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Dear Springdale Families,

We're thrilled to share details about our annual Let Grow lesson and homework assignment, introduced to all students yesterday! This year's task encourages your child's independence, asking them to demonstrate the wonderful things they can do on their own.

We've seen firsthand the joy parents experience in watching their children grow through independent exploration. This year, parents also have a special part in the homework!

The assignment came home with your child yesterday. Every student who returns their completed assignment will be entered into a lottery to win a t-shirt or an ice cream party.

Empowering your child to embrace challenges and even learn from setbacks is crucial for their independence and future success. We strongly encourage 100% participation!

You can find the lessons and guidelines for choosing a Let Grow project here: http://www.chusic.net/let-grow.html

Have fun supporting your child's growth!

Joyfully,

Gloria Manna

 

English letter:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qCgX8xAfhEaCHHt86yxK_gcsGcEcuKPfvr_DYskRJ2g/edit?usp=sharing

Spanish letter:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ECN6_PVWhYZmh6-IoVArZOEIEnr3_vdKa-Z108A12r8/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Springdale Families,

At Springdale School, we strive to provide a solid academic program.  All teachers are highly capable and trained to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.  Each class is carefully balanced based on multiple measures including academic achievement, race, gender, language, and social-emotional needs.  We take into account the whole child and the overall needs of the grade.

 WHAT IS THE PLACEMENT PROCESS AT SPRINGDALE?

During May – June, the grade level teachers meet and create class lists for the following year, carefully taking into consideration all the variables that make up a balanced class.  Parent conferences are reviewed and taken into consideration.  Incoming Kindergartner’s preschool records and family input are also reviewed.

1.    Please recognize the fact that the classroom teacher may observe other social and academic needs of your child at school that you may not see exhibited at home.  If you would like to share something about your child’s learning style that will aid us in placement, or share a past experience you may have had that was unproductive, you may put this in a letter to me by May 24th.  Please do not request individual teachers for your children, and do not make requests based on race, gender, age, religion and ethnicity. We cannot honor these requests and maintain balanced classrooms.   Parent input regarding learning style or past experience will be strongly considered to provide the best learning environment for your child, as well as for all Springdale School students.   Teacher and friend requests will not be considered as they compromise the balance we strive to create for all of our students.

2.    The tentative lists are finally reviewed by the Placement Team:  Administration, Social Workers, School Psychologists, Resource Teachers, School Nurse, Physical Education, Music and Art Teachers.

3.    Once all input has been given, new students have been added and all staff is complete, the Principal assigns a teacher’s name to each list.  Notification of your child’s teacher will be available to you through PowerSchool around mid-August.

 

WHAT ABOUT CHANGES IN PLACEMENT?

As you can appreciate, any change will immediately create an imbalance in two carefully balanced classes:  The class being moved from and the one being moved into.  A “domino effect” results, isolating or undermining carefully designed combinations.  For this reason, we do not embrace placement changes.  

Please recognize that WE TRY VERY HARD to ensure that the best condition for learning exists for every child.

I hope this letter explains the great effort that we take in placing your child(ren) for next year.  We sincerely hope that you will lend your support, as you always do, by expressing your confidence in our capable and dedicated staff as you discuss this placement procedure with your child(ren).  Thank you!  We all look forward to another year of learning and sharing at Springdale.

 

Joyfully, 

 

Gloria Manna

Dear Springdale Families,

We hope you enjoyed parent-teacher conferences and learned some helpful information about your child’s achievements in school.   Sharing feedback with your child about strengths and areas for improvement provided by teachers is a great way to teach Growth Mindset.   We don’t want the keys to success to be hidden from the students. 

More From Let Grow:

As parents, we can start thinking about whether we are sometimes too helpful when our kids are ready to do more themselves. Let Grow’s website, resources, and social media is where folks can learn, practice, and chat about loosening the reins, with other parents rooting for them.

Taken from the Let Grow Website

www.letgrow.org

 

Have a joyful weekend,

Gloria Manna

Dear Springdale Families,

Thank you to everyone who has already participated in our school climate survey! Your feedback is invaluable. If you haven't had a chance yet, please complete the survey this weekend.

We want to hear from every family! Your responses are 100% anonymous, and the survey is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Ukrainian:

·  English: surveys.panoramaed.com/stamfordps/FamilySpring2025/surveys

·  Spanish: surveys.panoramaed.com/stamfordps/FamilySpring2025/surveys?language=es

·  Haitian Creole: surveys.panoramaed.com/stamfordps/FamilySpring2025/surveys?language=ht

·  Ukrainian: surveys.panoramaed.com/stamfordps/FamilySpring2025/surveys?language=uk

Also, a friendly reminder that report card conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. These are early release days, with dismissal at 1:15 PM. Please note that we are unable to provide supervision for students between dismissal and afternoon conferences. We kindly ask that you make arrangements to have your child return home and then bring them back for their scheduled conference time.

Joyfully,

Gloria Manna

 

Dear Springdale Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in our annual School Climate survey. This survey plays a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to enhance the learning environment within our school community. To that end, we strongly encourage all parents to actively participate in this important event. I kindly ask that you take the time to fill out the survey thoughtfully and sincerely. Your input is invaluable as it will help us identify strengths and areas for improvement within our school environment. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to assist you and ensure that we have a successful survey period. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to fostering a positive school climate. 

Click here for the Survey
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Joyfully,

Gloria Manna