Spradley Elementary
Spradley Spotlight • Vol. 1 • Edition 20 • December 5, 2025
💬 A Note from Mrs. Grace
Dear Spradley Families,
As we move through this season, we want to pause and express our heartfelt gratitude to our entire Spradley community. Thank you to our students for their curiosity and hard work, to our families for their ongoing partnership and support, and to our staff for their unwavering dedication each and every day.
We are truly grateful for the kindness, collaboration, and commitment that make our school such a special place. Together, we continue to grow, learn, and create an environment where every student can thrive.
Thank you for all you do, your support makes a difference, and we appreciate you more than words can express.
With Spradley Pride,
Principal Grace
Spradley 2025-2026 Campus Employees of the Year
Mrs. Garrett Spradley Teacher of the Year 2025-2026
Mrs. Garret exemplifies what it means to be a true team player. While she is deeply committed to the success and growth of her 3rd-grade students, her leadership extends far beyond the walls of her classroom. She consistently steps up to support campus initiatives, collaborates with colleagues, and contributes her ideas and energy to make our school a better place for everyone.
Her dedication, professionalism, and willingness to lead by example make her an invaluable member of our campus community. We are proud to honor Mrs. Garret as our Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Sullivan Spradley Support Staff of the Year 2025-2026
Mrs. Sullivan has made an extraordinary impact on our campus through her dedication to both students and staff. In her work with our Gifted and Talented program, she provides exceptional instruction and consistently pushes students to think deeply, grow academically, and reach their fullest potential.
Her influence extends well beyond her student group. Mrs. Sullivan has also provided valuable professional development and ongoing support to teachers across the campus, helping ensure that high-level, engaging instruction is accessible to all Spradley students.
We are proud to recognize Mrs. Sullivan as our Support Staff of the Year.
Mrs. Polce Spradley Paraprofessional of the Year 2025-2026
Mrs. Polce truly is the face of Spradley. She wears so many hats each day, supporting students, staff, and families with grace, patience, and a positive spirit. No matter the task, she steps in with a smile and a willingness to help, making our school run smoothly and ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and cared for.
Her dedication and hard work are felt across the entire campus, and we are incredibly grateful for all she does. We love and appreciate her more than words can say. Congratulations to Mrs. Polce, our Paraprofessional of the Year!
Ms. De Leon Spradley Rising Star of the Year 2025-2026
Ms. De Leon shines brightly as one of Spradley’s newest educators. She has already established herself as a positive role model who brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine love for teaching to her classroom each day.
She consistently goes above and beyond building strong relationships with students, collaborating with her team, and seeking out opportunities to grow in her practice. Her dedication, energy, and willingness to learn demonstrate the qualities of a truly exceptional educator in the making.
We are proud to celebrate Ms. De Leon as our Rising Star!
Spradley Volunteer of the Year Dr. Kim Weinzetl
We are proud to honor Dr. Kim Weinzetl as our Spradley Volunteer of the Year. As PTO President, Dr. Weinzetl has shown exceptional dedication, vision, and heart in everything she does for our school community. She works tirelessly coordinating events, supporting teachers, strengthening family engagement, and ensuring that every initiative reflects the needs of our students and staff.
Dr. Weinzetl is a true advocate for all students. She consistently goes above and beyond to create opportunities, remove barriers, and make Spradley a place where every child can thrive.
We are deeply grateful for her service, her advocacy, and her unwavering support. Congratulations, Dr. Weinzetl
Principal For the Day
Principal Geddes
Principal for a Day was a huge success, and I loved sharing a glimpse of the life I live as Principal with our students. Here is a pic of our amazing day together!
Principal Jai-Adib
Principal for a Day was a huge success, and I loved sharing a glimpse of the life I live as Principal with our students. Here is a pic of our amazing day together!
Principal Gauthreaux
Principal for a Day was a huge success, and I loved sharing a glimpse of the life I live as Principal with our students. Here is a pic of our amazing day together!
Principal Davenport
Principal for a Day was a huge success, and I loved sharing a glimpse of the life I live as Principal with our students. Here is a pic of our amazing day together!
Principal Gibson
Principal for a Day was a huge success, and I loved sharing a glimpse of the life I live as Principal with our students. Here is a pic of our amazing day together!
Principal King
Principal for a Day was a huge success, and I loved sharing a glimpse of the life I live as Principal with our students. Here is a pic of our amazing day together!
👀 This Week at a Glance
December
- Dec 8: Picture Retake
- Dec. 11: 2nd Grade Music Performance @ 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Dec 12: Hot Cocoa Bar (PTO Sponsored Event for Staff)
- Dec. 12: UIL Blue Practice 7:45am-8:45am
CHAMPION• CULTIVATE • EMPOWER• PROSPER
Together We Champion
This week in Physical Education, our students took on an exciting hands-on challenge: cup stacking! More than just a fun activity, cup stacking helps students build hand-eye coordination, bilateral control, focus, and perseverance. It encourages them to think strategically, move with precision, and cheer each other on as they learn new skills. It’s hard to hide that Spradley Pride!💙
Together We Cultivate
Our Kindergarten students recently gathered in the cafeteria to celebrate their learning after studying the TEK for retelling stories. This annual tradition brings all of our young learners together to share their understanding, practice storytelling, and experience the joy of learning as a community.
This year, the students explored the story Stone Soup, a powerful tale that reminds us how each person’s contribution, no matter how small, helps create something wonderful when we all come together. Just like the villagers in the story, our Kindergarten students learned that collaboration, kindness, and participation make the learning experience richer for everyone.
Together, we cultivate a community where every learner adds value and helps create something meaningful.
Together We Empower
This week, our Principal for a Day candidate had the chance to step into a new grade level and experience teaching and learning from a different perspective. He was excited—and genuinely impressed—to see how hard our younger students are working to become strong, confident learners. Moments like this remind us that when we create supportive, high-expectation environments, students rise to meet the challenge.
Together, we empower every learner, every day.
It’s hard to hide that Spradley Pride!💙
Together We Prosper
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💡 Family Tip of the Week
Friendly reminder, Spradley families! You are welcome to drop off students in the morning at either the front drive or the back drive. Using both locations helps us get all students into the building quickly and safely before the tardy bell rings.
If the front drive looks a bit crowded, please feel free to use the back drive as an alternative drop-off spot. Thank you for helping keep our mornings smooth and efficient! 💙
🔔 Reminders
Reminder for Carpool Families
We kindly ask all families who participate in carpools to promptly communicate any dismissal changes with everyone in their carpool group. Changes in transportation plans can impact multiple students, and when families are not informed, students may be left waiting in the front office.
Recently, we have had several students remain at school past 3:30 p.m. because their carpool partners were unaware that they needed to pick them up. This not only causes stress for the students involved, but also prevents staff from attending scheduled meetings and fulfilling responsibilities after school hours.
Please help us keep dismissal safe, smooth, and timely by ensuring all changes are shared with your entire carpool group. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support!
📅 Upcoming Dates and Events
December
- 18 - Student Holiday Party - Volunteer Opportunities But you must have your background check completed.
📲 Stay Connected & Get Involved
👉 Click here for everything PTO — upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, membership info, and more:
🔗 Spradley PTO News Letter with Information & Events
We have some fun and exciting events coming up, and we can't wait to see our amazing Spradley families come together to make this year the best one yet!
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
Warmly,
The Spradley PTO Team
Calling All Spradley Dads!
We are excited to welcome back our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) to campus!
Spradley loves seeing our dads involved at school. Your presence makes a powerful, positive impact on our students and school community!
👉 Ready to get involved? Sign up here:
🔗 WATCH D.O.G.S. Volunteer Sign-Up
‼️ Please Note: You must have your background check cleared prior to signing up to volunteer.