Spencer Elementary School

🎒📚 The first day of school will be here before you know it! Van Buren County Schools are gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 school year, and it’s time to get prepared! 🖍️ ✏️ School supply lists are now available for: 🔹 Early Bird Preschool & Spencer Elementary – https://5il.co/3jowd 🔹 Van Buren County Middle School (6th–8th Grade) – https://5il.co/3i3kw 🔹 Van Buren County High School (9th–12th Grade) – Supply lists will be provided by teachers the first week of school. Let’s start the year strong and ready to learn! 🦅🍎 #VBCS #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #EaglePride

3rd Grade Parent Appeal If a 3rd grade student scores "approaching expectations" on the ELA portion of the TCAP or ELA TCAP retake, the child's parent may submit an appeal within the designated appeal timeline upon receiving the retention decision from their child's school.  The Appeal Submission form located here, https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/2025thirdgraderetentionappeal, will be open from May 27 to June 27. Appeals must be submitted through the Appeal Submission Form and must include all required information and accurately completed documentation, if applicable. Please see the Third Grade Appeal Resources section of this page, https://www.tn.gov/education/learning-acceleration.html, for forms, guidance, and other translations of appeal documents. Please contact SES to get information about the available pathways to fourth-grade promotion, which may include summer camp and tutoring.

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Spencer Elementary Kindergarten Class of 2037! 🎉🌟 Today we celebrate our youngest graduates as they take their first big step in their educational journey. Your smiles, laughter, and curiosity have filled the halls with joy this year, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything you've learned and accomplished. Here's to the bright future ahead—keep dreaming big, keep being kind, and never stop learning! 💛📚🦅 #ClassOf2037 #SpencerElementary #KindergartenGraduation

🎉 LEAPS Afterschool Families! 🎉 Today, May 9th, 2025, is our LAST DAY of LEAPS Afterschool for Van Buren County Schools! 🚌📚✨ We’ve had an amazing year full of learning, laughter, and fun — thank you for sharing your awesome kids with us! 💙 Just a reminder: All students will need to be picked up right after school or ride the bus home starting Monday — no afterschool program for the remainder of the school year. Thank you for a great year!😎☀️ #LEAPS #LastDay #VanBurenCountySchool

🌟📚 Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! 📚🌟 Van Buren County Schools will be celebrating our amazing educators May 5–9! Real heroes don’t wear capes—they teach, inspire, and care every single day. 💖 Let’s come together as a school community to show our teachers just how much they mean to us! 💌 Words of Gratitude – Send a note, draw a picture, or share a message of thanks. 🌸 Acts of Kindness – Bring a flower, help clean up, or simply share a smile. 🎁 Thoughtful Gifts – Whether handmade or store-bought, a small gift goes a long way! Let’s fill our schools with appreciation, joy, and celebration all week long! 🥳👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #VanBurenCountySchools #RealHeroesTeach

📚🔍 WANTED: LIBRARY BOOKS! 🔍📚 Have you seen these book ? They’ve been spotted hiding under beds, tucked away in backpacks, and lounging on bookshelves at home! 😂 It’s time to bring all SES and VBHS library books back where they belong—the library! 🏫✨ 🗓 Deadline: May 9, 2025 Let’s round ‘em up and return those books before they become most wanted! Help us spread the word—share this post and check your shelves! 🕵️‍♂️📦📖 #LibraryBookRoundUp #ReturnYourBooks #VanBurenCountySchools #DeadlineMay9

📢 Early Bird Preschool Registration! 📢 🌟 Give your little one a great start! Our preschool registration is open on May 12th & 13th! 📌 Required Documents: ✔ Proof of Birth ✔ Immunization Records ✔ Proof of Residence ✔ Proof of Income 📞 Call us at 931-946-7378 to schedule an appointment! ✨ Age Requirements: 🎂 Must be 4 years old by August 15, 2025 🎂 Must be 3 years old by August 15, 2025, to enroll in September Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your child’s spot today! 🎒📚 #PreschoolRegistration #EarlyEducation #FutureScholars #EnrollNow

📢 Kindergarten Registration at Spencer Elementary! 🎒✏️ 📅 Dates: May 19 & 20 📞 Call 946-2171 to schedule an appointment 📌 Required Documents: ✅ Proof of Birth ✅ Immunization Record ✅ Proof of Residence ✅ Custodial Papers (if applicable) 🚸 Children must be 5 years old on or before August 15, 2025. Please bring your child with you when registering! We can’t wait to welcome our new kindergarteners! 💛📚 #SpencerElementary #KindergartenRegistration

💙✨ The front lawn of Spencer Elementary is blooming with blue pinwheels this April — each one a symbol of hope, resilience, and a brighter future for every child. We're proud to support Child Abuse Prevention Month and stand together to raise awareness and promote safe, nurturing environments for all kids. 💙🌀 #PinwheelsForPrevention #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #BluePinwheelGarden #SpencerElementary #HopeInEverySpin #ProtectEveryChild #CAPMonth2025

Parents/Guardians: Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool The BOGO Book Fair will run from April 4th to April 11th. #ScholasticBookFairs

📢 Early Bird Preschool Registration! 📢 🌟 Give your little one a great start! Our preschool registration is open on May 12th & 13th! 📌 Required Documents: ✔ Proof of Birth ✔ Immunization Records ✔ Proof of Residence ✔ Proof of Income 📞 Call us at 931-946-7378 to schedule an appointment! ✨ Age Requirements: 🎂 Must be 4 years old by August 15, 2025 🎂 Must be 3 years old by August 15, 2025, to enroll in September Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your child’s spot today! 🎒📚 #PreschoolRegistration #EarlyEducation #FutureScholars #EnrollNow

📢 Kindergarten Registration at Spencer Elementary! 🎒✏️ 📅 Dates: May 19 & 20 📞 Call 946-2171 to schedule an appointment 📌 Required Documents: ✅ Proof of Birth ✅ Immunization Record ✅ Proof of Residence ✅ Custodial Papers (if applicable) 🚸 Children must be 5 years old on or before August 15, 2025. Please bring your child with you when registering! We can’t wait to welcome our new kindergarteners! 💛📚 #SpencerElementary #KindergartenRegistration

✨🥣 Fuel Your Day with a Healthy School Breakfast & WIN! 🏆🎉 🍎 Eating breakfast daily helps you focus, feel great, & do your best in class! 📚💡 🎟️ April 1 Special Event: Eat breakfast & get entered into a prize drawing! 🎁🎊 🥞 School Breakfast = Daily Success! We ask parents/guardians to encourage their child to eat breakfast at school on April 1st. Make it part of your morning routine! ⏰🥛 #HealthyStart 🍏 #FuelForSuccess 🚀 #SchoolBreakfastWins 🏆

📚✨ Exciting News, Spencer Elementary Families! ✨📚 The Spencer Elementary School Library is hosting a Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair! 🎉 📅 Dates: Friday, April 4 – Friday, April 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Daily) This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on books for your little readers—grab a favorite and get another for free! Don’t miss out on this chance to encourage a love of reading. See you at the book fair! 📖💙 #SpencerElementary #BOGOBookFair #ScholasticBookFair

✨🥣 Start your day with a Healthy School Breakfast & WIN! 🏆🎉 🍎 Eating breakfast every day helps you focus, feel better, & do your best in class! 📚💡 🎟️ Plus! On April 1, all students who eat breakfast will be entered into a prize drawing! 🎁🎊 This special event is a fun way to remind everyone how eating breakfast helps you win every single day! 🏅💪 🥞 School Breakfast is served every day —Make it a part of your morning routine! ⏰🥛 #HealthyStart 🍏 #FuelForSuccess 🚀 #SchoolBreakfastWins 🏆

📢 Report Cards Are Coming! 📢 Attention, parents and guardians! Quarter 3 report cards will be sent home with all students on Friday, March 14, 2025. 📚🎓 Take some time to review your child's progress, celebrate their achievements, and set goals for the final quarter of the school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education! 🦅💛 #ReportCardDay #StudentSuccess #ParentInvolvement #VBSchools

🌿🥗 March Lunch Menu & National Nutrition Month! 🥕🍎 March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to focus on making healthier choices! 🥦✨ This month, our lunch menu is packed with delicious, balanced meals that fuel our bodies and minds. From fresh fruits and veggies to wholesome grains and lean proteins, we’re serving up nutrition in every bite! Check out the full menu, and let’s celebrate making smart, tasty choices all month long! 🍽️💚 #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyEating #MarchMenu #VBSchools

📚🎉Reminder to Get Ready for Read Across America Week at Spencer Elementary School! 🎉📚 Join us for a fun-filled week of celebrating the joy of reading from March 3rd - March 7th! Each day has a special theme, so dress up and participate in the excitement! 📅 Monday – Hats Off to a Week of Reading 🎩👒 Wear your favorite hat! 📅 Tuesday – Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 👕🏈 Wear your favorite school or team shirt! 📅 Wednesday – Cozy Up with a Good Book 📖💤 Pajama Day! 📅 Thursday – Reading Rocks 🧦🎸 Wear crazy mismatched shoes or socks! 📅 Friday – All Things Dr. Seuss 🎭🎩 Wear your Read Across America T-shirt or your best Seuss attire! Let's make this week a fantastic celebration of reading! 📖❤️ #SpencerElementary #ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #ReadingFun

Calling all mad scientists! Parents and students, please make plans to attend our annual STREAM night on Tuesday, March 4th from 4-6 pm at SES gym . Students must be accompanied by an adult and there will be no LEAPS after school on that date.

📚🎉 Get Ready for Read Across America Week at Spencer Elementary School! 🎉📚 Join us for a fun-filled week of celebrating the joy of reading from March 3rd - March 7th! Each day has a special theme, so dress up and participate in the excitement! 📅 Monday – Hats Off to a Week of Reading 🎩👒 Wear your favorite hat! 📅 Tuesday – Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 👕🏈 Wear your favorite school or team shirt! 📅 Wednesday – Cozy Up with a Good Book 📖💤 Pajama Day! 📅 Thursday – Reading Rocks 🧦🎸 Wear crazy mismatched shoes or socks! 📅 Friday – All Things Dr. Seuss 🎭🎩 Wear your Read Across America T-shirt or your best Seuss attire! Let's make this week a fantastic celebration of reading! 📖❤️ #SpencerElementary #ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeussWeek #ReadingFun