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: March 1, 2019:

• Principal’s Message

• News and Announcements

• Parent Education Opportunities

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• LASD 2018-2019 Calendar

• LASD 2019-2020 Calendar

• Springer’s Daily Schedule

• March 4 - 8:  Spring Book Fair

• Wednesday, March 6; 7:00pm: 6th Grade String Fling Concert; Blach School

• Thursday, March 7; 5:00 - 7:30pm: Book Fair Family Night

• Thursday, March 14: Minimum Day; Dismissal 12:15

• 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,

Where did February go? It is hard to believe it is already March. Just a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins March 10th.

March brings an exciting addition to our school. Some of our current students are enrolled in an after school Chinese School that previously resided at the Hillview School campus. This program will now be servicing their students at their home schools throughout our district. Springer currently has about 24 students who access this program. Beginning March 18th, their classes will begin here after school until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We will still be offering our other enrichment classes after school, but their room assignments may change as we are flexing our rooms to accommodate the new classes.

I look forward to this as being another opportunity to meet the needs of our students.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Robin

Spring Book Fair

DINO-MITE SPRING BOOK FAIR

March 4 – March 8, 2019

8:30am - 3:30pm on Monday

8:00am-3:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

8:00am -2:15pm on Thursday

Parent Preview on Monday, March 4^th, 8:30am - 10:00am

Bring your friends and family and come in for coffee and books!

Book Fair Family Night

Thursday, March 7^th, 5:00 - 7:30pm

Join us for food trucks, fun and shopping!

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

STEM Career Day Events at

Junior High Schools

LASD & LAEF are excited to kick off the 3rd STEM Career Day Events at Egan and Blach Jr. High Schools this spring. STEM pervades every part of our life. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators. We believe that exposing students to different aspects and careers in this field will inspire them and spark passion.

If you are a parent, grandparent or community member who would like to share your career story with students at Egan on March 25 and/or Blach on March 26, please contact Karen Wilson, STEM Coordinator atkwilson@lasdschools.org or Anjana Nagarajan-Butaney, LASD parent atanjana.nagarajan1@gmail.com

Also, please mark your calendars for the STEM Night Event being held on Monday, March 25 at Egan Jr. High starting at 7pm.  Speakers to be announced in the near future.

6th Grade String Fling Concert

6th Grade Orchestra Students from Loyola, Oak, and Springer will be featured in a performance with Blach Intermediate School Orchestras. Come to see the progression of string students from elementary to middle school. It is a free concert, everyone is invited!

String Fling Concert

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

7:00 PM

Blach Intermediate 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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