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The Springer Buzz March 11, 2016 |
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In This Issue:
Quick Dates for your Calendar:
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Principal’s Message |
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We are just one week away from Springer’s annual auction. On Saturday, March 19th, Springer will go “Saturday Night Live”. Next Saturday, I will see you at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto. And I must say, I’m more eager to see parent costumes for this auction than any previous year! Tickets are on sale now (have you bought yours yet?). In years past, the auction featured a fund-a-need drive to fulfill a special project at Springer. This year, we are not including a fund-a-need portion because PTA has effectively budgeted to get our students and campus what they need- although this year’s budget relies on a solid auction turnout. We are super thankful for your generosity and hope you can make the auction. You can find information about the Saturday Night Live Auction just below. Stay dry this weekend! Wade Spenader- Principal |
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Live It’s Saturday Night! |
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Live from Mountain View…it’s Saturday Night!
Thank you for buying a ticket to the Springer Auction! We are really looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 19! Please encourage your friends and colleagues to attend! This year will be the best auction ever! Buy Tickets to the Auction Online or by Check
This year we will also have a costume contest, so dress as your favorite SNL character!
Get your strategy ready! AUCTION CATALOG AVAILABLE NOW
Reserve Babysitting at Abra (space is running out!!)
On Campus Raffle March 14-18, $5/ticket for Principal for a Day, (2) iPad minis and a Nexus 6 (6th grade raffle) and $100/ticket for parking spot, checks only please.
Have a question, just send an email to springerauction@gmail.com |
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STEM Expo Update |
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Would you like to help with the Expo? We need reviewers and people to help with setup and cleanup. It takes a lot of hands to put on such a fun community event. If you’d like to help, click here and fill out the link. We currently have 230 participants and 18 reviewers. We could use a little more help. Thanks so much! If you made a video and would like it to be on the big screen during the STEM Expo, you need to turn it in by next Friday, March 18th. You have two options: Upload it to your Google Drive and share it with Ms. Craddock. (JCraddock@lasdk8.org) Put it on a flash drive and bring it to Ms. Craddock. Please put it in a ziploc baggie with your first AND last name and classroom number.
Come to the Springer STEM Expo on March 22nd from 4:30 to 7:00 in the Multi and see all the wonderful projects. It is going to be an amazing event! |
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PTA Announcements |
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The slate of officers for the 2016-17 Springer PTA Board was presented at the March 2nd PTA Association meeting and will be voted on at the April 6th PTA Association meeting. We are still looking for volunteers to fill the jobs of VP of Volunteers and VP of Fundraising. If you are interested in learning more about either of these positions, please contact the nominating committee chairperson, Charlotte Woo charlotte.woo[at]gmail.com, before the election on April 6.
Making Copies….
Recent curriculum changes in the district have resulted in increased printing needs which costs teachers time and PTA dollars at the print shop. We would like to offset these costs by enlisting volunteers who are willing to spend a few hours in the workroom making copies. Please stop by the office or email Diana Rudolph drudolph@lasdschools.org if you are interested in volunteering. |
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Project Cornerstone |
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Cornerstone Corner This month’s ABC book: “Empty Pot” by Demi tells the story of Ping, a young Chinese boy with a green thumb who wins the emperor's competition. Ping stands by his values even when it is not easy to do. Goal of lesson: *Model how to act with Courage, Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, and Courage (C.H.I.R.P.). *Empower students to act as Upstanders and create circles of trust with peers. *Stand by beliefs and stand up for them with courage and determination. *Use resistance skills to resist peer pressure. To reinforce this lesson at home: -Tell your child about a time when you stood up for something even thought it was difficult. - Share a time when you didn't stand up for something because you were afraid. -Discuss why it's easier to act on your convictions in some situations than others.
When you “catch” kids modeling positive behaviors... Notice, Name it, and Celebrate it! |
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TDAP Requirement for Sixth Grade |
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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 2016. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office as soon as possible! Please refer any questions regarding this requirement to our District Health Assistants: Suzy Gough 302-1448 and Sandy Anderson 302-1449. Thank you for your cooperation! Health Services Staff |
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Girls Day Out & Boys Night Out |
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SAVE the DATE: Springer Girls Day Out on Sunday, April 3 from 2-4pm in the Springer Multi Don't miss a special PTA-driven jewelry-making event for girls and moms while bonding with our very own Springer community. For $20 per participant, enjoy time with your daughter making special hand crafted jewelry with the guidance of local artist and educator, Stacee Gillelen, of Dragonfly Designs: https://www.jewelrybydfly.com/about-artist.html. Your designs are only limited by your own creativity! Snacks will be provided. We need a minimum of 35 participants to be able to support this event. Please RSVP by March 18: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19p4lJX-qmZ5Dj2egIEdu3Icl7wH5RLJZQf8Xw4z5iU0/edit?usp=sharing SAVE the Date: Springer Boys Night Out on Thursday, March 31 from 6:30-8pm at Area 151 Arcade in downtown Los Altos Don't miss a PTA-sponsored fun night of male bonding Springer-style at our own local awesome arcade: http://area151dtla.com/about/ Enjoy throwback games using the latest technology that are fun for dad and son alike (watch out Dads, these kids are naturals!) while enjoying time with male members of our Springer community. Dessert will be served and cost is $20 per father-son pair -- we'll need a minimum of 35 families participating to make this work, so please RSVP by March 18 here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mokBqJM6nsVlrRhHzwDVBJdfcZW4TIwIEfreBigpmPo/edit?usp=sharing |
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LAEF |
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LAEF Parent Survey: Reminder to give your input by Sunday, 3/13. LAEF launched its survey this week to give our school community the opportunity to share your feedback on LAEF-funded programs this year including smaller class sizes in TK-3 & 7-8, enrichment staff, and programs, and more at your child’s school. Your input will help our board of 29 parent volunteers, and LASD Leadership determine the Foundation's funding priorities for the 2016-17 school year. To learn more about LAEF’s annual grant or to make your gift, please go to LAEFOnline.org. |
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Yearbook Photos Needed! |
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Pictures Needed!!!! The yearbook team needs pictures from the classroom, first day of school, Walk-a-thon, Halloween and field trips. To submit pictures, please go to:
You can also download the pictavo app and upload photos directly from your phone. The yearbook team will make every effort to include all yearbook pictures that are submitted. If you have any questions, please email: ybspringer@gmail.com |
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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 plant tomatoes, dissect flowers, explore the plants used by the Ancient Civilizations, and harvest and make yummy pretzels from the winter wheat the students planted last Fall! If you like all those things and more, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent! LIving Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver fun 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 Spring Docent Training will take place Monday mornings in March from 9 - Noon on 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 and 3/28. Please click HERE to view our Spring Training Flyer which lists the locations of each of our trainings. Apprentice-style training 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. Thank You! For technical questions and comments regarding this website, please contact the Webmaster. Legal Information | Privacy Policy | Site Map Copyright © 2001-2025. All Rights Reserved. Web Development by IES, Inc. NOT YET CHECKED5/9/25 4:47 AM |
