Robert Roberts-Handfield, 13, is a Springs Venture Online 8th grader seeking to earn a world title in Taekwondo. He noted that he has autism, and that “I’m lucky my parents found out about Springs for me because it has helped me to get more one-on-one help with my work from my family, and it gives me more time to practice and compete in ATA Taekwondo.”
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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’s Venture Online program has a new principal, Jackie Dee. She assumes the role from Andrea Leib, who came to Springs seven years ago to develop the program.
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Mina M., 8, is the July Student Artist of the Month. She is entering the 3rd grade with Springs’ Venture Online program. This will be her second year with the program.
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Venture Online welcomed “Kindness Ninja” Brian Williams for a virtual conference entitled “Inspiring Measurable Acts of Kindness” in May. A 4th-degree black belt who has done many media appearances, Brian describes his message as “one that calls students to action and creates measurable change in each school he visits.”
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Venture Online student, Joshua Henderson, has received a full scholarship to West Point. He has earned a 4.0 GPA over the past three years, and is a nationally-ranked junior tennis player. (see past newsletter article here).
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Springs Venture Online junior Caden Carlstrom, 16, was a poll worker for the November 3rd election. He was prompted to apply for the job because of his interest in politics and government.
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Springs Venture Online program is holding monthly webinars to stay connected with and give encouragement to students after staff reached out to families to ask what they wanted to be addressed in the webinar. Graduate Elle Martin (pictured) joined a recent online gathering, talking about her time with the school and her experiences horseback riding.
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Springs senior Madison Hall, 17, has been named a Murrieta Chamber of Commerce High School Student of the Month. Madison was honored for her academic success, which she balances with an acting and music career. She is also the daughter of a U.S. Army veteran, and chose Springs’ Venture Online program because and it has allowed her to remain in a single school when her military family has had to relocate.
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Charlotte Saltz, a 9th grade student in Springs’ Venture Online program, is an up-and-coming tennis star. She trains 20 hours a week, and has begun competing in tournaments again as pandemic restrictions ease. Most recently, she took first in a Newport Beach tournament, and is ranked #67 in the Southern California Tennis Association Junior Girls 14 and under.
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