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Buzz Newsletter 10/16/15
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The Springer Buzz October 16, 2015 |
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In This Issue:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
Grades 4th-6th dismissal at 2:25
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Principal’s Message |
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It’s About Safety At Springer, we are constantly talking to the kids about safety. We remind them that our playground rules are based on safety. We facilitate with them to help make their classroom culture a safe place to learn. And, we lay down the expectation that everyone is to be respectful and supportive to each other- which further enhances the safe feel of campus. Now I’m going to ask parents to think about what they can do to contribute to the safe environment at Springer. The good news is: these are fairly easy things to do. Campus Safety: We require all visitors on campus to sign in at the office before going anywhere on campus. We also want visitors to wear a visitor sticker so that we know they have checked in at the office. This is important, especially in case of an emergency as we need to account for everyone on campus. Street and Parking Lot Safety: All drivers are required to follow the safety procedures and laws while driving their vehicles. Remember, the speed limit on Rose Avenue is now 15 mph near school. Also, remember that making a U-turn in the middle of a street is illegal. Lastly, I am asking that you monitor your speed while driving in the parking lot. I’m seeing a lot of speeding vehicles in our parking lot lately! Please SLOW down. By adhering to these requests, Springer becomes an even safer place to learn and grow. Have a safe weekend. Wade Spenader- Principal |
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SMS Texting |
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Parents, you may subscribe to SMS messaging alerts at any time. Springer and LASD have the ability to send emergency alerts to you- only when necessary. But, you won’t get those alerts unless you subscribe. All you need to do is provide Mrs. Ripley Smith with your cell phone number, or confirm that the correct number is already entered into our student information system. Then send a text with the word “subscribe” to 68453. |
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Noon Duty Position Open |
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Do you want to get involved at Springer in a super fun and positive way? Do you like to play? If so, you might be interested in the noon duty position opening we have currently. The position requires you to supervise, interact, and engage yourself with the students of Springer at lunchtime. It’s only an hour a day (11:45am-12:45pm) and it is a paid position! If you, or anyone you know, is interested please contact Principal Wade Spenader. wspenader@lasdschools.org |
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Walk-a-thon Wrap-up! |
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It was a Walk on the Wild Side!
Thank you for coming out for the 28th annual Springer Walkathon. We hope you had a fun, memorable day. Sponsor cards will be sent home to students in their Friday folders so that pledge money can be collected. All money must be turned in by November 3th to qualify for the class participation parties. Remember, the class with the highest participation will have a party!
This fun event could not have happened without the help of the many Springer Volunteers. Thank you for coming and supporting your kids and their school.
We would also like to thank Eric Fischer-Colbrie from Intero Real Estate Services for sponsoring the Taco Truck. |
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Lice Update |
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Head lice are an endemic in Santa Clara County, which means that they are always present in our community. While head lice require a large amount of effort to treat, it’s important to remember that they do not cause disease or harm. The LASD Health Services provides detection and treatment information on their website. Click here to learn more. The Center For Disease Control also has helpful information--here is the link to their site. |
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Tech Challenge |
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This year's TECH Challenge at the Tech Museum in San Jose is Taking Flight! Registration is open for students in grades 4-12. If you are interested, here is the link. It is a team engineering design challenge to solve a real world problem. The big event takes place on Saturday, April 23rd. I'd love to see a few teams from Springer take on the challenge. Any questions? Contact Joanie Craddock at jcraddock@lasdschools.org. |
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LAEF |
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Save Us A Call! LAEF’s Phonathon is next week. Have you made your annual donation to LAEF? We would love to take you off our call list, so please go online today at LAEFonline.net and make your tax-deductible donation before October 15th. If you’re a first-time donor or if you choose to increase your gift to LAEF this year, it will be doubled by the LAEF Board, up to a total of $100,000! Are you an LAEF supporter? Join the fun and help us meet our $3.5M goal by signing up for our phonathon on Monday 10/19 or Wednesday 10/21. It’s a wonderful opportunity to thank parents for all they do for our kids, to build community spirit and to educate our new families about the enrichment programs we fund. There are many ways to help, both on the phone and behind the scenes. Sign up at LAEFonline.org. |
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District English Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting |
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On October 19 from 8:15-9:30 am in the District Office Board Room, 201 Covington Road, Los Altos, there will be a district-wide meeting about the English Learner program in LASD. The following topics are on the agenda: Public Comment, Introduction to the EL Standards, Criteria for Reclassifying students, Election, and Meeting Dates. This is a public meeting and all who are interested are invited to attend. Please contact Ann Haigh at 650-947-1180, if you have questions. |
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OhmConnect Earns $$ For Springer! |
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The Springer community started using a novel fundraising platform last year, called OhmConnect. We raised $930 by having a handful of Springer parents 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. OhmConnect donates between $50 - $150 per team member per year, depending on how much you reduce. As part of a "Back to School" competition running through 9/24, they'll be donating an instant $30 per new team member. If you haven't signed up yet, now's the time to do it! |
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LASD Looking For Volunteer Interpreters |
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Los Altos School District is looking for volunteer interpreters to assist us during parent/teacher conferences, student meetings and district events. We are seeking assistance with all languages and it is very helpful if you are able to translate at a different school. Please contact Ann Haigh at 650-947-1180 or at ahaigh@lasdschools.org or complete this form if you are interested. |
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Student Extracurricular Activities: |
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Springer has many after school activities! Please click here to link to the Springer website to see the selection and register for a class. |
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MVLA Speaker Series Presents Lawrence J. Cohen PhD |
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Come and hear Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen speak on The Opposite of Worry |
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MVLA Speaker Series Presents Julie Lythcott-Haims |
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Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, will be speaking at Mountain View High School Spartan Theatre on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7pm. |
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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Through enriching presentations from local and national experts on topics of interest to parents, faculty and staff, the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series seeks to contribute to the academic, physical, and emotional health of our students. All events are free of charge and are for parents, faculty and staff in Los Altos and Mountain View public schools. For a schedule of upcoming presentations, please click here. |
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How to Submit an Article to the Springer Buzz |
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If you have an article to submit to the Springer Buzz, please send it to the editor at springer.buzz@gmail.com by noon on Monday for inclusion in the next edition. Late arrivals will be included if possible but can’t be guaranteed! All flyers must be in either WORD or PDF format, accompanied by a brief summary of the activity in the email. |
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