the beehive - edl€¦ · musical score, costume designer jo venezia, ... the beehive is written...
TRANSCRIPT
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 24
Blossom Hill School’s Weekly Newsletter 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, California 95032 ©2017 Blossom Hill School February 15, 2017 Page 1
IMPORTANT DATES February
2/13 - 2/17 - Alex’s Wish Fundraiser See page 4 for details
2/16 - Cornerstone ABC Readers Meeting 8:15 - 9:15 am, Flex Room
2/16 - School Site Council Meeting 2:45 - 3:45 pm, Room D22
2/20 - 2/24 - February Break - NO SCHOOL
March 3/3 - Science Fair - Family Science Showcase 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Room
3/6 - 3/10 - Conference Week - Minimum Days
3/7 - 3/9 - Scholastic Book Fair
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
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Dear Blossom Hill Families:
Oh, what a show! This year’s musical, Nonsense in the North Woods! was full of stars. The many efforts that went into the production exemplify Project Cornerstone’s definition of a caring community. Every aspect, from the staging, dancing, and music to the casting and costumes were extraordinary. The combined casts of students from Blossom Hill and Daves Avenue schools did an outstanding job as they sang and danced their way across the stage.
Notable recognition goes to the hard working stage crew, who managed the many performances without a hitch, along with a big THANKS to the tireless Producers, Angie Smith, Kim Simon and Becky Hanson. They handled all aspects of the production from start to finish with great attention to detail. I also extend sincere appreciation to Choreographers Janice Engelgau, Alex Hsu and Wendy Meyer for their creative work and coordination with students in the numerous dance routines. Assistant Choreographer Sawyer Clark and Assistant Acting Coach Cole Smith were also instrumental to the artistic success of the show. A very special acknowledgement goes to Vocal Director Kelly Laugenour for her work on the musical score, Costume Designer Jo Venezia, Set Designer/Artist Carole Rogers, Lighting Rusty Andrews and Sound Andy Pindar. A heartfelt round of applause with a standing ovation is extended to Director extraordinaire Brian Houg and sincere appreciation also goes to the following multi-talented committee chairs and parents that helped make this such an amazing event: Kirsten Powell, Lisa Renner, Jen Black, Stephen Slater, Elizabeth Adams, Bianca Gruetter, Amanda Jacobs, Jennifer Halsey, Lee Ann Wade and Vidya Devarasetty.
How fortunate we are to have such caring, creative adults in our learning community – dedicated to providing all students the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. Finally, thank you to ALL the parents who volunteered countless hours and energy to the production, the Blossom Hill custodial crew who handled the facilities, and our staff and students who so enthusiastically supported the play. Together you enriched the lives of our cast and crew members, providing them a treasured, life-long school memory.
On another note, it is that time of year when the Los Gatos Educational Foundation (LGEF) is wrapping up their fundraising. Please support LGEF in their "drive to the finish" campaign. LGEF is working hard to raise a final $150,000 by February 17 in order to fully fund all programs. Every donation helps fund great programs at our school, and every donation is much appreciated. Please support LGEF at any level you can!
In education together, 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.
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].
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
What’s the Buzz?Page 2
Together we help our children blossom!
WEEKLY WISDOM Reminders February Break - School will not be in session February 20 - 24. We will resume our normal schedule on Monday, February 27.
Traffic & Tardiness - With the current stormy weather, it is more important than ever to drive safely to and from school. Understandably, we have had a serious spike in students arriving late. Please check the traffic conditions and make sure to leave a bit earlier for school. Most importantly, be sure to slow down. Together we can make a difference.
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]
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!
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.
Please click on this 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 clean-up of the Staff Lounge.
If you have any questions, please contact Dipti Cox, Lisa Cross, and Francine Shore at [email protected].
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].
Save the Date
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR March 7 – May 9, 2017
Tuesday, March 7th 7:55am – 2:00pm Wednesday, March 8th 7:55am – 2:00pm Thursday, March 9th 7:55am – 3:00pm
Help Wanted - Volunteer at our Book Fair We 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 Gift certificates can be purchased in the amount of $10 or more and will be delivered to your student’s classroom the 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 for 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].
The H&SC Thanks This Week’s
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Bee InformedPage 3
Together we help our children blossom!
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.
MRS. MARTIN’S ART LESSONS P l e a s e v i s i t M r s . M a r t i n ’s A r t b l o g a t : h t t p : / /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
Alex’s WishFebruary 13th - 17th
k
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.
Page 4
Together we help our children blossom!
Bee Informed
______________________________________
INTERNET SAFETYParenting in the Age of Social Media
facilitated by Lisa Fraser and Kendra Nunes____________________________________
TOPICS:• What’s “normal” for our kids• Indicators to look out for• Common pitfalls for kids• To snoop or not to snoop?
Sgt. Kendra Nunes has been with the San Jose Police Department since 1992. She has worked assignments in patrol and as a Detective in Family Violence, Background Investigations, Internal Affairs and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Child Exploitation Detail. She has conducted hundreds of investigations involving child sexual abuse and child pornography. She regularly teaches Internet Safety to parents and educators in the hopes of helping parents protect their kids.
Lisa Fraser is the Principal of Fisher Middle School in Los Gatos.
The Parenting Continuum is a community alliance empowering parents to nurture the whole child and the whole family; focusing on providing parent education and resources to parents of children in grades K-12. We are a group of volunteer parents who care and who want to bring awareness, support, and resources to support the navigation of our parenting journeys.
www.parentingcontinuum.org www.facebook.com/parentingcontinuum
Parent Education Resources and Events
SIGN UP HERE:bit.ly/SignupInternetSafety
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: Fisher Middle School MPRAdults only - Parents of all Ages
FISHER SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) in partnership with
Page 5
Together we help our children blossom!
Bee Informed
Page 6
Together we help our children blossom!
Bee Informed
Guest Artist Program Holly VaN HaRT
Art Docents’ Guest Artist program brings the artist studio directly to the children. In March, Holly Van Hart will inspire LGUSD Elementary schools’! students with live demonstration. Holly Van Hart paints abstract nature paintings that surprise us with unusual colors and textures, and ignite new excitement about a particular slice of nature. To learn more about the Guest Artist program, visit www.artdocents.com.!!
Bee InformedPage 7
Together we help our children blossom!
DONATE at www.lgef.org
The finish line is just ahead! Act now and we can cross it. Already
this year LGEF has raised over $600,000 for Los Gatos schools.
But we are still short of the target.
To fully fund all programs and achieve our growth goals we must raise an additional $150,000 by February 17.
We need you. Our schools need you. Our children need you.
Please donate today.