The Springer Buzz

December 16, 2016

In This Issue:

• Principal’s message

• News and Announcements

• Parent Education Opportunities

Quick Dates for your Calendar:

• December 19 - January 2: Holiday Break--No School

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents,

Twas the week before the holiday

the school community was buzzing

There was so much happening…

Colorful hair, shirts, holiday and school spirit

If you just peered through the window

You would see warm soft scarves, blankets and sparkling, cinnamon scent wreaths  

A glance to my left and what did I see but a gingerbread boy on the loose

Kindergartners searching only to find he was hidden in their room

With rain falling upon us the tea party called to us

And the Velveteen Rabbit tea began

But  to my wondering ears did I hear,  the music and singing of our Springer Singers

And our Winter Concert student entertainers

Oh, the year has been grand

And the new year will bring in the joy of our students learning and growing   

So I wish you all a joyous holiday!

Take a look at what has been happening. Author Visit,  Springer Gives Back, gingerbread hunt, Velveteen Rabbit Tea, Springer Singers and our Springer Orchestra, Band and Chorus.

The Springer students worked very hard with their buddy classes making wreaths, scarves, blankets and tote bags during our Third Annual Springer Gives Back Event.  These items were donated to the following organizations:

• Jame’s Inn

• Grail Family Services

• Hope’s Corner

• Next Door Solutions

We hope you all enjoyed the week as much as we did.   Our staff is so grateful for the support of LAEF and the PTA. The events we have embarked on this year thus far have been the  reflection of the numerous volunteers (parents, teachers, staff and students) who are committed to creating positive learning opportunities.  The Springer Staff wish you all a safe and Happy Holiday!

Lynn Boskie, Principal

Buzzz… Did you know that Mrs. Boskie loves to bake.  Her favorite foods to bake are: granola and sugar cookies.

Springer Auction! Save The Date!

Springer Auction Party - Save the Date!

Date: March 18, 2017, 6:30-10:30pm

Location: Crowne Plaza, Palo Alto

Theme: Hollywood Heroes & Villains!

Tickets on Sale January, 2017

The Springer auction party is our largest and most awesome adult-only fundraiser and community building event of the year! All proceeds from the auction go directly to Springer Elementary school. Funds go toward instructional materials and supplies and amazing programs like The Living Classroom (the district’s hands-on science program), art and music enrichment, and noontime clubs and activities.

The 2017 auction team needs your help. We would love the following donations:

• Cool Gear: iPad, iPhone, Xbox, Playstation, Beats, etc.

• Vacation Getaways: Vacation homes or airlines

• Parties: Host an awesome party for kids or adults

• Wine: donate a bottle or two for the Wine Wall Raffle

Email 2017 auction co-chairs: springerauction@gmail.com

New After STEM Class Starting January 9th!

Creativity & Circuits for Grades 1 - 3 will start on January 9!  Students explore circuits and electricity through drawing with conductive ink.  For more information click here for the flyer!

SELPA Let’s Talk

A chance to ask questions and share ideas, resources, and support with other parents of students with IEPs, 504s, learning differences, mental health challenges, etc.

All are welcome, participants must respect confidentiality.

Monday January 9, 2017

10 AM - 12 PM  -  in the Conference Room

Los Altos Library,  13 S. San Antonio Road

Click here for the English flyer

Click here for the Spanish flyer

After School Student Activities

Soccer is back with Coach Ken! It will be on Mondays, starting on January 9.  Click here for the flyer!

We also offer Art, Speak & Debate, Tennis, Legos, Tennis & Spanish--Click here for the link!

Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids!

It's time to build bird nests, make yummy soup from the veggies we harvest from our school gardens, discover symmetry inside fruit, and make natural dyes from plants!  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 at the LASD iLearn Studio on Monday mornings from 9 - Noon on 12/5, 12/12*, 1/9 and 1/23 (*the 12/12 training will take place at the Palo Alto School District Science Resource Center).  Please click here to view our Winter Training Flyer.  Apprentice-style training also available for 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.

Two weeks left for corporate matching in 2016

Two weeks left for corporate matching in 2016

Did you know that in 2015/16, LAEF received $590,000 in corporate matching funds? Wow! With less than 20 days until the end of the tax year now is the time to submit a matching request to your company (or to make your tax-deductible annual donation for 2016). Find out if your company matches by going to www.doublethedonation.com/laef or donate at LAEFonline.org.

Computer Science Rocks in LASD!

LASD joined schools around the world to celebrate Computer Science Education Week December 5-9. This annual event was dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. Our students participated in the Hour of Code program organized by Code.org. This year’s LASD theme was Code with a Buddy and TRY Something NEW. Go to LAEFOnline.org and find out why it's important to learn computer science and what LASD students in each grade are learning this year.

Parent Education Opportunities

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 here.

How to Submit an Article to the Springer Buzz

If you have an article to submit to the Springer Buzz, please send it to the editor at springer.buzz@gmail.com by noon on Monday for inclusion in the next edition.  Late arrivals will be included if possible but can’t be guaranteed! All flyers must be in either WORD or PDF format, accompanied by a brief summary of the activity in the email.