Spurger ISD

Maps and graphs and charts...Oh my!!! Spurger ISD will host our district UIL Academic competition for Elementary and Junior High tomorrow. Please see the attached list for event times and additional information for participants. Just a reminder, we will have Early Release tomorrow at 11:15. Good luck Pirates!!😊

Pictures with Santa on Friday the 13th 9am–10:30am. Please send money with the form sent home or at this link https://5il.co/bs64 Please make checks payable to: Food Service

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is..... Mrs. Saulsbury’s Kindergarten class mailed letters to Santa today. They have been good boys and girls all year, so we’re sure Santa will be excited to see the Spurger postmark. 😊

FCCLA is selling homemade jellies and they still have various types of nuts, trail mixes, and pecan gift boxes. This would make great Christmas gifts! Get yours now while supplies last! For orders contact Mrs. Stephens by email (stephense@spurgerisd.org) or 429-3464 option 2

We will have Early Release on Thursday, December 12, at 11:15. Spurger ISD is hosting Elementary and Junior High UIL Academics for schools in our district. Good luck to all of our participants, as they compete.☺

Brrrr!!! It’s cold inside the Penguin Patch at the Elementary. Students started their Christmas shopping bright and early this morning. Santa’s elves will be here all week to assist students, if they would like to shop. 😊

Take a look at the video walkthrough of our new app. https://youtu.be/InrmFPb80ME

We’re thrilled to announce Spurger Independent School District’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications! Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/377rL1d or iPhone: https://apple.co/378ThvE.

We ❤️ our Pirates and their big hearts. Thank you to all who have contributed to the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Please turn in any remaining money collected to Coach Brinkley by tomorrow, December 9. Thanks!!😊

Attention Parents and Guardians: Early release time change. Due to UIL competition on our campuses, Thursday, December 12th Elementary students will be released at 11:20. JH/HS students will be released at 11:30.

Today, we are thankful for....... 1st grade students have been writing in their journals all year. This week, they wrote about their Thanksgiving. Mrs Sirmons said, “They have been doing a great job with their writing, and this is the first time for them to share in front of the class. They had fun reading them to their classmates.” 😊

FCCLA is selling homemade jellies and they still have various types of nuts, trail mixes, and pecan gift boxes. This would make great Christmas gifts! Get yours now while supplies last! For orders contact Mrs. Stephens by email (stephense@spurgerisd.org) or 429-3464 option 2

What is your favorite variable? I’m not sure. It’s always changing. 😆 5th grade students were busy testing variables in experimental investigations today. 😊

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!🎼 The Elementary will begin our 10 Days of Christmas on Monday, December 9. The theme for each day is listed below. We look forward to the memories we will make, as students and staff enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.😊

Congratulations Kolbi!! She received a “Positive” Office Referral today. She was chosen by Mrs. Jeri who said, “She is a very sweet and helpful young lady. Kolbi has been helping wipe the PreK table everyday. Thank you for your help Kolbi.” Great job!!😊

Kids get ready to shop til you drop! The Penguin Patch is coming to school next week. Elementary students will have an opportunity to purchase gifts, all by themselves, for their loved ones. This is a great way for kiddos to learn the act of giving, and the joy it brings. The PTO will be available to offer assistance to students, so they can truly surprise their loved ones with wrapped gifts. We just cannot guarantee, in all of their excitement, they will wait until Christmas morning to have you open it. 😊

Hurry up, we’re burnin’ daylight! 2nd graders stepped back in time yesterday, as they traveled to Heritage Village in Woodville. They were treated to a walking tour of a collection of pioneer buildings dated between the 1840's and 1920's. 😊

Participate in the 12 days of Christmas at JH/HS. Starting Tomorrow December 5th. Dec 5 – Thursday Let the FUN begin so let’s LIGHT it up!! Wear something that sparkles, shines, or lights up! Dec 6 – Friday DON’T be a Scrooge… Wear your favorite Christmas shirt.

Congratulations Zechariah! He received a “Positive” Office Referral from Coach Brinkley today who said, “Zechariah always comes into PE with a positive attitude. He loves to compete and always gives his all. He displays great sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. He takes it upon himself to help clean-up without seeking a reward. He is a joy to have in my class!” Great job! 😊

Spurger Elementary was a recipient of the 2019 Educational Alliance School Grant. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Bill Dover Co, owner of Spurger Exxon, for the $500 grant. This program, sponsored by ExxonMobil, funds math and science programs to schools in need.😊