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June 2023 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: May 2023 – TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK – Mainspring Academy teachers and staff enjoyed beautiful artwork from students, breakfast and treats from our Parent Action Committee, gifts from parents, and an exciting week-long “Candy-Heist” scavenger hunt paired with a delicious barbecue lunch from administration. Mainspring Academy has also received a grant from HEAL Foundation sponsoring our 2023 S.T.E.A.M Summer Camp. Their generosity has given our campers so many outlets to foster curiosity, build, discover, and explore both in and outside of our campus.

Please remember that updated physicals and immunizations will be due prior to the 1st day of school in August. Along with your enrollment forms we will send over the summer and first tuition payment in July, your child may not come in the first day until these have been turned in. Appointments at doctor’s offices typically fill up fast for summer for physicals and immunizations, so please make appointments early! Physicals and immunization dates can be no older than from the year 2022. Next summer, physical and immunization forms can be no older than from the year 2023, so it may even be worth it to go ahead and get this done regardless. For some parents, a new appointment may not be needed and you may simply need to call your doctor’s office and ask if you can pick up an updated form.

Please remember Mainspring does not provide these forms. The forms are called the “Florida Certification of Immunization DH-680” and “State of Florida School Entry Health Form”. New parents, if your child has a religious exemption from immunizations, we will need a copy of this on file. Here are links to what they look like. Your doctor’s office should already be keeping these on file internally: (Physical Form), (Immunization form). Thank you!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Thursday, June 1st –(10)  Parent Participation Hours Due

Friday, June 2nd- Summer Camp Week 3 Payment Due

Monday, June 5th- Annual Open Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, June 9th- Summer Camp Week 4 Payment Due

Tuesday, June 13th- Cruiseday Tuesday. Students and staff are encouraged to celebrate the start of summer by dressing like they’re on their way to a tropical vacation.

Tuesday, June 13th- OPEN P.A.C. Meeting @ 9:15am in the Cafeteria

Thursday, June 15th –All School Balances Due

Thursday, June 15th –Last Day of School, Summer Splash Day and Early Dismissal (12:00pm)

Friday, June 16th– Teacher Planning Day

Monday, June 19- Friday, June 23rd –SCHOOL CLOSED

Monday, June 26th- “Strange Worlds” (Exploration) Week – Summer Week 1

Friday, June 30th- Zoo to You Mobile Animal Presentation (by the Jacksonville Zoo)

Monday, July 3rd- “Innovation Invention” Week- Summer Week 2. There will be no camp Tuesday, July 4th.

Wednesday, July 5th; Thursday, July 6th, and Friday, July 7th- Field trips to the Museum of Science and History (MOSH)

Monday, July 10th- “Toy Maker” (Engineering Arts) Week – Summer Week 3

Monday, July 10th- (2023-2024) Hardship Applications Due – *Extended care packets and enrollment packets not yet distributed at the time of this posting

Wednesday, July 14th- (2023-2024) Extended Care Packets Due– *Extended care packets and enrollment packets not yet distributed at the time of this posting

Wednesday, July 17th- (2023-2024) July Tuition Due & (2023 -2024) Student Enrollment Packets Due, and Immunizations, Birth Certificates, Physicals, & Provider Forms Due for 2023-2024 School Year– *Extended care packets and enrollment packets not yet distributed at the time of this posting

Monday, July 17th- “Math Magic” Week – Summer Week 4

Wednesday, July 19th- (2023-2024) Extended Care Month 1 Fee Due; *Payments due not yet distributed at the time of this posting.

Monday, July 24th- Friday, July 28th SCHOOL CLOSED

Monday, July 31st- Tuesday, August 8th Teacher Pre-planning Weeks

Monday, August 1st Tuition Due (no later than 3:00pm)

Wednesday, August 9th 2023 First Day of School ; School Supplies Due for parents that did not attend Meet the Teacher. *Supplies and Meet the Teacher Dates/Times not yet distributed at the time of this posting.

Friday, August 11th T-Shirt & Order Forms Due. *Not yet distributed at the time of this posting.

Tuesday, August 15th September Extended Care Payments Due. Tuition Due. *Not yet distributed at the time of this posting.

Thursday, August 31st Special Olympics Forms Due. *Not yet distributed at the time of this posting.

Friday, September 1st Signed Parent Handbook Acknowledgments Due. *Not yet distributed at the time of this posting.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, June 13th– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Summer Camp Supply WishlistClick Here!

PARENT COMMUNITY

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY SUMMER BIRTHDAYS!

Ms. Callie.
June 3rd

Connor L.
June 6th

Ms. Lindsay
June 6th

Colten
June 11th

Kipling-
June 15th

Minal
June 24th

Mikiah
June 25th

Turner
June 28th

Ms. Kim
June 28th

Ms. Liz W.
July 1st

Miles
July 12th

Eliza
July 16th

Eliza
July 16th

Eliza
July 16th

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY


Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


May 2023 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: April 2023 – Mainspring Academy Board of Directors held their second annual Bourbon and Bites Fundraiser benefitting the school’s tuition hardship scholarship program. Thank you again to Matt and his team at Julington Creek Fish Camp for a wonderful and memorable evening!

Please remember that updated physicals and immunizations will be due prior to the 1st day of school in August. Along with your enrollment forms we will send over the summer and first tuition payment in July, your child may not come in the first day until these have been turned in. Appointments at doctor’s offices typically fill up fast for summer for physicals and immunizations, so please make appointments early! Physicals and immunization dates can be no older than from the year 2022. Next summer, physical and immunization forms can be no older than from the year 2023, so it may even be worth it to go ahead and get this done regardless. For some parents, a new appointment may not be needed and you may simply need to call your doctor’s office and ask if you can pick up an updated form.

Please remember Mainspring does not provide these forms. The forms are called the “Florida Certification of Immunization DH-680” and “State of Florida School Entry Health Form”. New parents, if your child has a religious exemption from immunizations, we will need a copy of this on file. Here are links to what they look like. Your doctor’s office should already be keeping these on file internally: (Physical Form), (Immunization form). Thank you!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Monday, May 1st- Friday, May 5th – Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 1st- Tuition and Registration Fee Due

Tuesday, May 2nd- Open PAC Meeting in the Cafeteria. 9:15am

Friday, May 5th- Pay-In-Full Summer Camp Due

Monday, May 8th- School CLOSED for Teacher Planning Day

Tuesday May 9th- Friday, May 12th-School CLOSED unless enrolled in Spring Intersession

Monday, May 15th –Extended Care and Tuition Fees Due by 3:00pm

Friday, May 19th– Summer Camp Week 1 Fee Due

Friday, May 26th- Summer Camp Week 2 Fee Due

Thursday, June 1st – Summer Camp Week 3 Fee Due

Friday, June 9th- Summer Camp Week 4 Fee Due.

Tuesday, June 13th- Cruiseday Tuesday. Students and staff are encouraged to kick off summer by dressing like they’re tropical cruise-ready!

Tuesday, June 15th- Summer Splash Day and Last Day of School – EARLY RELEASE (12:00)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, May 2nd– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Summer Camp Supply Wishlist– Keep an eye out for the link!

PARENT COMMUNITY

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sadie B.
May 7th

Kris H.
May 7th

Mr. Jeff
May 14

JuanLuis
May 16th

Ms. Sabrena-
May 19th

Noah
May 22nd

Theo
May 28th

Ms .Sara
May 29th

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY


Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


April 2023 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: March 2023 – Mainspring Academy staff pledged to “Spread the Word on Inclusion” with Special Olympics Florida, to advocate for inclusion not only in school athletics, but in clubs, workplaces, schools, and communities. Our students and staff also celebrated their favorite stories for Read Across America Day!

Parents, Summer Camp/Extended School Year applications with deposits will be due no later than Wednesday April 5, 2023 by 3:00pm. These are posted as well on the Parent Corner of our Website under “Extended School Year” along with all relevant due dates.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Monday, April 3rd – Tuition Due by 3:00pm

Tuesday, April 4th- Open PAC Meeting in the Cafeteria. 9:15am

Wednesday, April 5th- Extended School Year (Summer Camp) Contract & Deposit Due

Friday, April 7th- School CLOSED for Good Friday.

Friday, April 14th-Spring Intersession (May 9-12) Deposit Fee & Contract Due

Monday, April 17th –Extended Care and Tuition Fees Due by 3:00pm

Saturday, April 22nd – Saturday Service Day for National Volunteer Week 10am-3pm

Friday, April 28th- Spring Intersession (May 9-12) Full Fee Due

Friday, April 28th – Special Olympics Baseball & Track/Field

May 1st-5th, 2023- Teacher Appreciation Week

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, April 4th– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Saturday, April 22nd – Saturday Service Day for National Volunteer Week – 10am-3pm. Email Sabrena at [email protected] to be put on the volunteer roster!

Saturday, April 28th – Special Olympics Baseball and Track/Field– 11am-2pm. Keep an eye out for the SignupGenius!

Summer Camp Supply Wishlist– Keep an eye out for the link!

PARENT COMMUNITY

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

JJ
April 3rd

Ms. Lisa
April 10th

Mr. Jonathon
April 16th

Taylor-
April 26th

Vaughn
April 30th

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY


Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


March 2023 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: January & February 2022 – Students embarked on a new and energized year with their first adaptive physical education classes alongside Mainspring partners Adaptive Exercise Group. Special Olympics Basketball and Flag Football took place at the duPont YMCA, with awards presented by Andy Kaufman (owner) and (mascot) Fang of the Jacksonville Icemen, and Reggie Hayward, former defensive end of the Denver Broncos and the Jacksonville Jaguars. In celebration of both Valentines Day and Random Acts of Kindness Week, students exchanged randomly-assigned friendship kits to classmates containing their favorite items.

Thanks to the event sponsors and the 27 event registrants, Miles for Mainspring 2023 raised $9,700 towards continuance of Mainspring Academy’s adaptive physical education program in the 2023-2024 school year. Valerie Shubert, the winner of the step challenge, received a 3-day weekend getaway for two in Flagler Beach!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Wednesday, March 1st- Tuition due by 3:00pm

Thursday, March 2nd – Read Across America (Dressup Day). Students and staff are encouraged to dress like their favorite storybook characters (OR wear shirts representing their favorite storybook characters).

Friday, March 3rd – Spread the Word: Inclusion Day.

Thursday, March 7th- Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:15am. More information about the PAC>

Friday, March 10th- SCHOOL CLOSED for Teacher Planning Day

Friday, March 10th –2023-2024 Contracts and Registration Fees due by 3:00pm 

Monday, March 13th-Friday, March 17th – SCHOOL CLOSED for Spring Break

Wednesday, March 29th- Spring Portrait Day

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday, March 7th– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Wishlists for Teacher Appreciation Week and Extended School Year (Summer) will be emailed this month! Please keep an eye out!

PARENT COMMUNITY

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Katie
February 3rd

Mr. Joe
February 4th

Jada-
February 9th

Mr. Frank-
February 15th

Allan 
February 26th

Jacob
March 25th

Micah
March 25th

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY


Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


January 2023 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: December 2022 – Our students closed the school year with another magical annual Polar Express Pajama Party and a visit from Santa himself!

Mainspring is grateful to have a generous end-of-year gift from the Benton Family Foundation to support the quality programming and learning experiences of our deserving students. We would also like to thank Fortegra, our Miles for Mainspring 2023 Platinum Title Sponsors! We are so grateful for the support of our community!

Registration for the Miles for Mainspring 7 -Day Virtual Step Challenge is now OPEN and ends Tuesday, January 31, 2023! We’re raising funds to support an adaptive physical education program for our 55 special education students. The Miles for Mainspring 2023 Grand Prize Package includes a 3-Day Flagler Beach getaway for two in a private beachfront condo*, $200 gift certificate for spa services at Golden Magnolia Resort*, and a $15 gift certificate to Flagler Beachfront Winery. #MakingMyStepsCount. The event begins Monday, February 13, 2023. REGISTER NOW!!!

Mainspring staff, please reach out to Sabrena at [email protected] for a discount code.

If you are not participating in the step challenge but would like to purchase an event t-shirt and/or make a donation, please use the discount code “TSHIRTONLY”.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Tuesday, January 3rd- Tuition due by 3:00pm

Tuesday, January 10th- Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:15am. More information about the PAC>

Monday, January 16th- SCHOOL CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 17th–Extended Day and Tuition Payments due by 3:00pm 

Tuesday, January 24th – Completed Val Pal Questionnaires Due

Friday, January 27th – Special Olympics Flag Football and Basketball at the duPont YMCAVolunteer Time 11:00am-2:00pm, Actual Event Time 12:00pm-2:00pm

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, January 10th– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Friday, January 27th– Special Olympics Flag Football/ Basketball. Volunteers must be available between 11am and 2pm. Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4DAFAE23ABFF2-special. In addition to the SignupGenius Any family friends, non-household family members, or community members not affiliated with our school must complete a volunteer application here. https://www.mainspringacademy.org/support-mainspring/volunteer/.

Approved volunteers must be available to meet Ms. Lindsay, Mr. Dawson, and Ms. Sabrena at the DuPont YMCA no later than 11:00am for training! (Please let Sabrena know if you may be interested in helping with some heavier-lifting for setup from 9:45-11 [email protected] ! You can also indicate with a comment on the SignupGenius).

Location: duPont YMCA – 7373 Old King’s Rd. S, Jacksonville, FL, 32217

Volunteer time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Actual Event Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

PARENT COMMUNITY

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Robert F.-
January 4th

Ms. Liz M.-
January 5th

Adam W.-
January 9th

Ms. Dina 
January 9th

Killian N.
January 16th

Austin M.
January 23rd

Mr. Dawson
January 31st

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY


Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


December 2022 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: November 2022 – Thanks to the time and efforts of our Parent Action Committee (PAC) and Parent Volunteers, Mainspring Academy families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving with a delicious Bob Evans feast!

Mainspring is grateful to have received a Fall Grant from HEAL Foundation to enhance our sensory room and increase its level of functionality for our students. Our students and staff were so excited to see the new room after Thanksgiving break! We have also been notified by TEGNA Foundation that we have been awarded a grant to enhance our current lobby security system!

As we kick off the season of giving, please visit our Donation and Volunteer pages to explore how you can make an difference for our students at Mainspring Academy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Thursday, December 1st- Tuition due by 3:00pm

Tuesday, December 6th- Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:15am. More information about the PAC>

Friday, December 9th- Parent Fundraiser (Miles for Mainspring 2023) sponsorships and raffles due

Monday, December 12th– Holiday Headwear Day – Students and staff are encouraged to wear their most festive holiday hats, headbands, or ears!

Tuesday, December 13th – (Staff) Holiday Bake-Off – Staff will be bringing in their best homemade desserts for providers to try, then vote for a winner!

Wednesday, December 14th – (Staff) Door-Decorating Contest– Staff will be showing off their Holiday Door Decorations and judges will vote for a winner!

Thursday, December 15th – Ugly Christmas Sweater Day– Students and staff are encouraged to wear ugly Christmas Sweaters

Friday, December 16th – Polar Express Holiday Pajama Party & EARLY RELEASE 12:00pm (No Aftercare)– Students and staff are encouraged to wear their coziest holiday pajamas. Students will be gathering goodies while visiting the many fun stops on the Polar Express. Volunteers needed!

Monday, December 19th – Monday, January 2nd – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, December 6th– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Friday, December 9th – Parent Fundraiser (Miles for Mainspring 2023) sponsorships and raffles due

Friday, December 16th – Polar Express Holiday Pajama Party – Volunteers for goodie bag supplies, setup, table “stations”, and cleanup needed. SignupGenius TBD

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sam B.-
December 4th

Mr. Casey-December 7th

Ms. Stephanie-December 12th

Tyler 
December 13th

Ms. Che
December 22nd

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


 

 

 

 

November 2022 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: October 2022 – Mainspring Academy staff celebrated kindness, acceptance, and inclusion alongside Special Olympics Florida for the annual national anti-bullying campaign Unity Day 2022. Parent volunteers helped wrap up the month with a fun and spooky Trunk or Treat event !

We are excited to announce that HEAL Foundation has awarded the school a Fall grant for its sensory room enhancement project. The students will enjoy the fun sensory equipment to come!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Tuesday, November 1st- Tuition due by 3:00pm

Tuesday, November 1st- Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:15am. More information about the PAC>

Wednesday, November 9th- Vision is Priceless Vision Screening (9:15-11:15am)

Tuesday, November 15– Extended Day and Tuition Payments due by 3:00pm

Friday, November 18th – Mainspring Academy Thanksgiving Feast, NO AFTERCARE

Monday, November 21st – Friday, November 25th – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

Tuesday, November 29th- Giving Tuesday Schoolwide Fundraiser. Instructions HERE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, November 1st– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Friday, November 18th – Thanksgiving Feast – Volunteers for pickup, setup, serving, and supplies needed. SignupGenius TBD

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Michelangelo-
November 10th

Julia R.-
November 11th

Tanner-
November 14th

Ms. Laney
November 16th

Anish
November 18th

Jeremiah
November 18th

Amanda
November 19th

Ms. Paige
November 22nd

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


October 2022 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: September 2022 – Staff and students celebrated Spirit Week expressing gratitude to our donors, volunteers, Board of Directors, and local law enforcement officers. We closed the week with Diversity Day, a showcase of foods from the many different cultures at Mainspring. Staff hosted a fun Zootopia-themed Parent Night Out to raise funds that will go towards an enhanced school security system.

Mainspring Academy is excited to have received a generous $50,000 donation from Fortegra Foundation which will provide many opportunities as we begin our expansion later this school year. We are also grateful to have received grant funding from Autism Speaks for an adaptive art curriculum from Indigo Art Therapy and Florida Autism License Plates for adaptive physical education from Adaptive Personal Training.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Monday, October 3rd- Tuition due by 3:00pm

Tuesday, October 4th- Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:15am. More information about the PAC>

Monday, October 10th – SCHOOL CLOSED to students for Teacher Planning Day

Tuesday, October 11- Friday, October 14– SCHOOL CLOSED to students unless enrolled in Fall Intersession

Monday, October 17th – Extended Day and Tuition Payments due by 3:00pm

Wednesday, October 19th – Last Day of the Quarter

Thursday, October 20th – Open House (5:30-7:00pm)

Friday, October 21st – Back to the Future Day: Students and staff are encouraged to dress like they’re in their favorite decade.

Saturday, October 22nd- Saturday Service Day for “National Make A Difference Day (10:00am to 3:00pm)

Wednesday, October 26th – Halloween Candy due from all MSA parents. Each class will be assigned different candies/items. Treats will be for the school Trunk or Treat event, and not for the classroom. Candies must be individually wrapped for safety and sanitary reasons.

Amy’s Class
50+ pack of Skittles & 50+ pack of Airheads
Paige’s Class
50+ pack of Starbursts & 50+ pack of temporary tattoos
Jeff’s Class
25+ pack of mini fidget toys & 50+ pack of Nerds
Kim’s Class
50+ pack of gummy candies (individually wrapped) & 50+ pack of Jolly Ranchers
Lisa’s Class
50+ pack of Sour Patch Kids & 50+ pack of Twizzlers (individually wrapped)
Liz’s Class
50+ pack of Gummy Life Savers (individually wrapped) & 50+ flat-sealed lollipops
Callie’s Class
25+ Pop Rocks & 50+ pack of Laffy Taffy’s
Jenn’s Class
50+ pack of Now & Laters & 50+ pack of Dots (individually wrapped)
Sara’s Class
25+ pack of mini slime & 25+ pack of ring pops
Shermaine’s Class
50+ pack of Smarties & 50+ pack of stickers

Friday, October 28th- Flannel Friday: Students and staff are encouraged to dress in their favorite plaid/flannel shirts.

Monday, October 31st – Trunk or Treat

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, October 4th– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Saturday, October 22nd- Saturday Service Day for “National Make A Difference Day (10:00am to 3:00pm). Please email Sabrena at [email protected] to sign up!

Monday, October 31st – Trunk or Treat. SignupGenius HERE

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Aiden-
October 1st

Julia M.-
October 10th

Diana-
October 11th

Ms. Jen W.
October 13th

Taliyah
October 15th

Sadie D.
October 21st

Nathan
October 24th

Grace
October 27th

Riley
October 28th

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
Click here to view the schedule!

SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!


September 2022 Newsletter

MAINSPRING ACADEMY: August 2022 – Students were off to a great start l in the first few weeks of school! SMART Interactive Whiteboard installation is now complete and students are already taking advantage of this classroom tool to progress in their learning!

Parents, If you’ve been looking to have a night out while someone you trust watches the kids, you’re in luck! Saturday, September 17 from 4-7pm, Mainspring Academy staff will be hosting a Zootopia-themed Parent Night Out. Children will be able to enjoy the movie “Zootopia”, crafts, playtime, and dinner while you have a night out to yourselves! We are raising funds to enhance our school’s current security system. Registration will be a $50 flat fee for the night per child, with $15 for each additional child. Waivers and fees are due no later than Friday, September 9, 2022 by 3:00pm. Waiver and payment instructions been updated on the Parent Corner of our website under the “Parent Night Out” tab.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please visit our Parent’s Corner for all forms listed below as well as all due dates, closures, and events for the 2022-2023 school year.

Thursday, September 1st – Look out for FES-UA

Thursday, September 1st –Tuition due by 3:00pm

Monday, September 5th – SCHOOL CLOSED for Labor Day

***SPIRIT WEEK 9/6-9/9***

Tuesday, September 6th –Spirit Day/ Show your Kindness Colors. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Mainspring Academy t-Shirts OR any outfit incorporating blue and green. Staff will decorate their doors with a blue and green theme with messages of gratitude for our donors, volunteers, and Board of Directors.

Wednesday, September 7th– Superhero Day. Students and staff are encouraged to dress like their favorite superheroes, or with t-shirts honoring their favorite superheroes! The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will be visiting the school beginning at 10:00am.

Thursday, September 8th– Team Player Day and Kindness Challenge. Students and staff are encouraged to dress in jerseys or t-shirts representing their favorite sports teams! Each class will complete their kindness challenge in honor of our Board of Directors.

Friday, September 9th– Diversity Day. Students and staff are encouraged to dress representing their cultures. Parents and staff are invited to sign up to bring a dish from their cultures to share for all to try.

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Tuesday, September 6th – Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting in the cafeteria, 9:15am. More information about the PAC>

Friday, September 9th – Intersession (October 11-14) Deposit and Contract due by 3:00pm

Friday, September 9th – “Wild About Safety” Parent Night Out Waiver and Payment due by 3:00pm

Thursday, September 15th- Extended Day Fees due by 3:00pm

Friday, September 16 – Jacksonville Jaguars Spirit Day. Staff and students are encouraged to celebrate the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Homecoming Game by wearing their favorite Jags jerseys or t-shirts.

Saturday, September 17th – “Wild About Safety” Parent Night Out, 4:00pm-7:00pm

Friday, September 23, 2022 – Fall Intersession Full Payment due by 3:00pm

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, September 6th– Open Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meeting , 9:15am in the cafeteria

Friday, September 9th- Volunteers will be needed to bring in dishes, serve, and clean up! Sign up HERE.

Parents, if you have not already, please join our MSA Parent Support Facebook Group here. Please join our MSA Community Group for volunteer, sponsorship, and donation opportunities here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Jaelyn-
September 4th

Sam-
August 2nd

Olivia-
September 13th

Luke
September 15th

Molly
September 22nd

Ms. Jenn B.
September 29th

Ms. Dominique
September 30th

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
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SUPPORT MAINSPRING ACADEMY

If you are interested in donating funds to our school, please click here. If you are interested in donating items to our school, please click here. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please click here. Give us a call at (904)503-0344 or email our Director of Student and Community Affairs Sabrena Snow at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to set up a tour of the school!