Dear Bulldog Family,

February is a powerful time in our school year. The excitement of a new year has settled, learning is in full swing, and each day of instruction truly matters. This month, we are placing a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, because showing up—on time, every day—is one of the most important ways students can maximize their learning potential.

When students arrive on time, they begin their day calmly, connected, and ready to learn, without missing critical instruction, routines, or opportunities to engage. Every minute counts, and consistent attendance lays the foundation for confidence, growth, and academic success.

At Spring Mill, we work hard to ensure classrooms are focused, supportive, and engaging through our Five to Thrive approach. These efforts are most effective when students are present and ready to learn from the start of the day. Families play a vital role in this success by establishing strong routines that support punctuality and daily attendance. February reminds us that growth happens day by day, and together, we can make attendance and punctuality a priority so every child can reach their fullest potential.

Thank you for your continued support, dedication, and partnership. With your help, we can make February a strong, successful month for our Bulldogs—both in attendance and achievement. 💙🐾

In partnership,

Kellée Martin

Principal of Spring Mill Elementary 💙🐾

#WeGrowPanthers #WhyWT

kmartin@msdwt.k12.in.us

Hello Spring Mill Families!

I hope everyone has enjoyed the cozy and snowy winter so far. I wanted to take a moment and personally thank our treasurer and steady hand Bryan Smith! He worked as the treasurer for over 3 years, while balancing 3 kiddos and a full time job. He provides data succinctly, so we can make thoughtful decisions. We also want to thank his wife Allison Smith who has also volunteered for years and continues to provide insight and strategy. We are lucky to have such an amazing family here at Spring Mill!

We are so excited for our upcoming events and looking forward to seeing new faces and returning families as we celebrate here at the Mill.

Questions or feedback? Email us anytime at springmillschoolpto@gmail.com.

For updates, visit springmillpto.com or check out our Spring Mill Elementary PTO Facebook page.

With Bulldog pride,

Kim Stratton

Proud PTO President 💙

Our goal each month is for every class to exceed 95% attendance—and that means being on time and ready to learn every day. We know it takes teamwork between home and school to make that happen, and we’re so thankful for our families’ partnership in helping students show up, stay engaged, and succeed.

We are so proud of our students for their continued commitment to being at school every day and on time! Strong attendance plays a key role in academic success, helps build positive routines, and keeps our students connected to their classmates and teachers.

A special shout-out goes to Miss Best's 4th Grade class, which earned the highest attendance percentage in the entire school!

Students in the following classrooms that reached 95% or higher attendance in January will get to spin the prize wheel as another fun celebration of their great attendance: Chappelle (2nd Grade) 95.5%, McAllister 95.5% (2nd Grade), Culp 96.1% (2nd Grade), Turner (4th Grade) 96.8%, and Miss Best (4th Grade) 97.8%. Let’s keep showing up, Bulldogs! 🐾

Thank you to our families for your ongoing support in making attendance a priority. Together, we are building strong habits that set our students up for success—every single day

 Keep up the great work!

Check out the pictures below of some classes being acknowledged for their commitment to attendance. Let’s keep it up, Bulldogs—every day counts! 💙🐾

#AttendanceMatters #BulldogPride #WeGrowPanthers

Should your student be absent for any reason, please call the Attendance Line at (317) 259-8850 before 9:00 am for each day that the student is absent. A written medical verification from a physician/clinic must be provided upon the student’s return to school after 5 consecutive days of absence due to illness.

In January, students participated in monthly classroom lessons with Hannah Loeffler, School Counselor. Below, you’ll find details about these lessons and ways you can reinforce the skills at home.

January's lessons focused on developing a growth mindset! Throughout the month, students:

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students build strong mindsets that empower them and foster resilience in their academics and beyond!

Together, we are growing Panthers who are confident, curious, and lifelong learners, ready to explore their futures and reach their full potential.

Here are a few photos from the month of January. For more photos and to stay updated on what's happening, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.