April Shark of the Month students are kindergarteners Beckett Tilden and Bryson Cox!
Bryson is the first to offer help to anyone. He is a leader who is safe, respectful, and responsible at all times. Bryson always has a smile on his face, and his kindness and positivity radiate through his classroom. Sharktacular!
Beckett’s positive energy encourages others to follow the Spring Mills Elementary Expectations, helping to create a welcoming and respectful environment. Beckett consistently demonstrates kindness, leadership, and a desire to lend a hand. What a fin-omenon he is!
Students in the sensory room are enjoying new sensory tools, including the padded barrel and saucer swing, both purchased through our HVEF Grant, made possible by the efforts of Mrs. Huff and Mrs. Latchaw, who applied for the grant! 💙 These exciting additions are helping students engage in sensory breaks, promoting relaxation and self-regulation. Thank you to HVEF for supporting our students' needs and creating a more comfortable, enriching environment! 💙🌟
⚾🐯 Reminder, Spring Mills Families!
Show your Detroit Tigers spirit tomorrow by wearing your Tigers gear or colors! 💙🧡
Also, don’t forget—it’s a half day with dismissal at 12:40 PM. 🎉 #GoTigers #SpringMillsSharks
Calling all future Girl Scouts! 🥾🎨🌿
📅 When: TONIGHT: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Spring Mills Cafeteria
Come learn about the exciting adventures, skill-building activities, and lifelong friendships Girl Scouts offers. Whether you’re interested in exploring the outdoors, giving back to the community, or discovering new hobbies, Girl Scouts has something for everyone!
For more information, contact Mary Beth Mills at mmills@gssem.org or call 248-871-9201. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚🌟
A huge shoutout to our most recent Watch D.O.G.S., Mr. Whelan and Mr. Frankovich, for jumping right in and making a difference! 🎉 We’re so grateful for all our Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers who lend a helping hand in classrooms—playing games, tackling math problems, and supporting students—as well as during lunch and recess. Your time and dedication make a big impact! 💙🐶 #WatchDOGS #MakingADifference
Today, the amazing Hughes family, owners of the Donut Speed Shop food truck, treated our Spring Mills staff to a delicious midday treat—warm, fresh donuts!
The Hughes family has always been a huge supporter of our school community, and their kindness shines through once again with this special gesture. There’s nothing like warm donuts to bring a little extra joy to our day, and we are so grateful for their generosity!
Thank you, Donut Speed Shop, for fueling our staff with sweetness and for always being a part of the Spring Mills family!
#SpringMillsStrong #DonutSpeedShop #TeacherAppreciation #SweetSupport
In the Resource Room, our first-grade students are kicking off their reading intervention sessions with engaging warm-up activities that get their brains buzzing and ready to learn!💪📖
Mrs. Weiss, our Literacy Coach, is empowering parents to be their child’s first teacher—working together to unlock the joy of reading! 📚✨ #EarlyLiteracy #ParentEngagement #GrowingReaders
Just a reminder that the Book Fair will be open tonight until 7:30 p.m.
If your schedule allows, please join us for a musical book reading at your child's designated time:
4:30pm LaFontaine and Badrak
4:45pm Sharpe and Chamberlain
5:00pm Ealy
5:15pm Gerken
5:30pm McGraw
5:45pm Dart and Popadince
6:00pm Adams and Steinman
6:20pm Lampers
6:40pm All of 4th grade
7:00pm All of 5th grade
March is Reading Month is officially underway at Spring Mills Elementary! A big thank you to Pablo the Michigan Panther for stopping by to help us kick off our “Tackle a Good Book” challenge. Students are ready to dive into great books, set reading goals, and work toward earning a free ticket to a Michigan Panthers game. Let’s make this month a touchdown for reading!
Our 3rd Grade Team Steinman Sharks are making waves as they explore the power of empathy! Through our Second Step program, students are learning what empathy means and how to put it into action in their daily lives. From understanding others' feelings to showing kindness and support, our Sharks are becoming experts in making the world a more compassionate place! 💙
Fourth graders Lily Romeo and Jacob Buddingh are the January Students in the Spotlight.
*Mr. Cichowicz says that Lily loves school and encourages others to do their best - what a jaw-some trait!
*Mr. Stern reports that Jacob’s positive actions guide others to make positive choices. Jacob is always the first to help a friend in need - how fin-omenal is that?
Can you believe that the Kids Heart Challenge is THIS Saturday?! Our school is excited about feeling good while doing good for others! Congratulations to Mr. Brazier on earning his spot on the 2 minute Jump Rope Club. There’s still time to join our team and make a difference. Visit our school page below or download the AHA Schools app today!
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30116a?company_id=500164&fr_id=11261&pg=company&NONCE_TOKEN=EE90A779C7C176D7C6F9F14866318BB6
Let's come together and show our Shark's some support in next week's spirit week!!
❄️☃️Kindergarten Kindness Winter Spirit Week!☃️❄️
Did you know only one settler in eight survived Jamestown? In social studies, Miss Lowes' class recently played a game pretending to be settlers in Jamestown from 1607 to 1625. Students discovered that life was very difficult during that time with illness and shortages of food!
Spring Mills Families you are AMAZING!!❤️🌟 We are 75% of the way to our goal. Together, we’re making a difference for heart health! 💓🌎 🚨 Everyone who completes Finn’s Mission will be entered into a drawing to win TWO tickets to the 2026 Super Bowl! It will be the Lion's year for sure. 🏈🎉 💥That’s not all! For every 18 people who complete Finn’s Mission, our school will be entered into a drawing to win a $10,000 gym or playground makeover! ❤️🌟 🎯 Let’s take on the challenge, save lives, and create healthier futures! Join Finn’s Mission today! 💪✨ https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30116a?company_id=500164&fr_id=11261&pg=company&NONCE_TOKEN=EE90A779C7C176D7C6F9F14866318BB6
We had so much fun kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! Alongside this
year’s heart heroes, we’re learning about healthy hearts and life lessons like staying
active, asking for help, resting well, and being kind. Bonus: your student will get a
free wristband for signing up using the AHA Schools app or using the link below.
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30116a?company_id=500164&fr_id=11261&pg=company&NONCE_TOKEN=EE90A779C7C176D7C6F9F14866318BB6
Mr. Stern's class wrapped up their Earth's Changing Surface unit by making fossils with sand, shells, and plaster. Students then used tools to "unearth" their creations and compared them to the original shells, experiencing the thrill of discovery like real paleontologists!
It’s SKATE NIGHT! We will see you tonight at Rolladium: 4475 Highland Road, Waterford 48328
Our first-grade team recently met with our math coach to explore "Daily Routines" and other effective strategies for building number sense. We’re excited to implement these practices in our classrooms to support our students’ mathematical growth and confidence.
