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Spring-Ford Intermediate / Middle School
Principals’ Page
SPRING EDITION
Mrs. Heather Nuneviller, Principal
Mr. Mike DeCaro, 5th Grade Principal
Mrs. Jen Rinehimer, 6th Grade Principal
Dr. Kathie Kotch, 7th Grade Principal
Welcome Mr. DeCaro
Upcoming Events
A letter from Mr. DeCaro to Spring-Ford 5th/6th/7th grade students and families….
5/1
Spring-Ford Art Fest
5/2
Spring-Ford Art Fest
5/6
5th Grade Reading Olympics
5/11
5th Grade Spring Concert
I wanted to take a few moments to introduce myself and to tell you
how excited I am to be joining you on May 4th as a 5th grade House
Principal. Since my time will be short at 5th Grade, I will continue
in 5th grade next year. Mr. Moyer, the current 8th Grade House
Principal, will be the 6th Grade House Principal for the 2015-2016
school year. I was able to visit for two days in March and it only
made me more enthusiastic about working with the students, parents, and staff here at the 5/6 Center. I was able to see students
passionately debate one another on the merits of the Colonists and
the British, create projects on Benjamin Franklin, and even be a
part of a fire drill on what seemed like the only warm day in
March! That time really made it difficult to get through the last
month waiting to begin my time here at Spring-Ford!
For the last nine years, I have been an eighth grade Language Arts
teacher at Colonial Middle School in Plymouth Meeting. While
there, I was also a team leader and a District Master Teacher. In
those roles, in addition to teaching, I was able to mentor teachers
and help other teachers become more effective instructors in the
classroom. While I enjoyed teaching and all of the rewarding experiences as part of the process of helping students in my classroom
learn, I am even more eager to help all of the students under my
care become successful learners in all of their classes as well as
helping them become positive, well round individuals.
On a personal note, I am married to my best friend, Lindsey, with
two beautiful daughters (Julia, almost 8, and Hannah, 5). I enjoy
spending time with them (coaching them in sports or just being
outside together) as well as following all of the local sports
teams...especially the Phillies, Eagles and 76ers!
I am sure that these last two months will seem like a whirlwind for
all of us getting to know each
other and working through
the 4th marking period. However, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to me either
via phone or e-mail. I look
forward to helping make each
student’s and parent’s time
while at the 5/6/7 Center a
positive and successful experience.
6th Grade Reading Olympics
5/12
MS Spring Concert
5/13
6th Grade Spring Concert
5/18
7th Grade Dodgeball Tournament
5/19
Staff In-Service / No School
5/21
MS Talent Show
5/6 H & S Meeting
5/25
School Closed
5/27
Romans Ecology Trip
5/6 Art Show
5/28
Celts Ecology Trip
7th Grade Scholars Dinner
6/1
5th Grade Extravaganza
6th Grade Hershey Park Trip
6/2
Egyptians End of Year Awards
Greeks Ecology Trip
6/3
Celts End of Year Awards
Egyptians Ecology Trip
6/4
Incas End of Year Awards
Settlers End of Year Awards
Explorers End of Year Awards
Incas Ecology Trip
7th Grade Student’s of the Month
Spring-Ford Art Fest 2015
The following students were nominated by their teachers for showing citizenship and leadership during the
month of March. Good job and congratulations!
The Spring-Ford Art Fest will be
held on Friday, 5/1 6:00pm-8:30pm
and Saturday, 5/2, 10:00am-2:00pm
at the High School. All are welcome
to walk thru the High School and
enjoy the wonderful artwork submitted by students in grades 7-12.
Olivia Wilson
Sam Leonard
Nicole Hernandez
Brennan Doan
Isabella Branco
Bret Guldin
Julianna Moore
Sam Thomas
Josh McKernan
Devika Nair
Upcoming Events Cont’d.
6/5
5th/6th Grade Annual Art Exhibit
Mark your calendars for Wednesday,
5/27 for the Annual 5th/6th grade Art
Exhibit from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Walk
through the building to see select student art work, and enjoy student instrumental performances. Come support the
visual arts!
7th Grade Dodgeball Tournament
5/6 Field Day
The 7th grade Spring
Dodgeball Tournament
fundraiser will be held on
Monday, May 18th at
7:00pm!!!! Come cheer for
your favorite team. Prizes
will be awarded to the team
that comes in first place and
for best uniforms!
7th Grade Mermaid Lake Trip
6/8
5/6 Field Day Rain Date
7th Grade Mermaid Lake Trip Rain Date
6/9
Greeks End of Year Awards
Trailblazers End of Year Awards
Colonists End of Year Awards
6/10
Romans End of Year Awards
Warm Weather Dress
Pioneers End of Year Awards
Patriots End of Year Awards
6/11
Tentative Last Day for Students
As warmer weather approaches, please keep the
following in mind for your child’s appropriate school clothing:

Bare midriffs and bare backs are not permitted.

Tank tops, muscle shirts, and spaghetti straps less than
1/2” wide are not acceptable.

Dresses, skirts, and/or shorts must be in good taste and
appropriate length. Appropriate length is defined as clothing that is not provocative or draws excessive attention.

Undergarments should not be exposed in any way.
Thank you!