Dear Springer Community,

Welcome to the 2015-16 school year at Springer Elementary School.   This school year promises to be a great one.  We are busy getting ready for this fantastic year (as I write this, our entire blacktop is getting resurfaced!).   Here is some important information to be aware of:

• Class Placement Letters- we are finalizing class placements and will send to you, via email, your child's class placement for the 2015-16 school year either on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning at the latest.  Class lists will be posted on Friday afternoon in the multi windows at our annual Pop N Stop.  
   

• InfoSnap Letter – emailed to you recently.  InfoSnap online registration needs to be completed for each student every year.  Current phone numbers and addresses as well as Emergency contacts are very important to have in our database.   
   

• Online Directory from Fourleaf – this year the school directory will be online.  Included in your InfoSnap registration is the opportunity to select what you want to have included in the online (and print) directories.
   

• SMS Messaging – (Text Messages) –LASD is excited to launch a new communication service that will allow us to communicate with you via SMS text messaging. This service will be used to enhance our existing methods of communication and will be used only to provide information that is timely and relevant such as emergency notifications and minimum day reminders.

In order to participate in the new service you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages via your phone. Please make sure to enter your cell phone number when you complete the InfoSnap registration.  Your wireless number will receive an invitation to opt in during the first week of school.  Be prepared to opt in when you receive the message!
 

Please note, although the district does not charge for this service, normal text message charges may apply according to your wireless contract.
 

• School Supplies – This year, because of your support of the PTA fundraising events, the PTA was able to purchase the school supplies needed for ALL students.  These supplies will be delivered directly to the classrooms and will be available on the first day of school.  No more back-to-school shopping for school supplies!  Thank you, Springer PTA!  Students will need to provide their own backpack and lunchbox.
   

• Stop and Pop – Friday, August 14, 3- 5pm – Drop by school to find out classroom assignments posted in the multi windows, catch up with friends and have a popsicle!
   

• First Day of School – Wednesday, Aug.19th.   Transitional Kinders and Kindergartners will be dismissed at 12:00pm each day until September 11th.  Beginning on Monday, September 14th, TK and Kinders are dismissed at 2:15.   
   

    Dismissal for other grades:

    - 1st/2nd at 2:25pm

    - 3rd-6th at 2:45pm
 

Back-to-School Night- Thursday, September 3rd.   This parents-only event will feature teachers presenting their program.   Times for grade level presentations  will be communicated later.  

Please don't hesitate to contact the office if you have any questions. 650 943-4200

I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Wade Spenader- Principal