What a beautiful weekend! I hope the kids got out and got some fresh air, I know I needed some. As you know, many students struggle with focus at school. Making sure they get to move around every day, and outside is ever better, can make a big difference in their ability to focus.

We will be having our Family Mystery Math Night on Wednesday March 8 from 5:30-7. Families will be solving math mysteries together to fill up their passports. Passports are turned in for prize drawings at the end of the night. We will be having pizza, punch and dessert for everyone as well. We hope to see you there!

Parent teacher conferences went very well last Thursday and we are looking forward to seeing everyone this Thursday. If you haven't signed up with your teacher, there is still time! Contact your teacher if you missed your meeting or need to sign up for a time.

We have been getting questions about enrollment for next year at Springmill STEM. All current and future students will need to fill out an informational questionnaire so that we can organize all of the information. Future new students will be contacted by the school for a tour and meeting with a staff member to discuss the program so families can make an informed decision about our STEM program. Here is the link to the form that needs to be submitted by all students for the 2023-2024 school year: https://forms.gle/AenwUjR63sM4SAi77.

Warm weather is expected again this week! We are looking forward to students being outside and running around in fresh air for recess. There is some water and potential of mud. Remember, students need a clean pair of shoes for gym class (no boots, crocks, sandals, etc).

Thank you,

Cara Will

Principal - Springmill STEM

Parent/teacher conferences are coming up fast! On February 16, teachers will be available for conferences. The preference is that parents come to the school, but we can be flexible and do phone calls or Zoom meeting if needed. Please contact your students' teachers to schedule.

While at the conference, be sure to stop in the art room for a treat from our reading specialists!

As you know February 14th is a celebration of love and friendship. It will be up to the teacher to determine if and how the class will be celebrating. One thing I ask, though, is that if Valentine's are handed out, there will be enough for everyone in the class. Please watch for information from the teacher or ask during conferences.

Thanks

Due to schedule conflicts, our Mystery Math Night has been rescheduled to Wednesday March 8th.

We have wonderful ideas, but we can always use help getting the night planned and set up. If you are interested in being on our Math Night planning team, please sign up using the link below. Many hands make light work! We will likely just have a couple of organizational meetings after school starting next week. If you have any questions please let us know!

https://forms.gle/zqELUumtmcCegoi49

We have our very own Maker's Space, which is a place with all kinds of materials students can use to create a solution to a problem. We use this space for STEM challenges and other projects. Sometimes we start running out of materials throughout the year. Below is a list of materials that we currently need. If you are able to donate anything on the list, please send it in with your student. Thank You!

Sandwich Bags

Cotton Balls

Q-Tips

Tape: duct tape, masking tape, electrical tape

Large Wooden Spoons

Popsicle sticks

Empty Toilet Paper Rolls.

February 16th: Parent Teacher Conferences (sign up with Teacher) NO early release!

February 17: No school (exchange day)

February 20: President's Day - no school

March 8: STEM Math Family Night! 5:30 - 7pm

March 10: End of 3rd 9 weeks; Teacher work day - no students

April 3 - April 10: Spring Break, no school

Principal: Cara Will

Secretary: Mechelle Hairston

Website: https://www.mansfieldschools.org/springmillstemelementary_home.aspx
Location: 1200 Nestor Drive, Mansfield, OH, USA
Phone: 419-525-6348