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Here we are!!!! Thanksgiving Break! I know all of our sixth grade families are grateful to have their kids back from Science Camp! They had a fabulous time, when I visited yesterday they were having the time of their lives - even in the rain. Here are a few pictures I got on my visit Thursday morning.

Since 1990, Family Giving Tree has delivered over 2 million supply-filled backpacks and wished-for holiday gifts to Bay Area individuals and families in our community. The impact of a wished-for gift can lift a family’s spirits and allow them to create holiday memories and celebrate the season.

Choose a Wish Card:

- Select a wish card from the giving tree in the Springer office.

- Purchase the item listed on the wish card, along with a toothbrush.

- Return the unwrapped gifts with the tag attached to the Springer office by Monday, December 1st. Toothbrushes can be placed in a basket in the office.

Donate Online: Visit https://wishdrive.org/springerelementaryschool to fulfill a gift for a special someone in the community without having to leave the comfort of your home. Family Giving Tree handles all logistics, so your donation is 100% contact-free and completely hassle-free.

Donate via Envelope: Choose a donation envelope from the giving tree in the Springer office and either mail your contribution or drop it off in the Springer office.

Thank you, Xavier, for showing such empathy, taking such great care of our community, and being an amazing role model to our other students.

Henry loves seeing what all the places he has buzzed around were like years ago. He also really enjoyed the math challenge that they played together - place value is so hard and this was so fun!

• December 5: Springer Parent Meeting @ Springer Multi 8:45-9:30am
• December 8: LASD Winter Music Concert - Grades 4th - 6th @ 1p in the Springer Multi
• December 9: Gingerbread Expo @ Springer Multi 5:30-7:00pm
• December 10: Springer Singers Concert @ 6:30 - 8p in the Springer Multi
• December 19: Spirit Day - Pajama Day
• December 22 - January 2: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Thank you to all the amazing artists at Springer who submitted their artwork to the first annual LASD Art Showcase. There were so many unique and beautiful works to see and you all made us so proud!

Go Stinger Artists!!!

Google employees: Google is generously giving each employee $400 to donate to nonprofits now through November 21. Please consider supporting LAEF from your Google Giving account.

We still need to raise $590K to help fund teachers and essential programs this school year, including PE teachers, librarians, music teachers (4th-6th), the Art Docents program, the Living Classroom program, computer science support, junior high electives, and mental health counseling.

If you have yet to give this school year, donate to LAEF today and request a corporate match if it’s available to you. Gifts of any amount are appreciated and make a difference.

Learn more about the complementary roles that LAEF and the PTA fill in providing an excellent education for our students, and consider supporting both organizations.

LASD has partnered with Smart Social to provide free resources to parents. Use this code here to register for a free account if you haven’t already and check out the upcoming events!

• December 2, 9, or 16: Is Screen Time Pulling Your Child Away? Balancing Parental Controls & Student Privacy

• December 3: 7 Quick Tips for Healthier Screen Time: Reduce Arguments & Build Positive Digital Habits

• December 11: Roblox & Minecraft Safety Night: Understand the REAL Dangers & Guide Your Child with Confidence

• December 17: ¿El tiempo frente a la pantalla está alejando a su hijo? (Sesión en Vivo en Español) (Dec 17, 2025)

• December 18: Safe and Successful: How Teens & Families Are Using AI

Can’t make a live event? Don’t forget to check out the 450+ Easy to Search, On-Demand Resources covering apps, dangerous trends, dialogue starters, and so much more!