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Springer BUZZ 11/6/26

Posted Date: 11/06/26 (12:20 PM)

LAEF + PTA BANNER
Photo of the Front of the school with the Title "SPRINGER BUZZ"

Principal's Message - November 6, 2026

Dear Springer Families,

What a week! Who knew the sugar highs and crashes lasted so long?  Well, I guess we all did. . .  Regardless, we had a great week and the kids are asking when they get to throw water drenched puff balls at me again!  Fortunately, our students are kind and I came through it a little wet, but unharmed!  I have to admit, it is fun for me to not just oversee the kids, but play like one sometimes, too!

LASD Illuminate is now open for registration! Illuminate LASD invites students to become experts, innovators, and change-makers. From TK to 8th grade, Illuminate LASD invites students to share what they now know and can do by sharing the process and products of their learning. Register today to participate and submit an Intent Form by November 18th by visiting https://tinyurl.com/illuminateLASD.
Monday 11/9/26:  RFEP student celebration at 8:30AM during morning assembly and Parent ELAC meeting in the staff room at 9 AM
This Monday, November 9th we will be having our celebration for students who are graduating from our EL Program and are now officially Multi-Lingual, being proficient in English and their home language (sometimes even more languages).  We are so proud and excited to share this exciting moment with the community.  If your child is among those re-classifying, please be sure to join us at our Monday Assembly at 8:30 AM. 

We will have an ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee) meeting immediately following the assembly at 9:00 AM.  If you are the parent of a student who speaks more than one language, please join us!

Lastly, please note that we do not have school next Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Warmly,
Principal March
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - VETERANS DAY
No School; We thank all who have served!
NO SCHOOL - NOVEMBER 23-27
Conferences and Thanksgiving Break
 
BEES AWARD WINNER BANNER

Boyd (4) - Miss Hultberg's Class

Boyd in Ms. Hultberg’s  class was  recognized by peer, Kara L., for our BEES award honor. Kara stated, "Boyd helped clean up after PE and picked up trash in the field..”   

Thank you, Boyd, for being so responsible in the choices you make. You are all amazing and positive role models to your peers.
 

📚 The 2026 Springer Book Fair: Nov 10-13

🎁 Gift Cards: Purchase gift cards for students or teachers by Monday, November 9, at 6:00 PM. Cards will be held at the register during the fair and returned to families if a balance remains. They never expire and can also be used at Linden Tree Books in Los Altos.

🙋 Volunteers Needed! Help make the fair a success—sign up for a volunteer shift here.
We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
The Springer Book Fair is back! Find great reads, help build classroom libraries, and support the Springer PTA. 
Book Fair Hours:
Tuesday, 11/10: Before school starting at 8:10 AM, during recess and lunch, and after school until 3:15 PM.
Thursday, 11/12: Before school starting at 8:10 AM, during recess and lunch, and after school until 2:00 PM.
Friday, 11/13: 10:10 AM–12:45 PM, from recess through lunch.
🌟Family Night: Join us for Family Night on Thursday, 11/12! Food trucks open at 5 pm, and the book fair runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come for dinner, read-alouds, and a visit from local author Stacey H. Lee.
 

🍁 November 🍁

November 9 - 13: 📚 Springer Book Fair 
November 11: NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day 🇺🇸
November 16: Springer Night Out 🍕 State of Mind 
November 18: 🎨 LASD Student Art Show @ Covington
November 23 - 27: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break🦃
 
Bee border honeycombs and  with a honey pot. The adventures of Henry and Honey.

Lammay - KINDERGARTEN - Honey 🍯

Honey loves visiting Kindergarten, and this week with Mrs. Lammay was not a disappointment!  Honey is always so surprised at how much they grow in such a short time.  Here Honey is working with students in their Math Stations.  It is amazing how many skills the students are gaining in math through their station work with tangram puzzles, unifix cubes, and games with spinners.  It goes to show that math is everywhere!!!
KINDER HARD AT WORK
honey & bees

🐝 Henry - FIFTH Grade - Ramirez

Henry really enjoyed visiting Mr. Ramirez's class this week. He learned more about Mr. Ramirez’s cultural tradition of Dia De Las Muertos and saw the altar he put in where the students were invited to place pictures of loved ones who have passed to be remembered.  Also, the students were doing really interesting research on space.  Henry was talking to one group who was doing research on Black Holes, the student explained to him that Einstein predicted the existence of Black Holes before they were actually discovered.  Henry thought that was an amazing fact and the student simply responded, “that’s the beauty of math!”  Yep, this is fifth grade!!!
FIFTH GRADE CLASS
 
PTA Corner with PTA logo

🎉 Join Our Community Parties!

🪔 Diwali Family Experience for All - limited tickets available

All Families Invited : Sun Nov 15, 11:30am to 2pm 
Buy a family ticket to the festive Diwali celebration hosted by Swetha Venkata Ramanan, Meghana Kanakamedala, Vineela Kukkadapu and Prerna Dillon. Join for an afternoon for families to come together, share a meal, and enjoy the Festival of Lights. 

Diwali celebrates light over darkness and new beginnings, and we're bringing that spirit to our school community with food, art and connection. Everyone is welcome, whether you've celebrated Diwali for years or are experiencing it for the first time. $50 per family. GET TICKETS at www.springerpta.org/parties 
🪔 Diwali Family Experience for All - limited tickets available 
All Families Invited : Sun Nov 15, 11:30am to 2pm - $50 per family. 
GET TICKETS at www.springerpta.org/parties

🛍️ Shop for the Holidays & Give Back!

Did you know your holiday shopping can help support Springer PTA? We've partnered with businesses that donate a portion of your purchases back to our school—at no extra effort to you!

Whether you're shopping for gifts, treats, or everyday favorites, check out our Shop for Springer page before you buy. You can even shop See's Candies or Krispy Kreme and give 50% back to our PTA!

Every purchase helps support the programs, events, and experiences that make our Springer community special.

🛒 Shop for Springer — Shop, give back, and help our hive thrive!
🛒 Shop for Springer — Shop, give back, and help our hive thrive!

Thanks to everyone who joined The Art of the Autumn Table!

 We had so much fun decorating pumpkins with succulents, taking a break from the usual rush, and spending time with fellow Springer moms. For more events, check out the community party page!
Thanks to everyone who joined The Art of the Autumn Table! We had so much fun decorating pumpkins with succulents, taking a break from the usual rush, and spending time with fellow Springer moms. For more events, check out the community party page!
 
Updates from your Springer LAEF Board Representatives: 
Martina Whalen
Reem Alsweilem
Katherine Olsson Carter
A Year to Be Proud Of: Read our 2025-26 Annual Report

A Year to Be Proud Of: Read our 2025-26 Annual Report

Your generosity helped LAEF grant over $3M in the 2025-26 school year, enriching learning for all LASD students. Check out our 2025-26 Annual Report to see how your donations were spent, the teachers and programs you helped fund, and view our full list of donors and volunteers.
 

We have a great workshop for families with children in third grade and above.

will give you the tools needed to help your child gain confidence as a writer. Learn how to help your child improve sentences and how to expand their idea development when writing. No registration is necessary, just drop in the program that best fits your schedule.
Los Altos Library: December 7 at 4 p.m.
This program is presented by Santa Clara County Office of Education and The Reading Program of Santa Clara County Library District.