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Chromebook Reminders

Please remember the Chromebook your child takes home is school property. It should only be used for school work. They are sent in case of inclement weather. If the student does not need the Chromebook for a school activity, please have them keep it in their backpack.

We, unfortunately, have had some incidents where students have joined a Google Meet with friends and inappropriate discussions have occurred.

Please remember the importance of monitoring your child's technology usage.

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!

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!

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.

Info from the Springfield Family and Friends!

We are excited to share news from our Family and Friends! You will find flyers attached below with more information.

- This Thursday, November 13, we are hosting a give back night at Full Tilt! Just show the flyer so we get credit for your visit!

- We are offering great Shark and Wolves tumblers. If you are interested, please fill out the flyer that was sent home with students.

- This Thursday, November 13, we will also host our Springfield Family and Friends Meeting. Please plan to join us at 3:10 to help plan upcoming events!

Respect and Empathy in November

November is a great month to focus on the habits of character for respect and empathy. Each Friday, we will wear red! As we continue through the month of November, please talk with your child about these two very important characters.

Talking points for respect include:

Being kind and polite
Listening to others
Think before you speak
Respecting personal space and belongings
Admitting when you are wrong
Avoiding gossip
Speak up if others around you are being unkind.

Talking points for empathy include:

Refraining from making negative statemenets or judgments about others.
Recognize the emotions of another.
Seeing the world from others points of view.
Communicating that you understand their feelings.

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

Monday, Nov. 10

3:45 Girls BB vs. Coolspring - Home

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Veteran's Day - School IS in session

Wednesday, Nov. 12

2nd Grade Study Trip

Thursday, Nov. 13

3-4:30 Girls Basketball Practice

3:10 Family & Friends Meeting

Full Tilt Give Back

Friday, Nov. 14

Wear Red for Respect and Empathy

8:00 Intramurals

3-4:30 Girls BB Practice

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 - Fall 2025