From The Principal's Desk |
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Dear Blossom Hill Families:
Exciting news! We have a published author in our midst! Please join me in congratulating Mr. Stephan Joanides, BH 5th grade teacher (aka Mr. Kindness), in the publication of his first book, Race Day. Mr. Jo is a true renaissance man with many interests, gifts, and talents ~ teaching and writing being top of the list.
Stephan has found joy in writing since he was in elementary school. He wrote with dedication as a student from 3rd grade all the way through high school ~ exploring the genres of fiction, fantasy, poetry and mystery. He then found himself busy with other opportunities as adult life took center stage. Upon becoming a father, Stephan found himself returning to his passion for the written word and has been writing books for kids of all ages over the past decade.
Race Day is the story of a father-and-son team sharing a bonding and fun-filled challenge and is meant to be shared with loved ones as communicated in the dedication: To the families who seek adventure together.
Mr. Jo also encourages students to share their stories and adventures with him. Who knows, one of them could possibly inspire his next book. Race Day is the first of many books Mr. Jo plans to pen and in the process spread joy and positivity throughout the world.
In education together,
Lisa Reynolds
Principal, Blossom Hill Elementary
Phone: 408.335.2100
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February
- 2/9 - Golfland Give Back Day, 1pm-7pm*
- 2/9 - Science Fair Registration Closes*
- 2/9 - Science Fair Parent Information Night, 6:30pm (online)*
- 2/11 - Superbowl Spirit Day*
- 2/14 - COVID Vaccine Clinic, 3pm-6:30pm (Fisher MPR)*
- 2/16 - 5th Grade Parent Meeting with Fisher, 8:10am (BH front lawn)*
- 2/21-2/25 - February Recess - No School
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*Scroll down for more details on these events.
**See details above "From the Principal's Desk"
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IMPORTANT SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION |
Office:
408-335-2100
Attendance:
408-335-2145
Office Hours:
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
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If you ordered a yard sign, they may be picked up from the front office during office hours. |
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Fun Fridays needs your help! |
Fun Fridays is tentatively scheduled to come back this Friday, February 11th, and is looking for more family involvement!
During lunch on Fridays, parent volunteers set up, manage, and put away yard games and sometimes a craft activities from 11:15am to 1:00pm.
Please sign up here to volunteer if you can. You can volunteer for just one Friday or as frequently as you would like. (Please ensure your volunteer requirements are up-to-date by completing the forms here.)
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The Hive is Blossom Hill’s spring fundraiser and social event for parents. Please save the date for the evening of Saturday, April 30th at the Toll House Hotel in downtown Los Gatos in their beautiful outdoor courtyard. Tickets will go on sale after the February break.
The Hive committee is looking for donations for the auction such as vacation homes, sports or concert tickets, unique experiences, etc. If you have any access or connections for possible donations please contact us at [email protected].
The Hive is a fun opportunity for parents to get together to socialize and meet new friends, while building and strengthening our amazing school community. We hope to see you there!
The Hive Committee
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LGS Recreation - February Break Offerings |
LGS Recreation is offering multiple programs during the February School Break, 2/21-2/25. Please follow this link for a list of their offerings.
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Help us make this year's yearbook the best! |
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Please submit any photos from the music concerts that were held prior to the Holiday Break to the Yearbook Committee. Please submit your pictures as early as possible. |
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Community Sponsor Spotlight |
The Blossom Hill Home & School Club welcomes our newest sponsor, theCoderSchool.
We are offering In-person & Remote zoom coding lessons. Your students can still receive quality instruction from our Code Coaches each week with a very low ratio of 2-students-to-1-instructor at our school or from the safety of your own home.
Small student to coach ratio (2:1), customized project-based coding lessons engage students, We work with each coder in their area of interest and work at their own pace. Learn Scratch, Python, C++, Unity, Java, HTML, Javascript, CSS, Minecraft, Roblox, Raspberry Pi, AI, App dev, and other technologies. Where do your interests take you?
At theCoderSchool, we want to do more than just teach coding. We want aspiring coders to use their new found passion as a stepping stone to thinking outside the box, as a way to channel their ideas in a creative way, and most importantly, to have fun. Interested? Fill out the form at our website and we'll be in touch shortly to tell you more!
Come to our Grand Opening on Sunday, March 13th from 1:00-3:00pm! RSVP online! For more information please visit southbay.thecoderschool.com.
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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.
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Blossom Hill Elementary School
16400 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-335-2100 | Fax: 408-356-0887
Attendance Line: 408-335-2145
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Blossom Hill Home & School Club
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*The Beehive newsletter is approved by Principal Lisa Reynolds and the H&SC Board and is written exclusively to provide the Blossom Hill community with pertinent, weekly school information. Articles, information, calendars, etc. may not be duplicated or re-printed in any manner without the permission of the Home & School Club or the Blossom Hill school administration. |
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Submissions can be made to The Beehive editor, Jennifer Shapiro,
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