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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 24
Blossom Hill School’s Weekly Newsletter 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, California 95032 ©2015 Blossom Hill School February 11, 2015 Page 1
IMPORTANT DATES !February !
2/12 - Cornerstone Asset Building Meeting 8:15 - 9:15 am, Flex Room !2-16 - 2-20 - February Recess - NO SCHOOL !2/23 - LGEF Board Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 pm, LGUSD District Office !2/24 - LGUSD School Board Meeting (Regular) 6:30 - 10:30 pm, LGUSD District Office !2/26 - School Site Council Meeting 2:45 - 3:45 pm, Room C25 !
March !3/2 - 3/6 - Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week **All Kindergarten Classes on AM Schedule” !3/5 - Project Cornerstone ABC Reader Meeting 8:20 - 9:20 am - K-2 Readers, Multipurpose Room 9:20 - 10:20 am - 3-5 Readers, Multipurpose Room !3/10 - LGUSD Board Meeting 6:30 - 10:30 pm, District Office !3/12 - CASA General Meeting 10:00 - 11:30 am, LGHS Community Room
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK !Dear Blossom Hill Families: !Have you spotted a change on the front of our school this past week? I’m thrilled to announce that our Distinguished School sign was meticulously hung by our dedicated Maintenance & Operations team and looks fantastic! Last Spring, we were selected to receive the Distinguished School award for our exemplary educational program. Approximately five percent of California public schools are honored with this recognition each year, following a rigorous application and selection process. !In our school’s application, we highlighted two Signature Practices that reflect our commitment to providing an enriched, standards-based curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. Signature Practice #1 spoke to our goal of educating the whole child. While we passionately aspire to accomplish this goal in numerous ways, four specific programs were spotlighted in-depth, including: ABC Readers, Buzz Club, Mileage Club, and our Safety and Wellness Program. Signature Practice #2 focused on how technology is utilized to improve student achievement and to teach 21st Century Skills such as: information analysis, critical thinking, collaboration, and oral/written communication. !Key to our success is the ongoing support of our parents. In addition to our new sign, I have listed the programs, activities, and supplies currently funded through the Home & School Club. !Classroom Supplies • Class level and grade level funds to provide “back to school supplies”, art
materials, and consumable workbooks. !Literacy • Accelerated Reader STAR diagnostic reading tests • Read Naturally program • Part time Literacy Specialist !Educational Support • Cornerstone books • New and replacement books for the library • Science Camp scholarships !Physical Education • Mileage Club - supporting students to meet fitness standards • Noontime sports program • K-3 PE program • K-5 PE supplies & equipment
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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 Fun Fridays Sign Ups Yearbook Photo Upload Link Alex’s Wish Flyer Staff Appreciation Sign Up List
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 [email protected].
H&SC CALENDAR IS ONLINE! Did you know that our Home & School Club Calendar is online? Click here to see and subscribe to our Google Calendar.
What’s the Buzz?
Together we help our children blossom!
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WEEKLY WISDOM !Important Dates February Break: School will not be in session February 16-20. We will resume our normal schedule on Monday, February 23. !FAQ of the Week Q. Do we have school on Friday, February 13? A. Yes, we will be on our regular school day schedule on
Friday. School is closed next week (see Important Dates above). !
Important School Contact Information Office: 408-335-2100 Attendance: 408-335-2145 Fax: 408-358-6438 Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm [email protected]
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!!
Blossom Hill Spirit Wear - On Sale Now !Get your Blossom Hill Spirit Wear for the 2014-2015 school year before it’s sold out! !We have youth and adult sized t-shirts in heather blue as well as the slim fitting Bella t-shirts for the older girls and moms. ($12 each) !We are also offering grey fleece full-zip hoodies in youth and adult sizes as well as a lightweight blue full-zip hoodie in adult sizes only. ($25 each) !All students, teachers and parents are encouraged to wear their school spirit wear on Fridays and special school events as a way to show their Blossom Hill School Spirit! !Click here to order your Spirit Wear today!
From the Principal’s Desk continued from page 1 !Student Enrichment • Special assemblies • Support for science-related field trips and/or classroom
workshops for grades K-4 • Support for Science Camp for 5th graders • Science Fair • Author’s Visit • Colonial Days • Art Docents • Field Day • Movie Night !Technology • 1:1 Chromebooks & carts for all 5th graders (rolled out in Fall
2014) • 1:1 Chromebooks & carts for all 3rd graders (slated to be rolled
out in March 2015) • (The district’s Technology Plan includes rolling out 1:1
Chromebooks & carts for all 4th graders in Fall 2015) • Classroom projectors • Technology supplies (printer ink, etc.) !Safety & Wellness • Safety and Emergency Coordinator • Health Clerk • Noon Duty Supervisor !Music, Art, and PE Supplies • 3 half-size violins • 2 xylophones • Violin racks • Curriculum • Ceramics supplies !Miscellaneous • Kindergarten outdoor picnic table • Outdoor benches in the lunch area !The Blossom Hill staff and I thank you for your financial support and willingness to make your child’s education a priority. !With gratitude, !Lisa Reynolds, Principal
TOTALLY AWESOME THANK YOU! !
Dude, what a killer show! How awesome was the play this year? We are so stoked about all the radical parents who worked mega hours to make “Totally Awesome 80s” a major success! Huge thanks to parents Angie Smith, Nadia Temple and Kirsten Grado and Blossom Hill’s own Brian Houg for their time, creativity, energy and enthusiasm. You are all totally awesome!
LET’S SHOW OUR TEACHERS JUST HOW SUPER THEY ARE
Conference Week March 2-6 Conference week is coming soon, so let’s show our wonderful staff how much we appreciate all of their hard work!! Every year during conference week, we stock the staff lounge with delicious food to keep our teachers going throughout the day. Please click on this Jooners link to sign up to bring snack foods like granola bars, fruit, small sandwiches and cookies for our fantastic teachers. We will also need volunteers to help with set up and clean up of the teacher’s lounge. !If you have any questions, please contact Krysten Hariri or Rachael Cruz at [email protected].
Hive Tickets are on Sale !Hurry! Hurry! Don't be late!
The Hive is coming, mark down the date. March 21st is the big event.
The band is booked, the invites sent Fabulous items will be for sale A special night, without fail! !
Tickets are available and selling out fast! Buy yours now, as they surely won’t last.
The Hive is at the Toll House, we’re trying something new. Join us for drinks, dancing, and fun - you can bring a friend too! !!
Go to www.hivetickets.org today. !Don't forget to buy your family sponsorship.
Sponsorships are only $100 and each family sponsor will go home with a planted succulent garden used as centerpieces the night of the event. !
Live Auction Sneak Peek! Diamonds, diamonds, and more diamonds!
A spectacular Hearts On Fire necklace is sure to make the lady in your life feel special. This gorgeous bling will make her sing.
Donated by Vardy’s Jewelers ! !Featured Sign Up Party
Gentleman’s Poker Night Face off with 40 other poker players! Join other Blossom Hill dads for a guy’s night out, all to benefit
our children and school. No experience necessary, players of all levels are welcome. Enjoy poker, great food and drinks at the home of Juel and Dave Lazovsky. !
Looking for a great marketing opportunity for your business? Corporate sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available.
Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
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Together we help our children blossom!
Bee Informed
Together we help our children blossom!
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Alex’s WishFebruary 9th - February 13th
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Alex Solis, former Blossom Hill student, had a wish. While fighting his battle with bone cancer, he found great comfort in his pillow pet, “Frenchy.” Because of this, Alex wanted to buy pillow pets for every pediatric oncology patient to provide comfort for them during their hospitalization. In December, 2010, Alex’s wish was realized when he donated pillow pets to all of the kids at Kaiser Santa Clara for Christmas
Tragically, Alex lost his battle with cancer in May of 2011. Even though Alex is no longer physically with us, we can keep his wish alive. Please help us raise money to once again donate pillow pets in Alex’s name to the children currently at Kaiser Santa Clara. Every dollar will help, so cash/change and checks are accepted. Please make checks out to “The Alex Solis Benefit Fund.”
If you have any questions, contact Wendy [email protected]
Alex with his pillow pet “Frenchy”.
Alex with all of the soon-to-be donated pillow pets.
Bee Informed
Together we help our children blossom!
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MRS. MARTIN’S ART LESSONS !Please visit Mrs. Martin’s Art blog 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! http://www.mrsmartinartclass.blogspot.com/ !
LGUSD Elementary Art Program is funded by LGEF
LOVE YOUR KIDS? Give to them Science, Music, Art, Resources to enrich their education!! We LOVE being in one of the best school districts in the state! We LOVE having passionate teachers! We LOVE having enrichment programs such as Music and Art! We LOVE having counselors on hand to help with emotional and social development. LOVE Your Kids – GIVE to LGEF. We are still raising for the 2015-2016 School Year. We have $275,000 to go. Suggested donation is $600 per child, per year, but any amount is appreciated. Donate now at www.lgef.org !