❄️ Snow Day Announcement – Friday, February 7th ❄️ Dear West Ada Families, As snow blankets our community with its magical touch, we’ve received a very special message from our snow-loving friend—the yeti! And the yeti has made the call: School will be closed today, Friday, February 7th, due to inclement weather. Current road conditions show approximately 5 inches of snow accumulation on the ground, making travel difficult. Our local weather partners predict a significant rain and snow mix over the next 1-2 hours, with temperatures expected to rise above freezing by 9:00 AM. Considering the challenges this creates for the morning commute and out of an abundance of caution for our students, families, and staff traveling to school and work, we have made the decision to cancel school for the day. We’re also excited to announce our "Yeti Sightings Snow Day Fun!" challenge! 🐾 Can you create your own yeti? Whether it’s a snow yeti, a drawing, or a crafty creation, we want to see your most imaginative ideas! Share your yeti sightings by posting a photo or video with the hashtag #YetiSnowDay and tag us @westadaschools on social media. The most creative yeti sightings will be featured on our page! Let’s see those snow day masterpieces! ⛄🐾❄️ And don’t forget to check out the West Ada Snow Gauge - https://www.youtube.com/live/qxMMDupwlc4 - on our website. It’s your one-stop shop for updates on snow-related closures, all things winter weather, and maybe even a sighting of our friendly yeti keeping an eye on the forecast! 🐾❄️ Stay safe, keep warm, and we’ll see you soon, ready for more learning adventures! Warm wishes, West Ada School District
6 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
West Ada School District is closed today due to snow and ice
This Friday: January 31, 2025 is Spalding STEM Academy's Annual Career Day. Students are welcome to dress up for a real career they want to pursue. (School dress codes need to be followed- for example hats/helmets cannot be worn but can be carried.) Thank you to Ms. Major, our school counselor, for organizing this important (and fun) event!
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Background is orange fading to yellow. Top Banner says: This Friday: January 31, 2025 Spalding STEM Academy's Annual Career Day. Middle section has cartoon of four adults- one with a telescope, one with a megaphone, two on a computer. Text says: Students are welcome to dress up for a real career they want to pursue. (School dress codes need to be followed- for example hats/helmets cannot be worn but can be carried.) Bottom banner says: Thank you to Ms. Major, our school counselor, for organizing this important (and fun) event!
Spalding STEM Academy's Annual Career Day. is coming: January 31, 2025. We are looking for businesses and/or parent(s) who would be willing to talk about your chosen career with our students. To sign up, or for more information, please reach out to the school counselor, Ms. Major, at major.carmel@westada.org.
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Yellow, orange and red background. Picture of 4 adults in the lower left corber. One man in a suit holding a megaphone, one man in a sweater vest holding a telescope, a man seated and working on a laptop, a woman seated and working on a laptop. Text in the top banner: Coming: January 31, 2025 Spalding STEM Academy's Annual Career Day. Text in the middle box: Parents and Community Partners: We are looking for businesses and/or parent(s) who would be willing to talk about your chosen career with our students. We will be holding our annual Career Day on January 31, 2025 and are eager to have many different careers represented. Please reach out if you are available on January 31 and are interested in inspiring our Spalding Students, just by talking about your job. Text in bottom pink banner: To sign up, or for more information, please reach out to the school counselor, Ms. Major, at major.carmel@westada.org.
Throwback to December at Spalding STEM: Mrs. Kalbfleisch's Second Grade class built snowmen. But there was a challenge to this activity- They worked in partners, used 1 candy cane, 3 marshmallows, and only 1 hand each. Students worked collaboratively to stack the three marshmallows.
7 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of two girls standing by the three marshmallow tower they built with their candy cane.
Here are a few pictures from Tuesday's 2nd grade program. Our students shined and it was so fun to see all of the holiday joy! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding #WeAreWestAda
8 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Background: Background: Blue with snowflakes and hanging Christmas Lights. Picture: 2nd grade class at their performanceBlue with snowflakes and hanging Christmas Lights. Picture: 2nd grade class at their performance
Background: Blue with snowflakes and hanging Christmas Lights. Picture: 2nd grade class at their performance
Background: Background: Blue with snowflakes and hanging Christmas Lights. Picture: 2nd grade class at their performanceBlue with snowflakes and hanging Christmas Lights. Picture: 2nd grade class at their performance
Our 2nd Grade program was a wonderful success! Additional student pictures pending...but here is a picture of our principal as a hippopotamus! We had a fundraiser for music program and Mrs. Hampton got the most votes (AKA- money in her jar), so she got to dance around during one very special Christmas song. Our fundraiser earned a total of $256 which will help enhance our music program. Thank you Spalding STEM Community for your generosity! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding #WeAreWestAda
8 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Mrs Hampton dressed up in a hippopotamus costume.
Spalding STEM's 2nd grade Music program is today! #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
8 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Blue Background, 7 groups of 3 snowflakes scattered across page., Christmas lights on a string at top of page, dancing green Christmas tree and dancing green jukebox are at top left and bottom right of page, faded picture of 2nd grade program in center of page with snowflakes on student faces Text: Today at Spalding STEM! 2nd Grade Program Spalding students and staff get to watch the dress rehearsal this morning, the final program for families is this afternoon.
This next week is Holiday Spirit week for Spalding STEM. See the pictured schedule for each days theme. Staff secretly started Spirit Week 3 days early! It was a secret so students were left to wonder. Students were heard saying things like "What's wrong with the teachers?", "This is sus!", "Why is everyone wearing that?" And more. It was a fun way to keep the kids engaged and detail oriented during this busy month. How did the teachers dress? Wednesday was wear all black and drink out of anything but a cup. Thursday was wear a flannel shirt and socks with sandals. Friday was tutu's and ties. We didn't get many pictures because we spend our days focused on learning. But it was fun and the kids seemed to enjoy marveling at the creativeness of staff. #SpaldingSTEM #WeAreSpalding #SOARSpaldingEagles #ForOurKids #WestAda
8 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Spalding Holiday Spirit Week
staff, in black, holding various drinking vessels
socks and sandals
5 staff with tutus and ties
Spalding STEM's Lego Robotics team has their first competition today. We wish them the best. We are thankful for our staff volunteers, Mrs. Huffman and Mrs. Roderick who run this program for our students. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding #WestAda
8 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
A picture of the Spalding STEM Soaring Eagles Robotics Team- 9 students and 2 adults
a picture of the 10 student members of the Spalding STEM Robotics Team
The Mountain View High School Dance Team is offering a dance clinic for dancers age 4-10. See the flyers for the date/times, cost, and how to sign up. #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
8 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Pictures: Green banner background on the left of the page. All black picture of a dancer near the top center. QR code on the bottom left. On the right: Picture of the Mountain View Maverick Mascot at top. In the middle on the right is a picture of the dance team. On the bottom right is a picture of the dance team. On the bottom right is a blue oval with information. Text: Dance Camp. Come join our Mountain View Dance Team for a halftime performance at one of our Varsity basketball games! December 19: Learn Dance 5:00-7:30. December 20: Performance 6-8 approximately. Dancers age 4-10. Receive free T-shirt. Participation fee $45. Contact us: Mvhsmillenium@gmail.com 6-8 PM Decmber 20. Mountain View. 2000 S Millenium Way. Meridian, ID 83642
Picturte: Grey Maverick in the background. Text: Future Millenium Dance Camp. Clinic: December 19th @ 5:00-7:30. Dancers will then perform the dance they learned during halftime of the Girl's Basketball Game on the 20th and receive a free tshirt. Dancers age 4-10. QR code. $45. email: MVHSmillenium@gmail.com with questions.
Spalding STEM's Christmas Spirit Week dress-up days are next week! Hope you join in the fun! #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
8 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture Border: Christmas Lights framing each of upper corners, 9 green snowflakes spaced around the sides, small pictures spaced around the sides include: gingerbread man, wreath, present, stocking, round ornament, there are four trees- 2 each in the bottom corners, the left bottom corner also has a winking Santa Text: Spalding STEM Academy Presents Christmas Spirit Week, December 16-20, 2024. Have a Holly, Jolly Time! Monday - Holiday Headgear. Tuesday - red & green day, Wednesday - ugly x-mas sweater, Thursday - holiday socks or tights, Friday - pajama day. Ho-Ho-Hope You join in the fun!
Meridian High School students are hosting a "Parents Night Out". Please see the poster for more information. There is a fee involved.
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Graphics: crayon border on the sides, QR code for registration, red banner at the top with the words- Parents Night Out, red star on the middle side with the cost, red rounded rectangle at the middle side with the activities, picture of pasta and picture of pancakes with butter and syrup Text: Parents Night Out. Been a while since you've had a night out? Need to finish up some last minute holiday shopping or wrapping? Join Us! Friday, December 13th, 5PM to 10PM, Meridian High School, Potty Trained to 10 Years Old, Price $20 First Child $10 for every additional child, Activities - Cookie Decorating -Relay Races -Arts & Crafts -and Much More. Dinner Provided!! Pasta or Pancakes. -Allergies/food sensitivities are accommodated for. Register Here (with an arrow to the QR code). Hosted by: The Meridian High Early Childhood and Child Development classes. Those on site are background checked and CPR/ First Aide certified.
Spalding STEM is joining many other schools in collecting toys for Toys for Tots. If you would like to participate, please have donations to Spalding by the end of the day on December 6.
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: top and bottom border of garland with red ornaments, berries, and candy canes. Picture in middle of page is cartoon of toys in a box including a bear, drum, rocket, piano, ball, car, truck, pail, and stacking blocks. Text: Spalding is participating in Idaho's largest Toy Drive. Please help us spread joy in our community this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped toys. Accepting Donations December 2nd-6th. Drop off donations in the box by the front office or give to your classroom teacher. Logos at the bottom: Toys for Tots train and News Talk KBOI 93.1 FM 670 AM
🦃 Giving Tuesday is almost here! 🦃 Get ready to make your impact count—this year, every dollar you donate will be doubled thanks to our incredible sponsor, Teens 2 Trades! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 3rd, and get ready to give! 💙#GivingTuesday #ProudtobeWASD https://www.westada.org/page/giving-tuesday
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Background is golden. Text: Empower Futures: Give Today, Change a Life Tomorrow! Giving Tuesday December 3rd.
The Regular Application window to apply to attend Spalding STEM Academy School of Choice for the 2025-2026 School Year is ending soon. The Regular Application Window November 1-30. Make sure you complete your application by the end of the week. (https://www.westada.org/o/wasd/page/enrollment-schools-of-choice)
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Eagle and Spalding Atom Icon Text: Spalding STEM Academy School of Choice Timelines for the 2025-2026 School Year. Intent to Continue in PowerSchool Forms October 7-31, Regular Application Window November 1-30
Spalding STEM 2nd graders learned the history and traditions of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Then they made their own balloons and had a parade. #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of Spalding 2nd graders with their balloons.
Today, Spalding STEM Academy celebrated our November "Students of the Month". Students are honored for exhibiting a school characteristic that month and are invited to have up to two guests at lunch on the stage during this special celebration. November's focus was Aspire. Congratulations to all of our honorees! #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Text: Soaring Student of the Month. Our September students were honored on Friday, November 22. They could ask up to two guests to join them for lunch. Picture: Blue and Green background, banner at top with a flying eagle to the right side, white box at the bottom right with the safety characteristics listed, on the bottom left a circle with an eagle head inside.
Picture of November Kindergarten Students of the Month and their guests.
Happy Thanksgiving. Spalding STEM Academy is thankful for our community. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are currently on Thanksgiving Break. School Resumes Monday, December 2. #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Three fall colored pumpklins in the bottom center of the page- colors orange, green, and rusty orange/red- all with black outline Text: Happy Thanksgiving. Spalding STEM Academy is thankful for our community. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are currently on Thanksgiving Break. School Resumes Monday, December 2.
Spalding STEM is joining many other schools in collecting toys for Toys for Tots. If you would like to participate, please have donations to Spalding by the end of the day on December 6.
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: top and bottom border of garland with red ornaments, berries, and candy canes. Picture in middle of page is cartoon of toys in a box including a bear, drum, rocket, piano, ball, car, truck, pail, and stacking blocks. Text: Spalding is participating in Idaho's largest Toy Drive. Please help us spread joy in our community this holiday season by donating new, unwrapped toys. Accepting Donations December 2nd-6th. Drop off donations in the box by the front office or give to your classroom teacher. Logos at the bottom: Toys for Tots train and News Talk KBOI 93.1 FM 670 AM
Please see our attached End of November Schedule for Spalding STEM. We have school through the end of this week and then are on Thanksgiving break. School resumes December 2.
9 months ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Pictures: Border of fall leaves, two small leaves on either side of the title at the top. Text: title- end of November Schedule for Spalding STEM body- November 25-29 No School- Thanksgiving/Holiday Break November 1-30 School of Choice lottery applications open for the 2025-26 school year. If you know of students who will be 5 years old by September 1st, 2025 or other students who would like to attend Spalding STEM Academy, please be sure to fill out the lottery application on the www.westada.org website to be considered.