Bulldog Bulletin

• Message from the Principal
• Important Dates
• Students Report Directly To Homeroom on Monday, January 27
• Food Trucks in our Family Consumer Science Class
• Coding Expo at Springer
• Secondary School Leadership Conference
• Engineering Your Tomorrow
• Bulldog Sneaker Ball
• 8th Grade Parent Meeting
• Parent Volunteers Needed!
• Inclusion Day T Shirts for Sale
• Students Wanting To Attend Basketball Games
• Homework Club
• SFA Dine Out Night at Mazzella's Pizza
• Schoology Access for Parents
• SAFE-DE
• Transportation: WheresTheBus App
• Volunteering at Springer Middle School

Springer Families,

We have reached the halfway point of the school year! It seems like just yesterday are newest Bulldogs were walking through the doors of their first year of middle school ready to take on their next big chapter of life. Our returning students were coming back more comfortable than ever as they knew what our high expectations were at Springer. So as we turn the corner and head into the third marking period, this is always a good time to reset. Reflect on how the first semester went and what, if any, changes need to be made going into semester two. Typically, we see a bit of a drop in report card grades going into the second half of the year as students are over any “honeymoon” period that existed. So I encourage you to sit down with your child and set goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-based). For example, a good goal could be “By the 3rd marking interim period I will have nothing less than a B in 6 of my 7 classes” or “In all my classes I will turn in all my work and have zero missing or incomplete assignments”. It’s also wise to set a reward for hitting the goal. The human brain is designed to achieve when the “reward center” in our brain is activated!

Students will report directly to homeroom on Monday, January 27th to receive their updated schedules that will have their new Semester 2 elective and related arts classes.

If you have any questions, concerns, or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me or one of my administrators. We are eager to help.

All The Best,

Dr. Sterling H. Seemans

Principal

2024-2025 Middle School Daily Rotation Schedule

BSD School Calendar

Athletics Calendar

• 1/27/25: First Day of Marking Period 3
• 2/4/25: Report Cards Distributed
• 2/6/25: 8th Grade Parent Information Night
• 2/11/25: SFA Dine Out Day/Night at Mazzella's Pizza
• 2/21/25: Sneaker Ball School Dance

Students should report directly to their homerooms as they arrive on Monday, January 27. Students will receive their new schedules, which will include their new semester 2 (marking periods 3 and 4) classes. Students core classes will mostly stay the same.

Students in Mrs. Johnson's Family and Consumer Science classes completed their end of the semester activities where they designed a food truck meal to "sell" to Springer staff. Students designed their food trucks in our CTE class and created menus. Our students not only cooked their items, but learned about food safety and hospitality management. Our staff loved the treats and goodies which were all extremely delicious!

Students in Ms. Dech's Coding class showcased their final activity of the semester. Students have been working hard all semester on creating the codes for their own games and story animations. Staff had the chance to come down and test out their games and experience their story animations. It was a wonderful way to wrap up semester 1 for these students!

Students from Springer's BRIDGES program and National Junior Honor Society teamed up and attended a Secondary Student Leadership Conference together. This conference was open to middle and high schools who wanted to learn how they can begin, continue, and/or enhance their inclusive footprint in their school. Topics included planning activities to increasing inclusion at their school, with a focus on planning Spirit Week and a chance to try out unified fitness equipment and activities. This was a great opportunity for all!

Kick off the new year with a bang at "Engineering Your Tomorrow" on Saturday, February 22! This is a great opportunity for middle school girls to leap into the exciting world of STEM by engaging in fun, hands-on experiments that ignite curiosity and creativity! Imagine their excitement as they connect with inspiring engineers and rockstar scientists who are eager to share their wisdom and spark the girls' passion for discovery!

But that's not all—we've got sessions for you too! Parents, caregivers, and teachers will gain invaluable insights and tips on how to guide the next generation through the maze of academic and career choices in the STEM universe.

Together, we can empower young women to explore, innovate, and thrive in the world of science and engineering!

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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a "Sneaker Ball" school dance on Friday, February 21 from 6pm-8pm. Students are encouraged to wear their best sneakers and dress casually for the dance. The cost of the dance is $5 and any student who has been nominated for a BARK band will get to go for free. Students who have 2 or less referrals and no suspensions from Friday, January 10 to Thursday, February 20th will be permitted to go to the dance.

On Thursday, February 6th their will be a brief meeting in lieu of the SFA meeting for 8th grade parents. We will be covering topics such as 8th grade promotion ceremony, next steps for high school, the 8th grade formal dance and more. We hope to see you in the Springer auditorium at 6:30pm.

Our 8th grade formal will be on Saturday May 17, 2025. Our formal is an annual tradition where parents of students from all grade levels pitch in to pull off a variety of tasks which include creating decorations, set up, tear down, food and drink, etc. In order to make this event as special as it has been each and every year before it, we are in desperate need of volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please complete the form below. We will hold a special meeting with anyone interested in the near future to begin planning for this wonderful end of the year event for our 8th graders.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCYXNazKm3bzX9AAsfGFeWqyXZRLb9J27YJ893ZVLqPI-_Og/viewform?usp=dialog

2025 Spread the Word - INCLUSION T-shirts

STUDENT/FAMILY ORDER FORM

Please submit order and money by February 7th. There is a bin in the main office for students to place order forms.

T-shirts are $7.00 – You may pay by check or by Venmo. Please make Checks payable to Springer Middle School – include your child’s name and shirt size on the check. Venmo may be sent to @Leeanne-Henretty (last four digits of phone # - 4408). Please include student’s name and shirt size in the memo.

Please note that this is not a fundraiser. T-shirts are sold at cost to help raise awareness about the campaign. Shirts will be worn in March – details to follow.

T-shirt color is mint green and the 2025 slogan is: INCLUSION: All day. Every Day. Everywhere.

With the limited space in our gym, we are requiring that any student who wishes to attend a basketball game needs to have their parent or guardian with them to attend. Students who wish to attend as spectators will need to check in at the door by an administrator. Students without their parent or guardian will be asked to leave. We will not permit a parent or guardian to bring multiple students who are not their direct caregiver.

When Springer students return in January we are excited to announce our return of our Homework club! The Springer Homework Club is a voluntary after-school program providing academic assistance to students. Homework Club is a program which is held from 3:15 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. on Wednesdays. They meet in room 184 which provides a quiet place to study for each student to assist them in completing their assignments. There will be supervision and access to teachers and school tutors who have been trained to assist students in their studies. A Google form will be added to students' counselor corner page in Schoology for students to sign up, but it can also be found below:

https://forms.gle/KMqsPqenddDJFy8Q7

Please join us for the next SFA Dine Out Night on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 10:00am-9:00pm. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the SFA, which helps make Springer a better place to learn and work for our students and staff. Please bring the flier below or show a picture of it on your phone to ensure the SFA receives the donation!

If you need help access Schoology as a parent to help support your child, please click the following link to access a document that will provide you step-by-step directions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZjlNYAoqfGxHO3dciOvXU5JOb11Zj7-E69a7-lPn4w4/edit?usp=sharing

Families, you are encouraged to visit the following link on the BSD website to find out more information about Transportation. For your convenience, we have Where is the Bus app and a brand new bus scanner to help you see when your child(ren) are boarding the bus. Students will either enter their school IDs or lunch numbers. You will receive information in the upcoming weeks on when students will receive their school IDs. Happy Riding!! https://www.brandywineschools.org/families/transportation/bus-scanners

Springer Middle School relies on the generosity of time from our great families within the community. We welcome those who want to help be apart of our village and have a plethora of opportunities for volunteers to engage with our students and staff to better the middle school experience of our youth.

Parents who are interested in volunteering at Springer Middle School will need to follow the Brandywine School District's policy for background checks. Please follow this link: Volunteering at BSD to be properly cleared to work with our students. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact the main office.

Background checks are good for 1 calendar year