Springs’ Classical Community of OC has been “buzzing with engaging learning across grade levels,” reported Linda Larson, Homeschool director. In history, students wrapped up a hands-on study of the 13 colonies with younger students exploring colonial life through jobs, quill writing, and sewing, while older students researched regions, created projects, and presented their learning. The educational focus has now shifted to events leading up to the American Revolution, with interactive activities helping students understand colonial perspectives.
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Katherine Kim is the new principal at the Santa Ana Student Center. She is in her third year with Springs and also serves as principal of the Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA). She has previously worked as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator for the Los Angeles Unified School District and Arizona State University Preparatory Program. She was also an Associate Professor of Education at Cal State University, Los Angeles, and Loyola Marymount University. Katherine earned her bachelor’s degree from UCLA and her master’s from USC.
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Throughout November and December, all Springs sites and programs are invited to participate in Springs’ Regional Preliminary Spelling Bees. Winners from each program or academy earn the opportunity to advance to the All-School Spelling Bee in January—a showdown where the strongest Springs spellers compete for a chance to move on to their local county competition.
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Springs’ Santa Ana Student Center has begun classes for the new school year; ELA has grown this year, and the school is focusing on writing and math, reported Principal Priscilla Doorbar. Additions to the school curriculum include a career exploration program for middle school students. New teachers include Arshia Sharif, who teaches 5th and 6th grade, and Alexander Jones, who teaches 7th and 8th.
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The Santa Ana Student Center is launching a “groundbreaking” career exploration program for middle school students, reported Principal Priscilla Moreno-Doorbar, which will introduce students to careers through “hands-on, real-world learning.”
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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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Springs’ Santa Ana Student Center hosted an art expo “showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of its students,” reported Priscilla Doorbar, principal. On display were paintings, drawings, and paper sculptures highlighting the diversity of styles and themes within the student body. Participants heard the students tell stories of the inspiration behind their pieces, Priscilla said, “further enriching the experience.”
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Springs’ Santa Ana Student Center (SASC) held its 3rd annual Open Closet, which invited SASC families to “shop” for free clothing and shoes, reported Elisa Cornelius, school counselor. Items were donated from throughout Orange County and required a U-Haul to transport all the donated items.
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The Santa Ana Student Center celebrated Kindness week, reported Principal Priscilla Doorbar, “encouraging students to reflect on how kindness can create a better world.”
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Representatives of the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) visited the Santa Ana Student Center, reported Principal Priscilla Doorbar. They toured classrooms and spoke to students to learn about the Center’s academic instruction and classroom culture.
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