Hoofbeat News

Springfield Elementary November 22, 2024

Principal's Message

Parents,

There will be no newsletter next week. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break with your families. Have a great weekend!

COLTivating Excellence,

Adam Fantone

Principal

Upcoming Dates

November 27-December 1 Thanksgiving Break
December 4- Picture Retakes/Make-ups

Springfield News

Spirit Rock- Click here to sign up if you are interested in painting the spirit rock.

Yearbook Orders- Yearbooks will be available to purchase until January 31st, 2025. They must be ordered through the PayFees portal.

School Counseling Update

The School Counseling Department at SFES is collaborating with community partners to support families during the winter holidays. Please see below for holiday support options. Each has its own deadline for registration, but if you would like more information or questions, please contact your school counselor.

Christmas Village Toy Store

This event on December 14 is by invitation only. Invitations are available by contacting your school counselor. Families MUST register through the invitation for a shopping time. This holiday store offers gifts and toys and a substantial discounted price. If you need holiday assistance, but would not like to participate in Angel Tree, this is a great opportunity. If you are interested in an invitation, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW3wEmdURvyepQkfE7Sn4KiyC88jXuEo7d0htWC0X39DnI4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

También está disponible una versión en español de la invitación a la juguetería Christmas Village.

Moms Making Moves Holiday Store

We will provide gifts for Elementary age children and younger; babies and toddlers will be included. Parents/Guardians will be able to shop for unwrapped, brand new gifts for their children for FREE and then, utilize our wrapping center to gift wrap and label onsite. This is an in person event and the registered guardian must be present to shop for the registered children. This event is limited to 25 families and each family may register up to 4 children.

Must register by November 2, 2024 to participate: https://www.momsmakingmoves.org/event-details/holiday-help-family-registration

Event Date and Location: Baxter Close YMCA, December 14, 9am-11am

Este evento está limitado a 25 familias y cada familia puede registrar hasta 4 niños. Los padres pueden comprar de 1 a 3 regalos por niño. Debes registrarte antes del 2 de noviembre.

Thanksgiving- We would love for you to use the document below and send it in to the teachers on November 26th to show our staff how thankful we are for them.

Food Drive-Our first graders are having a food drive to support the Fort Mill Care Center. Check out the writing that Lucas, Angel, Kayden, and Parker did below. More information to come.

Cobalt's Classroom/At Home Tip

Create a learning space: Set aside a dedicated area for schoolwork to help your child focus.

Message From the PTA

The PTA would like to thank everyone for their generosity so far this school year. We are grateful for our families and hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Lunch Menu November 25-26

Mission-Beliefs-Purpose

Mission:
Springfield Elementary will provide a caring and safe environment where staff, students, families, and community engage in the process of teaching and learning together in an effort to continually promote the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students.

Vision:
At Springfield Elementary,
*We create environments where learning is meaningful and engaging
*We ensure students learn, grow, and discover their strengths
*We build positive relationships based on mutual respect
*We hold high expectations for every student

Values:
Colts choose to: