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Hello Springer Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break and that you had time to reconnect to whatever it is that gives you joy! I had a wonderful visit from both of my daughters and my parents, which definitely gave me joy. Being back at school is also something that I enjoy and I am looking forward to some wonderful experiences between now and our winter break - because the learning never stops here at Springer.

I wanted to let everyone know we will be doing a large scale disaster drill on Wednesday, December 10 at 9 AM. In this drill we will be practicing emergency procedures, fake injuries, and check out processes. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Lastly, please mark your calendars for our next Principal Coffee on Friday, January 16 at 8:30 AM in the STEM Lab. We will be discussing Student supports, including but not limited to, IEPs, 504s, counseling, and communication.

Springer Spelling Bee

Grades 4-6 @ lunch on January 22, 2026

More information to follow next week!

Marie (2nd) - Mrs. Guindy's class

Sixth grader Ella nominated Marie for our BEES award honor. Ella stated, “ She picked up other people’s trash.”

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

Honey spent the week in Mrs. Capriles’s class this week.

She had such a great time - she traveled the world with the students. To support students’ learning about cultures, communities, and celebrations around the world, they were provided a passport, a stamp in that passport and began their journey in Australia. I was told their next stop on Springer Airline was India. What an awesome way to explore and experience new things right from the classroom! Honey can’t wait to learn where they go next!

Henry spent his week with Mrs. Mora’s class this week.

They also did some amazing work in math and social studies, but what Henry wanted to highlight this week was the wonderful restorative and cooperative work the class did together. Building relationships and working together is such a wonderful thing to learn in school. They did some cooperative game play in PE with Coach Sky. It was so fun to try to build a bridge across the blacktop with hula hoops and bean bags. It is also so fun to do RJ Circles in the morning, sharing little bits about one another. He learned so much about the students - even about what their favorite winter activity is - who knew there were so many skiers in California!

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

🍬 The 4th Annual Gingerbread Expo is Next Week!

Gingerbread Expo Tue, Dec. 9 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Multi

Building has begun! It’s not too late for your child to participate. They build and submit the structures in the Multi before 8:45 AM on Tue, Dec. 9! No registration necessary.

This is our first year making this event open to families in the evening! Bring the entire family to kick off the holiday season and view the incredible creativity of our students! Please consider volunteering in the morning, during the school or at the evening event. Treats and cider can be dropped off in the office earlier that day if you can’t make it. Sign up here!

🙌 Custodian Appreciation Contribution

We are collecting contributions from our families to thank our custodians for their hard work in keeping our classrooms and campus clean. If you’d like to contribute, please use one of the payment methods below and include “custodians” in the notes. Any amount is appreciated – thank you for your support!

Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Amy-Wu-13

PayPal: amywu1@gmail.com

🍩Support Springer While You Shop!

The holidays are nearing, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and See’s Candies are generously donating 50% of proceeds back to the Springer PTA when you purchase through our link. Treat yourself and support our kids and school at the same time! Order your goodies here – Krispy Kreme is available until Dec 13, and See’s through Dec 31.

📱 Free Digital Safety Resources for LASD Families

LASD has partnered with Smart Social to offer families free digital safety resources. Sign up and learn simple strategies to support healthy tech habits!

Upcoming Workshop (Dec 2, 9, or 16):

Is Screen Time Pulling Your Child Away? Balancing Parental Controls & Student Privacy

Be sure to attend your Springer student’s upcoming music concert on December 8th, Monday, at 1 pm. Donations to LAEF help fund music teachers. Thank you to those who’ve given this school year.

Take advantage of our $50,000 Challenge Match from 7 LASD families!

Every dollar you donate to LAEF will get DOUBLED, up to $50,000, through December 31, 2025.

If you have yet to give this school year, donate to LAEF today. Help ensure that every student continues to receive an excellent, well-rounded education.

If your company has a matching gift program, you can TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT by donating this month.

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.

What happens when students lead their own learning and dive deeply into a question that matters to them, and share their voices in powerful ways? Illuminate LASD is an annual event that invites students to become experts, innovators, and change-makers. TK to 8th grade students from across LASD will take the spotlight to share what they now know and can do by sharing the process and products of their learning. This event lends itself to a variety of learning experiences within the class or at home, working individually or collaboratively with their peers or with adults amongst any topic they are interested in exploring. Whether it’s researching a topic they’re passionate about, solving a problem that inspires them, or creating something to make an impact, students will share their final product and the artifacts that highlight the learning process. Students must register using the Intent to Participate Form by January 16th.

In addition to exploring the exhibitions of learning from our LASD students, all students, families, and community members are also invited to visit interactive stations hosted by each school and LASD district programs.

When: Friday, March 27th from 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Where: Blach Intermediate School (1120 Covington Road, Los Altos CA 94024)

The event features:

LASD student exhibitions of learning
Hands on experiences for all ages designed to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and creative problem-solving
Food trucks the whole family can enjoy

We invite you to share in this experience that celebrates student curiosity, creativity, and agency! Let’s go, STINGERS! If you have any questions, visit https://tinyurl.com/illuminateLASD or email Grace Choi (gchoi@lasdschools.org).

Springer BUZZ

November 13, 2025

Hello Springer Families,

Springer Spelling Bee

Marie (2nd) - Mrs. Guindy's class

Honey spent the week in Mrs. Capriles’s class this week.

Henry spent his week with Mrs. Mora’s class this week.

🍬 The 4th Annual Gingerbread Expo is Next Week!

🙌 Custodian Appreciation Contribution

🍩Support Springer While You Shop!

📱 Free Digital Safety Resources for LASD Families

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Hello Springer Families,

SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE!

Springer Spelling Bee

WHO SAW A STINGER TAKING CARE OF OUR B.E.E.S.? WHO SAW A STINGER TAKING CARE OF OUR B.E.E.S.?

Marie (2nd) - Mrs. Guindy's class

Capriles - First Grade - Honey 🍯 Capriles - First Grade - Honey 🍯

Honey spent the week in Mrs. Capriles’s class this week.

🐝 Henry - Third Grade - Mora 🐝 Henry - Third Grade - Mora

Henry spent his week with Mrs. Mora’s class this week.

⛄ December ⛄ ⛄ December ⛄

🍬 The 4th Annual Gingerbread Expo is Next Week!

🙌 Custodian Appreciation Contribution

🍩Support Springer While You Shop!

📱 Free Digital Safety Resources for LASD Families

Your donation will help fund these programs: Your donation will help fund these programs:

LASD IS CURIOUS LASD IS CURIOUS

EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY

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