Mr. Rizzo's Weekly Update Video
This week, Mr. Rizzo calls on the community to support Spring-Ford SNAP. Click here to watch.
Spring-Ford Spring Musical, Hello Dolly
Smile, Barnaby... Hello Dolly is coming to Spring-Ford! Spring-Ford High School Theatre just released tickets for the spring musical, Hello Dolly. Hello Dolly bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Three shows are available - Friday, March 3rd at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 4th at 1 p.m., and Saturday, March 4th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adult tickets and $10 for student tickets. Click here to order tickets online.
Are you a Gold Club Member? Look for a special Gold Club Performance announcement soon!
Round Up at the Register
SFASD is partnering with our local Giant Food Stores! Stop by GIANT on Main Street in Royersford (address 967 Township Line Road) now through February 28, 2023 and round up at the register to support Spring-Ford schools. Last year, this fundraiser awarded more than $9,100 to support Spring-Ford students! The donation last year went towards paying outstanding balances and will be used in the same manner this year.
Spring-Ford has two Giant locations in our footprint, but not all school districts are quite as lucky. Round Up donations at the Township Line location near Limerick will support our friends in PV.
Register for the Spring-Ford 5K Run/Walk and Kid Fun Run
The Spring-Ford 5K is back in 2023, and we're excited to bring our school community back together to run - or walk - together! This year, the Spring-Ford 5K will be better than ever with a paved and grass course, chip timing, custom medals, and a virtual option for those who want to join in from anywhere in the world.
- DATE: Friday, May 5, 2023
- TIME: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; Kids 1 Mile 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
- PAPER REGISTRATION: Click here to download and print a paper registration form.
- ONLINE REGISTRATION: Click here to register online.
Interested in being an event sponsor? Click here for more information.
Student Spotlight: Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest
Student Spotlight: In December, Ursinus College announced the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest, an opportunity open to all students in grades 5-8. The purpose of the contest is to encourage young people to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through inquiry, reflection, and personal expression. Students were asked to reflect on the life and times of Dr. King and prepare an entry that expresses how his words and actions can be an inspiration and guide for your generation.
Congratulations to 7th grade student, Avika G., for winning the Grades 6-8 Essay contest!
Black History Month Community Resource
Join the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Service's Black History Month of Virtual Events held each week throughout the month of February.
Mark your calendars for the month-long long virtual series of free panel discussions:
- Wednesday, February 1: Housing, Homelessness, and Food Programs - REGISTER
- Wednesday, February 8: Education, Financial Institutions, and Employment - REGISTER
- Wednesday, February 15: Law Enforcement, Policing, and Community Advocacy and Organizing - REGISTER
Or, mark your calendar for the return of an in-person event! This is a celebration with music, singing and dancing. Registration is not required to attend. Lunch will be served after the program.
Wednesday, February 22
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Community Room, 1st floor
Parking: Off-street parking is available or garage parking for $5.
Grow with Spring-Ford SNAP
Spring-Ford's Post Prom Planning Committee (SNAP) needs you! SNAP plans an annual event for seniors and their guests after the prom so that students can have an action-packed, choice-filled, fun all-night party to help keep students and the community safer on one of the most statistically dangerous nights of the year. Volunteers and sponsors know preparing, planning, and working the event is a great time for all! Please click here to complete SNAP’s interest form, and check out the upcoming events below.
- Basket Raffle Donations: Please consider donating items for our upcoming basket raffle. Baskets will be on display at the SFHS Musical, Hello Dolly, in early March. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the musical and online. Please use this link to sign up to make a donation, and a representative from SNAP will contact you. Basket donations can also be dropped off in the Senior House Office at SFHS during business hours, or you can reach out to Heidi Ciano sfsnap.heidi@gmail.com.
- Fundraising Event - Spin with SNAP: Students, parents and community members are welcome to join. Join us for a great ride March 15th at 5pm. All donations for this class will benefit Spring-Ford’s Post Prom. Click here to sign up.
- Prom Dress Boutique: The Boutique is almost open! Join SNAP for their opening day on February 9 at 5:30 p.m. Click here for all dates, times, and information.
Title IIA & Title IV Stakeholder Input
Under the Federal law, Every Student Succeeds Act, Spring-Ford receives annual allocations for Title IIA and Title IV. Although allocations fluctuate from year to year, Spring-Ford receives approximately $130,000 for Title IIA and $30,000 for Title IV. Title IV provides opportunities to support well-rounded education opportunities, safe and healthy schools, and effective uses of technology. As a stakeholder, we need your input for next year's spending plan. Transferability rules allow for Title IV funds to be transferred to Title I & Title II. Past practices have included transferring the Title IV allocation to Title I for student supports and to Title II to allow for more flexible spending opportunities related to professional development.
Please complete the survey linked here provide your input on spending opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year for the Federal grants of Title IIA and Title IV. For more information related to these grants, please visit the PDE website here.
If you have specific questions related to Spring-Ford, please contact Catherine Gardy, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Technology, cgard@spring-ford.net or 610-705-6211.
Team Spotlight: Spring-Ford Swimming and Diving
The coaches and swimmers want to thank the members of Ram Nation for coming out to support the Spring-Ford Swimming and Diving team! This season, many school records were set:
- Patrick Baganski, Blaise Sadowski, Dylan Dayrit and Nate Reagan set a new school record in the 200 Yard Medley Relay with a time of 1:37.24
- Ashley Gutshall set the girls 50 Yard Freestyle school and Ursinus College Pool record with a time of 23.83 seconds
- Maris Sadowski set the 100 Yard Backstroke school record with a time of 59.68 seconds
- Sydney Koehler set the 100 Yard Breaststroke school record with a time of 1:07.02
Good luck in PAC, District, and State swimming!
Register for the Spring-Ford Teacher Job Fair
Are you graduating this spring, or know someone who is? Get a head start on the job search at the SFASD Teacher Job Fair!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 1 from 5-7 p.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The Spring-Ford Area School District is hosting a Teacher Job Fair for the 2023-2024 school year. Available positions include elementary teachers, secondary teachers, special education teachers, special area teachers, and more! Click here to register.
Big Game Block Fundraiser
Who’s excited for the Big Game? Limerick Elementary’s Fundraising Committee is running a Block Fundraiser. Blocks are $20 each. Click here to select your blocks online. If asked for a password when selecting a block, the password is: LES2023. Questions? Contact LESFundraising1@gmail.com.
Limerick Elementary Basket Raffle
Get your tickets to Limerick Elementary's Basket Raffle before they sell out! The basket raffle is Saturday, February 25th, and back to in-person this year - we can’t wait to see everyone there! Please click here to purchase your tickets to this year’s event. If you have any questions, please send an email to basketraffle.les@gmail.com.
Food Service Update - Sesame Seeds
As of January 1, 2023, sesame seeds have been added as the 9th major allergen. All Aramark marketing awareness has been updated. For parents that are concerned about allergan controls should continue to work with the school nurse and request allergy concerns be posted on the student’s account. For parents that utilize Nutri-slice to follow Allergan information, Aramark is currently working on adding sesame seeds to all necessary recipes and will be posted onto nutria-slice. Click here for more information.
DATE EXTENDED! Royersford Elementary School Fundraiser
Have you ever thought "I could really use some Spring-Ford socks in my wardrobe?" Well, your thoughts have been answered! The RES Parent/Teacher Organization paired up with Hype Socks to bring you three options to choose from for athletic socks, perfect for soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse and field hockey! Delivery will likely be the beginning of March --- just in time for the spring sports season! The fundraiser runs now until February 3rd and the socks will be a bulk delivery to the school to avoid shipping costs! Get them here!