FREE Breakfast and Lunch Program Exciting Update
During Monday night’s Board Meeting, the Board unanimously approved a contract with NuCuisine to plan, prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to our students. The State of California has recently mandated that all K-8 students in California be offered breakfast and lunch, free of charge. NuCuisine Catering, owned by chef Koji Nomura, has been providing school lunch programs in Santa Barbara for 13 years. They currently serve lunch and breakfast at Riviera Ridge (formerly Marymount) and Montecito Union School District. They have also provided lunches for Bishop Diego High School and Hope School. Mr. Nomura has owned and operated Santa Barbara restaurants including Piranha Sushi Bar, Rocks Restaurant, California Noodle Kitchen, Miso Hungry, Santa Barbara Tennis Club, and served as the Executive Chef at Oku Restaurant.
NuCuisine will begin services on Monday, October 24th. I am overjoyed to know we will be serving our children fresh, healthy, and enjoyable meals. On Monday, our Board President, Michael Marino, recruited a few students from the Dolphin Afterschool program to be our official taste testers. All the students gave chef Koji a thumbs up and came back for seconds; kid approved!
We are also extremely grateful for the generous donation of a six-burner stove/oven and a stacked convection oven for our new commercial kitchen. The generous donation comes from the San Ysidro Ranch and was coordinated by parent Ian Williams, executive chef of the San Ysidro Ranch. This donation will permit NuCuisine to prepare fresh, healthy meals in our own kitchen beginning January 2023.
Now that we have officially established our meal program for the remainder of the year, I am kindly requesting ALL families complete the new meals form for October 24 - November 30. The new meals form is designed to help us plan for the number of meals we will be serving each day. I will be sending out the menu for your review as soon as I receive it from chef Koji. Thank you for your support as we strive to deliver the best in your child’s educational experience!
Board Meeting Highlights from the October 10, 2022 Meeting
The Board reviewed three Board Policies and Administrative Regulations for the first reading: BP & AR 1330 Use of School Facilities, BP & AR Independent Study, and BP & AR Vacation. They will be on the November Board Agenda for a second reading and approval.
The Board reviewed and approved the Conflict of Interest Code. The proposed revisions were minor in nature.
The Board tasted some of the food provided by Koji Nomura from NuCuisine. Following the tasting, the Board approved a contract with NuCuisine for the remainder of the school year. NuCuisine will be providing breakfast and lunch for the universal meals program.
The Board approved an amendment to the 19Six Architectural Contract for the new classroom buildings. Mr. Calderon explained the revisions to the building designed to reduce the overall cost of the project and deliver a state-of-the-art STEAM and Art building.
Mr. Calderon gave an update on the progress of the construction of our new commercial kitchen. This week, the contractor is installing the plumbing for the various sinks, and dishwasher. The district has finalized the design for the hood equipment and has submitted the design to the Department of the State Architect (DSA). The hood equipment is designed to prevent and suppress any potential fire in the kitchen. We expect approval of the design in early November. In the interim, the District will install new electrical, complete all construction and purchase the remaining equipment.
The Board authorized the Board President to make monthly reports to the Montecito Journal to inform the community about events and activities at the school.
The Board adopted the Superintendent Goals for the 2022-2023 academic year.
All School Dress-Up Days
The month of October is filled with lots of fun activities and events. I love the enthusiasm and energy of our students and staff. Below is a list of dates outlining the dress attire:
Friday, October 28: Fall Festival - Normal dress day at school and early dismissal, 12:30 PM. Students are encouraged to wear their costumes at the late afternoon Fall Festival.
Monday, October 31: Halloween - Students are invited to wear their costumes to school. NO pretend, guns, knives, etc…are allowed at school.
Tuesday, November 1: Pajama Day - Students are invited to wear their pajamas to school.
TODAY! National Walk & Roll to School Day, Wednesday, October 12th
All students are encouraged to bike/walk to school on National Walk and Roll to School Day which is Wednesday, October 12. The following parent volunteers will be supporting a “Walking School Bus” from the locations listed below at 7:30 AM:
Dani Leholm: Hale Park
Michelle McToldridge: 540 Barker Pass
Lenci Bakey: Alissa Smelley Park
Cold Spring Parents, Katie Szopa and Mitch Thomas will be recording all our walking students at the front and back entrance gates. The first five students at each gate will receive a CSS Water Bottle, all participants will receive a keychain for their backpack. The classroom with the highest participation will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card.
I want to give a special thank you to Jim Bain and Katie Szopa for organizing all our parent volunteers to make this event great for our students!
No School on 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. We will be continuing our “Leader in Me” training focused on student leadership in the classroom and community.
Breakfast with the Authors on Saturday, October 15th from 10 a.m. to 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. to 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. The 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
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.
Fall Sing Schedule for Wednesday, October 26th in the Principal’s Courtyard
TK/Kindergarten &1st Grade: 9:30 AM
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade: 10:20 AM
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade: 11:00 AM
Pumpkin Carving Contest
All students are invited to participate in the annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Let your creative juices flow! An official entry form must be attached to be eligible for a prize (see the form attached to this post).
Fall Festival Early Dismissal and No Dolphin Center
The Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 28th from 2:30 PM -5:30 PM. All families and community members are invited to attend. Students will be dismissed from school early at 12:30 PM. Very important: Dolphin Center is canceled due to the event setup. Please plan to pick up your child immediately after school at 12:30 PM.
Axxess Fundraiser for Cold Spring School Chorus: September 20th - October 14th
The Cold Spring School Chorus will be selling Axxess Books from 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!
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.
Calendar of Events
October
October 12 – National Walk and Roll 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 AM (grades K,1,2,3), 10:30 AM (grades 4,5,6)
October 28 – Fall Festival, Early Dismissal, 12:30 PM
