Cold Spring Spelling Bee Champions
Congratulations to Ben De Olivera (fourth grade) and Luna Morancy (sixth grade) for winning the Cold Spring School Spelling Bee! Ben and Luna will be representing Cold Spring School at this year’s Santa Barbara County Spelling Bee! Ava Gonzales (sixth grade) was our 3rd place winner. Ava will be Cold Spring School’s alternate at the County Spelling Bee.
President’s Day Holiday, February 17 and February 20, No School!
President’s Day weekend is February 17 - 20. There will be no school for students on Friday, February 17, or Monday, February 20. The school office will also be closed. Enjoy the long weekend!
Parking Lot Reminder
Please take care when dropping off and picking up in the school parking lot. We have families getting in and out of cars with young children. It is important to drive slow and stay off your cell phone. Thank you!
Book Character Day
Our Student Council is encouraging all our students to “Dress as a Book Character” on Friday, February 24th.
All School Read-a-thon: February 15 - March 1
The Read-a-thon will run from February 15th through March 1st.
This is one of the Parent Club’s biggest fundraisers and we need your help!
To register, visit: https://www.read-a-thon.com/re...
Enter code: 3138116
READ-A-THON RULES
For the CSS Read-a-thon, students (or parents) will record the number of minutes spent reading each day on the CSS Read-a-thon online log. This is purely an honor system and we are relying on students and families to accurately and fairly record minutes spent reading!
Students will win prizes based on various criteria: participation, number of sponsors and number of minutes read.
Teachers' reading to students during Cold Spring School class time DOES NOT count. Reading books aloud to students does count and those minutes can be recorded daily.
Books on tape, audio books or read-aloud videos of books DO NOT count.
All books count, including picture books, learn to read books, graphic novels, comic books, novels, nonfiction and more!
READ-A-THON PRIZES
First 3 classes 100% Read-a-thon Sign-Up— $50 Amazon Card for teacher and popsicles for class
Class Prize—Most number of sponsors—Ice Cream Party
Class Prize—Most minutes read— Pizza Party
Participation Prize —GET REGISTERED TODAY!
Prize for reading 500 min
1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize in each grade for most minutes read
1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize in each grade for most sponsors
Cold Spring Foundation Auction Event!
Get your tickets now before the price increases.
Get your tickets for the Cold Spring Foundation Spring Event on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
https://event.auctria.com/858bb866-8d1c-4531-b2b9-b0b81417223d/
Purchase your tickets early before the ticket price increases. The Foundation is also looking for big items for the auction. They would love a vacation home to auction off. Please contact our Foundation President, Melissa McCann, if you have an item to donate at melissmccann@gmail.com.
Variety Show (Talent Show): Wednesday, February 22 at 4 PM
DRESS REHEARSAL: Tuesday, February 21 3-5pm
SHOWTIME: Wednesday, February 22 at 4pm!
Our Lost and Found is Overflowing!
The lost and found is overflowing with jackets and sweaters! If you haven’t seen items from your child's closet, chances are they are in the lost and found at Cold Spring! The lost and found is in the hallway of the school if you would like to take a look.
Board Highlights from the February 13th Regular Meeting
Dr. Alzina recognized the CSS teachers and staff for receiving the California Distinguished School Award and the California Exemplary Arts in Education Award.
Dr. Alzina and the Board recognized Mr. Calderon, Cold Spring School District CBO, for receiving the ACSA Region 13 Business Services Administrator of the Year Award.
Dr. Alzina reported to the Board regarding the ELOP grant. She is working with teachers to provide enrichment opportunities to our students.
Select Summer School offerings will be offered the first three weeks of summer.
Mr. Calderon presented the Second Interim Report for the period ending on January 31, 2023. He reported a positive certification.
The Board approved the 2023-24 District Calendar. The first day of school will be Thursday, August 17, 2023.
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. If you know anyone who is interested in taking a school tour, our next tour date is:
Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Calendar of Events
February
February 15 - March 1 – Readathon
February 17 & 20 – No School, President’s Holiday
February 21 – Variety Show Dress Rehearsal, 3-5 PM
February 22 – Variety Show, 4pm