Springer Buzz

At Springer Elementary School, we will provide a safe and supportive environment that engages, inspires, and nurtures all students’ emotional and academic needs in order to become empathetic, productive global citizens and lifelong learners.

• Principal’s Message

• News and Announcements

• Parent Education Opportunities

• LASD 2018-2019 Calendar
• LASD 2019-2020 Calendar
• Springer’s Daily Schedule
• Friday, April 26; 9:00 - 11:00am: 6th Graders Walk to Blac
• Saturday, April 27; 8:00 - 4:00: Junior Olympics, Grades 4-6
• April 29 - May 10: SBAC Test Window
• Saturday, May 4; 5:00pm: San Jose Giants Springer Day
• Sunday, May 5; 11:00am: TK/Kinder Playdate
• May 6 - 10: Staff Appreciation Week
  
• Thursday, May 9; 8:45am: PTA Mtg.
  
• Wednesday, May 22; 7:00pm: Springer Singers Concert
• Friday, May 24; 1:00pm: LASD Spring Concert; Gr. 4-6
• Monday, May 27: Memorial Day--No School
• Thursday, May 30: Volunteer Breakfast
  
• Tuesday, June 4; 4:00 - 7:00pm: Instrument Quest; Covington School Multi
• Friday, June 7; 8:30 - 12:00: Field Day
  
• Friday, June 7: Minimum Day; Dismissal 12:15pm
• Wednesday, June 12: Last Day of School
• Wednesday, August 21: First Day of School
  

Dear Springer Families,

Dear Springer Families,

As we look to next school year, we would like to give you an opportunity to share with us your child’s learning style to help inform us with class placement. Class placement balances academic, behavioral, and gender characteristics with the students entering a specific grade level. Though we take into consideration personalities between students, we cannot promise certain students will or will not be placed with other students. Specific teacher requests are not honored, so please do not include this in your information. You will receive a Google Form through the email today to share your thoughts.

If you desire to complete this form, please do so by May 8th.

Warmly,

Robin

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress or CAASPP will be given during the window of April 29th through May 17th. This computer based test will assess students in 3rd- 6th grade in English Language Arts, Math and, for 5th graders only, the additional topic of science. The students will have several parts of the online test to take over a window of three weeks and the teachers have been very thoughtful in their planning when each part of the test is given. There are multiple-choice questions, matching, fill-in tables, drag and drop, graphing, short text and essays, as well as performance tasks. The number of subsections and parts of each subject area is driven by the state of California and not the individual teacher, school, or district. Please look for specific information from your child’s teacher when your child will be testing during this window.

We would appreciate it if you would schedule any appointments outside of your child’s test days to avoid your child needing to make-up the test on another day. A good night’s rest and a wholesome breakfast all contribute to your child doing their best on the assessment.

Hello Springer 4th-6th grade parents,

The 59th LASD Junior Olympics is tomorrow!

Saturday, April 27, 2019 / 8am-4pm / Mountain View High School

For more detailed information about the LASD Junior Olympics, please click here.

Springer JO Committee
jo@springerpta.net

Over 840 million people worldwide are living without access to clean water. Springer students will be raising funds for the We Walk for Water cause from April 29 through May 3. Ambassadors will be collecting donations before school each day. The first 100 students
to donate $10 or more will receive a Walk for Water bracelet as a thank you for the donation. At lunch on Friday, May 3, students will participate in a water walk around our field, and in stations that inspire and teach about the world’s water crisis. Finally
on the evening of Friday, May 3, the student ambassadors will host a family movie night. All funds will be donated. Here is a link to donate online.

Thank you for your support and participation!

Ms. Jill Williams
Springer School
Third Grade
Jwilliams@lasdschools.org

Enjoy a movie night, and support the We Walk for Water fundraiser!!!

Join Springer families for a movie night fundraiser on Friday, May 3. We will be showing a Disney favorite, Finding Nemo, at 7:00 p.m., doors opening at 6:40. Admission is $10. There will be popcorn and beverages for purchase. Parents must attend with their children. Bring sleeping bags, pillows, or you can sit in provided chairs.

The Springer Staff works so hard all year, so let’s show them how much they are appreciated! Click here for suggested daily special activities and things you can bring for this week. Please remember they are suggestions only and not requirements. Also, please look for grade level specific areas where you can contribute.

Thank you in advance for making Staff Appreciation Week a success!

Please contact Suzan Grisanti (suzanucb@gmail.com) or Pamela Davies (pamela513@gmail.com) if you have questions.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Hey Springer! It’s time to hit the ballpark with our annual San Jose Giants Pack the Park Day for Springer, on Saturday, May 4th, 5pm. Kids will love this fun filled event “Star Wars” themed event and a night out with friends, including a performance by our very own Springer Singers singing the Star Spangled Banner to open the game. And

Tickets are on sale now, $5 each or 5 for $20. You can purchase tickets via cash or check to “Springer PTA” in the Springer Front Office until Friday May 3rd until 3pm or you can use Paypal to buy your tickets and your tickets will be waiting for you to pick up in the Springer school front office. Please buy or pick up all tickets by Friday May 3rd by 3pm. There will be no ticket sales Friday night May 3 or Saturday May 4 the day of the game.

PAYPAL INSTRUCTIONS
· Choose the “Send Money” function and then “Send money to friends and family” (this is important so the PTA does not pay fees)
· Enter payments@springerpta.net as the person to whom you’re sending money
· Complete the amount for your tickets - $5 each to 5 tickets for $20
· In order for you to pick up tickets in the front office, you MUST include the following in the optional note field BEFORE clicking continue:
o "SJ Giants” + Your name as it appears in the school directory
· Choose your payment method
· Click Send Money Now and we’ll see you at the game on May 4th!

We still have some awesome Springer parties for both kids and/or parents to join, see the Open Party List, click this link to find out more click here.

Coming up!
April 26, 2:45-5:00, 1st Grade Lego Party, Contact your teacher
May 3, 2:40-4:45, 2nd Grade Buzz Party, Contact your teacher
May 6, 1:00-3:00, Kinder Superhero Party, Contact your teacher
May 10, 2:40-5:00, 1st Grade Scavenger Hunt, Contact K. Gklaros-Stravopoulos
May 10, 6:00-7:30, 4th Grade BINGO Party, Contact your teacher
May 11, 6:00-8:30, 6th Grade Movie Night, Contact S. Grisant

Fourth Grade Instrument Quest

June 4th, 2019
4:00 – 7:00
Covington Multi

In preparation for choosing a musical instrument to play in 5th grade, the LASD Music Department will host an instrument selection event called “Instrument Quest” for all 4th grade students in the district. Your child will be able to try out every instrument we offer in our Band and Orchestra (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello).

This is a great opportunity to see which instrument best suits your child. Parents are welcome to ask questions and to meet the LASD Music teachers.

The Springer Outreach Ambassador team and the PTA would like to welcome incoming TK and Kindergarten families to a playdate on the Springer Kindergarten playground on Sunday, May 5, at 11am. This event is open to both new Springer families and those with older siblings. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo and enjoy Springtime on the playground while meeting next year’s classmates and their families. Contact Juliet Jamtgaard for more information or to help plan this event (juliet.jamtgaard@gmail.com).

Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2019. 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 Staff: Clare Luna 302-1448 and Sandy Anderson 302-1449.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Health Services Staff

LAEF is proud to have sponsored PE teachers and the Junior Olympics. Remember to donate to LAEF and ensure that teachers and staff for programs such as PE continue next school year.

Help us raise the final funds to meet our goal.

A gift of $50, $100 or even $300 will make a difference!

Let's cross the finish line and raise $3.5M to fully fund this school year.

Donate online or drop off a check in your school office.

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The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series is excited to announce our speaker line-up for the 2018-2019 school year. Six nationally and internationally recognized experts will join us to discuss a wide range of topics including – navigating today’s college search process and financial aid options; exploring the crucial impact of sleep on the wellness and success of children and teens; raising resilient kids in a stressful world; fostering increased well-being; engaging the power of self-compassion; and optimizing the college experience to prepare young adults for the jobs of tomorrow.

Please visit the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series website for more detailed information and registration for each event. MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series events are free, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors – the PTA, LAEF, and MVLA High School Foundation.

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.