THANK YOU BUCKLEY'S GARDEN CENTER

5 days ago Buckley's Garden Center gave us a discount on plants for out herb & perennial gardens. Then he made a generous donation of "Chef Jeff Kids," vegetable and fruit plants for our garden planting days! We thank you for your support! http://buckleysprairielandscaping.net/garden-center

STUDENTS FROM MRS. KENNELL'S CLASS PUBLISH POEMS

May 17, 2013 I just have to share some success from my class! I had 3 students who will have poems published in the magazine Maze. It is published here in Springfield. They are Gerrion, Journie S, and Cheyenne R. I also have 5 students who will have poems published by Creative Publications a website that was www.poeticpower.com. These students are: Journie S, Cheyenne R, Madison D, Marselena J, and Dailynn H. READ MORE

WUIS INTERVIEWS OUR LIBRARIAN

May 17, 2013 http://wuisnews.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/limit-kids-screen-time-encourage-family-reading-time/ This week parents are reminded that it’s important to play an active role as their children are learning to read. During Children’s Book Week, Peter Gray spoke with Mandy Saia about her work as a librarian at Ball Charter School �“ and what she does to move kids’ eyes away from video screens and toward words on the page:

Volunteers Needed for Track Meets

Apr 23, 2013 Springfield Ball Charter School is seeking parent volunteers for our upcoming track meets on April 30 and May 6. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Mr. Lynn @ jlynn@SPS186.org.

Track Meet Cancelled

Apr 16, 2013 The track meet scheduled for today, Tuesday, April 16 has been cancelled due to the weather.

STAND UP FOR RESPECT!

Apr 16, 2013 Today our students came together in lieu of what occurred in our community this weekend and in Boston to promise to stand up against hate and violence! Stand up if you have been teased Stand up if you've seen someone get teased Stand up if you felt alone Stand up if you know someone who feels alone Stand up if someone has called you a name Stand up if you've seen someone call someone else a name Stand up and say "I promise" ... READ MORE

No School Monday 3/25 for SBCS

Mar 24, 2013 There will be no school for Springfield Ball Charter School on Monday, March 25, 2013 due to weather conditions. All scheduled activities and meetings, including the monthly Board of Directors meeting, will be rescheduled for a later date.

SBCS Re-Chartering Update: Another 5 Years!

Mar 20, 2013 At the March 18th District Board Meeting, the District Board voted to approve our Charter for another five (5) years. As a part of this approval, a “re-opener” provision was put into our charter. A five (5) year agreement with the re-opener provision serves the interest of the Charter School and the District. READ MORE