Picture Day is Tuesday, October 11th
All of our students will be taking their school photo on Tuesday, October 11th. There is no need to prepay or submit any forms. Approximately 2-3 weeks after Picture Day, you will receive an email link to view and order your portrait online with a secure personal access code.
If your child cannot attend school that day, picture make-up day is scheduled for November 8th.
Top Runners
A huge shoutout to our Wednesday Running Club Runners! You will see our top 10 Leaderboard runners listed above and Top Class listed below.
Breakfast with the Authors on Saturday, October 15th from 10 a.m. till 1:00 p.m
Students in 4th-12 grade, parents, teachers, librarians, and book lovers are invited to attend the 70th annual Breakfast with the Authors. The event will be held on Saturday, October 15th from 10 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO), 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road. This year’s featured authors and illustrators include Nikki Barthelmess, Mike Bender, James Burks, Anita Perez Ferguson, Joan Bransfield Graham, Mary Penney Hershey, Bonnie Lady Lee, Andrea J. Loney, Alexis O’Neill, Susan Goldman Rubin, Greg Trine, Henry Turner, and Lee Wardlaw.
Students and adults are encouraged to dress up as literary characters and authors. Favorite costumes from previous years included Pippi Longstocking and Clive Cussler. Raffle prizes will occur throughout the breakfast. Registration deadline is Oct. 5.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for students. A delicious quiche brunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required; please visit s.sbceo.org/breakfast2022 to register or for more information. Check out the student event page for more important student events for this upcoming school year: https://www.sbceo.org/events
Principal’s Coffee - Topic: Vaping Presentation, Tuesday, October 4th at 8:30 AM
All parents are invited and encouraged to attend my next Principal’s Coffee on Tuesday, October 4th at 8:25AM in the Gazebo. I have invited the Fighting Back organization to present on Vaping prevention. This will be a GREAT presentation for every parent, especially for those about ready to enter junior high. The Fighting Back organization will also be presenting in each of our sixth grade classes after their morning recess.
Safety Week at Cold Spring School
Over the past few weeks, Mr. Calderon and I have been meeting with staff to review our safety protocols: Lockout, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter. We utilize the “Crisis Go” app which immediately alerts staff when an emergency is taking place. It also allows us to lockdown the entire school with one button. Our comprehensive 100-page Safety Plan – reviewed and approved annually by our Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department – in the office.
The Montecito Fire Department is coming to Cold Spring School on Monday, October 3rd to present to the students about Fire Prevention and Safety. There will be a fire engine on campus with a group of firefighters. We are looking forward to this presentation! As a reminder, we have a Vaping Prevention presentation on Tuesday, October 4th at 8:30AM for parents. Lastly, we have registered the school to participate in the Great Shake Out earthquake drill on October 20 and 10:20AM.
No School October 14th and October 17th for Teacher Professional Development
This is to remind you that there is no school for students on Friday, October 14th and Monday, October 17th due to a Professional Development Day for our teachers.
Cold Spring Night at Harder Stadium, Oct. 19th at 7:00 PM
The World Cup is just about to begin and what better way to get excited than to go watch some great soccer right here in Santa Barbara. On Oct. 19th at 7:00 PM, Cold Spring School has the opportunity to support the Gauchos as they take on UC Davis in men’s soccer. This will be a special event since local Santa Barbara boys play on both teams.
Tickets for students are free and parents can purchase tickets at a discounted price through this link, UCSB Soccer Tickets (promo code: GAUCHOGROUP). They encourage everyone to wear blue to show their support.
Chaucer's Book Fair for Cold Spring School, Tuesday, November 1st
Chaucer’s bookstore will be hosting an in store book fair dedicated to Cold Spring School on November 1st. Teachers will be able to pick out books and parents will be able to purchase them for their child’s classrooms. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the school.
Axxess Fundraiser for Cold Spring School Chorus: September 20th - October 14th
The Cold Spring School Chorus will be selling Axxess Books September 20 through October 14. Axxess Books are $40 and will be sold individually by Chorus students and also available in the school office. Choristers will be receiving $13 for every book sold. All the funds raised will go to support the Cold Spring School Chorus!
Calendar of Events
September
September 26 – 30– Pali Camp for (6th Grade)
October
October 4 – Superintendent/Principal Coffee, 8:30-9:30am (Tuesday)
October 5 - SB Public Library Van 3:30 - 5:30 pm
October 10 – Board Meeting, 6pm
October 11 - Picture Day
October 12 – National Walk/Bike to School 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), 10:30am (grades 4,5,6)
October 28 – Fall Festival, Early Dismissal, 12:30 pm
Kindergarten students enjoying the watermelon they picked from our garden.
Luca Gower is all smiles with his Grandpa running beside him.
Blake Kerwood is also enjoying his morning run with his Grandpa.