Many of Springs’ Nation students began their schooling journey in one of Springs Individualized Learning Programs, reported Senior Director Tammy Jackson. Homeschool families have options to meet families in person or virtually. She said, “KEYS students and students enrolled in Learning Center classes have ventured back to our sites and are enjoying seeing their friends and teachers.
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Springs’ Cherry Valley Co-op held its back-to-school Teacher Meet and Greet themed to the Back to the Future movie series, including a greeting from Marty McFly and such props as a DeLorean, hoverboard, and sports almanac. Teachers spoke to parents and discussed personalized learning expectations and tried to ease anxieties and worries related to the new school year. Principal Tammy Slaten said, “We have over 50 new students this year so we wanted them to feel welcome as they arrived for their first day.” Continue reading →
Corona Student Center Principal E.J. Whitehead reports that the new school year brings with it some important staffing changes. The school’s 6/7 teacher, Marlene Cummins, returns to the Center after a year away. Alexis Bueno will be working in the Center’s 3/4 class with Nicole Newman. Marcela Roseberry will be joining the team as a 1:1 aide.
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Kasandra Hammerle, 14, of Springs’ Renaissance Valley Academy is the September 2021 Student Artist of the Month. She has been part of Springs since kindergarten and is beginning the 9th grade. She lives in Hemet.
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Springs’ Renaissance Valley Academy is expanding its sports-related program offerings to students with new pilot programs for cheerleading, E-Sports, Sports Photography, and Marketing and golf.
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Springs KEYS graduate Nicole Thompson won second place for her entry (pictured) in the 9-12th grade competition of the Mental Health Matters Poster Contest presented by the Riverside County Office of Education.
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The staff and students of Springs’ Rancho Cucamonga Student Center will be participating in Global Read Aloud, reported Principal Colette Bozek.
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Springs’ Vista Student Center Mosaic Academy is growing, adding another teacher and day of in-person instruction. Mosaic serves grades TK-8 and is a three-day classroom, homeschool-hybrid model for those who want a highly supported homeschool with classroom support.
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Springs’ Palm Academy in Indio has received a $12,500 grant from the Summit Springs Educational Foundation (SSEF) to be used to purchase AnimationNow software and to build a recording studio on the school’s new campus.
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Lanise Goosby is the new Virtual Village Principal. Ms. Goosby will lead the Virtual Academy and Montessori Voyage offerings. She earned a B.A. in chemistry and began her career as a high school teacher. She has since been employed by public, private, and charter schools. She homeschooled her daughters through virtual programs, River Springs Charter School, and a private school affidavit.
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