Who We Are
High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.
Welcome to Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School! We are a vibrant Spanish Immersion community serving Spring Lake Park Schools students in grades preK-4.
Spanish Immersion for Grades K-4
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion offers the district’s elementary programming for grades K-4.
Learning Spanish
Students learn to understand, speak, read and write in Spanish, increasing fluency levels each year they are in the program.
Immersion Programming Beyond Woodcrest
Immersion opportunities for Spring Lake Park students continue at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School, and Spring Lake Park High School.
Our Teachers
WCSI teachers and support staff are bilingual in Spanish and English. Each year, WCSI also hosts interns who are young educators from Spain or Latin America.
Innovative and Personalized Learning
Each student at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences.
Panther Pride
Amazing things are happening every day at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion– learn more about our Woodcrest stories and voices.
Why I’m #SLPPantherProud
Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening at Woodcrest every day.
![Joel Carlovsky giving a high five to a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532441582/springlakeparkschoolsorg/r1xfydmmqafbvj3z3de1/Joel-Carlovsky.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532441582/springlakeparkschoolsorg/r1xfydmmqafbvj3z3de1/Joel-Carlovsky.jpg","width":500}])
Continuous Improvement and Innovation Coach, Woodcrest
I daily joke that we are reprograming these kindergarteners. We are daily and habitually shifting and extending their mindsets. And we are validating them for being who they are.
![Mayela Ruiz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532445288/springlakeparkschoolsorg/afc38aot9u9otf80grzg/Mayela-Ruiz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532445288/springlakeparkschoolsorg/afc38aot9u9otf80grzg/Mayela-Ruiz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532445288/springlakeparkschoolsorg/afc38aot9u9otf80grzg/Mayela-Ruiz.jpg","width":600}])
Parent, Woodcrest
La niña no solamente esta aprenderá el idioma, sino que estoy segura de que va a crecer con la seguridad de que ya pueda la idioma.
![Angie Dorn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532443024/springlakeparkschoolsorg/aybpsaq20r89rlayjlpd/Angie-Dorn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532443024/springlakeparkschoolsorg/aybpsaq20r89rlayjlpd/Angie-Dorn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532443024/springlakeparkschoolsorg/aybpsaq20r89rlayjlpd/Angie-Dorn.jpg","width":600}])
Parent, Woodcrest
They’re really becoming world class citizens by being exposed to so many different accents and so many different cultures.
![Elizabeth Linares laughing with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532443059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/s7zkyg44bgegjcxaye5t/Elizabeth-Linares.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532443059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/s7zkyg44bgegjcxaye5t/Elizabeth-Linares.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532443059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/s7zkyg44bgegjcxaye5t/Elizabeth-Linares.jpg","width":600}])
Principal, Woodcrest
We have really high expectations, and so our teachers are really good at creating the conditions so that learning in two languages during the same day becomes attainable.
![Emily Byers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532444745/springlakeparkschoolsorg/phuzaegrkpadhwjisiqb/Emily-Byers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532444745/springlakeparkschoolsorg/phuzaegrkpadhwjisiqb/Emily-Byers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532444745/springlakeparkschoolsorg/phuzaegrkpadhwjisiqb/Emily-Byers.jpg","width":600}])
Immersion Specialist, Woodcrest
Every home culture is seen, understood and celebrated.
News
In Other News…
![2019-2020 school calendar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539180846/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eg7h0u3m92vr42k6nlq8/Calednar-2019-2020.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539180846/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eg7h0u3m92vr42k6nlq8/Calednar-2019-2020.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539180846/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eg7h0u3m92vr42k6nlq8/Calednar-2019-2020.png","width":800}])
The calendar for the 2019-2020 school year was approved at the October 9 regular school board meeting.
![Amy S. receives Moody's award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539181545/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sulohdijg1cioygu7zxt/board-10-9_8490_moodys.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539181545/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sulohdijg1cioygu7zxt/board-10-9_8490_moodys.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539181545/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sulohdijg1cioygu7zxt/board-10-9_8490_moodys.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539181545/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sulohdijg1cioygu7zxt/board-10-9_8490_moodys.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539181545/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sulohdijg1cioygu7zxt/board-10-9_8490_moodys.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539181545/springlakeparkschoolsorg/sulohdijg1cioygu7zxt/board-10-9_8490_moodys.jpg","width":2200}])
Spring Lake Park Schools was recently notified that its financial rating assigned by Moody’s Investor Service has been upgraded to an Aa2 rating from the previous Aa3 rating.
![Early Childhood student smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":2200}])
The overall student enrollment of Spring Lake Park Schools continues to increase, as the demographics and enrollment study that guided facilities planning projected.
![Coley Fehringer smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":2200}])
Coley Fehringer, communication specialist on the Spring Lake Park Schools communication team, was selected to receive the “35 Under 35” recognition from the National School Public Relations Association.
![SLP Early Childhood to host Panther Playtime Preschool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539264424/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qz4ojutrpkfj5wfcp6ck/Panther_Playtime.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539264424/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qz4ojutrpkfj5wfcp6ck/Panther_Playtime.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539264424/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qz4ojutrpkfj5wfcp6ck/Panther_Playtime.jpg","width":640}])
Spring Lake Park Early Childhood classes will be hosting a Panther Playtime Preschool starting Tuesday, November 6 at the Spring Lake Park High School.
![Principal Linares smiling with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539183566/springlakeparkschoolsorg/z4hqqvo8kv4rpjx5pfsm/Woodcrest_fun_Run.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539183566/springlakeparkschoolsorg/z4hqqvo8kv4rpjx5pfsm/Woodcrest_fun_Run.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539183566/springlakeparkschoolsorg/z4hqqvo8kv4rpjx5pfsm/Woodcrest_fun_Run.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539183566/springlakeparkschoolsorg/z4hqqvo8kv4rpjx5pfsm/Woodcrest_fun_Run.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539183566/springlakeparkschoolsorg/z4hqqvo8kv4rpjx5pfsm/Woodcrest_fun_Run.jpg","width":1280}])
This week's newsletter includes: Upcoming conferences, including: dates, times and a link to sign-up for specific times, an opportunity to participate in a Mosaic workshop hosted by Sra. Nicholas, a look into the SLPHS fall play- Almost Maine and more!
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