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Finishing out the calendar year!

It seems amazing that we are in our final week of school for 2025! We have lots of fun activities planned this week as we finish our December to Remember!

I hope everyone has a relaxing and wonderful winter break! Monday, Dec. 22 - Friday, Jan. 2.

Monday, January 5 is an asynchronous elearning day - assignments are posted. There will be no Google Meet on January 5.

Tuesday, January 6 is our first day back in person!

Mobile Dentists are Coming!

Sing up forms were sent home with students this past week. Please return the form by Thursday, Dec. 18, if you plan to have your child participate. The dentists will be coming to Springfield Feb. 11 & 12.

Meet Mr. Bauer

Mr. Bauer is the instructional coach for Springfield. Prior to coming to Springfield, he was a kindergarten teacher.

As an instructional coach, he plays an instrumental part in helping to improve student achievement by working alongside teachers and building their capacity and knowledge in evidence-based instructional practices. We use student data and student work samples to help improve classroom instruction and increase student achievement. He also supports high-quality instruction in classrooms by working collaboratively with teachers through the use of coaching cycles that include modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, and providing feedback to teachers. Another part of his job is to be a continuous learner who models improvement and lifelong learning while demonstrating a commitment to student success.

An interesting fact about Mr. Bauer: He is a published author! He write children's stories

about his dogs, Millie and Mae!

Reminders about Chromebooks

Please make sure you are monitoring your child's technology usage.

Please remember that students are expected to be on Google Meets during eLearning Days. Students should not be on Google Meets unless their teachers assign them to it.

Thank you for ensuring our students are appropriately using their school issued devices.

Cold Weather Reminders!

As the temperature cools, we wanted to share a few reminders:

We go outside for recess unless the temperature is below 12 degrees. Students are outside for approximately 10-15 minutes.
If a child wants to play in the snow, they must have both snowboots and snowpants.
Please reach out to Ms. Drake, school counselor, if your child needs outerwear. We will do our best to help!

Springfield Family and Friends Information

Our Family and Friends Group does incredible work to support both students and staff, and we’d love for you to be a part of it! Consider attending a meeting to learn more and see how your time and talents can make a difference. We have many exciting activities and events in the works! Please mark Thursday, January 29 down with more information to come soon!

Wednesday, January 14: Literacy Night

Thursday, January 29: Springfield Family and Friends Meeting

February: Art Night

March: Math Night

Drop Off Safety Reminder!

We are seeing an increase in students being dropped off before school. Please make sure students remain in your car or you are with them until school staff is outside ready to welcome students.

Thank you for your patience!

Inclement Weather & eLearning Days

Please remember that if we have inclement weather, we may have to delay or cancel school. If school is cancelled, we will most likely have an elearning day. All students will be expected to to be in their classrooms Google Meet 9::00-11:55. Teachers will be available in the afternoon by email or dojo to answer any questions or provide small group assistance 12:25-3:00.

We are committed to working with you!

If you would like to talk to your child's teacher, counselor, the principal, please either call or email the person to set up a time. We value your time and want you to have our full attention.

Please understand that there are many things that we do during the school day and may not be able to meet with you without an appointment. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Important Dates

Salvation Army Food & Book Drive Continues

Monday, Dec. 15

December to Remember Continues!

Tuesday, Dec. 16

3-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Last Day to Drop Off Canned Foods at Springfield

3-4:30 Honor Society Meeting

4:30-6 Springfield Winter Pottery Night

Thursday, Dec. 18

3-4:30 Girls BB Practice

Friday, Dec. 19

8:00 Intramurals

3:45 Girls BB vs. Pine - Home

Next Level News

Want to know what is going on across the school district? Take a look at the monthly Next Level News!

Volunteer Procedures

All volunteers must be screened prior to helping in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, or other activities. In order to be approved, you must have your license scanned in the office first and then turn in a volunteer form. Approval can take a few weeks so please turn in your volunteer form in early! Once approved, you are approved for 3 years.

More information can be found at: MCAS Volunteers Information

Aren't sure if you have already been approved? Please reach out to Mrs. Bevitori in the office!

Safety Reminders

We are committed to ensuring our students are safe at school. With this in mind, please remember the following:

Please enter and exit through the front door only.
Please push the button at give your name and purpose of visit when asked.
Once entering the building, please go immediately to the office.

Absences & Dismissal Plans

If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 AM. If you do not reach someone, please leave a message.

Please remember to call by 1:30 if you have a change in dismissal plans - i.e. riding the bus instead of being picked up. After 1:30, we cannot guarantee that the student and teacher will be able to get the information.

Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menu - Winter 2025