Springs ES Laura Gottdiner shared the following story with Superintendent Kathleen Hermsmeyer about her adopted son, Tim, a 7th-grade student at Springs’ Riverside Learning Center:
“My son, Tim, goes to the Riverside Learning Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He’s in 7th grade… We decided to enroll him in Speaker’s League this year to help him overcome his fear of public speaking. Continue reading
Being part of Springs’ Venture Online program has allowed student Adyline Rivera, 8, the opportunity “to travel around the world with my family.” Along with learning how to swim, recent accomplishments, she said, include “jumping off a cliff into the water in Italy.” Continue reading
Luna Fierro, a 1st-grade student at Springs’ Magnolia Student Center, announced to her class that her father, Ronaldo Fierro (pictured), had been sworn in as a Riverside City Councilman for Ward 3, the district in which the school is located. Continue reading
Last month, a Springs parent wrote to Superintendent Kathleen Hermsmeyer regarding Keys Education Specialist Summer Knapp: How many times can one thank another for a gift of immeasurable value? In your school, there is a jewel! Continue reading
The Temecula Student Center Centurion Cross Country Team has ended a successful season, placing first in the Warrior League Finals. Continue reading
Nichole Anderson, 14, is a Chula Vista who attended Springs’ Otay Ranch Academy for the Arts for 8th grade during the 2018-19 school year. She chose Springs because she wanted a smaller learning environment. Continue reading
Magnolia Student Center students Seth Blynn and Jabez Macias are part of the Fire Explorers program, reported Beverly Voechting, principal. Once they finish school, both hope to go on to careers in the fire department. Continue reading
Nathaniel Schneider, a 7-year-old student with Springs’ Venture Online program, wants to be a marine biologist. The Hesperia resident’s brother, Jordan, is also a Springs student and is in the 4th grade. Their mother, Crystal Schneider, said that Springs has been a good fit for both her children. Continue reading
Springs participated in the Great ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill in October, first at the administrative offices and then at the school sites, to prepare staff and students for the possibility of an earthquake. Participants learned how to assist others who may be injured, what supplies they should have on hand in case of an emergency, how furniture may be better secured to reduce risk of injury and more. Continue reading
Elias Hernandez, a 6th grade Springs student, will participate as a student panelist in the iNACOL Symposium 2019, an annual conference for educators in Palm Springs, on October 30. Continue reading
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
