It was nice to have a little midweek break! I hope everyone enjoyed the extra day and had some time to relax and recharge - who else thinks this would be a great new practice?  Two days . . one day off . .  .two days on . . .

A big thank you to everyone who joined our Principal Coffee last Friday. We had a wonderful discussion about how our school and teachers use data to guide instruction, understand student needs, and support learning. We also took a deeper dive into the California School Dashboard. I truly appreciated the engagement, thoughtful questions, and curiosity. These conversations are so valuable to me because they help me better understand what you would like to know more about and how I can continue to share what is happening at Springer.

I have already received a request for a future Principal Coffee focused on Special Education instruction, which we will plan to host later in the year. Please continue to send me your ideas and requests for topics you'd like to explore. I am always happy to answer questions, share information, and create opportunities for us to learn together.

Next week, our sixth graders are heading off to Science Camp! We wish them a fantastic week of learning, exploring, and making memories. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they don't get too wet with the rain in the forecast!

And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, please remember that there will be no school November 23–27. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with time to rest, connect, and enjoy family and friends.

Warmly,

Mrs. March

Springer parents Alan and Tatiane of Bravissimo Music Institute are bringing back this beloved choir with support from former instructor Mary Hamilton. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:20 am in the Springer Multi, starting as early as November 18 if enough students enroll. The 24-session program runs through June and includes sheet music, a binder, a T-shirt, and at least four live performances.

If enough singers register by November 30, the choir will have a chance to perform with the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic Orchestra on December 14 at De Anza College. Register by November 30 for the $500 early-bird rate (regularly $600) with the code springersingers. Learn more and register!

Since 1990, Family Giving Tree has delivered over 2 million supply-filled backpacks and wished-for holiday gifts to Bay Area individuals and families in our community. The impact of a wished-for gift can lift a family’s spirits and allow them to create holiday memories and celebrate the season.

Donate Online: Visit https://wishdrive.org/springerelementaryschool to fulfill a gift for a special someone in the community without having to leave the comfort of your home. Family Giving Tree handles all logistics, so your donation is 100% contact-free and completely hassle-free.

Donate via Envelope: Choose a donation envelope from the giving tree in the Springer office and either mail your contribution or drop it off in the Springer office.

November 15: Springer Diwali Party - BUY TICKETS: https://www.springerpta.org/parties

November 16: Springer Night Out 🍕 State of Mind 

November 18: 🎨 LASD Student Art Show @ Covington

November 23 - 27: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break🦃

December 1: Springer Parent Meeting @ 6:30p in Springer Multi

December 4: TK/Kinder Assembly

December 5: Springer Holiday Movie Night & Pictures with Father Frost - BUY TICKETS HERE: www.springerpta.org/parties

December 7: Vision Screening (Kinder, 2nd & 5th graders ONLY)

December 9: Springer Gingerbread Expo

Honey enjoyed her time with Ms. TG’s class this week.  Honey loves the creative play they do with her.  Beyond their normal guided exploration, the students built a castle for Honey to stay in.  However, they wouldn’t let me open the lid to see her, because as the queen she gets privacy.  I guess Honey got a lot of pampering this week, from a pretty generous group of TKers!!

Henry visited Ms. Reede’s class this week.  This was a great week because of the book fair.  The class actually took Henry with them!  He hasn’t been to Book Fair before, but was very impressed with the interest and knowledge of these students.  They searched through all kinds of books, from fiction to non-fiction to DIY!  Most kids at most schools don’t have this variety of interests, it must be all that Readers Workshop they have been studying all these years.  The Mad Libs were a bit hit - Henry can finally remember what an adverb is, now!

Grab a pizza with fellow Springer families on Monday, November 16, from 4 to 9 pm at State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria (101 Plaza N, Los Altos). A portion of sales will support the Springer PTA!

Mention “Springer School” when ordering in person, or use code Springer when you order online for takeout or delivery. Bring the family or invite a friend. See you there!

Have you seen the celebrations on our new marquee? Yours could be next! Don’t miss your chance to give someone special a shoutout! Birthdays, milestones, achievements, or a simple THANK YOU — let’s celebrate them BIG at Springer! 🐝 Submit your message here and support our school and PTA while helping our community feel celebrated! 💛💚

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!

Get ready to see the multi transformed into a gallery! Join us on November 18 at Covington Elementary from 5:00-7:00 pm for the annual LASD Art Showcase. Let’s celebrate our students’ creativity together. 

From colorful paintings and bold prints to textured collages and clay creations, there’s something from every grade, TK through 8th. It’s a great chance to wander and admire your student’s artwork alongside others. 

And this year, there’s a little mystery in the mix! LAEF is bringing a fun scavenger hunt to the showcase, with a chance to win exciting prizes.

From the Art Docents program in our elementary schools to art electives in junior high, our students learn about art appreciation as well as art elements, techniques, and so much more. And your donations to LAEF help fund it all. Thank you for supporting art education for all LASD students. 

See you at the showcase!