February 8, 2023

The Beehive

Issue 25

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:

I have some very exciting news to share. Blossom Hill Elementary has been identified as a 2023 California Distinguished School! In order to be recognized, a school must meet specific eligibility criteria in two categories: 1) Closing the Achievement Gap and 2) Exceptional Student Performance. This recognition is a testament to the exemplary work of your child(ren), your commitment to our learning community, and the work of our teachers, classified team, Home & School Club, One Community LG, and district office team.

In the past when we received this award, we went through a rigorous application process and verification visit. That process is no longer required. The state is using a multiple measures accountability system to identify schools based on their performance on the state indicators, as specified on the California School Dashboard. Information about the Dashboard is available at: https://www.caschooldashboard.org

The work being done at school and in the homes of our Blossom Hill families is incredibly important, so thank you for your partnership in fostering a learning environment where students look forward to learning, growing friendships, and blossoming.

In education together,

Lisa Reynolds & The BH Team

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
2/9 - Science Fair Sign Up Deadline*
2/10 - Bonus Fun Friday - Valentine Craft for residents of The Terraces*
2/10 & 2/13 - Abby Meeske Foundation Fundraiser*
2/13 - 2/17 February Dress Up Week*
2/13 - 2/17 Mileage Club Power Week*
2/15 - Crossing Guard Appreciation Day*
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
4/24-4/28 - Earth Week
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)

Registration Deadline is Thursday, 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 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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