April 23 Painted Bins Art Unveiling 4:00-5:30pm, Outside CM Community Center
May 12 Spring Blacktop Social 
June 8 5th Grade Step Up Graduation
June 9 Last Day of School

Principal Message

Welcome back!I hope you and your families had a restful Spring Break! Below an important reminder along with some upcoming opportunities in the community.

Reminder: Students should not contact parents during school for pickup from their personal device, Smart watches, cell phones etc. Information and communication of any pick up or drop off needs should come through the front office. 

School Safety Coffee Chat

Student and staff safety is our top priority. LCMSD is committed to continually improving practices while working closely with first responders. On April 21 at 8:30 am at Hall we will host a district-wide coffee chat to review our safety practices and answer any questions. Parents from all schools are encouraged to attend.

The last Let's Talk Discussion on Mental Health and Underage Substance Use

Coming up Wednesday, May 3 at 7PM featuring Dr. Emily Tejani, guest expert trained at the Yale University Department of Psychiatry and board certified in three medical specialties: child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and addiction medicine. Our student speakers are Sophia DeMoe, a sophomore at Novato High School and MHYP intern and Leo del la Huelga, a sophomore at Tamalpais High School and MHYP intern. Register here. Live Spanish translation will be available. 

Screenagers: Please join for a newly released film Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age. Much of this film was shot and directed by Marin resident, Lisa Tabb, filming in our backyard and features a number of Marin programs including Raising the Bar. Feel free to share with anyone - it's an open community event. Register here.

Board Updates

At the April 19 Board Meeting Golden Bell Awardees will be celebrated. Trustees will vote on the tentative agreement with CSEA (classified employees association). Additionally, the LCAP survey results will be presented and discussed. This meeting is scheduled for April 19 at 6:00 in the Hall Library; no RSVP required. The meeting will also be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. If you cannot attend the meeting, public comments are welcome via email (mokeeffe@lcmschools.org) and will be included in Board Meeting minutes. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

Kyle Shaw

NC Green Team Partnering with Painted Bins - Unveiling Event April 23 4:00-5:30pm. Read full details here.

Spring Cleaning?

Parent Education Workshops

See here for the full calendar
of events

Hall Middle School

Are you hoping to learn more about the transition for your rising Cougar? Come to our tour!! Hall is offering tours to prospective families to see our campus and take a peek inside middle school. This is a great opportunity for guardians to learn more about Hall culture and practices. Use this link to sign up for future dates. Hope to see you soon!

Support SPARK with your Annual Giving Donation!
Nearly 80% of the $1.5M we raise each year comes from Annual Giving. SPARK funds Music, Art, Science, Technology and Wellness programs for our three schools K-8. If you have not yet made your donation this year or completed your pledge, please show your support today. Every student benefits from SPARK funded programs every day and we are asking your family to make a donation of any amount that is meaningful to you. Click here for more information about donation options.

Flannel, Fur & Fizz is Friday, May 5
Join us at the Junction in Mill Valley for cocktails, food, dancing, live music, live auction, and paddle raise. This is the largest SPARK fundraiser of the year and this event is always a good time.

• Purchase tickets by April 18th to get early bird pricing  here
• Event FAQ here

Corporate Match Have you taken advantage of your company's Corporate Match program with your Annual Giving donation? Last year we raised nearly $155K alone through Corporate Match Programs. Not sure if your company participates? Find out here if you can double your donation!

Online Auction Sign-up Party spots are still available Check out teacher and staff events, parties for kids, grade level hikes, and parent parties. Click here.

Follow SPARK on Social Media Follow us on instagram or like us on Facebook.

• One Seed One Community Planting Program 
• Steve & Kate's Summer Camp 
• Larkspur Rec Summer Camps
• I Can Dig It Volleyball Camp 
• Marin Foster's Youth Annual Dance-A-Thon
• Parent Education Workshop Series
• Corte Madera Parks and Rec Spring/Summer Classes                                                           

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