Montecito Car Light Parade
The Montanaro Family will be representing the Cold Spring School District in the Montecito Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 17th at 5:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to show their support and school spirit by cheering them on as they drive through the upper and lower villages!
Unity Shoppe Food Drive
The Cold Spring School Student Council has partnered with the Unity Shoppe to gather canned food items for those in need. Students can drop off their canned goods outside the classroom in a red box.
All School Pajama Day
All students are invited to come to school in their pajamas on Friday, December 16th.
NuCuisine Breakfast and Lunch Sign Up for January
We are opening up the sign-up for school breakfast and lunch to anyone who would like to receive meals beginning January 2nd. If your child has already signed up for the program no need to sign up again, they will continue to receive breakfast and/or lunch for January, unless you tell us otherwise. If you would like to make any changes, please contact the office directly.
Meals Request Form for January - New Families who would like to enroll in the program must complete the Meals Form, one per student by no later than Friday, December 16th.
Winter Break: December 19 through January 2, 2023
School will be closed Monday, December 19, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023. Students are due back to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Happy Holidays and see you in the new year! Please note that the School Office will be closed December 26 through December 30.
Board Highlights from the December 12, 2022, Board Meeting
Dr. Alzina and the Board thanked outgoing Board member, Eric Schiller, for his years of service on the Cold Spring School District Governing Board.
Dr. Alzina administered the Oath of Office to Michael Marino, Jennifer Miller, and Elke Kane, Cold Spring School Districts’ re-elected and newly elected Governing Board Members.
The Governance Board conducted its annual organizational meeting. The Board elected the following officers: Board President Michael Marino; Vice President Trevor Pattison, and Clerk Gabrielle Haas. The Governance Board will meet for their regular session meetings every second Monday of the month at 6:00 pm in the school auditorium.
Dr. Alzina thanked Ms. Disalvo, Gavin Roy, and the back-up musicians for their work supporting the students’ Winter Sing.
The California Science Test scores were released. 92.8% of Cold Spring 5th grade students met or exceeded the standards.
The CA Dashboard will go live to the public on December 13, 2022.
Dr. Alzina is working with a committee to organize the January 9th Mudslide Five Year Anniversary commemorative event.
The Board accepted the Annual Independent Audit for the fiscal year 2021-22.
The Board approved a pay increase for all Certificated and Classified employees in the district. All certificated and classified employees will receive a pay increase of 6% for 2022-23, 4% for 2023-24, and 2.5% for 2024-25.
The Governance Board approved the 2022-23 First Interim Report. Mr. Calderon, CBO & General Counsel, reported a positive certification for the current year as of October 31, 2022.
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment, 2023-24 School Year
Incoming TK/Kindergarten Enrollment is happening now! Please contact the office to start the enrollment process so we can begin planning for the 2023-2024 school year. The Transitional Kindergarten window has been extended. If your child's 5th birthday falls between September 2nd and April 2nd, they qualify for Transitional Kindergarten.
Do you want to be a Substitute Teacher?
Because of the state teacher shortage, the application to obtain an Emergency Credential to Substitute Teach just got easier! As of January 1, 2023, a temporary waiver of the Basic Skills Requirement to apply for the credential is now available. You no longer need to take the CBEST. The only educational requirement is a BA or BS degree. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please give Coral Godlis a call in the office. Substitute teaching is a great way to work with all grade levels and get to know our wonderful students.
Calendar of Events
December
December 19 – January 2 – No School Winter Break
December 26 - 30 - School Office Closed
January
January 2 – No School Winter Break
January 3 – Superintendent/Principal Coffee, 8:30 AM
January 4 - SB Public Library Van 3:30 - 5:00 PM
January 5 – School Site Council, 7:30 AM
January 10 – Board Meeting, 6:00 PM
January 11 – Parent Club Meeting, 8:30 AM
January 16 – No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day