Terrapin News
September 2024
I am not alone.
I am connected to my friends,
to my family,
to the world.
We are all humans together.
And I will keep
trying to be
the best version
of ME.
I am full of hope.
I am Human.
-Susan Verde (I Am Human: A Book of Empathy)
At Token Springs, we continue to strengthen our school community by centering around our Terrapin Values, and we work to respect, honor, and celebrate the diversity that makes our building beautiful! As we welcome all new and returning families to our school community, we look forward to strengthening our home-school relationship, working together to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where ALL of our students feel seen, heard, loved, and supported. We are also committed to teaching and practicing empathy—helping our students understand one another’s feelings and perspectives—so that kindness, compassion, and connection remain at the heart of our Terrapin community.
Ways that families can support an inclusive community for their children:
Share your family culture and traditions with your child.
Make a list of all the places that you go where you feel welcome. What are some ways you can make someone else feel welcome there?
Write a list of five kind things you can do and make a plan to do them.
Say something when you see someone feeling sad or unwelcomed. Speak up to let the child know you care. Tell them they are important and that they are welcome to play with you. Be kind.
- Draw your family doing something you do that you think other families don't do. Maybe you have a routine, holiday tradition, or good-bye habit that you always do.
- Enjoy the I Am Human read aloud that was shared at our all-school assembly as a family.
We are so glad to have kiddos back in the building and look forward to a great school year!
Michael Marincic, Principal
Ms Stone- 5th grade
Hello students and families,
My name is Miranda Stone, or Ms. Stone. I am originally from Kentucky, but I've been living in Wisconsin for the past five years. I love working on creative projects, attending concerts, and spending my free time outside, preferably on a boat.
Ms. Nolde- Kindergarten
My name is Liz Nolde and I recently graduated from UW-Madison this spring. When I'm not in the school setting, I enjoy being outdoors, exercising, and exploring local coffee shops. I'm looking forward to getting to know the Sun Prairie Area and all it has to offer!
Mrs. Birkett- 2nd grade
My name is Amanda Birkett, and I’m excited to join the 2nd grade team! Before coming to Token Springs, I taught 2nd and 3rd grade in Verona. Outside of school, I love reading, traveling, baking, and all things creative and artsy.
Mr. Headington - Physical Education & Health Education Teacher
Hello Token Springs Families,
I am Mr. Headington. I am one of the Physical Education and Health teachers at Token Springs. I will also be teaching at Royal Oaks Elementary School this year. I have been teaching in Sun Prairie for 29 years and have been a teacher at Royal Oaks, Northside, Westside, Eastside, CH Bird and Horizon Elementary schools overall those years. I will be teaching PE for 2nd, 4th and 5th grade at Token Springs. I will also be teaching health for some of the 4th and 5th grade classes.
I am excited to meet all of our new and returning students. I hope we have an exciting and active year in PE and Health.
You can reach me at mheadi@sunprairieschools.org or (608)-834-7200 ext 3558
Ms. Mandi- 4K
I am excited to join the Token Springs family this year, I will be working in 4K with Ms. Heidi! I have been working with preschool age kiddos in a variety of settings for over 20 years. I live in Sun Prairie with my husband and our 4 children who keep us very busy with their extra curricular activities! When we aren't attending school or sporting events, we enjoy spending our time together camping!
Stay Connected with the SPASD App
This app allows students, staff and caregivers to access information quickly and easily. It provides access to school blackboard connect notifications, school menus, calendar, District news, Peachjar flyers and more. Students and caregivers can also access Infinite Campus via the app, which provides information regarding attendance, grades and more. To download the app, visit either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store.
Picture Day - September 14th
Smile! Picture Day will be held on Monday, September 14th. Retakes will be taken on Wednesday, October 14th.
For details on ordering your school photos, please see the flyer below and link provided here.
School Clubs 2026 - 2027
Club information will soon be available on our Clubs & Activities page. This page is in progress...please check back often!
Token Springs Reminders
Door Buzzer
When visiting the school, please continue to use our door buzzer system (located at the far right of the main entrance with a red sign). This is a district-wide protocol that will continue to help ensure the right people are in our building for the right reasons. Thank you for helping to keep our students safe!
Wellness Policy
Baked goods that are served or provided in the classrooms must be purchased, not homemade, and be in a wrapper which contains nutrition information and expiration date. For more information on the Sun Prairie Area School District's wellness policy, please click on the following links: Policy JHK, JHK-R
Planning on Chaperoning or Volunteering?
Are you planning on chaperoning field trips or volunteering at Token Springs this year? Criminal background checks are now completed online. If you have not had a criminal background check completed in the last 3 years, please take a moment to fill out the online criminal background check.
It can take up to two weeks for your background check to be approved. If you are planning on chaperoning any upcoming field trips or volunteering in the school, please take a moment to fill out the online criminal background check so that you are ready to go when these events occur.
Welcome back to a new school year and hopefully a healthier one. I just want to send out a few reminders ahead of cold and flu season.
If you want to have cough drops, ibuprofen/tylenol, cough syrup, antacids or any other over the counter medication please complete the bottom of the school medication form and sign. If your child needs emergency medication like an inhaler , epi pen or siezure meds you will need to complete the top of our medication form and provide the Doctors orders with their signature for that medication. I cannot distribute medication without the completed forms.
All medication must be in their original bottle not in a bag. Elementary students are not allowed to carry any medication with them except for an inhaler or epi pen with a signed release form.
When should I keep my sick child home from school?
1. Fever of 100.4 or higher. Child's temperature should be below 100.4 without the assistance of medication to reduce fever for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
2. Vomiting or diarrhea
3. Rashes: if with fever, spreading, or itching
4. Strep throat: once your child has been on antibiotics for 12 hours and they feel they can function in class they can return
5. If you are unsure if you can send your student feel free to call the Health Office for directions. The Health Office number is 608-478-5106.
Barb deVenecia
Health Office Assistant
Token Springs Elementary School
Phone (608) 478-5106 | Fax 608-941-1011
1435 N. Thompson Road,
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Free or Reduced School Meal Applications
If you choose to apply for Free or Reduced status, please fill out the application for free or reduced price school meals. Please see the links below for directions, the application, and frequently asked questions document. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Sun Prairie. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced price school meals. If at any time you are not sure what to do next, please contact the Sun Prairie School District, Nutrition Department, 501 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie WI 53590 or email nutritiondepartment@sunprairieschools.org or call 608-834-6544.
How to Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
Token Springs Elementary School
Website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/token-springs-home
Location: 1435 North Thompson Road, Sun Prairie, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 478-5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TokenSpringsElementary/