Our Spooktacular Walk-a-thon is only one week away, on Saturday October 13, from 10-2. Register on PledgeStar to record your pledges and donations.
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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: October 5, 2018:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Springer Families, It does not seem possible it is already October with Halloween around the corner. We will have our annual parade on the 31st, at 1:15. Parents are invited to enjoy the festivities with us. As you begin to shop for costumes, please remember these guidelines for the Springer Halloween Parade: Please no blood, weapons, or violent costumes. Also, students will not put their costumes on until after lunch so sending your students to school with the easier part of their costume to put on will be helpful. Parking Lot Safety As you drop off and pick up your children, please be sure to use the crosswalks to access your vehicle in the parking lot, as well as to cross Rose Ave. Please reduce your speed and be attentive as you drive through the parking lot as children are not always aware of their surroundings. Staying in your vehicle in the drop off/pick zone and following the person in front of you to the front of the line is required. A reminder to put a smile on your face: The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a police officer in it. Dudley Moore Have a wonderful weekend! Warmly, Robin |
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The Walk-A-Thon Is October 13! |
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Our Spooktacular Walk-a-thon is only one week away, on Saturday October 13, from 10-2. There is still time to collect sponsors! Register on PledgeStar and ask friends, family and neighbors to support our PTA by making a pledge. Making pledges and donations online will be a huge volunteer-time saver for us. If online access is an issue, hard copy pledge forms are available in the office. The class with the highest online pledge participation rate will get a special treat! Volunteer shifts are still available! Click here to signup. Thanks for your support! |
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Photo Make-up Day |
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Photo Make-up Day is Wednesday, October 10. Retakes are for anyone that was: To put your child on the retake list, please contact Linda Ripley-Smith atlripleysmith@lasdschools.org, or call the Springer School Office at 650-943-4200. Please let us know your child’s name and their teacher. |
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Help Wanted! |
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PTA needs committee leads for:
Not up for being the go-to person, no worries. These programs need additional help:
Please email: president@springerpta.net if you are interested in any of the positions. Rachel can give you a high-level overview of what the job entails and then introduce you to the appropriate team. Watch this space as we identify other areas that have a need. |
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After School Programs |
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We still have some amazing after school programs that still have available space. Legos Robotics and Science Made Fun, to name a couple. Check out the Springer website for more information. |
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Back-To-School Order Form |
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The online form for the Back-To-School Drive has now closed. But it’s not too late to make a donation or place an order! Paper forms are available in the PTA Membership cubby in the Springer office. Tax donation receipts (for those BTS orders that include a donation) will be sent out by the end of October. Contact bts@springerpta.net with any questions regarding the BTS Form. |
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LAEF |
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We've raised $1.5 Million ... well on our way to our $3.5 Million fundraising goal! To those of you who have donated this school year -- Thank You! October 2nd and 3rd is our annual LAEF Phonathon and our team of volunteers is working hard to help us raise the final $2 Million.We strive for 100% participation from all of our LASD families. Donate or Pledge today and help fund teachers at your school. The suggested annual donation is $1,200 per student or $120/month per student. Every donation of any amount is appreciated.
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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Announcing the 2018-2019 MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series Please join us for an evening with Dr. Rafael Pelayo. Sleep: Crucial Key to Wellness and Success Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 - 7:00 - 9:00pm | LAHS Eagle Theatre |201 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA Register for this free event at https://mvla2018-19-rafaelpelayo.eventbrite.com. 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. 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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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. |