As we are about to embark on our annual Walk-a-thon on Saturday, I am reminded of how lucky I am to work in such a supportive community.  Los Altos School District is a model example of parents and educators working together to give our kids the best educational experience possible.  What we do as a community, together, is amazing.  

Our Walk-a-thon is one of two major fundraisers for the Springer PTA.  We depend on your PTA dollars to buy the "stuff" we need to educate students.  From technology to tape, from paint to pencils, from Starting Arts to student folders, PTA dollars ensure your children have what they need to thrive at Springer.  

We also depend greatly on the generous contributions from Los Altos Education Foundation (LAEF).  LAEF fundraises across the district and then donates its' dollars to provide the people who run very important programs.   The district STEM teachers, small-group instructional aides in grades 1 and 2, class size reduction, music and PE are just some of the highlights that LAEF provides.  One key difference between PTAs and LAEF is that LAEF pledges a contribution before the school year begins and then works to fund that overall contribution throughout the school year.  In other words, students this year are already receiving the great programs that LAEF has pledged to provide.  Whatever you can donate to LAEF this year is helpful in making their pledge goals.  I know that our teachers really appreciate the impact LAEF has made this year, and in past years, to our children.  

I hope to see you all at the Walk-a-thon.  It's a great event unlike any other.  One of my favorite parts of the day is the ability to get around to all of you and have great conversations and building stronger relationships.  After every Walk-a-thon, I drive home feeling so lucky to be at Springer.

See you out there!

Wade Spenader- Principal

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