Important Reminder: Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up
All student pick-up and drop-off must occur in the Cold Spring Road parking lot only. There is no student drop-off and pick-up on the Stoddard Lane side of the school. Stoddard Lane is the primary entrance for students who walk and ride their bikes to school. If your child is not picked up fifteen minutes after dismissal, they will be checked into Dolphin Center.
For safety reasons, our campus remains closed to the public until our final 3:00 PM dismissal. Please do not plan playdates on the school campus prior to 3:00 PM.
Finally, thank you for keeping the car-line moving during pick-up. We deeply appreciate you circling around the parking lot when your child is not near the gate; have a Magical evening!
Running Club is Ready to Roll
Students and parents are invited to join me every Wednesday for a morning run beginning Wednesday, September 21st from 7:45 AM to 8:25 AM. Students clock their laps (5 laps = 1 mile) through our EZ Scan System (QR Code). Token Prizes will be awarded during my Monday morning assembly for 5 miles, 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, 75 miles, and 100 miles completed. I need parents to support our running program by volunteering to scan student QR codes through the EZ scan app. If you are interested please respond to this post with the email address you would be willing to use for me to set you up as a scanner.
Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17th, 9 AM - 12 PM
Will we see you on Saturday, September 17th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm? This year we have over 30 sites to choose from across the County. The largest volunteer effort in California, Coastal Cleanup Day is our day to give back to the ocean, beaches, and creeks that make Santa Barbara County such a wonderful place to live. Get outside, enjoy nature, and remove marine debris from our beaches and waterways. For more information, click this link.
Board Meeting Highlights from September 12, 2022
Dr. Alzina recognized Isabel Martinez, Cold Spring School Office Assistant, for being awarded the Small School Districts Grant for aspiring educators.
Dr. Alzina reported to the Board that the district is piloting three programs: the Amplify CK/ELA for K-5th and Amplify ELA for 6th ELA curriculum, Social Studies Weekly for Social Studies curriculum, and Life Science for the garden curriculum.
Dr. Alzina gave an update on the LCAP Budget Overview for Parents. The update has been posted on the website.
Mr. Calderon gave an update regarding the progress of the school kitchen remodel and the new meals program. He reported the floor and ceiling have been replaced, the equipment is on order, the stove hood is being approved by DSA, and the district has been approved for the CNIPS reimbursement program.
Mr. Calderon reported that we will begin construction of the new classroom building on Monday, September 19.
The Board approved the 2021-22 Unaudited Actuals.
CalKIDS Scholarship Opportunity
California has initiated college scholarships ($500-$1500) for every English Language Learner or Low-Socio Economic Student enrolled in 1st through 12th grade and Newborn. CalKIDS letters from the state will be mailed soon to all eligible students. Please look for it in the mail. The letter contains your child's unique CalKIDS code. Please pass this information on to your friends that may be eligible and/or planning a family.
Calendar of Events
September
September 26 – 30– Pali Camp for (6th Grade)
October
October 4 – Superintendent/Principal Coffee, 8:30-9:30 am (Tuesday)
October 5 – National Walk/Bike to School Day
October 5 - SB Public Library Van 3:30 - 5:30 pm
October 10 – Board Meeting, 6 pm
October 11 - Picture Day
October 12 – Parent Club Meeting, 8:30 am
October 14 – No School
October 17 - Staff Development Day: No School
October 19 - 21 – CIMI Camp (5th grade)
October 26 – Fall Sing 9:30 (grades K,1,2,3), 10:30 am (grades 4,5,6)
October 28 – Fall Festival, Early Dismissal, 12:30 pm
*Much Gratitude to our Westmont College Friends for visiting our school and supporting our first-grade student's understanding of the high-frequency word "Once."