Springfield SHARK Bites
Home of the Sharks! March 18, 2024
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Michigan City Area Schools Strategic Plan - Pillar 1
There are 5 Pillars that make up the MCAS Strategic Plan. This week, we are going to look at Pillar 1: Culture and Environment. Within the pillar, we are exploring ways to enhance both sports and extracurricular activities across the district for all grade levels. We are also focusing on safety while updating, beautifying, and possibly adding facilities. The final initiative of this pillar is to strengthen the overall culture for district staff, celebrating.
What does that mean for our Springfield Community?
- I am excited to announce that we are going to have coed volleyball for our 5th and 6th graders this spring! Mrs. Criner, who has extensive playing experience from elementary to college level and coaching experience at the high school, will be leading this charge as our coach! Permission slips are available and need to be returned this week so practice can start next week!
- As you may already know, we have two staff members that were chosen as Springfield Teacher of the Year - Mrs. McMeans and Support Staff of the Year - Ms. Shelly. These two are now in the running for Michigan City Area Schools Teacher and Support of the Year. These two are two of the amazing staff that we have at Springfield and we are excited to celebrate!
- Ms. Job, Mrs. Kubaszyk, and Ms. Kutch are also bringing back Girls on the Run! Our girls are building confidence, kindness, and decision making skills!
This is just a few of the many exciting things that are happening at Springfield and in MCAS!
ABCs of Active Reading
Do you know the difference between reading and active reading? Reading just 15 minutes a day makes a huge difference in the lives of our children. This is true for all children at any level!
Please take a moment to watch this 3 minute video on how the ABCs of Active Reading
Third Grading Period Report Cards and Awards
Because we are so close to Spring Break and then ILEARN begins, we are going to do our third grading period awards within classrooms instead of schoolwide. The 3rd grading period awards will be only be students and teachers - we will not have parents and families during this event.
Our end of the year award date will be announced soon and will be schoolwide so our families and friends can celebrate our accomplishments!
Focusing on School
Please remember the importance of students focusing on their education during the day. Please make sure students are not bringing toys, electronics, and stuffed animals to school.
Pi Night was a Success!
Thank you to evryone that attended our Pi Night! We had a fabulous time! Congratulations to Lana and Louie for winning the raffle and pieing Ms. Emshwiller!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 19
Girls on the Run Practice
3-4:15 NEHS Meeting
Wednesday, March 20
6th Grade College @ Career Fair at Lake Hills - during the school day
Thursday, March 21
7:45 All Pro Dad Meeting
Girls on the Run Practice
Looking Ahead:
Thursday, March 28 - Bunny Hop
Friday, March 29 - Good Friday - No School
April 1-5 - Spring Break
April 26 - Carnival!
Springfield Family and Friends - Save the date for activities!
Thursday, March 28 - Bunny Hop
Friday, April 26 - Springfield Carnival Returns! Save the date!
You can email using springfieldsharkspto@gmail.com
Family and Friends of Springfield Facebook Page
Springfield Volunteers
Absences & Dismissal Plans
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.
Questions?
Contact Information
Mrs. Bevitori, Secretary - cbevitori@mcas.k12.in.us
Mrs. Feikes, Instructional Coach - jfeikes@mcas.k12.in.us
Ms. Maher, Student Success Coach - e.maher@mcas.k12.in.us
Ms. McFerson, Counselor - vmcferson@mcas.k12.in.us
Mrs. Tarnow, Nurse - ltarnow@mcas.k12.in.us
Email: lemshwiller@mcas.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mcas.k12.in.us/springfield
Location: 3054 West 800 North, Michigan City, IN 46360, USA
Phone: (219) 873-2117
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/springfieldschoolpto