Rainbow Day
Thank you for supporting our last Student Council sponsored school spirit day, “Rainbow Day.” Together, we created a beautiful masterpiece!
Third Through Sixth Grade CAASPP Testing
All third through sixth-grade students are continuing to take the CAASPP assessment through the end of the month. I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear that each student is giving their best effort. Please continue to make sure your child comes prepared to do their best by getting a good night's sleep the night before and eating a nutritious breakfast. Thank you!
Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th - No School
School is closed on Monday, May 29th to celebrate Memorial Day.
Math Super Bowl
Congratulations to our top Mathematicians! The students listed below will be representing Cold Spring School on May 31st at the Santa Barbara County Math Super Bowl. We are very proud of them!
4th Grade Team:
Asher Wheeler
Harrison Barlow
Ezra Yadav
Wyatt Carlson
5th Grade Team:
Beck Bergakker
Alexis Moore
Luke Wooten
Amelia Kane
6th Grade Team:
Henry Zylstra
Scarlett Schiller
Finn Gradias
Leo Vigna
Track and Field Athletes
Congratulations to the Cold Spring School students that made the Cold Spring Track and Field Team. They will be representing Cold Spring School at the All Santa Barbara and Montecito Schools Track and Field Meet on Friday, May 19th at Westmont College. Russell Smelley, the Westmont Track and Field Coach, and I started the meet almost 10 years ago as an effort to bring students together from all schools while exposing them to the sport of Track and Field in a college setting. I’m very excited to share that we are preparing for the biggest Track and Field meet ever with 11 schools participating (Peabody, MUS, Roosevelt, Adams, Cleveland, Washington, Harding, Monroe, Franklin, McKinley and Cold Spring). Students in grades four through six are encouraged to try out for their school team. Every school is allowed to have two boys and two girls enter each event. Cold Spring is sponsoring the meet by providing first through third grade medals for every heat. The meet is scored and a trophy is awarded to the top school. After the meet, all of the students get to enjoy lunch in the Westmont College Dining Commons. The meet is open to spectators to cheer on each of our athletes. I can hardly wait to share my favorite sport with all of the students.
Boys Roster
Events | Student A (Boy) | Student B (Boy) | ||
Softball Throw | Colton Bryant | Eli Sears | ||
Shot Put | Colton Bryant | Cole Hawkes | ||
Long Jump | Henry Zylstra | Luke Wooten | ||
High Jump | Lars Ohlgren | Micco Jacobson | ||
60 meter hurdles | Eli Sears | Cole Hawkes | ||
4 x 100 Relay | Henry Zylstra | Jake Miller | Mason Daughters | Holden Pak |
400 meters | Eli Sears | Luke Wooten | ||
60 meters | Henry Zylstra | Jake Miller | ||
800 meters | Henry Metcalfe | Eli Sears | ||
200 meters | Henry Zylstra | Luke Wooten |
Girls Roster
Events | Student A (Girl) | Student B (Girl) | ||
Softball Throw | Luna Morancy | Violette Bailey | ||
Shot Put | Campbell McGinnis | Fiona Lewis | ||
Long Jump | Maya D'Amour | Campbell McGinnis | ||
High Jump | Alanna Moreno | Maddie Peterson | ||
60 meter hurdles | Alexis Moore | Elsie Orwig | ||
4 x 100 Relay | Campbell McGinnis | Gwyneth Thomas | Grace Pattison | Maddie Peterson |
400 meters | Maya D'Amour | Alexis Moore | ||
60 meters | Gwyneth Thomas | Maddie Peterson | ||
800 meters | Luna Morancy | Gwyneth Thomas | ||
200 meters | Maya D'Amour | Alexis Moore |
Combined Boys and Girls Relay
Event | Student (Girl) | Student (Boy) | Student (Girl) | Student (Boy) | Student (Girl) | Student (Boy) | Student (Girl) | Student (Boy) |
8 x 50 meters Relay (combined 4 boys and 4 girls) | Mila Elliot | Theo Friedman | Piper McGinnis | Micco Jacobson | Grace Pattison | Griffin Sparks | Morgan Haas | Andrew O'neill/ Mason Daughters |
Congratulations to Kelly Orwig and Yuri Calderon
On Friday, May 5th, Yuri Calderon, accepted the Association of California School Administrators Region 13 (SLO, SB and Ventura) Business Services Administrator of the Year award. On Thursday, May 11th, Kelly Orwig, accepted the Santa Barbara County Office of Education Federal Credit Union South County Elementary Teacher of the Year award. Congratulations to Mr. Calderon and Mrs. Orwig.
All School Beach Day: Wednesday, June 7th
The Annual School Beach Day is Wednesday, June 7th. Teachers will be sending out information including a request for volunteer parent drivers/chaperones and a permission slip for student participation. This is a fun event for our students and a great way to celebrate their year of hard work! More information coming soon…
Board Meeting Highlights from the May 8, 2023 Regular Session Meeting
Dr. Alzina recognized Kelly Orwig as the Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union Crystal Apple Educator of the Year.
Dr. Alzina thanked Zoe Copus, Parent Club President, and Megan Stirling for their work to raise $18,000 from the Move-a-thon. The money raised will be used toward installing a new fence and gate entryway to increase campus safety at the front entrance of the school.
Dr. Alzina reported regarding the many events happening at the end of the school year including: Kindergarten and 6th grade Promotion Ceremonies, the Art Fair, the all Santa Barbara Schools Track Meet, and the Math Superbowl.
Mr. Calderon gave an update on the new building project. The footings are being prepared for the concrete pour. The schedule has been set for the project. The estimated completion date for the project is February 14, 2024.
Mr. Calderon gave an update regarding the construction of the commercial kitchen project. The project will be completed over the summer break and ready to use at the start of the school year. The district has received a $100,000 grant from the CDE to cover most of the cost of the construction. The district is waiting to hear back regarding two more grants, both for $50,000.
The Board gave direction to move forward with the fencing plan for the front entrance of the school.
Calendar of Events
May
May 8 - May 31 CAASPP Testing 3rd- 6th
May 19 – Track and Field Meet
May 19 - 4th Grade Lake Lopez (not an official school trip)
May 22 & 23 – 5th Grade Science Test
May 26 - 1st Grade Patriotic Sing, 8:45 AM
May 29 - No School Memorial Day
May 31 – Math Super Bowl 4th, 5th, 6th
May 31 & June 1 – 6th Grade Play 6:00 PM
June
June 1 - 6th Grade Play (School Showing) 12:15 PM
June 2 - Montecito Peak Hike 4th Grade Field Trip
June 7 - SB Public Library Van 3:30 - 5:00 PM
June 7 – Beach Day
June 8 – Sixth Grade Promotion, 8:45 AM
June 8 – Kindergarten Moving Up, 10:45 AM
June 8 – Last Day of School, Early Dismissal 11:30 PM
June 9 - Staff Development Day
June 5 – Board Meeting, 6:00 PM (LCAP & Budget Public Hearing)
June 12 – Board Meeting, 6:00 PM (LCAP & Budget Adoption)
June 19 – Holiday Juneteenth
July
July 4 – Village 4th Parade