Springwater students are encouraged to invite a special guest to school for “VIP Day” on Friday, May 31st. Guests will enjoy welcome refreshments in the cafeteria at 9am. Visitors will have the opportunity [Read more...]
Current News and Events
Get Dirty at Springwaters own summer camp!!
May 17, 2013
Dear Springwater Parents,
Several of your favorite Springwater teachers are putting together a week-long day camp at school July 22-26.
We promise this will not be like school…. the teachers are all excited to make use of the resources that we wish we had more time for during the school year. We’ll get dirty in the garden, have adventures on Metro land, fire ceramics in our kiln (did you know we have a kiln?) and get cookin’ in the kitchen.
Bus service will be provided and your child can invite friends from the neighborhood as this week is open to the public. Please print the attached flyer to register, or have your child pick one up in the office.
We hope to see you this summer!
Learn more about our summer camp, view flyer Here
Check out our video of Wendy’s salmon class with Habiba
May 9, 2013
Check out our video of our salmons learning from our current artist in residence Habiba.
Springwater news
May 6, 2013
Springwater School is all about the environment so Earth Day and Arbor Day is very important to them. To celebrate, Springwater’s very own Green Team created four super fun activities on Friday, April 26th. For Arbor Day, groups of mixed ages got together in the Cafeteria/ Gym and [Read more...]
May 10th Deadline for Notification for Returning Students
May 6, 2013
2013-14 School Year
We have held our lottery and are preparing for next year. All current families at Springwater need to inform us NO LATER THAN MAY 10TH if their child(ren) will be returning next year. A State law and our charter contract requires re-enrollment each year and allows us to give preference to current families (and siblings) when filling openings for the next school year, so we are offering enrollment first to current families before calling students off of the wait lists. [Read more...]
Staff Appreciation Week – next week!
May 1, 2013
Thanks for taking the time to write a thoughtful note or expressing your appreciation in some way next week. [Read more...]
Get involved with our Natural playscape project!
April 28, 2013
Check out our new page under our news tab to learn more about our Natural playscape project and how you can help!
Springwater Plant sale this week!
April 25, 2013
Springcreek Tree Farm LLC is selling plants this week at the school. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Springwater School. The plants include 1 gallon lilacs for $10 each, 1 gallon blueberries for $8 each and 1 gallon raspberries for $8 each. Money can be turned into a marked “Plant Sale” envelope in the office.
This is a perfect opportunity to pick up quality plants at a great price, and support your school at the same time!
Help Springwater design and build a natural playground
April 23, 2013
Springwater has been awarded the 2012-2013 Heal grant to design and build a natural playground.
Join us after community service day on May 3rd at 2:00 to learn more about Naturescapes and develop ideas for this community driven design. Details and further information about natural playscapes will be posted at school and will be available shortly on-line. Bring your sketch books, imagination and design ideas!
Jump for Joy Farm’s 2nd Annual Barn Dance
April 15, 2013
Just a quick note to personally invite you to our 2nd Annual Barn Dance and Open House on Saturday May 4th 2013, from 12pm through 4pm! [Read more...]
Sign up for Jump for Joy farm summer camps and benifit Springwater!
April 14, 2013
Jump for Joy Farm (www.jump4joyfarm.com) is an educational and recreational facility located less than a mile from Springwater Environmental School! Our vision is to foster a 21st century connection to the natural world. [Read more...]
Lost & Found
April 14, 2013
26th Annual Ag Fest is April 27th and 28th
April 14, 2013
It is an exciting day for children to spend time with their families and learn about the diversity of Oregon’s leading industry, Agriculture. For more information, please view the website at www.oragfest.com. This event is free for children under 12. Use the coupon below for discounts for agers 13+.
Thank you to our new office help
April 14, 2013
We are pleased to welcome Suzanne Hoselton and Alex VanPelt to our morning main office support. We continue to appreciate Suzanne, Jayme Dunlap, Tonia Bautisa, Tanya Kathan, Julie Nielsen work in the afternoon. Please continue to use office@springwaterschool.com to communicate attendance, transportation, general needs and questions.
“30 Days of Doing Good” Campaign
April 14, 2013
Umpqua Bank is awarding $12,500 in grants to five local schools. From April 1st to the 14th, share a photo that celebrates how your favorite nonprofit or school gives back to the community. This can be anything from your whole group posing in front of a recently completed community-service project to a photo of members serving food at your local soup kitchen (or simply a photo that represents the great work they do). Give it a caption and encourage others to “Like” it to show their support. One photo per person per day, please. [Read more...]
