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REAL Talk, Springer Family Newsletter, Week of 10/12/26

Posted Date: 10/11/26 (01:00 PM)

Good afternoon, Springer Families!

International Night is coming! 

A promotional flyer for SPES International Night on Thursday, October 15th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, featuring diverse hands stacked on a globe and colorful flags.


Click here for the form! Our International Night is Thursday, October 15th!  We are asking for community support and participants! Do you have a special way in which you would like to represent your home country or culture? We would love to have your help in representing the rich diversity of our school!  This can be a student, parent, or family member presentation. Thank you in advance for your support! 

PTA Reflections Entry Deadline Extended, 10/16

Do you remember receiving this packet? Use the arts to share your personal reflections on the theme: “What My Culture Means to Me.” Your work will be reviewed for interpretation of theme, creativity, and technique. We look forward to celebrating your artistry and achievement in the arts. 

Make your submission by emailing your submission AND your entry form to Mrs. Mason (reflections@springfieldparkpta.org)

Did you know? 

10/16 Family Friday: We will have a food truck and are taking pre-orders until 10/12. Here’s a google form if you would like to participate in the All American Eats food truck on 10/16. 


Veterans’ Day Assembly, 11/11/26:

Please complete this Google form for us to honor you or a family member. Veterans who have completed this form are invited to the assembly in their honor on November 11, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. 

Upcoming Events

  • 10/12-10/16 - Fall Book Fair (Our Online Fair is open now); Anti-Bullying Spirit Week (see below for details)

  • 10/15 - 5th grade performance, 5:30pm; International Night, 6pm

  • 10/16 - Deadline to submit Reflections project to reflections@springfieldpark.org

  • 10/19-10/23 - Digital Citizenship Spirit Week (see below for details)

  • 10/29 - Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, 5-7pm

  • 10/30 - Storybook Character Day

calendar

  • 11/2 - Wellness Day, No School

  • 11/3 - Student holiday, Teacher Professional Learning

  • 11/10 - Coffee with Cromartie, 7:45am; Veteran’s Day Assembly (3rd grade performs), 8:45am

  • 11/12 - PTA Reflections Program, 6pm

  • 11/16 - Fall Picture Make-up Day

  • 11/24 - Springfield Park Turkey Trot

  • 11/25-11/27 - Thanksgiving Holiday-School Closed


Let’s have a great week, Springer Nation! 

With my WHOLE heart,

Elizabeth Cromartie, Proud Springer Principal

ejcromartie@henrico.k12.va.us 

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