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The Springer Buzz March 25, 2016 |
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In This Issue:
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Principal’s Message |
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As expected, the turnout for Tuesday’s STEM Expo was huge. The Springer community has a long history of enthusiasm for science fairs; there has always been a high participation rate. Starting with the inclusion of the STEM program 3 years ago, the interest in science has expanded into the realm of technology, engineering, and math. Incorporating these other important, connected, subjects into the traditional science fair allows students to expand their thought processes and innovations in a multitude of ways. There were experiments that tested hypothesis but we also saw Rube Goldberg projects and new designs for age-old inventions. I was impressed at one exhibit that explored the idea of time travel using one of Einstein’s theories. And, I absolutely loved the 6th graders who invented the adaptable shoe (it adjusts size and width as your foot grows). It is so nice to see the innovative thinking of our students. I want to extend a huge THANK YOU to Ms. Craddock for making the Springer STEM Expo one of the best! Kudos also go to Ms. Kirsten Davis for her behind the scenes work. Please remember that without Los Altos Education Foundation’s support vital programs, like STEM, would not exist. Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! Wade Spenader- Principal |
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Thank you Springer For A Great STEM Expo! |
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What a wonderful 2016 Springer STEM Expo! From Inventions, to Rube Goldberg Machines and everything in between, the projects were amazing. We had a working “Bamboo Car”, a Bicycle Mower, a Roller Skating Bunny, and a delicious “Spherification” demonstration just to name a few. The energy in the multi that evening was evidence of our fabulous Springer community. Thank you to our guest reviewers Grace Choi, Anita Wood, Connery Wood, Kirsten Tashev, Brian Delaney, Marcellino Gemelli, Roland Payne, Jungshik Shin, John Maneatis, Rohan Katpally, Elisabeth Sylvan, Steve Goldner, Griff Derryberry, Miro Shverdin, Veronique Gobry, Sean White, Kevin Siegel, Scott Wilks, Todd Martin, and Sharon Tan. They took time out of their day to talk to each participant about their project. Rachel Michelson made a special trip to the Expo to make sure we had photos of the evening. And of course, a huge thank you to Kirsten Davis who volunteered many hours to help organize this event.
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Get Your Groove On At The Book Fair! |
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Get your reading groove on with our Spring 2016 Book Fair! Monday April 18 – Friday April 22 Open daily in the Multi 8:00 am – 3:30pm Bring out our tie-dye shirts, bell bottoms, and go-go boots for an Outta Sight ’60s Family Night Thursday April 21st - 5:00-8:00pm Join us to the Feelin’ Groovy Book Fair: Peace, Love, BOOKS |
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Auction Follow-up |
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Thank you Springer! We had another fantastic auction on Saturday Night! We raised $90,000 for Springer! Thank you to our sponsors, donors and generous community for a great 2016 auction! That was a lot of Cowbell Springer! The auction is not over, we still have some awesome Community Parties with open spots, see our online party list. Auction winners can pick up their winnings on campus this week, Weds-Fri, March 23-15, before and after school. Questions? Contact springerauction@gmail.com
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Brownie Troop Collecting Toiletries For Homeless |
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Brownie Troop 61169 is assembling shower kits for Hope's Corner, so that the unhoused people of our community can use their free showers. We are collecting donations of new, unopened travel-sized toiletries. We can use the following items: hand sanitizer, toothbrush (full size), toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner in one, body lotion, body wash/liquid soap, lip balm, and socks. Donations can be put in the box in the office. Thank you for your generosity! |
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Sixth Grade Basketball Tournament |
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The 20th annual Sixth Grade Bob Celeste "Everyone plays" Basketball Tournament will be played on the following dates: Girls Tournament: Friday, May 13, 3:30pm at Blach Middle School Boys Tournament: Friday, May 20, 3:30pm at Blach Middle School Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date! |
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LAEF |
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LAEF’s 2015-16 Survey Complete Thank you to the 1,725 parents who participated in our annual parent survey! Your feedback is now helping the LAEF Grantmaking Committee finalize our funding priorities for the 2016/17 school year. Your voice is vital in our strategic discussions with LASD Leadership and is already helping to shape our annual grant for next year. Give before March 31st and every new gift to LAEF will be matched! LAEF is pleased to announce that an LASD family has just offered $15,000 in matching funds to double any new gift received by March 31st! Since LAEF’s annual grant benefits every student, we strive for 100% participation from all of our families. That's why this family is giving now- to inspire you to donate today at LAEFonline.org and to match every dollar you give! |
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PTA Announcements |
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The slate of officers for the 2016-17 Springer PTA Board was presented at the March 2nd PTA Association meeting and will be voted on at the April 6th PTA Association meeting. We are still looking for volunteers to fill the jobs of VP of Volunteers and VP of Fundraising. If you are interested in learning more about either of these positions, please contact the nominating committee chairperson, Charlotte Woo charlotte.woo[at]gmail.com, before the election on April 6.
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TDAP Requirement for Sixth Grade |
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Pertussis Booster for Students in grade 6: Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2016. 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 Health Assistants: Suzy Gough 302-1448 and Sandy Anderson 302-1449. Thank you for your cooperation! Health Services Staff |
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Girls Day Out & Boys Night Out |
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SAVE the DATE: Springer Girls Day Out on Sunday, April 3 from 2-4pm in the Springer Multi Don't miss a special PTA-driven jewelry-making event for girls and moms while bonding with our very own Springer community. For $20 per participant, enjoy time with your daughter making special hand crafted jewelry with the guidance of local artist and educator, Stacee Gillelen, of Dragonfly Designs: https://www.jewelrybydfly.com/about-artist.html. Your designs are only limited by your own creativity! Snacks will be provided. We need a minimum of 35 participants to be able to support this event. Please RSVP by March 18: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19p4lJX-qmZ5Dj2egIEdu3Icl7wH5RLJZQf8Xw4z5iU0/edit?usp=sharing SAVE the Date: Springer Boys Night Out on Thursday, March 31 from 6:30-8pm at Area 151 Arcade in downtown Los Altos Don't miss a PTA-sponsored fun night of male bonding Springer-style at our own local awesome arcade: http://area151dtla.com/about/ Enjoy throwback games using the latest technology that are fun for dad and son alike (watch out Dads, these kids are naturals!) while enjoying time with male members of our Springer community. Dessert will be served and cost is $20 per father-son pair -- we'll need a minimum of 35 families participating to make this work, so please RSVP by March 18 here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mokBqJM6nsVlrRhHzwDVBJdfcZW4TIwIEfreBigpmPo/edit?usp=sharing |
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Yearbook Photos Needed! |
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Pictures Needed!!!! The yearbook team needs pictures from the classroom, first day of school, Walk-a-thon, Halloween and field trips. To submit pictures, please go to:
You can also download the pictavo app and upload photos directly from your phone. The yearbook team will make every effort to include all yearbook pictures that are submitted. If you have any questions, please email: ybspringer@gmail.com |
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Living Classroom |
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Become a LIVING CLASSROOM docent... share your love of nature with kids! It's time to plant tomatoes, dissect flowers, explore the plants used by the Ancient Civilizations, and harvest and make yummy pretzels from the winter wheat the students planted last Fall! If you like all those things and more, please consider becoming a Living Classroom docent! LIving Classroom is looking for docents to help deliver fun 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 Spring Docent Training will take place Monday mornings in March from 9 - Noon on 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 and 3/28. Please click HERE to view our Spring Training Flyer which lists the locations of each of our trainings. Apprentice-style training also available to 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. Thank You! Caroline Chan Program Coordinator Living Classroom Program
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