Big Springs Newsletter

October/November 2025 

Dear Big Springs Community,                   

I hope everyone is enjoying the Fall season.

Communication:
Please make sure you are establishing lines of communication with your child’s teacher. When parents and teachers work together, it makes it a wonderful experience for the student. 

Evacuation Drill:  
Our annual evacuation drill will take place on October 16 at 8:30 am. Students and staff will practice a drop, cover and hold procedure, followed by an evacuation procedure on campus. This will allow staff to practice our search and rescue plan along with other components. We suggest that students bring a hat that day/wear sunscreen as they will be out in the field for about 45 minutes. Any questions please let us know.

Attendance:
Regular school attendance is vital to each child’s success. When students miss too much school it affects their growth both academically and socially/emotionally. If your child happens to be sick it is best to keep them home, so they can get well sooner and others around them do not get sick. We understand that some family events cannot be avoided when it comes to missing school days. If, however, families could find a way to minimize school time missed that would greatly enhance your child’s educational experience. Coming late to school also impacts not only your child, but the entire class when someone comes in late. Please make every effort to be at school on time. Leaving a few minutes earlier in the morning will not only ensure students arrive on time, but that extra time could alleviate some stress families sometimes experience in the mornings trying to get out the door for school. If there are issues preventing your child from regular school attendance, please reach out to us so we can discuss ways in which we can help.

Items forgotten:
We have noticed that many students have had items dropped off for them during the school day that were left at home. Please spend some time either the night before or morning of school to ensure students have all their materials and items for the day. This will teach students the extra responsibility of keeping track of their items, plus it will assist you in not having to make unnecessary trips to school during your busy day.

Calendar:
October 20-27: Parent-Teacher Conferences: All students will be dismissed at 12:55 p.m. those days.
November 11: No school on in honor of Veteran’s Day. 
November 24-28: Thanksgiving break

PTA:
The PTA will be sponsoring our Trunk or Treat event the evening of October 24. The PTA needs volunteers to decorate their trunks for the trunk or treat event. Please reach out to the PTA or the school office if interested.  October 28 will be the annual pumpkin patch during school time. November 17-21 is Kindness Week.

Clothing: 
A reminder students should be wearing shoes that are both closed toe and heel, for safety reasons. Each day make sure your student is wearing clothing which makes PE and recess times safe for them.

Halloween:
Students will be able to wear costumes to school on Oct. 24. Guidelines will be sent home regarding the costume rules for that day. We will hold a parade for students and staff only that day in the morning. Students will be asked to change out of their costumes after our school parade.

Homework:
Take time to discuss with your son/daughter issues such as when and where homework will be done, your own expectations for their education and even setting goals for the school year.   Students do best when rules are in place and expectations are followed, that of course always starts at home.  If you were to ever have any questions about how to make sure your child is working up to their potential do not hesitate to contact their teacher or myself. 

Curriculum at home: 
We truly appreciate the time parents are spending supporting their children with homework and projects. Make sure you are having discussions with your children as well, regarding how reading, writing and math are not only important during school, but that these skills are necessary in everyday life. While spending time together outside of school, point out, have discussions and show each other how we use these skills when engaging in daily life activities. This practice will hopefully make what they learn in school that much more meaningful.

Parking Lot:
Please exercise patience and respect when driving in the school parking lot and the surrounding neighborhood. Stay in the drop off line, do not cut in front of other cars and have your child ready to exit or enter the car on the right side as this is the safest method. Parents should not be leaving their vehicles when in the school drop off or pick up lines. Many parents seem to be on their cell phones as well when driving through the parking lot, obviously this is not the best practice. Courteous behavior will make drop off and pick up a successful task.

Thank you,
Mr. Sean D. Platt
Principal

“A community striving for excellence of mind, body, and character.”