Reminder: To RSVP for the Veterans Day Breakfast, contact the office at (309) 545-2241, or complete and return the attached form by Friday, November 7. We would love the opportunity to honor the veterans and active-duty military in our community!

Menu Changes: Lunch on Thursday, November 6, will now be potato soup. Breakfast on Tuesday, November 11, will be cereal.

Last call for apparel orders! The store closes November 7th.
Show off your Bobcat pride with fresh school spirit wear — from comfy tees to cozy hoodies! This is not a school fundraiser, just a great way to stock up on your favorite Spring Lake gear. 💙🐾 All items will be delivered to the school.

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We had a special visit from Ms. Amanda with the TCHD (Tazewell County Health Department)! She gave our K-2 students an engaging presentation on the importance of good hygiene and handwashing. Using a glow light activity, we got to see just how easily germs can spread and how well (or not so well!) we’re washing our hands. It was a fun and eye-opening lesson that reminded everyone how small actions can make a big difference in keeping our school healthy!

November menus

November Bobcat Bulletin

Congratulations, Spring Lake Students and Staff, on achieving Exemplary Designation on the Illinois School Report Card. Receiving Exemplary Status means that our school is performing in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois. We are so proud of the staff and students at Spring Lake Elementary!

🎃 Trunk or Treat 2025 was a spooktacular success! 👻 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for an afternoon full of fun, creativity, and community spirit! Our students, families, and staff went all out with amazing costumes, festive trunks, and plenty of Halloween cheer.

Today, our curious K–2 scientists put their engineering skills to the test! Using only tin foil, they were challenged to design and build a boat that could float — and hold as much candy corn as possible. After lots of creative designs and careful testing, Emma and Haylah built the winning boat, which held an impressive 54 candy corn pieces before sinking!

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Join us for PTC’s trunk-or-treat at 11:30am. School dismisses at 12:00pm. Don’t forget - Butter Braid orders are due today!

First grade is getting into the fall and Halloween spirit! 🍁🎃 This month, our students learned all about pumpkins, and today, they even carved one! They combined math and science by counting all the seeds, grouping them by tens and then hundreds for a grand total of 546 seeds! One of the seeds had already started to sprout, so our young scientists planted it to watch it grow. 🌱 We can’t wait to see what happens next!

Make sure you are checking your child’s lunch accounts on a regular basis. If your child is ordering double lunches, there will be a balance on there that you will need to pay. If you do not want them ordering doubles, please have a conversation with them about this. Thank you!

🖍️ Learning Good Manners in Action! 🏠 This week in Social Emotional Learning, our 3-6th grade students are studying the modern manner: “Treat Others’ Homes with Respect.” Students worked in groups to create colorful posters teaching younger kids how to be great guests — with reminders like pick up after you play, ask before using things, and say please and thank you. We’re so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and thoughtful ideas! 💛

We invite you to join us in honoring the veterans and active-duty military members of our community for their service and dedication.

To RSVP, please contact the office at (309) 545-2241, or complete and return the attached form by Friday, November 7.

🛍️ Our online apparel store is now open! 🎉

Show off your Bobcat pride with fresh school spirit wear — from comfy tees to cozy hoodies! This is not a school fundraiser, just a great way to stock up on your favorite Spring Lake gear. But don’t wait too long — the store closes November 7. Shop now and represent the Bobcats in style! 💙🐾

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Our K–2 students had the best day ever at Rader Family Farms! From learning about farm animals and buzzing bees to exploring the pumpkin patch, there was no shortage of smiles or excitement. 🎃🐝🐮 Students enjoyed plenty of hands-on fun and imaginative play, and everyone got to pick their very own pumpkin to take home! 🍂🎃

Parent-teacher conferences start tomorrow, Thursday, October 23. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM, and there will be no afternoon latchkey. There is no school on Friday, October 24, for AM conferences.

🎄 Mark Your Calendars! 🎅
Our Annual Christmas Program will be held on Tuesday, December 9th!
Please note: This will also be a 1:30 PM dismissal day.

🚒 Thank You, Forman Fire Department! 🚒 A huge thank-you to the Forman Fire Department for visiting our school today! Our K–2 students had a blast touring the fire truck and learning about firefighter gear. Meanwhile, our 3–6 graders got hands-on experience mastering the fire extinguisher. We appreciate you taking the time to teach our students about fire safety and keeping our community safe every day! ❤️🔥👩‍🚒

REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025