The Weekly Update
Springfield Twp MS - Season 6, Episode 21 - Jan 27
From the Principals
Sometimes in-service days can be a mystery for students and families on these days off. What are those teachers doing behind closed doors? Today, teachers spent time refining their understanding of "authentic learning" - working to bring relevancy and real-world applications to the lessons they teach. Teachers chose from a variety of sessions to deepen their understanding of authentic learning by asking deeper questions, sparking curiosity, and varying processes, products, and audiences in the classroom. Oh... and a chili cookoff.
Healthy Teeth = Beautiful Smile and Healthy me
Drink more water to wash away food particles
Buy a new toothbrush every 3 months. Old toothbrushes grow bacteria.
Chew gum with xylitol
Eat a healthy diet. Sugar and fast carbohydrates are bad for teeth. Diet high in protein and vegetables will strengthen your teeth.
Brush twice a day for two minutes at a time.
Floss daily.
Visit your dentist every 6 months.
Spartan Gear for Sale
Black History Month
Be Part of the Conversation presents Mock Teen Bedroom and Parenting On Your Feet Presentation
As part of the School District of Springfield Township's partnership with Be Part of the Conversation, we are pleased to present "Mock Teen Bedroom" and "Parenting on Your Feet" at the Middle School Library on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. This in-person event will provide families with information on identifying drug and alcohol use in teenagers and the trends that put kids at risk for substance abuse. Pre-registration is required at conv.zone/sdst. We hope to see you there!
Winter 2023 Equitable Practices Newsletter and Report Card
On January 17th, 2023, the district presented Year 1 of the Equity Action Plan to the Board of School Directors. We have accomplished so much as a district over the past calendar year and we are excited to share it with our entire community. Please take a moment to check out our Winter 2023 Equity Newsletter. This publication is filled to the brim with goal reporting, district-wide events, educational information, videos, resources, and so much more. In addition, we hope you will take this opportunity to check out our Report Card, which highlights our Year 1 goals and our progress.
Family Resources
The Office of Support Services is pleased to present the Winter 2023 Family Resources Newsletter. This publication is filled with resources for families, including in-person and online events, newsletters filled with articles, videos, and links to resources, and lists of community service organizations. Take a moment to review the extensive list of options!
Spring Sports
Spring Sports start March 15th. If you have not played a fall or winter sport, a PIAA physical and paperwork is required prior to participation. Only a recertification form is needed from athletes that played a fall or winter sport at SMS.
SMS Sports
Coached Needed
- Boys Lacrosse
- 8th Grade Softball
Please apply on our website. Questions? Contact Kieran_Brady@sdst.org
January
27th: School Closed
27th: MP2 Ends
28th: Wrestling Tourney
February
2nd: MP 2 Report Cards
8th: NAEP Testing
10th: Grade Level Meetings
16th: Early Dismissal
17th: School Closed
17th: Multicultural Students
Club Leadership Conference
20th: School Closed
21st: S.O.B. Survey
23rd: Black History Program
March
6th - 9th: SB Reg.
9th: MP3 Interims
17th: Early Dismissal
17th: Conferences
17 - 19: SMS Musical
24th: Early Dismissal
24th: Conferences
31st: MP3 Ends
Upcoming PRIDE Trips
7th Grade: On Monday, February 13th, the 7th grade will be traveling to Hatfield Ice to skate and lunch is included! This trip is to reward students for demonstrating positive behaviors in school. 7th-grade teachers have been awarding points to students for being prompt, prepared, and polite. Students who have earned 75 PRIDE points are eligible for this trip. Students can check in with their homeroom teacher about their point progress.