Disney 5th graders competed in a Chef Jr Competition on Sat and took the “Best Use of Local Foods” award home! Great job girls! @spspbl @TEAMDISNEYPod @Bellamaestra6@MissPohle@FogleDisney5
Why make time for independent reading? Independent reading builds stamina, the ability to concentrate for at least thirty minutes, enlarges vocabulary, background knowledge, & provides the practice students need to become proficient and advanced readers. @ERobbPrincipal
Research shows that for qualitative feedback to help, it must replace grades. When students get a comment AND a grade, as Dylan William observed, the 1st thing they look at is the grade, and the 2nd thing they look at is…someone else’s grade
Evan Siever, a fifth-grader at @TEAMDISNEYPod, watches his rover attempt a task. He's one of 35 gifted third- through fifth-graders at @PhelpsCenter designing, building and programming rovers to complete missions on Mars. MORE: https://t.co/QoXIyQbXF4
Congrats to @cherokeesps students of the month for January (Diversity) and February (Grit)!
Thank you to @mcdonalds on South Campbell and STUCO for the treats.
#GoIndians
#Springfield MO has officially received 6.58" of rain THIS WEEK (Mon-Sat). That's more than the four months of Oct, Nov, Dec, and Jan combined (6.34"). Amazing what happens when the pattern flips to a western trough and SW flow! @NWSSpringfield@mattjoneswx@kytv
SPS will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16. Administrative offices will be open. 12-month employees and employees with designated snow day responsibilities should report to work. Activity and athletic cancellations will be shared via social media and website. Stay warm.#SPSnoschool
Dr. Anderson is a natural at connecting with kids, including talking with them about their goals & data. His school visits keep him in touch, & it’s obvious what guides his decision making. @officialSPS