4550 High Point Blvd. 

Eight Mile, Alabama 36613

Ph: (251) 221-1436 / Fax: (251) 221-1438

Mr. J. Branch, Principal

Dear Families,

Welcome to Cheetah Connect! This newsletter is designed to keep you informed, connected, and engaged with all the great things happening at our school.

Inside, you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, celebrations of student and staff achievements, and helpful reminders to support our students’ success. Our goal is to strengthen communication between home and school and ensure you always feel informed and connected to our learning community.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we make our school a wonderful place for students to learn, grow, and thrive. It’s a GREAT Day to be a Cheetah!

Warm regards,
Jameson Branch
Principal

During this season of gratitude, we proudly celebrate the incredible teachers of Indian Springs Elementary—our dedicated “Cheetahs” who show up each day with passion, purpose, and heart. Their commitment to excellence is evident in the meaningful learning experiences they create, the strong relationships they build, and the high expectations they hold for every student.

Our teachers go far beyond delivering instruction—they inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, and ensure that every child feels seen, supported, and capable of success. Whether leading engaging lessons, providing targeted support, or simply offering a listening ear, they make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and our school community.

We are deeply grateful for their tireless efforts, professionalism, and unwavering belief in our students. Thank you for all you do to make Indian Springs a place where students grow, thrive, and shine. It truly is a great day to be a Cheetah!

Cheetah Spotlight: Learning Leading Recognition 🐆

We are proud to share that one of our outstanding students was recognized at the Annual Learning Leading Awards Ceremony on April 23rd at Murphy High School.

Laurynn’s recognition is a reflection of her consistent leadership, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom. She continues to represent Indian Springs Elementary with pride and embodies what it means to be a true Cheetah leader.

Congratulations, Laurynn—we are so proud of you! 

As we begin to wrap up the school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the growth we’ve seen in our K–5 math students. This year, students worked hard to build stronger number sense, solve problems in different ways, and explain their thinking. We are so proud of the progress they’ve made and the confidence they’ve gained in math.    

    Across all grade levels, students learned important math habits like showing their thinking, using drawings and models, trying different strategies, and learning from mistakes. These skills don’t just help in math class, they help students become strong, flexible problem solvers in everyday life.

    Over the summer, math can still be part of everyday routines. Simple activities like cooking, shopping, playing games, or even talking about time and money are great ways to keep math skills fresh. Just a few minutes here and there can make a big difference. We are so proud of our students and excited for all they will continue to learn and achieve.

Helpful Resource for Parents and Students: 

Instructional Math Videos with Interactive Guided Practice  https://www.khanacademy.org/math  (FREE)

April Counseling Class: Kindness & Safety Online 💻💙
In April, counseling classes will focus on helping students practice Kindness & Safety Online as they build strong digital citizenship and social-emotional skills. Students will learn how to navigate online spaces responsibly and respectfully by focusing on:

• Kind Communicator – building Social Awareness by using respectful language online, understanding tone, and recognizing how words can impact others in digital spaces.
• Data Defender – developing Responsible Decision-Making skills by learning how to protect personal information, evaluate what is safe to share, and understand digital footprints.

• Cyber Problem-Solver – practicing critical thinking and self-management by identifying online risks, analyzing scenarios, and choosing safe, responsible solutions when challenges arise.

More Helpful Resources for Families:
• Common Sense Media: Digital Citizenship — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Tips, tools, and conversation starters to help families guide safe and responsible technology use.
• NetSmartz (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) — https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home
Engaging videos and activities to help children learn about online safety and digital responsibility.

Save the Date! 📚
Our BOGO Book Fair will be held May 11th–15th, and parents are welcome to join us! We hope you can come shop and support our students’ love of reading.

Celebrations & Congratulations 🎉
We are proud to recognize Carrie Barnes for being nominated in the film category for Music and Performance Arts. We celebrate her hard work and creativity!

Public Library Cards Update 📖
Applications for student public library cards have been collected. Cards will be delivered soon, and students will be able to participate in the summer public library program to keep reading all summer long.

Indian Spring Elementary School

4550 High Point Blvd. 

Eight Mile, Alabama 36613

Ph: (251) 221-1436

Fax: (251) 221-1438