February 15, 2023

The Beehive

Issue 26

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:

Last Thursday, our K-5 classes had the good fortune to meet with Wilma Wyss, a mosaic artist who designs, fabricates, and installs mosaics for both public and private spaces throughout the Bay Area. Wilma did a wonderful job personally connecting with the students by sharing her childhood passion for collecting and organizing objects such as: sea glass, bottle caps, buttons, leaves, rocks, and countless other items. She even had a penchant for creating patterns with food. This passion led her to become a self-employed artist creating both small and large mosaics. During the presentation, Amy walked students through the steps she follows to collect materials, create a template, and complete research to be sure her designs are accurate. She also shared the process she follows to cut and shape tiles and adhere them to a template to complete an installation. Her slide deck included pictures of her studio and the equipment she uses to make the magic happen!

We are truly fortunate to provide our students this opportunity to meet and learn from such a talented professional. This is possible thanks to our partnership with the Art Docents, the BH Home & School Club, One Community LG and you! Thank you for your support.

For more information about Muralist Wilma Wyss, please checkout the links below.

Website:Wyss Design - Wilma Wyss Home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilmawyssart/

Facebook: Wilma Wyss Artist | Facebook

YouTube: Ruth Bancroft Garden Project

YouTube: Mosaic Installation at Esalen Institute

Article: Artist brings Mill Valley-Sausalito multi-use path to life (marinij.com)

Thank you to Mrs. Petty’s class who prepared a lovely mosaic welcome sign that was hanging in the office upon Ms. Wyss’s arrival. It made her day!

In education together,

Lisa Reynolds

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
2/13 - 2/17 February Dress Up Week*
2/13 - 2/17 Mileage Club Power Week*
2/16 - Science Fair Tri-Fold Board Pick Up
2/20-2/24 - No School (February Recess)
3/3 - March Honeybee Hangout/7:45-8:15am Main Gate Courtyard
3/6 - 3/10 - Spring Conferences Week
3/6 - 3/10 - Spring Staff Appreciation Week*
3/9 - Fisher Math Parent Info Night for incoming 6th Graders*
3/15 - Science Fair Projects Due to the MPR
3/17 - St. Patrick's Day Parade
3/17 - Family Science Night with Food Trucks, 5-7pm at the MPR and Playground
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)

Please visit sciencefair.blossomhill.org for more information.

Key dates include:

February 16 - Kinder families pick up project boards 1:15-1:45 pm at Kinder gate. Grades 1-5 pick up project boards outside front office 1:45 – 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. Food trucks available for dinner.

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. More information can be found at sciencefair.blossomhill.org.

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 first.

Click Here to Help with the Science Fair

LGS Recreation Summer 2023 registration is now open! For more information, please visit www.lgsrecraetion.org or call 408.354.8700

Donate Funds

Volunteer & Bring Items

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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