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Comanche Springs Spur News
April 15, 2024
Work together, celebrate growth, focus on learning
A Message from the Principal
Dear Comanche Springs Families,
As I am sure you have read and heard, I will be resigning my position as Comanche Springs principal at the end of the school year due to my husband's declining health. As sad as I am to leave, I am thrilled at the news that Kathleen Eckert will be the next principal. She is a strong, caring leader who I am confident will continue to move our school forward towards its vision of all students learning at high levels. While she will officially join the staff in August, she will be on campus some in the last weeks of this school year. She looks forward to getting to know the Comanche Springs students, staff, and families. Please welcome her warmly.
On another note, if you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 1, please plan to attend our Kindergarten Welcome Night on Tuesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 6:30. Parents and students will have an opportunity to see the kindergarten classrooms, meet the kindergarten teachers, and learn about what to expect in kindergarten. Please share this information with friends and neighbors.
As we begin our final six weeks of the school year, please ensure your child's regular and punctual attendance so they do not miss any opportunities for learning.
Sincerely,
Gina Mayfield
Chicks Hatch in First Grade!
First grade students anxiously awaited the hatching of ten baby chicks this past week as part of their science unit on the life cycles of different animals. The hatching was shared with all the first grade classes as well as others via live stream. The first grade classes will name the chicks this week.
Camp Read S'more
After a long day of STAAR testing, third grade enjoyed a relaxing day of reading their favorite books at Camp Read S'more on Thursday!
Returning Student Verification and New Student Enrollment Now Open
2024 - 2025 school year registration for new students and returning students is now open.
Registration information and details are available at https://www.emsisd.com/Domain/93.
From Coach Gadberry
Dear Families,
There are extra field day shirts that will be on sale in the office starting on Monday 4/15 if you did not get a chance to purchase a shirt for your child. It is first come, first serve, until they are gone. Only youth small, medium, and larges are available for purchase. The cost for the shirt is $12. We can only accept cash and you must provide exact change to purchase a shirt. We will not be able to make change in the office.
Thank you!
Varsity Tutors
Check out Varsity Tutors! This is a great resource for the school year and summer. It is free to all EMS ISD students, K-12.
I encourage you to follow this link to find out much more about the service and how to access it for free through your child's SSO (Single Sign On). https://www.emsisd.com/tutoring
Upcoming STAAR Testing
The STAAR Math test will be given to all students in grades three through five on Tuesday, April 23. STAAR Science for fifth grade will be given on Wednesday, April 24. Please make sure your student is well rested and on time to school for their state exams. The campus will be closed to visitors on both days.
Coming Soon
April 17 - Fourth Grade Field Trip to FW Science Museum
April 23 - STAAR Math, grades 3-5, no visitors on campus
April 24 - STAAR Science, grade 5, no visitors on campus
April 30 - Kindergarten Welcome Night, 5:30 - 6:30 (For Kindergarten 2024-2025 students)
May 3 - Third Grade Field Trip to Fort Worth Nature Center
May 9 - Fifth Grade Field Trip to Fort Richardson
May 10 - Spur Ambassador End-of-Year Celebration
May 17 - Field Day
May 24 - Last Day of School, Class Parties at 10:45-11:45, Fifth Grade Clap-out (Time TBD)
Recently Added Events
End-of-Year Award Ceremonies
May 20
- Kindergarten, 1:30
May 21
- PreK, 9:00
- First Grade, 12:45
- Fifth Grade, 1:45
May 22
- Second Grade, 8:30
- Third Grade, 9:15
- Fourth Grade, 1:45
Watch for Express Early Check-in Links!
About Us
Email: gmayfield@ems-isd.net
Website: emsisd.com/comanchespringselem
Location: 8100 Comanche Springs Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: (817)847-8700
Facebook: facebook.com/comanchespringselem
Twitter: @mmendellap