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05/04/2018 - Buzz Newsletter
Art Docent Show this Thursday!
Staff Appreciate Week next week!
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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: May 4, 2018:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Springer Families, May Flowers are here and last weekend the Junior Olympics was a buzz with fun and good spirited competition. All of our 4th, 5th and 6th Graders gave their personal best in the various events. It was wonderful to see the students enjoying themselves and cheering on their classmates. On Wednesday evening I went up to visit the 6th Graders at Walden West and they were all beaming and happy. As I walked around, I saw deer in the lower meadow, and a clear sky above; the early evening began to settle in. It was a beautiful night for the 6th Graders to take their night hike. Have a wonderful weekend, Lynn |
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Staff Appreciation Week |
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This year's Staff Appreciation Week at Springer will be next week from May 7 - 11! The Springer Staff works so hard all year, so let’s show them how much they are appreciated. Below is a summary of the suggested daily special activities and here's a flyer with more details. Please look for grade level specific areas to sign up to bring in snacks and treats as well. Please feel free to contact Suzan Grisanti (suzanucb@gmail.com) and Reena Vokoun (reena.vokoun@gmail.com) with any questions!
Monday, May 7th: Bring in a flower to your teacher Tuesday, May 8th: Do something nice for a staff member Wednesday, May 9th: Bring in a little treat for your teacher Thursday, May 10th: Write a note to your teacher Friday, May 11th: Bring in a little something to pamper your teacher |
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Reading Corner |
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Reading Corner: Diverse Books
We hope that all children will be able to see themselves in the pages of a book. Books can also help us gain insight into the world beyond. Dr. Rudine Simms Bishop uses the terms “mirrors” and “windows” to describe these different functions; mirror books reflect the reader’s life and experience, while window books offer views into other worlds, whether real or imagined. Books that feature diverse characters can help all children find their reflections and also learn about the diversity of our world. It can be difficult to find books that represent a truly diverse array of characters, but authors and organizations are working to change this. Many websites now feature recommendations for diverse books. Common Sense Media has lists of books with characters of color andbooks that promote tolerance and diversity. Lee and Low, the nation’s largest multicultural children’s book publisher, recommends top diverse book choices by grade level, and you can also find Amazon’s best-selling multicultural children’s books. Perhaps you and your child will discover a new book together that can serve as a mirror and/or a window. Happy reading! |
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Cornerstone Corner |
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This month’s ABC book: “Thank You, Mr. Falker” by Patricia Polacco is an autobiographical book about a struggling student. At age 5 she goes to school to learn to read. By fifth grade, she still can’t read and continues to be bullied by other students. She is a wonderful artist and is encouraged and supported by her family. Finally, when she gets to fifth grade her teacher, Mr. Falker, works with her to discover her unique keys to learning. This is a story about a family’s love, a girl’s pain and what happens when an adult believes in a child’s potential to learn. Goals of lesson: · Celebrate student’s heroes. · Recognize teachers as UPstanders and their efforts to create a caring school climate. · Identify personal strengths to help overcome difficulties. · Build empathy for students with learning challenges. · Generate ways to be UPstanders when faced with cyberbullying. Youth are more likely to grow up healthy when they perceive that adults in the community value youth. Here are some ways to build this asset: Ø · Spend time with young people. (Not just your own child, but all young people.) · Listen and take seriously what they have to say. · Seek out young people and solicit their feedback. · Let them know their presence and participation are appreciated. Questions to ask your child: · Overall, do you feel our community values children and young people? Why or why not? · How do people in the community show they love and appreciate you? · Which adults help you feel empowered and valuable? Why? When you “catch” kids OR adults modeling positive behaviors... Notice, Name it, and Celebrate it! |
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Yearbook |
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Thank you for submitting your pictures for the yearbook. It looks terrific and it is being sent to the printer on Sunday, 4/21. As such, we can no longer accept any more pictures. Every effort was made to include the pictures submitted. As a reminder, the PTA is providing one yearbook to each student and will be distributed in early June. Thank you! *If you are interested in purchase additional yearbooks, please contact Rachel -michelson.rachel@gmail.com, with the subject line: Springer Yearbook purchase question. |
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San Jose Giants On June 2! |
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San Jose Giants Pack the Park on June 2nd! This year we're closing out the school year with our annual San Jose Giants Pack the Park Day on June 2nd! Tickets are on sale NOW! This is a great community event for our school and fundraiser all in one! The game time is Saturday June 2nd at 6pm. The first 1,000 in attendance will take home a replica of the 1998 California League Championship ring and all will enjoy fireworks after the game! During the game, our very own Springer Singers will perform and two Springer students will throw the first pitch! Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. You can purchase tickets via cash or check in the office now or you can use PayPal and your tickets will be delivered to your home. Detailed instructions below if you choose this method. Questions? Contact Brooke Lopez (brooke.lopez at yahoo.com). Go Giants! PAYPAL INSTRUCTIONS
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LAEF |
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Join us for Stand Up for Public Schools Day on May 9th. Let’s celebrate the vital partnership of our local public schools and educational foundations. Help us bridge the gap between state funding and the true cost of providing an outstanding educational experience for our children. For more information, go tolaefonline.org. Help us raise the final $200K to meet our goal. A gift of $50, $100 or even $300 will make a difference! Let's cross the finish line and raise $3.7M to fully fund this school year. Donate now. LAEF Needs You! LAEF is looking for Board Members. The LAEF Board is responsible for ensuring LAEF's strategic, fundraising and organizational goals. Parent donations to LAEF translate to almost $400,000 for each of our nine district schools, including your school. The LAEF Board includes at least one representative from each LASD school and we strive to include representatives from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. For more information, contact LAEF at admin@laefonline.org, 650 559-0445. |
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CSTEM Showcase |
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DATE: May 22, 2018 TIME: 3.30 to 5.00pm LOCATION: Blach school multi Click here for flyer |
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Assessment Corner |
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CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance Progress) This is a statewide test SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) that is given each year across the state of California to all 3rd-6th grade students. The test is completed online and untimed. Students will be assessed in English Language Arts and Mathematics. An additional test in Science will be given to all fifth grade students. When we return from Spring Break we will begin the training testing- April 16th-20th. The purpose of this training is to have the students become familiar with the assessment tools. Our testing Window is April 23rd - May 18. |
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4th Grade Instrument Quest |
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May 29th and May 30th 5:00 – 7:00 Covington Multi In preparation for choosing a musical instrument to play in 5th grade, the LASD Music Department will be hosting two nights of “Instrument Quest.” Your child will see and be able to try out every instrument we offer in our Band (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone) and Orchestra (violin, viola, cello) programs. This is a great opportunity to see which instrument best suits your child. Parents are welcome to ask questions and to meet the LASD Music teachers.
Come on either evening between the hours of 5pm-7pm. 4th grade students will be making instrument selections in their homeroom classes at the end of May. |
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Springer Auction |
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Congratulations Springer! Together we raised $100K for Springer School. Thank you to all who came out and showed their Springer Spirit! If you couldn't make it, it's not too late! Many community parties, exclusively for Springer students and parents, are still open. Please check out our OPEN PARTY LIST and contact the host listed to join the party. Questions? |
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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Through an enriching presentations from local and national experts on topics of interests 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 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 atspringer.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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