Feb 13, 2017 11:33 AM

Girls age 11 to 14 at Springs School will begin sessions with i-Tri, a program that fosters self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image and healthy lifestyle choices for girls, this month; in March they begin training for their first triathlon. Through a curriculum of physical fitness, family outreach, nutrition classes and self-esteem workshops, affirming respect, responsibility, teamwork and dedication, as well as the sport of triathlon, i-Tri girls develop healthy habits and healthy attitudes which last a lifetime. At an age at which they are often confronted with difficult life choices, i-Tri girls are taught to believe in themselves and their peers.

The Functional Academics class made handmade Valentines day chocolates to sell as candy grams to the seventh- and eighth-graders. The chocolates cost $1 a bag with profits supporting Special Olympics. The orders were taken in the students lunchrooms ahead of time and delivered anonymously on Valentines Day.

Fourth-graders may participate in band and/or chorus in the early morning.

Students in kindergarten through sixth grade may sign up for the Camp Invention summer program at the school. Details and registration information is on the school website.

The Famous Springs Mystery Art Sale (SMARTS) is back again this spring! Students, teachers, and community members voted for a purple logo this year. Students are hard at work creating their 5 x 7 pieces of art which will be featured at Ashawagh Hall for sale side by side with the art of several local artists. Artists are encouraged to contact art teachers Colleen McGowan and Alex DeHavenon to contribute.

P.S. I Love You Day was celebrated on February 14, after being snowed out on last week. Teachers, students, and staff wore purple on Tuesday to be mindful of the positive impact kindness can have on others. Fourth grade teachers Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Reiner hope to make this a new annual celebration at the school where everyone makes a point to tell others that they are loved and accepted. Purple post-it notes covered the school with sentiments such as you rock or youre special. Student JanPol Munzon said, All I want is for everyone to have a good heart and all students have nice emotions and no one violates anyone else. I want this school to just have peace and justice.

Budget work sessions have begun for the 2017-18 school year. The next will be Wednesday. March 1. All community members are welcome.

The PTA hosted a very successful Skate Night at Buckskill for grades five through eight. This was made possible by the Turkey Trot, the pasta lunch, and other fundraising throughout the year. The PTA makes many special events and field trips possible. Please contact Mark Lappin for information on future events.

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