Spalding STEM Academy has started our "Student of the Month" celebrations. Students are honored for exhibiting a school characteristic that month and are invited to have up to two guests at lunch on the stage during this special celebration. September's focus was Safety and October's focus was Ownership. Congratulations to all of our honorees! #SOARSpalding Eagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
6 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Soaring Student of the Month. Our September students were honored on Friday, October 18. They could ask up to two guests to join them for lunch. September students were honored for exhibiting characteristics of safety. Safety- I am safe in my words and actions. I follow the rules in school and on the playground. I work/play cooperatively with my peers. I am safe in my learning and see mistakes as the first attempt at learning. Picture: Blue and Green background, banner at top with a flying eagle to the right side, white box at the bottom right with the safety characteristics listed, on the bottom left a circle with an eagle head inside.
Text: Soaring Student of the Month. Our October students were honored on Friday, October 25. They could ask up to two guests to join them for lunch. October students were honored for exhibiting characteristics of ownership. Ownership- I am responsible for my learning. I use my initiative to solve problems. I recognize when it is appropriate to ask for help. Picture: Blue and Green background, banner at top with a flying eagle to the right side, white box at the bottom right with the safety characteristics listed, on the bottom left a circle with an eagle head inside.
Picture of parents and students at lunch on the school stage.
Picture of parents and students at lunch on the school stage.
Ahoy! 🏴‍☠️ Last week, October 14th-18th, was National School Lunch Week, and treasure awaited in our school meals! Packed with whole grains, fruits, veggies, and more, there were some fun and unique menu items. Spalding's kitchen staff got in the spirit and hopes students enjoyed pirate-themed adventure during lunch! 🍎🥗🍞 ⚓️
6 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Two Spalding kitchen staff dressed up in pirate costumes
The Trunk or Treat Event Map is here! Please take note of where all of the events will be located.
6 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Black Background with white border and triangular spider web at each corner. Text: Trunk or Treat Event Map MAP DETAILS: arrows with labels for parking, tables, food trucks, vendors, lost and found, and trunk or treat parking.
THIS SATURDAY! 4:00-6:00 PM Spalding STEM Academy PTO Presents: Trunk or Treat. Pumpkin Patch, Prize for Best Trunk, Food Trucks. October 19th. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. In the Spalding Parking Lot. Free Admission. Use QR code to sign up to decorate/provide a trunk. Have questions? Email janellenostrandt@gmail.com We have some wonderfully generous vendors who will have items available for purchase. Vendors include: Scotty's Hot Dogs | Facebook Boise Soda and Swirls (@boisesodaandswirls) • Instagram photos and videos Buzz’d Coffee & Craft Co. | Facebook BUZZ’D COFFEE & CRAFT CO. (@buzzd_coffee_craft) • Instagram photos and videos TREASURE VALLEY SUGAR COOKIES & MICRO-BAKERY (@wantthewhisk) • Instagram photos and videos Additional Vendors will include: Slimetastic Creations and More (Slime and take-home craft kits) Cotton Candy Helm Family Farms (Mobile pumpkin patch) The photo booth will be FREE! The photo booth is by Life Capture Photo Booths but is sponsored by Milne MicroDried Foods (MicroDried: The Best Dried Fruits & Vegetables. Just As Nature Intended.) It’s going to be a great event! Hope you can attend!
6 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Spalding STEM Academy PTO Presents: Trunk or Treat. Pumpkin Patch, Prize for Best Trunk, Food Trucks. October 19th. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Spalding Parking Lot. Free Admission. Use QR code to sign up to decorate/provide a trunk. Have questions? Email janellenostrandt@gmail.com Picture: dark purple background, clack bats and witch, cat with witch hat, cloud, orange leaves, purple hand, white bones and skull, three pumpkins in the middle of the page.
Candy Contest. Spalding PTO is hosting a context to see “witch” class can bring in the most Halloween candy to support our trunk or treat event. Please bring a sealed bag(s) of individually wrapped candy (No other donations will be accepted). The winner will be determined by highest total weight and will be announced at the event on 10/19/24. Contest Runs: 9/30/24-10/16/24. The winning class will be awarded a popsicle party and will also have their November popcorn paid for by the PTO. Don’t forget to sign up to decorate a trunk! Picture: Black background, candy border with pumpkin lollipops, candy corn, blue striped candy packages, and orange dots.
Trunk or Treat Vendor List: Scotty’s Hot Dogs- it's the Sauce, Slimetastic Creations ad More (Slime and Take-home craft kits), Boise Soda and Swirls- Sweet Treats, Cotton Candy, Buzz’d Coffee and Craft Co., Want the Whisk, Helm Family Farms (Mobile Pumpkin Patch), and a FREE Photo Booth by Life Captured- Sponsored by MicroDried Foods
Spalding STEM Conferences start TODAY! Please make sure you have your conference time reserved.
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Spalding STEM Parent-Teacher Conferences Schedule Wednesday, October 9: Regular Wednesday School Schedule 9:20-3:55, In-Person Conferences: 4:30-8:15 or 4:15-8:00. Thursday, October 10: No School for Students, In-Person Conferences 8:15-4:15 (with lunch and breaks) AND 4:30-8:00. Friday, October 11: No School for Students. Your child's teacher has sent conference scheduling information to you. We look forward to talking with you about your child's successes. Picture: 6 kids appearing to peek over to the words. Bubble with the words "This Week!"
Spalding STEM Conferences are this week. Please see the schedule and make sure you have your conference time reserved.
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Spalding STEM Parent-Teacher Conferences Schedule Wednesday, October 9: Regular Wednesday School Schedule 9:20-3:55, In-Person Conferences: 4:30-8:15 or 4:15-8:00. Thursday, October 10: No School for Students, In-Person Conferences 8:15-4:15 (with lunch and breaks) AND 4:30-8:00. Friday, October 11: No School for Students. Your child's teacher has sent conference scheduling information to you. We look forward to talking with you about your child's successes. Picture: 6 kids appearing to peek over to the words. Bubble with the words "This Week!"
Idaho Ed News has ranked Spalding STEM as being one of the Top 10 non-traditional schools in Idaho! https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/bright-spots-lists-of-2024-isat-top-performers-statewide/
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Idaho Ed News has shared the lists of the top ISAT performers in Idaho- based on last year’s ISAT scores: Spalding STEM is one of the top ten non-traditional schools in Idaho. (We are a STEM school so we are classified as non-traditional) 72.9% of our students were proficient or higher in ELA 72.4% of our students were proficient or higher in Math That's reason to celebrate. Thank you to our teachers for working so hard, to our parents for supporting student achievements, and let's not forget those students who came in and worked hard to learn and then prove it! #SOARSpalding Eagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
Happy National Custodian Day to Ms. Rosa, Ms. Luz, and Ms. Gabriela! Staff was able to gift these wonderful ladies with a small token of our appreciation!
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
picture of Ms. Rosa and Ms. Gabriela receiving gifts. Ms. Luz’s gift is also in the picture
Today, October 2, is National School Custodian Appreciation Day. Spalding STEM has the best Custodial Team and we are so thankful for all they do at Spalding! If you see them today, please make sure to express your appreciation as well.
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Today, October 2, is National School Custodian Appreciation Day Spalding STEM Academy has the Best School Custodians! Thank you Ms. Rosa, Ms. Luz, and Ms. Gabriela for all you do! #SOARSpalding Eagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding Picture: Light blue background, darker muted blue corners on the top right and bottom left, in the middle of the page is a picture of a building, two cleaners, a medal that says "clean", a mop, a bucket, and splashing water
Many of Spalding's October Events are listed here! It is going to be a month full of learning and fun! #SOARSpalding Eagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Off white background, one orange leaf in each corner, a pumpking near the bottom center, a notepad with the text written on the paper Text: Spalding STEM Academy Important OCTOBER Dates October 2: Custodian Appreciation Day October 3: Kindness Thursday October 4: Popcorn Friday October 9: Evening Parent Teacher Conferences October 10: All day Parent Teacher Conferences October 10 & 11: No School October 15: (AM only) Picture Retakes October 17: Kindness Thursday October 19: Trunk or Treat October 24: Kindness Thursday October 31: School Parade October 31: Kindness Thursday #SOARSpalding Eagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
Spalding STEM's October 1, 2024 Newsletter can be found in your email and on our website. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Spalding STEM's Newsletter is here. The October 1, 2024 Newsletter can be found in your email and on our website: Picture: Envelope with a piece of paper sticking out that contains the text.
Spalding STEM Academy PTO Presents: Trunk or Treat. Pumpkin Patch, Prize for Best Trunk, Food Trucks. October 19th. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Spalding Parking Lot. Free Admission. Use QR code to sign up to decorate/provide a trunk. Have questions? Email janellenostrandt@gmail.com We have some wonderfully generous vendors who will have items available for purchase. Vendors include: Scotty's Hot Dogs | Facebook Boise Soda and Swirls (@boisesodaandswirls) • Instagram photos and videos Buzz’d Coffee & Craft Co. | Facebook BUZZ’D COFFEE & CRAFT CO. (@buzzd_coffee_craft) • Instagram photos and videos TREASURE VALLEY SUGAR COOKIES & MICRO-BAKERY (@wantthewhisk) • Instagram photos and videos Additional Vendors will include: Slimetastic Creations and More (Slime and take-home craft kits) Cotton Candy Helm Family Farms (Mobile pumpkin patch) The photo booth will be FREE! The photo booth is by Life Capture Photo Booths but is sponsored by Milne MicroDried Foods (MicroDried: The Best Dried Fruits & Vegetables. Just As Nature Intended.) It’s going to be a great event! Hope you can attend!
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Spalding STEM Academy PTO Presents: Trunk or Treat. Pumpkin Patch, Prize for Best Trunk, Food Trucks. October 19th. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Spalding Parking Lot. Free Admission. Use QR code to sign up to decorate/provide a trunk. Have questions? Email janellenostrandt@gmail.com Picture: dark purple background, clack bats and witch, cat with witch hat, cloud, orange leaves, purple hand, white bones and skull, three pumpkins in the middle of the page.
Text: Candy Contest. Spalding PTO is hosting a context to see “witch” class can bring in the most Halloween candy to support our trunk or treat event. Please bring a sealed bag(s) of individually wrapped candy (No other donations will be accepted). The winner will be determined by highest total weight and will be announced at the event on 10/19/24. Contest Runs: 9/30/24-10/16/24. The winning class will be awarded a popsicle party and will also have their November popcorn paid for by the PTO. Don’t forget to sign up to decorate a trunk! Picture: Black background, candy border with pumpkin lollipops, candy corn, blue striped candy packages, and orange dots.
Text: Trunk or Treat Vendor List: Scotty’s Hot Dogs- it's the Sauce, Slimetastic Creations ad More (Slime and Take-home craft kits), Boise Soda and Swirls- Sweet Treats, Cotton Candy, Buzz’d Coffee and Craft Co., Want the Whisk, Helm Family Farms (Mobile Pumpkin Patch), and a FREE Photo Booth by Life Captured- Sponsored by MicroDried Foods
Our lost and found is filling up quickly. If your child is missing something, encourage them to look in the lost and found. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding #SOARSpaldingEagles
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Spalding STEM’s Lost and Found with many student jackets, water bottles, and lunch boxes, among other various items
Announcing 2 Cleanest Classroom Winners! Last week, Mrs. Winford's Kindergarten class were recognized for having the cleanest classroom. This week, Mrs. Rosen's Fourth grade class was recognized for having the cleanest classroom! Great job keeping your learning space neat and tidy students!
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Spalding STEM's Cleanest Classroom. Each week, our custodial staff recognizes a class that shows how to SOAR. This looks like: a Safe classroom space that is clean and picked up, a classroom space with the students take Ownership for the classroom materials and space, a classroom where students Aspire to have a clean and tidy space to learn, and a space where students are Resilient and put in the hard work of picking up after themselves. Picture: Background is sparklings and flowers of pink, white, and gold. Photo of a small play broom and dustpan on which is written- Clean and Tidy room!
Spalding STEM kicked off this school year's focus on Kindness with a Kindness Assembly today. It's always good to be reminded to spread Kindness, especially on Kindness Thursdays. #SpaldingSTEM #WeAreSpalding #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #CommunityKindnessMovement
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of backs of kids at the Kindness Assembly
Mrs. Hampton left her lipstick mark on this piglets face tonight. The Spalding crowd was awesome! And it was fun to see her kiss the pig. Thank you to everyone who made it out! Hope you had a great time. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of Mrs. Hampton preparing to kiss the top of the head of a piglet held by a Lowe’s Farmstead employee
Picture of Mrs. Hampton preparing to kiss the top of the head of a piglet held by a Lowe’s Farmstead employee
Picture of Mrs. Hampton preparing to kiss the top of the head of a piglet held by a Lowe’s Farmstead employee
Picture of Mrs. Hampton kissing the top of the head of a piglet held by a Lowe’s Farmstead employee
Picture of Mrs. Hampton kissing the top of the head of a piglet held by a Lowe’s Farmstead employee
Tonight is Spalding's Night at the Farmstead. Stay until 7:30 to see Mrs. Hampton kiss a pig!
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Cartoon Pig on a Pink Background Text: Tonight, Thursday September 19, is Spalding STEM's Night at the Farmstead. Who will kiss the pig? Mention Spalding when you purchase tickets to receive a reduced price (ticket purchase also benefits our PTO). Stay until 7:30 to see our principal, Mrs. Hampton, kiss a pig! Hope to see you there!
Westy, from West Ada School Nutrition Services, visited Spalding during lunch yesterday! We loved having him visit! Thanks for helping serve our lunches Westy!
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Students in the lunch line with Westy helping serve food.
Students in the lunch line with Westy helping serve food.
Students in the lunch line with Westy helping serve food
Just a reminder- there is no school on Wednesday!
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Cork Board with a sheet of paper pinned on and two yellow sticky notes with smiley faces written on them. Words: Reminder: No School on Wednesday! This Wednesday, September 18, is a Professional Development Day for Staff.
Some Spalding STEM students wrote thank you card to our brave wildfire fighters. The students were so excited to get to show their appreciation and wrote some wonderfully heartfelt messages. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
picture of student letters to firefighters
picture of student letters to firefighters