Springer students recognized as ‘Terrific Kids’ by Rockwall Kiwanis

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(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2015) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.  Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work.  […]

Two first graders take charge at Springer Elementary

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ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) First graders Cash Meade (above) and Kyler Johns (left) were busy making very important decisions at Springer Elementary School when they took on the role of Principal for the Day and Assistant Principal for the Day. Photos submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary.  To share your good news […]

Springer teacher earns grant from Toyota for ‘Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds’

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ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2014) Congratulations to Wendy Rathje, first grade teacher at Springer Elementary, who received a grant from Toyota of Rockwall.  The grant is titled, “Bouncing Bodies, Busy Minds,” which will provide balls for students to sit on while working  – perfect for busy little learners to help them focus and get their […]

Springer ‘Tiny Titans’ head to regional robotics competition

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ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2015) – Springer Elementary’s robotics teams recently competed at the VEX Robotics event located at Utley Middle School last Saturday, with outstanding results! Both teams earned awards during the competition and one will be advancing to Regionals next month. Featured clockwise from back left are Tiny Titans Ryan Bostik, Collin Renteria, […]

‘If Ms Driskell’s Class Could Travel to the Sun’

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ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) Saraid Driskell was selected to be a Launch Cart recipient for the second year at Springer Elementary while integrating math, reading and science. Students created/designed a travel map to demonstrate a better understanding of the Solar System. They identified the order of the planets, the distance from the Sun, as […]

Springer students present ‘First LaunchPad’ project

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ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2015) Fifth graders at Springer Elementary recently gave their first LaunchPad PBL presentation. Students were asked to design a unique, modern American symbol to represent our country’s history and diversity. Students researched current American symbols, examining their history and their meaning. Photo submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE teacher, Springer Elementary. To […]

Springer science students explore ‘can a banana complete a circuit?’

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ROCKWALL, TX. (December 2, 2014) What is a circuit and how does it shape the world we live in? Students in David Liechty’s 5th Grade science classes at Springer Elementary recently completed a week-long study on practical applications of circuits using mini circuit boards (called MakeyMakeys) that connect via USB to classroom computers.  Each day students […]

Springer student is Officer of the Day

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ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Meet Springer Elementary’s newest recruit – Junior Officer Fite!  He was selected “Officer of the Day” with Officer Dee Brumit as a reward for being one of the “Top Ten Fundraisers” for Springer’s recent Rock-a-thon. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and […]

Springer fourth graders present Living Museum

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ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) Fourth graders at Springer Elementary culminated their studies on Texas regions and Native American tribes with a living museum on Friday, November 21. Sponsored through a grant from the RISD Education Foundation, students taught visitors about the political, cultural, and economic systems within different tribes, in addition to making models […]

Turkeys on strike at Springer Elementary!

By on    Forney, Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City  

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) First grade students at Springer Elementary parade around the school asking others to join them in saving the turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast!  They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!”  Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and events, […]

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