The Spalding STEM 4th Grade Music Program was Wednesday afternoon. They practiced by performing for the entire school in the morning. #SpaldingSTEM #SOARSpaldingEagles #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Pictures: 5 pictures of the students at the program. One picture of each class and one large picture with Miss Floyd. Graphics: drawings of potatoes in the background. Text: The 4th Grade Music Program was Wednesday afternoon. They practiced by performing for the whole school in the morning. The Theme was Idaho History...and yes, they got to sing about potatoes.
This morning, Mrs. Hampton was given the Golden Tray Trophy, by Westy and his crew! Spalding STEM Family- you are so generous! WOW! $1962 to help the West Ada Education Foundation cover some of the cost of unpaid student meals! We have the MOST GENEROUS community! #SpaldingSTEM #SOARSpaldingEagles #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding #WeAreWestAda
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Mrs. Hampton and Westy holding the Golden Tray Trophy
Spalding STEM Community- WE DID IT! Spalding STEM collected the most money to help the West Ada Education Foundation cover some of the cost of unpaid student meals! Spalding STEM Academy brought in the MOST money- $1.962. We have the MOST GENEROUS community! Spalding STEM has won a dance party with Westy AND the Golden Tray Trophy! Our Students, Parents, and Staff are truly the best! Thank you, Spalding STEM Family, for helping others in this way! #SpaldingSTEM #SOARSpaldingEagles #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding #WeAreWestAda
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of a celebration horn, Westy, and the Golden Tray Trophy.  Text: We did it! Thank you to our Spalding STEM family! Because of your generosity, many lunch balances can be paid. Our school was given the "Golden Tray Trophy" and we will have a lunch Dance Party with Westy! Graphic includes this test: Elementary Hoops 4 Hunger Winners. (WAEF Hoops 4 Hunger, Scoring Big for Student Meals), Thank you to Everyone who Generously Contributed, Every Dollar Truly Makes a Difference! Congratulations to the Top Raising Elementary School: Spalding STEM Academy! Lunch Dance Party with Westy! Golden Tray Trophy! A Big Congratulations to our Second Place School Ustick Elementary! See Where Your School Ranked: Leader Board. @Westada.org/hoops4hunger
Custodians need recess breaks too! Ms. Luz, one of Spalding STEM Academy's custodians, got into the recess action today. It looks like she might have had more fun than the kids! Such a fun time for her, and the students. #SpaldingSTEM #SOARSpaldingEagles #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Ms. Luz, Spalding STEM Custodian, talking and playing at recess with students
Ms. Luz, Spalding STEM Custodian, going down the slide while students watch
Mrs. Hernandez, a fourth-grade teacher at Spalding STEM Academy, was given a grant today from the West Ada Education Foundation. She is starting an Eagle's Nest Initiative and will be gathering literacy materials to support classroom teachers as they work to meet the needs of a variety of unique learners. #SpaldingSTEM #SOARSpaldingEagles #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding #WeAreWestAda
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Mrs. Hernandez and some of her students showing off the check she received from the West Ada Education Foundation
West Ada Final Four Hoops for Hunger Update: Spalding Community! We are in the final four= This is so exciting! Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far. We are hoping to stay in the lead and win the trophy!
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
West Ada Final Four Hoops for Hunger Update:  Spalding Community! We are in the final four   This is so exciting!   Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far.   We are hoping to stay in the lead and win the trophy
Spalding staff are starting to plan their summer breaks, and a few have some exciting experiences waiting for them! #SpaldingSTEM #SOARSpaldingEagles #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
   We are celebrating! Some Spalding STEM Staff have unique summer plans! *Congratulations to third-grade teachers: Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Huffman, Ms. Egbert, and Mrs. Hunt. They have been awarded Scholarships to travel to Virginia to learn more about our Country’s Virginia Presidents, Visit Mt. Vernon, Monticello, Montpelier, and more!  *Mrs. Roderick, our Computer Specialist, has been selected to be an instructor for i-STEM 2025 at Lewis and Clark State College in Lewiston
This week at Spalding STEM: 1) READ Week is THIS week! Monday- wear a hat, Tuesday- wear green, Wednesday- no school, Thursday- wear a shirt with a destination on it, Friday-pajama day. 2) Wednesday, March 5 is a Professional Development Day for staff- there is no school. 3) We are in the lead for elementary schools in the West Ada Hoops for Hunger campaign. 4) We are hiring- check out the West Ada website for more information. A parent newsletter was emailed this weekend, here are some highlights of what is coming up soon: PTO Meeting is March 11th Spring Break is March 15-23 Parent Input Meeting is on March 25th. Kindergarten Registration is on March 26th. April 15th --ISATS start for grades 3-5
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Read Across America, March 3-7, Monday- Hats off to reading- wear your favorite hat. Tuesday- green eggs and ham- wear green. Wednesday- read a book, no school today! Thursday- Oh the places you'll go- wear a shirt showing a place you've gone or would like to go! Friday- snuggle up with a good book- pajama day!
Background: Green Chalkboard. Text: We are hiring paraprofessionals. Apply to join West Ada's Spalding STEM Academy Team. Job description link in post and available at westada.org
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night. #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Ozobot pictures from Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night
Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night was an amazing success! Thank you to our Spalding Community for coming to build, play, design, and have fun with us! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Spalding students and families at stem night
Spalding students and families at stem night
Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night is in full swing! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Spalding students and families at Stem night
Spalding students and families at Stem night
Spalding students and families at Stem night
Spalding STEM Academy's STEM Night is in full swing! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
picture is families at STEM night
picture is families at STEM night
picture is families at STEM night
Spalding STEM is staying busy... here are a few highlights! 1) STEM Night is tomorrow night. (One night only) 5:30-7:30 2) The Book Fair runs through this week and will be open during STEM night. 3) We are in the lead for elementary schools in the West Ada Hoops for Hunger campaign. 4) READ Week is next week- themed dress up days each day. 5) Next Wednesday, March 5 is a Professional Development Day for staff- there is no school. 6) We are hiring- check out the West Ada website for more information. 7) We continue to think our Spalding Community is the BEST!
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of a robot without a label. Pictures, with labels, scattered on page: Catapults, Rockets, Parachutes, Drones, Popsicle Stick Boomerangs, Ozobots, Index Card Towers. Text: STEM Night, Spalding STEM Academy Wednesday, February 26th 5:30 - 7:30,        With special Guests: Buzzed Coffee Coffee & Hot chocolate Bullbots Robotics Code ninjas coding First Lego League Robotics Mathnasium Math can be fun! Rapid aerial drones The Reuseum Build & take project
Picture of the doors to the library decorated with an alien in a spaceship and the words :Take me to your Reader"
Flyer of West Ada Hoops for Hunger campaign to help cover lunch balances for students who can't afford to pay those balances.
Read Across America, March 3-7, Monday- Hats off to reading- wear your favorite hat. Tuesday- green eggs and ham- wear green. Wednesday- read a book, no school today! Thursday- Oh the places you'll go- wear a shirt showing a place you've gone or would like to go! Friday- snuggle up with a good book- pajama day!
Background: Green Chalkboard. Text: We are hiring paraprofessionals. Apply to join West Ada's Spalding STEM Academy Team. Job description link in post and available at westada.org
Spalding STEM Academy is thrilled to announce- Mrs. Jennifer Turnbull is our Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Darcie Murdock is our Classified Employee of the Year! Both of these ladies are valuable members of the Spalding STEM staff, they are committed to student success, they are hard-working, and are extremely nice people. Congratulations to these very deserving women! #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding #WeAreWestAda
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Mrs. Jennifer Turnbull (Teacher of the Year) and Mrs. Darcie Murdock (Classified Employee of the Year)
Chocolate Cake with 5 balloons and Congratulations, Classified of the year, Darcie Murdock.
STEM Night is this Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-7:30. We'd love to have our Spalding Community join us! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of a robot without a label. Pictures, with labels, scattered on page: Catapults, Rockets, Parachutes, Drones, Popsicle Stick Boomerangs, Ozobots, Index Card Towers. Text: STEM Night, Spalding STEM Academy Wednesday, February 26th 5:30 - 7:30,        With special Guests: Buzzed Coffee Coffee & Hot chocolate Bullbots Robotics Code ninjas coding First Lego League Robotics Mathnasium Math can be fun! Rapid aerial drones The Reuseum Build & take project
Spalding STEM is hiring! We need a Paraprofessional to join our team. More information available at: https://www.applitrack.com/meridian/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Spalding+STEM+Academy%22
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Background: Green Chalkboard. Text: We are hiring paraprofessionals. Apply to join West Ada's Spalding STEM Academy Team. Job description link in post and available at westada.org
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
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture: Ecru background, picture of two hands holding a camera with a flash going off. Text: Spalding STEM Academy's Class Picture and Individual Spring Picture Day. Tomorrow- Wednesday, February 19. Dress for your pictures. Be ready to SMILE, say cheese. Make sure your child know if they need individual pictures- send their flyer with them to school.
Last week, Spalding Third Graders had the opportunity to attend the Boise Philharmonic. What a great experience! #SpaldingSTEM #ForOurKids #SOARSpaldingEagles #WeAreSpalding
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
A photo of the Boise Philharmonic onstage with the backs of the audience's head in the foreground.
A photo of some of the Spalding students who attended the Philharmonic.
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!
over 1 year ago, Spalding STEM Academy
Picture of a robot without a label. Pictures, with labels, scattered on page: Catapults, Rockets, Parachutes, Drones, Popsicle Stick Boomerangs, Ozobots, Index Card Towers. Text: STEM Night, Spalding STEM Academy Wednesday, February 26th 5:30 - 7:30,        With special Guests: Buzzed Coffee Coffee & Hot chocolate Bullbots Robotics Code ninjas coding First Lego League Robotics Mathnasium Math can be fun! Rapid aerial drones The Reuseum Build & take project