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Dear Families,
It’s hard to believe, but we are in the last week of school! Some might call this month Mayhem because of all that goes on at Springmont. We successfully finished our Lawn revitalization project (see before and after photos at right) thanks to your generous donations to the Springmont Fund, our gardens are beautiful and lush thanks to our parents, students and mother nature, our Middle School students had an amazing trip to Washington, D.C., thanks to the care and planning of their teachers, our Upper Elementary students put on an awesome performance of Disney’s Newsies, Jr. with credit to Music Teacher Stefanie Freinkel for her direction, and the Strategic Plan is in its final stages thanks to our committee members! This list just scratches the surface!
I want to thank all our employees for their time and dedication this year, our students for their hard work and enthusiasm, and our families for their trust and support. Together, we make Springmont extraordinary! I wish everyone a fantastic summer and hope to see many of you at our summer programs/camps or at the summer activities detailed below.
Lastly, congratulations to our 8th-year students who graduate this Thursday! All members of our community are welcome to join us for Commencement at 6:30 p.m. in the Pavilion, where each student’s voice will be heard and everyone’s contributions to their journeys will be honored.
Cheers,
Elizabeth
2025-26 Staffing Updates
Primary Teacher Rinku Bhargava is leaving Springmont after two years with us. She is going to be spending more time with her family. Chelsea Aubrey will be the new teacher. Chelsea was a Montessori student herself and has taught in Primary classrooms for the past five years.
Upper Elementary Teacher Marianna Wildes is leaving Springmont after two years, one of which was in Upper Elementary. She is considering her next steps within the Montessori sphere. We are continuing to look at candidates to fill that position.
Art Teacher Brandice Camara is leaving Springmont after one year to find a position that affords her a better work/home balance. The position will be filled by Primary Assistant Lexi Duckworth, who has been with Springmont for two years. Lexi has a degree in Fiber Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design and has worked with a wide variety of ages in the classroom and at art camp.
After 12 years with the school, Toddler/Primary Division Head Cara Friedline is leaving Springmont to care for her ailing parents. Her position will be filled on an interim basis by Patricia Jordan, who will serve as Interim Associate Head, overseeing the Toddler, Primary, and Elementary levels, and Dajar Showers, who will serve as Interim Division Coordinator in addition to her role in Learning Support.
Giuliana is Head of School for the Day!

Upper Elementary student Giuliana is Head of School for the Day TODAY! Her parents were the winning bidders for this coveted opportunity offered during the live portion of Springmont's Masquerade Auction Gala last month.
After greeting families at arrival carpool, Giuliana will meet with administrators, participate in an admission tour, help with Field Day and Book Fair plans, observe Toddler & Lower Elementary classrooms, enjoy lunch off campus, and offer her classmates a sweet treat at the end of the day. In addition, she will be organizing and distributing special envelopes to all Elementary & Middle School students. One will contain a "golden ticket" that provides an oversized chocolate bar to the lucky winner!
We are excited about Giuliana's leadership today!
Middle School Commencement Ceremony - May 22!

Springmont’s 22nd Middle School Commencement Ceremony will be held in the Pavilion on Thursday, May 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m.! All members of the Springmont community are invited to attend, and parking is on campus. We look forward to celebrating these students and know you won’t want to miss hearing each of them speak about their Springmont experience and plans, hopes, and dreams for the future. If you can't attend the ceremony on campus, it will be live-streamed. More information will be shared next week. The ceremony is expected to last an hour and a half, and light refreshments will be offered afterward. There is no need to RSVP.
Students were accepted at many area high schools and have made plans to attend Academe of the Oaks, Bridgemont International School, Dekalb School of the Arts, Kennesaw Mountain High School Magnet, Lakeside High School, Riverwood International Charter School, The Atlanta International School, The Galloway School, The Paideia School, The Weber School, The Westminster Schools, and Woodward Academy.
Bravo for the Upper Elementary Musical!

The Upper Elementary production of Disney's Newsies Jr. performed on Friday evening, was awesome! Kudos to our students and Music Teacher Stefanie Freinkel, and a big THANK YOU to all who helped make this an amazing experience for our students and families!
The show was professionally videotaped, and we are pleased to offer a digital download for purchase. Click the link in Springmont Weekly News to order your digital download by Wednesday, May 14, at 4 pm. Downloads will be distributed as soon as they are available.
Look for more photos on Facebook and Instagram!
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