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Buzz Newsletter, 05/08/2015
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May 8, 2015 |
The Springer Buzz
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Principal’s Message |
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Preparation for Next Year… I’m always amazed at how busy the month of May can be. We are simultaneously wrapping up one school year and getting ready for the next- both at a school and district level. It’s fun, exciting, and busy work! One process we will begin soon is building classes for the next school year. I am in awe at the effort and hours the teachers put into this important task. Teachers build heterogeneous classes for the next grade level while factoring in academic needs, social dynamics, and a litany of other elements. Teachers go through several iterations of classes before they decide they have created the best makeup for overall student success.
It is normal for parents to feel anxious about this process. I ask that you share your concerns with your child’s current teacher in the context of strengths and areas of growth for your child without requesting a specific teacher. If you wish, you may also share that same information with me as well. As is the practice, your family will be emailed a letter a week prior to school starting that indicates the classroom placement. And, as reminder, PTA will be purchasing all school supplies for every student so the kids and teachers can hit the ground running in August. Safety Reminder It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our campus and the streets around it as safe as possible. To that end, we encourage you to sign-up for cross-walk duty when your grade level’s turn has come. We like to have crossing guards at the Limetree cross walk on Rose and one at the crosswalk in front of the library for the parking lot. Your help with this is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your weekend Wade Spenader-Principal |
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Nominate Deserving Volunteers! |
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Every Spring we take time to thank our hard-working volunteers. Springer will celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week from May 26-29. Now is your chance to nominate volunteers for special recognition of their service to Springer! Nomination forms are available at the Springer office, or click here to download the form. Completed forms can be turned in at the office or e-mailed to Sue Longyear (sue.longyear@gmail.com). Please submit your nominations by Friday, May 8. |
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Girl Scout Troop Drive to Help Humane Society |
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Girl Scout Troop 61168 is working on our bronze award. We are looking for donations to give to the Silicon Valley Humane Society. We choose to support this organization after taking a field trip there and because we love and want to help animals. Some of the pet items they are looking for are new or used items, such as:
We will be collecting items in the bin near the office until Friday, May 22nd. They also accept donations through their wishlist on Amazon or through their website at www.hssv.org. If you have any questions or need larger items picked up, please email gail[at]roosakos.com.Thank you for helping us make the lives of animals in need a little better. |
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Important Library Dates |
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May 8th: Last day to check out books May 15th: ALL books need to be returned May 21st: Last day library will be open at recess and lunch Lost Books: If you have lost your book, then we will request payment in order to purchase replacement copies. Please check your emails that are coming from Mrs. Shieh. Thank you! |
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San Jose Giants Tickets on Sale Now! |
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Tickets on sale NOW for Springer Day at the San Jose Giants! Game time is Saturday, May 23 at 6:00 PM. During the Game, we have our very own Springer Singers perform two songs, God Bless America and Take me out to the Ballgame. Look to purchase tickets at Springer in the mornings before assembly, or simply stop by the office to purchase tickets. Tickets are $5 per person. There is no admission charge for Children 4 years and under. Don’t miss out celebrating our Great School, our Singers and enjoying a Spring Baseball. Question? Contact Chris Leahy at cleahy94025@yahoo.com. Go Springer Singers and Go SJ Giants! |
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LAEF |
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LAEF: We still need to raise $116,587 for 2014-15 LAEF presented a $2.855M check to LASD at Junior Olympics, but we are still $116,587 short to fully fund every K-8 student's enrichment this year. Please donate today or request a match from your company to pay for the programs your child has enjoyed THIS current year, including STEM, PE, art, library, music and smaller class sizes in K-3. We strive for 100% participation from our families, and it’s not too late to give. Please donate at laefonline.net or drop a check in our school’s office this week. Thank you. The 27 Parent Volunteers on the LAEF Board |
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CSTEM Showcase |
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Thursday, May 28 3:15 - 5:00pm Almond School Multi For more info, click here |
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Open Auction Parties |
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Don’t miss out on awesome Springer hosted parties! Sign up info. for Open Auction Parties
Questions? Email auction co-chairs, Rachel, Kirsten & Elizabeth |
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Sixth Grade Basketball Tournament |
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Bob Celeste "Everyone Plays" 6th Grade Basketball Tournament
May 15th Girls Tournament |
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Part-time Nurse Needed |
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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 will entail covering snack & lunch time to supervise students with type 1 diabetes blood sugar levels and insulin administration; both injection and insulin pump. Monday-Friday. To apply, call Marlene Revelo 650-947-1153. |
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Sixth Grade Students Bridging to Blach & Egan |
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For more information about bridging to Blach, please check out the Blach School website here. For more information about bridging to Egan, please check out the Egan School website here. |
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Sixth Grade Immunization Requirement |
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Pertussis Booster for Students in Grade 6 Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2015. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office by March 13, 2015. |
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Student Extracurricular Activities: |
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Check out the other after-school activities at Springer for all grade levels. For a list of all of the activities and more information, please go to Springer’s website by clicking here. |
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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Through enriching presentations from local and national experts on topics of interest 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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