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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.
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From the Principal's Desk
Dear Blossom Hill Families:
As we revel in the golden elements of autumn, it is a natural time to reflect on the many blessings of belonging to the Blossom Hill/LGUSD learning community. We are especially grateful for the generous support from families. Some parents have donated their time to support and kick-off many beloved programs on campus such as pottery, SR2S’s Honeybee Barcode program, and Mileage Club. In addition, approximately 35% of families have made donations to the Home & School Club (HSC), through our One Community LG (OCLG) campaign, equipping our students and teachers with tools for success. We hope you will join other parents in showing your gratitude for Blossom Hill by contributing to OCLG today.
The first $350 (per student) of your OCLG donation goes to the Home & School Club. The HSC budget is used to pay for teacher and student supplies, workbooks, pencils, paper, art supplies, classroom technology, software licenses, instruments, student assemblies, pottery supplies, Project Cornerstone, and more. Parent contributions to OCLG guarantee each student walks into their classroom with books, tools, programs and supplies ready for use.
The OCLG exemplifies the partnership between the HSC and LGEF. For several years, the HSC and LGEF have jointly funded many of the programs that mean the most to our students, including library, music and art. Any donation above $350 per student funds salaries for Blossom Hill teachers who lead our PE, Library, Art and Counseling programs. New this year are the STEAM Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) and our Spanish teacher.
Historically, Blossom Hill families have participated at a high level in our Fall fundraising drive. As stated above, our current participation rate is 35%. Our goal is 100% participation in the OCLG campaign from our Blossom Hill families. I hope we can receive your support today.
I encourage you to show your gratitude by donating to OCLG at a level that is comfortable and appropriate for your family. When we ALL chip in, our kids win.
In education together,
Lisa Reynolds
Lisa Reynolds
Principal, Blossom Hill School
Phone: 408.335.2100
lreynolds@lgusd.org
To Learn more about One Community LG's impact on our Blossom Hill Community, Please watch this video.
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Dear Parents,
As a District, we take emergency preparedness seriously. Part of our safety protocol includes regular emergency drills. This year we are conducting a District-Wide Emergency Drill that includes all schools and the District Office. The purpose is to practice our emergency organizational structure and communication.
Our district-wide emergency drill will take place on the morning of Monday, October 17, 2022. As part of this drill, we will test our emergency communication system. You will receive a TEST MESSAGE via text, phone, and email during the drill. This is our system protocol for emergency messaging. You do not need to respond to the message or come to the school. This is our time to practice with our students and staff.
To support our District-Wide Emergency Drill:
Taking time to prepare our staff helps support our students in the event of an emergency. We thank you for your support as we work to practice and refine our safety protocols.
Yours in education,
LGUSD Administration
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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
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Upcoming Events
- 10/1 - 10/31 - Socktober*
- 10/13 - Mileage Club Kicks Off!*
- 10/14 - Harvest Festival/Movie Night*, Blossom Hill Playground
- 10/24 - 10/28 - Red Ribbon Week
- 10/27 - School Site Council, Blossom Hill MPR
- 10/31 - Halloween Parade, Blossom Hill School
- 11/1 - No School (Professional Development Day)
- 11/3 - Project Cornerstone Readers Meeting, Blossom Hill MPR, 8:20 am
- 11/4 - Honeybee Hangout, Blossom Hill Entry Courtyard, 7:45am, Parents, Students, Teachers, and Staff are all invited!*
- 11/11 - No School (Veterans Day)
- 11/14 - 11/18 -Minimum Days, Conference Week, Staff Appreciation Lunches, Warm Coat Drive
- 11/15 - 11/17 - Hicklebee's Book Fair*
- 11/21 - 11/25 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
- 11/30 - Make Up Picture Day
*Scroll down for more information on these events
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Thank you Blossom Hill families for making our first STEAM night a huge success! We had more than 180 kids attend!
Thank you to our STEAM TOSAs for all of the planning and preparation of the fun activities. And thank you to all of our volunteers for making the evening great, especially our Fisher students who were amazing!
We would love to get your feedback. Click here to complete a brief Google survey. All families who complete the survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card. (If you couldn't attend, you can still complete the survey as there are questions for you too.)
Want more STEAM? Check out the STEAM extension activities at www.onecommunitylg.org.
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Walk, Bike, Scoot, or Carpool to School!
Safe Routes to School and the Honeybee Power Programs are back! We are looking for Fisher Middle School Students to help scan students on Monday mornings throughout the year for our Honeybee Power program. Data collected through these programs help the local Safe Routes to School Chapter work with the town and police department in allocating resources for student safety.
Fisher Students Sign Up Here
Full Honeybee Power FAQs available on the HSC website
| | Mileage club is back! Thursday, October 13, 2022 will mark the start of our 26th season. Volunteers are needed to scan runners between 11:45 am - 12:50 pm. Mileage Club sessions are planned on Mondays and Fridays (with a few exceptions). Students will run just two days a week instead of the prior four days per week. The season is kicking off earlier in the year to take advantage of cooler temps. Come cheer our students on as they learn to set and achieve goals! Parent volunteers can sign up here. | | | |
Coming Soon - Hicklebee's Bookfair!
It’s back! Hicklebee's Book Fair is coming soon! The Fair will be open during the school day and after school for students AND families to visit during conference week. It’s a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping or add to your reading libraries at home.
November 15th 7:55AM – 1:00PM
November 16th 7:55AM – 1:00PM
November 17th 7:55AM – 3:00PM
The Fair will need lots of volunteers to make this a success. Please check next week’s Beehive for the Signup Genius link.
We will offer our popular Gift Certificates for your children and teachers to buy books during the Fair. It’s a great alternative to sending your children to school with cash that could easily be lost. An online Gift Certificate Order Form will be available next week as well.
Please direct any questions you may have to our Book Fair Co-Chairs, Nicole Duke, Rebecca Escobar or Francine Shore at
bookfair@blossomhill.org.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
| | | Thank you to our Home & School Club Community Sponsor of the Week! | | All-Pro Tae Kwon Do studio the award-winning & premier Martial Arts, Family & Fitness Studio in Los Gatos offers a full spectrum of Martial Arts training including traditional Tae Kwon Do (ITF), paired with modern Tae Kwon Do (WTF), Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Boxing, Cardio Kickboxing, and Self-Defense classes for the past 25 years, since April 28, 1997. Together, these training principles comprise the comprehensive All-Pro Tae Kwon Do curriculum and unite to provide students with a complete Martial Arts education. Training at All-Pro Tae Kwon Do studio, students will find themselves in great shape, not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually, as they learn the importance of incorporating the All-Pro mindset into all aspects of life. All-Pro Tae Kwon Do studio is open six days a week and offers afternoon and evening classes. Private lessons are also available in the morning, afternoon & evening by appointment. The studio is a safe and positive learning environment that boasts extremely knowledgeable, encouraging and enthusiastic instructors. We offer classes for men, women, & children. Please feel free to ask “Grandmaster Fanelli” about the programs we offer. | |
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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*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. | | | | |
