ROCKWALL, TX (November 12, 2014) Wendy Rathje’s first grade class at Springer Elementary is learning about the real superheroes of Rockwall County! The students toured the neighborhood fire station as part of their superhero Project Based Learning program and also had a visit from a superhero nurse. Students have discovered through their interviews that everyone […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (November 5, 2014) Springer Stallions Scott Webb, Colin McAnally, Haley Petton, Moriah Perez, Evan Raines, Hannah Coleman, Kyler Johns, Cash Meade, and Luke Fite are the top donation recruiters for the Rock-a-Thon. The event raised over $16,000 for Springer Elementary. First grade teachers Wendy Rathje, Enely Guevara, Courtney Hass, Brooke Huffman, and Judith Alvarenga took […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) 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. All […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) At Springer Elementary, Mrs. Kelly’s math class created timelines showing events that happened prior to and after their birth year. Each event corresponded to an integer in relation to their birth year, which was labeled as zero. This project wrapped up their unit of study on rational numbers. What a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 23, 2014) As part of second grade social studies unit on landforms and bodies of water, Springer Elementary students studied the seven continents and Earth’s oceans. After learning about and locating the continents and oceans on maps, the second graders enjoyed creating their own paper mache globes. What a creative way to learn about […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (October 12, 2014) Sixth grade students at Springer Elementary from Mrs. Kelly’s class are supporting the “one word” district initiative. The idea is for students to pick one word that will drive their focus and align goals for the school year. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, SAGE teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2014) Sixth grade students at Springer Elementary have been learning about different types of poetry in Mrs. Perkins’ class. They discussed how to listen and analyze lyric poetry everyday by means favorite songs. Stations were set up around the room, each with different, popular songs cued. The students listened to the songs and identified […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 2, 2014) Rockwall Springer Elementary 5th grade teachers recently accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, agreeing to have buckets of ice dumped over their heads to raise awareness for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The challenge took place after the school’s pep rally supporting Springer’s motto, “Expect Our Best.” Pictured are teachers Susie Kinney, Rebekah Hawkins, Melissa […]
ROCKWALL (March 3, 2014) We have all been asked at some point in our childhood…”What do you want to be when you grow up?” The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation awarded the Kindergarten team at Springer Elementary $1,771 for their “When I Grow Up…” grant idea. The goal of this grant was to give students a […]
ROCKWALL (January 21, 2014) Bryce Adair was presented the Rotary Student of Honor Award at the January 16th lunch meeting. Bryce attends Ouida Springer Elementary, and was recognized for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Dr. Brad Helmer, Principal at Springer, presented the award. Submitted by Greg Caffarel. To share your good news and events, email […]