SPRING LAKE SCHOOL
Small but Mighty
We wrapped up the last day of school with lots of holiday cheer! Kindergarten enjoyed a fun puzzle exchange, while first and second grades shared the joy with a book exchange. Our K–2 students celebrated with festive party stations, including Pin the Heart on the Grinch, decorating gingerbread houses, Punch a Pine, making reindeer food, and enjoying root beer floats!
Students in grades 3–6 also had a wonderful, festive day filled with Christmas fun! They created special gifts for their families, played games, enjoyed party snacks, and had root beer floats with friends.
We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and joyful Christmas break.
We look forward to welcoming students back to the building on Tuesday, January 6.
Today, Spring Lake had an incredible time attending Rivermen Education Day! Along with 9,211 students, educators, and families in attendance, our students enjoyed a day filled with excitement and school spirit. Thank you to the Peoria Rivermen for hosting such a fun and engaging experience. We loved being part of it!
Another year of being blessed by Cindy! Ensuring that every Spring Lake student has a hat was a tradition started by her dear friend, Darla, who was both an incredible teacher and person. Darla helped make hats for many students and schools, including ours. In her memory, Cindy has continued this meaningful tradition since Darla’s passing in 2020. We are so grateful for her kindness and generosity. Thank you, Cindy! ❤️
Just a friendly reminder to mark your calendars that Friday, December 19th is early dismissal at 1:30 pm for Winter Break. Winter Break is from December 22, 2025, thru January 5, 2026. Looking forward to seeing everyone on January 6, 2026. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Just a reminder that Friday, Deecmber 12, 2025 students will be dissimed at noon.
🎄 Christmas Program Day! 🎄
Our students have been working so hard to prepare for tonight’s Christmas program, and we can’t wait for you to see all their effort shine on stage!
❄️ Reminder: Today is a 1:30 PM dismissal.
❄️ Program: Tonight at 6:00 PM
❄️ Doors Open: 5:30 PM
❄️ Student Arrival: Please have your child in their classroom by 5:45 PM.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate the season together! ❤️🎶
Next week is our countdown to Christmas break spirit week!
We’re excited to see everyone tomorrow for our annual Christmas Program! Early dismissal is at 1:30 PM, and students should be in their classrooms by 5:45 PM for the 6:00 program. Join us for a joyful evening of holiday music and fun!
PTC update for Santa's Secret Shop - please get those shopping lists turned in.
A message from our PTC:
For the latest updates/events, make sure to follow their page (Spring Lake School PTC)!
“📣PTC Leadership Update
We would like to share that our former PTC President, Vanessa Watson, has stepped down from her position. We are grateful for her time, dedication, and leadership.
Our current Vice President, Samantha Trumpy, will be stepping into the role of PTC President, which now leaves the Vice President position open. If you are interested in taking on this role, please reach out to any of our PTC members Samantha Trumpy, Amber Darrow and DeAnna Thomas and plan to attend our next meeting (date to be determined).
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our PTC!”
December Bobcat Bulletin
Our first graders have been busy getting ready for Thanksgiving! They:
🖍️ Disguised turkeys so they wouldn’t get eaten
📚 Read “Balloons Over Broadway”
🎭 Learned about puppeteer Tony Sarg and the origins of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
🎈 Designed and carried their own balloons in a classroom parade
🥧 Shared a Peanuts-inspired feast while watching “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
Mrs. Gardner joined in the festivities too, greeting students at the door in full Thanksgiving spirit! 🦃
We hope everyone has a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break!
After a successful Butter Braid fundraiser, our PTC wanted to reward students for their hard work, and what better way than with a pizza party at lunch! 🍕🎉 A big thank you to our families and community for your incredible support of our small, but mighty school! 🐾 Congratulations to our top sellers, Marleyjane and Domino! 🏆
December Menus
Good morning from your PTC
The Butter Braid Fundraiser was a success!! Thank you so much for your support. In appreciation of the students’ hard work the PTC is going to surprise the students with a Pizza Party at lunch on Tuesday, November 25th. The menu for this day will be pizza, vegetable and fruit, please note this is a surprise and the normal menu says Turkey subs. Please help us keep this as surprise for the students. We are giving parents heads up in case their student doesn’t like pizza they can bring lunch. Once again thank you for all your support.
PTC
The Butter Braid Fundraiser was a success!! Thank you so much for your support. In appreciation of the students’ hard work the PTC is going to surprise the students with a Pizza Party at lunch on Tuesday, November 25th. The menu for this day will be pizza, vegetable and fruit, please note this is a surprise and the normal menu says Turkey subs. Please help us keep this as surprise for the students. We are giving parents heads up in case their student doesn’t like pizza they can bring lunch. Once again thank you for all your support.
PTC
Retake Picture Day is TOMORROW :
Friday, November 21, 2025
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken.
If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0127PGF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Thank You
Friday, November 21, 2025
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken.
If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0127PGF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Thank You
A friendly reminder from your PTC
Butter Braid will be delivered on Wednesday, November 19th, pick up time that evening will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., if you are unable to make this time please reach out to PTC to make other arrangements. We apologize for the delay and hiccups along the way. We appreciate and thank you for your patience. Your PTC
Butter Braid will be delivered on Wednesday, November 19th, pick up time that evening will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., if you are unable to make this time please reach out to PTC to make other arrangements. We apologize for the delay and hiccups along the way. We appreciate and thank you for your patience. Your PTC
Our 4th graders put their engineering skills to the test this week with a classic Egg Drop Challenge! Each student was tasked with designing their own protective system to keep a raw egg safe during a fall from ladder height.
Working independently, students
🥚 Selected their materials
🥚 Planned and built their designs
🥚 Presented their ideas to the school
🥚 Made predictions about whether their egg would survive the big drop
Today, the whole school watched as each design took the plunge!
We’re so proud of our young engineers for their hard work, creativity, and problem-solving. Great job, 4th grade!
Retake Picture Day is coming up on:
Friday, November 21, 2025
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken.
If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0127PGF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Thank You
Butter Braid will be delivered on Wednesday, November 19th, pick up time that evening will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., if you are unable to make this time please reach out to PTC to make other arrangements. We apologize for the delay and hiccups along the way. We appreciate and thank you for your patience. Your PTC