Post 4: Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Spalding Talent Show. 75 acts tried out but, for the sake of time, the list had to be narrowed to 25. These kids are TALENTED! Wow, we loved watching our friends showcase their talents. Somehow this talented girl didn't make it in the previous posts. She was awesome! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
11 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: 1 girl singing in the Talent Show
Post 1: Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Spalding Talent Show. 75 acts tried out but, for the sake of time, the list had to be narrowed to 25. These kids are TALENTED! Wow, we loved watching our friends showcase their talents. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
11 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Mrs. Dobson introducing the start of the Talent Show
Picture: 4 girls dancing at the Talent Show
Picture: 2 girls singing at the Talent Show
Picture: 1 girl dancing at the Talent Show
Picture: 1 girl playing ukulele and singing at the Talent Show
Picture: 1 girl dancing at the Talent Show
Picture: 3 girls dancing at the Talent Show
Picture: 2 girls singing at the Talent Show
Picture: 1 girl singing at the Talent Show
Picture: 4 girls performing cups, dancing, and singing at Talent Show
Post 3: Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Spalding Talent Show. 75 acts tried out but, for the sake of time, the list had to be narrowed to 25. These kids are TALENTED! Wow, we loved watching our friends showcase their talents. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
11 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: 1 girl singing at the Talent Show
Picture: 1 boy singing at the Talent Show
Picture: 2 boys singing at the Talent Show
Picture: 1 boy playing drums at the Talent Show
Picture: Ms. Floyd and the Talent Show participants
Post 2: Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Spalding Talent Show. 75 acts tried out but, for the sake of time, the list had to be narrowed to 25. These kids are TALENTED! Wow, we loved watching our friends showcase their talents. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
11 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: 4 girls singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl singing at the talent show
Picture: 2 girls singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl playing violin at the talent show
Picture: 3 boys singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl playing piano at the talent show
Picture: 2 girls singing and 2 girls dancing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl and 1 boy singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 boy playing piano at the talent show
Picture: 4 girls singing at the talent show
Post 2: Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Spalding Talent Show. 75 acts tried out but, for the sake of time, the list had to be narrowed to 25. These kids are TALENTED! Wow, we loved watching our friends showcase their talents. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
11 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: 4 girls singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl singing at the talent show
Picture: 2 girls singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl playing violin at the talent show
Picture: 3 boys singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl playing piano at the talent show
Picture: 2 girls singing and 2 girls dancing at the talent show
Picture: 1 girl and 1 boy singing at the talent show
Picture: 1 boy playing piano at the talent show
Picture: 4 girls singing at the talent show
Mrs. Dobson emailed out a Newsletter today- which includes important news as well as calendar reminders. Make sure you take a moment to read it. The newsletter is also available on the Spalding STEM Academy website. https://secure.smore.com/n/ye5c7
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: American Flag with a Text Box on top of it Text: Spalding STEM Academy May 14, 2024 Dear Families,
Spalding Families: Our lost and found has quickly grown. If your child has jackets or other items that might be in the lost and found, please make sure to check it out. We only have 1 1/2 weeks of school left and then items will be donated.
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
A picture of Spalding’s Lost and Found
Starting to wonder what your children will do this summer to keep the learning going? We have a few ideas. We hope there are some ideas listed that you find helpful! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Ideas to continue learning during summer vacation
Activities to continue summer learning
How to access Clever from a home device
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the entire Spalding Staff! We have a great group of dedicated educators who want great things for all students. Not everyone is pictured, but all are appreciated and a valuable member of the Spalding Staff. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Spalding First Grade Teachers- Mrs. Koval, Mrs. Hemmert, Mr. Brousseau, Mrs. Seabolt, and Mrs.Moorhouse
Picture: Spalding Second Grade Teachers- Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Avella, Mrs. Kalbfleisch, Mrs. Magnuson, and Mr. Botimer
Picture: Spalding Third Grade Teachers- Ms. Egbert, Ms. Hoyle, Mrs. Huffman, Mrs. Bond, and Mrs. Kowalczyk
Picture: Spalding Fourth Grade Teachers- Mrs. Hernandez, Mrs. Rosen, Ms. Kisow, and Mrs. Coombs
Picture: Spalding Fifth Grade Teachers- Mrs. Wassmuth, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Patteson, Mrs. Brown
Picture: Spalding Kindergarten Teachers- Mrs. Duke, Mrs. Winford, Ms. Reilly, Mrs. Frost, and Ms. Sandeen
Spalding Specialists: Mrs. Roderick, Mrs. V, Mr. Jensen, Ms. Floyd, Mr. Oostra, Mrs. Magee (who was subbing), Mrs. Heberger, not picured: Ms. Ward
Picture: Spalding ERR and Resource Teachers and Staff: Mr. Liberty, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Jennifer, Mr. T, Ms. Bry, Mrs. Jamie, Mrs. Amy, Mrs. Rachelle, Mrs. Joy, Mrs. Darcy, and Mrs. Melanie
Picture: Office, Nurse, Principal- Mrs. Dobson, Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Darcie, Mr. John, and Ms. Dianna
Today is the 3rd Grade's Music program. This program's theme is Mother's Day! This morning 3rd grade is practicing in front of the school, this afternoon is the program for parents. There will be songs sung and instruments played. A BIG thank you to Ms. Floyd for organizing and preparing students for another amazing music performance for Spalding. We are so thankful for the Spalding parents and are happy these kiddos can honor their Moms and Mother-figures today. Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of third grade students on risers
Picture: Piano with music waiting to be played
Image: Mother’s Day sign with balloons and streamers. Text: Happy Mother’s Day
Picture: Xylophones the students will play on a short stage.
Image: Mother’s Day sign with balloons. Text: Happy Mother’s Day
On Monday, Karen Davis from the Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society spoke with Spalding STEM fourth grade classes about different types of minerals and rocks. This was a conclusion to a Science Unit. The presentation was excellent. The hands-on activities were so fun! And everyone learned. We are so thankful Ms. Davis shared her knowledge with us. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Ms. Davis presenting to a class about rocks and minerals.
Ms. Davis presenting to a class about rocks and minerals.
Ms. Davis presenting to a class about rocks and minerals
Fourth graders looking at rocks using magnifying glasses.
A rock under a magnifying glass
Fourth graders looking at rocks using magnifying glasses.
Fourth graders looking at rocks using magnifying glasses.
Fourth graders looking at rocks using magnifying glasses.
Fourth graders looking at rocks using magnifying glasses
Happy Principal's Day to our very own Mrs. Dobson! She is a compassionate, student-focused, data-driven leader who genuinely enjoys being around children. She is passionate about meeting student needs and helping kids achieve at their highest levels. Thanks for all you do Mrs. Dobson! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids (Mrs. Dobson is pictured here with Mrs. Coombs, a fourth grade teacher)
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Mrs. Coombs (a fourth grade teacher) and Mrs. Dobson (Spalding’s Principal)
Spalding STEM's Certified and Classified Employees of the year were honored at West Ada's Employees of the Year Dinner tonight. We are so proud that Mrs. Brandi Huffman and Mrs. Amy Little are members of our school community. Congratulations to these dedicated employees and amazing humans. Thank you both for all you do at Spalding! #Spalding STEM #ForOurKids
12 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Photo of balloon display featuring the letters WASD lit inside the structure
Picture from slide presentation featuring a picture of Mrs. Brandi Huffman. text: Brandi is a loving student-focused innovative teacher. She inspires colleagues to continue learning/trying new strategies and volunteers to coach our Lego Robotics team
Picture from slide presentation featuring a picture of Mrs. Amy Little. text: Amy has firm, loving, positive boundaries with kids and a toolbox of strategies to help build successful learners. She is a team-player and a kid whisperer
On Administrative Assistants Day, we just have to say- OUR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS ARE THE BEST! Spalding STEM is a better place because of Mrs. Kim Galimanis and Mrs. Darcie Murdock. They are both incredibly smart, kind, hardworking, and organized. They go above and beyond daily! The staff couldn't be more grateful. They live our school motto #ForOurKids. #SpaldingSTEM
about 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Mrs. Darcie and Mrs. Kim with one of their gift baskets
A picture of the gifts given by the staff
Today, First Grade is sharing their musical talents and helping us celebrate yesterday's Earth Day! This morning they are practicing by performing for the school. This afternoon parents/family are welcome to attend the final performance. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
about 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Earth Day!
First Grade students ready to perform.
Earth Day
Students watching the performance
Wow! What a great experience! Recently, Spalding's 4th grade classes split into two groups so we could have a guided tour of the State Capitol. Half of the classes went on April 4 and half on April 5. The weather was unusually cold and rainy/snowy so we did not have the opportunity to eat lunch in the park. But, our guided tours were phenomenal! Such a great experience. The students learned so much. Idaho is so blessed to have such a beautiful Capitol building.
about 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Mrs. Coombs’ class at the Capitol
Mrs. Rosen’s class at the Capitol
Ms. Kisow’s class at the Capitol
Thursday, April 4 was Librarian day! Spalding STEM is so lucky to have Mrs. Verheij for our librarian. She is so very kind, clearly loves working with children, and incredibly hard-working! Students and staff wrote her notes of appreciation on, what else, a paper cutout of a book. Thanks for all you do Mrs. V! We appreciate you! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
about 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Mrs. V in the library door near some of the notes written by students and staff
April 3 was Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We have some of the best here at Spalding STEM! We are so thankful for our hardworking, compassionate, and kind Paras. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
about 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Spalding’s Amazing Paraprofessionals
At Spalding STEM, we've been busy these last few weeks. So much fun and so much learning! It's great to be a Spalding Eagle! Two weeks ago we had a visit from author Alicia Klepeis. Ms. Klepeis primarily writes non-fiction children's books. Her presentation on how she writes books was outstanding! The students (and staff) loved the ideas and presentation. A big thank you to Alicia Klepeis for sharing her talent with us. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
about 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Alicia Klepeis talking to students
One of Alicia Klepeis’ books.
Alicia Klepeis talking to students
Alicia Klepeis talking to students
Westy from West Ada's School Nutrition Services visited Spalding STEM Academy during lunch today! The kids loved seeing Westy who not only helped in the kitchen and visited kids while they ate. Such fun part of the day! Westy, thanks for visiting! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids
about 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Westy visited Spalding during lunch today
Westy visited Spalding during lunch today
Westy visited Spalding during lunch today
Westy visited Spalding during lunch today