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Star Newsletter, 10/05/2012
Los Altos School District Weekly Newsletter
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Springer Star Newsletter October 5th, 2012 |
In This Issue |
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Calendar Dates News and Announcements Student Extracurricular Activities |
Quick Dates for your Calendar |
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Saturday, October 13th: Springer Walkathon Tuesday, October 23rd: Minimum Day Wednesday, October 31st: Annual Costume Parade |
News and Announcements |
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Many thanks to those of you who attended the LAEF 30th Anniversary party on Friday. It was a gathering of the entire LASD community to celebrate what we have achieved together. Thank You, LASD Parents, for your generosity! We are off to a strong start and have reached the $500k mark towards our $3 million target for 2012-13. We have a long way to go, but $100 per month per child is a small price to pay for the high quality education our children receive in the Los Altos School District! To raise needed funds to pay for the benefits all children in LASD are receiving today and throughout this school year, LAEF’s suggested donation is $1,000/child, but 100% participation is the goal at whatever level you feel comfortable. Donate by Nov 1, and help us take advantage of a dollar-for-dollar challenge grant. Donations for new families and increased donations from returning families will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of anonymous donors. Please remember to apply for a company match, if available. Donate Now! http://laefonline.net/donate |
| The District Nurses will be doing vision screening at Springer School for all Kindergarten, 3rd, and 6th grades on 17th October. If your child has glasses or contacts, please make sure that they wear them to school on the day of the screening. The nurse will mail a referral form to the parents of students who do not pass the vision screening. |
| Nurse Needed: The Los Altos School District needs a Registered Nurse at lunch time to supervise tube feeding, blood sugar levels and insulin administration. One hour per day, Monday-Friday, $50 per hour. To apply, call Marlene Revelo, 650-947-1153 |
| All excused and unexcused absences must be reported to the school office. Please call the attendance line at 943-4240 to report an absence, or late arrival due to a medical or dental appointment. After 9:00 AM, please call the office directly at 943-4200. Late arrivals must sign in at the office and get an admittance slip to return to class. |
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Parent Ed Series: Expanding Horizons with Innovative Strategies, Thursday 10/11 at 9:00 am, Santa Rita Multi What is LASD doing this year to creatively engage students in learning? Join Kami Thordarson, the LASD Innovative Strategies Coach, to learn how teachers are helping students discover curriculum, rather than just delivering curriculum. Using various methods of digital storytelling, design thinking, and project based learning, teachers are igniting their students with a passion for learning and helping them become creative problem-solvers and collaborative learners. Come and discover how these various strategies are enriching and empowering students in LASD. |
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Follow LASD on Twitter: Stay up to date on current district news, follow us on twitter @lasdk8 |
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WALK-A-THON 5-4-3-2-1 BLAST OFF!!! Saturday October 13th at Springer SIGNED SPONSOR CARDS and Food Pre-Order Forms DUE TODAY!!! See front AND back of form! Green pledge forms are due by Friday! Get those signed forms in so your child can enjoy a Springer Tradition of TREAT DAY! On Friday after-school every child that has turned in their signed form will get a treat from the Walk-a-thon Committee!! Don't miss out! Drop your forms off early in the Walk-a-thon cubby in the school office! Food Pre-Order forms are due on Friday too!! Be sure to get your order in with your payment! There are wonderful options this year including Subway, pizza and More!!! Extra forms are on the Walk-a-thon page on the Springer website or the Walk-a-thon cubby in the school office. We are looking forward to seeing everyone next Saturday! Check the Walk-a-thon webpage for more details. It's sure to be an out-of-this-world Walk-a-thon!! |
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Funvisor Activities Zumbatomic - Starting Tuesday, September 18 A worldwide phenomenon, Zumbatonic classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness parties that offer real results. Packed with specially choreographed routines and latest music, like hip-hop, regeaeton, cumbia, Zumbatomic classes increase focus and self-confidence, boost metabolism and improve coordination. More than just a great reason to get into shape, Zumbatonic classses make getting fit a fun experience with your friends. Questions: please contact Alejandra Picollo Origami - Starting Tuesday, September 25 - alternating 1st grade with 2nd/3rd grades Origami - Starting Thursday, October 4 - 4th-6th graders Fold your way to spaceships, hearts, cranes and geometric shapes Questions: please contact Claudine Sheridan Nature Zone - Starting Friday, September 28 (every other week) Come and learn about worm composting, try new veggies and plant seeds in the Springer Teaching Garden! Questions: please contact Jeff Fixler or Katya Panina Games with Mr Heeb - Mondays and Wednesdays Noontime games and activites with PE Specialist Mr Heeb. Everyone is welcome! Questions: please contact Mr Heeb For current and ongoing Funvisor activities, please click here Questions: please contact Laurie Pasmooij, or Kimiyo Straw |
eWaste Recycling Event at Egan Junior High, Saturday October 6th, 9am-3pmStart saving your electronic waste for the Go Green Committee’s annual eWaste Recycling Event! This event raises money for the Egan Science Program and provides a huge service to the community by ensuring that toxic e-waste is responsibly recycled. Green Mouse recyclers will be on-site at Egan’s campus to collect your electronic waste. For additional information, please contact Julie Desai at egan_gogreen@eganschool.org or see the flier. |
Student Extracurricular Activities |
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14th Annual Run for Zimbabwe Orphans and Fair: Sunday March 24th – save the date! For more information, please see their website: zimbabweparaguay.net |
| Mandarin After School program at Springer starts Tuesday, September 18th. The program will run for 8 weeks on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please see flier for more details. |
| Math Olympiad - Sports for the Mind! Interested in fun, innovative, and challenging math problems? Fridays after school. For registration and more information, click here. |
| Los Altos Robotics FIRST LEGO League: LosAltosRobotics.org. |
Springer Singers: Mondays after school. Gr.1-3 2:30-3:30pm; Gr. 4-6 2:45-3:30pm |
Academic Chess Club, Thursdays after school, see flier for details |
Flag Football Grades 4-6, see flier for details |
How to submit an article to the Springer STAR |
| Please send your submission to the editor at springer_star@yahoo.com by noon on Monday for inclusion in the next edition. All flyers must be in either WORD or PDF format, accompanied by a brief summary of the activity in the email. Late arrivals will be included if possible but can’t be guaranteed! |
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