September @ Springfield

Get the scoop on September at Springfield Elementary. Check out what's happening and be sure to mark your calendars for the events detailed in our September newsletter!

• September 4 - First Day of School
• September 6 - School Spirit Day
• September 6 - H&S Kona Ice Student Treat
• September 10 - H&S Meeting
• September 17 - Back to School Night
• September 18 - Board of Education Meeting
• September 26 - Grade 6 Camp Ockanickon Trip
• September 28 - Springfield Community Day

Join us on Tuesday, September 17th for this year's Back to School Night. We'll be offering three sessions (6:30, 7:00, & 7:30) with all of our classroom and related arts teachers available, so don't miss this great opportunity to meet our amazing Springfield Elementary School educators!

Congratulations to our staff milestone recipients for the 2024-25 school year:

• Mrs. Secouler - 30 Years
• Mrs. Browning - 30 Years
• Mrs. Angelastro - 25 Years
• Mrs. Linton - 25 Years
• Mrs. Donoghue - Tenure

Our school will be utilizing the K12alerts system to send automated emails, phone calls, and text messages in the event of an unanticipated school closing or other emergent situation. Parents/guardians must opt-in to receive these alert messages by completing the form linked below. This form must be completed by no later than Friday, September 20th in order to be entered into the K12alerts database.

Registration: https://forms.gle/PKXasfXRneHHjjUt8

For those families dropping off students in the morning, please be reminded that the drop-off window is 8:30 - 8:40 AM. If it is past 8:40, you must park and escort your child to the Main Office (for everyone's safety, students should not be let out of vehicles at the end of the bus loop).

Looking to surprise your child with a birthday treat during the school day? If so, please review and follow the guidelines below:

• Birthday treats can be purchased directly from our cafeteria using the order form attached to this newsletter. To ensure the cafeteria has ample supply of the treats you'd like to order, we ask that the form is submitted at least two weeks prior to when you'd like the treats to be given out.
• You may send in treats for your child; however, ONLY prepackaged and sealed products are permitted. Due to a number of food allergies throughout the student population, we can only allow prepackaged and sealed products so that the ingredients list can be reviewed by our school nurse prior to any treats being given out. DO NOT send in any homemade items or loose items such as doughnuts or soft pretzels.
• Whether purchased from the cafeteria or sent in as a prepackaged & sealed product, all birthday treats will be given out during the student lunch periods.

If you're in need of before and/or after school care, we've got you covered. Our Extended Day Program is run by school staff and is available each morning from 7:00 - 8:30 and each afternoon from 3:20 - 6:00. The program is available five days per week, and drop-in supervision is offered for those unexpected situations. Register online by clicking here!

Our Springfield Elementary Chess Team wants you! This year we will be working with The Knight School to offer an after school Chess Club for interested students (Kindergarten - 6th grade) at Springfield Elementary. The program will run each Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:45, starting on September 10th and running through June 10th with a fee of $100 per month, per student. Each participating student will receive their own chess set, bag, and T-Shirt. The Knight School's high-energy chess classes are developmentally appropriate and cleverly targeted directly at the kindergarten through 6th-grade set, and students will no doubt have fun as they learn the game and master the skills (perhaps even to the point where they're challenging their parents/guardian in chess!).

If you are interested in having your child participate, please use the link below to register via The Knight School's website. Questions regarding the program can be directed to the following email: jon@theknightschool.com or call and chat with Coach Sierra at 609-977-5073.

Registration Link: https://tksprinceton.jumbula.com/elementary-chess

Download the flyers for these H&S Association events at the bottom of this newsletter.

A band of trolls are coming to Burlington County, and they will soon be taking up residence in local parks, downtowns and other outdoor destinations. The trolls are part of Burlington County Troll Trek, a new public art exhibition organized by the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Parks System and inspired by the Big Rusty troll created by world renown sculptor Thomas Dambo at the site of Hainesport’s future Creek Turn Park.

Big Rusty is made from mostly recycled materials found on the property, which was previously an abandoned ceramics factory. The massive statue has become a popular homage to recycling, sustainability and the power of imagination. The new trolls are also being crafted by area artists from recycled and natural materials and are intended to help amplify Dambo’s message and provide Big Rusty some new friends.

Residents and visitors will get to meet 18 new trolls very soon, and a couple of them will be introduced at the Burlington County’s Arts After Dark festival on Sept. 28 at Historic Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton.

The festival runs from 4 PM to 9 PM and will feature music and theater performances, fine art exhibits, poetry and more. The Troll Trek kickoff will be held at 6 PM and will feature the unveiling of two Smithville trolls. A map with the exact location of every troll will also be made available following the ceremony.

Did you know that the Burlington County Parks System is made of 15 parks open daily from 8AM to dusk! There's so much to do and you don't have to travel far. You can find out about all the events (it's not just Troll Trek!) in their Fall 2024 Program Guide. Open the attachment below or click on the picture to view the guide and start planning for some Fall fun right here in Burlington County.

Email: cvaughn@springfieldschool.org
Website: www.springfieldschool.org
Location: 2146 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Jobstown, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-723-2479