Help us raise the final $175K to fully fund programs at your school this year. A gift of $50, $100 or even $300 will make a difference! It's not too late to donate or apply for a corporate match. Donate now.
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Talent Show! Gardner Bullis Talent Show is on Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 pm. Mandatory rehearsal times: Monday, May 21 at 3:00 for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 Tuesday, May 22 at 2:40 for Grades K, 1, 2 |
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Field Day is coming! Field Day is on Friday, June 1st. Field Day is a fun-filled, sportsmanship rewarded, team-building day on the upper field where all students compete in field events (relay race, balloon toss, long jump, etc.). The student body is divided into eight teams with students from each grade on each team. The day encourages the kids to be true to their school, their team and to themselves. A day devoted to camaraderie and competition. Please have your child wear their team color (or close to it) for Field Day team building days. May 18th – Make Team Banners May 25th – Make Team Pennant Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer for Field Day For questions email aboschken@gmail.com |
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Pertussis Booster for Students in 6th grade: Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2018. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office as soon as possible! |
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4th Grade Instrument Quest May 29th and May 30th 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Covington Multi In preparation for choosing a musical instrument to play in 5th grade, the LASD Music Department will be hosting two nights of “Instrument Quest.” Your child will see and be able to try out every instrument we offer in our Band (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone) and Orchestra (violin, viola, cello) programs. This is a great opportunity to see which instrument best suits your child. Parents are welcome to ask questions and to meet the LASD Music teachers. Come on either evening between the hours of 5pm-7pm. 4th grade students will be making instrument selections in their homeroom classes at the end of May. |
Third Thursday
Gardner Bullis Community! Come to our final Third Thursday event for the school year: May 17, 2018. Join us at Linden Tree from 6-8pm for an evening of shopping + giving back.
10% of the proceeds will be donated to the 49ers Academy, a non-profit organization that supports needy schools in East Palo Alto, where one of our former Gardner Bullis teachers is now teaching.
Grab a bite to eat with friends at the Farmers Market in downtown Los Altos and then hop on over to Linden Tree for dessert and refreshments.
At 6:30p one of Linden Tree’s staff members will introduce us to some summer must-reads! Shop away and know that your money is going to support a school district (and a former GB teacher) in need!
Volunteer for Egan’s Viking Showcase - May 31, 2018
Egan's VIKING SHOWCASE is coming on Thursday, May 31, and we need your help! The Viking Showcase provides the opportunity for our 8th grade students to reflect on their personal and academic growth and to receive acknowledgment for their work. This is accomplished in an interview format. We welcome parents and community members to volunteer as interviewers. Please save the date and sign up to volunteer at Viking Showcase Volunteer Sign Up. Confirmation emails will be sent once we have assigned all volunteers. See Egan’s website for more information: Viking Showcase. If you have any questions, please contact Gayle Mujica.
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Los Altos Pet Parade - Calling all Pet Owners and Lovers! Next Saturday, May 19 is the beloved Los Altos Pet Parade! Put on your grizzly wear and bring your dogs, chickens, bunnies, lizards and llamas downtown to strut their stuff. The Gardner Crew will be meeting in the parking lot behind The Post beginning at 9:30. The parade starts at 10 am SHARP! If you plan to march with us, please sign up here: GBS 2018 Pet Parade Sign Up (btw, no animal is required to participate!!) Thank you! Eryn Johnson (Mom to Emilie (k), Will (3rd) and Ben (6th) Saturday, May 19th at 10am State & Main For more info go to the Kiwanis website |
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Fine Art in the Park May 19-20, 2018 10:00am – 5:30pm Lincoln Park, Los Altos For more info go to the website |
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Talent Show! Gardner Bullis Talent Show is on Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 pm. Mandatory rehearsal times: Monday, May 21 at 3:00 for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 Tuesday, May 22 at 2:40 for Grades K, 1, 2 |
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4th – 6th Spring Music Concert May 11 at 1:00pm Multi-purpose room |
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Pertussis Booster for Students in 6th grade: Students currently in 6th grade must have proof of a Tdap or Dtap (Pertussis or Whooping Cough) booster given after their 7th birthday (after 10th birthday is recommended) in order to begin 7th grade in August of 2018. Please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record to your school office as soon as possible! |
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4th Grade Instrument Quest May 29th and May 30th 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Covington Multi In preparation for choosing a musical instrument to play in 5th grade, the LASD Music Department will be hosting two nights of “Instrument Quest.” Your child will see and be able to try out every instrument we offer in our Band (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone) and Orchestra (violin, viola, cello) programs. This is a great opportunity to see which instrument best suits your child. Parents are welcome to ask questions and to meet the LASD Music teachers. Come on either evening between the hours of 5pm-7pm. 4th grade students will be making instrument selections in their homeroom classes at the end of May. |
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Field Day is coming! Field Day is on Friday, June 1st. Field Day is a fun-filled, sportsmanship rewarded, team-building day on the upper field where all students compete in field events (relay race, balloon toss, long jump, etc.). The student body is divided into eight teams with students from each grade on each team. The day encourages the kids to be true to their school, their team and to themselves. A day devoted to camaraderie and competition. Please have your child wear their team color (or close to it) for Field Day team building days. May 18th – Make Team Banners May 25th – Make Team Pennant Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer for Field Day For questions email aboschken@gmail.com |
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Staff Appreciation Week! Gardner Bullis Families, we are thrilled to be celebrating and honoring our wonderful teachers this week during Teacher Appreciation Week May 7-11th! We have a full week filled with activities to show our gratitude! Please be sure to do the following with your children to contribute to the love! On Tuesday May 8th, each student is asked to bring a card to school for their teacher, with an anecdote or tale written inside about why their teacher is terrific. On Friday May 11th, each student is asked to bring in a flower (from their garden or elsewhere) to contribute to a class floral arrangement for each teacher. Thank you in advance for your help & collaboration! We look forward to a wonderful week of tributes for our amazing staff of educators. Gilda Foss & Helene Karlsson (Kinder moms) |
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Third Thursday Gardner Bullis Community! Come to our final Third Thursday event for the school year: May 17, 2018. Join us at Linden Tree from 6-8pm for an evening of shopping + giving back. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the 49ers Academy, a non-profit organization that supports needy schools in East Palo Alto, where one of our former Gardner Bullis teachers is now teaching. Grab a bite to eat with friends at the Farmers Market in downtown Los Altos and then hop on over to Linden Tree for dessert and refreshments. At 6:30p one of Linden Tree’s staff members will introduce us to some summer must-reads! Shop away and know that your money is going to support a school district (and a former GB teacher) in need! |
Volunteer for Egan’s Viking Showcase - May 31, 2018
Egan's VIKING SHOWCASE is coming on Thursday, May 31, and we need your help! The Viking Showcase provides the opportunity for our 8th grade students to reflect on their personal and academic growth and to receive acknowledgment for their work. This is accomplished in an interview format. We welcome parents and community members to volunteer as interviewers. Please save the date and sign up to volunteer at Viking Showcase Volunteer Sign Up. Confirmation emails will be sent once we have assigned all volunteers. See Egan’s website for more information: Viking Showcase. If you have any questions, please contact Gayle Mujica.
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Join us for Stand Up for Public Schools Day on May 9th. Let’s celebrate the vital partnership of our local public schools and educational foundations. Help us bridge the gap between state funding and the true cost of providing an outstanding educational experience for our children. For more information, go to laefonline.org. Help us raise the final $200K to meet our goal. A gift of $50, $100 or even $300 will make a difference! Let's cross the finish line and raise $3.7M to fully fund this school year. Donate now. LAEF Needs You! LAEF is looking for Board Members. The LAEF Board is responsible for ensuring LAEF's strategic, fundraising and organizational goals. Parent donations to LAEF translate to almost $400,000 for each of our nine district schools, including your school. The LAEF Board includes at least one representative from each LASD school and we strive to include representatives from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. For more information, contact LAEF at admin@laefonline.org, 650 559-0445. |
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LAEF • P.O. Box 98 • Los Altos, CA 94023 • Phone: (650) 559-0445 |
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Los Altos Farmer’s Market 2nd and State Street every Thursday 4-8pm |
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Fine Art in the Park May 19-20,2018 10:00am – 5:30pm Lincoln Park, Los Altos For more info go to the website |