Mrs. Ballantyne’s kindergarten had a groundhog-tastic Groundhog Day! They enjoyed reading many fun groundhog stories, creating a directed drawing of a groundhog, graphing their predictions about whether Phil would see his shadow, and making an adorable paper groundhog. They guessed it right — Phil saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter!
Check out the SES Newsletter for February 2026! The winter weather hasn't stopped learning opportunities or our students' growth! Check out this month's newsletter here:
UPDATE: TeamSmiles is now open to Spingville High School students as well! That means students from all four SGI buildings can attend this free, fun dental care and dental education day at the Bills' Field House! Families who are interested in signing up can contact their child's school nurse.
BFLO Worm Works visited SES 5th Graders to give them a hands-on experience about decomposition and the role worms play in this process. This experiential learning experience supported their ELA learning, as they are taking a deep dive into the unit "Beauty of Rot," which focuses on how decomposition benefits our world. In the spring, we will use the compost bin they created to build a garden outside the 5th-grade wing #RedefiningRural #ExperientialLearning
Mrs. Clauss’ class made spoon rests with local pottery artist, Mr. Darling. A special thank you to Mrs. Szpaicher for coordinating this amazing experience for our SES 5th graders! #CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
SES Student Council is hosting its first-ever dance ❄️"Let it GLOW" ❄️ on Friday, January 30th in the SES gymnasium. SES students in 4th & 5th grade who would like to attend are asked to please turn in their permission slip and payment of $5 by Wednesday, January 28th. We can't wait to have some fun with 4th & 5th grade SES students from 4:30 - 6:00 PM this Friday!
Springville Elementary students went for a VIP experience at Julie's Pizzeria & Restaurant after winning the raffle from the Griffin Bucks Store! Students were treated to a make-your-pizza station in the kitchen and enjoyed their delicious creations at a special table.
#CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
#CommunityConnections #RedefiningRural
The New York State Digital Equity Survey for parents is a crucial tool for understanding and promoting educational equity, including digital equity for all students in New York State. The survey collects data on student access to devices and internet access in their places of residence, helping educators better serve their students and families. Parents or guardians are encouraged to complete the survey for each child.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8ogY_V_lr9TFzIW71x3PBDSawvCH5YhyA-scM6Mkw2O7wFA/viewform
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Springville-Griffith Institute CSD is offering Full-Day Universal Pre-Kindergarten sessions in-house at Colden Elementary School and with our partners at Early Bird for the 2026-2027 school year! More information and survey:
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2616693
Please drop off your survey by February 13 at any SGI school or mail it to Colden Elementary School, 8263 Boston-Colden Road, Colden, NY 14033, Attention: UPK, to participate in the lottery. Space is limited.
Transportation will be provided to both locations by our Transportation Department to and from school. Please note that students must be four years old to ride a school bus.
https://www.springvillegi.org/article/2616693
Please drop off your survey by February 13 at any SGI school or mail it to Colden Elementary School, 8263 Boston-Colden Road, Colden, NY 14033, Attention: UPK, to participate in the lottery. Space is limited.
Transportation will be provided to both locations by our Transportation Department to and from school. Please note that students must be four years old to ride a school bus.
Check out the SES Newsletter for January 2026! Students have had many joyful and meaningful experiences in December, including concerts, holiday activities, and more! We are looking forward to many exciting events coming up. Learn more here:
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Mrs. Pfeiffer's class did a S.T.E.M. activity where we made snowflakes using marshmallows and toothpicks!
#ExperientialLearning #RedefiningRural
#ExperientialLearning #RedefiningRural
Our SES students love having fun in the snow! Shout out in the comments if you have fond memories of winters at SES!
SES finished the week before winter break with a day of fun activities during the annual SES PTO Holiday Carnival! High school students visited to do face painting and caroling in the halls. Students made their own holiday crafts, played holiday games, ate milk and cookies, and visited with Santa! The day ended with a special musical performance from our teachers!
Mrs. Clauss' class had a special visitor! An elf visited the fifth graders, but rather than being from the North Pole, she was from a bit closer to home! The elf was actually one of the students' grandmothers, and she has made it a tradition to surprise her granddaughter during the holidays with a visit to her class!
The week leading up to winter break is a magical time at SES! Students dressed up in the holiday gear, made gingerbread houses, frosted cookies and enjoyed some holiday activities!
Springville Elementary students prepared for the holiday by shopping at the SES Holiday Shop! Please join us in thanking the SES PTO volunteers who keep this beloved tradition going!
This month, for being safe, respectful and responsible, students had the opportunity to use their Griffin Bucks to go tubing at SES! The students bundled up and had a great time speeding down the hill beside the school!
Next Week is Holiday Spirit Week at Springville Elementary! Check out the dress-up days for the Week of Dec. 15-19:
Monday - Wear Grinch or Green
Tuesday - Dress as a Snowman/Wear Blue and White
Wednesday - Dress as an elf/Wear Red
Thursday - Wear Your Holiday Pajamas/Socks
Friday - Wear Your Holiday Festive Gear
Monday - Wear Grinch or Green
Tuesday - Dress as a Snowman/Wear Blue and White
Wednesday - Dress as an elf/Wear Red
Thursday - Wear Your Holiday Pajamas/Socks
Friday - Wear Your Holiday Festive Gear
Springville Elementary loves reading! Students excitedly picked out books at the SES PTO Book Fair last week. Pictured is Mrs. Karb's class. Thank you again to the Springville Kiwanis for allowing every student to be able to take home a book this year! And a special thank you to all of the SES PTO volunteers who made it all possible.
Springville Elementary's fourth- and fifth-grade chorus, band, and orchestra students put on a wonderful concert that showcased the sounds of the season! Please join us in congratulating the students and their teachers, Mrs. Mealer, Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Skowronski on their hard work!
