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>
