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: August 24, 2018:

• Principal’s Message

• News and Announcements
• Parent Education Opportunities

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• LASD 2018-2019 Calendar
• Wednesday, August 29: Photo Day
• Monday, September 3: Labor Day, No School
• Thursday, September 6: Back-To-School Night
• Friday, September 7: LASD Music starts for Grds. 5-6
• Friday, September 7: Minimum Day, dismissal 12:15 grades 1-6; 12:00 for TK & Kinder
• Thursday, September 13; 8:45am: PTA Mtg. in Staff RM
• Monday, September 17: First full day for Kinders
• Friday, September 21: Staff Development Day, No School
• Thursday, October 11; 845am: PTA Mtg. in Staff RM
• Saturday, October 13: Walk-a-Thon

Principal’s Message

Dear Springer Families,

We have had a great start to the new school year. We appreciate your care and support as we are all getting used to setting the alarm clock again:) I had a wonderful summer with the grandkids in San Diego, and I am thrilled to be joining the Springer community. Thank you for being so welcoming as I learn the Springer Way.

We have a wonderful staff who is working very hard to ensure your child(ren) have the very best start to the school year.

Just a reminder that Back to School Night is 9/6 with the following schedule:

6:15-7:00 TK
6:30-7:00 K

7:00-7:30 4-6

7:30-8:00 1-3

6:30-7:00 Ms. Sen’s class

Please note that grades 4-6 are scheduled for 7:00 and grades 1-3 for 7:30.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly

Robin

Photo Day is Wednesday, August 29

Order school pictures at Mylifetouch.com.  Enter your picture day ID  0Q473814YB.

*Complimentary 8x8 Shutterfly book when you order online

*Sign up for My Family Rewards to earn points towards free pictures

Access Road

The access road to the back of the school will be locked during school hours. We want to take proactive measures to ensure that we are aware of any service vehicles using it during the school day. This will allow us to make sure children are in a safe area when it is used.

Hot Lunch for 2018-2019

We are seeking volunteers to join the Hot Lunch crew for 2018-2019.   The Hot Lunch program would not be possible without the 20+ volunteers that come in every week to serve lunch!  The lunch volunteer shift is from 11:25-12:15, one day per week, or alternating weeks.  Volunteers receive a credit for a free Choicelunch meal for every volunteer slot they fill.  Contact Donna Murphy (at HotLunch@springerpta.net) to join the lunch crew or if you’d like more information.

Back-To-School Order Form

The Back-To-School Order Form is a quick, easy, online tool that allows you to join the PTA, make donations, purchase Auction tickets and Spirit Wear, and register Walk-a-thon guest walkers.  This is a convenient way to make a single payment for your donations and orders!

The link to the form is here.

Thank you for your support of the Springer PTA!

Noon Duty Aide Wanted

Springer is looking for someone that enjoys working with children, and is available Monday - Friday for supervising the children during lunch recess.  This is a paid position.  The hours are 11:45 to 12:45.  If you are interested, please contact Linda in the Springer School Office at 650-943-4200.

 Noon Duty Volunteers Needed

We are actively seeking parent volunteers for noon yard duty, especially on Friday.  The hours are 11:45 - 12:45,

but if you are also volunteering for hot lunch, we could still use your help after hot lunch, as that is when the kids are spread out the most.  Volunteer anywhere from once a month to once a week or more. Please contact Clover at: cloverh[at]yahoo.com to sign up.

Springer Sign

 We are in need of a volunteer to manage and update our Springer Sign.  It would require about 1 hour a month.  If you are interested, please contact Linda in the Springer School Office at 650-943-4200.

After School Programs

Springer’s after-school programs will be starting up soon.  Please check out our website for clubs or classes. 

LAEF

LAEF welcomes you to the 2018-19 School Year!

We are proud to support the Los Altos School District (LASD) to provide a well-rounded education for your student this school year. Visit LAEFonline.org and watch our new 2-minute video,

“Funding an Excellent Public Education” Learn why our local public schools need your financial support, and how LAEF and your school’s PTA work together to support your student.

This school year, with your support, LAEF will fund teachers and staff for STEM, Wellness, Literacy, and Arts for every LASD student in grades TK-8.  LAEF is also a co-sponsor of the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series, which had over 1,100 LASD attendees in the past school year. Whether your student’s favorite part of the day is PE, art, music, STEM, computer science, library, or a junior high elective, your donations to LAEF help make that possible. 

Parents are encouraged to donate $1,200 per student to LAEF this school year.  We welcome and encourage donations of any amount. Our goal is to raise $3.5 million for LASD, and 100% participation from our parent community. Visit LAEFonline.org to learn more about LAEF and Donate Today!

Living Classroom

Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids!

Do you like connecting kids with nature and teaching them where our food comes from?  Want to make a difference for our planet and promote environmental stewardship?  If so, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent!  Living Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver hands-on garden-based lessons to the students of the Los Altos School District.  No experience necessary as we provide all the training needed!  Our Docent Training will take place at the Los Altos School District iLearn Studio on Monday mornings from 9-Noon starting September 10th (apprentice-style training also available for those who cannot attend Monday morning trainings).  Want to learn more about our program?  Please consider attending our upcoming Informational Meeting from 10-11am on Monday 8/27 at the LASD iLearn Studio located at 201 Covington Road, Los Altos.  Please spread the word and bring a friend!  Click HERE to view our docent training flyer.  Questions? Email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103.  For more information about Living Classroom, please visit our website at www.living-classroom.org.

 Click here for the MVLA Speaker Series Website.

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