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
• 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
• Friday, May 31: Superhero Day
  
• 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
• Sunday, June 9: Spring Fling for current & new families
  
• Wednesday, June 12: Last Day of School; Dismissal 11:15am
  
• Wednesday, August 21: First Day of School
  

Dear Springer Families:)

You may have been thinking, “How can I help get the word out about our fantastic Springer neighborhood school?” Well there is a wonderful opportunity for our parents, with preschool age children, to learn more about us and how our children thrive and love Springer. On May 29th, there will be a presentation at the Little Acorn Christian Preschool for parents who are deciding where their child will attend kindergarten this fall. Our Assistant Superintendent, Sandra McGonagle, will present. One of our Kindergarten teachers and I will also attend to answer any questions. Please get the word out to our community by sharing your experience and the flyer through this link. Go Springer Stingers!

This weekend is a time to remember the service and sacrifice of many of our military members and families. Through their lives we are able to enjoy the freedom of speech, the privilege of voting, and to make individual decisions in regards to many aspects of our lives. Though our nation may not be perfect, may we all stand proud of the values and rights we have under its flag. I am headed out to visit my dad in Arizona who, by the way, flies his flag everyday with great pride and gratitude. I wish each of you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends.

Warmly,

Robin

Over the last week, students participated in leading the school and library as Principal For The Day, and Librarian For The Day. Thank you for your leadership Liam, Isabella and Melina!

It’s time to find your inner superhero! Superhero Day will be our last spirit day on Friday, May 31. Dress up like your favorite superhero. Costumes are encouraged, but weapons should be left at home. We will also be selling popcorn at lunch to celebrate the day, so bring your change!!!

Medications will be available for pick up from June 12th (last day of school) to June 18th 2019. We cannot store medications over the summer. If you are leaving before school ends, please pick up medications early.

Let’s celebrate Spring as a community! Please mark your calendars for a Springer Community event on Sunday, June 9, from 11am-2pm. Everyone is welcome, current students, future students and alumni. Details will be forthcoming. The Springer Outreach Ambassadors are looking for volunteers to help with planning. Please email springer_ambassadors@lasdschools.org to help. Let’s work together to recreate a Springtime tradition at Springer!

We are seeking volunteers to join the Hot Lunch crew for 2019-2020. The Hot Lunch program would not be possible without the 20+ volunteers that come in every week to serve lunch! The lunch volunteer shift is from 11:25-12:15, one day per week, or alternating weeks. Volunteers receive a credit for a free Choicelunch meal for every volunteer slot they fill. Contact Emily Fuller (at HotLunch@springerpta.net) to join the lunch crew or if you’d like more information.

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, these parties still have spots!
May 29, 1st-6th Grade Dodge Ball with Mr. Heeb, Contact K. Tashev
May 31, 5th Grade Outdoor Movie Party, Contact L. Isaacson
May 31, 3:00-4:30, 6th Grade Boys Get Together, Contact R. Michelson
June 1, 1:00-3:00, Kinder Park Party, Contact Kristen Gklaros-Stavropoulos
June 7, 12:15-12:25, 4th Grade Movie Party, Contact J. Shepherd

The Los Altos Art Docents are 92 dedicated volunteers who have taught 803 art lessons to the elementary school children in the Los Altos School District.
This year at Springer, the docents taught 127 art lessons.

Thank you to Springer parents Sarah Cunningham, Hansook Lee and Sunjung Moon who contributed to the success of the Art Docent program this year and to Hansook Lee for firing all the clay pieces the Springer students made. Congratulations to our newest docent Ann Kanodia for completing our training,
look for her in the class more next year!

The Los Altos Art Docents welcome new members to join the next docent-in-training class in the fall. New docents are trained on Thursday mornings starting in September. To learn more, come to our informational coffee on August 29th at 10:00 in the boardroom of the district office.

For more information, check us out at www.losaltosartdocents.org.

6th graders across the district have been working hard learning how to code and would like to show you the art, games, and more that they have coded using Arduino, Javascript, and Scratch. Please note your student's class and join us in the computer lab:

Tuesday, June 4th

12​:50-1:20 (Rubinstein's class)
1:30-2:00 (Myers's class)
2:10-2:40​ (Robb's class)

Thank you so much for your support of computer ​science education at LASD. We hope you can join us!

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.

Help us raise the final $49K to meet our goal of $3.5M this school year.

We have a $5K challenge match! Your donation can be doubled.

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

Donations to LAEF are making a difference for every student!

This spring, contributions to LAEF are funding

• PE teachers, helping students develop physical skills and training students for Junior Olympics
• Music teachers, preparing students for spring concerts
• Computer science teachers and STEM ISTs, making STEM and cSTEM Expos possible
• Librarians, helping students to enjoy reading and teaching online research skills
• Art Docents, introducing students to art appreciation and hands on learning
• And so much more!

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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.