Double Springs Elementary School
"Children Today, Leaders Tomorrow"

 

Announcements

Congratulations to Hunter McSpadden! Hunter received first place in the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Youth Poetry Contest in April 2009.

 

If parents need to visit with a teacher, the planning period might be the best time to have an uninterrupted conversation.
Kindergarten 9:30-10:10
First grade 11:35-12:15
Second Grade 8:35-9:15
Third Grade 10:15-10:55
Fourth Grade Miller 12:20-1:00
                   S. Nix 1:05-1:45
                   Carroll 1:50-2:30

 

Congratulations to Mr. Hood's Class who received all of the awards from the 2008 Double Springs Study Club Writers' Contest for the K-3 division.

Poetry Winners: Sheldone-2nd; Hunter-1st; Haley-3rd; Chandler-4th; and Sam-5th; also shown is Joyce Martin from the Study Club and Mr. Hood
Short Story Winners: Mariah-1st; Maranda-2nd; Alyssa-3rd; Michael-4th; and Blakley-5th



 
Congratulations to Rhonda West, librarian of Double Springs Elementary School. Mrs. West was awarded the Herman Moore Lamp 2008 Award of Exceptional Service.
This award is given at the Alabama Library Expo in September for outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to Alabama libraries over an extended period of time.
  

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Bluzkat's Harmonic Jam Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Pawz for Music.
On Saturday, May 10th, 2008 many students from Double Springs Elementary attended the two and 1/2 hour workshop with specific training in the art of harmonic playing. We are very proud of our students and parents who support the arts and the expansion of music education. Pawz for music introduces children to the world of jazz, blues, soul and southern rock music that shaped the foundation of music today.
Pawz for Music is a non-profit organization that was established to inspire children into the world of music and expand the scope of music education.
In attendance: Sam Shaddix, Andrew Shaddix, Bryant Lynn, Stormie Bell, Kyla Champion, Madison Jernigan, Gavin Colburn, Chandler Sawyer, Britney Windom, all from DSES. Caleb Shaddix from DSMS.
  

  

 Mrs. Stephanie Nix, Fourth Grade Teacher at Double Springs Elementary, was awarded the Golden Apple Award by ABC 33/40 and FoodWorld. ABC 33/40 will show the award on television Friday, April 25 during the Midday News and again on Monday's Good Morning Alabama during the 6:30 to 7:00 AM half hour.
Mrs. Nix is now eligible to be chosen as the Golden Apple Award Teacher of the Year. Congratulations!

The following fourth grade students at Double Springs Elementary School have been selected to pursue school credit while building leadership skills during a People to People World Leadership Forum.
Along with their principal, Mr. Bobby G. Daniels, the students are pictured L to R:Meredith D, Emily M, Anna S, Emmalee M, Brantley G, Markeia F, Halla J, Payton T.


 
Double Springs Elementary teachers complete their first week of AMSTI training. Read more....