Congratulations to Mrs. Kenzie Fritsche on being recognized by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce as the October elementary teacher of the month! Great work and well deserved!
Red Ribbon Week: October 27–30!
Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week at both the Middle School and Elementary School! Each day will have a special dress-up theme to show our commitment to making healthy, positive choices.
We’re so lucky to have amazing teachers and support staff at Spring Garden!
If you're a student or parent who’s been inspired, supported, or encouraged by one of our outstanding team members, please consider nominating them for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Teacher or Support Staff of the Month!
Let’s celebrate the people who make a difference every day! 🖤🩵
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🎉 1st Quarter PBIS Celebration 🎉
Our elementary students were rewarded for their Positive Behavior with a cool and tasty treat — Ice Cream & Soda Floats! 🍦🥤Way to go, students — keep showing those positive choices!
The Girl's State Cross Country Meet in Du Quoin tomorrow morning will start thirty minutes earlier. So the Lady Hawks team will start running at 9:30am. Good luck and run fast tomorrow ladies!! Go Hawks!!
New Monster Mash Date
November 1st from 2:00-5:00pm
November 1st from 2:00-5:00pm
Due to the forecasted weather for this Saturday, the PTO has decided to postpone Monster Mash to Saturday, November 1st, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Kindergarten has been having some fun with their literacy and math centers.
We love seeing their excitement as they grow their skills through hands-on activities, teamwork, and a whole lot of creativity. Way to go, little learners! 🌟❤️
Happy Boss's Day to Mrs. Beckham and Mr. Hargis! Thank you both for your unwavering support, leadership, and for always making us feel valued. We're lucky to work with such amazing people who truly lead by example!
A reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are Monday, October 20 from 3:15 to 6:30 and Monday, October 27 from 3:15 to 6:30. Please reach out to your child's teacher or the school to schedule an appointment if you haven't done so already.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 11, is the last day to preorder wrist bands and tickets for the PTO Monster Mash on Saturday, October 18 from 5-8pm at the Elementary School.
🍦🎬 PBIS Celebration Success!
Yesterday, our middle school students enjoyed a sweet reward for their positive behavior—ice cream and a movie to celebrate the end of 1st quarter PBIS! We’re proud of their hard work and commitment to showing respect, responsibility, and kindness every day.🩵🖤
Congratulations to our Girls Cross Country team! They came in 3rd place at our regional and have qualified for State!
Lynnex Smith came in 5th place and was a medalist!
Congrats to the girls and coaches Traven Watts and Micah Arcuri!!!
The Girls team and results for the race are as follows:
5th Place - Lynnex Smith (6th Grade)
15th Place - Cloe Allen (8th Grade
16th Place - Stella Watts (4th grade)
21st Place - McKinley Kniffen (6th Grade)
22nd Place - Soyer Mayo (6th Grade)
23rd Place - Clara Adams (4th Grade)
30th Place - Afton Watts (6th Grade)
Yesterday the 2nd graders enjoyed Class Act Art provided by Cedarhurst!
Information about Picture Day, Rooms, and Friday's Dismissal: Picture Day at the Elementary School is on Tuesday, October 7. Picture Day at the Middle School is on Wednesday, October 8 and will include Baseball, Softball, and Cross Country pictures. So you can continue to receive ROOM messages from your child's teacher(s), please make sure you have the latest update of our school's app. Lastly, next Friday is an 11:15 Dismissal Day and we also have House Groups so all the students will be dismissed from the Elementary School. Have a great weekend!
The PTO will have another Monster Mash planning meeting at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 6, at the Elementary School in the Cafeteria. Please attend if you would like to help.
Thank you Amie and Dan for all that you do!!
Monster Mash
October 18th @ 5:00
Elementary building
4th Grade Exploding Apples
For Johnny Appleseed Day, 4th grade spent some time sampling apples.. and then making them explode! Students turned apples into mini “volcanoes” by combining baking soda and vinegar. The fizzy explosions made history and science come alive!
Spring Garden is looking for a Volleyball Coach for the 25-26 school year. If you are or know of someone who is interested, please let the school know. You can call at 618-244-8070 or email at tbeckham@sgd178.org.