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At Springmont, we’re proud of our school and like to share the accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Here you’ll find information about Springmont, including recent school news, articles about our curriculum, and other interesting items. For additional press or media information, please contact Julie Strickland jstrickland@springmont.com or 404.252.3910.
Archives - April 2021
Parents are Invited to Campus for Class Field Days!
April 26, 2021
We are excited to invite parents to join us as spectators and cheer on their children at Class Field Days scheduled for May 17-21!
Things to Know about Class Field Days:
- Field Days will be held outdoors. If a Class Field Day must be postponed due to inclement weather, a Rain Date during the week of May 24 will be announced.
- RSVPs are required. See the links in Springmont Weekly News to RSVP.
- Attendance is limited to 2 adults per family – no siblings with the exception of infants in arms. No pets, please.
- One car per family may be parked on campus.
- All guests must be masked and will be asked to remain physically distanced on the edge of the Field. For health & safety reasons, parents are asked to refrain from participating in or assisting with the day's activities.
- No refreshments will be served to adults. Please bring your own pre-filled water bottle.
- Guests are encouraged to use the restroom before arriving on campus and to wear sunscreen and bring an umbrella for sun protection, if desired.
These guidelines are designed to protect the health & safety of our school community and minimize disruptions to the routines of other classes. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Author Carmen Agra Deedy to Visit Springmont May 6!
April 26, 2021
Carmen Agra Deedy is an internationally known, award-winning author of children's literature and storyteller. Carmen has performed across the United States and Canada and is the author of twelve children’s books. Funny and insightful, Deedy’s stories are culled from her childhood as a Cuban refugee in Decatur, Georgia. She is host of the four-time Emmy-winning children’s program, Love That Book! Carmen will perform for Primary afternoon children, Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary students.
Little Shop of Stories is offering 6 of her books for pre-purchase. All books will come with autographed bookplates, and 20% of sales will support Springmont's library. See the link in Springmont Weekly News to place your order due by 11:30 PM on May 6.
Questions? Email Leslie Wachter
Springmont Celebrated Earth Day!
April 26, 2021
Last Wednesday was a glorious day to celebrate our Earth! And thanks to Outdoor Science Education Teacher Michelle Wolfersberger, classroom teachers, and our students who are all becoming wonderfully conscientious stewards of the environment, classes were able to gather safely outdoors to share ideas, poems, music and song! Click here for motre photos shared on Facebook!
Here is the poem, The Springmont Forest, collaboratively written and shared by the Middle School:
Tiny sprouts are in the ground,
lost in a wonderland so beautiful
it feels calm.
Colors all over—
violet purple, Yellow weeds
tones of brown and
a canopy of youthful green
trees all around me.
Bugs biting, animals hiding
in a backyard to some but a home to more.
The thick layer of leaves
make very good crunches.
Birds use them in their nests
and toads act as if a thick layer of leaves is a raft.
The leaves, once fallen, will rise again
as plants poke, grow, and sprout,
steadily pushing and bending with the wind.
Quiet breezes in the air,
luscious peace feels moist and warm, and
water shines and sparkles
when the sun hits its surface.
The creek flows slowly,
bending and weaving 'round leaves,
as water bugs dance on the glassy surface.
To take care of Earth,
nature’s calling,
feels almost unreal.
Walking by a stream
I see the moss beside a tree
caught in the sand
or captured by the roots.
I turn my head and face the sky
and see the sun pass by—
what a sight to see.
Spider webs cross each tree and
start forming, thick and thin
but I only can catch them with my eyes.
The Springmont forest:
sounds mixed with engines and birds.
Bees fly around leaves and stalks
and well-smelling petals.
The smell is a signature.
And the trees, root, vines are together as one,
connected, listening while
students write poetry.
Everything is calm,
a blossoming green peace
surrounding us.
Staying the Course - Health & Safety Reminders
April 26, 2021
Thanks to the diligence and cooperation of our families, students, faculty and staff, Springmont has been very successful in mitigating the spread of the virus in our school community! As we see local and national easing of restrictions and the approach of many much-anticipated ceremonial and social occasions (graduations, religious celebrations, weddings, reunions, class gatherings, Field Days, concerts, etc.), we wanted to remind everyone that the terms of our Community Agreement & COVID-19 Handbook still apply. Please help us stay the course by respecting and honoring the school's health and safety policies. We look forward to receiving updated guidance from the CDC and the Fulton County Board of Health and hopefully being able to relax our protocols in preparation for the 2021-22 school year. Until then, please help us keep our students and teachers healthy and well. If you have any questions, please email feedback@springmont.com.
Class Photos & Opportunity for Sibling Pictures - April 14
April 05, 2021
Class photos will be taken Wednesday, April 14, beginning immediately after the conclusion of arrival carpools. We will use the same photographer who did our individual student pictures last October – Kristin Boyer Photography – and a complimentary copy of your child’s class photo is included in tuition. Photos will be taken outdoors. Students will be masked and arranged 3' apart. Once everyone is situated and the photo is composed, the photographer will instruct the children to briefly remove their masks and snap the shot. Students will quickly remask.
Kristin is also offering to take photos of siblings! If you have children in different classes/levels and would like to have their pictures taken together, please email Andrea Restifo by Monday, April 12.
Shakespeare Short Premiere
April 05, 2021
The Virtual Premiere of the Middle School's 2021 Shakespeare Shorts production was on Saturday afternoon, but it's not too late to see the show! We are excited to share the hard work and talents of these students and thank Middle School Teacher Gretchen Stamps, IT Manager Kelcy Gatson, and Art Teacher Theresa Dean for making this important student experience a reality despite the pandemic.
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