February 1, 2023

The Beehive

Issue 24

2022-2023

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.

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Blossom Hill Families:

This Tuesday, we had the good fortune to host two science assemblies presented by Professor Smart. The name of his show was, “Fun with Physics'' and that was exactly what transpired during the hour. Our students had their curiosity sparked by Professor Smart’s clever use of lenses, learning about the three forms of matter, and playing with gravity, air pressure, levers and fulcrums, static electricity, and optical illusions. The Professor also highlighted using the power of the Scientific Method for asking those questions that we all wonder about and figuring out answers by thoughtfully generating a hypothesis, holding trials to test a proposal, and developing a conclusion based on results. It was a great kick-off to the upcoming BH Science Fair and made possible by our parent Science Fair coordinators, Melissa Crow and Michelle Avlas, along with your donation to One Community LG.

Along with the Fun with Physics show and Science Fair information sessions held last week in the library, this Friday’s Honeybee Hangout hosted by the H & SC will include display boards from past Science Fairs and the opportunity to ask Melissa, Michelle, and myself any questions you may have about the event.

The February 3rd Honeybee hangout starts at 7:45 and runs until 8:10 and has been moved to the MPR as there is a significant chance of rain on Friday morning. We will get back to hosting the Honeybee Hangouts in our beautifully renovated courtyard just as soon as the weather cooperates. Please bring your family to connect and share moments with staff, other parents, and students. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be provided.

In education together,

Lisa Reynolds, Principal

Principal, Blossom Hill School

Phone: 408.335.2100

lreynolds@lgusd.org

IMPORTANT SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

Office:

408-335-2100

Attendance:

408-335-2145

Office Hours:

7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Office Staff:

Julie Sheehan

jsheehan@lgusd.org

Marissa Rodriguez

marodriguez@lgusd.org

Upcoming Events

2/1 - 3/1 Black History Month
2/2 - 100th Day of School!
2/3 - February Honeybee Hangout with the Science Fair/7:45-8:15am MPR*
2/3 - Mid Year New Families Connection/8:15am Following Honeybee Hangout
2/9 - Science Fair Sign Up Deadline*
2/13 - 2/17 February Dress Up Week*
2/13 - 2/17 Mileage Club Power Week*
2/20-2/24 - No School (February Recess)
3/3 - March Honeybee Hangout/7:45-8:15am Main Gate Courtyard
3/9 - Fisher Math Parent Info Night for incoming 6th Graders*
3/17 - St. Patrick's Day Parade
3/17 - Family Science Night
3/28 - Fisher Math Placement Test for Incoming 6th Graders, In Class
4/6 - Fisher Electives Selection Day for Incoming 6th Graders, In Class
4/22 - Hive Social, Campo di Bocce
4/27 - Fisher Parent Info Night for Incoming 6th Graders, 6pm, Zoom
5/3 - Fifth Grade Fieldtrip to Fisher

*Scroll down for more information on these events

QUICK LINKS

LGUSD Volunteer Application

Chromebook & Wi-Fi Loaner Request Form

Yearbook Orders (TreeRing)

Rokkitwear (BH Spirit Wear)

We are moving the 2/3 Honeybee Hangout inside the MPR to stay out of the rain!!

*We will have gluten free, vegan, and nut free breakfast items available as well, if your child has an allergy, please encourage them to go for these options!

*Following the Honeybee Hangout we will have time set aside to chat with new families so if you have any questions or are looking to discuss anything, H&SC Board Members will be available to you!

Registration Deadline February 9, 2023!

Registration for the Blossom Hill Science Fair is open now! Please visit sciencefair.blossomhill.org for project requirements and registration information. Science Fair Committee representatives will be available to answer parent questions at the February 3 Honeybee Hangout at 7:45 am.

Other key dates include:

February 3 – Honeybee Hangout, hosted by the Science Fair Committee
February 9 - Registration Deadline
February 16 - Pick up project boards outside front office 1:30 – 2:45 pm
March 15 - Final Projects due (in the MPR)
March 16 - 17 - Science Fair Exhibition and class visits
March 17 - Family Science Showcase, 5-7 pm in Multi-Purpose Room

The Science Fair is an opportunity for Blossom Hill students of all grades to BEE CURIOUS while applying the scientific method. We hope to promote a positive learning experience by giving students an opportunity to ask questions, solve problems, set goals, manage projects, think critically and have fun. Parents can provide support and encouragement as their students work on grade appropriate projects.

Please visit this Sign Up Genius to learn more about event volunteer opportunities. Please email us directly if you have an interest in getting involved with the Science Fair but want to learn more about the volunteer opportunities.

Click Here to Help with the Science Fair

Thank you to our Home & School Club Community Sponsor of the Week!

Blossom Hill Elementary School

16400 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Lisa Reynolds, Principal | lreynolds@lgusd.org

Phone: 408-335-2100 | Fax: 408-356-0887

Attendance Line: 408-335-2145

Blossom Hill Home & School Club

Kristin Hutchinson, President | president@blossomhill.org

hsc.blossomhill.org

*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.

Submissions can be made to The Beehive editor, Melissa Crow,

at beehive@blossomhill.org.

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