will be scheduled in the next upcoming weeks.
Important notes/requirements at a glance: -Must be 3-5 years old -Program is located behind the district office by Champions, LAPP, and Stepping Stones -No fees- It is free! -Being able to attend 5 days a week M-F is preferred -Class is a mix of children with special needs and children without special needs -Must have/had some type of group experience (e.g. Mommy and me class, swim class, gymboree, music together, preschool/daycare etc).
If you are interested or have further questions- please email me at kchang@lasdschools.org or give me a call at 650-947-1171. |
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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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