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Spring Lake Scoop: September 4, 2026

Posted Date: 09/04/26 (02:00 PM)
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September 4, 2026 
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A Message from the Captain:

Happy Friday, Manatees Families!

🌊 Diving Into Another Great Week at Spring Lake!
Our Manatees are diving deep into learning and making wonderful progress each day! Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help every student grow, learn, and thrive. We are so proud of the hard work happening in our classrooms and look forward to another fantastic week together. As always, thank you for being an important part of our Spring Lake family! Just a friendly reminder that schools will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend and have a safe and relaxing holiday with your families!💙

Your Proud Principal,
Ms. Frederick
 

Current Events:


  • Monday, September 7: School's closed (Labor Day)
  • Wednesday, September 9: Student Dismissal at 1:20 PM
  • Thursday, September 10: 4th FAST Math (state testing)
  • Thursday, September 10: Quarter 1 SAC Meeting
  • Friday, September 11: 5th and 6th Grade FAST Math (state testing)
  • Friday, September 11: Quarter 1 Progress Reports are posted to Skyward
  • Tuesday, September 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
  • Tuesday, September 15: PTA Bruster's Ice Cream Spirit Night
  • Wednesday, September 16: Wear traditional clothing from your country
  • Wednesday, September 16: Student Dismissal at 1:20 PM
  • Friday, September 18: Fire Drill 
  • Monday, September 21: PTA Kindness Fundraiser Begins
  • Wednesday, September 23: Student Dismissal at 1:20 PM
  • Thursday, September 24: Ocean of Opportunities Title I Night
  • Friday, September 25: Fall Picture Day
 

Dive Into Success: Emotional Regulation

☀️ Feelings Tip: When your child is upset try naming the feelings before problem-solving: "You seem really frustrated." Kids calm down faster when they feel understood first.
 

All Hands On Deck:

https://springlake.givebacks.com/
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Join the Crew:

Join our School Advisory Committee by emailing Ms. Frederick at tabasha_frederick@scps.k12.fl.us
SAC meeting information:
Quarter 1: September 10, 2026
Quarter 2: November 5, 2026
Quarter 3: January 28, 2027
Quarter 4: April 15, 2027
3:00 PM

2026-2027 Dividend (Volunteer) Application: https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/85048_3
SCPS Teach-In (Career Day): Presenter Application
Field Trip Chaperone Application
 
Uniform Policy

Spring Lake's Uniform Policy

Just a friendly reminder that uniforms are required Monday through Thursday — polos, skirts, shorts, and pants. Fridays are Dress Your Way days, but all clothing must still follow the full SCPS Dress Code — let's make good choices!

👟 Footwear reminder: Closed-toe shoes only, every day. No Crocs or boots, please — we want our Manatees safe on the playground and in the classroom!

See the attached guide for a quick visual reference. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students looking sharp and ready to learn!
 
Cell Phone Policy

Cell Phone Policy

Per state law, elementary students may not use a cell phone or other wireless communication device at any time during school day. The school day is defined as 7:40 AM to 2:20 PM.
 

Dismissal Guidelines

  • For consistency, we ask that you check your student out by 2:00 PM (1:00 PM on Wednesdays) if you need to get them early. We want everyone to be safe and accounted for during our busy school-wide dismissal.
  • If you have any changes with dismissal, please call the front office before 1:30 PM (12:30 PM on Wednesdays). Ask we ask that you do not contact the teacher for transportation changes while school is in session. Emails/phone calls directly to the teacher might not be received before dismissal!
  • Front gate walkers must be met at the front gate, please do not walk up to pick up a student from the car line.
  • Any inclement weather announcements will be made through texts and emails with ParentSquare. It is linked to the phone numbers and emails that are in Skyward. Be sure your information is accurate. If you would like to change your contact information, please call our front office.
 

Attendance Matters

Every day at school is a piece of treasure! When our Manatees arrive on time and ready to learn, they build strong habits for a bright future. Let's work together to make every day count! 💙🦭
 

FortifyFL App

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
 

SpeakOut Hotline

SpeakOut Hotline is designed to help you anonymously report any threatening behavior or situation that endangers you, your friends, family, community or your school campus. By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity, SpeakOut allows the caller to give information without the fear of retribution.
 
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Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following:

Location: 695 Orange Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 407-746-1650