Springer Gives Back!

On Thursday, Dec. 10th, Springer School will go into “workshop” mode.  Working with their buddy classes, students will work on a number of useful crafts that will be given to local charities.  Each craft will include a card so the recipient can see that their gift was handcrafted by Springer students.

We call this experience “Springer Gives Back”.  This will be the 3rd year in a row that Springer will undertake the project.   One of the 3 major character traits we wish to instill in children is the idea of empathy (along with responsibility and growth mindset).  During the holiday season we take time to be thankful for all that we have.  It’s important for our students to know that there are others very near to us, whether they are living in retirement homes, local shelters, or in hospitals battling illness, who do not have it as well off as the majority of us.  Springer Gives Back helps our students learn that they can play a role in the greater community.   Students learn that they can brighten the lives of others who could use a little sunshine in their lives.

I appreciate the work that Renee Johnsen, and her team, has put into making Springer Gives Back a relevant and worthy experience for all the students at Springer.

Have a great weekend.

Wade Spenader-Principal