The middle school drone team at Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA) has been working with CTE teacher Bernard Hamill to learn about drones, including how they fly and how they can be used to take photographs and video, reported Tiffany Daniels, vice principal/TOSA. Tiffany observed, “These skills lend to preparing students for various fields of interest.
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Emily Smittipatana, a 7th-grade student in Springs’ Venture Online program, is a talented golfer. In April, she earned 3rd place at the Catalina Junior Golf Tournament; she hopes to compete in the Toyota Junior Golf Cup when she’s in high school.
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Springs’ Palm Academy held a STEAM-based entrepreneurship Carnival designed to teach students real-world business skills, reported teacher Michelle Pantoja. As part of the event, which was organized by teacher Alma Felipe, students created their own business or store, developed an inventory, managed a budget, applied for a loan, and designed marketing materials such as flyers and logos. The goal of the Carnival was to maximize one’s profits.
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The Santa Ana Quest Academy and Homeschool Learning Center came together to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in “a meaningful and fun way,” reported Principal Priscilla Doorbar. Each day featured a unique theme that gave students the opportunity to show their appreciation:
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Lorelei Lee, age 6, a Springs Homeschool kindergartener, competed in her first children’s triathlon. She swam 100 yards in a lake, biked one mile, and ran a 1K, earning first place in the girls’ division.
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Springs’ principals and vice principals were honored during Principal Appreciation Week in May. Each leader was presented with a certificate highlighting the Springs core value their peers felt best describes them, including “Actions Match Words” meaning “We align our practice with our mission and goals. We keep our promises and we share the whole truth with our community” and “Student-Driven” meaning “Students come first at Springs. We empower students by putting them in the driver’s seat for their educational journey. All decisions we make support helping students thrive.”
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Springs hosted its annual Junior/Senior Prom at Hawk Ranch in Murrieta, reported Nikkole McAdoo, events and community engagement coordinator. Its theme was “Some Enchanted Evening”; 226 students participated. Students danced on an LED light-up dance floor, enjoyed dinner and non-alcoholic “mocktails”, captured memories at a 360° photo booth and an LED inflatable booth, and had the chance to sit in an “enchanting carriage.”
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Journey Homeschool High School 11th grade student Maggie Mobley will be graduating Springs early, reported her ES Carrie Paschall, and will leave behind “a legacy of academic excellence, dedication, and well-rounded achievement.”
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Palm Academy TK through 8th-grade students participated in an Easter Egg Hunt the day before Spring Break, organized by staff and supported by donations from school families. All eggs, treats, and prizes were provided by parents. The event offered students an opportunity to engage in a seasonal activity while fostering a sense of community within the school, reported teacher Michelle Pantoja.
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Seventh-grade student Jacob Lotte has been accepted into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Youth Explorer program in Temecula, reported Homeschool Principal April Jacoby. The program is an opportunity for students ages 14 to 21 to explore potential careers in law enforcement and criminal justice, and also provides valuable experiences in character building, leadership development, and community service.
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