• Message from the Principal
• Important Dates
• New Cell Phone Policy for MP4
• Spring Performance: Finding Nemo Jr.
• Spring Sports Sign-Ups
• Golf Club
• BARK Band Students Enjoy Hot Cocoa Party
• Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
• BINGO Night at Brandywine High School
• Wings Lacrosse
• Homework Club
• SFA Dine Out Night at Simple Greek
• Schoology Access for Parents
• SAFE-DE
• Transportation: WheresTheBus App
• Volunteering at Springer Middle School

Springer Families,

Welcome to March! With Spring on the way and warmer weather on the horizon it is an exciting time at Springer. Our student-athletes will begin tryouts this week and we will soon wrap up the 3rd marking period this month. With Spring Break being so late this year in April, we have limited regular instructional time left before we get to May which is when we have a majority of state standardized testing scheduled. With the end of the year within sight it is important to maintain our focus on remaining engaged in class, turning in assignments, and applying ourselves each and every day. For everyone, it is important to get the needed grades to be successfully promoted to the next grade level. For some their eligibility in athletics may be in jeopardy. For our 8th graders they should be working towards ensuring their eligibility to our 8th grade formal dance in May and to our 8th grade promotion ceremony in June. As a school we want to make sure our students are afforded experiences to connect with the school and enjoy their time at Springer, but above all else we need to ensure our students leave with the education necessary to be successful in high school and beyond. We believe that through high expectations, targeted and differentiated support, and exemplary instruction we will do just that for your child.

On a side note, to our families celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, “Ramadan Mubarak”!

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

• 2/28/25: Ramadan Begins
• 3/3/25: Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
• 3/5/25: 3rd Marking Period Interims Distributed
• 3/7/25: SCHOOLS CLOSED for Parent/Teacher Spring Conferences
• 3/14/25: Spring Performance- Finding Nemo Jr. 7pm
• 3/15/25: Spring Performance- Finding Nemo Jr. 2pm & 7pm
• 3/28/25: SCHOOLS CLOSED Professional Responsibilities Day
• 3/31/25: SCHOOLS Closed Eid al-Fitr

Starting in the 4th marking period Springer Middle School will be implementing a 1-to-1 cell phone pouch system for all students every day. Students will be required to place cell phones and smart watches into a pouch each morning. Students will be responsible for the pouch each day and will return it before dismissal. If staff see any cell phones after dismissal they will be required to turn their phone into the main office and repeat offenders will require having a parent or guardian come pick the phone up at Springer.

Our focus should be learning each day. We have seen an increase in cell phone related offenses. Additionally, we feel strongly that their is significant learning loss and undesirable behaviors occurring, which can be directly linked to the access students have to their cell phones. Our staff feel implementing this strategy, which has been done at schools across the state and country to rave results, will have a positive impact on the educational, social, and emotional experience our students will have at Springer Middle School.

I will be hosting Town Hall event on the evening of March 6 at 6:30pm to discuss any parent concerns with our new policy. I have attached a brief presentation below for review, which I will speak to more in depth on March 6. Any questions or concerns regarding this new policy can be directed to Dr. Seemans at sterling.seemans@bsd.k12.de.us.

Spring sports begin March 3rd. Anyone interested in signing up for baseball, softball, tennis, track, or girls soccer should complete the signup form on the Counselor Corner page or use the link below. You must also have a DIAA physical on file with Nurse Grant by Friday, February 28th. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Oberholzer (matthew.oberholzer@bsd.k12.de.us). Softball will have an interest meeting after school on Friday, February 28th, in the gym.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvUsDDUtUv18BT095OY-nrRbP_z6U8O7LX58hO92bYpikdXg/viewform

Interested in learning to play golf or perfecting your skills in the game? Join the Springer Golf Club. Signups and information are available in your counselor’s corner schoology page. All grade and experience levels accepted! Please fill out the google form and then stop by the choir room to see Mrs. Ferrara for a permission slip. All golfers must have a DIAA physical on file with the nurse before the first practice.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Yrphiug7bT4hMOcV9pgOVszmSwn3y96VVBgxgTfCRjH5wA/viewform

Earlier this week our students who have received BARK bands were treated to cookie and hot cocoa! BARK bands are awarded to students who are nominated by a specific teacher each month. These students exhibit our BARK expectations regularly and go above and beyond. We are always happy to recognize our students for the wonderful things they do everyday in our building.

Schools will be closed on Friday, March 7 in order for schools to conduct parent/teacher conferences. With limited slots, families of students who are struggling to find success have been contacted to schedule a time to meet. If time slots become available, grade level staff will communicate that to families. Should you wish to schedule a time to meet with your child's teachers to discuss their progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to a grade level assistant principal and/or school counselor.

To all of the 6th Grade Choir, Band, and Orchestra parents, if your child has not paid at least the $25 deposit to go on the Dorney Park trip, the money is needed by next week in order for them to attend. This goes for chaperones as well.

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, March 11, 2025 from 12:00pm-8:00pm at Simple Greek! 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