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08/31/2018 - Buzz Newsletter
Thursday, September 6 is Back to School Night! No school on Monday!
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The Springer Buzz!
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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.
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In This Issue: August 31, 2018:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message
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Happy Friday Springer Families,
Our Back To School (BTSN) will be next Thursday (6th), and we are excited to share our curriculum and programs with you. The schedule for BTSN is as follows:
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.
We have had a smooth start to the school year as the children reconnect with teachers and friends. I hope your mornings have gone smoothly as everyone gets used to getting up again and rushing out the door:)
We are continuing to implement Reader’s Workshop and beginning Writer’s Workshop schoolwide this year. This workshop model teaches children the skills of reading and writing, as well as actively engages your child(ren) in owning their learning. The teacher’s will share more about this with you at BTSN.
I wish each of you a wonderful Labor Day!
Warmly Robin |
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Crosswalk Volunteer Sign-ups
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To help calm traffic and for added safety, we ask parents to volunteer as a CrossWalk Monitor two times per year, per child. Each grade (1st-6th) is assigned 6 weeks of the year. The SignUp sheets for each grade are:
Visit the CrossWalk page on the Springer website for more information. Contact springercrosswalk@gmail.com with any questions.
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Hot Lunch for 2018-2019
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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. We are still seeking volunteers for Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Volunteers receive a credit for a free Choicelunch meal for every volunteer shift they fill. Contact HotLunch@springerpta.netto join the lunch crew. For more information on the hot lunch program, see the Hot Lunchpage on Springer’s website.
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Back-To-School Order Form
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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!
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Cub Scouts Bringing The Magic!
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Springer Pack 36 invites all boys and girls grades K-5 and their parents to our first Pack meeting of the new school year. We've lined up magician Jack Alexander to ensure it'll be a fun evening and it will also serve as a great opportunity to get excited about scouting. Look forward to seeing you September 12, from 6.30-7.30pm in the Springer Multi. For more information about the meeting and joining Pack 36, please contact Drew Spitteler - cubmaster@springerpack36.org
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Noon Duty Volunteers Needed
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We are actively seeking parent volunteers for noon yard duty, especially on Thursday. 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.
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After School Programs
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Springer’s after-school programs will be starting up soon. Please check out our website for clubs or classes.
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LAEF
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We are proud to support the Los Altos School District (LASD) to provide a well-rounded education for your student. This school year, LAEF is funding teachers and staff for STEM, Wellness, Literacy, and Arts at your school.
Check out our video “LAEF Supports your School” (2 min.). Enjoy photos of LASD students participating in LAEF funded programs. Learn about the benefits of LAEF and see how your support for LAEF can bring school to life for your child, whether it be through PE, computer science, music or an art docent lesson.
Parents are encouraged to donate $1,200 per student for this school year. We welcome donations of any amount. Our goal is $3.5 million and 100% participation. VisitLAEFonline.org to learn more about LAEF andDonate or Pledge Today!
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Living Classroom
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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.
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Parent Education Opportunities
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Announcing the 2018-2019 MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series
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.
Lynn O’Shaughnessy
Finding the Right Fit College at the Right Price
September 11, 2018 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre Rafael Pelayo, M.D.
Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success October 23, 2018 – 7pm – LAHS Eagle Theater Katie Hurley, L.C.S.W.
Raising Resilient Kids in a Stressful World November 29, 2018 – 7pm – LAHS Eagle Theater Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D.
The Myths of Happiness: The Science and Practice of Increasing Well-being January 29, 2019 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
Self-compassion: The Surprising Power of Being Kind to Yourself March 7, 2019 – 7 pm – LAHS Eagle Theater Jeff Selingo
There is Life After College: Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow April 9, 2019 – 7pm – MVHS Spartan Theatre. 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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