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February 2025 – Students enjoyed giving and receiving their gifts and learning about their friends for our annual Val Pal event!

Each class designed activities and crafts based on teacher-assigned themes for Black History Months, ranging from sports, jazz, and entrepeneurship, to Soul Food cooking, Black authors, and Black theater!

Walk 10K steps a day for 7 days (March 25th-31st, 2025) to support a adaptive physical fitness, music, and art programming for 65 special education students at Mainspring Academy. Jacksonville registrants who successfully complete their walks each day will be eligible to win a prize (valued at up to $200) in a daily raffle, and an $1000 grand prize package for completing all 7 days. #MakingMyStepsCount. Registration closes 12:00PM EST on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Register Now.

Thank you to our 2025 Miles for Mainspring Event Sponsors! (Click each business to view their websites)

PLATINUM SPONSOR
Hype Sports USA

GOLD SPONSORS
Soccercity Tulsa
JSO District 1 Blue Bikes
Homespun Kitchen

SILVER SPONSORS
Jax Decon
Moore’s Sand & Septic, Inc
Island Cove Behavioral Pediatrics
Garner Real Estate Team

BRONZE SPONSORS
Susan Murphy & Family for Noah Calhoun
Beaches Go Green
Junior’s Seafood Restaraunt & Grill
Carter Production Company
Terri Lynn Artistry
Cookie Cutter’s Haircuts for Kids
The Sander’s Team/ C2 Financial

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, March 4th – PAC Meeting in the cafeteria at 9:00am
• Friday, March 7th – Last day to complete Intent to Re-enroll Survey for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Friday, March 7th– Last day to register for Miles for Mainspring. Register Here
• Monday, March 17^th – Friday, March 21^st – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break
• Tuesday, March 25^th-Monday, March 31^st – Miles for Mainspring 7-Day Virtual Step Challenge
• Friday, March 28th – Donuts with Dad/Dudes

Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>

MSA BIRTHDAYS!

Jace – March 12th

Benjamin – March 17th

Jean Daniel- March 18th

Griffin– March 20th

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Mainspring Academy received a donation of $75,000 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!

We received a donation of $5000 from the Maryellen Willis Foundation for the purchase of SMART Interactive Whiteboards for additional classrooms this school year. The Maryellen Willis Foundation has supported many projects at Mainspring Academy including our adaptive PE program, music program, school technology, and an adaptive art curriculum. SMART Technology has been instrumental in fostering student academic engagement in the classroom. We are so grateful for their generosity and partnership in our school programming needs!

Thank you so much to HEAL Foundation for granting us funding for 20 adaptive mice for our student desktop computers! We are so grateful for their consistent support in helping us provide individualized learning for them!!

Thank you to Natural Life for choosing Mainspring Academy as your nonprofit organization to receive a $5000 grant for end-of-year giving. We are so appreciative of our compassionate community in helping our students grow!!!

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.

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>

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the Cafeteria, Tuesday, March 4th, 9:00am


Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office or sorting/organizing supplies this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Handy parents interested in helping repair, build, or help move heavy items around the school may email Laney for more information [email protected]>

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>

FORECASTS

5-Day Pollen>

Daily Cold and Flu>

5-Day Asthma>

10-Day Weather>

Click to view the 2024-2025 Food Truck Schedule! >
(Beginning September 2023)


FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

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January 2025 – Mainspring Academy is so grateful to all of our volunteers who helped run another exciting Winter Special Olympics this year! All of our students worked very hard and gave their very best effort. We are so proud of them!

Group 1
1st Place- Ishmael Prendergast, Killian Neri, and Benjamin Basye
2nd Place- Kipling Galustov
3rd Place- Jace Wilson
4th Place- Aiden Wilson

Group 2
1st Place- Katie Phillips
2nd Place- Joshua Horne
3rd Place- Juan Luis Valencia
4th Place- Taliyah Flagler

Group 3
1st Place- Sam Newman
2nd Place- Allan Blake
3rd Place- Grace Latimer
4th Place- Ilan Sable

Group 4
1st Place- Jada Graham
2nd Place- Ashlyn Arbogust
3rd Place – JJ Perez
4th Place- Austin Mouzon

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, February 11th– PAC Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:00am
• Friday, February 14th– Val Pal Exchange Day
• Friday, February 14th – Tuition and Extended Care Due
• Monday, February 17th – SCHOOL CLOSED for President’s Day
• Wednesday, February 26th– Early Dismissal – Carline begins at 12:45, students must be picked up no later than 1:00

Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>

MSA BIRTHDAYS!

Katie – February 3rd 

Ms. Sheri – February 6th

Jada– February 9th

Ms. Luisa– February 20th

Mr. Hayden– February 23rd

Allan – February 26th

Ms. Patty – February 27th

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Mainspring Academy received a donation of $75,000 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!

We received a donation of $5000 from the Maryellen Willis Foundation for the purchase of SMART Interactive Whiteboards for additional classrooms this school year. The Maryellen Willis Foundation has supported many projects at Mainspring Academy including our adaptive PE program, music program, school technology, and an adaptive art curriculum. SMART Technology has been instrumental in fostering student academic engagement in the classroom. We are so grateful for their generosity and partnership in our school programming needs!

Thank you so much to HEAL Foundation for granting us funding for 20 adaptive mice for our student desktop computers! We are so grateful for their consistent support in helping us provide individualized learning for them!!

Thank you to Natural Life for choosing Mainspring Academy as your nonprofit organization to receive a $5000 grant for end-of-year giving. We are so appreciative of our compassionate community in helping our students grow!!!

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.

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>

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the Cafeteria, Tuesday, February 11th, 9:00am


Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office or sorting/organizing supplies this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Handy parents interested in helping repair, build, or help move heavy items around the school may email Laney for more information [email protected]>

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>

FORECASTS

5-Day Pollen>

Daily Cold and Flu>

5-Day Asthma>

10-Day Weather>

Click to view the 2024-2025 Food Truck Schedule! >
(Beginning September 2023)


FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

MERCH

Shop now until September 1st! >

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December 2024 – Families celebrated the holidays during our World of Cookies event, where they tried cookie recipes from all around the globe prepared by parent volunteers. Each student visited with Santa and enjoyed holiday movies with their classmates! We are excited to see all of our students again and to continue into a wonderful 2025 at school!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, January 7th– Return to School
• Wednesday, January 8th – Winter Intercession Deposit Due
• Tuesday, January 14th – P.A.C. Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:00am
• Wednesday, January 15th – Tuition and Extended Care Due
• Monday, January 20th – SCHOOL CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Friday, January 24th – Full Winter Intercession Fee Due
• Monday, January 27th– 100th Day of School
• Friday, January 31st – Special Olympics Basketball and Flag Football

Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>

MSA BIRTHDAYS!

Ms. Liz – January 5th

Ms. Dina – January 9th

Mr. Jason– January 15th

Killian– January 16th

Austin– January 23rd

Henry – January 23rd

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Mainspring Academy received a donation of $75,000 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!

We received a donation of $5000 from the Maryellen Willis Foundation for the purchase of SMART Interactive Whiteboards for additional classrooms this school year. The Maryellen Willis Foundation has supported many projects at Mainspring Academy including our adaptive PE program, music program, school technology, and an adaptive art curriculum. SMART Technology has been instrumental in fostering student academic engagement in the classroom. We are so grateful for their generosity and partnership in our school programming needs!

Thank you so much to HEAL Foundation for granting us funding for 20 adaptive mice for our student desktop computers! We are so grateful for their consistent support in helping us provide individualized learning for them!!

Thank you to Natural Life for choosing Mainspring Academy as your nonprofit organization to receive a $5000 grant for end-of-year giving. We are so appreciative of our compassionate community in helping our students grow!!!

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.

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>

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the Cafeteria, Tuesday, January 14th, 9:00am

Special Olympics Basketball and Flag Football, Friday, January 31st (Below)

Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office or sorting/organizing supplies this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Handy parents interested in helping repair, build, or help move heavy items around the school may email Laney for more information [email protected]>

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>

FORECASTS

5-Day Pollen>

Daily Cold and Flu>

5-Day Asthma>

10-Day Weather>

Click to view the 2024-2025 Food Truck Schedule! >
(Beginning September 2023)


FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

MERCH

Shop now until September 1st! >

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November 2024 – Students enjoyed time with their families celebrating a season of gratitude during our annual Thanksgiving Feast. We are grateful to the wonderful parent volunteers who worked together to make this year’s event a success! Please keep an eye out for the SignUpGenius for our Holiday Pajama Party scheduled Thursday, December 19th!

Giving Tuesday is one month away! A global day of generosity since 2012, millions of social media users will be choosing a charitable organization to donate or fundraise for on December 3^rd, 2024. Please choose Mainspring Academy as your Giving Tuesday Charity and join us as we continue to provide quality, individualized education in a safe environment where our 66 children with intellectual and developmental differences can thrive.

Thanks to your generosity in the 2023-2024 school year, Mainspring Academy has been able to complete a 9000 square-foot expansion; provide technology, playground, and security system enhancements; provide enrichment programming; and award 15 financial hardship scholarships to families in need. It is our hope that we can count on your commitment to helping us continue to grow. Every donation, large and small, makes an impact on our students and the services we provide them.

Please donate HERE or click HERE on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 to create your Facebook fundraiser for Mainspring Academy on Giving Tuesday. On behalf of Mainspring Academy and most importantly, the many students who benefit from our efforts, thank you for your continued support. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sunday, December 1st– Semi-annual tuition due
• Tuesday, December 3rd – Giving Tuesday Schoolwide Fundraiser
• Tuesday, December 3rd – P.A.C. Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:00am
• Friday, December 13th – Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
• Sunday, December 15th – Tuition and Extended Care Due
• Thursday, December 19th – Holiday Pajama Party
• Friday, December 20th– Early Dismissal – Begins at 12:45pm. All students must be out of the building no later than 1:00pm.
• Monday, December 23rd -Friday, January 3rd – SCHOOL CLOSED for Winter Break
• Monday, January 6th – SCHOOL CLOSED for Teacher Planning Day

Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>

MSA BIRTHDAYS!

Grace – December 3rd

Aiden W. – December 8th

Ms. Elise– December 10th

Ms. Stephanie– December 12th

Tyler– December 13th

Ms. Che – December 22nd

Ms. Kimberly – December 27th

 

 

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Mainspring Academy received a donation of $75,000 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!

We received a donation of $5000 from the Maryellen Willis Foundation for the purchase of SMART Interactive Whiteboards for additional classrooms this school year. The Maryellen Willis Foundation has supported many projects at Mainspring Academy including our adaptive PE program, music program, school technology, and an adaptive art curriculum. SMART Technology has been instrumental in fostering student academic engagement in the classroom. We are so grateful for their generosity and partnership in our school programming needs!

Thank you so much to HEAL Foundation for granting us funding for 20 adaptive mice for our student desktop computers! We are so grateful for their consistent support in helping us provide individualized learning for them!!

Thank you to Natural Life for choosing Mainspring Academy as your nonprofit organization to receive a $5000 grant for end-of-year giving. We are so appreciative of our compassionate community in helping our students grow!!!

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.

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>

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the Cafeteria, Tuesday, December 3rd, 9:00am

Holiday Pajama Party, Thursday, December 19th, Sign Up TBD >

Holiday Pajama Party Volunteers and Supplies Needed: Thursday, December 19th will be our Winter Party and we will need the Santa Room decorated. Due Wednesday, December 18th at afternoon carline I will need as many Decorating Team parents as possible to bring Christmas Decorations together, please email Sabrena at [email protected]>

Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office or sorting/organizing supplies this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Handy parents interested in helping repair, build, or help move heavy items around the school may email Laney for more information [email protected]>

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>

FORECASTS

5-Day Pollen>

Daily Cold and Flu>

5-Day Asthma>

10-Day Weather>

Click to view the 2024-2025 Food Truck Schedule! >
(Beginning September 2023)


FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

MERCH

Shop now until September 1st! >

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October 2024 – Students had a blast participating in the sensory, craft, and game booths at our annual Fall Festival. They also dressed in costumes and visited spooky and creative candy booths designed by our parent volunteers. Please keep an eye out for the SignUpGenius for our Thanksgiving Feast scheduled Thursday, November 21st!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, November 5th – PAC Meeting in the Cafeteria, 9:00am
• Friday, November 8th – Flannel Friday (Dressup)
• Friday, November 15th – Tuition and Extended Day Due
• Thursday, November 21st – Thanksgiving Feast (Schoolwide Event)
• Monday, November 25th- Friday, November 29th – Tuition and Extended Care Due

Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>

MSA BIRTHDAYS!

Mr. Shayne –November 1st

Michelangelo – November 10th

Julia R.– November 11th

Ms. Jes– November 12th

Mariah – November 13th

Ms. Laney – November 16th

Anish – November 18th

Jeremiah– November 18th

Ms. Paige – November 22nd

Ms. Olivette – November 25th

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Mainspring Academy received a donation of $75,000 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!

We received a donation of $5000 from the Maryellen Willis Foundation for the purchase of SMART Interactive Whiteboards for additional classrooms this school year. The Maryellen Willis Foundation has supported many projects at Mainspring Academy including our adaptive PE program, music program, school technology, and an adaptive art curriculum. SMART Technology has been instrumental in fostering student academic engagement in the classroom. We are so grateful for their generosity and partnership in our school programming needs!

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.

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>

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the Cafeteria, Tuesday, November 5th, 9:00am

Thanksgiving Feast, Thursday, November 21st, Sign Up TBD >

Thanksgiving Decorating Team Volunteers and Supplies Needed: Thursday, November 21st will be our Thanksgiving Feast and we will need tables decorated. Due Wednesday, November 20th, I will need as many Decorating Team parents as possible to bring:
-black rectangle and round tablecloths, flower arrangements, vases, and Thanksgiving decorations you think might be appropriate for the tables and centerpieces, and at least 3 volunteers to come in to put it all together. This will be scheduled on morning of the 21st during carline.  If you will be helping with the table decor by bringing in items and/or putting it all together, please email Sabrena at [email protected]>

Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office or sorting/organizing supplies this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Handy parents interested in helping repair, build, or help move heavy items around the school may email Laney for more information [email protected]>

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>

FORECASTS

5-Day Pollen>

Daily Cold and Flu>

5-Day Asthma>

10-Day Weather>

Click to view the 2024-2025 Food Truck Schedule! >
(Beginning September 2023)


FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

MERCH

Shop now until September 1st! >

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SEPTEMBER 2024 – Students and staff celebrated the diverse cultures, favorite sports teams, and dressed up like their parents going to work this rainy Spirit Month! This year’s first Intercession will be taking place October 15th to 18th! Please keep an eye out for the SignUpGenius for Fall Festival (dates and times below)!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday, September 30th- Friday, October 4th – 2024-2025 Yearbook Pre-sale – Purchase Now>
• Tuesday, October 1st – PAC Meeting in the Cafeteria, 9:00am
• Wednesday, October 2nd – Early Dismissal, 12:45-1:00pm, Students must be off campus no later than 1:00pm for Teacher Planning, NO AFTERCARE
• Monday, October 14th – SCHOOL CLOSED for Teacher Planning Day
• Tuesday, October 15th-18th – SCHOOL CLOSED unless enrolled in Fall Intercession
• Tuesday, October 15th – Tuition and Extended Care Due
• Thursday, October 31st– Fall Festival (Costumes Welcome) – NO AFTERCARE

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

Ms. Jen – October 13th

Taliyah – October 15th

Sadie D. – October 21st

Nathan Morales– October 24th

Riley – October 28th

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

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.

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>

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the Cafeteria, Tuesday, October 1st, 9:00am

Fall Festival Volunteers Needed Thursday, October 31st, 11am-2pm, Sign Up Here >

Fall Festival Decorating Team Volunteers and Supplies Needed: Thursday, October 31^st will be our Fall Festival and we will need a mini pumpkin patch for a photo area outside during the festival. Due Wednesday, October 30th, I will need as many Decorating Team parents as possible to bring:
-1-3 medium to large assorted pumpkins, stack of hay, any other outdoor fall decorations you think might be appropriate for the photo area (scarecrow, sunflowers, wheelbarrow, wagon, etc), and at least 3 volunteers to come in to put it all together. This will be scheduled on morning of the 31^st during carline.  If you will be helping with the pumpkin patch by bringing in items and/or putting it all together, please email Sabrena at [email protected]>

Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office or sorting/organizing supplies this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Handy parents interested in helping repair, build, or help move heavy items around the school may email Laney for more information [email protected]>

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>

FORECASTS

5-Day Pollen>

Daily Cold and Flu>

5-Day Asthma>

10-Day Weather>

Click to view the 2024-2025 Food Truck Schedule! >
(Beginning September 2023)


FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

MERCH

Shop now until September 1st! >

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AUGUST 2024 – Mainspring Academy has had an exciting first month of school as staff and students have been getting accustomed to new routines! Don’t miss Open House and School Spirit Month Festivities Next Month (Event Details Below)!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sunday, September 1st – School Spiritwear Shop Closes – Last chance to purchase Mainspring Apparel for Spirit Day (9/27). Shop Here>
• Monday, September 2nd – SCHOOL CLOSED for Labor Day
• Friday, September 6th– Fall Intersession Contracts (Quickschools) and Deposits Due
• Friday, September 6th– Spirit Month: Diversity Day (Dressup)
  • Dress representing your culture!
• Tuesday, September 10th – PAC Meeting in the Cafeteria (9:00am).
  • Discussion: Fall Festival
• Friday, September 13th – First Responder Visit & Spirit Month: Fun Job Friday (Dressup)
  • Dress like mom or dad going to work OR dress representing your favorite jobs!
• Sunday, September 15th – Tuition and Extended Care Due
• Monday, September 16th – Open House for Callie, Ariana, & Elise’s Classes (6pm-8pm)
• Thursday, September 19th – Open House for Classes: Paige, Che, Lisa, Sarita, Sara, Kim, Dabbs, Nicole, & Liz’ s Classes
• Friday, September 20th – Spirit Month: Team Player Day (Dressup)
  • Dress representing your favorite sports team.
• Friday, September 27th -Remaining Fall Intersession Fees Due
• Friday, September 27th – Yearbook Pre-Sales & Spirit Month: Mainspring Spirit Day (Dressup)
  • Wear your Mainspring Shirts!
• Tuesday, October 1st – PAC Meeting in the Cafeteria (9:00am).
  • Discussion: Fall Festival & Thanksgiving Feast
• Wednesday, October 2nd – Early Dismissal (12:45pm) – NO AFTERCARE, Students must be off campus no later than 1:00pm for Teacher Planning

Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>

MSA BIRTHDAYS!

Mr. Mikey – September 2nd

Jaelyn – September 4th

Sam N. – September 10th

Camauri – September 13th

Olivia – September 13th

Nathan Muzichuk – September 14th

Luke – September 15th

Ilan – September 17th

Bryce – September 19th

Krishna – September 23rd

Dany – September 27th

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

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.

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>

Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting and Welcome Breakfast will take place Tuesday, September 10th in the Mainspring Academy Cafeteria. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office or sorting/organizing supplies this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Handy parents interested in helping repair, build, or help move heavy items around the school may email Laney for more information [email protected]>

Our annual Sensory Superhero Day will take place Friday, September 13th beginning at 10:00am. (Volunteers will be setting up between 9:00-10:00am and event will end around 12:00pm). Mainspring students and staff are encouraged to dress representing their parents’ jobs – their favorite superheroes – as we engage with the real-life super heroes all around us! If you would like to set up a booth, please contact Sabrena for more information!
[email protected]>

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>

FORECASTS

5-Day Pollen>

Daily Cold and Flu>

5-Day Asthma>

10-Day Weather>

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SUMMER 2024 – Mainspring Sensory Summer Program Students were “in their art era” thanks to the generosity of HEAL Foundation, who sponsored a summer of artistic discovery through adaptive activities for our students with intellectual and developmental differences. Students did nature photography with our friends at the Jacksonville Zoo, expressed themselves in their very own Paint & Sip Day, created a beautiful multimedia school mosaic, and designed their very own tie-dye t-shirts! Mainspring is extremely grateful to HEAL for providing opportunities for our students to apply their learning in unique and memorable ways! Learn More About HEAL Foundation >

July 26th was the 24th anniversary since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed – a law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in all areas of public life like schools, jobs, transportation, and more. It’s there to make sure people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilites are still speaking out today about expectations that made them feel unheard at school, home, or in the community. As parents, teachers, and friends, it’s important to remember the heart of ADA is self-advocacy. By listening to IDD voices , we can work together to create a safer, more inclusive, and accepting world for our children! Watch “Letting Go of Control and Rethinking Support for Autistic Individuals” here >

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, August 1st– Annual Tuition Due
• Tuesday, August 1st– Mainspring Academy Spiritwear Store Open ONLY from August 1st- September 1st!
• Monday, August 5th – New Parent Orientation and Meet the Teacher
• Wednesday, August 7th – First Day of School
• Monday, August 12th – Special Olympics Permission, Vocational Field Trip Permission Due
• Tuesday, August 13th – Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting 9:15am at Mainspring Academy – Welcome Breakfast
• Thursday, August 15th – Extended Day Fees Due
• Thursday, August 15th – Out-of-pocket Tuition Due

Questions or missing any forms? Many questions and requests can be submitted in the Parent Corner of our website! More Information>

MSA BIRTHDAYS!

Jude – August 2nd

Dylan – August 11th

Drew – August 19th

Sage – August 20th

Ali – August 25th

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

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.

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>

Our first open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting and Welcome Breakfast will take place Tuesday, August 13th at 9:15am in the Mainspring Academy Cafeteria. Sign Up Here>

Volunteer for our Special Olympics Events this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>
Volunteer for our Special Events Decorating Team this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>
Volunteer for our Art Program this 2024-2025 School Year. Sign Up Here>
Volunteer to help out with projects in the Front Office this 2024-2025 School Year Sign Up Here>

Our annual Sensory Superhero Day will take place Friday, September 13th beginning at 10:00am. (Volunteers will be setting up between 9:00-10:00am). Mainspring students and staff are encouraged to dress representing their parents’ jobs – their favorite superheroes – as we engage with the real-life super heroes all around us!
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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>

FORECASTS

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Exciting News! Check back towards the end of August! Link to Mainspring Store Coming Soon!

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