Springmill STEM Elementary

Dear Springmill STEM Parents and Families,
We have had two great weeks at STEM. Our Literacy Night was FANTASTIC thanks to the hard work of Mrs. Vogt and Ms. Berg. Feedback from parents & students was all positive! The book fair went very well, also, earning the school almost $1500 in "Scholastic Bucks" that we can use to buy books and supplies for our classrooms.
Your students may have talked about some visitors in the classrooms last week. The Ohio STEM Learning Network has a program to help schools become STEM schools. They send people from these schools to other model STEM schools so they can see how to do it and ask questions. This year, we were asked to allow visitors into our school. This is a great honor from the organization that runs the state STEM program! They came and watched our teachers and our students throughout the day. They had great things to say - including how well mannered and friendly the students were. You have great kids!
On final note, as the weather has turned colder, we have started enforcing cold weather clothing requirements for students. We take students outside as long as it is not raining (some snow is ok) and the "feels like" temperature is above 15 - 20 degrees. Because we go out even when it's cold, students must have a heavy winter coat to go outside in this weather. We will not let kids in hoodies and sweatshirts to go out when it is this cold, no matter how much they argue. If they do not have a coat, they will stay inside. *If your child has outgrown their coat and you are unable to get one for this winter, we do have coats for students to borrow for recess.
Yours,
Principal Cara Will
Mansfield YMCA Basketball Program Offerings
Youth sports are a great way for children to develop physical, emotional, and social skills while learning invaluable life lessons like discipline, respect, and teamwork. We have an incredible lineup of basketball programs available for all ages and skill levels this season!
Ready to find the perfect fit? Our basketball program is a great opportunity for boys and girls to gain exposure and learn the fundamentals of basketball and teamwork in a positive, safe, and uplifting environment.
MANSFIELD OFFERINGS
THE LEAGUE:
The League is a 5th & 6th-grade competitive basketball program. The League is a partnership between the Mansfield Y and Friendly House, with a focus on advanced skill development, strategic team play, and character building. Teams will compete against other local competitive teams, focusing on preparing players for Middle School Basketball.
Registration begins October 10th ( Register Here) with the league starting on December 8th.
Jr Cavs Developmental League:
In partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers, our Jr. Cavs Basketball League for 1st-6th grades is a fun and exciting way to get your kid in the game and enjoy the many benefits that come with it — staying active, developing agility and coordination, learning teamwork, gaining confidence, and more! Players who enroll in the Jr. Cavs program will receive Cavs-branded jerseys and tickets to a Cavs game.
League Breakdown:
1st & 2nd Grade
3rd & 4th Grade
5th & 6th Grade
Registration begins Oct 31–Dec 30, 2025 / Program runs: Jan 6–Feb 28, 2026
We look forward to helping your child grow and succeed on and off the court!
Lunch Menu for the Week
Put it on Your Calendar!
November🍗
Nov 21
Mid-Term Grade Reports Sent Home
Nov 26-Nov 28
Thanksgiving Break
December⛄
Mon Dec 8
Choir Concert
Wed Dec 10
STEM Only 2 hour delay
Fri Dec 19
End of 2nd Quarter
1 Hour Early Release
Dec 22 - Jan 6
Winter Break
What's Happening at STEM?
Families worked together to solve challenges.
After solving all of the challenges, they had the code to unlock their ticket!
Families shared a great dinner of walking tacos.
Students learned to dance (and burned off some energy)
Made lifelong friendships
And got to take home some amazing new books!
After escaping the moon, students got a ticket to put in their choice of raffle basket. The next day, we chose the winners for the baskets. These are most of the winners (a few were not present for the pictures). As you can see we had some amazing prizes!
Thank you to our raffle prize donors!
- Snow Trails - $300 Gift Package
- DonationX - Cleveland Monsters Hockey Ticket & Cavs Pack
- Oriental Trading Company
- Chipotle
- Penn Station
- GourmetGiftBaskets.com
- 3rd Cup of Tea
- Fresh Ground Coffee House
- Buckeye Imagination Museum
- Mind, Body Align
- Martial Arts Studio
Visitors from other STEM Schools
Because of being a model STEM school, and one of the few elementary schools with a STEM designation in the state, we were asked to host teachers and administrators from other schools to see how our school works! Our students and teachers did a great job of showing that STEM is not just about teaching kids science and technology. It's about a WAY of teaching and helping kids become problem solvers no matter what the subject might be!