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: February 8, 2019:

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

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• LASD 2018-2019 Calendar
• Springer’s Daily Schedule
• Saturday, February 9; 6:30pm: Father-Daughter Dance, in Multi
• Wednesday, February 13; 7:00pm:  PTA Mtg.
• February 18 - 22:  Winter Break--No School
• Wednesday, February 27; 7:00pm: Jr. High Transition Night; Blach School
• March 4 - 8:  Spring Book Fair
• Wednesday, March 6; 7:00pm: 6th Grade String Fling Concert; Blach School
• Thursday, March 14; 8:45am: PTA Mtg.
• Thursday, March 14; 9:00- 12:00: Starting Arts Performance, Gr. TK - 3
• Friday, March 15; 9:00am: Blach Parent Tour
• Monday, March 18; 1:00pm: Blach Parent Tour
• Saturday, March 16: Springer Auction
• Wednesday, March 20: STEM EXPO
• Wednesday, March 27; 6:30pm: District Choral Festival; Egan School
• Wednesday, April 3; 6:30-7:30pm: Blach Elective Fair for Parents & Students
• Thursday, April 4; 8:30: Principal Coffee
• Thursday, April 11; 8:45am: PTA Mtg. in Staff RM
• Thursday, April 11: Open House
• Friday, April 12: Minimum Day; Dismissal 12:15pm
• April 15 - 19: Spring Break - No School
• Friday, April 26; 9:00 - 11:00am: 6th Graders Walk to Blach
• Saturday, April 27; 8:00 - 4:00: Junior Olympics, Grades 4-6

Principal’s Message

Dear Springer Families,

February is Black History Month, and I thought it would be meaningful to remember some of the contributions African Americans have made to our country. We are indeed a stronger nation because of their gifts and talents.

Martin Luther King (1929 – 1968) – King was a pivotal figure in the non-violent civil rights movement. During the 1950s and 1960s, he sought to improve race relations and overturn discrimination in American society. He is remembered for his powerful speeches which sought to bring about a united society – where race did not act as a barrier.

Supreme Court Justice: Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and served on the court from 1967 to 1991

Eminent Scientist: George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics.

First Senator: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871.

First Woman Representative: Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives. She was elected in 1968 and represented the state of New York. She broke ground again four years later in 1972 when she was the first major party African-American candidate and the first female candidate for president of the United States.

Oscar Winner: In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American performer to win an Academy Award—the film industry’s highest honor—for her role in Gone With the Wind.

Into Space: In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to go into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavor. During her eight-day mission, she worked with U.S. and Japanese researchers, and was a co-investigator on a bone cell experiment.

White House: In 2009, Barack Obama became the first African-American president in U.S. history. He occupied the White House for two consecutive terms, serving from 2009 to 2017.

Warmly,
Robin

Kindergarten Tour
Next Wednesday (13th), there will be a school tour for families who have enrolled for Kindergarten next year or who are considering their options. If you have a neighbor, who has not enrolled their child in LASD, please encourage them to come at 9:00 am. We will be initially meet in the staff room. Springer is the best, and we want to make sure that we share all the great opportunities our children have at Springer.

Noon Duty Help Needed

We are in need of a noon duty volunteer to help supervise the students during lunch on the following dates:

Feb 7, 12, 13, 14, 28

March 21, 28

April 4, 25

May 30

If you are interested, please contact the Springer School Office at 650-943-4200.

Springer Auction

Springer Auction

Tickets on sale now by check or online!

Childcare Available through Abra!

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!

Visit the Springer website Auction 2019 Tab to learn more

Questions? Email 2019 auction co-chairs, springerauction@gmail.com

Father/Daughter Dance

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.

A Message From the District Nurse

Pertussis Booster for Students in 6th grade:

Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2019. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office as soon as possible!

Please refer any questions regarding this requirement to our District Staff:  Clare Luna 302-1448 and Sandy Anderson 302-1449.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Health Services Staff

Flash Mob is Back!

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 February 13, February 28 and March 6 in Springer Room 20 and March 13 in the Springer Multi. Please contact reena.vokoun@gmail.com with any questions!

LAEF

Love Your Neighborhood School!

Donate to LAEF today and fund teachers at your school. Help ensure that your student receives an excellent, well-rounded education. We need to 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 50155 to donate. As always, our goal is 100% participation from all LASD families.

Save Us a Call

On February 12^th, 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.

 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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