the beehive blossom hill school’s weekly newsletter … how mixing different proportions of corn...
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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 toward independence.
The BeehiveIssue 25
Blossom Hill School’s Weekly Newsletter 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, California 95032 ©2017 Blossom Hill School March 1, 2017 Page 1
IMPORTANT DATES March
3/3 - Science Fair - Family Science Showcase 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Room
3/3 - Last Day to Order Scholastic Book Fair Gift Certificates See page 2 for details
3/6 - 3/10 - Conference Week - Minimum Days
3/7 - 3/9 - Scholastic Book Fair See page 2 for details
3/13 - LGUSD Board Meeting 6:30 - 8: 30 pm, District Office
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day Parade to the Terraces 1:00 - 2:00 pm
3/23 - School Site Council Meeting 2:45 - 3:45 pm, Room D22
3/30 - Cornerstone ABC Readers Meeting 8:15 - 9:15 am, Flex Room
3/31 - Spring Picture Day
COME JOIN THE FUN AT FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT!
Until last week, I had no idea just how easy it is to make marshmallows at home, and how mixing different proportions of corn syrup and sugar together changes their consistency. But thanks to my daughter, her love of marshmallows, and our need to conduct a project for Blossom Hill’s Science Fair, I learned a lot through this fun and delicious experiment.
I know that parents reading this might roll their eyes at the idea of promoting sugar in a child’s diet, but over time as a parent, I have learned to relax a little and allow my daughter’s interests to lead the way (no, she doesn’t get to eat candy everyday!). The important point is to train your children to use their powers of observation, think critically, and to see cause and effect for themselves in a way that they can relate to. In this case, the question posed was: What happens if I change the proportions or the timing of the cooking of the ingredients? How do the changes affect taste and texture?
You’ll be able to see the results of this experiment at Family Science Night this Friday between 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) at school, along with a couple hundred of other projects that our kids will have put together.
Better still, the science committee hopes that students, wearing their science fair t-shirts, will stand by their boards for at least 20 minutes and answer any questions from curious parents.
The science committee is excited, as always, to see what the kids have come up with this year. Just as a reminder, projects were due to be dropped off at the MPR today. Students receive their science fair t-shirts upon project drop off.
And, remember: Your children’s exploration of the world around them doesn’t have to stop after the science fair. In addition to all the classes at school, in the wider Bay Area, and online, UCSF’s Bay Area Science Festival maintains a calendar of talks, walks, and other science-related events and exhibitions year-round. It’s a great resource. Check it out! http://www.bayareascience.org/calendar/
On a housekeeping note, please remember that Shir Hadash’s parking lot is not open for parking on Friday night. See you at school!
-- Sarah Stirland, mother of 2nd Grader Sophia Mitra
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CHECK IT OUT One Check Form Fun Fridays eScrip H&SC on Facebook LGEF Donation Information
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 subscribe to: http://hsc.blossomhill.org/hsc-calendar.html
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WEEKLY WISDOM Reminders Parent/Teacher Conference Week - We will be on an early release schedule, Monday though Friday the week of March 6 - March 10 for parent/teacher conferences. Early Release Schedule: Kindergarten: 8:10 - 11:30 am Grades 1-5: 8:10 am - 12:10 pm
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] [email protected]
LET’S SHOW OUR TEACHERS HOW MUCH WE CARE!
Conference Week March 6 - 10 Conference Week is coming up, 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.
We are lacking in sign ups for things like salads and platters of sandwiches. Please click on this link to sign up to bring something for our fantastic teachers. We will also need volunteers to help with clean-up of the Staff Lounge.
If you have any questions, please contact Dipti Cox, Lisa Cross, and Francine Shore at [email protected].
NEXT WEEK!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR March 7 – May 9, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 7:55 am – 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 8, 7:55 am – 2:00 pm Thursday, March 9, 7:55 am – 3:00 pm
CAN’T MAKE IT TO FAIR?? ONLINE BOOK FAIR OPEN NOW! Click HERE.
We still need help – Please Volunteer at our Book Fair!
We still need volunteers to help transform our library into the Scholastic Book Fair, ring up purchases, and help find books for shoppers. Click here to sign up for a shift or two.
Order Book Fair Gift Certificates NOW ONLINE until FRIDAY
Gift certificates can be purchased in the amount of $10 or more and will be delivered to your student’s classroom next Monday before the book fair. Gift certificates are a safe way for your child to purchase books without the risk of bringing and possibly losing cash. They also make a great gift for friends and your favorite teachers! Please note that Kindergarten classes are not allowed to make purchases without a parent so gift certificates don’t apply to them. Click here to purchase gift certificates online.
Please direct any questions you may have to our Book Fair Co-C h a i r s C h r i s S c h w e i t z e r o r P a t t y S m i t h a t [email protected].
BLOSSOM HILL STUDENTS HAVE SPIRIT
Show your school spirit every Friday by wearing your new spirit wear. If you haven’t purchased any yet, please contact Yasmin Adams at [email protected] to place your order!
BOX TOPS WINNERS Congratulations to the following classes for turning in the most box tops for their grade level for our last contest! Each class will get a popcorn party for their reward!
Kindergarten - Mrs. Lazoya 1st Grade - Mrs. Hsia 2nd Grade - Mrs. DiSessa 3rd Grade - Mrs. Bersano 4th Grade - Mrs. O’Gorman 5th Grade - Mr. Houg
There were a total of 4,123 Box Tops turned in which will raise over $400 for the school!
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April 22, 2017
Tickets go on Sale March 8th - Book your babysitters & come support Blossom Hill!
What: The Hive! Blossom Hill’s parent-only fundraising event When: Saturday, April 22nd from 6:00 - 11:00 pm Where: The Toll House Hotel in downtown Los Gatos Why: It’s a fun way to celebrate our school community while raising funds for crucial programs, technology, P.E. and personnel that make Blossom Hill outstanding for our children. Cost: $90 per person
6:00pm - Silent Auction, “The Wheel of Despars,” Sign-Up Parties, Cocktails and Buffet Dinner all outside in the beautiful Toll House courtyard 8:00pm - Principal Reynolds’s Welcome and Champagne Toast, Live Auction and Fund-a-Need 9:00pm - Dessert and Dancing with a live D.J.
Sneak Peek at Some Top Auction Items! • Fine Jewelry • Vacation Homes in Costa Rica, Kauai, and Tahoe • Private Sushi Party for 20 in your home
Sign-Up Party Preview - Keep the party going throughout the year and sign-up at The Hive for parties thrown by Blossom Hill parents themselves! A few to mention...
• New! - 80’s Homecoming - Grab your partner or come stag, but don’t miss out on this fun night filled with fabulous throwback music, hair and poofy dresses!
• New! Pilates & Pinot - Taught and hosted by our very own parent and YogaSource teacher, Annie Zeid. Bring a friend, get some zen and cap it off with a refreshing glass of Pinot!
• Men’s Poker - Back by popular demand, a great night for amateurs and experts to try their hand at poker. This guy’s only party is always a hit, so don’t miss out!
Want to “Bee” a Sponsor? • For just $125 your family can sponsor a centerpiece at The Hive and your family’s name will be displayed at the event!
Each gorgeous Terrarium centerpiece will be used as decor at the event. At the end of the night, take it home! Or, if you can’t make it, we will get it to you.
• For just $90 you can sponsor a BH teacher’s ticket for The Hive! • Both sponsorships can be purchased on the ticket sales website beginning March 8th.
A Very Special Thank You to our 2017 Lead Sponsor for The Hive!
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SUBMIT YOUR SCHOOL PHOTOS FOR THE YEARBOOK
We need your school pictures for the yearbook. You can now upload your photos of class parties, field trips, and other school events as soon as you snap them so you don't have to spend time searching through your files later in the year.
Here is how you can submit your photos online for our yearbook:
• Go to: https://images.memoryebooks.com/login • If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter
user name 406953612. • Browse to select photo(s) you wish to upload. • Enter information about the photo such as student(s)
name, grade/class and activity. Provide your contact information in case we need additional information.
• Click “Save Details.”
It’s that’s easy! Please submit your photos today. Questions? Contact Juel Lazovsky at [email protected].
Fisher Musical Theater Presents
RoaldDahl'sJamesandtheGiantPeach
A new musical for the whole family to enjoy, featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald. When James is sent by his conniving
aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. A delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure,
critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "masterpeach!" Performances are March 9th – March 12th. Get your tickets at http://fisherhsc.seatyourself.biz.
WE ARE ON FACEBOOK!
To get breaking H&SC news and timely reminders on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/BHHSC or search Blossom Hill Home and School Club and hit LIKE.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
It’s not too late to bee-come a Community Sponsor! For more information on this program, click HERE or email Heidee Lopez at [email protected].
The H&SC Thanks This Week’s
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Kumon Math & Reading Center of Los Gatos, 455 Los Gatos Blvd., #107,
Los Gatos. CA - 95032 Ph: 408-358-0747
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We wanted to take a minute and recognize all those who have donated to the LGEF “finish line” campaign.
Thank you for your support!
The real winners are our children who will benefit all year long from your generosity.