(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Sixth graders in Becky Riemenschneider’s Social Studies class at Springer Elementary learned about the Diwali festival by creating amazing Rangoli designs. During Diwali in South Asia, families work together to construct this traditional artwork. To support the Diwali theme, students also sampled a Diwali dessert, learned a traditional Indian folktale, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2015) Sixth graders in Mrs. Rogers’ science class at Springer Elementary collected items to donate to the Rainbow Room, which was established in 1999 to provide emergency assistance to children in critical situations. The Rainbow Room’s mission is to help families through traumatic times by providing additional services and items for the children that include backpacks and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 18, 2015) The Principal’s 200 Club at Springer Elementary is a positive behavior support system that rewards students for exhibiting their BEST behavior. Students who are “caught” exhibiting their BEST behavior are given a golden ticket that is redeemed in the office for a spot on the Principal’s 200 Club bingo board. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) Springer Elementary participated, once again, in Jump Rope For Heart to raise money for the American Heart Association. Springer had a goal of $7,000, and raised more than $9,800. Coach Steve Kelly promised to get a heart shaved in the back of his head if the goal was reached. Sofia […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Litzy Herrera, from Springer Elementary, placed first in the 3D division of the Arts and Humanities Young Artist Exhibit in Rowlett. This competition was open to all of Rockwall and Rowlett area schools. She will be presented for honors to the Rowlett City Council on March 3. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 8. 2015) Springer Elementary sixth grade students in Mrs. Rogers’ class designed small scale roller coasters to apply and analyze the fundamental laws of physics. The students examined conversions between potential and kinetic energy, Newton’s 3 Laws, as well as force, velocity and acceleration. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, Rockwall ISD. To share […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 18, 2014) Fifth grade SAGE students from Stevenson Elementary placed first out of 73 teams in the North Central Texas Region for the 4th -5th grade category of the Stock Market Game. Each student received a certificate and a check for $50. First place winners (pictured above) are (front row, from left) […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 11, 2014) Students in Ms. Kerri Knight’s kindergarten class joined in Springer Elementary’s annual holiday community service project. They are donating warm socks, mittens, hats and toys to give to those in our community that are in need this holiday season. Lyrik Taylor, Kylie Taylor, and Keltan Dickson are excellent examples of […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 10, 2014) SAGE teachers Jenny Kaup from Springer, and Renee Clover from Pullen, were awarded a grant on Nov. 4 titled, “3D, the Economy and Me,” to receive a 3D printer for each of their campuses. The grant is based upon the ideal of a new industrial age, where students will have the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Cypert Insurance was joined by The Life House Coffee Shop, Pho Garden Vietnamese Restaurant, Rockwall Floor Covering, Metro Design Loft, Full Impact, and many other friends to provide much needed student and teacher supplies for the 2014-15 school year. Cypert Insurance orchestrated the drive after receiving “wish lists” from Brad […]