WEEKLY UPDATE – MIDDLE SCHOOL 3.9.2026 – 3.13.2026

Dear Greenspire Community,

As we get closer to spring break and the end of the quarter, we wanted to share a reminder about the supports available to help students stay on track.
We are committed to supporting your child’s learning and helping them build confidence as they grow and find success in school. We understand that students may sometimes fall behind in classwork due to absences, tardies, or everyday challenges, and we want families to know that support is available.

Students can receive help during Open Work Time, a 45-minute weekly opportunity to get support on assignments or projects. Students with a failing grade attend Success Lab each week for 30 minutes to receive targeted help with missing or incomplete work. Additionally, students may eat lunch in the Math Lab on Wednesdays and Thursdays for extra support from our math teacher.

If your child comes home with math homework that they were not able to complete during the school day and needs additional support at home, families can use the following math support website to help guide them: Math Website.

We also encourage students to practice self-advocacy by asking questions and seeking help when needed. When students take advantage of available support and speak up about their needs, it helps them stay engaged and succeed in their learning.

As we approach the end of the quarter, these supports are a great opportunity for students to complete missing work, strengthen their understanding, and finish the term feeling confident in their progress. Thank you for partnering with us to help students take advantage of these opportunities.

Important Upcoming Dates:

Handy Help Search: 

Hello!

I am in need of some assistance with a turntable (lazy susan) we ordered for our 3D printer. I’m looking for someone who has the tools and would be able to fashion a round, wooden platform to attach to the turntable. Please reach out if you might be able to help. kris.galoci@greenspireschool.org The dimensions are 17″ inner diameter, 18 1/4″ diameter between the two rings, and a 19 3/4″ outer diameter. See images below.

Project Updates and Staff Email Addresses:

Please feel free to reach out to staff if you have any questions!

Click on Math Website Link for all math updates 🙂

We are starting to wrap up our realistic fiction novel reading time in class.  The goal is to start looking at themes from our books and from other media to compare and contrast. Starting next week, students will be able to check books out to read outside of school to make sure they have time to finish them!

The sap runneth over! And the first gallon of syrup is boiled. Spring fever over here, a lovely icy forest floor perfect for slipping and sliding. We learnt how to fall properly by tucking our chins, bending our knees, and picking a cheek! Not your face!! 🙂

We have heard chickadees and titmice in the forest, enjoyed some cold and sunny sit spots, and generally soaked up the first week of March. We look forward to pushing buds, more melting snow and more Greenspire Olympic events!

This week we made sure all athletes have participated in desired events like seal hop, Kneel Jump, Eskimo Stick Pull, Reverse Limbo, Wobble, and wrist carry!

It has been such fun. Students receive points for each win for their advisory with podium winners receiving awards during closing ceremonies later this quarter.

Find assignment due dates, project updates, and vocabulary practice on our Social Studies Class Website. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Registrar/Office Manager: Emma.moulton@greenspireschool.org 

Assistant Principal: Becky.morse@greenspireschool.org 

Principal: Emily.feaster@greenspireschool.org 

Superintendent: Michael.schramm@greenspireschool.org

Snacks Needed:

Our front desk is currently in need of high-protein snacks for students. Items such as granola bars, protein bars, trail mix, peanut butter crackers, or other individually wrapped options are especially helpful.

If you’re able to donate, we would greatly appreciate your support. These snacks make a big difference for students who need a quick boost during the day.

Thank you for your continued generosity and care for our school community!

PSAT for 8th Graders: 

All 8th-grade students in the state of Michigan are required to take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test). This assessment is part of the state’s mandated testing program and provides helpful information about students’ academic progress and readiness.

While this is an important and required assessment, it is just one measure of student growth. We encourage families to help students prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s rest, eat healthy meals, and arrive at school on time and ready to do their best. A calm, positive start to the day can make a big difference.

Additional information may be sent home soon with your child that will need to be reviewed and signed. Please keep an eye out for those materials.

As always, thank you for your partnership and support!

Enrollment for 2026/2027:

Applications for the upcoming school year are now open at Greenspire School. All new and returning students are required to submit an application.

**Applications can be completed here on the Greenspire School website starting today! **

Please note that applications must be submitted by Friday, March 13 by 4:00 PM. Returning students who do not complete an application during this enrollment window may forfeit their spot for the next school year. Even if your child currently attends Greenspire, an application is still required.

If you know someone interested in learning more about Greenspire School or how to apply, please encourage them to contact us at office@greenspireschool.org or call 231.421.5905.

Greenspire High School:

Curious about what’s happening at Greenspire High School? Please use the link below to read the Sturgeon Splash 🙂 

Willy Wonka Jr. Update: 

If this can be the highlight (top) of the email this week, that would be stellar.  I can write something for it if you want.  Everyone has worked so hard up to this point!

Greenspire Talent Show: 

Get ready for the first-ever Greenspire School District Talent Showcase taking place at Old Town Playhouse in April! If you’re a performer, submit your audition video using the QR code. Auditions are open to students, parents, & Greenspire staff!

Time is running out to order your 2025-2026 Greenspire Middle School Yearbook! For the third year in a row, students are creating the yearbook and, although the details are top secret, we can tell you it will be amazing! Order online if you haven’t already or if you want to order an extra copy. Yearbooks are selling for $30 until April 30th, 2026. Help secure a lasting memory for your student and purchase a yearbook today! 

To order, click on this link or go to www.buytheyearbook.com. Then click on the button to “Purchase Yearbooks.” Enter our school’s information or just use our school code (#308906). Please email Alli with any questions (alli.boyer@greenspireschool.org).

Parents of 8th-grade students ONLY!!!

We are offering the opportunity for you to create a special, personalized ad in the yearbook for your 8th grader again this year!  You have the opportunity to celebrate your promoting 8th grader by purchasing space to personalize in the yearbook. Each space is fully customizable! You can add pictures, quotes, or a special note of pride for your child’s accomplishment. A half-page ad is selling for $20, and a quarter-page ad is selling for $15.  Recognition ads can be purchased, designed, and submitted online before Friday, April 17, 2026. 

To order, click on this link or go to www.buytheyearbook.com and click on “Buy Ads.” Please email Alli with questions about how to purchase an ad, create an account, and start designing.