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1-8-2016 - Buzz Newsletter
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The Springer Buzz January 8, 2016 |
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In This Issue:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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Welcome to 2016! I hope you and your family had a fantastic break and are enjoying the great start to 2016. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Resolutions are good because they can lead to new and healthy change. Sometimes resolutions aren’t new behaviors or habits; sometimes they are just re-commitments to principles to which we already adhere. In the spirit of re-commitment (and fun), here are some good resolutions to which we all could adhere: I resolve to use my growth mindset- to know that I can get better at anything with hard work and effort over time. I resolve to be more present in the moment- to be more mindful of my surroundings and grateful for those around me. I resolve to drive more safely, especially around Springer’s campus. On that note, I resolve not to leave my car when parked along the drop-off curb! I resolve to model the behavior I want to see in those around me. I resolve to read the Buzz every week! Again, these are not new resolutions but re-commitments to the things we value. Hoping you have a wonderful weekend! Wade Spenader- Principal |
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Live It’s Saturday Night! |
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Date: March 19, 2016, 6:30-10:30pm Come dressed as your favorite SNL character, the choices are unlimited: Operaman, The Samurai, Hans und Franz, Pat, Linda Richman, Wayne’s World, Spartan Cheerleaders, Debbie Downer, Dieter, Stuart Smalley, Church Lady, Stefon…..
The 2016 auction team needs your help. Do you have any auction ideas or items to donate? We are looking for: · Wine: donate a bottle or two of wine for the Wine Wall Raffle · Cool Gear: iPads, Xbox, PlayStation, Beats, etc. · Sports Tickets: baseball, basketball, football, etc. · Parties: Host an awesome party for kids or adults! Questions? Email 2016 auction co-chairs, springerauction@gmail.com |
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Student Extracurricular Activities: |
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If you haven’t signed your child up for their favorite after-school activity, many of our clubs are back for Winter/Spring sessions:
Also continuing, Chess, Speak/Debate, Soccer, and Tennis. Click here to see all of our after school activities and registration information. |
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“Beyond Measure” Film Screening |
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Gardner Bullis will host a screening of the film “Beyond Measure” - the follow up to film “Race to Nowhere” The screening will take place Thursday, January 14th at Foothill College in the Smithwick Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the movie will start promptly at 7:00 pm. There will be a brief Q and A after the screening for about 30 minutes. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through our Eventbrite site here: To see the film’s trailer, please click here. About the film: “‘Beyond Measure” shines a light on tenacious and cutting-edge alternatives to the stifling, high-pressure education system presented in its predecessor. Where many past documentaries have dwelled on the education crisis and the policies to blame for it, “Beyond Measure” follows public schools across the country as they take matters into their own hands, innovating from the inside. By spotlighting success stories, “Beyond Measure” shows that it is possible to rise above America’s toxic achievement fixation and build a richer, deeper, more empowering, and student-centered education culture from the ground up.” |
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Raise Funds For Springer With OhmConnect |
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The Springer community started using a novel fundraising platform last year, called OhmConnect. We raised $930 by having a handful of parents of the school turn down their electricity usage just one hour per week. We're aiming to raise $5,000 this year and all you need to do is signup using this link and connect your utility account. |
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Shop Springer! |
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Dear friends of Springer: Are you aware that we have a ShopSpringer (www.shopspringer.com) website where 4-12% of your purchases are paid directly to our PTA, just for directing traffic to their sites?!? On this site you will find active links to a variety of online vendors, including Amazon, iTunes and Walmart.com. Rest assured that using this site will have no impact on pricing, discounts, special shipping offers, etc.. So by simply stopping first at ShopSpringer.com, on your way to Amazon, you make $$$ for our kids!!! Thank you for your support! Springer PTA |
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Project Cornerstone |
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This month’s ABC book: “Mr. Peabody’s Apples” by Madonna is inspired by a 300 year old Ukrainian tale. The story is about a respected man who is a role model in his community. Once a rumor starts, he is quickly ostracized and excluded by both adults and children in his small town. The story cautions students to choose their words wisely so as not cause harm to others. Goals of lesson:
To reinforce this lesson at home: * Remember that you are a role model in your home and community. Children watch everything you do and say. * Remind your child the strategies discussed in class: * Refuse to listen when friends are gossiping. * Don’t repeat rumors or gossip to others. * Question the accuracy of the rumor. * Say something positive about the target of the rumor. Today, rumors and gossip are often spread beyond the bathroom walls and into the digital world, which makes it possible for rumors to spread even further and even more quickly. To learn how to help your kids navigate this online world, visit the website of Common Sense Media at www.commonsensemedia.org When you “catch” kids modeling positive behaviors... Notice, Name it, and Celebrate it! |
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Job Opportunities at Loyola School! |
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EXTRA, EXTRA- Read all about it!
We have a wonderful opportunity at Loyola School.
Don’t miss this rewarding chance to connect with our students and staff. Please |
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Living Classroom |
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Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids! It's time to build bird nests, harvest veggies from our gardens to make soup, look for symmetry inside fruit, make natural dyes from plants and learn about nitrogen fixing bacteria by dissecting the root nodules of fava beans! If you like all those things and more, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent! LIving Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver hands-on garden-based lessons to the students of the Los Altos School District. No experience necessary as we provide all the training needed! Our Winter Docent Training will take place Monday mornings from 9 - Noon on 12/7, 12/14, 1/11 and 1/25. Please click HERE to view our Winter Training Flyer which lists the locations of each of our trainings. Apprentice-style training is also available to those who can’t make our Monday morning trainings. Questions? Email us at livingclassroom@lasdschools.org or call (650) 947-1103. For more information about Living Classroom, please visit our website at www.living-classroom.org. |
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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Reclaiming Conversation Book Discussion in January Santa Clara Valley PTA invites you to their association meeting in January 26, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, to talk together about a book on a timely issue and about the issues raised. The book selected is Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, by Sherry Turkle.
5/8/25 4:44 PM |