SEPTEMBER 2025– Students celebrated Spirit Month with themed days that encouraged creativity, pride, and community. They dressed to represent their cultures for Diversity Day and sampled international treats during World of Cookies. For Fun Job Friday, students came as their dream professions and met local essential workers, including police officers, firefighters, EMS, and a nurse. Team Player Day brought out favorite jerseys and team gear, while Spirit Day united everyone in Mainspring pride.
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LOCKDOWN DRILLS
By Sabrena Snow, Director of Student and Community Affairs
Dear Parents,
This month, our school will be conducting a routine lockdown drill as part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety. Florida Statute 1006.07(4)(b) requires that lockdown drills be conducted once per quarter, and this will be the first for the school year.
The purpose of this drill is not to alarm, but to ensure that our staff and students are familiar with what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency. Just like a fire drill, a lockdown drill is about readiness.
Here’s what to expect:
• The drill will last approximately six minutes.
• When staff hear the word “lockdown” over the walkie system, they will have exactly one minute to gather students and move them to the nearest lockable room.
• For the remaining five minutes, administrative staff will walk through the building to confirm that all rooms have been properly secured and are inaccessible from the outside.
• Staff has received training on individual classroom safety plans. Our safety committee will debrief after each drill to evaluate best strategies.
Please be assured that this will be conducted in a calm, structured, and age-appropriate manner. No dramatization or alarming scenarios will be used. The goal is simply to build confidence and awareness in a safe and supportive way.
If you have any questions about the process or would like support in speaking to your child about the drill, please don’t hesitate to reach out. [email protected], (904)503-0344.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Wednesday, October 1st – Early Dismissal. Carline begins 12:45pm, students must be out of the building by 1:00pm
- Tuesday, October 7th– PAC Meeting in the Cafeteria (9:00am)
- Wednesday, October 15th – Tuition and Extended Care Due
- Monday, October 20th – SCHOOL CLOSED to Students for Teacher Planning Day
- Tuesday, October 21st- Friday, October 24th – Fall Intersession
- Wednesday, October 29th – HH+MSA Family Town Hall (9:15am In-Person, 6:00pm Virtual)
- Friday, October 31st – Fall Festival (11am-2pm), School-Appropriate Costumes Welcome
Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>
MSA BIRTHDAYS!
Aiden A. – October 8th
Julia M. – October 10th
Tomas – October 11th
Diana – October 11th
Taliyah– October 15th
Sadie D. – October 21st
Nathan Morales – October 24th
Ms. Morgan – October 22nd
DIFFERENCE MAKERS – Honoring Trailblazers this Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month : This month highlights the importance of creating inclusive workplaces where individuals with disabilities can thrive. It reminds us how vocational skills, independence, and dignity go hand in hand – something we begin building right here at Mainspring.
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month: An important reminder that students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other learning differences are capable of achieving great things with the right supports and understanding. It’s not about if they learn – it’s about how.
ADHD Awareness Month: ADHD can impact focus, memory, mood, and behavior. This month is about education, compassion, and celebrating the unique energy and creativity that students with ADHD bring into the classroom.
October 10th (World Mental Health Day): Many of our students navigate anxiety, depression, or mood disorders. This day promotes open conversations and reminds families and caregivers they’re not alone in their mental health journeys.
These milestones encourage our students to see their challenges not as limitations, but as strengths that contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate world!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A friendly reminder that all volunteers NOT listed as a student’s parent, guardian, or sibling must complete a Volunteer Application to be kept on file. More Information>
Report your required annual parent participation hours. Hours are only logged if you report them, without exception Submit Hours Here>
Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting Tuesday, October 7th at 9:00am in the Mainspring Academy Cafeteria.
Fall Festival Signup for Friday, October 31st Sign Up TBD>
Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2025-2026 School Year. Sign Up Here>
Curious about Mainspring Academy’s needs and how to support us through donations, pledges, or sponsorships? Check out our Ways to Give Page. More Information>
