Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, is Spring Picture Day at Spalding STEM. This is the day we take whole class pictures AND students can take individual spring pictures. Please make sure your child knows if they need individual pictures and preferably has their flyer with them. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding

Last week, Spalding Third Graders had the opportunity to attend the Boise Philharmonic. What a great experience! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding


Spalding STEM Academy's Annual STEM Night will be on Wednesday, February 26th, 5:30-7:30. This year there is ONE STEM night for all of Spalding to attend. Hope to see your family on this super fun, and educational, night!

Spalding STEM Academy's Annual STEM Night will be on Wednesday, February 26th, 5:30-7:30. This year there is ONE STEM night for all of Spalding to attend. Hope to see your family on this super fun, and educational, night!

Spalding STEM is looking for volunteers to help with the Book Fair!
Our Book Fair theme this year is, Space: To the Book Fair and Beyond. I am having students help me with the decorations and will be starting to decorate on Tuesday, February 11. There are also time slots to sign up for during the book fair where you will be assisting students as they come during their normal library special. They will be looking at the books, making a wish list (younger kids will need help writing) and some will help run the register if they purchase something. Finally, there are some time slots assigned to help to set up and take down the fair.
You can sign up through this link: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10C0B4CADA82DA5FAC25-47580085-under&data=05%7C02%7CRosen.Janet%40westada.org%7Ccea3f915d0fc4c29def108dd49ffc4b8%7Ce0d6252b4a93477e885c3a03eebc7753%7C0%7C0%7C638748085075496914%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=L0a%2BkKyDRxL%2BD0f2tZI1rA2ydEt3HxgwBGAcPb4SI5o%3D&reserved=0
Please email me when you have any questions. verheij.marjon@westada.org
The students are excited and are looking forward to the book fair! Thank you for considering if you are available to help!
Marjon Verheij, Librarian Spalding

❄️ 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

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!

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.

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.

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



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

Spalding STEM's 2nd grade Music program is today! #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding

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




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


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


Spalding STEM's Christmas Spirit Week dress-up days are next week! Hope you join in the fun! #SOARSpaldingEagles #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding

Meridian High School students are hosting a "Parents Night Out". Please see the poster for more information. There is a fee involved.

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.

🦃 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

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)


