Bulldog Bulletin

Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Thursday and Friday. Teachers have reached out to families to arrange meetings to discuss student progress. If you would like to schedule a conference, please email your child’s teacher directly. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success!

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again.

Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. A love of independent reading boosts academic success, plus children who read more frequently also report improved mental health.

This year, we are excited to open the fair during our Parent/Teacher Conference Days for more opportunities for families to shop together.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: October 22-30

Location: Springer School Library

Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/springermiddleschool

While you’re on our homepage, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds!

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books from the Fair. Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair.

Happy reading,

During the month of October and November, we will administer the Panorama survey. This is a survey that BSD administers every year to help gauge the social-emotional status and mindset of our students. As well as the connectedness our students have to our school. This survey is online and takes about 20-30 minutes to complete.

There are two parts to the survey, which will ask students to self-reflect on their sense of belonging, expectations, and classroom learning strategies. The second part will ask questions about mental health, diversity and inclusion, and cultural awareness and action. Springer Middle School gathers the results of this data to help drive actions within the MTSS system, develop goals for our School Success Plan, and screen for students who may need intervention.

Please consider donating disinfectant wipes and also laundry detergent. Wrapped Wishes supports BSD students over the holidays and this is Springer's way to help out. If you are interested in sponsoring some BSD students over the holiday season, see the following flyer.

Here at Springer, we are here to support you and your family. Please complete this brief form to let us know which resources or supports would be helpful. You may select more than one option in each section. Our school social worker will use your responses to help connect your family with available resources and support.

Springer Spirit Wear on sale through October 31st. https://springermiddleschool.itemorder.com/shop/home/

As a reminder, students attending any after-school event as spectators must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire event. This expectation applies to athletic events, concerts, musical performances, PTO activities, and all other after-school events (after-school clubs do not count).

Students who arrive without a parent or guardian will be asked to make arrangements to go home and will wait in the main office until transportation arrives.

Brandywine High School is excited to host its annual Fall Fest. Families and members of our community are encouraged to bring their children to this fundraiser to help raise funds and support the class of 2028.

Our Fall Fest is a carnival-style event that will include fun activities, games, food, music, and opportunities for students and families to enjoy during the fall season. Our goal is to create a fun community event that brings local schools and families together.

Fall Fest Details:

📅 Date: October 24

⏰ Time: 11am-1pm

📍 Location: Brandywine High School 1400 Foulk Rd, Wilmington DE 19803

Please help the class of 2028 by spreading the word. The class of 2028 would love to see members of our community attend and enjoy the event, which is being run by Brandywine High School students! Children who wear school clothes to represent their school will get 10 free game tickets!!

JOIN BJ’s Wholesale Club NOW & SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER!

• BJ’s Club Card: $10 (regularly $60) – Fundraiser earns $10
• BJ’s Club Plus Card: $50 (regularly $120) – Fundraiser earns $10

• Renew BJ’s Club Card: $50 (regularly $60) – Fundraiser earns $10
• Renew BJ’s Club Plus Card: $100 (regularly $120) – Fundraiser earns $10

Join Online: www.bjs.com/partner0926/springermiddleschool

Or Join or Renew an Existing Membership by Phone: 1-800-313-8887
Promo Code: 240056
Offer ends: NOVEMBER 30, 2026
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET

* Renewals can only be done by phone

Middle School Dress Code

1. Clothing with inappropriate, suggestive, or derogatory pictures or phrases may not be worn.

2. Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments may not be visible.

3. No headwear is to be worn in the building during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to: hats, bandanas, scarves, earmuffs, sunglasses, or any other head coverings, including hoods.*

4. All shirts must cover shoulders, chest, and midriff.

5. Heavy, bulky jackets, or overcoats should be placed in lockers.

6. The length of skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must be at least mid-thigh in length.

7. Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist and a belt is strongly recommended. (Pajamas are prohibited)

8. Clothing with frayed edges or visible holes is not permitted (unless there is a layer of clothing under the frayed item).

9. Footwear must be worn at all times.

10. Students wearing jewelry or accessories that may be considered unsafe or inappropriate to the learning environment may be subject to review by the administration.

11. Any other garments or accessories that would be a distraction to the orderly educational process are prohibited.

It was an action-packed week for Springer Athletics! Soccer defeated Newark Charter earlier in the week before experiencing its first loss of the season against P.S. duPont under the lights on Wednesday. Field hockey earned wins over Newark Charter and P.S. duPont, while volleyball continued its winning ways with victories over both schools.

Cross country had a great meet at White Clay Creek Park on Thursday, highlighted by sixth grader Elsie Zimmerman’s first-place finish in the girls’ race!

We are proud of our student-athletes for their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship. A big thank-you to our amazing coaches for their dedication and support. You all continue to make Springer proud. Keep up the great work, and Go Bulldogs!