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10-14-16-Buzz Newsletter
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The Springer Buzz October 14, 2016 |
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Principal’s Message |
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Dear Parents,
The walkathon is tomorrow and I can’t wait to experience the event for the first time. Mr. Monopoly, originally known as Rich Uncle Pennybags came to kick off the walk-a-thon. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone out there walking and just having fun. Be sure to have your children layer and bring a rain jacket just in case. Remind your children to drink lots of water, bring sunscreen but please no umbrellas. What’s Happening in our Community Last weekend was The Half Moon Bay pumpkin weigh off. ABC 7 News was there and a family from our school was interviewed and their pumpkins were shown at the end of the clip--take a look: http://abc7news.com/1548102/ For those of you who are wondering who won, it was a woman from Washington. Her pumpkin weighed in at 1,900 plus! Reading Buzzz…. Just read an article about how to nurture the motivation to read and thought I would share the article. Please click here to read the article. Math Buzzz… Check out these websites: Number Cruncher -- Fast facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. There are three different skill levels which make this site appropriate for grades 1 - 6. Select from the following four sites, and then select a level: Addition - http://www.edbydesign.com/maths/number_cruncher_add.html; Subtraction - http://www.edbydesign.com/maths/number_cruncher_subtract.html ; Multiplication - http://www.edbydesign.com/maths/number_cruncher_multiply.html ; Division - http://www.edbydesign.com/maths/number_cruncher_divide.html ; and Challenger (all four operations in one) - http://www.edbydesign.com/maths/number_cruncher_challenger.html Mindset...Carol Dweck, "Developing a Growth Mindset" to view the youtube about developing growth mindset click on the above title.
Buzz… Did you know that Mrs. Boskie has lived in the bay area for over 30 years. Lynn Boskie, Principal |
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Walk-a-thon 2016: You’re Not Too Late! |
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Come to the Walk-a-thon TOMORROW! Springer-opoly is tomorrow -- Saturday, October 15! Registration starts at 9:15; walk from 10-3. If you forgot to turn in your green form, you can do so at the event!
Don't forget to bring: · Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) · Comfortable shoes (extra socks and maybe a spare pair of shoes --sometimes the field is wet with morning dew) · Water and healthy snacks · Quarters and small bills (kids can buy treats with quarters from “Pocket People” on the course) – Quarters and dollars only please! · A picnic blanket, chair, and sun umbrella or pop-up sun shade to establish a “home base’ for your kids.
We still need afternoon volunteers! Please come by the Volunteer Table at the Walk-a-thon if you can help.
Thank you to all our fabulous sponsors! ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS CLAY PLANET. FOGHORN CONSULTING LOS ALTOS ORTHODONTICS PREZIOSI ITALIAN JEWELERS MARINA FOOD MARKET PASSION FIT |
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Photo Make-up Day October 26 |
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Your child’s photo proofs will go home today in their Friday folder. There are two poses to choose from. You may order your choice online by following the instructions included in the packet, or you may return the form to your child’s teacher by October 13. If your child was absent on the first photo day, they will be automatically put on the retake list. If you would like to have your child retake their photo, please contact the Springer Office at 650-943-4200, and we will put your child on the retake list. |
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Cornerstone Corner |
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The ABC book this month is My Secret Bully, by Trudy Ludwig. This is the story of Monica and Katie, close friends since kindergarten. Monica loves being around Katie when she's nice, but there are times when Katie can be just plain mean. In the story, positive family relationships help Monica reclaim her power and positive sense of self. The author describes Katie as a “secret bully”. She targets Monica with relational and social aggression. This form of peer abuse can be hard for adults to spot. It occurs among friends (both boys and girls) who use their social power to manipulate, humiliate and exclude. Continue this conversation at home! *Be a thoughtful listener: Have a family discussion about friendships. Share the qualities you look for in a friend. Share your ideas for choosing friendships that make you feel good about you. *Ask: What is a “Frien-emy” (a friend who is acting like an enemy)? Who are caring adults in your world? What is positive self-talk? Help your child identify their strengths! *Discuss concerns about peer relationships with your child’s teacher. *Watch a video reading of My Secret Bully with your |
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Parent Education Opportunities |
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Project Cornerstone- for parents and caregivers! Join this parent/caregiver group to learn tips and tools to keep up with the fast changing growth of our children, tweens and teens. Each week, we explore new ways to build stronger kids, stronger families, and stronger neighborhoods. Data collected from our own Santa Clara county youth shows us 8 ways to help kids succeed in school, in relationships and in life, while supporting parents! Class Title: Take It Personally 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Time: 6:30 to 8 pm Place/Host: : Blach Intermediate School’s Library (Parents/adults from all schools welcomed)
Sign Up today :Click Here Questions? Contact Mary Crum at mary@projectcornerstone.org Click here for the full description of the class. |
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MVLA Speaker Series Presents: |
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Susan Stiffelman, Parenting With Presence: Raising Confident and Caring Kids |
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$37,380 to go to meet LAEF’s $100,000 Challenge Match by 10/31 |
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The time is counting down to get your donation matched by the LAEF Board of Directors and the Honor Roll of Realtors Leadership Circle, up to a total of $100,000! Special thanks to the 78 families who made their first donation OR increased their donation during our phonathon. It’s not too late to double your gift and help fund district-wide enrichment teachers and program staff in addition to smaller classes in K-3 and 7-8. To learn more, pledge or donate at LAEFonline.org. Have you checked out the LAEF Annual Report 2015/16? Learn more about the amazing difference our community of supporters made in the well-rounded education of our students’ last year. Check it out at LAEFonline.org. Thank you! Annual Report 2015/16 Link: |
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DECLAC |
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The district will hold the first DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee) meeting on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 8:45am.The meeting will be held in the iLearn Studio adjacent to the district office at 201 Covington Road, Los Altos.All are welcome to attend. Call Nancy McSweeney at 650-947-1155 with any questions. |
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Join the Springer Jugglers! |
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The Juggling Club meets every Wednesday from 7:45 AM to 8:25 AM (about) in the multi. Anyone in grades four and above can join, any time of the year. It is free to participate. It's actually not that hard to start juggling, and should you encounter any problems, the juggling teachers can get you through the bumps on the road. It can take only one year of being in this club for you to be able to learn several techniques,
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