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Springmont students are math wizards and musical performers, writers and scientists, soccer players, and violinists. At Springmont, they’re comfortable enough to step out of their comfort zones and take part in all the school has to offer. Teachers and Staff enable them to explore every interest and develop many talents. Consequently, students learn more about themselves and their passions, broadening the scope of their future. Students learn to be leaders in their own way and take pride in their school, their accomplishments, and themselves. We couldn’t do these things without the help of many: parents, volunteers, and donors. It takes a community and that’s what Springmont is.
SPRINGMONT PARENT ASSOCIATION & VOLUNTEERISM
 
Parents are essential partners with Springmont in the education of children. Our parent organization mobilizes and coordinates volunteers for many events throughout the year, including the Springmont Festival & Montessori Mile, Field Day, and a variety of other community events. Parents are offered many avenues for becoming actively involved in either short-term or longer-term roles.

Our parent association was started in 1992 by a group of parents as a support system for the staff, Teachers, and students, and is a vehicle through which parents have the opportunity to become an active part of the school community. Children benefit from seeing their parents engaged in their school environment. The Teachers and staff benefit from the extra support, both concrete and in spirit, given by parents. Through the Springmont Parent Association (SPA), parents have the opportunity to become involved and make a difference in their child’s educational experience.
 
Welcome

Dear Springmont Families,

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! We are delighted to introduce ourselves as your Springmont Parent Association (SPA) Co-Chairs. We are excited to serve the Springmont community!

  • Kathleen Phelps has Jack, who continues in Upper Elementary, and Nicholas, who continues in Lower Elementary, this school year.
  • Mary Kamau has Isaiah, who continues in Primary this school year.
  • Eva Spahn has Edward, who begins Lower Elementary, and Thomas, who continues in Toddler this school year.

Our objective as SPA Co-Chairs is to build community by helping to connect parents/guardians and recruiting parent volunteers for various school events and faculty/staff appreciation opportunities. In order to meet our objective, we need everyone's participation. We want each of you to feel a connection to our unique community – and we can say firsthand that one of the best ways to do that is to get involved in the wonderful events Springmont holds throughout the year! So, whether you have only 30 minutes or a couple of hours, your ideas, time, talents, and voices are truly needed and appreciated. There are endless ways in which you can contribute. 

We will also send communications from time to time throughout the year – occasionally utilizing Room Parents to do so – and you can always reach out to us directly at spa@springmont.com if you have questions or ideas you’d like to share.

We have a busy schedule of events for the 2026-27 school year, including the SPA meetings on the dates and times listed below! 

  • Friday, September 4, at 8:45 a.m.
  • Friday, October 2, at 8:45 a.m.  
  • Friday, November 13, at 8:45 a.m.
  • Friday, January 8, at 8:45 a.m.
  • Friday, February 5, at 8:45 a.m.
  • Friday, March 26, at 8:45 a.m.
  • Friday, April 30, at 8:45 a.m. (Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast) 

We thank you in advance for all the support you offer our great school and ask that you not hesitate to ask us any questions (spa@springmont.com); if we don’t know the answers, we will happily point you to someone who will.

We’re looking forward to meeting you and to a great school year!

Sincerely, 

Kathleen Phelps, Mary Kamau, and Eva Spahn
spa@springmont.com 

Outstanding Volunteers

Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year award recipients!

 

2026 - Kathleen Phelps

2025 - Anupa Deshpande and Laura Gibson

2024 - Jaycina Almond

2023 - Elizabeth Keromytis and Kristin Maiwand

2022 - Wendy Sandvi

2021 - Sarah Fox

2020 - Ann Colonna

2019 - Raluca Toma de Garcia and Shama Shah

2018 - Carol Santos

2017 - Megan Hakerem
2016 - Ann Crouch and Chris Huff
2015 - Stan Stockdale
2014 - Saul Levy and Rosie & Rudy Rojas
2013 - Jen Barich and Asa Clough
2012 - Steve DeVinney