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9-23-16 Buzz Newsletter
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The Springer Buzz September 23, 2016 |
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Internet Safety |
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Hosted by the LASD on Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 - 8:30pm Los Altos Youth Center (LACY) 1 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos Click here for flyer |
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Walk-a-Thon sponsor cards are here! |
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Our Springer-opoly Walk-a-thon is Saturday October 11, from 10-3... but the time to collect sponsors is NOW! Look for your child's green sponsor card, along with the green registration book, in today's Friday folder. Ask friends, family and neighbors to support our school by making a pledge -- either per lap walked or a flat rate. Walk-a-thon proceeds support instructional materials; supplies and printing costs; enrichment programs like science, music and arts; and noontime clubs. Sponsor cards -- including the all-important parent signature on the back -- are due back to school on Thursday, October 6!
And don't forget to sign up to volunteer on Walk-a-thon day! Easy, fun shifts are still available before, during and after the event. Just click here! Questions? Claudine Sheridan (claudine3c [at] yahoo.com) |
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Yee Ha! It’s A Springer Family Ho Down! |
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When: Friday, Sept 30 6:45-8:30pm Where: Springer Multi Cost: Free! This is a community-building event. Bring the family, and come ready to learn to square dance. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, best dressed family, best dancer. Other: Dessert treats will be sold at the event. If you can help take a volunteer shift at the event, it's needed and appreciated. Please link here to sign up: Questions? Nancy Fazioli -- nvfazioli[at]hotmail.com |
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Is Your Family New To Springer This Year? |
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The Springer PTA and New Family Committee would like to invite all new Springer families to our: New Family Coffee Thursday, September 29 8:30 am (directly after flag assembly) Staff Room We know that, as a new family, there’s a lot to learn about procedures, events, and the general lingo at school. This is our opportunity to help you navigate through and answer any questions you may have. We’ll discuss school-wide activities and also give you a chance to speak with veteran parents to answer your grade-specific questions. If you have any questions, please contact Lia Rensin lia.rensin[at]gmail.com. We hope to see you there! |
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Tech Challenge-Information Sessions |
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Students and parents are invited to attend the Synopsys Championship Information Session to learn more about this opportunity and how to enter: Sunday, October 16 3:30 - 4:00 pm Covington Elementary Multipurpose Room 201 Covington Road, Los Altos Click here for details! Students and parents are invited to attend the Tech Challenge Information Session to learn more about this opportunity and how to enter: Sunday, October 16 4:30 - 5:00 pm Covington Elementary Multipurpose Room 201 Covington Road, Los Altos For more info click here! Questions? Contact LASD STEM Coordinator Karen Wilson at kwilson@lasdschools.org |
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Kepler’s Author Showcase |
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Michael Dante Dimartino Springer Elementary School October 10 9:00am - 10:00am Multi/Grades 4-6 Click here for flyer and book order form! |
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Class Groups |
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The PTA has created a google group for each classroom, for communications from your room parents, and for discussions between the parents. It is very important that at least one parent from each family is a member of the Class Group, as otherwise you will miss communications about activities in your classroom, special events at Springer, etc. A google account is NOT required to be a member of the Class Groups, or to send/receive messages. A google account is only required if you want to view/access the group website. All parents have already been added to their Class Group(s). Please check your SPAM folder(s) if you have not received any group messages. Contact Springer.Groups[at]gmail[dot]com with any questions. |
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Back-To-School Order Form |
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The online Back-To-School Form has now closed. But it’s not too late to make a donation or place an order! Paper forms are available in the office. Tax donation receipts (for those BTS orders that include a donation) will be sent out by the end of October. Contact Donna Murphy (at jcdrm[at]yahoo[dot]com) with any questions regarding the BTS Form. |
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Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed |
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We are seeking more volunteers to join the Hot Lunch crew. Shifts are weekly, or alternating weeks, from 11:15-12:15. We still need help every day except Friday. Parent volunteers receive a free lunch credit from Choice Lunch for every shift worked. Contact Rachel Michelson <michelson [dot] rachel @ gmail [dot] com> or Donna Murphy <jcdrm @ yahoo [dot] com> for more information. |
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LAEF: For EVERY child in EVERY grade in ALL LASD Schools! |
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Looking for a cheap date night? Join us on October 4-5. It’s free! Join us for the Annual LAEF Phonathon on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4-5 and we’ll treat you to a delicious spread, flowing wine and enjoyable banter with parents and teachers from your school and across LASD. It’s all complimentary, AND we’ll thank parents, build community spirit and educate families about the essential enrichment programs LAEF funds. Sign up today at LAEFonline.org. If you haven’t had a chance to give, donate or pledge today at LAEFonline.org and save us a call. Volunteers will be calling families who have not yet given to help us reach our goal of $3.7M. The best news is that all NEW gifts and any dollar you give OVER your contribution amount last year will be matched by LAEF’s Board of Directors and the Honor Roll of Realtors Leadership Circle, up to $100,000. Thank you! |
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Lunchtime Activities – Funvisor Program |
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Springer is one of the unique elementary schools in our district that has lunchtime activities for our kids. How many of your children have come home with a lanyard with runner tokens on it, a personal poem or story written in Scribes, or an artistic design to hang on their walls from Art Club? For years Springer has had programs open to all students at lunchtime where they enjoy being creative, learning new skills, and staying healthy. But we can’t do it with out your help. Make an impact on the Springer children. Please consider volunteering, 1 or 2 lunches per month, or more, for either: Art, Lego, Run4YourLife, Board Games, Garden, Scribes, Volleyball, and Yoga. Questions or need more information, email Jenni Tellefsen at jentellefsen@gmail.com |
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It’s Not Too Late To Sign Up For Springer Singers! |
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Does your child love to sing? Then Springer Singers is where you want them to be.
Springer Singers is a great way to get your kids singing and dancing with their Springer friends. The Singer are open to all Springer students. We practice on Tuesday's immediately after school. *NEW THIS YEAR* Music instruction will be tailored for younger and older student groups. We will perform together, but will practice separately to meet the needs of different developmental levels. Grades 1-2 2:30-3:15 Multi Grades 3-6 3:00-3:45 Staff Lounge Applications available in the office. Please complete form and return with payment (scholarships available) to participate. |
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After School Student Activities |
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We have a lot of fun after school activities starting up very soon: Chess starts on 9/8; click here for flyer. We also offer Skateboarding, Art, Speak & Debate, Tennis, Legos, Tennis & Spanish--Click here for the link! |
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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
5/11/25 8:10 AM |