March 2024 – Mainspring Academy joined in World Neurodiversity Celebration Week, urging the community to “Empower Minds of All Kinds”. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a “worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organizations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognize the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual”. Students created colorful string paintings as representations of their beautiful and unique minds. Each Mainspring student also worked together to create a stunning drip art piece in honor of the Neviaser Foundation.
Mainspring Academy received a donation of $70,000 from the Neviaser Foundation, which will make a significant difference for our recent expansion, supporting the continuance of our goal to provide the quality resources that will help students with intellectual and developmental differences thrive beyond their school experience! The Neviaser Foundation has made tremendous impacts for the special needs community in Jacksonville and we are so thankful to be included in their vision!
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, April 5th– 2024-2025 Contracts Due
- Friday, April 5th- Summer Extended School Year Contracts and $100 Deposits Due
- Friday, April 12th– Full Spring Intersession Fee Due
- Monday, April 15th – Tuition and Extended Care Payments Due
- Friday, April 18th – Special Olympics Soccer and Track/Field (Time and Location TBD)
- Friday, April 19th – SCHOOL CLOSED for Teacher Planning Day
- Thursday, April 25th – Bourbon and Bites 2024
Questions or missing any forms? Check Quickschools! Many questions and requests can also be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information (Quickschools)> More Information (Parent Corner)>
MSA BIRTHDAYS!
JJ – April 3rd
Dean – April 4th
Ms Lisa – April 10th
Taylor – April 11th
Ashlyn– April 11th
Mr. Jonathon – April 16th
Vaughn – April 30th
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Mainspring Academy has been awarded a Fall grant from HEAL Foundation to help us enhance our playground! We are so excited to be able to provide some new equipment to help our students regulate, unwind, and have fun during recess!
Mainspring Academy received a donation of $70,000 from the Neviaser Foundation, which will make a significant difference for our recent expansion, supporting the continuance of our goal to provide the quality resources that will help students with intellectual and developmental differences thrive beyond their school experience! The Neviaser Foundation has made tremendous impacts for the special needs community in Jacksonville and we are so thankful to be included in their vision!
On behalf of the Mainspring Academy community of parents, staff, and supporters, thank you for the compassion and commitment you have shown for our students and school. It is the kindness of our donors and volunteers that has helped us to expand in size and quality, furthering our mission to provide quality, individualized education in a safe learning environment for students with intellectual and developmental differences who are often missed.
Thank you for the differences you make.
Hello, It’s me again, Benny the Manatee! April is Autism Acceptance Month! Did you know 79% of our students at MSA have an ASD diagnosis? Check out the videos below to learn why we should be empowering autistic voices and shifting from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A few friendly reminders:
(1) All volunteers NOT listed as a student’s parent, guardian, or sibling must complete a Volunteer Application to be kept on file. More Information>.
(2) If seeking parent participation credit, all volunteer hours must be reported via Parent Participation Credit Request Form. More Information>.
Join our Parent Action Committee (PAC) (via Mobile or Desktop App)>
Volunteers will be needed on April 18, 2024 for Special Olympics Soccer and Track/Field. Details on dates and times in the following link. Get on the list>
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>
MERCH
Exciting News! Check back towards the end of August! Link to Mainspring Store Coming Soon!
