Vision:

Spring Trail Elementary inspires each individual to believe in their potential for success by providing a safe, engaging, and diverse learning environment.

Mission:

Spring Trail Elementary is a safe and diverse learning community where staff and students work collaboratively to support and prepare students for lifelong learning through an academically challenging environment.

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On Friday, November 8, Spring Trail will host a Veteran’s Day assembly. We are asking any friends and family members who have served in the military to join us. Our hope is that students become more aware of the important role veterans have played in keeping our country safe and free.

The day will begin with coffee and donuts at 8:15 AM for veterans, followed by an all-school assembly at 9:00 AM. The assembly will include an introduction and recognition of veterans, brief speech, and some surprises by our students. If you are interested in participating in our assembly, you can ask your child for the flyer that was sent home this week or contact the office to retrieve the flyer.

Sincerely,

Noelle Dupuis, Principal

Jason Krause, Assistant Principal

Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often!

Our current attendance ratings are listed below and can also be located on Spring Trail's windows at our front entrance.

Overall School Percentage: 96.4%

Kindergarten: 96.5%

First Grade: 95.8%

Second Grade: 96.4%

Third Grade: 96.5%

Fourth Grade: 97.1%

Fifth Grade: 95.8%

Sixth Grade: 96.4%

It's time for a "squishy" new attendance incentive!!!! Beginning November 4th and running through December 18th, we will be giving out PAW raffle tickets weekly. Students who attend school for a full week will earn a PAW raffle that will be added to a bin for each grade level. This means kiddos will have the opportunity to earn seven PAW raffle tickets!!!! We can't wait to give away those tickets for all those who are present and engaged at Spring Trail! On December 18th, Mr. Krause and Mrs. Dupuis will give away EIGHT squishmallows!!! Will your child come home with one?!?!?!?

We have had a few parents reach out stating they are unable to reach the office in the morning. Please understand that the phone will be redirect to our attendance line until approximately 8:30am. We ask that you please leave a message stating the reason for your child's absence and if you need a call back from the staff. You are also welcome to send an email to our attendance address at springtrailattendance@u-46.org.

If you need to speak directly to the nurse or principals, please follow the prompts on the message to redirect the line.

Thank you!

Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide. It typically spans five days and marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival is deeply rooted in Hindu culture but is also celebrated by Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, each attributing different meanings and legends to the occasion.

This year, Diwali began on October 31 and will conclude on November 4. The festival's timing varies each year based on the Hindu lunar calendar, often occurring in October or November. The main celebration (Lakshmi Puja) typically taking place on the darkest night of the Hindu lunisolar month, Kartika. The dates are significant because they are determined by the positioning of the moon, making Diwali not just a time of celebration but also a celestial event that reflects the harmony between traditional practices and natural cycles.

The staff at Spring Trail would like to wish everyone who celebrates a very prosperous Diwali! May your celebration be filled with joy and light!

I am always impressed by the number of families that come out to the building to celebrate Halloween with us! I'm so grateful that the weather cooperated for us this year even though it was a little windy! I think the kids enjoyed showing off their costumes. I know the staff at Spring Trail really enjoyed showing you all how we DOVE into LEARNING this year!!!

Lena reached out and wants to give Miss Ada a HUGE SHOUT OUT.

Miss Ada, Lena wants you to know that you are "so sweet" and that you "always say something positive"!

I think Lena nailed it with this shout out! Miss Ada shows us each and every day how much she cares for our students.

Over the course of the school year, Mr. Krause and I like to recognize our staff for the wonderful work that they are doing each day at Spring Trail. We include quotes from our students in the recognition certificates and post them in our foyer. This month we would like to recognize the following staff members for their contributions to making Spring Trail such a special place to learn and grow!

Thank you for all you do Ms. Heiser, Mrs. Streu, Mrs. Baughman, Mrs. Emro, Miss Boese, Mrs. Pettey. Mrs. Buehler, Mrs. Szczygiel-Smolenski, Miss Caputo, Ms. Asta, Miss D'Agostini, Ms. Hatch, Mrs. Chuman, Ms. Prokopeas, Ms. Bierman, and Mrs. Lane!

If you are interesting in submitting a Shout Out on a staff member, please feel free to click on this form.

Spring Trail Elementary wants to give back to the community during the season of giving! We will be collecting donations over the course of the month. The donations will be given to the Hanover Township Food Pantry. Classes or grade levels can compete in a friendly "turkey race." Each time a class donates, their "turkey" moves closer to the "harvest" goal. The winning classrooms will get a SPECIAL PRIZE!

Here is what we are collecting:

Household Items

• Laundry Detergent

• Diapers/Pull-ups

• Baby Wipes

• Toilet Paper

• Dish Soap

• Paper Towels

• Cleaning Supplies

Personal Care Items

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Feminine Products

• Soap/Liquid Soap

• Toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Hand Sanitizer

• Body Lotion

Let the Giving Gobbler game begin.....

Spring Trail Elementary will once again be putting up our Giving Tree in December. We will be sending home a paper flyer to our families on November 30 about how you can access an ornament on our Giving Tree.

Throughout Red Ribbon Week, our students and teachers had a friendly competition for the best drug free door! Every door was decorated with lots of fun and creativity! This years Red Ribbon Week and Halloween door decorating contest winners are...........

Ms. Price's Kindergarten Classroom

Ms. Paul's K/1 Classroom

Mrs. Buehlers 5th Grade Classroom!

Each class earned a Golden Ticket from Mrs. Dupuis & Mr. Krause

Don’t get caught in a fishing net! Students you can silly string the Principals & Staff!

Turn as many PAW’s into your teacher's tank by Friday, November 1st!

This week we had our Carol Stream Fire Department come out and visit our students and share some important facts and tips of what to do in the case of a fire situation.

You can now engage with Mrs. Dupuis, Mr. Krause and Spring Trail Elementary via social media! Be sure to check out our updates!!!!

X:

@ndupuis5

@Jason_Krause5

Instagram:

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If you are in need of childcare before or after school, Right At School has openings. The best part about the program is that it is housed right at Spring Trail. The staff are wonderful and they help ensure the children get their homework completed.

Our very own Right At School friends are hosting a fundraiser to support Anderson Animal Shelter. Please consider donating.

This bike has been sitting on the bike stand for several days. I believe the chain is off which makes it difficult to move. If this belongs to you, be sure to swing by to pick it up but you might want to adjust that chain first.