Curriculum Snoqualmie Springs School, commonly referred to as "SnoSprings" School, is a private, non-affiliated primary grade school for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years of age. The school, founded by Laura and Joe Drovetto in 1998, provides a firm foundation in basic academic skills and promotes the development of habits that are necessary for life long learning. Teaching the grade level expectations for the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements or EALRs, appreciation of the arts, physical fitness and good citizenship are the major aspects of our school life. In addition, the school respects the diverse population that we serve and encourages families to share their cultural heritage and traditions as enrichment to our curriculum.
Like a snowflake, all children are unique!
Curriculum Resources The school curriculum meets and exceeds state essential learnings and national standards to assure a solid foundation education. The primary grade level curriculum encourages and develops self-confidence and creativity. The Pre-K through First grade curriculum includes a comprehensive Language Arts program based on SRA "Open Court Reading" (the Spalding Method "Writing Road to Reading" is added as enrichment during the Kinidergarten year), and Renaissance Learning "Accelerated Reader". SRA McGraw-Hill "Everyday Math", McGraw-Hill "Share the Music", Scott Foresman "Discover the Wonders of Science", GEMS "Great Explorations in Math & Science", AIMS "Adventures in Math and Science, Social Studies, Spanish Language, Arts & Crafts, Computer Technology, Health and Fitness.
Technology SnoSprings School is committed to blending technology into the curriculum to provide students with the skills and experiences necessary to prepare them for the future, K-2 students learn the basic components of a computer, identify various computer programs, start and exit programs properly, navigate various award winning learning programs and produce graphics and documents. They also use the computer to access their own secure web-based, Accelerated Reader account reading assessment programs and Everyday Math online math activities and games.
Computer Technology Lab
Performing Arts Students learn songs and dance routines that culminate into a number of special events each year. Parents, siblings, friends and relatives all look forward to attending these programs and celebrating in the festivities. They include:
Halloween Parade
Winter Songfest and Holiday Celebration
100 Day Parade
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Spring Musical
50s Dress n Dance
Western Hoe Down
The Patriotic Graduation Celebration
End of School Year Field Day & Picnic
Western Hoe Down
Native American Folk Art, Snoqualmie Tribe
Field trips and distinguished guest speakers are important elements of the SnoSprings curriculum.
An average of one field trip, every six weeks, is taken to locations such as: Pacific Science Center, University of Washington, School of Forestry, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Aquarium, Kirkland Performance Center, Seattle Children's Theater, Great Harvest Bread Co., Remlinger Farms, Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, Museum of Flight, and other locations of special importance and interest to the families of SnoSprings School.
Daily Values The entire staff of SnoSprings School are commited to the promotion of love and respect, model social behavior, leadership, listening, critical thinking, self-appreciation, self-motivation, self-direction, self-esteem, self-expression, good citizenship and etiquette.
