Springfield Learning Academy

You don't want to miss this! Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum collected our student's artwork and then had the pieces professionally framed and hung to create an exhibit at the museum. All of the pieces of art were either created by an African American artist or they depict the African American experience. We appreciate the AAHM & their commitment to showcasing our students' work in celebrating Black History. You can visit the gallery February 18th - March 31st, Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 p.m.

The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has announced their 2023 scholarship program that offers 40 different post-secondary scholarships!! Last year, more than $205,000 was awarded in scholarships and scholarship renewals, and the Community Foundation scholarship program has awarded a cumulative amount that tops $1.8 million!!! Click here to see the list of scholarships available- https://cfll.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships

SLA was happy to receive a surprise visit from our ex student Gavin Galman who just received an honorable discharge from the US Army. Congratulations Gavin! It was great to see you!

SLA students carve pumpkins for the Spooktacular at Washington Park.

Thank you to Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette, Assistant Chief Joshua Stuenkel, Commander Sara Pickford and Commander Joseph Behl for coming to talk to our students.

Parent Teacher Conferences at SLA Thank you to all of the parents that attended Parent Teacher Conferences.

SLA students had the opportunity to participate in a college fair at LEC. Thank you to Ms. Rockford for organizing the college fair.

Thank you , 7th District Judge Jennifer Ascher for coming to talk to the SLA students about her duties as an associate judge in the 7th judicial circuit which encompasses 6 counties- Sangamon, Morgan, Macoupin, Jersey, Greene, and Scott. I’m state trial court level _ there are three levels in Illinois (1) trial court (where all evidence comes into record from testimony exhibits etc), (2)appellate court (we are 4th district and it’s appellate judges who just review what trial court judges do and determine if we got it wrong or right- appellate courts do not hear from witnesses or get evidence. It’s all review based on written briefs) (3)Illinois Supreme Court- also a reviewing court for constitutional issues and to decide issues that different appellate courts cannot decide on).

District 186 families! Any pre -k , kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, 12th grade and new students to District 186 - please turn in your child's proof of physical and immunization information as soon as possible. If your child’s physical and immunizations have not yet been turned in or scheduled, your child will be excluded from school on September 6, 2022. Because of the demand for appointments and immunization in our community, the Board of Education is allowing school nurses to accept documentation of your child’s scheduled physical and immunizations so that they may remain in school. This documentation of an appointment must be brought to the school on Sept. 6 in order for a student to remain. Appointments must be scheduled between now and October 14, 2022. After October 15 all students who do not have proper documentation of completed immunizations and physicals will be excluded from school. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Please turn in your physical and immunization forms ASAP! It is very important to make sure your student's records are up to date with your school. Students without their information turned in will be excluded from school starting September 6th.

Mrs. O'Brien's Science class STEM-Tour Challenge.

The Keep Kids in School Coalition will be offering FREE physicals and immunizations for District 186 students Saturday, August 27th at Springfield Clinic Wabash- 2200 Wabash Ave. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. No insurance required. Must be an enrolled District 186 student to participate. Standard school vaccines only available while supplies last.No appointment needed. The clinic will only serve District 186 students who are entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade and those who are new to Illinois must provide a current physical exam and immunization record. All 12th grade students must provide proof of having received a dose of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday. The legal parent or guardian must accompany their child. No sports physicals will be offered.

It was a great first day at the Lawrence Education Center! The staff and students were ready to get started. We are looking forward to a great year!

Free Physical & Immunization Clinics at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62703 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 - 8:30 AM - 1:00 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM All students entering a pre-k program, kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade and those new to Springfield Public Schools must provide proof of a physical exam completed by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant by the first day of school. An updated immunization record is also required.

A beautiful bench was dedicated and two trees were planted in Lincoln Park in honor of Chuck Flamini. Lanphier High School teacher, Scott Metzke, collected donations from current and former LHS staff to purchase the bench and trees. Yesterday ,friends and family gathered for the dedication at Lincoln Park. Chuck left his mark on our community as a friend, teacher, union activist, school administrator and school board member. You can visit the Flamini bench in Lincoln park right beside the playground area. "I picked this spot because it faces towards Lanphier High School" said Scott Metzke.

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