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4-8-2016 Buzz Newsletter
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The Springer Buzz April 8, 2016 |
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Principal’s Message |
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What you didn’t see at Open House last night… Junior Olympics training- 4th, 5th and 6th graders, before school, at lunch, and times in between practicing their events. There were a bevy of parent coaches out there with them, preparing them for the Junior Olympics on April 30th. 5th graders rehearsing the Revolution musical- Under the direction of Mrs. Van Dyken, The class was in full swing, getting ready for their production of a wonderful musical that depicts the monumental decisions and actions of the American Revolution. High participation rate by our students in the recycling/composting program at lunch. Green isn’t only our school color! At Springer, we take care of the earth that our kids will soon inherit. The students are active composters, recyclers and trash-reducers. They are also savvy water conservers. Transitional Kindergartners working collaboratively together- and celebrating it! I was witness to students solving puzzles together and bragging about how they used teamwork to achieve their goals. Teacher Kelly, our enthusiastic Dance teacher from Starting Arts, teaching our Kinder-3rd graders dance steps from various genres. The students love Teacher Kelly whenever she sets foot on campus. Caring students, supporting each other on the playground, working out their differences using the tools taught to them through our Project Cornerstone program. Fabulous work done by staff on Wednesday’s staff meeting on giving feedback for the Essential standards we will be reporting on next year. As I like to tell the teachers, the genius is not in the room, it is the room! We’ve all been doing great work to get up to this point in the year. There is still more learning and fun in store when we get back from break, but we do it regularly on an everyday basis- so we’ll be ready to roll when we get back. Thank you for all your support and for being a one-of-a-kind community! Enjoy the well-deserved break. Wade Spenader- Principal |
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Lost & Found |
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This nice Spring weather means our Lost and Found is full of wonderful, abandoned raincoats, fleeces, sweatshirts and hoodies. Please stop by the Lost and Found anytime this week. Odds are good we've got something of yours! |
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Get Your Groove On At The Book Fair! |
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Get your reading groove on with our Spring 2016 Book Fair! Monday April 18 – Friday April 22 Open daily in the Multi 8:00 am – 3:30pm Family Night is Thursday April 21st - 5:00-8:00pm Bring out our tie-dye shirts, bell bottoms, and go-go boots for an Outta Sight ’60s Family Night! Grab dinner at one of the fabulous food trucks, check out the book fair and the art created by Springer Students at our Art Docent Show. Join us to the Feelin’ Groovy Book Fair: Peace, Love, BOOKS |
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Spirit Days! |
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Students may dress up for “Groovy Spirit Day” on Thursday, April 21st. You may dress in tie-dye, peace signs, smiley faces, etc.--get in the spirit! On Friday, April 22nd please show Springer spirit and wear Springer clothing or the color green. |
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Student Art Show April 21 |
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Thursday, April 21 in the Multipurpose Room 5:00-8:00pm Come join us to see art created by Springer students--all will be represented! Click here for flyer. |
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Brownie Troop Collecting Toiletries For Homeless |
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Brownie Troop 61169 is assembling shower kits for Hope's Corner, so that the unhoused people of our community can use their free showers. We are collecting donations of new, unopened travel-sized toiletries. We can use the following items: hand sanitizer, toothbrush (full size), toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner in one, body lotion, body wash/liquid soap, lip balm, and socks. Donations can be put in the box in the office until April 20. Thank you for your generosity! |
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Author Dave Barry Visits Springer! |
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Kepler’s Author Showcase Pulitzer-Prize winning American author and columnist Dave Barry will be visiting with our 3-6 grade students on Monday, May 2. Dave is one of the funniest authors around. He has written more than two dozen books including the tremendously popular "Peter and the Starcatchers" series and "Science Fair", which he co-authored with Ridley Pearson. Dave's latest series is the New York Times bestselling "The Worst" series. The first book of this series is "The Worst Class Trip Ever". Dave will be talking our students about this latest book, "The Worst Night Ever". Order forms for an autographed copy of Dave's latest books can be found here. Please return your book order and check made out to Kepler's by Monday, April 25. Completed order forms can be turned into your child's teacher or into the Library cubby in the office. |
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District English Advisory Language Committee Meeting |
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District English Advisory Language Committee (DELAC) meeting: On Thursday, April 21st at 8:45 am in the LASD Board Room, 201 Covington Road, Los Altos, there will be a district-wide meeting about the English Learner program in LASD. This is a public meeting and all who are interested are invited to attend. Please contact Ann Haigh at (650) 947-1180 if you have questions. |
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Project Cornerstone |
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Cornerstone Corner
This month’s ABC book: “One” by Kathryn Otoshi is a colorful story of acceptance and tolerance and tells the tale of how just one voice can make a difference. Goals of lesson: 1. Students know, accept and value who they are. 2. Students believe that they have the power to make a difference in their own (and other students’) lives. 3. Students recognize that they have power within themselves to react/respond in bullying/bucket dipping situations. Help reinforce the positive messages at home: *Ask your child in what areas of their life do they feel they have the most control? The least control? Why? *Talk about ways that each family member counts! *Practice with your child ways to de-escalate emotionally charged conversations using a calm tone of voice, positive words, and comforting body language. *Remind your child that you think they are ONE great kid! When you “catch” kids using positive behaviors... Notice it, Name it, and Celebrate it! |
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LAEF |
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Three things to know about LASD STEM: Launched three years ago with funding from LAEF, the LASD STEM program is now recognized nationally for its exciting, well-integrated student-centered projects.
Your donations to LAEF have helped to fund our outstanding team of STEM teachers and district STEM coach this school year. To learn more or to support this program by making a donation, please go to LAEFonline.org. |
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Auction Parties Are Still Available! |
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Awesome Community Parties see our online party list. Please contact the host listed to sign-up.
Upcoming Open Parties: · Kinder to 6th grade Animation Studio afterschool, April 20 · 2nd to 5th grade Kendama Party afterschool, April 22 · Cards Against Humanity Party (Adult!), April 23 · 5th Grade Backpack Trip, April 23-24 · 2nd Grade Cookie Party, April 24
And more, for details go to party list.
Questions? Contact springerauction@gmail.com. |
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Sixth Grade Basketball Tournament |
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The 20th annual Sixth Grade Bob Celeste "Everyone plays" Basketball Tournament will be played on the following dates: Girls Tournament: Friday, May 13, 3:30pm at Blach Middle School Boys Tournament: Friday, May 20, 3:30pm at Blach Middle School Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date! |
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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.
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