Superintendent Newsletter

Every LASD TK-8th grade student learns computer science in our schools. They learn how to use code to express their creativity and make projects that are relevant to them. Computer science builds problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills, and provides a way to experiment with math concepts.

To learn more about this year's amazing grade-level computer science curriculum, click here.

Computer science education in LASD is tailored to each grade level. TK students don't use screens, but learn to program on Bee Bots. The culmination of our computer science program is in 8th grade, when students use their programming skills to understand how computers work, study algorithms, data, the internet and learn to design and code their own projects.

TK-6th grade students learn computer science as part of the curriculum. Students engage in projects that apply their computer programming to hands-on experiences. Junior high students experience computer science in their core classes, such as math and science. They can also sign up for computer science elective courses if they choose.

LASD students enjoy these incredible computer science programs due to the generous funding from our community through the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF). Click here for more detailed information about our computer science programs. And, please consider a donation to LAEF to help continue computer science education in our schools by clicking here.

Egan and Blach will host their incredible Winter Concerts, where students will showcase their musical talents.

The Blach and Egan concerts will be held tonight, Wednesday, December 14 at 7pm in the multipurpose room.

The Egan Winter Concert Program

• Guitar class will play arrangements with multiple parts plus chords, Angels We Have Heard on High and Carol of the Bells
• 8th grade orchestra will present Hanukkah and Christmas pieces
• 8th grade band will play a Mussorgsky medley and a Cartoon Carnival of television favorites
• 7th grade band will present Appalachian Carol and Santa at the Symphony
• 7th grade orchestra will feature the violas in Santa Plays the Viola and the full orchestra will play Hanukkah Joys
• The Egan Chorus will perform Shalom, Pacem, Peace; Tecolote; Sing; and
  Homeward Bound

The Blach Winter Concert Program

• 8th grade orchestra will play Allegro from Concerto in D, RV.93, Baroque Minuet BWV 841 and Allegro from Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No1
• 8th grade band will play Kinderlou (A March), Softly Speaks the Night and Cyclone
• 7th grade orchestra will play Boroque Fanfare, The Hunt from Quartet No. 17K 458 and King William's March
• 7th grade band will play Union March, Farewell at Dawn and Little Suite for Band No. 2.
• The Blach Chorus will sing Shalom, Pacem, Peace; Sleigh Ride; Homeward Bound; Carol of the Bells; and Viva La Vida.

Thank you to our amazing PTAs, LAEF and our generous parents for supporting our incredible music programs that made these Winter Concerts possible.

I want to wish all of our families a relaxing and enjoyable Winter Break! This is always a wonderful time of year to reconnect with family and friends, sharing all that we have experienced so far, as well as our aspirations for what lies ahead.

It's been an incredible year of learning with your students and we hope you will have a little time to reflect with them on what they've learned so far in this school year. We are so proud of all they have achieved and look forward to more in 2023!

Thank you for remembering to ensure your child takes a COVID test prior to their return to school after the Winter Break, even if they do not have symptoms. We are thrilled that illness has been kept at bay in our schools due to all of our families' and staff diligence to stay home when feeling sick and testing regularly.

Have a wonderful break and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Email: superintendent@lasdschools.org
Website: lasdschools.org
Location: 201 Covington Road, Los Altos, CA, USA
Phone: (650) 947-1150