Springs Charter Schools

[URGENT] Legislative Update: SCA 5
June 17, 2026

Dear Springs Staff and Families,

I am writing today to make you aware of a proposed constitutional amendment currently under consideration in the California Legislature. If approved by both the Legislature and California voters, SCA 5 would amend the California Constitution to permanently exclude charter school students from receiving any future funding provided through Proposition 98 growth above the minimum funding guarantee.

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This Memorial Day, Springs Charter Schools honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We are grateful for their courage, service, and dedication.

Please note that all Springs Charter Schools offices and programs will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

How will your family be spending the long weekend?

Our thoughts are with all of the families impacted by the Garden Grove hazardous materials incident. ❤️

If your family has been affected by evacuations, temporary displacement, or emergency circumstances, please know that Springs Charter Schools is here to support you. Community resource information and support contacts are available in the post below.

We are hopeful for a safe resolution and are keeping the entire community in our thoughts during this time.

Congratulations to our 2026 Exceptional Scholars honored at last night’s awards dinner. This 2nd annual event recognizes some of the top students from Riverside County charter schools. Additionally, 12 of these high school seniors were awarded a $1,000 scholarship as 2026 Barbara Hale Exceptional Scholar recipients.
RCOE NEWSROOM: 🔗go.rcoe.us/2026ExceptionalScholars

🍎 This Teacher Appreciation Day, we’re proud to spotlight Norma Quintana, a 6th-grade teacher at Magnolia Student Center and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) student.

Norma’s journey as a student has helped shape the educator she is today. During her program, she faced a deeply challenging time when her youngest child was hospitalized for nearly a month. She made the difficult decision to pause her studies, but was met with compassion, flexibility, and unwavering support from the university.

When she returned, she was welcomed back and guided every step of the way.

That experience now lives at the center of her teaching philosophy.

Through our partnership with Springs Charter Schools, we share a mission to prepare educators who are not only skilled in their craft but also deeply committed to student success and lifelong learning. Together, UMass Global and Springs Charter Schools are creating pathways for educators like Norma to thrive in the classroom while continuing to grow professionally.

Norma creates a classroom environment where students feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow both academically and personally. She understands that every student carries their own story, and that the right support can make all the difference.

Her message to her students:

"No matter how difficult life may feel, do not give up on yourself. It is okay to pause, but always keep moving forward. Even the smallest step is still progress."

Today, we celebrate Norma and educators everywhere who inspire not just through what they teach, but through how they show up.

👇 Future educators, this one’s for you. What kind of teacher do you hope to be?