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Congratulations to Nicole and Chris’ classes for reaching 80% parent participation! Thanks to their outstanding community support, Jon will be treating students in both classes to a pizza party.  And, all classes that reach 80% parent participation by this Wednesday, October 31st, will enjoy the same benefit! If you haven't already, click here to help your child's class get there by making your own donation.

Thanks to all who have already made their commitments!  We currently have 62% parent participation and $111,751.45 in gifts and pledges.
 

For the fourth consecutive year, Springmont Elementary student Gabe Wolfersberger is collecting excess Halloween candy for Operation Gratitude - a program that sends sweet treats to our deployed troops and first responders. Donations can be dropped off in the Front Office through Friday, November 2.

Thank you to all who came out on Saturday to help beautify our campus!  Despite the chill, 4 yards of mulch were added to the trails, bushes were placed on the playground, and almost 300 bulbs were planted on the berm in front of the school!  And pumpkin painting was a fun way to wrap up a productive morning!  Look for more pictures on Facebook!

Thursday, November 15, 6:30 p.m.

Primary Parents are invited to join Lower Elementary Teachers Chris Cone, Livia Osorio and Patricia Jordan for wine & cheese and conversation, followed by lesson demonstrations and classroom tours. Come see how the lessons your child experiences in his/her Primary class prepare him/her for the vastness of the curriculum at the Elementary level. Click here to RSVP.

There's an exciting new incentive to donate to the Springmont Fund!  Every class that reaches 80% participation by October 31 will be treated to a pizza party hosted by our Head of School. Jon will visit classes during lunch, bringing pizza and treats for all students to enjoy. If you’ve already given – THANK YOU!  If you haven’t, here’s a great new reason to get in the spirit! Donate Now!

Meet King and Duke! These two Babydoll Southdown sheep were a gift to Springmont from former Head of School, Jerri King. They are 8 months old, and yes, they are almost full-grown! This ancient breed originates from the South Downs of England where they were prized for their hardiness and wool. The breed arrived in the U.S. in 1803 but declined in popularity because they were too small and, in their native England, became extinct.

While they remain on the Rare Breeds registry, an intensive breeding program brought the breed back, and we fell in love with those adorable teddy bear faces all over again! Still prized for their wool (which, for you knitters out there, runs in the 19 to 22 microns range, putting it in the same class as cashmere) they are also known for having sweet temperaments. They are also popular as “organic weeders” in vineyards and orchards because they don’t damage the trunks or bark of the fruit trees, and of course, they fertilize as they go!

King and Duke are cared for by our Upper Elementary students who give them fresh hay and water daily while our Middle School students keep their paddock and barn clean using good old elbow grease and organic, non-chemical products. In the spring, students will have an opportunity to watch them get sheared, and we’ll have lessons on how to prepare the fleece for yarn making. I’m sure their wool will be put to good, creative use in the classrooms!

Please stop by and scratch their loveable faces; they love that!

In our next edition of On the Farm, you’ll meet the chickens who lay those beautiful eggs collected by Upper Elementary students daily and sold by the Middle School each Monday!

Support What a beautiful day we had for the Springmont Festival & Montessori Mile!  Springmont welcomed many alumni back to campus to join the fun and enjoy the Alumni Brunch. One alumnae, Clarissa Espina, who attended Springmont before we had a Middle School and thus graduated after her 6th year in Elementary, shared that Springmont is the only school with which she stays connected.  Despite the passing years, she has great fondness for the school and stays connected year after year.  This year, she brought a friend who she proudly toured around campus – sharing the many things that have changed but also the spirit of the community which has largely remained the same. We encourage our alums to come back and visit! The warmth and enthusiasm of the community haven't changed, but the campus continues to improve thanks to generous Springmont Fund donors! Make your gift or pledge today!

What an awesome morning! Thanks to all the families who came out to run the mile, cheer on the runners and dashers, sample the chili, help with class gardening, purchase new Spirit Store items, greet Alumni, and support our many student-led endeavors and fundraising efforts! And a big thank you to all the volunteers, especially Raluca Garcia de Toma for chairing the event! Congrats to Lower Elementary student Tabor - winner of the Golden Ladle for the Chili Cook-off!!

The Springmont Festival & Montessori Mile is just days away!  This favorite event showcases our school at its best - campus is full of students, faculty, staff, parents, sibling, grandparents, alumni and extended members of the Springmont community all enjoying our beautiful facilities. As you participate in this special day, take note of all of the campus features we enjoy today thanks to donors who have so generously supported Springmont in years past. Swing by the Front Office and leave your 2018-19 gift or pledge or click here to make your gift or pledge online today!

Primary and Lower Elementary students, accompanied by an adult, are invited to our 2nd Annual Halloween Hike on Tuesday, October 30, beginning at 5 p.m.  Wear your costume, hike the campus trails, and enjoy snacks and crafts at Spooky Springmont!  RSVP by clicking here! 

Join us Saturday, October 27 to beautify our campus! We will be spreading mulch on the trails and planting small shrubs on the playground and bulbs on the berm between Long Island Drive and the parking lot. This is a great opportunity to come together as a community!  A light breakfast will be served.  Pack a picnic lunch and stay on campus after the Workday for a pumpkin painting event sponsored by the Development Office! RSVP by clicking here!

October is Springmont Fund Month!  Make sure to “Pop-in” for the Springmont Fund Kickoff Party, Oct. 1, 3:30 - 5:30 in the Pavilion - there'll be popsicles, popcorn, games and fun! And of course, we encourage you to make your pledge or gift! The entire school community benefits from the generosity of our donors - please join the fun and philanthropy! You can also click here to make your pledge or gift now.

DADS! Come start your morning with donuts, coffee & conversation. Mix and mingle...get to know some fellow dads. Then, get a guided glimpse inside your child's classroom* before you start your workday! This will be an observation only and you will be on your way to work no later than 9:30! (*Toddler dads, you will be shown a video in the Media Center rather than going into classrooms.)

• Elementary & Middle School: Tuesday, October 16, 8:30 a.m.
• Toddler & Primary: Wednesday, October 17, 8:30 a.m.

Kindly click here to RSVP by Friday, October 12. (If you have children spanning levels (on both days), feel free to come to both, or choose a day!)