Blossom Hill Vision Statement – (Abilities and skills we expect our students to acquire and take-out into the world) All students will have the necessary skills to become enthusiastic, life-long learners and productive, empathetic, respectful members of society.

Blossom Hill Mission Statement – (What we need to do as a school community to ensure this happens) The Blossom Hill School community takes pride in providing an enriched standards-based curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment. We strive to appreciate an awareness of students’ developmental needs to help them progress towards independence.

The Beehive Issue 22

Blossom Hill School’s Weekly Newsletter 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, California 95032 ©2016 Blossom Hill School January 27, 2016 Page 1

IMPORTANT DATES January

1/29 - 1/31 - Play Performances 1/29 - 7:00 pm (Jolly Roger) 1/30 - 3:00 pm (Neverland) 1/30 - 7:00 pm (London) 1/31 - 2:00 pm (Neverland)

February 2/4 - Project Cornerstone ABC Reader Meeting 8:20 - 9:20 am, Flex Room

2/4 - CASA General Meeting - Topic: How to Raise an Ethical Child 8:30 - 10:00 am, District Office

2/4 - 2/6 - Play Performances 2/4 - 6:00 pm (Jolly Roger) 2/5 - 7:00 pm (London) 2/6 - 11:00 am (Jolly Roger) 2/6 - 3:00 pm (London) 2/6 - 7:00 pm (Neverland)

2/8 - LGUSD Special Board Meeting 6:30 - 10:30 pm, District Office

2/11 - Mileage Club Begins (weather permitting)

2/11 - Safe Route to School and Vision Zero Information Night 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Multipurpose Room

2/15 - 2/19 - February Recess - NO SCHOOL

2/22 - LGUSD Board Meeting 6:30 - 10:30 pm, District Office

2/25 - 2/26 - Science Fair Multipurpose Room

2/25 - School Site Council Meeting 2:45 - 3:45 pm, Room D22

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Dear Blossom Hill Families:

There is great excitement in the air! It is that time of year when Blossom Hill and Daves Avenue Schools showcase their theatrical talents. Please join us for Peter Panic, a musical comedy that reminds all of us ~ young and young-at heart ~ of the importance of following our dreams! In this play, the local high school is facing budget cutbacks and the school’s drama club is caught in the crosshairs. In an effort to avoid certain disaster, Pam, the president of the high school drama club, rallies her fellow actors and attempts to put on a production of Peter Pan. Across campus, Coach Rook, the head coach of the football team, has other plans. Also facing a budget crisis, he enlists his team of Pirates to wreak havoc on the drama club. Before long football players are auditioning for parts, cheerleaders become mermaids, and even students from detention play the Lost Boys. Just when all seems lost, star quarterback Tinkerman, who plays – you guessed it – Tinkerbell, sacrifices everything, including his football career, so the show can go on and Pam can see her dream come true! This refreshingly clever and fun homage to the original classic is full of heart and will remind all members of the audience to follow their dreams.

Cast list and other play information available at: Peter Panic (http://hsc.blossomhill.org/uploads/2/2/8/4/22848744/peterpaniccastlist.docx.pdf)

You may purchase tickets online at: WWW.SEATYOURSELF.BIZ/BLOSSOMHILL

Jolly Roger Cast Neverland Cast London Cast Fri. 1/29, 7:00 pm Sat.1/30, 3:00 pm Sat.1/30, 7:00 pm Thu. 2/4, 6:00 pm Sun. 1/31, 2:00 pm Fri. 2/5, 7:00 pm Sat. 2/6, 11:00 am Sat. 2/6, 7:00 pm Sat. 2/6, 3:00 pm

I hope to see you at the show!

Most sincerely, Lisa Reynolds, Principal

The Beehive is written exclusively to inform the Blossom Hill community of school information. Articles, information, calendars, etc. may not be duplicated or reprinted in any manner without the permission of the Home and School Club and of the BHS administration.

CHECK IT OUT One Check Form LGEF Donation Form Fun Fridays eScrip

BEEHIVE SUBMISSIONS Need an article, event or volunteer request published in The Beehive? Email your school related item on the Friday before the next week’s newsletter. Please submit articles or questions to our Beehive editor at beehive@blossomhill.org.

H&SC CALENDAR IS ONLINE! Did you know that our Home & School Club Calendar is online? Click here to see our Google Calendar, which you can also subscribe to: http://hsc.blossomhill.org/hsc-calendar.html

WEEKLY WISDOM Reminders February Break - School will not be in session February 15-18. We will resume our normal schedule on Monday, February 22.

FAQ of the Week Q. Can I send my child to SCHOOL with her medication? A. If your child is ill, keep him or her home. If there is a need

to take any medication, either prescribed or over the counter, at school, an Authorization to Take Medication at School form must be completed by the physician. The medication needs to be in a properly labeled container. Additionally, please do not send cough drops or lozenges to school for a sore throat. 

Important School Contact Information Office:  408-335-2100 Attendance:  408-335-2145 Fax:  408-358-6438 Office Hours:  7:30 am - 3:30 pm jsheehan@lgusd.k12.ca.us

What’s the Buzz?

Together we help our children blossom! 

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MILEAGE CLUB UPDATE January 2016

Mileage Club begins Thursday, February 11 (weather permitting).

Mr. Lux will be visiting all classrooms during the week of February 1 to explain the Mileage Club program and answer any questions students may have. Mileage Club will run from Thursday, February 11 through Friday, May 6. There will be no make up days due to rain.

In it’s 18th year, Mileage Club is a free lunch-recess program, funded entirely by the Home & School Club.  All 1st-5th grade students are automatically enrolled. The students run, walk, or skip around a marked ¼ mile course. Each grade level gets 20 minutes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday to participate.

A special token is awarded for each mile and card completed. When card #6 is complete, the student will be awarded a marathon medal at an assembly in May. If card #11 is complete, the student will also be issued an Ultra-Marathon trophy at the same assembly.

Additional parent volunteers are always welcome. Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Jeannine Torrecillas at jvtorrecillias@yahoo.com if you wish to get involved.

Mr. Lux handles all set-up, organization, and problems.

The following is a list of special tokens for 2016. Card # Miles Type of Token 1 5 Cool Kat 2 10 Ten Toes 3 15 The Frog 4 20 Glow toes 5 25 #25 6 30 Marathon Runner 7 35 Big Foot 8 40 Dolphin 9 45 Crystal Rain Drop 10 50 Metal Dog Tag 11 55 Swirl Sneaker 12 60 #60 13 65 Thumbs Up (glows in the dark) 14 70 #70 15 75 #75 and Giant Camo Feet 16 80 #80 17 85 #85 and The High Five 18 90 #90 19 95 #95 and The Key to Success 20 100 #100 and Sweat Bead 21 105 no award 22 110 no award 23 115 no award 24 120 no award 25 125 #125

Special Days 2016 Valentine’s Day Valentine St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Baby Penguin Day Baby Penguins Peace Symbol Day Peace Symbol Pet Paw Day Pet Paws Big Foot Day Big Foot

Mark your calendars for the Art Docents’ Valentine Lunch Fundraiser at the fabulous Nick’s Next Door on February 2 at 11:30 am. What a great way to show your love to someone special and support art in the schools at the same time. $30 from your ticket will go to the Art Docents of Los Gatos. Gift baskets will also be available for purchase.

Art of Love Luncheon Tuesday, February 2

11:30 am at Nick’s Next Door

11 College Avenue, Los Gatos To purchase tickets, go to www.artdocents.com

CASA GENERAL MEETING Thursday, February 4, LGUSD District Offices 

“How to Raise an Ethical Child” by Stephen Johnson, Director Department of Education, and Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University

8:30 am       Breakfast & Coffee 9:00 - 10:00 am Speaker 10:00 am Q&A

Los Gatos Union School District Our Community, Our Students, Our Future

February is Registration Month 2016-2017 School Year

Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten registration packets for the 2016-2017 school year will be available beginning Monday, February 1, 2016 at the following schools in Los Gatos Union School District:

Blossom Hill Elementary School Daves Avenue Elementary School

Lexington Elementary School Louise Van Meter Elementary School

⇒ Kindergarten: Children whose birthdates are on or before September 1, 2011 are eligible to attend Kindergarten.

⇒ Transitional Kindergarten: Children whose birthdates are from September 2, 2011 to December 2, 2011 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.

A birth certificate, proof of residency, and current immunization records will be required at the time of registration.

Only completed packets as described in the enrollment checklist will be accepted starting Monday, February 8, 2016 at each of the elementary school sites. School sites are unauthorized to accept incomplete packets. The second

(electronic) step of the registration process will begin April 1, 2016 with an email notification to preregistered students. Registration is not complete until the electronic portion has been submitted.

Orientation for parents of incoming Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten students will be held at each elementary school site on:

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Blossom Hill Elementary School

16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032 408-335-2100

Daves Avenue Elementary School

17770 Daves Avenue Monte Sereno, CA 95030 408-335-2200

Lexington Elementary School

19700 Old Santa Cruz Hwy Los Gatos, CA 95033 408-335-2150

Louise Van Meter Elementary School

16445 Los Gatos Blvd Los Gatos, CA 95032 408-335-2250

The first day of school for the 2016-2017 school year is Thursday, August 18, 2016.

For further information about our District, including updated information regarding Transitional Kindergarten, please visit our website at: www.lgusd.org or contact Nancy Roan at 408-335-2010.

BEE Informed

Together we help our children blossom! 

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Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Safe Routes to School

An Information Night:

Vision Zero and

Student and Traffic Safety in Los Gatos

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Contact Karen Briones at kbriones@lgusd.k12.ca.us

Agenda 7:00 pm

Welcome and Introductions Los Gatos Union School District

Superintendent: Dr. Diana Abbati Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Safe Routes to School Coalition

Director: Thomas Cook Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Chairperson: Jeff Loughridge Transportation and Parking Commission

Chairperson: Maria Ristow Presentation: An Introduction to Vision Zero Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition

Deputy Director: Colin Heyne Questions and Answer Session Facilitated by Los Gatos Union School District

Safe Routes to School Coordinator: Karen Briones

Blossom Hill Elementary School Multipurpose Room 16400 Blossom Hill Road

Los Gatos, CA

An Event Bringing Information to the Los Gatos Community in Collaboration with

• Los Gatos Union School District • Town of Los Gatos • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory

Commission • Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police

Department • Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Safe Routes to

School • Transportation and Parking Commission

Vision Zero (www.visionzeroinitiative.com) is a multi-national road safety project that aims to achieve a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries in road traffic to drivers, passengers, bicyclists or pedestrians. Come hear Colin Heyne of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition talk about this project and stay to learn what is being done in Los Gatos and the surrounding communities.

Thursday, February 11, 2016 7:00 – 8:30pm

BEE Informed

Together we help our children blossom! 

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SCIENCE MUSIC

ART SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Visit lgef.org or find us on Facebook and Twitter. For general questions, e-mail us at admin@lgef.org.

LGEF: Serving Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue, Lexington, Van Meter, and RJ Fisher schools since 1982.

$225,000 TO GO---WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TODAY

January 29 Deadline Only Two Days Away! Dear Parents and Guardians, I appealed to you last week to help LGEF raise $300,000 by Jan. 29. We thank those who responded for their generosity. As of the writing of this article, we have $225,000 to go. If you have not yet donated, it is urgent that you do so today. LGEF programs support your child’s science, music, art and social-emotional learning programs. Since all students benefit from these programs, we ask all families for their support. With 100% parent participation, LGEF can reach its goal. We appreciate your support, and look forward to thanking donors in a special Thank You issue of LGEF Education Update in February. Don’t delay. Donate today! All The Best, Nick Goddard, President of LGEF president@lgef.org

Jan. 27, 2016

MRS. MARTIN’S ART LESSONS Please visit Mrs. Martin’s Art blog at: http://www.mrsmartinartclass.blogspot.com/ for updates on what is happening in your student’s art classroom, student artwork from across the district, and parent child activities that connect to each lesson!

LGUSD Elementary Art Program is funded by LGEF

Together we help our children blossom! 

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