The Springer Buzz

March 10, 2017

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:

• Principal’s Message

• News and Announcements

• Parent Education Opportunities

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• Sunday, March 12: Daylight Savings; Move Clocks Forward 1 Hour

• Wednesday, March 15, 9:00am Principal Coffee, Staff Room

• Thursday, March 16, 9:00-12:00: Grd TK-3 Starting Arts Performance in the Multi

• Saturday, March 18, 6:30pm: Springer Auction

• Thursday, March 23: STEM Expo

• March 27-31:  Spring Book Fair

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

• Wednesday, April 5, 7:00pm: PTA Mtg.

• Thursday, April 6: Open House

• Friday, April 7: Min. Day 12:15 Dismissal

• April 10 - 14: Spring Break--No School

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents,

So many fun activities occurred this week and I am sure I missed a few as well.  

5th Grade History Musical was incredible.  Students singing, dancing, and reciting historical facts.  Here are a few of the snapshots:

Not faraway down the hall the 4th graders were celebrating Ranchero Day.  Here are a few snapshots:

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And to wrap up our week our students met the STEM challenge.  We have 202 entries - yipee!!!  Due to the student enthusiasm and entries we are in need of Guest Reviewers.  Please contact Joanie Craddock to sign up!

Have a great weekend!

Lynn Boskie

Principal

Buzz…  Did you know that my favorite vegetables are artichokes and asparagus.  What’s yours?

Springer Auction! March 18!

Auction Night: March 18, 2017, 6:30-10:30pm

Online Catalog NOW Available!!

Tickets on sale online or by check

Proxy Bidder Ticket (if you can't attend, deadline March 10)

Childcare available through Abra (deadline March 10)

Raffle at School next week, March 13-17, $5/ticket, prizes: Principal for the Day, iPad mini and Razor E100 Electric Scooter. Plus Mega Raffle for reserved parking spot for 2017-18 school year: $100/1 ticket, $150/2 tickets, $250/3 tickets and $300/4 tickets. Raffle draw at morning assembly, Friday, March 17, need not be present to win.

Questions? springerauction@gmail.com

Springer STEM Expo is on March 23, 2017

The STEM Expo is coming up on March 23rd from 4:30 to 7:00!

We have over 200 students eager to share their discoveries with you.

If you’re interested in becoming a Guest Reviewer, contact Ms. Craddock (jcraddock@lasdschools.org) or simply fill out this form: Springer Expo Reviewer 2017

Cornerstone Corner

Cornerstone Corner
 

This month’s ABC book: René Has Two Last Names by René Colato Laínez

is a story drawn from the author’s own personal immigrant experience. The focus of the book is to help students learn to respect different cultural customs and traditions, and to have an inclusive mindset.

Goals of lesson:

1. Understand and learn about different cultures and how diversity makes us stronger.

2. Identify and celebrate individual’s personal identities.

3. Use positive personal power to stand up for traditions and beliefs.

4. Be inclusive and accepting of differences.

5. Learn to pronounce names correctly.

Questions to ask and discuss to reinforce this lesson at home:

• Has anyone made fun of you because you were different? How did that make you feel?

• Would you ever want to change your name? What name would you choose?

• Have you ever helped a new student or neighbor feel more comfortable?

• What is the story of how you got your name?

• What foods are from your culture? Do you eat foods from other cultures?

When you “catch” kids modeling positive behaviors...

Notice, Name it, and Celebrate it!

A Notice From LASD Nurse Staff

Pertussis Booster for Students in grade 6: Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2017. 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 Health Assistants:  Suzy Gough 302-1448 and Sandy Anderson 302-1449.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Health Services Staff

Now Hiring School Crossing Guards

• Would you like to work part-time?

• Would you like to work only the days’ school is in session and not   have to work nights, weekends or holidays?

• Would you like a job protecting children while working a before and after school shift?

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY – TRAINING IS PROVIDED

Seniors and Students (over 18) Welcomed!

CALL NOW! (800) 540-9290

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMPANY IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB

www.thecrossingguardcompany.com

OhmConnect: A Novel Fundraising Platform

The Springer community started using a novel fundraising platform last year, called OhmConnect. We raised $930 last year, and $1500 this year by having a handful of parents of the school turn down their electricity usage just one hour per week.

We're aiming to raise $5,000 this year and all you need to do is signup using this link and connect your utility account.

ohm.co/springer

OhmConnect donates between $50 - $150 per team member per year, depending on how much you reduce. They'll be donating an instant $75 per new team member. If you haven't signed up yet, now's the time to do it!

YEARBOOK-- CALL FOR PICTURES

Students will start building the yearbook for this school year. Please help fill up the pages with pictures!  We need pictures from:

-classroom events

-Halloween

-First Day of School

-WAT

-Around campus

There are SEVERAL ways to submit pictures:Amazon Smile

A) You can email pictures to: ybspringer@gmail.com

(in subject line, please list what the pictures are from/are. i.e. --Walk A Thon, First day of school, Room 5,)

B) Use the pictavo app.

Download the app via the app store

use the same login from pictavo.com or create one. Upload pictures to assign folder

C)If you use programs like dropbox/google drive -- you can share a specific folder with me.

Please note: The yearbook team will make EVERY effort to include each picture submitted.

Thanks in advance!!!