News from Spring-Ford Area School District
March 2018
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Student Spotlight: 8th Grade Student "Pizzaiolis"
Students from the 8th Grade Center can check off a bucket list item: making the perfect pizza! Newly trained "Pizzaiolis" Andrew, Brenna, Christian, Kalinka, Maya and Monique, learned how to hand-toss pizza from the experts at Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana.
Owner and pizza expert, Patrizia Carcarey said, "Thank you to these amazing students and their incredible teachers, Krista Brooke, Laura Gilmore and Stephanie Ciliberto for choosing to visit the Bakery on a field trip today. You did an outstanding job!"
More than just a bakery, Collegeville Bakery Pizzeria offers an authentic Italian bakery, deli, marketplace, Nutella bar and pizzeria Napoletana located in Collegeville, Pa.
Owner and pizza expert, Patrizia Carcarey said, "Thank you to these amazing students and their incredible teachers, Krista Brooke, Laura Gilmore and Stephanie Ciliberto for choosing to visit the Bakery on a field trip today. You did an outstanding job!"
More than just a bakery, Collegeville Bakery Pizzeria offers an authentic Italian bakery, deli, marketplace, Nutella bar and pizzeria Napoletana located in Collegeville, Pa.
Notice: Scam Alert
Spring-Ford parents reported receiving a scam phone call about SAT/ACT prep training. The caller identified themselves as part of a special program partnered with "school's guidance office." The parent's son had supposedly been identified to participate in special test preparation, all that remained was to get the parent's credit card number for a deposit for supplies.
Spring-Ford Area School District NEVER shares the personal information of our students or families. This company is not affiliated with Spring-Ford, nor did the company receive personal information from the district. Please visit the Federal Trade Commission website for more information about reporting scam phone calls.
Parent Resource Page
There are many ways parents can encourage emotionally intelligent behavior in their children while having honest, age appropriate conversations. Use these resources to learning more about character development.
Visit the Parent Resource Page to access information about:
- Talking To Children About Grief
- Opioid Awareness
- the ALICE Training Program
- the Cyber Tip Line
- Suicide Prevention
- and more
Spring-Ford Spotlight: The A Team
Members of The A Team Spring-Ford recently visited classrooms throughout the district to deliver items to Spring-Ford teachers. Teachers applied for grants through The A Team and were awarded more than $8,000 in new classroom materials!
The A Team provides support and instructional programs for families with children on the autism spectrum.
The Spring-Ford community can learn more about the A Team at the upcoming 6th Annual Autism Family Fun Day on April 14, 2018.
WHEN: April 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Spring Valley YMCA, 19 West Linfield-Trappe Rd, Limerick, PA 19468
DETAILS: Click here for more details.
The A Team is seeking sponsors and autism service providers to participate in the Family Fund Day event. The event will include family-friendly activities, raffles, and a resource fair that highlights local autism service providers. This is a great opportunity to share your programs and services with local families and community members. Email SpringfordATeam@gmail.com for details.
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School Spotlight: Warm Fuzzies
Several members of the Evans Elementary School RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) Club made over 600 "warm fuzzies" to distribute to every student and staff member in the school. These students visited every classroom and office area and read a story about the importance of spreading "warm fuzzies," not "cold prickleys."
After reading the story, a warm fuzzy was distributed to each student/staff member.
RCTV: Snow Day Spotlight
Already missing the snow? The Ram Country TV drone flew high over Spring-Ford Area High School during our last big storm. Check out this short Spotlight Video to get your snow fix!
Student Spotlight: Special Olympics
Congratulations Spring-Ford Area High School student, Jarred Christman, Gold Medal Recipient at Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament! Jarred is eligible to move forward to State Tournament. Best of luck to Jarred!
Student Spotlight: MCIU Computer Fair Winners
On March 13, Spring-Ford students presented five entries into the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) Computer Fair, and came home with five wins!
- 1st Place, Web Design category: Chris Kielty for his "Cooking with Chris" website
- 1st Place, Programming category: Eric Johns for his "Stand Tunes" mobile app
- 3rd Place, Programming category: Maddison Fuller and Tanvi Pulipaka for their "Math Master" mobile app
- 1st Place, Computer Fair Logo Design category: Rahil Mehta for his "PA Computer Fair Logo Processing…." logo
- 2nd Place, Computer Fair Logo Design category: Maddison Fuller for her "Searching for the Pennsylvania Computer Fair" logo
The first place winners in each category will go on to the PA State Computer Fair in May.
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Student Spotlight: Festival Disney Competition
Earlier this month, hundreds of students, teachers and chaperones made the long trip from Spring-Ford Area High School to Walt Disney World to compete in Festival Disney.
Festival Disney is open to middle and high school concert bands, jazz ensembles, marching bands, orchestras mixed, treble, men's, madrigal/chamber, jazz, gospel, and show choirs. After sprucing up their performance skills and gaining a competitive edge, Spring-Ford students seized the opportunity to explore the magic of the Walt Disney World on stage! Congratulations to the Spring-Ford Music Department on their may wins including:
- Vocal Ensemble
- Golden Voices
- Concert Choir all Superior ratings
- Golden Voices Best in Class
- Amal Tyagi: Outstanding Accompanist
- Meaghan Guarinello, Outstanding Soloist
- 10-12 Gold Orchestra, and Honors Orchestra
- Jazz Ensemble 1 won the Gold Mickey
- And many more!
Spring-Ford 5K Run/Walk
Register for the 5th Annual Spring-Ford Educational Foundation 5K Run/Walk today! The Spring-Ford Educational Foundation 5K benefits the Senior Impact Dinner. Beginning with the class of 2006, SFASD has honored individuals nominated by graduating seniors who have made an impact on their educational experience. A dinner is held for nominees and the seniors who nominated them to celebrate how each individual has impacted his/her life.
DATE: Friday, April 20, 2018
TIME: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; Kids Fun Run begins at 6:15 p.m.; 5K Run Walk begins at 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Spring-Ford Area High School; 350 South Lewis Road, Royersford
NEW THIS YEAR: Register by April 6 and you'll receive a Spring-Ford 5K long sleeve shirt!
Family Literacy Night
Full STEAM Ahead! Come have fun with reading and participating in STEAM challenges with other Spring-Ford students! Be sure you to bring your curiosity, questions, and problem solving skills as we embark on this exciting adventure.
Parents and children in grades K-6 are invited to attend our Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Families will participate in various activities that are related to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
WHEN - RESCHEDULED DATE: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Upper Providence Elementary School
833 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468
Save the Date: 2018 Graduation Ceremony
Spring-Ford Area High School's Graduation Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. - rain or shine! The location is dependent upon the weather. If the skies are clear, the ceremony will take place outside in Coach McNelly Stadium. If inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the 10-12th Grade Center. Click here to follow updates posted to Facebook.
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Take Note: 2017-2018 Calendar Update
The Spring-Ford Board of School Directors approved the following changes to the 2017-2018 calendar:
- June 13, 2018 will be the last day for Spring-Ford Seniors. The Spring-Ford Area High School Commencement Ceremony will be held that evening at 7 p.m.
- The tentative last day for students grades K through 11 will be Thursday, June 14, 2018
Additionally, the 3rd Marking Period will end on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Report cards will be available via Skyward on Friday, April 20, 2018 after 4 p.m.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
A Team Family Fun Day
April 14, 2018
Spring-Ford 5K Run/Walk
April 20, 2018
Family Lit Night
May 8, 2018
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