The Springer Buzz

March 13, 2015

In This Issue:

• Principal’s Message

• News and Announcements

• Parent Education Opportunities

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• March 14, Saturday: Springer Auction 6:30pm-10:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Cabana

• March 19, Thursday: K - 8 Minimum day; dismissal 12:15pm

• March 25, Wednesday: Springer STEM Expo  4:30pm-7:00pm

• April 2, Thursday: Open House

• April 6 - 10: Spring Break - No School

Minimum Day, Thursday March 19

Next Thursday, March 19 there is a K - 8 Minimum day; dismissal 12:15pm.

Principal’s Message

Planning for Next Year

Coming home in your child’s Friday Folder is an important piece of paper that helps us plan for next year (yes, we are already working on next year).  The paper, entitled “Next School Year Plans”, is a the way you will communicate whether your family is returning to Springer next year.  It’s easy to fill out.  Please return it to your child’s teacher no later than April 3rd.  You may also drop it off in the office.  

Let’s Rock at the Auction!

Tomorrow night is the Springer Rock and Roll Auction. The event begins at 6:30pm at the Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto.   The auction is one of the major fund raisers for the Springer PTA, which provides so much of the “stuff” we need to give our students a well-rounded, rich educational experience.  

I want to thank Kirsten Tashev, Elizabeth Thompson and Rachel Michelson,  our auction co-chairs, who have worked so hard throughout much of the year to put on this event.  A huge thank you also goes out to their incredible team of volunteers.  These events don’t just “happen”; they require hundreds of hours of preparation.  If you see the chairs, or any of their team, please thank them for their efforts.

Parking Lot Safety

It’s time for another scolding from the principal regarding parking lot behavior.  I wish I didn’t have to send these reminders a few times a year but we still continue to have adults acting in unsafe and disrespectful ways in the parking lot.   

• There is absolutely no stopping and parking in the middle of lanes.  This blocks access through the lane and stifles traffic flow in the parking lot.  You may also not stop in the middle of lanes and drop off your child.  The yellow curb is used for drop off.

• You may not park in the auction parking spots unless you won them at the auction.  They are clearly marked with the family’s name and are reserved for only that family.

• You may not park in a handicapped parking space unless you have a handicap placard.

• You may not drop off/pick up along the fire road by the Kinder yard

• It is against the law to make a u-turn in the middle of a street.

• It is against the law to block a residential driveway on a street

I believe wholeheartedly in not reprimanding the whole for the acts of a few.  Yet, it is repeatedly reported to me that we have parents violating these basic principles of safety, the law and common sense.   Bottom line: please adhere to these principles for the safety of everyone and as a model of a positive example for our children.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Wade Spenader- Principal

LASD EdTalks

Please join us for LASD EdTalks
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
Friday, March 20
9:00 - 10:30am
Covington School Multipurpose Room
205 Covington Road
Los Altos
RSVP through Eventbrite
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/edtalks-sbac-tickets-16025121570
For additional information, click here.

Springer Auction--Get Ready For Saturday Night!

Saturday, March 14, 6:30 - 10:30pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto

Get Ready For Saturday Night!

Check out the Auction 2015 catalog

What to wear? Think Nigel Lemon or Guns and Roses or Blondie.  Mohawks and tattoos are optional.  Here are a few photos for inspiration.

Reserve babysitting at Abra

Questions? Email 2015 auction co-chairs, Rachel, Kirsten & Elizabeth at Springerauction@gmail.com

Tax Donation Receipts

Donation receipts for the Back To School form were emailed out last fall.  For Walk-a-thon donations under $250, a copy of your cancelled check is sufficient as a tax receipt.  Please contact Wen Crane at wenbk[at]aol.com if you need a Walk-a-thon donation receipt (for donations of $250 or more) or need your BTS donation receipt resent.   Please contact the auction committee at springerauction[at]gmail.com with any questions regarding 2014 auction donation receipts.

It’s Here!
The 2015 Springer STEM EXPO

The STEM Expo is just a week and a half away. If you have any questions about your project, drop by the STEM lab or email Ms. Craddock. Display boards are available in the office. We look forward to seeing the whole community on:

Wednesday, March 25
4:30pm - 7:00pm  

Click here for all of the details, timeline and forms.

Judges Needed For STEM Expo!

The STEM Expo is coming up on March 25th! With over 150 projects, we need volunteers to review the projects. If you would like to help with the STEM Expo, please go to this link. I am looking for reviewers in the morning and afternoon to listen to the students share what they've learned and give positive feedback. We also need help with set up, registration, and clean up. Please join us for this exciting event.

Thank you!

Ms. Craddock

LAEF ANNOUNCEMENT

LAEF’s 2014-15 Survey now complete.

Thank you for participating in LAEF’s 2014-15 Annual Survey. Your feedback is now helping us determine funding priorities for the next school year. LAEF supports enrichment staff and programs at our schools including STEM, Art, Music, PE, Library, and Junior High Electives in addition to improving student to teacher ratios.

LAEF is helping the LASD libraries move to the digital age.

Find out more about how LASD libraries can equip your student to be smart about finding and using information.

LAEF’s Annual Report 2013-14 is here.

If you haven’t had a chance to read LAEF’s Annual Report 2013-14, please take a moment today to learn how your contributions to LAEF have made an amazing impact in the lives of our children.

Blach Band Night!

Sixth Grade Band Students:
You are invited to…
Blach Band Night!

Rehearsal:
Monday, March 16th from 3:15-4:00pm In the Springer School Multi
Performance: Thursday, March 19th at 7:00pm In the Blach Jr. High Multi (Students should arrive by 6:45)

Please bring your instruments and music!

Come make music with other 6th grade band members from Loyola, Oak, and Springer. This year we will play “Saturday at the Symphony” and our Junior Olympics music, and then we will listen to the Blach Jr. High School bands perform. You will also get to meet the Blach band teacher, and hear about what band is like at the junior high school. Students should wear nice clothes for the performance and parents are encouraged to attend.

We hope to see you there! Ms. Jorgensen & Mrs. Masters

Yearbook Pictures Needed!

The Yearbook team is asking for pictures. Specifically, we need pictures of:

• First Day of School

• Walk-a-thon

• Halloween

• Classroom field trips/activities

• Around campus

• Springer Gives Back

There are two ways to upload your photos: viahttp://community.pictavo.com/ website or download the pictavo app to your phone. You will follow the same registration prompts as below if you chose to use the app.

To upload pictures via the website:

Create an Account.

Find your school using the drop-down menus: Select the state, city and school name.

​ (Springer is in MOUNTAIN VIEW)​

• Verify that the school is correct.

• Enter your personal information.

• Agree with the Terms and Conditions.

• Verify your account.

• Click ‘Upload Photos.’

• Select the photo(s) you want to upload from your computer or mobile device.

• Enter details about the photo(s): • Who’s in the photo(s)

• Category/folder into which the photo(s) should be placed • Date(s) taken

​Please note, that the team will do it's best to include all pictures that are submitted.

Questions? Please email: ybspringer@gmail.com

Thank you!

Yearbook team​

Part-time Nurse Needed

NURSE NEEDED:  The Los Altos School District needs Registered Nurse substitute(s). Must be available on short notice. Approximate times needed are minimum of three hours, 9:30am-12:30pm. Job w