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Star Newsletter, 09/14/2012
Los Altos School District Weekly Newsletter
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Springer Star Newsletter September 14th, 2012 |
In This Issue |
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Calendar Dates Letter from the Principal News and Announcements Student Extracurricular Activities |
Quick Dates for your Calendar |
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Sunday, September 16th: Last day for BTS order forms Wednesday, September 19th: Picture Day Thursday September 27th: Minimum Day Friday, September 28th, 4-8pm: LAEF celebration at Covington school Wednesday, October, 3rd, 8.45am: PTA meeting Saturday, October 13th: Springer Walkathon |
Principal’s Letter |
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The Good News: There’s a Buzz About Campus! It’s been three weeks since school began. Like a good field reporter, I asked a number of students and faculty what has been their favorite part of school, so far. Here are some highlights: "It's been going very well. Class, music, any of that stuff." 2nd grader "I feel very good because I have homework and music. And we get a popsicle party on Friday." 2nd grader "I usually like new things in science. I really enjoy science- it's my favorite subject." 5th grader "There's not too much homework, but enough to learn the subjects." 5th grader "I have friends and they are nice to me." 1st grader "Learning the math. Thank you for asking me." 2nd grader "Everyone is friendly." Geb Fassaha, our new custodian "The freedom that 6th graders get" Obviously a 6th grader! "Well, I'm really enjoying cursive. And it's been fun using highlighters, which we do a lot in 3rd grade." "The best thing so far is that I've made a lot of friends." New 5th grade student "Well-behaved and enthusiastic students." Ms. Hultberg "If everything was easy, there would be nothing to learn." 6th grader So true. The Not-so-good News: There’s a Buzz in the Parking Lot. It seems every year I need to address the community about the safety of our parking lot during drop-off and pick-up. Please adhere to the following safety precautions. • Drivers: be alert in the crosswalk zones. Pedestrians: be sure you are visible and that the cars have stopped before you cross. • SLOW DOWN. There is absolutely NO reason to drive above 5 mph in the parking lot. • Do not leave your car while dropping off along the curb. Stay in your car, pay attention, and move forward along the curb when possible. • Texting while driving is illegal and dangerous. Yet, we have numerous reports of parents doing so in the parking lot. • Do not park in the auction winners parking spots unless you are the actual auction winner. I think it's significant to note that I am being alerted by parents about unsafe actions in the parking lot by our adult drivers. So, you are being watched. But, more importantly, we are all being watched by our children who learn from our examples. Please be more safety conscious during drop-off and pick-up! |
News and Announcements |
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Please find below a list of this year’s elected PTA Exec Board Members: Linda McCartney, President LeeAnn Steffen, EVP Wen Crane, VP of Volunteering Amanda Steele, VP of Membership Renee Johnsen, VP of Fundraising Lara Rahn, Treasurer Donna Murphy, Financial Secretary Kathy Grundhofer, Secretary Fanny Mueller, Historian Susan Longyear, Parliamentarian Please don’t hesitate to contact any one of us! |
| LAEF: Make your tax-deductible donation online today - Donate Now! : www.laefonline.org |
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LAEF 30-year Anniversary Community Festival, Friday, Sept 28, 4-8pm, Covington School Join us for an evening of food, music, carnival games, face painting, and more. |
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Los Altos Individualized Education PTA Los Altos IEPTA works to support the special education needs of children in the Los Altos (Calif.) School District. We strive to foster communication, share information, and help our children become active and successful participants in our community. We welcome all parents, educators, and community members who are interested in our work. For more information or to join the IEPTA, please visit our website: http://www.losaltosiepta.org/about.html |
| Picture Day, Wednesday September 19th: Please send your child to school without a hat! |
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Back to School Order Forms Thank you to those of you that have already filled out the Springer Back To School Form!! We are well on our way to reaching our Tech Fund goal of $40,000. For those of you who haven't filled out the form yet, the Springer Back To School Order Form is a quick, easy, on-line tool that allows you to make donations, sign up for PTA memberships, order Birthday Books, Yearbooks, Auction Tickets, SpiritWear, and more. This is a convenient way to make a single payment for your donations and orders! Please click on the link below to begin the process. If you are unsure if you have completed the form, contact us at SpringerPTA@gmail.com. This online form will close on Sunday, September 16 and payments are due by Friday, September 21. The link to the form is: Springer 2012 BTS Order Form Password is "stingers". Thank you for your support of the Springer PTA! |
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The 2012 Springer Walk-a-thon Supersonic Space walk – Springer’s out of this world! Saturday, October 13, 2012 · MISSION: SUPERSONIC SPACE WALK! · The Walk-a-thon has launched and we are ready to orbit!! Check your child’s Friday folder for important information sent home today! You can start collecting pledge donations now!!· Sponsor Forms to get your pledge donations, a food pre-order form and an informational booklet are all included! Go out and get those pledges and donations for Springer!!· We need your help!! Plan early and choose your spot! Use the link below to sign up! Most volunteering is just an hour long so you can still enjoy the day with your kids!Springer Walk-a-thon Volunteers - Oct 13, 2012 -Walk-a-thon volunteer sheet· See Walk-a-thon page on the Springer School Website for all the details.· Extra forms are also located in the Walk-a-thon cubby in the school office· Blast Off! Support your school and come to the Supersonic Space Walk with your family and friends! Thank you!!· Questions? Contact Christy Gammons at Christine.gammons[at]gmail.comDo you have a Facepainting Talent you can share at the Walk-a-thon?
Questions? please contact Jana Emerson jonnjana[at]yahoo.com |
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EARNING MONEY FOR SPRINGER IS EASY WITH ESCRIP and Safeway! If you shop at Safeway, please register your Safeway card with Escrip, and list Springer School PTA (137119970) as the beneficiary. Safeway donates up to 4% of your purchases to our school, depending upon how much you spend! If you use your phone number and don’t know your club card number, call (877)723-3929 to find out your number. Your phone number will NOT work. ASK FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO SUPPORT SPRINGER WHEN SHOPPING SAFEWAY The more people we can get to register their Safeway card with eScrip and designate Springer as the recipient of the earnings, the more Springer makes. PLEASE, take the time to ask your family, friends and neighbors if they would please sign up for escrip and support Springer. It costs them nothing, and Springer benefits. Questions? Contact Tara Tucker at tuckerdt[at]pacbell.net |
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WOW Springer Stingers: Welcome back to school and the new Walk or Wheel (WOW) program! The WoW program will be kicking off the 2012/13 school year next week! Please stop by the office or the “kick-off” tables next Monday - Wednesday from 8.15-8.30 near the front entrance! This year, we will have new incentives, fun competitions between classes, recognition from top riders, bicycle assemblies, a bike rodeo for the 3rd and 4th graders, and much, much more! Plus, we will have visits from the Mountain View and Los Altos bicycle police! Please encourage your kids to walk or wheel to school. Together we will have fun, reduce congestion and pollution, increase road safety, and create healthier lifestyles for our kids. Please have your kids pick up a WoW tag (or use their tag from last year) so that they can track their efforts through the year and get “Zapped” each morning in the new Springer Stinger WoW ZapZone. If you have any questions on this year’s WoW program, please feel free to contact the WoW Co-Captains: Kevin Beedon ksbeedon[at]gmail.com and Kacey Fitzpatrick kfitz@avalon-enterprises.com |
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Springer is now on Facebook! Have you joined the Springer Facebook page? This year, we'll be focusing on getting "behind the scenes" on some of the things that make Springer such a delight. So Like us now to be sure you don't miss out on the fun! |
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Funvisor Activities Springo Starting Thursday, Sept. 13 Springo is a lunchtime FunVisor opportunity for children of all grades to have fun playing BINGO. Winners receive great prizes! Questions: please contact Rita Estrada (Rosenfeld) Springer's LEGO Club Starting Monday, Sept. 17 LEGO Club will be held in the Science Room on Mondays at lunch and is free and open to all students. Our theme this month follows that of Springer's Space Walkathon. This program is always popular with both girls and boys. Parent volunteers are welcome to help at lunch! LEGO Club accepts donations of new and used LEGO on an ongoing basis and deliveries can be placed in the office or brought to LEGO Club. Questions: please contact Laurie Pasmooij, Kimiyo Straw or Jenni Tellefsen Springer's Lunchtime Art Club Starting Wednesday, Sept. 19 We are excited about fun projects ahead, making use of as many recycled materials as possible. Our first theme is space in honor of the upcoming Springer Walkathon. Students will be making R2D2 out of egg cartons. As with all Springer Lunchtime Funvisor Programs, Art Club is free and open to any student after they eat lunch. Art Club will be held in the quad or in the Multi again this year. Springer Art Club can use unwanted art materials as well as recycled material donations. And of course we welcome parent Volunteers to help at lunch! Thank you! Questions: please contact Laurie Pasmooij, or Kimiyo Straw |
FAMILY DINNER NIGHTS OUTOur first Family Dinner Night Out of the year was a big success!Just by dining at Pasta Market last Thursday, you earned $350 for Springer.Thank you Springer!Stay tuned for information about October’s FDNO.Want to make an impact and help with FDNO? Contact Renee Johnsen chefskate@gmail.com |
Springer SingersSpringer Singers is a great way to get your kids singing and dancing with their Springer friends! This year-long chorus is open to Springer kids in grades 1-6 and will practice on Mondays Grades 1-3: 2:30-3:30pmGrades 4-6: 2:45-3:30pmThe first practice will be Monday, September 17. Applications are available in the office.STILL NEEDED: Springer Singer ChaperonesThe popular Springer Singers choir group need to 2 parent chaperones weekly to assist the Springer Singers Director, Nick Patton, during rehearsals. Actual start time would be 2:20pm as volunteers would need to greet and organize the kids between the end of school and start of rehearsals and stay until the end of rehearsals.If you are planning to sign your child up for this fun activity, please consider joining together with other SS parents to volunteer for this important role! It would be a great opportunity to watch your child make beautiful music with their peers! |
Student Extracurricular Activities |
| Cub Scout Pack 36 will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Springer Multi. The event is open to all existing Cub Scouts and their families. Any boys interested in joining Cub Scouts in grades 1-4 are also welcome to attend. For more information, see the flier or contact Cubmaster Julie Rome-Banks at cjjjbanks[at]comcast.net |
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Back by popular demand! Train Days returns to the Los Altos History Museum for two days of train-filled fun, celebrating the joy and wonder of trains and model railroading. Elaborate train track layouts, intricate scenery and scaled renditions of engines and whimsical theme cars, complete with steam, lights and sound, will speed along rails to delight visitors of all ages. A station featuring train-themed activities for young children will be available throughout the two-day event. Saturday and Sunday, September 22&23, 2012 10am - 4pm Los Altos History Museum - 51 San Antonio Road (behind library) Open to the public, suggested donation ($10/family or $5/individual) Food and beverage vendors, Quick Dog sand Mahalo-halo Shave ice on site |
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