My daughters like the art and music programs offered at Springbrook. They also say that the teachers are 'nice'.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
This school has an amazing Montessori program for Kindergarten. Mrs. Szurmant is by far the best teacher I've met so far!
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/09
There are great parents at Springbrook but it is unfortunately the small group of PTA parents who overshadow them! There are some PTA members who are not willing to welcome new parents into the fold. I am sure the new parents would love to come to the Title 1 meetings etc but it is up to the PTA to
... Read more welcome them and I can be sure as it is the current PTA will not see the value of their participation. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/31/09
I agree, there is no GATE program to speak of. When my son transfer to Springbrook neither the teachers nor the principle knew who was GATE identified! The district requires them to have a GATE program. I don't know how they get away w/o it!
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
My 2 boys have greatly enjoyed going to Springbrook. Their teachers have been excellent and highly involved with parents. All of the teachers I have come in contact have been well-informed and easy to work with. The principal is also very approachable. The school is small, which makes it easy for
... Read more all staff, students, and parents to really know their community. Parent involvement has evolved over the years, but there is a strong core of very involved parents who diligently help in classrooms and keep the PTA going. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/09
It seems all the fuss about how great this school is mostly because of the parental involvement. Most of the parents are dedicated and involved in their children's school life. There are at least 2 parent volunteers every day of the week! I have to agree with one parent on how much money the class asks
... Read more for. First, there's an extensive school supply list that needs to be 'donated' in the beginning of the school year. It seems all the schools in Irvine Unified School District have lists, so it's not just Springbrook. Throughout the year, they ask for $10-20 donations on field trips, class parties, class yearbook, and the list goes on. I sometimes wonder if this is really a public school. I would've given average, but I believe parental involvement is a very important factor in a school's rating. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
Beware of the 3rd grade 'cash cow' teachers. They say that they only ask for money once a year, but it's a total lie. Second grade, fourth, and fifth grade teachers are all good. I don't have anything good to say about *any* of the first grade teachers. The PTA is, well, a joke. It's like high
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/08
My daughter was identified as Gifted & Talented in a prevously school district with an excellent program. While Springbrook has a wonderful principal, teachers, and PTA, there is no GATE program to speak of. My daughter is getting discouraged with the discipline issues that from her perspective seem
... Read more to go unaddressed, which prevents more excelerated teaching. Our frustration with getting a more academically challenging situation for our daughter was a significant factor in accepting out of state employment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/07
Through PTA fund raising effort, Springbrook is one of the very few elementary schools in IUSD that offers music program for K thru 3rd grade students. The school has a very good tone in working together between the principal, staff, and PTA. Springbrook houses the Montessori Program from IUSD for K
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Posted by a administrator on 06/14/07
I am hoping that my input will be heard by someone in a situation similar to mine. After doing extremely well academically, [my child] was labeled negatively in all areas by her teacher and the consequences were unsettling...a lack of confidence in academic abilities, internal questioning of her abilities
... Read more etc. I moved her to Ladera Elementary in Tustin Ranch. I'm amazed. She still struggles socially, but they actually noticed that this social deficit was directly related to her GATE potential. Tests and recommendations later, she is in GATE. Her confidence has improved, she is proud of herself again. I am thankful we left Springbrook, so very thankful. Proof positive that cookie cutter approaches to achievement don't work. And, intelligent people are often found outside the norm. Read less
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Irvine schools — Springbrook Elementary School is located at 655 Springbrook N, Irvine CA 92614. 655 Springbrook N is in the University Park neighborhood and 92614 ZIP code in Irvine, CA The school district for Springbrook Elementary School is the Irvine Unified School District. Springbrook Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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