Lexington School News

Happy new year from Lexington School. We were busy in the final weeks of 2025. In November, we celebrated National Drummer Day. Our kindergarten students were exploring the idea that communication creates connection, in a unit of inquiry which fit in very well.

A few students created a drum rhythm which they showed to each class the week before. To celebrate the day, Lexington students and staff brought percussion instruments to school for a community drum circle. The kindergarten students led the group and the whole school connected through drumming as a form of communication. They also demonstrated their rhythms for parents that morning at the home and school club coffee social.

Lexington’s Thanksgiving feast tradition was also spectacular. The school gathered in the multi-purpose room and paid respect to the Awaswas Ohlone people, who were the first to live in the Lexington area. A few fifth-graders read a story of thanks and our school librarian, Mrs. Richardson, drive for our new partner schools in Guatemala. Last year’s Lexington partner- school principal, Olga Martinez Soto, from El Porvenir school made a special appearance, too. She was visiting the United States for her first time and wanted to personally thank Lexington for the books we shipped to her school last spring. It was a very special visit.

We gave her some Lexington Wildcat gear before she left. We hope to stay in touch with her school. Third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students in the band, orchestra, and choir groups performed for families at our annual music concerts. We appreciate the parent support for One Community Los Gatos, whose donations support our amazing music program and staff. We are very close to meeting our district fundraising goal.

shared a chain of kindness and thanks that was created by all students. Students were invited on stage to deliver messages of appreciation in about 20 different languages. Finally, our district food-services staff and home-and-school-club volunteers helped with preparations and serving. Our kitchen helpers, Ms. Tina and Mr. Josh, made the best turkey, gravy, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Everyone enjoyed sharing a feast together before leaving for the holiday.

The holidays are a time of giving. This year, Lexington partnered again with the local organization, Mountain Neighbors helping Neighbors, to support a few families in need. Our home-and-school club organized a food drive with the House of Hope. The Los Gatos Union School District collaborated with the Los Gatos Teacher Association to support five families district-wide who needed assistance over the holidays.

We also finished up our Spanish book

OCLG supports many programs such as art, counseling, library, physical education, All of our TK students explore different celebrations throughout the year as part of their International Baccalaureate unit of inquiry, Where We Are In Time and Place. Ms. Kajsa’s transitional-kindergarten class paraded around Lexington in mid-December wearing white, tinsel, candle crowns, and singing to celebrate Santa Lucia’s Day. Kajsa has a Swedish background. She shared her knowledge of this holiday with her students and the school. It was a great way to prepare Lexington for the upcoming holiday Los Gatos Saratoga Observation Nursery School Los Gatos-Saratoga Observation Nursery School, also known as Mountain School, will hold their community open house on Sunday, January 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn more about our unique program and play under the trees of our nature classroom at 19601 Black Road in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. Teachers and current parents will be there to answer your Mountain School celebrates its 70th year of serving local families in 2026. Join us to experience the unique and joyful spirit of