Springtown High School Families,

It has been a fantastic week here at Springtown High, and I am excited to share some highlights with you!

First, congratulations to our football team and coaches on their outstanding victory against Castleberry this past Thursday night. Their hard work and determination earned them the title of Bi-District Champions, and we couldn't be prouder of their success. The team has worked tirelessly all season, and this win is a true testament to their dedication. Well done, and we look forward to what’s next!

Additionally, our FFA students traveled to the District LDEs (Leadership Development Events) this Friday, and we are eager to hear about their results. We know our students gave their best effort, and we’re proud of their commitment to leadership and agriculture. We’ll be cheering them on as we await the outcome!

As we look ahead, please remember that next week is a four-day week, with Thanksgiving following closely behind. It’s a great time to reflect on all the accomplishments of the fall semester and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and a restful break ahead. Thank you for your continued support of our school and students!

Sincerely,

Mr. H

Principal

Springtown High School

Monday (11/18)

• FFA Meeting- SHS Cafeteria @5PM
• Board Meeting- Admin Building @6PM

Tuesday (11/19)

• Girls BB @ Gainesville
• Boys BB - Home vs Boyd

Wednesday (11/20)

• TSI Testing- Library Closed
• NHS Fall Induction Ceremony- SHS Auditorium @ 6PM
• NHS Reception- SHS Library @ 7PM

Thursday (11/21)

• Girls JV1 & JV2 Basketball Tournament @ Weatherford
• Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Keene

Friday (11/22)

• Student Holiday- No School For Students

Saturday (11/23)

• Girls JV1 & JV2 Basketball Tournament @ Weatherford
• Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Keene

Looking Ahead

• 11/25-11/29- Thanksgiving Break

The SHS Counseling Office is now on Facebook! Please like, share, and follow us for a peak at what we've been up to and updates from the counseling office!

For all information please click the link below.

Please send all attendance notes to aharkcom@springtownisd.net.

For further questions, please call 817-220-3888.

Please note that school will start at 7:55 AM this year.

Pep Rally Dates:

9/19- Color Wars

9/27- HOCO

10/25- "Whata-Senior"

• 11/18- FFA Meeting- SHS Cafeteria @ 5PM

SHS Student Council officers and members recently attended the District 3 Conference held at Coppell High School. These students gave up their Saturday to attend and learn from other student leaders. They hope to bring what they learned at the conference into new and exciting events for the students of SHS.

Project Celebration is a lock-in event conducted by educators, parents and community partners

to help keep students safe and alcohol-free after Senior Prom. Parents of Senior SHS students

have volunteered as board members and we welcome any and all volunteers to help make this a

very special night for our Seniors. Please watch for upcoming fundraising events held

throughout our community!

Join our Facebook group. We also have a GroupMe! Let us know on FB you’d like to be added.

Senior Sunrise was a huge success! We are excited to see what 2024-2025 has instore for these seniors!

Helping Your Teen Develop an Attitude of Gratitude: Part 3
We’re continuing our month-long series of strategies to help your teen adopt an “attitude of gratitude”. Give the following a try and see how it goes!

1. Encourage your teen to keep a journal. Journaling is an excellent way to learn about your feelings and cultivate mindfulness. Journaling can be difficult to start, especially if you don’t know how to describe the feelings you’re having. Pro tip: look for guided journals for teens with prompts to help them get started!

2. Serve others as a family. Serving others is one of the best ways to develop gratitude. Volunteering can help you feel more grateful for what you have and helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It’s also a great way to get involved in your community!

3. Perform random acts of kindness. Acts of kindness can release neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, which can improve mood, create feelings of satisfaction, and reduce blood pressure. Get your teens involved in doing something nice for a family member, friend, or even a stranger. Try encouraging one small act of kindness each day, like holding the door for someone!

If you have any questions regarding your schedule, we ask you to reach out to your counselor.

• Last Names (A-F) - Ms. Adams -caadams@springtownisd.net
• Last Name (G-M) - Ms. Morrison - rmorrison@springtownisd.net
• Last Name (N-Z) - Ms. Ballard - kballard@springtownisd.net

College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR) Counselor

• Aimee Burtnett, aburtnett@springtownisd.net

Dear Parent and/or Guardian,

Under Texas Education Code requirements, school districts are required to provide guidance and prevention education in elementary and secondary schools.

For the 2024-2025 school year, the Springtown Independent School District will provide programs in the following areas:

• Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 37.0832)
• Responsible Decision-Making, Positive Relationships, and Problem-Solving Skills - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Mental Health Promotion and Intervention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Safe, Supportive, and Positive School Climate - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Grief-Informed and Trauma-Informed Practices - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351) and Fentanyl Prevention & Drug Poisoning Awareness - Grades 6-12 (TEC §38.040)
• Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 38.351)
• Child Abuse and Anti-Victimization Education - Grades PK-12 (Sexual and Physical Child Abuse) (TEC 38.004) - Parental Opt-in Required - see information below
• Healthy Relationships & Dating Violence Prevention Intervention & Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC 37.0831) - Parental Opt-in Required - see information below
• Vaping Prevention (TEC 38.351) - Grades PK-12 [Including HB 114 update of TEC 37 of automatic DAEP disciplinary placement for possession of e-cigarettes/vape products (TEC 38.006(b)(1)]
• Personal Safety Grades PK-4 (TEC 28.004)
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports - PBIS - Grades PK-12 (TEC 38.351)
• Character Education - Grades PK-12 (TEC 29.906)
• School Engagement - Academic, Career, Personal, and Social Abilities - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 33.006)
• High School and Post-Secondary Planning / College, Career, & Military Readiness - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 33.005-006)

Under Texas Education Code Sections 37 and 38, the Springtown Independent School District encourages parental consent for the following topics of Child Abuse & Anti-victimization and Healthy Relationships & Dating Violence Prevention Intervention & Postvention. You may also inform your campus of any concerns or questions you may have regarding our Prevention Education as required by law.

• Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, & Anti-Victimization Education - Grades PK-12 (Sexual and Physical Child Abuse) (TEC §38.004)
• Healthy Relationships & Dating Violence Prevention Intervention & Postvention - Grades PK-12 (TEC § 37.0831)

All programs listed above will be implemented through classroom and group presentations by the Springtown ISD Counseling Department and other district approved community resources.

The Go Center is a cutting-edge resource hub, offering comprehensive guidance on post-secondary education and career paths. Mrs. Burtnett over sees the G Center as a CCMR counselor and is be able to focus on supporting students in college and career readiness. This valuable resource will empower our students to make informed decisions about their future and achieve their academic and professional goals. We're excited about the positive impact they'll have on our school community

We're pumped to announce that starting tomorrow, August 20th, Springtown High School be offering Smart Mouth Pizza! This isn't your typical school pizza—this is a 7-inch personal pizza made with a delicious Honey-Wheat Crust. And the best part? It counts as a reimbursable meal, so ALL students can enjoy it! The pizza will be available at an Ala Carte price of just $4.25 each.

**If this is a hit, we’ll start looking to offer these delicious pizzas at our other campuses too!** Check out these pictures of our Child Nutrition team getting trained to make these amazing pizzas!

MySchoolBucks to SchoolCafe. To be able to add money to a student’s account or check a student’s balance or purchase history, guardians will need to create an account on SchoolCafe, even if one was created with MySchoolBucks.

1. Go to www.schoolcafe.com
2. Complete the box labeled “Need to create an account or contact us?” located at the bottom of the page, type in “Springtown ISD” as the school district, and choose “Go to My District”.
3. Choose the option labeled “Create a new account”
4. Choose “I’m a Parent” and follow the prompts to fill out necessary information to create an account. The student ID number will be needed to add the student to your account. This can be found on Skyward.
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Any positive balances will automatically be carried forward to the 2024-2025 school year. Please allow until August 1, 2024 for all positive balances to be updated in SchoolCafe.

For more information, please check out the district's child nutrition page. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Office at 817-220-2460 or email Laura Champagne, Child Nutrition Director, lchampagne@springtownisd.net or Jennifer Law, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition, jlaw@springtownisd.net.

You can apply online at Schoolcafe.com or scan the QR code. Please know that you can also create your students account, add funds, and monitor what your child is purchasing on this site also.

Please do not hesitate to reach out. Stop by the office, send us an email or call or text us. We're here and ready to assist.